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Question 1

The ADA recommends flossing at least
A) Once a day
B) Twice a day
C) Before meals
D) After meals

Answer 1

A) Once a day

Question 2

The American Dental Association recommends brushing
A) 2 minutes 1 times daily
B) 2 minutes
C) 2 minutes 2 times daily
D) 2 times daily

Answer 2

C) 2 minutes 2 times daily

Question 3

______ is a thin film that sticks to the teeth
A) Plaque
B) Tartar
C) Periodontal disease
D) None of the above

Answer 3

A) Plaque

Question 4

Which is a sign of periodontal disease?
A) Chapped lips
B) Difficulty swallowing
C) Yellow teeth
D) Red and swollen gums

Answer 4

D) Red and swollen gums

Question 5

What is the water temperature for a bed bath?

Answer 5

110-115

Question 6

What is the water temperature for a tub bath or shower?

Answer 6

105

Question 7

What is the water temperature for perineal care?

Answer 7

105 to 109

Question 8

Question:

Considering Mrs. Smith’s health condition and the best practices for hygiene, which of the following durations would be most appropriate for her tub bath?

A) 10 minutes
B) 20 minutes
C) 30 minutes
D) 40 minutes

Answer 8

B) 20 minutes

Question 9

A scalp condition involving hair loss is called
A) Hirsutism
B) Alopecia
C) Pediculosis
D) Dandruff

Answer 9

B) Alopecia

Question 9

Grooming measures are affected by

A) Personal choice
B) Culture
C) Care plan
D) Personal choice & Culture

Answer 9

D) Personal choice & Culture

Question 10

A skin condition caused by female mites is called
A) Scabies
B) Pediculosis
C) Alopecia
D) Dandruff

Answer 10

A) Scabies

Question 11

Urinary retention is
A) The need to void
B) Involuntary loss of urine
C) Not being able to urinate
D) Urination

Answer 11

C) Not being able to urinate

Question 12

A healthy adult produces how much urine in a day?
A) 3 pints
B) 2000mL
C) 1000mL
D) 1700mL

Answer 12

A) 3 pints

Question 13

A standard bedpan should be placed:

A) With the wider end aligned with the resident’s buttocks
B) With the narrower end aligned with the resident’s buttocks
C) At a diagonal angle under the resident’s hips
D) Directly underneath the resident’s lower back

Answer 13

A) With the wider end aligned with the resident’s buttocks

Question 14

The handle of the fracture pan should be facing:

A) Towards the foot of the bed
B) Towards the head of the bed
C) Towards the side of the bed
D) Towards the resident’s hip

Answer 14

A) Towards the foot of the bed

Question 15

A patient is using a bedpan, how often should you check on the patient?
A) 10 minutes
B) 15 minutes
C) 7 minutes
D) 5 minutes

Answer 15

D) 5 minutes

This applies to a commode as well

Question 16

Standard drainage bags hold at least
A) 1000mL
B) 2000mL
C) 3000mL
D) 900mL

Answer 16

B) 2000mL

Question 17

Leg bags hold less than
A) 700mL
B) 800mL
C) 2000mL
D) 1000mL

Answer 17

D) 1000mL

Question 18

A drainage system becomes disconnected. You need
A) A new drainage bag and paper towels
B) A graduate and a new catheter
C) Gloves and antiseptic wipes
D) A waterproof under-pad and a catheter clamp

Answer 18

C) Gloves and antiseptic wipes

Question 19

When securing a catheter on a female patient, where is the appropriate location to secure the catheter tubing?

A) On the abdomen
B) On the chest
C) On the inner thigh
D) On the upper arm

Answer 19

C) On the inner thigh

Question 20

When securing a catheter on a male patient, what is the least appropriate location to secure the catheter tubing?

A) On the lower abdomen
B) On the inner thigh
C) Below the bladder
D) Mid abdomen

Answer 20

D) Mid abdomen

Question 21

Who requires that the health team assess the person’s nutrition status and factors affecting eating and nutrition?
A) CMS
B) HIPPA
C) OSHA
D) The facility

Answer 21

A) CMS

Question 22

Which of the following correctly represents the abbreviation “gtt” in medical notation?

A) “Gastrointestinal tract”
B) “Globulin tube test”
C) “Globule transfer technique”
D) “Drop”

Answer 22

D) Drop

Question 23

Adults need how much fluid for daily survival?

Answer 23

1500mL

Question 24

How much fluid is needed for normal fluid balance?

Answer 24

2000-2500mL

Question 25

Which of the following statements accurately describes edema?

A) Edema is characterized by excessive thirst and frequent urination.
B) Edema is a condition where the body retains too much sodium.
C) Edema is the accumulation of excess fluid in body tissues.
D) Edema is primarily caused by a deficiency of vitamin C.

Answer 25

C) Edema is the accumulation of excess fluid in body tissues.

Common with people who have heart, kidney, and liver diseases

Question 26

What is not considered an output?
A) Urine
B) Diarrhea
C) Wound drainage
D) Perspiration

Answer 26

D) Perspiration

Question 27

A person with tube feeding should have their nose and nostrils cleaned at least every

A) 3 hours
B) 2-4 hours
C) 8 hours
D) 4 hours

Answer 27

D) 4 hours

Nose and nostrils cleaned every 4 to 8 hours

Question 28

The health team decides where each person should sit during
A) social dining
B) low-stimulation dining
C) open dining
D) restaurant dining

Answer 28

C) open dining

Question 29

Mr. Jay is being fed liquids that easily drip off the spoon. What type of dysphagia diet is Mr. Jay likely prescribed?

A) Thin liquid diet
B) Nectar-thick liquid diet
C) Honey-thick liquid diet
D) Pudding-thick liquid diet

Answer 29

B) Nectar-thick liquid diet

Question 30

Pudding thick is
A) (spoon-thick) liquid
B) moderately thick
C) mildly thick
D) none of the above

Answer 30

A) (spoon-thick) liquid