Chapter 4-6 PE
Which of the following is an NA responsibility related to infection prevention
Following standard precautions in care for all residents
An example of a restraint alternative is
Giving the resident a repetitive task
Which of the following is true of wearing gloves?
Gloves should be changed before contact with mucous membranes
Which of the following is an example of proper telephone communication at work?
Good morning, Linda Manor care
The following are necessary links in the chain of infection. When an NA wears gloves, which link is broken, thus preventing the spread of disease?
Mode of transmission (a way for the disease to spread)
Which of the following is an example of non verbal communication?
Pointing to a cookie
To serve hot liquids to residents, a nursing assistant should
Pour hot drinks away from residents
A serious problem that has been associated with restraint use is
Pressure injuries
If an NA needs to clean up a spill, what is the first step that she should take?
Put on gloves
Which of the following is the proper order to do PPE?
Put on gown, mask, googles, and gloves
Which of the following is an example of physically restraining a resident
Putting both side rails up on the bed
RACE is an acronym for a safety rule, and means
Remove residents, Activate alarm or call 911, Contain fire, Extinguish
One way that COVID-19 is transmitted is through
Respiratory droplets
What is the correct order of the three-step communication process?
Sender sends message. Receiver receives message. Receiver provides feedback.
In which position should a resident be placed for eating?
Sitting as upright as possible
The following are necessary links into the chain of infection. When an NA gets a vaccination shot for hepatitis B, which link will be affected and thus prevent hepatitis B infection?
Susceptible host (Person who is likely to get the disease)
Which of the following is true of transmission based precautions?
They are practiced in addition to standard precautions
The elderly are at a higher risk of infection because
They may have limited mobility
What is the best way to control the spread of MRSA?
Through proper hand washing
What is the best way to control the spread of C. difficile?
Through proper hand washing and handling of contaminated wastes
Under Standard Precautions, the term body fluids includes
Urine
One way that an NA can help a resident who is visually impaired is to
Use the face of an imaginary clock to explain the position of objects
Positive responses to cultural diversity include
Valuing and respecting each person as an individual
The most important thing that NA can do to prevent the spread of disease is to
Wash her hands
The blood borne pathogens standard requires that
Employers have an exposure control plan
A nursing assistant will come into contact with microorganisms
Every time the NA touches something
If a resident has a hearing impairment, the NA should
Face the resident with the light on the NA's face
Restraints can be applied:
only with a doctor's orders
The part of the word that is added to the end of a root to form a new world is called a
suffix
hand hygiene is
washing hands with either plain or antiseptic soap and water and using alcohol-based hand rubs
Types of verbal communication include
writing
Which of the following shows the correct conversion of 2:35 pm to military time?
1435 hours
Which of the following shows the correct conversion of 0530 to regular time?
5:30 am
Which of the following occurrences is considered an incident and requires a report to be completed?
A resident accuses an NA of abusing her
Infection prevention is
A set of methods used to prevent and the spread of disease
Tuberculosis is
An airborne disease
When washing hands the NA should use friction for
At least 20 seconds
Why is it important for an NA to consider a residents cultural background when communicating with him?
Because cultural background helps determine how people communicate and can help the NA communicate better with the resident.
Why must an NA be concerned about privacy if documentation is done on a computer?
Because the information is confidential and somebody who is not part of the care team might see the screen
When should a nursing assistant identify a resident?
Before helping with feeding
When helping a resident sit up, stand up, or walk, the NA should
Bend her knees
Which of the following terms applies to body mechanics
Body mechanics help save energy and prevent injury
How can a nursing assistant help ensure that a residents electronic chart is accurate?
By completing exiting a residents chart after documenting care
How is MRSA most often spread?
By direct physical contact
What is one way that blood borne pathogens can be transmitted?
By infected blood entering the bloodstream
Which of the following underlying conditions makes a person more susceptible to to severe COVID-19 complications?
COPD
If a restraint is applied, a nursing assistant must
Check on the resident every 15 minutes
Which of the following should an NA immediately report about a resident to the nurse?
Chest pain, high fever
which of the following statements is true of preventing falls?
Clear walkways of clutter
One condition or problem that can cause a lack of sensation is
Diabetes
Which of the following statements is true of disinfection
Disinfection kills some pathogens but does not destroy all of them
When should documentation be recorded?
Immediately after care is given
What information does a Safety Data Sheet (SDS) contain
Information about emergency response actions
Careful charting is important because
It is the only way to guarantee clear and complete communication among the care team
Why is it important for a nursing assistant not to overreact when a resident behaves inappropriately?
It may actually reinforce the behavior
Which of the following statements is an example of a fact
Mrs. Silva needed help to get to the bathroom today
An example of active listening is
NA focusing on the resident and providing feedback
Which of the following is an example of a barrier to communication?
NA uses medical terminology with the resident
Which of the following guidelines is true of working around oxygen equipment?
NAs should not allow open flames around oxygen
A nursing assistant may ignore a residents call light when
Never
With whom should nursing assistants use medical terms and abbreviations?
Nurses
Which of the following statements is true of touch?
Nursing assistants can softly pat residents shoulder to communicate caring
Why does working with oxygen require special safety precautions?
Oxygen is a dangerous fire hazard
During which of the following situations is COVID-19 most likely to spread
People talking to each other inside without any open windows
Which of the following statements is true of restraint usage?
People tend to respond better to restraint alternatives than to restraints
Which of the following senses is not used in making observations?
Taste
Which of the following are ways for NAs to avoid barrier of communication?
The NA should ask open ended questions that require more than yes or no responses
What is the best way a nursing assistant can respond to a combative resident?
The NA should remain calm and lower the tone of her voice
What is a proper way for an NA to respond if a resident does not hear her or does not understand her?
The NA should speak slowly and clearly
Which of the following is a way to use proper body mechanics?
The NA should stand with her legs shoulder width apart
What can a nursing assistant do to help with communication with a resident who has had a stroke?
The NA should use smiles or gestures to convey information
Which of the following statements is true of hepatitis b (HBV) ?
The vaccine for HBV helps prevent the disease
Which of the following is an example of objective information?
There are raised, red marks the size of pinpricks on Mrs. Johnson's torso
With who should an NA use standard precautions
With every resident in his care
Tuberculosis may be transmitted
by coughing
A person with TB disease
can spread it to others