Which of the following is false regarding delegation

RN’s can delegate their responsibility to you

When applying a transdermal patch, gloves are worn to

Keep the medication from your skin

Persons in a stage of denial

Refuse to believe they are dying

The statement that does not block communications

"Would you like to talk about what is bothering you?"

To help prevent SIDS (Sudden Infant Death Syndrome) you should

Put the baby to sleep on his/her back

You should wash your hands thoroughly

Whenever you touch the client or their belongings

When caring for a client with hip fracture you should never

Keep the leg adducted at all times

When your client is confused you should

Explain simply each activity before it happens

5 of the rights of medication include

Right person, drug, time, dosage, route

When log rolling a client, you must

Turn the client as a unit in alignment with the bed

When caring for a blind client you should

Make your presence known by speaking

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1
A microbe that causes infection is a
Normal flora
Reservoir
Non – pathogen
Pathogen
2
Medications given before a meal are written as
Bc
Oc
Pc
Ac
3
Which drainage is green, yellow or brown
Sero - sanguineous drainage
Purulent drainage
Sanguineous drainage
Serous drainage
4
An artificial replacement of a missing body part
amputation
splint
prosthesis
transplant
5
Which of the following is false regarding delegation
Delegated task must be safe for the PSW
Delegated task must be in the PSW’s scope of practice
The delegating nurse is responsible for the safe completion of the task
RN’s can delegate their responsibility to you
6
Rehab is concerned with
Physical capabilities
Physical & emotional capabilities
The whole person
Physical disabilities
7
When applying a transdermal patch, gloves are worn to
All of the above
Keep the medication from your skin
Prevent catching the client’s skin problem
Protect the client from your germs
8
Which of the following would not be a communication barrier
Minimal encouragement
Good listening skills
Minimal eye contact
Sitting with arms crossed
9
The lack or absence of breathing is
Dyspnea
Apnea
Orthopnea
Hypoxia
10
An exaggerated belief about one’s importance is called
Delusion of persuasion
Delusion of persecution
Delusion of hallucination
Delusion of grandeur
11
Newborns have certain reflexes. Which reflex is necessary for feeding ( it guidesthe baby’s mouth to the nipple)
Grasping reflex
Rooting reflex
Sucking reflex
Startle reflex
12
You are instructed to strain Mrs.W’s urine. You know that straining urine is doneto find
Stones
Hematuria
Urgency
Nocturia
13
Persons in a stage of denial
Are angry & aggressive
Refuse to believe they are dying
Make deals with GOD
Try & fight the disease
14
The study of aging process is called
Gerontology
Obstetrics
Ophthalmology
Hematology
15
Looking at things from another’s point of view is called
Empathy
Sympathy
Politeness
Courtesy
16
If a client asks you to remove this splint at hs you should
Refer to the care plan
Take it off as requested
Advise the client it should be on at all times
Call the supervisor
17
You observe a black, tarry stool. This is called
Melena
Hemastone
Feces
Occult blood
18
Movement of a body part away from the body is called
Extension
Adduction
Rotation
Abduction
19
The statement that does not block communications
“This is a great facility. Things could be much worse.”
"Would you like to talk about what is bothering you?"
“Don’t worry everything will be fine. I promise.”
“I’m sure the DR knows what is best for you.”
20
When a cough is productive it
Becomes worse
Produces sputum
Causes pain
Interferes with breathing
21
To help prevent SIDS (Sudden Infant Death Syndrome) you should
Put the baby to sleep on his/her back
Put the baby to sleep in his/her side
Put the baby to sleep on his/her stomach
Put the baby to sleep near the parent’s room
22
You should wash your hands thoroughly
At least once during the shift
Whenever you touch the client or their belongings
Before talking to your clients
Only when your hands are contaminated
23
When caring for a client with hip fracture you should never
Perform ROM exercises as directed
Prevent external rotation of the leg
Keep the leg adducted at all times
Provide good skin care
24
When caring for a client with a colostomy it is important to
Change the bag everyday
Prevent skin breakdown
Apply the bag loosely
Wear a mask
25
When your client is confused you should
Keep the TV on to help orient her
Explain simply each activity before it happens
Protect her from a stimulating environment
Raise your voice to be sure she hears you
26
Pain that is felt in a part of the body that is no longer there is
Chronic pain
Phantom pain
Radiating pain
Acute pain
27
If a client asks you to remove this splint at hs you should
Advise the client it should be on at all times
Take it off as requested
Refer to the care plan
Call the supervisor
28
5 of the rights of medication include
Right person, drug, time, dosage, route
Right person, color, amount, day, route
Right person, place, time, amount, dosage
Right dose, label, client, day, medication
29
Validation therapy is useful when a resident is suffering from
Dementia
Mental health disease
Concussion
All of the above
30
When caring for a dying client you should
Keep visitors to a minimum
Remove unnecessary equipment
Hold their hand at all times
Keep the room well lit
31
Masks prevent the spread of microbes from
GI tract
All of the above
The skin
Respiratory tract
32
A client is tied in a chair to prevent him/her from wandering. This is called
Assault
Slander
Verbal abuse
False imprisonment
33
When log rolling a client, you must
Turn the client as a unit in alignment with the bed
Lower the bed to the lowest position
Make sure the bed is in Fowlers position
Lower both bed rails
34
Vomiting is dangerous because of the possibility of
Aspiration
Cardiac arrest
Fluid retention
Stroke
35
Child or elder abuse
Is none of your business
Must be reported
Is most often minor & does not lead to injury
Occurs at least once in most families
36
Where does digestion begin
duodenum
mouth
esophagus
stomach
37
A client with a persistent BP above 140/90 has
Anxiety
Hypotension
Tachycardia
Hypertension
38
A restraint attached to the client’s body & a stationary object is a
Full bed rai
Chemical restraint
Active physical restraint
Passive restraint
39
To submerge your peri area
Sitz bath
Bed bath
Bottom soak
Tub bath
40
Risk factors of developing Alzheimer’s disease include
A & B
Race & gender
Age & family history
Family history of Down’s Syndrome
41
When a new baby comes into the home, a toddler may experience a period of
Regression
Expression
Progression
Progression
42
The safest way to identify a client is to
Call the client by name
Check the room number on the client’s door
Check the ID band while calling the person by name
Check the care plan
43
The substance in RBC that carries O2 & gives blood its color is
Leukocytes
Hemoglobin
Protoplasm
Plasma
44
Nosocomial infections are
Not really a medical term
Caused by eating contaminated food
Brought in by travelers
Acquired in the hospital
45
PSW can protect pressure ulcers by
Performing ROM
All of the above
Proving good skin care
Turning & repositioning the client as directed
46
When caring for a blind client you should
Raise your voice so the client can hear you
Use Braille to communicate
Re-arrange furniture so the room is clutter free
Make your presence known by speaking
47
Emphysema is a type of
COPD
Pneumonia
Heart failure
Fluid retention
48
A client has cystitis. This is
Inflammation of the bladder
Kidney infection
UTI
Kidney stones
49
Paralysis on 1 side of the body is called
Coma
Quadriplegia
Paraplegia
Hemiplegia
50
The part of the personality that deals with thoughts, feelings & good sense is the
Unconscious
Ego
Superego
Id
51
Which is a symptom
Pulse: 78bpm
Vomiting
Redness
Pain
52
A program that helps dying persons & their family is
Hospice
Hospital
Chronic care
Home care
53
Examples of Advanced Directives are
Retirement fund & old age security
Living will & power of attorney
Final will & trust fund
Funeral & burial plans
54
As a client, Mr. John has the right to
Refuse treatment
Consideration & respectful care
Information about his Dx, treatment & prognosis
All of the above
55
When caring for a client with a mental illness your responsibilities include
Allowing the client to set routine
Giving the client as many choices as possible
Being flexible at all times
Following the care plan to provide consistency
56
Improper use of restraints can cause
Burns
Anorexia
Fatigue
Skin tears
57
The intentional attempt or threat to touch a person’s body without the person’sconsent is
False imprisonment
Defamation
Assault
Battery
58
When a vessel expands, it
Dilates
Reduces
Stenosis
Constricts
59
Failure to ensure the provision of basic human needs when caring for someone refers to
Physical abuse
Psychological abuse
Emotional abuse
Neglect
60
Swelling of the body due to retention of water is called
Inflation
Dehydration
Absorption
Edema
61
PSW is frustrated with the client’s slow progress. The PSW should
Be firm & encourage the client to work harder
The PSW should tell the client how he/she is feeling
Take a break from the client & care for another client
The PSW should discuss his/her feelings with the supervisor
62
Passive ROM is performed by
The client
The client with assistance of another
Health care team member
The client with the use of a trapeze
63
Which of the following statement is false regarding HIV & AIDS
The person always shows some S&S
The person is always at risk for infection
There may be signs of CNS damage
The blood borne pathogen standard is followed
64
A PSW can prevent contractures by
Setting up daily routines
Providing an extensive exercise program
Performing passive ROM
Encouraging the walking program
65
Muscle atrophy is
Bending backward
Excessive straightening of a body part
Decrease in the size of or wasting away of muscle tissue
The abnormal shortening of muscles
66
A medication with a local effect means that it
Can be obtained at the drug store
Penetrates deep into the muscle tissue
Can be used on arms & legs only
Acts at the point of contact
67
The basic functioning unit of the body is
A organ
A cell
A membrane
A tissue
68
The values & beliefs of a group passed from 1 generation to the next is
Holism
Self-actualization
Culture
Religion
69
Cataract in an eye disorder in which
The optic nerve is damaged
The lens become cloudy
Severe eye pain is common
Pressure within the eye is increased
70
Reality orientation includes
Allowing for social interaction
Reminding the client of the time of day
Providing choice therapy
Encouraging story telling
71
CVA is also known as
Stroke
Diabetes
Pneumonia
Heart attack
72
The largest part of the brain & the centre of thought & intelligence is the
Brain stem
Midbrain
Cerebellum
Cerebrum
73
A client who is totally fed in bed must be properly positioned in
Semi – fowlers
Lateral
Supine
Prone
74
Sun downing means that
Behaviors become worse in the late afternoon & evening hours
The person becomes sleepy when the sun sets
Behavior improves at night
The client is in the 3rd stage of the disease
75
When making a bed the PSW should
Shake the linens out to decrease wrinkles
Make the bed from the top to bottom
Place the soiled linens of the floor
Follow rules of medical asepsis
76
Heat applications are used for all of the following except
Control bleeding
Relieve pain
Decrease joint stiffness
Relax muscles
77
The outer layer of the skin is called
Myelin
Integument
Dermis
Epidermis
78
The functions of the large intestine include
Absorption of nutrients & feces storage
Absorption of nutrients & feces elimination
Absorption of water & bile production
Absorption of water & feces storage
79
A client is on bed rest. Which complication may develop
None of the above
Pneumonia
Mumps
Dysphagia
80
A sputum specimen is needed. You should ask your client to
Apply lubricant to their lips
Rinse their mouth with clear water
Brush their teeth
Use mouthwash

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