The purpose of discharge planning is:

ensures proper care upon discharge

When transferring a resident who has a weaker side:

put the wheelchair on the strong side

infection control is:

a set of methods used to prevent the spread of disease

Draw sheets are used for:

prevent skin damage caused by shearing

Which of the following promotes residents rights?

providing privacy during all care

One example o professionalism and ethical behavior by a nurse aide is:

documenting accurately and properly

How do you properly remove a gown?

untie the ties grab the inside of the gown and roll it away from you

If a nurse assistant sees a resident being abused, she should:

remove the resident from the situation immediately, report it to the nurse

All of the following should be reported to your nurse. Which should you report first?

Phillip is having severe chest pain.

Which of the following is an objective observation?

Mrs. Castillo's blood pressure is 115/68

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1
The purpose of discharge planning is:
to shut up the family
so the facility can get paid
show that we have provided proper care
ensures proper care upon discharge
2
We will suspect a fecal impaction when a resident has:
a large black bowel movement
small liquid bowel movement
difficulty initiating urine stream
blood in urine
3
What is the proper term for an adult incontinence product?
diaper
none of the above
brief
poopsploion holder
4
When transferring a resident who has a weaker side:
put the wheelchair on the strong side
it doesn't matter where you put the wheelchair
put the wheelchair on the weak side
use the hoyer lift, you don't have time to wait for the resident
5
Which of the following is not a healthcare setting?
long term acute care facility
hostel
hospital
assisted living facility
6
hyperthermia is:
high blood pressure
high blood sugar
high body temperature
lack of proper nutrition
7
You are trying to break down the word hypotension. You know that hypo means:
low
fast
slow
high
8
Which of the following is an example of a whole grain food?
raw strawberries
hard boiled egg
white rice
whole wheat bread
9
When a resident is lying flat in bed with a pillow under their head, we refer to this position as:
sims position
supine position
prone position
lateral position
10
A(n) ____ is the permanent and painful shortening of a muscle or tendon
contracture
pressure ulcer
muscle atrophy
abrasion
11
Difficulty manipulating and swallowing food or fluids is called:
choking
dysphagia
sore throat
incontinence
12
Which of the following is considered an incident and should be reported to the nurse immediately?
a resident shows signs of improvement
a nurse aide arrives late for her shift
a resident requests food that is not included in his special diet
a resident falls
13
Who should the nurse aide turn to if he is feeling stressed?
his supervisor
his resident's family
his resident's friends
his resident
14
What is the average oral temperature?
95.5 F
96.8 F
98.6 F
97.8 F
15
The average pulse rate is:
150-175 BPM
60-100 BPM
25-50 BPM
100-150 BPM
16
Which of the following offers care for resident who are dying and their families?
physical therapy
preferred living facility
hospice
case management
17
How many times should you reuse your gloves before discarding them?
multiple times, just wash them out between uses
two times
three times
none of the above
18
When should you document the care that you provided?
After providing care
When the DON threatens to write you up.
On your day off. Who has time to chart when they are working?
In the morning, before your shift starts
19
Which oral temperature should be reported to your nurse?
102.9 F
99.0 F
97.5 F
98.4 F
20
You have been given the skill vital signs. When counting respirations you must be within ___ breaths from the observer
2 1/2
3
2
1
21
How long must we wash our hands for to effectively kill pathogens?
none of the above
it doesn't matter so long as they look clean
10 seconds
15 seconds
22
infection control is:
the way in which an infection occurs
a set of methods used to prevent the spread of disease
an object that has not been contaminated with pathogens
an infection limited to a specific part of the body
23
Our largest organ is:
stomach
skin
heart
lung
24
What does the abbreviation NPO mean?
all of the above
nothing by mouth
no problem opportunities
non-profit organization
25
What is the term for the genital and anal region?
occipital
axillae
body prominence
perineum
26
What does not increase your risk of falling?
confusion
poor eyesight
being overweight
poor mobility
27
What does DNR mean?
do not reply
dynamic noise reduction
does not retaliate
do not resuscitate
28
The artificial opening in the abdomen for an ostomy is called?
bag
anus
stool
stoma
29
Draw sheets are used for:
make the resident more comfortable
prevent the bed from getting wet due to episodes of incontinence
keeping the covers from touching the resident's feet
prevent skin damage caused by shearing
30
Which temperature is considered most accurate?
temporal
rectal
axillary
oral
31
Which resident would benefit most from a large print book?
a visually impaired resident
a hyperglycemic resident
an anemic resident
a hearing impaired resident
32
PRN means:
at bedtime
nothing by mouth
3 times daily
as needed
33
Hepatitis B can be asymptomatic for:
4 months
14 days
6 months
6 years
34
the process by which we kill 100% of all microorganisms is called:
infection control
cleaning
disinfection
sterilization
35
Which skill requires the use of gloves?
repositioning a resident
preforming range of motion
dressing a resident
shaving a resident
36
1600 in standard time is?
1:00 pm
3:00 pm
2:00 pm
4:00 pm
37
where is an axillary temperature measured?
mouth
armpit
rectum
ear
38
Which of the following promotes residents rights?
telling the resident that they are eating too slowly
providing privacy during all care
restricting visitors for uncooperative residents
picking out your resident's clothes if they take too long
39
The nurse aide may not:
give the resident medications
obtain the resident's weight
assist the resident in bathing
set the resident's lunch up for them
40
Which term describes a bed that is made with a resident in it?
gurney
closed bed
occupied bed
open bed
41
One example o professionalism and ethical behavior by a nurse aide is:
keeping quiet if they make a mistake
documenting accurately and properly
telling his friends about the residents he cares for
coming to work smelling of body odor
42
In military time 7:45 pm is:
0775
0745
1975
1945
43
Your resident has bruises on her arms and tells you that her son hit her when he visited earlier today. You should:
Call 911
Ignore her. She's just confused. Her son is a nice guy.
Tell her son that you will call the police if he does it again
Immediately tell your nurse
44
what do you always do before transferring a resident from the bed to the wheelchair?
put one of your legs between the resident's legs
Make sure that you gait belt is secured tightly across the nipple line
lock bed and wheelchair brakes
unlock the wheelchair brakes so you can easily slide it away
45
Residents have the right to:
make choices about their care
dignity, respect, and freedom
all of the above
voice complaints
46
how many millilitres are in one ounce?
30
20
15
5
47
How do you properly remove a gown?
untie the ties and pull it over your head
untie the ties grab it by the outside and pull it off
untie the ties and throw it o the floor
untie the ties grab the inside of the gown and roll it away from you
48
If a nurse assistant sees a resident being abused, she should:
pretend not to see to avoid embarrassing the resident
remove the resident from the situation immediately, report it to the nurse
confront the abuser
call the police immediately
49
What could be causing a resident's skin to become dusky, gray, or blue (especially around their mouth)
anoxia
hypertension
hyperglycemia
hypotension
50
All of the following should be reported to your nurse. Which should you report first?
Carol wants to be added to the list to see the beautician.
Catherine is feeling very depressed.
Phillip is having severe chest pain.
Sam's shoes are too snug. He needs a larger size.
51
Which of the following is an objective observation?
Mrs. Castillo's blood pressure is 115/68
Mrs. Castillo is grouchy today
Mrs. Castillo says she has a stomach ache
Mrs. Castillo doesn't like the nurse.
52
You have a hearing impaired resident. You should always:
chew gum while talking to the resident
make sure the light is on your face
approach from behind
raise the pitch of your voice
53
When assisting a resident with bladder retraining the nurse aide:
should let the resident know when they are taking too long on the toilet
does not need to wear gloves when handling body waste
should encourage the resident to drink plenty of water
should not keep a record of the resident's bladder habits
54
Sally has 1 large and 1 small glass on their tray. She drank half of each glass. How will you record her consumption?
6 oz
180 mL
12 oz
360 mL
55
When caring for a resident, you should approach them with:
empathy
disinterest
a bad attitude
a rude look
56
When is it appropriate to place a resident in isolation?
staff convenience
they have an infected wound
they have an infectious disease
their nose bleeds regularly
57
What is the term for keeping a resident in their room due to a contagious disease?
droplet precautions
contact precautions
standard precautions
isolation
58
Which blood pressure should you go to your nurse immediately about?
136/64
110/60
198/96
120/80
59
When are you allowed to take something from a resident's room?
when they aren't looking
when their family member insists
never
when they offer it to you
60
Which of the following would be appropriate to give to a resident who is a vegetarian as a source of protein?
roasted turkey
poached salmon
refried beans
fried chicken
61
One reason for HIPPA is:
ensure that procedures are being preformed properly
protect the privacy of residents health information
make sure that nurse aides receive adequate pay
prevent resident abuse
62
Nurse assistants commonly:
give nasogastric feedings
bathe residents
give medications
change dressings
63
One thing a nurse aide can do to assist a visually impaired resident is to:
use an imaginary clock face to describe where on their plate food is
move the resident's furniture
wait until the resident speaks to introducwe yourself
avoid talking to the resident during care
64
What does ad lib mean?
able to ambulate without staff assistance
at bedtime
activities of daily living
before meals
65
Which of the following is an example of nonverbal communication?
giving an oral report to the charge nurse
smiling at a new resident
writing a note in a resident's chart
speaking to a resident about their condition
66
When assisting a resident to get dressed in the morning:
allow the resident to make choices about their clothing
put them in fresh pajamas so you don't have to do it later
dress the resident starting with their unaffected limb
avoid closing the door
67
What is the abbreviation for urinary tract infection?
RR
BP
UTI
PO
68
The number of times the heart beats in one minute is:
NPO
HR
BP
RR
69
Dysphagia is:
trouble swallowing
trouble walking
trouble urinating
trouble speaking
70
The term for a device that replaces a body part is:
prosthesis
pronation
prone
personal protective equipment
71
Ethyl consumed half of their 240 mL cup of coffee and 3/4 of their 120 mL glass of orange juice with breakfast. Record:
180 mL
240 mL
210 mL
360 mL
72
A resident has a sign outside of their room stating please see nurse before entering. You know this means:
You are going to tell that resident someone else can take care of them
You won't go in that room ever
You don't need to wear PPE so long as you don't touch anything
You should ask the nurse what the appropriate precautions to take are
73
The Ombudsman
schedules mealtimes
plans activities for the resident
advocates for residents
takes attendance at resident council
74
When can you use a restraint in a nursing home?
when someone is a fall risk
when you know that someone is going to have behaviors
when the physician has given you a written order
when you are short staffed
75
The nurse asks you to put a resident in supine position. You know that you should:
elevate the head of the bed to 90 degrees
position the resident on their back with the head of the bed flat
turn the resident on their side
elevate the head of the bed to 40 degrees
76
When is it appropriate to use medical terminology?
when communicating with visitors
when telling a resident what they need to do
when communicating with other members of the interdisciplinary team
when telling a family member about their loved one
77
When taking a pulse, observe the following characteristics:
none of the above
rate
length
time
78
According to the USDA my plate, most fruit servings should be:
fruit juice
fruit smoothies
grape or orange soda, whichever the resident prefers
whole fruit
79
A cognitive impairment is:
unable to work
trouble with thinking
shaky
impaired mobility
80
OBRA requires that nurse aides have how much continuing education every two years?
12 hours
15 hours
24 hours
10 hours
81
To maintain proper body mechanics the nurse aide should:
hold heavy objects away from their body
face the object or person she is lifting
twist at the waist as she picks up an object
keep her feet as close together as possible when lifting an object
82
The normal respiratory rate for adults is:
18-30 BPM
15-25 BPM
8-10 BPM
14-20 BPM
83
When a resident has a bowel movement:
We should measure it in mL, since we always use the metric system.
We should flush it and go.
We should wait and let the next shift clean it up.
We should record it as small, medium, or large
84
Which of the following is care for residents with six months to live or less?
inter-generational care
outpatient care
hospice
acute care
85
You take a resident's blood pressure. The reading is 114/68. What should you do?
Records the blood pressure in your documentation
Call 911
Recheck the blood pressure
Go to your nurse
86
When reassuring a resident on a difficult subject, which is not appropriate to tell a resident?
how can I help you?
I understand that you're feeling scared
It will all work out in the end.
would you like me to go with you?
87
If a resident's respirations are out of this range, we will go to our nurse.
13-15
4-10
20-25
14-20
88
What does ADLs stand for?
active data learning
activities of daily living
as doctor likes
after doctor leaves
89
Your nurse asks you to give an uncooperative resident medication. Your best response would be:
ok but don't tell anyone
Quit being lazy and do your job.
Sure. You're busy. I'd love to help.
I'm sorry, but that isn't in my scope of practice.
90
What is geriatrics?
care of aging people
care for anybody who needs assistance
care of infants
care of middle aged adults
91
a rapid respiratory rate greater than 20 is:
apnea
dyspnea
eupnea
tachypnea
92
When disposing of dirty linen you should:
shake them first to make sure there isn't anything in them
keep linen away from your uniform
toss them in the corner of the room until you have time
ask the resident to dispose of them
93
Sam has diabetes. The nurse aide should report to the nurse if Sam:
doesn't eat lunch
goes to physical therapy as ordered
brushes his own hair
says his room is chilly
94
During nurse aide training you will learn all of the following except:
feeding techniques
how to properly give medications
resident's rights
infection control
95
Which of the following is true of a nurse aides role in restorative care?
the nurse aide should give the resident pain medication before beginning
the nurse aide should write a restorative plan fr each resident
the nurse aide should recognize that setbacks occur and be reassuring
If the resident takes too long, the nurse aide should do it themselves
96
In which environment do microorganisms grow best?
light
bright
cold
dark
97
which is a physical need?
food
social interaction
intellectual stimulation
spirituality
98
What is the most important thing a nurse aide can teach a new admission?
location and use of their call light
how to pay for their stay
all of the above
where the extra blankets are kept
99
If you have an accidental needle stick:
quit your job
don't tell anyone, you don't want to get in trouble
go to your nurse
ask the resident if they have any diseases that you should worry about
100
exercises that put joints through their full arc of motion are called?
range of motion
weight lifting
stretching
rotation

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