Chapter 13 Review Flashcards
Which of the following is an example of an activity of daily living (ADL)?
(A) Praying
(B) Eating
(C) Reading
(D) Talking to a family member
D) Eating
What is a good way for a nursing assistant to promote respect, dignity, and privacy when helping a resident with care?
(A) If a resident takes too long to choose a shirt for the day, the NA should choose one for her.
(B) The NA should knock on the door while a resident is in the bathroom to see if the resident can finish quickly.
(C) The NA should encourage the resident to do as much as possible for herself.
(D) The NA should ask the resident to move faster if she is not moving quickly enough.
C) The NA should encourage the resident to do as much as possible for herself
How does the skin appear when it first begins to break down?
(A) Skin looks like a deep crater.
(B) Skin turns red or, in darker skin, a different color than surrounding area
(C) Skin is covered with bruises.
(D) Skin has raised blisters.
B)
Which of the following is a condition that increases the risk of pressure injuries?
(A) Flexibility
(B) Cold air
(C) Good circulation
(D) Restricted mobility
D)
Which of the following statements is true about pressure injuries?
(A) Pressure injuries are usually caused by exercising too much.
(B) Pressure injuries are difficult to heal but do not hurt much.
(C) Pressure injuries are impossible to prevent
(D) Pressure injuries can lead to life-threatening infections.
D)
Which of the following is at a higher risk of skin breakdown?
(A) Front of neck
(B) Face
(C) Tailbone (sacrum)
(D) Hands
C)
A nursing assistant should reposition immobile residents at least every
(A) Two hours
(B) Three hours
(C) Ten minutes
(D) Twenty minutes
A
A _____ keeps the covers from pushing down on a resident’s feet.
(A) Hand roll
(B) Bed cradle
(C) Trochanter roll
(D) Draw sheet
B
Which of the following should be washed every day?
(A) Hair
(B) Perineum
(C) Chest
(D) Knees
B
When bathing a resident, a nursing assistant should
(A) Leave the resident alone to promote self-care
(B) Get each item needed as the resident asks for it
(C) Use bath oil to moisturize the resident’s skin
(D) Make sure the room is warm enough before beginning
D
When cleaning the perineal area, the NA should
(A) Work from front to back
(B) Work from back to front
(C) Work from side to side
(D) Work from dirtiest to cleanest
A
Which of the following is true of nail care?
(A) An accidental cut when providing nail care poses no great risk.
(B) An orangewood stick should be used to smooth calluses and corns.
(C) Nail care should be provided if it has been assigned and when the nails are dirty.
(D) A resident’s toenails should be trimmed by the NA when they are long.
C
How can a nursing assistant help promote independence and dignity while assisting with grooming?
(A) By doing things residents can do for them selves only when the NA is in a hurry
(B) By letting residents make choices once in a while
(C) By styling the resident’s hair in cute, new ways
(D) By honoring the resident’s preferences
D
During which of the following procedures must an NA always wear gloves?
(A) Shaving a resident
(B) Combing a resident’s hair
(C) Dressing a resident
(D) Turning a resident
A
Which of the following statements is true of hair care?
(A) Residents’ hair should be handled gently because hair can be pulled out when combing or brushing it.
(B) Residents’ hair should be combed or brushed into childish hairstyles because they look cute on elderly people.
(C) Nursing assistants should cut residents’ hair when it gets long and when residents request it.
(D) Pediculosis (lice) cannot spread quickly.
A
