Chapters: 8,14,15,16,17,18,19 - Review Questions

Resident units must be as _________ as possible. personal sterile cold colorful

personal

Mechanical lifts are used to transfer patients to (Select all that apply.) shower chairs. commodes. cars. scooters.

shower chairs, commodes, cars

What is an example of providing full visual privacy to a person? Respecting the person's choices in personal care products Using a privacy curtain while the person is in bed Keeping the call light within reach Providing the person with access to his or her personal items

Using a privacy curtain while the person is in bed

What steps should you take when using a shampoo cap on a patient? (Select all that apply.) Warm the package in the microwave. Check the package temperature. Massage the cap vigorously. Rinse the hair.

Warm the package in the microwave, check the package temperature

Which position is used to describe a person lying on her abdomen with the head turned to one side? Supine Prone Lateral Sims'

Prone

What is the process of supplying cells with oxygen and removing carbon dioxide from them? Respiration Inspiration Expiration Menstruation

Respiration

What safety measures are important when logrolling a person after spinal cord surgery? Follow the direction of the nurse. Use a pillow under the head for comfort. Perform the procedure with one staff member. Keep the spine of the person curved.

Follow the direction of the nurse

How many chambers make up the heart? One Two Three Four

Four

A person's ability to perform activities of daily living is known as what? Physical status Functional status Social status Psychological status

Functional status

What is the another term used to describe the digestive system? Urinary system Gastro-intestinal system Reproductive system Endocrine system

Gastro-intestinal system

Which are the hormones secreted by the adrenal cortex? (Select all that apply.) Glucocorticoids Mineralocorticoids Male and female sex hormones Insulin

Glucocorticoids, Mineralocorticoids, Male and female sex hormones

Excessive body hair is known as what? Alopecia Hirsutism Dandruff Pediculosis

Hirsutism

The steady state of the human body is known as what? Immunity Metabolism Homeostasis Peristalsis

Homeostasis

What is the definition of a transfer? How a person moves to and from surfaces Turning the body in one movement Turning one's body from a standing position Pushing a person in a wheelchair

How a person moves to and from surfaces

Which of the following occurs when a person has protection against disease? Metabolism Immunity Antibodies Infection

Immunity

Dim lighting in a nursing unit can contribute to which of the following negative outcomes? Increased falls Cheerful atmosphere Increased noise Decrease in relaxation

Increased falls

What is the purpose of dangling a person after surgery? It helps with balance. It checks to see if he gets dizzy before standing. It stimulates circulation. It helps with coughing exercises.

It checks to see if he gets dizzy before standing

Which of the following actions places a person at high risk for a work-related musculo-skeletal disorder? Using an assistive device to transfer Assisting a person to the floor during a fall Using good body mechanics Lifting alone

Lifting alone

What procedure is used to re-position a person with spinal cord injury? Body mechanics Weight bearing Shearing Logrolling

Logrolling

Paralysis is known as what? Cognitive disability Cardiac arrest Constriction and relaxation of muscles Loss of muscle function, sensation, or both

Loss of muscle function, sensation, or both

What is the over-bed table used for? Work surface for removing soiled dressings Meals, writing, and personal care Storing the urinal or bedpan Transporting the person to another department

Meals, writing, and personal care

Routine care that is given after breakfast is known as what? Early morning care Morning care AM care PM care

Morning care

Which statement is true regarding transferring a patient from the bed to a wheelchair? Move the strong side first. Move the weak side first. Move the person with his arms wrapped around your neck. Move the person by grasping his shoulders.

Move the strong side first.

What is the heart made of? Muscle Nerves Tendons Sphincters

Muscle

A bariatric bed is designed to accommodate which of the following person? Obese person greater than 500 pounds Woman delivering a baby Infants and children Older adult needing close observation

Obese person greater than 500 pounds

Which type of bed is made with the person in it? Open bed Closed bed Surgical bed Occupied bed

Occupied bed

What is the best method of moving a person to a wheelchair? Ask the person to put his or her arms around your neck. Keep the chair wheels unlocked. Use a transfer belt. Grasp his or her shoulder blades.

Use a transfer belt.

When assisting a person with shaving, what observation is reported immediately? Rash Itching Bleeding Tenderness

Bleeding

A bed that is ready for a new patient is considered to be what? Occupied Surgical Closed Open

Closed

Clean linens are never placed on the __________. bed floor night stand bed table

Floor

When the head of the bed is lowered, and the foot is raised, the person is in which position? Trendelenburg Fowler's Prone Reverse Trendelenburg

Trendelenburg

You are assisting a patient with mouthcare. Which observations should you report to the nurse? (Select all that apply.) Pink tongue Bleeding Unusual odor Denture size

Bleeding, unusual odor

The loss of cognitive function associated with dementia is caused by changes in the ________. nerves brain muscles immune system

Brain

The circulatory system is also known as what? Peripheral nervous system Cardiovascular system Respiratory system Central nervous system

Cardiovascular system

When providing foot care, how long should the feet be soaked? 5 to 10 minutes 15 to 20 minutes 20 to 30 minutes 1 minute

15 to 20 minutes

In the Fowler's position, what is the head of the bed expected to be? 60 to 90 degrees 45 to 60 degrees 30 degrees Flat

45 to 60 degrees

Which of the following interventions may help reduce noise in health care agencies? Talking and laughing in the hallways Using intercoms for communication Using metal wash basins Answering phones promptly

Answering phones promptly

What medication interferes with a person's ability to use a blade razor for shaving? Anticoagulant Antibiotic Anti-inflammatory Analgesic

Anticoagulant

How should you handle changing a standard gown on a patient who is connected to an IV pump? Ask the nurse to handle the IV. Pause the IV pump to change the gown. Feed the IV tubing through the gown. Disconnect the IV to change the gown.

Ask the nurse to handle the IV.

Which of the following is an important consideration when assisting with dressing and undressing? Ask the person what he or she wants to wear. Pick out the clothing for the person. Insist on fastening buttons and zippers to save time. Allow the person to remain in the sleepwear at all times if he or she wishes.

Ask the person what he or she wants to wear.

What is the primary purpose of the drawsheet? Protect the mattress. Provide warmth. Infection control. Assist with moving the person.

Assist with moving the person

Which nervous system controls the heartbeat? Sympathetic nervous system Parasympathetic nervous system Autonomic nervous system Cranial nervous system

Autonomic nervous system

Which term describes twisting the torso while lifting? Force Awkward posture Heavy lifting Repeating action

Awkward posture

Which position is known as supine? Side-lying Back-lying Lying on abdomen Sitting in chair

Back-lying

Using the body in an efficient and careful way involves what? (Select all that apply.) Balance Posture Muscle strain Injury

Balance, Posture

How a person moves, positions, and turns in bed is known as what? Bed mobility Friction Shearing Weight bearing

Bed mobility

Which of the following is an example of lifting a heavy object with good body mechanics? Lift with legs straight. Bend from the waist. Hold items away from the body. Bend knees and squat.

Bend knees and squat.

What should you do after properly positioning a patient? Fetch the patient's lunch. Complete a safety check. Inform the nurse. Raise the bed side rails.

Complete a safety check.

When extra linens are brought into a person's room, they are considered to be what? Sterile Contaminated Clean Biohazardous

Contaminated

Before cutting the toenails of a person, it is important to know if she has a history of which of the following? Stroke Heart problem Diabetes Alzheimer's disease

Diabetes

What is the best way to move an older adult with dementia? Work alone to reduce confusion. Move the person quickly. Communicate with a loud, assertive voice. Divert the person's attention.

Divert the person's attention

What is the small sheet that is placed over the middle of the bottom sheet? Drawsheet Top sheet Incontinence pad Mattress pad

Drawsheet

When a person is caught or trapped in a bed rail, it is known as what? Restraints Dependent Entrapment Egress

Entrapment

Designing a task or work station to better fit the body is known as what? Sims' position Body mechanics Body alignment Ergonomics

Ergonomics

Which of the following guidelines should be observed when setting room temperature in a long-term care setting? Keep the temperature at 149°F. Older persons prefer colder temperatures. Keep the temperature comfortable for staff. Older persons may need higher temperatures for comfort.

Older persons may need higher temperatures for comfort.

What type of bath includes washing the face, hands, underarms, and perineal area? Complete bed bath Towel bath Bag bath Partial bath

Partial bath

What is the last step of providing male perineal care? Retract the foreskin. Clean the meatus. Pat the penis and scrotum dry. Cleanse the scrotum.

Pat the penis and scrotum dry

Which information do you need before moving a patient? (Select all that apply.) Patient's functional status Number of staff needed Which procedure to use Patient's preferred position

Patient's functional status, Number of staff needed, Which procedure to use

Which steps should you perform before transferring a patient from a chair to the bed? (Select all that apply.) Perform hand hygiene. Provide for privacy. Identify the person. Collect the gait belt.

Perform hand hygiene, provide for privacy, identify the person

Cleaning of the genital and anal areas is known as what? Private care Perineal care PM care Circumcision

Perineal care

In which areas should the person's call light be kept within reach? (Select all that apply.) Person's room Bathroom Hallway Shower room

Person's room, bathroom, shower room

What type of person is a mechanical lift used for? Persons who are too heavy for the staff to move. Persons who are weight-bearing. Persons who have had recent spinal surgery. Persons who need assistance to stand.

Persons who are too heavy for the staff to move.

What is the final piece of linen that is collected prior to making a bed? Top sheet Blanket Pillow case Bedspread

Pillow case

What technique is used to turn one's body from a set standing position? Lift transfer Pivot Logrolling Lateral transfer

Pivot

Use pillows and ________ devices when moving a person. friction shearing positioning contracture

Positioning

What type of product should be avoided near persons with respiratory disorders? Lotion Deodorant Powder Mouthwash

Powder

Which of the following observations should be reported to the nurse when providing routine hair care? Hair style Products used Dryness Presence of nits

Presence of nits

What is the purpose of a clean, dry, and wrinkle-free bed? Proves the cleanliness of the facility. Keeps laundry personnel busy. Prevents skin breakdown. Decreases family complaints.

Prevents skin breakdown

Doing the same motion continually or frequently is known as what? Force Awkward posture Repeating action Heavy lifting

Repeating action

What is the final step when performing a transfer procedure? Provide for comfort. Place call light in reach. Practice hand hygiene. Report and record your observations.

Report and record your observations.

What can happen to the skin when a person slides down in the bed? Friction Shearing Protection Moisture

Shearing

Where are your strongest muscles located? (Select all that apply.) Shoulders Hips Hands Back

Shoulders, Hips

What does it mean to dangle a person? Turn the person as a unit. Sit the person on the side of the bed. Ambulate the person. Re-position the person in bed.

Sit the person on the side of the bed

Which organ is the body's defense against disease? Skin Immunity Mouth Hygiene

Skin

Which product should be used to perform oral care on an unconscious person? Sponge swabs Toothbrush Mouthwash Floss

Sponge swabs

Which mechanical lift sling is used for a normal transfer? Standard full-sling Extended length sling Bathing sling Toileting sling

Standard full-sling

What is the purpose of the bladder? Filters blood through kidney. Passes urine out of the body. Carries urine from the kidney. Stores urine.

Stores urine

_____________ are formed by organs that work together to perform special functions. Glands Cells Tissues Systems

Systems

What is the first piece of information you will need prior to performing a transfer? The height and weight of the person What equipment to use The number of staff needed What procedure to use

What procedure to use

What type of grooming equipment is shared among residents? Hairbrushes Whirlpool foot baths Lotion Razors

Whirlpool foot baths

When providing perineal care to a female person, what is the most appropriate technique? Work from clean to dirty. Work from dirty to clean. Work from bottom to top. Work from back to front.

Work from clean to dirty

It is important to protect the unconscious person from _________ when providing oral care. aspiration biting coughing dry mouth

aspiration

How often should a person's bed be made? Daily Weekly Monthly Twice daily

daily