Module 10

Which are types of dementia Alzheimer's disease is the only dementia Huntington's disease and lewy body dementia Aphasia and Parkinson's disease Delirium and multi-infarct dementia

Huntington's disease and lewy body dementia

What should the nursing assistant do first if the resident's nitroglycerin patch comes off during a transfer ? Inform the nurse Wash the area with cool water and reapply the patch Give the resident a nitroglycerin pill to swallow Assist the resident to ambulate to the nurses ' station for the nurse to assess

Inform the nurse

Which behavior by the resident with asthma would have the nursing assistant call the nurse immediately ? Wheezing Ambulating Perseveration Respiration

Wheezing

When a resident with Alzheimer's disease perseverates , what should the nursing assistant should do ? Answer all questions each time they are asked Try to silence the resident by telling them they just asked that question Use a thesaurus to find a new ways to say things Ignore the resident until they stop asking questions

Answer all questions each time they are asked

What should a nursing assistant do when providing oral care for a resident with cancer? Use an alcohol-based mouthwash, for rinsing Use a hard, bristle toothbrush Assist the resident with brushing and flossing regularly Avoid giving oral care or give limited oral care

Assist the resident with brushing and flossing regularly

Which of the following is helpful when providing skin care for resident with cancer Do not use lotion on dry delicate skin Do not offer back rubs Avoid applying lotion to areas receiving radiation therapy Moving the resident at all

Avoid a plane lotion to areas receiving radiation therapy

What is caused by osteoporosis? Vision impairment Bonsai can break easily Weakening of the immune system Problems with breathing

Bones that can break easily.

What is difficult for residence with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease? Breathing Urination Losing weight Seeing

Breathing

Which meal would be best for a resident with dementia who has lost her appetite, an interest in eating Oatmeal, whole wheat, toast, applesauce Hot soup with crackers and chocolate pudding Cubes of cheese with apple slices Roast beef with gravy and mashed potatoes

Cubes of cheese with apple slices

If a resident with Alzheimer's disease shows violent behavior, which of the nursing assistant do Hit the resident back Yell at the resident to distract them Leave the resident alone until they calm down Determine and remove the triggers for this behavior

Determine to remove the triggers for this behavior

Rheumatoid arthritis is an autoimmune illness. With an autoimmune illness, which body system attacks, other normal body tissues? Immune Circulatory Endocrine Lymphatic

Immune

What is true about hypertension or high blood pressure It can be detected just by looking at the person It cannot be treated with medication It is never a serious condition It includes measurements of 130/80 or higher

It includes measurements of 130/80 or higher

Which activity would be most beneficial at 7 PM for resident who experiences sundowning with agitation at 7:30 PM Listen to soft, pleasant music Drink a cup of coffee Enjoy your visit with many family members Participate in ball toss activity with other residents

Listen to soft, pleasant music

When a resident with Alzheimer's disease is frightened, what should a nursing assistant do? Speak in a room where the television is on Make sure their body language is not tents or hurried Use longer sentences and louder tone of voice Perform skills without speaking to the resident

Make sure their body language is not tensor hurry

What is the best way for a nursing assistant to provide ****er to a resident living with diabetes? Cut the residence toenails to keep them short and clean Please lotion on all surfaces of the foot and toes Make sure the resident is barefoot, most of the time Observe the feet regularly for signs of irritation

Observe the feet regularly for signs of irritation

Which of the nursing assistant do when helping a resident with an effective right side after a stroke pivot transfer from bed to wheelchair Place the wheelchair with the right arm side of the chair against the side of the bed Place the wheelchair with the left arm side of the chair against the side of the bed Place the transfer belt high on the residence chest Placed the sling on the tightest loops before fastening to the mechanical lift

Place, the wheelchair with the right arm side of the chair against the side of the bed

Which is a guideline when caring for a resident with multiple sclerosis Rush the resident through tasks to help with decision making skills Administer medication's Prevent falls Encourage the resident to speak faster to improve cognition

Prevent falls

Which of the following is helpful for a resident who has had a heart attack ? High cholesterol diet High fat diet Regular exercise Cold temperatures .

Regular exercise

When a resident with Alzheimer's disease shows memory loss by asking the same question multiple times what should a nursing assistant do? Repeat their comments using the same words Scold the resident every time they forget some thing Tell the resident that they already answered the question Give the resident a long list of instructions to review

Repeat their comments using the same words

Which of the following is true of developmental disabilities ? Developmental disabilities are temporary Residents with an intellectual disability also have emotional needs Developmental disabilities are a form of mental illness People with developmental disabilities can never live or work independently

Residents with an intellectual disability also have emotional needs

Which statement about Alzheimer's disease is true Skills a person has used over their lifetime are usually kept longer All residents with Alzheimer's disease show the same signs at the same time Nursing assistant should do everything for residential Alzheimer's disease Alzheimer's disease is a normal part of aging

Skills a person has used over their lifetime are usually kept longer

Why is it important for the nursing assistant to make sure the resident meal tray matches a diet and the care plan? Special diets are often prescribed for residence with some diseases It is impossible to record the intake if the trade does not match the care plan Residents are billed for the meal that is in the care plan so that is what they must receive Delivering meals to residence happens more quickly when time to compare the Mutrie to the plan is completed first

Special diets are often prescribed for residence with some diseases

Which healthcare provider will work with a resident who has dysphasia after a stroke? Psychologist Speech therapist Surgeon Physical therapist

Speech therapist

When helping a resident who has had a hip replacement get dressed, how should a nursing assistant begin? Start with the stronger side Start with the left side Start with the involve side Start with the feet and move upward

Start with the involve side

Which of the following should a nursing assistant do if a resident is confused Not mention the day or the location as it will further confuse the resident Stay calm and provide quiet environment Leave the resident alone until they're acting normally Avoid explaining care as it will only agitate the resident

Stay calm and provide a quiet environment

Which is the best response by the nursing assistant, to a resident with dementia who keeps trying to leave the facility saying I want to go home Tell me about your home You live here now stop trying to leave It is cold and dark out so stop trying to leave Sit here quietly alone in your room until you calm down

Tell me about your home

Which of the following statements is true of how a nursing assistant should assist resident with one sided weakness after a stroke The nursing assistant should lead with the weaker side Nursing assistant should stand on the weaker side The nursing assistant should use the terms, bad arm and bad leg so it is clear which side is the weaker side The nursing assistant should hold the residence arms not a gay builder and transfers

The nursing assistant should stand on the weaker side

What should a nursing assistant do first when the resident with COPD has difficulty breathing Assist resident to a high Fowlers position Hope the resident to lay supine in bed Cover the resident with warm blankets Encourage the resident to take deep breaths in and out through their open mouth

This is the resident to a high Fowlers position

If a resident was Alzheimer's disease has lost most of the verbal skills. What should the nursing assistant including the communication with this resident Assume the resident cannot understand what is being Use touch, smiles, and laughter as appropriate Ask the resident open ended questions Do not involve the resident in activities because it will create frustration for the resident

Use touch, smiles, and laughter as appropriate

What can the nursing assistant encourage the resident do to help prevent or slow the progress of osteoporosis ? Maintain bedrest with positioning every two hours Walk and perform light exercises Select high potassium foods at all meals Wear compression / anti - embolic stockings

Walk and perform light exercises

Which is the best example of validating with the resident with dementia who believes they are going to a baseball game with friends this afternoon? You live in a nursing home now and there is not a baseball outing schedule today That's right your friends will be picking you up at 2 PM Here's a bat and a ball. Enjoy your baseball game. Which team do you hope wins

Which team do you hope wins

What can cause confusion in an elderly person ? watching too much television an unpleasant roommate regular exercise a urinary tract infection .

a urinary tract infection .

Which of the following are symptoms commonly experienced by people who have diabetes mellitus ? Excessive thirst , extreme hunger , frequent urination Weight gain , poor appetite , leg swelling Diarrhea , hyperactivity , dark yellow urin Infrequent urination , swollen lymph nodes , excessive energy

excessive thirst , extreme hunger , frequent urination