Unit 6 Quiz Q's
Critical thinking allows the nurse aide to safely provide resident care in a variety of situations based on facts learned and bedside observations, or the ability to think on one's feet. True False
True
Incident reports should be factual. True False
True
Mrs. Smith was told three years ago that she has an inoperable tumor. Over the three years, she has seen many doctors only to receive the same diagnosis. She is looking for yet another doctor in hopes of one to remove the tumor. Which stage is she in according to the stages of grief? A. Denial B. Anger C. Bargaining D. Depression E. Acceptance
A. Denial
Signs of death include the following except A. The pupils constrict B. No pulse C. No respirations D. No blood pressure
A. The pupils constrict
Post-mortem means A. A diagnosis of death B. After death C. Before death D. The stiffness of skeletal muscles that occurs after death
B. After death
Which of the following tasks would be first priority for the nurse aide I? A. Deliver food trays to residents B. Assist resident because the bed alarm is sounding C. Answer a visitor's question about a resident D. Perform routine vital signs
B. Assist resident because the bed alarm is sounding
Which statement is false regarding incident reports? A. Method of documenting facts surrounding any unexpected event in a healthcare setting. B. Is a public record C. Is a document between the facility and facility legal team D. Designed to get as accurate as possible a description of just what happened
B. Is a public record
The person's written statement about measures that support or maintain life when death is likely is A. A durable power of attorney B. A do not resuscitate order C. A living will D. Hospice care
C. A living will
Which of the following would be considered an incident? A. A resident complains of a headache B. A resident wants to watch TV in the common living area C. A resident on a low sodium diet receives and eats a regular, non-restricted meal D. A resident needs to be transferred from his bed to a chair
C. A resident on a low sodium diet receives and eats a regular, non-restricted meal
Mr. Johnson has been diagnosed with lung cancer for several years now. His doctor has discussed how unhealthy his smoking habit is to his body. He has tried to quit smoking on several occasions with every time ending unsuccessfully. At his last appointment, Mr. Johnson was told there was no further treatment for his lung cancer. He pleas he will successfully quit smoking this time for a few more years of life. A. Denial B. Anger C. Bargaining D. Depression E. Acceptance
C. Bargaining
Which of the following is most important when obtaining a report from the night shift nurse aide? A. What time did the resident eat? B. What time did the resident go to sleep? C. What is the resident's activity level? D. Does the resident have family in the room?
C. What is the resident's activity level?
Signs that death is near include the following except A. Loss of muscle tone B. Peaceful facial expression C. Shallow respirations D. Gastro-intestinal functions increase
D. Gastro-intestinal functions increase
Hospice care focuses on cures and life-saving procedures. True False
False
If a resident falls but says he is OK after the fall, an incident report does not need to be completed. True False
False
If an NA does not actually see an incident but arrives after it has already occurred, she should document what she thinks happened. True False
False
The right to privacy and the right to be treated with dignity and respect do not apply after death. True False
False
Attitudes about death are closely related to culture and religion. True False
True
