semseter review assignment

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a transient ischemic attack is a warning sign of: a. cerebrovascular accident b. myocardial infarction c. hypoglycemia d. epistaxis

cerebrovascular accident

which of the following terms describes a bed that is completely made with the bedspread and blankets in place? a. closed bed b. open bed c. occupied bed d. unoccupied bed

closed bed

when assisting a resident who has one weak side with dressing: a. clothing should be put on the weak side first b. clothing should be put on the strong side first c. the weak side should be referred to as the "bad side" d. it does not matter which side clothing is put on first

clothing should be put on the weak side first

infection prevention for the portal of exit link in the chain of infection could include a. covering the mouth when sneezing b. keeping surfaces clean and dry c. getting a vaccine for a particular disease d. handwashing

covering the mouth when sneezing

lauras supervisor reprimands her for being late to work. later that day, laura yells at a resident for being incontinent. which defense mechanism is she using? a. displacement b. regression c. denial d. rationalozation

displacement

which of the following is an example of an advance directive? a. last will and testament b. power of attorney c. divorce decree d. durable power of attorney for health care

durable power of attorney for health care

one sign that a person is in shock is: a. flushed or reddish skin b. decreased pulse and respiration rates c. increased blood pressure d. extreme thirst

extreme thirst

a resident who is ambulatory can: a. feed himself b. remember who and where he is c. get out of bed and walk d. speak clearly

get out of bed and walk

an example of a resident alternative is; a. assisting a resident to the bathroom b. giving a resident a repetitive task c. answering a call light promptly d. all of the above

giving a resident a repetitive task

hyperglycemia may be caused by: a. having too much insulin in the body b. having too little insulin in the body c. eating too little food d. too much excersise

having too little insulin in the body

what is the difference between health and wellness? a. health is the absence of disease; wellness is a state of physical, mental, and social well-being b. health is a state of physical, mental, and social well-being; wellness has to do with balancing one's life c. health is merely the absence of disease; wellness looks at the whole person d. health and wellness are the same thing

health is a state of physical, mental, and social well being; wellness has to do with balancing ones life

a person in a coma may still be able to: a. hear b. speak c. see d. walk

hear

a resident who is taking diuretics or blood pressure medication may be on a blank diet a. high- potassium b. modified calorie c. low protein d. fluid resttricted

high potassium

insulin reaction is also called: a. myocardial infarction b. diabetic coma c. hypoglycemia d. epistaxis

hypoglycemia

which of the following statements is true of a high- flowers position? a. in this position a resident is lying on his abdomen b. in this position a resident is sitting nearly straight up c. in this position a resident is lying on either side d. in this position a resident is flat on his back

in this position a resident is sitting nearly straight up

which of the following is an ombudsman's responsibility? a. organizing outings and activities for residents b. investigating and resolving resident complaints c. assisting with resolving staff disputes d. helping with resident care procedures

investigating and resolving residents complaints

which of the following can a nursing assistant do if he suspects poisoning? a. suggest the resident put his finger down his throat to induce vomiting b. feed the resident crackers of bread to soak up the posion c. give the resident medication then call posion control d. look for a container that will help him find out what the resident took or ate

look for a container that will help him find out what the resident took or ate

psychosocial needs include the following: a. bathing b. activity c. sleep and rest d. love and affection

love and affection

if a resident is hearing impaired, a nursing assistant should; a. approach the resident from behind b. make sure the light is on the nursing assistant's face c. raises the pitch of her voice d. chew gum while speaking to the resident

make sure the light is on the nursing assistants face

blank is a medical assistance program for people who have low income or disabilities a. medicare b. Medicaid c. department of the treasury d. committee on the budget

medicaid

blank is a federal health insurance program for people who are 65 years of age or older or people of any age with permanent kidney failure or certain disabilities a. medicare b. Medicaid c. occupational safety and health administration d. health and human services

medicare

which of the following is considered a sign of abuse? a. missing teeth or hair b. ripped clothing c. pressure ulcers. d. unanswered call lights

missing teeth or hair

which of the following guidelines is true of working around oxygen equipment? a. never allow open flames around oxygen b. nursing assistants are responsible for adjusting oxygen levels c. electric razors are not considered a fire hazard d. smoking is allowed around oxygen

never allow open flames around oxygen

restraints can be applied; a. as punishment from staff when a resident is not behaving properly b. only with a doctor's order c. when a staff member does not have time to watch a resident closely d. none of the above

only with a doctors order

place the links in the chain of infection in the correct order pathogen, susceptible host, portal of entry, mode of transmission, reservoir, portal of exit

pathogen, reservoir, portal of exit, mode of transmission, portal of entry, host

ageism is: a. the natural process of aging b. disabilities that occur with aging c. prejudice toward or discrimination against the elderly d. loss of memory associated with aging

prejudice toward or discrimination against the elderly

a serious problem that has been associated with restraints is: a. pressure ulcers b. death c. increased activity d. a and b only

pressure ulcers and death a and b only

blank helps the body grow new tissue and enables tissue repair a. proteins b. fats c. carbohydrates d. water

proteins

threatening to harm a resident if he tells another caregiver about a problem is an example of which type of abuse? a. physical abuse b. psychological abuse c. financial abuse d. substance abuse

psychological abuse

blank is the period of human development in which a person develops secondary sex characteristics a. pre-school b. middle adulthood c. puberty d. late adulthood

puberty

which of the following is the proper order to don PPE? a. put on gown, mask, goggles, and gloves b. put on gloves, gown, and mask and googles c. put on mask and goggles, gloves, and gown d. put on gown, gloves, and mask and goggles

put on gown, mask, goggles, and gloves

while passing out meal trays, Brenda gives the wrong meal to a resident who has diabetes. she says that the resident distracted her by complaining about the food. which defense mechanism is she using? a. denial b. projection c. repression d. rationalization

rationalization

the omnibus budget reconciliation act OBRA was passed as a response to a. lack of funding for long term care facilities b. reports of abuse and poor care in long term care facilities c. complaints from long term care facility staff about resident behavior d. nursing assistants being unable to pass competency examinations

reports of abuse and poor care in long term care facilities

warning signs of dehydration include: a. resident drinks more than six 8 ounce glasses of liquids per day b. aresident has trouble swallowing liquids c. resident drinks a lot of fluids at meals d. resident has increased urinary output

resident has trouble swallowing liquids

which of the following can be an effective way to prevent unintended weight loss? a. promoting independence by insisting residents feed themselves without help b. serving favorite foods c. telling the resident when a meal looks unappetizing d. insisting that residents eat everything on their trays no matter what

serving favorite foods

which of the following symptoms is more often experienced by women during a heart attack? a. shortness of breath b. extreme fatigue c. anxiety and a sense of doom d. low blood pressure

shortness of breath

in which position is a resident if he is on his left side with his lower are behind his back and his upper knee flexed? a. sims b. lateral c. fowlers d. supine

sims

dangling means: a. sitting up with feet over side of the bed b. sitting up in a wheelchair with feet on floor c. lying in bed with feet over side of bed d. hanging both arms over chair rests

sitting up with feet over side of bed

droplets normally do not travel more than a. six feet b. two feet c. eight feet d. ten feet

six feet

symptoms of fluid overload include: a. skin that appears tight, smooth, and shiny b. weight loss c. increased urine output d. decreased heart rate

skin that appears tight, smooth, and shiny

which of the following is an example of nonverbal communication? a. writing a note in a residents chart b. giving an oral report to a supervisor c. smiling at a new resident d. speaking in an encouraging tone of voice to a resident who is moving slowly

smiling at a new resident

when helping a visually- impaired resident walk, where should the nursing assistant be? a. standing slightly in front of the resident b. standing slightly behind the resident c. standing a few feet off to the side d. sitting in a chair in front of the resident

standing slightly in front of the resident

the bedside stand is used for: a. linen storage b. serving meals c. storing equipment d. storing valuables

storing equipment

in which position is a resident if he is lying flat on his back with his head and shoulders supported by a pillow? a. lateral position b. sims position c. supine position d. prone position

supine positon

a blank bed is made so that it can easily accept residents who must return to bed on stretchers or gurneys a. open b. closed c. surgical d. occupied

surgical

making an area or object free of all microorganisms is called; a. infection prevention b. disinfection c. transmission d. surgical asepsis

surgical asepsis

which of the following statements gives subjective information? a. Mrs. parker says she is feeling dizzy b. Mrs. Parker has a temperature of 101 degrees Fahrenheit c. mrs. parker had a visit from her son today d. mrs. parker didn't eat any of her dinner today

Mrs. Parker says she is feeling dizzy

another term for an obese or morbidly obese resident is: a. a log rolled resident b. a bariatric resident c. a geriatiric resident d. a lateral resident

a bariatric resident

a policy is a. a course of action that should be taken every time a certain situation occurs b. a specific method of doing something c. the chain of command within the facility d. another term for a state inspection of healthcare facility

a course action that should be taken every time a certain situation occurs

which of the following is true of the MDS? a. MDS stands fro multiple diagnosis systems b. every time an MDS is completed for a resident, an investigation by the state is done c. not all residents will have an MDS d. a nursing assistants report may trigger a needed assessment for a resident

a nursing assistants report may trigger a needed assessment for a resident

which of the following is an example of aggressive, rather than assertive, behavior a. a resident tells a nursing assistant that she needs help cutting her food b. a nursing assistant tells her supervisor that she does not have the training to complete an assigned task c. a resident tells a nursing assistant that she is clumsy and is moving to slowly d. a nursing assistant tells a resident that he has a stain on his shirt and helps him clean it

a resident tells anursingg assistant that she isclumsyy and is moving too slowly

a resident who is at risk for pressure ulcers may have: a. an alternating pressure mattress b. a bariatric bed c. an electric bed d. a closed bed

an alternating presure mattress

a susceptible host is a. an infected person who could transfer disease to others b. a pathogen that causes diseases c. an uninfected person who could get sick d. a healthy person with strong resistance to disease

an uninfected person who could get sick

if a nursing assistant sees a call light for a resident who is not assigned to her, she should a. answer the call light b. tell the nursing assistant assigned to that resident to answer it c. tell the supervisor d. ignore it

answer the call light

the correct order of the steps in the nursing process is: a. diagnosis, planning, evaluation, implementation, assessment b. assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation, evaluation c. evaluation, implementation, assessment, planning, diagnosis d. planning, assessment, implementation, evaluation, diagnosis

assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation, evaluation

one way to make dining enjoyable for residents is to: a. vary mealtime to make dining more interesting b. discourage residents from dressing up for dinner c. assist residents with toileting before meals d. place residents in a reclined position for eating

assist residents with toileting before meals

why would a resident be in isolation? a. because the resident requires Transmission Bases Precautions b. because the resident requires standard precautions c. because the resident cannot get along with other residents d. because the resident cannot be managed by staff

because the resident requires Transmission bases precautions

to convert ounces to mL multiply by a. 30 b. 20 c. 60 d. 15

30

according to MyPlate, what percentage of milk fat should be in a persons dairy choices a. 1% b. 2% c. 3% d. 4%

1%

if a resident drinks four ounces of water with a meal, how many mL has he consumed? a. 16 b. 30 c. 64 d. 120

120

in military time, 7:45 p.m. would be: a. 0745 hours b. 1975 hours c. 1945 hours d. 0775 hours

1945 hours

in regular time, 1330 hours would be: a. 1:30 a.m b 1:30 p.m c 11:30 a.m d. 11:30 p.m

1:30 p.m

a resident has purchased a special gift for her nursing assistant NA. which of the following would be the best response by the nursing assistant? a. the NA should refuse the gift but thank the resident for thinking of her b. the NA should refuse the gift and let the resident know her employer is very unfair about employees accepting gifts from residents c. the NA should accept the gift if the resident will keep it confidential d. the NA should accept the gift and thank the resident for thinking of her

the Na should refuse the gift but thank the resident for thinking of her

when the nursing assistants' role in care planning? a. the nursing assistant creates the care plan b. the nursing assistant shares observations that may affect the care plan c. the nursing assistant makes changes to the care plan d. the nursing assistant discusses the diagnosis with the residents friends and family

the nursing assistants shares observations that may affect the care plan

when transferring a resident who has a weak side: a. the weak side moves first b. the strong side moves first c. the strong side and weak side move at the same time d. it does no matter which side moves first

the stronger side first

which of the following statements is true of criminal laws? a. they protect society from harmful people or organization b. they relate to resolving disputes between individuals c. they include any crime which is not a felony d. they are the code of proper behavior and courtesy in a certain setting

they protect society from harmful people or organizations

how should residents in isolation be treated? a. they should be left alone b. their behavior should be monitored closely to make sure they do not infect anyone else c. they should not be allowed to use the phone or use utensils d. they should be listened to and encouraged to share their feelings and concerns

they should be listened to and encouraged to share their feelings and concerns

what is the best way to control methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus MRSA a. by placing residents in airborne infection isolation rooms AIIRs b. by taking the antibiotic vancomycin c. by wearing surgical masks d. through proper handwashing

through proper handwashing

what is the purpose of the patient self-determination act PSDA a. to offer in-service training for nursing assistants b. to keep protected health information PHI private c. to encourage people to make decisions about advance directives d. to detail how abuse should be reported

to encourage people to make decisions about advance directives

standard precautions mean a. not performing care on residents who have infectious diseases b. treating all blood, body fluids, and mucous membranes as if they were infected c. asking all residents if they have infectious diseases before performing care d. looking at residents charts to determine if they have an infectious disease

treating all blood, body fluids, and mucous membranes as if they were infected

if a resident becomes combative, a nursing assistant should: a. try to find out what triggered the behavior b. leave the resident alone c. tell the resident that he will be in a lot of trouble if he doesnt stop what he is doing d. argue with the resident to make him understand what is best

try to find out what triggered the behavior

which of the following is a symptom of dysphagia (difficulty swallowing)? a. eating everything on the tray at every meal b. sweating profusely during meals c. having a fever during meals d. watering eyes during meals

watering eyes during meals

which of the following is considered a sign of neglect? a. burns shaped in certain ways b. weight loss c. changing doctors frequently d. wearing makeup to hide injuries

weight loss

when must a unit be completely cleaned and disinfected? a. every day b. when the resident has visitors c. when a resident is transferred, discharged, or dies d. when a resident has a sleep disorder

when a resident is transferred, discharged, or dies

a nursing assistant should give nail care: a. whenever she has time b. when she is bathing a resident c. when she notices a residents nails are getting long d. when the residents nail polish wears off

when she is bathing a resident


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