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1
The surgical removal of all or part of the breast and sometimes other surrounding tissue is
Breastectomy
Lumpectomy
Mastectomy
Appendectomy
2
What function do the kidneys perform
They eliminate urine from the body
They filter out waste products
They oxygenate the blood
They collect and hold urine
3
When providing skin care for an overweight resident, it is especially important to do the following
Check the areas under skin folds are clean and dry
Check any areas where the skin bulges
Encourge the resident to lose weight
Ensure that lotion is applied heavily under skin folds
4
How should soiled items be transported
In a trashcan
Away from the NA uniform
Folded and carrying under your arm
In a large box
5
Seafood can be eaten in place of
Dairy products
Dark green vegetables
Meat or poultry
Whole grains
6
Rehabilitation is care given by specialists including PT, OT, ST to help restore or improve functioning
False
True
7
These secrete chemicals called hormones
Lymph nodes
Glands
Brain stem
Kidneys
8
If possible, residents should remain upright for about ___ minutes after a meal
30
60
45
15
9
Why should ice not be applied to a burn
Because its cold
Because it turns the burn white
Because it causes swelling
Because it can cause further damage
10
What are the three categories of Transmission based precautions
Airborne, Droplet, and Contact precautions
Microbe, Pathogen, and Microorganism Precautions
Standard, Moderate, and Extreme precautions
Airborne, Biohazard, and Chemical precautions
11
What type of soap is used in soapsuds enema
Castile soap
Deodorant
Antibacterial
Unsented dish soap
12
Who does Medicare cover
Young children
People aged 65 and older
All disabled people
Infants and mothers
13
This is typically a straight man who sometimes wears clothing and other items associated with women
Queer
Transgender
LGBTQ
Cross-dresser
14
What is holistic care
Adding pet therapy to care plan
Caring for the mind as well as the body
End of life care
Emergency care
15
A diet that contains ____ and plenty of fluids will help prevent constipation
Meat
Fiber
Coffee
Dairy products
16
What are development disabilities
As you age the loss of ahort term memory
The amputation of an arm
Disability that is present at birth
Memory loss that occurs after trauma
17
Nurse assistants can do all of the following except
Assist with medication administration
Assist with feeding
Bath residents
Keeping residents area clean and neat
18
Which one is a physiological need
Love
Water
Safety
Independence
19
Who is assigned by law to be a legal advocate for residents
Director of nursing
State congressman
The administrator
Ombudsman
20
Which of the following is a mucous membrane
The outside of the eyelid
The cuticles
The lining of the eyes
The chin
21
Which is the most serious type of burn, also known as full thickness burn
Third degree burn
First degree burn
Second degree burn
Blistered burn
22
Deep breathing exercises are sometimes performed using a device called
Oxygen comcentrator
Inhaler
Incentive spirometer
High efficiency particulate air masks
23
Which gland produces the hormone that regulates metabolism or the burning of food for heat and energy
Pituitary gland
Adrenal gland
Pancreas
Thyroid gland
24
What is the name for the point in the body where the most weight is concentrated
Fulcrum
Lever
Base of support
Center of gravity
25
A heart attack happens when the heart muscle does not receive enough ____ because ___ are blocked
Blood, veins
Oxygen, blood vessels
Electricity, neurons
Nutrition, digestive tract
26
Men male up the majority of residents in long term care
True
False
27
The process that destroys all microorganisms, including pathogens
Disinfecting
Sterilization
Washing your hands
Wearing a mask
28
When a gown is unfolded
Given a firm shake to remove dust or other particles
The NA should ask the resident to help
Should be unfolded with the back opening facing away from the NA
Should be allowed to unfold without shaking
29
By what name should a nurse assistant call a resident
The name they prefer
Hey Dude
Momma
It doesnt matter
30
According to Maslow, which needs must be met first
Love
Self esteem
Physical
Psychological
31
How many steps are in the communication process
2
14
3
7
32
What can be done to a wound to slow bleeding
Apply mustard
Elevate wound above heart
Apply heat
Call 911
33
Which statement is a fact
Mrs Klein does not eat enough
Mr Charles has not had any visitors since Sunday
Mr Monroe looks terrible today
"Im feeling hot"
34
What allows the resident to communicate with staff whenever necessary
The resident cell phone
Bedside telephone
TV remote
The call light
35
The name for the condition in which the body's systems are working their best
Homeostasis
Heterosexual
Homosapian
Hypertension
36
Which one is normal changes of aging
Appetite increases
Short term memory increases
Muscles weaken and lose tone
Relexes increase
37
If dirty linen touches the NA uniform, the uniform becomes
Uncomfortable
Contaminated
Disinfected
Disposable
38
What can we do to help prevent c.difficile
Wearing a bandaid
Wash our hands
Wear goggles
Comb our hair
39
What is the reason that HIPPA exists
To help residents seek legal advice
To keep information private
To register residents to vote
To report abuse to the state agency
40
In what position should we place residents to eat to prevent choking
Prone
Supine
Sims
Fowlers
41
What should the NA always do before giving care or serving meals
Put on gloves
Introduce the family
Identify the resident
Collect the linens needed
42
Tightening the jaw and squeezing eyes shut could be signs that a resident is
Tired
Coming down with the flu
In pain
Impatient
43
Women are more likely than men to have this symptom when suffering a heart attack
Bluish or gray (cyanotic) skin color
Shortness of breath
Sudden, severe chest pain
Low blood pressure
44
When should care be documented
At the end of the shift
Before you go to lunch
After the care is performed
At the beginning of the shift
45
What is the most common type of accident in a long term care facility
Falls
Skin tears
Fires
Flood
46
Enlarged veins in the rectum are called
Colitis
Flatulence
Fecal impactions
Hemorrhoids
47
What medical process can improve and extend the life of a resident suffering from kidney failure
Radiation therapy
Chemotherapy
Dialysis
Administration of antibiotics
48
Decrease in estrogen levels can lead to a loss of which mineral crucial to bone health
Magnesium
Potassium
Phosphorus
Calcium
49
What percentage of grain intake should come from whole grains containing bran amd germ
75%
50%
100%
25%
50
What is one of the important things to do during a disaster
Remain calm
Contact your family
Turn on the televison
Charge your cell phone
51
If a NA encounters a $exual situation between two consenting residents what is best action
Shout this is bad behavior
Take a picture
Scream and faint
Provide privacy and leave
52
Which of these illnesses is a danger to elderly residents who are improperly positioned during tube feedings
Pneumonia
Rhinitis
Influenza
Diarrhea
53
Once an elastic stocking has been applied, it should
Be removed only when resident is scheduled for bathing
Be removed every 2 hrs
Be removed at least once a day
Not be removed until doctor orders it
54
How many bones make up the skeleton of the human body
45
350
106
206
55
Which developmental disorder is marked by the presence of an extra chromosome
Spina bifida
Down syndrome
Autism spectrum disorder
Cerebral palsy
56
Which of the following statements is true of mental health disorders
There are no effective treatments
They rarely cause inappropriate behavior
They can cause specific signs and symptoms
They do not affect the body's ability to function
57
Pressure placed on a bleeding wound should be
Gentle and never directly on the wound
Firm but not directly in the wound
Firm and directly on the wound
Gentle and directly on the wound
58
In which position should a residents bed be usually kept
In the highest horizontal position
At approximately chest height
In the lowest horizontal position
At approximately waiste height
59
When the state surveyors come they study ?
How well staff care for the residents
The amount of musical instruments in the facility
The amount of open parking
The design of the building
60
What is DKA
Diabetic ketoacidosis
Diabetic checks
Diabetic footwear
Diabetic blood checks
61
At what point does digestion begin
When food is swallowed
When food is touched by gastric juices
When food reaches the stomach
When food is chewed and moistened by saliva
62
Which of the following should never be done to an arm with an IV
Placing clothes on it
Cleaning it with a wash cloth
Counting the pulse rate
Measuring blood pressure
63
What is one sign of a CVA
Swollen foot
Becoming thirsty
Difficulty speaking
Elevated temperature
64
This is the process of the body taking in oxygen and removing carbon dioxide
Respiration
Urination
Perspiration
Peristalsis
65
What it is one reason that the elderly have more safety concerns
They have Increased eye sight
They wear non slip skid socks
The increased use of walking aids
Because they are sensitive to light
66
I am more than ready to take this knowledge and skills exam
True
False
67
What are nonspecific immunities
Flu antibodies
Prevent chicken pox
Protects the body from disease in general
Sputum
68
Which of the following is a physical problem associated with restraints
Reduced blood circulation
Loss of self esteem
Loss of dignity
Withdrawal
69
What is prejudice or discrimination against older persons or elderly
Ageism
Constipation
Anorexia
Oldism
70
Urination is also known as
Voiding or disposing
Micturation or voiding
Micturation or defecation
Defecation or elimination
71
These types of people generally only stay in a care facility for less than six months
Young adults
Terminal illnesses
Intellectual Disability
Chronic disability
72
Convert 8:43 pm to military time
2043
0043
4320
1243
73
This hormone converts glucose, or natural sugar, into energy for the body
Melatonin
Leptin
Inhibin
Insulin
74
Hepatitis is an inflammation of
The lungs
A joint
Skin
The liver
75
This system supplies oxygen to cells
Urinary
Circulatory
Respiratory
Nervous