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1
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_____ is a medical assistance program for low-income people.

A

Medicaid

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2
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_____ is care given by specialists to help restore or improve function after an illness or injury.

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Rehabilitation

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3
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Regular inspections performed in facilities to make sure they are following state and federal regulations are called…

A

Surverys

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4
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The abbreviation HMO means

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Health maintenance organization

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5
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Where is long-term care offered?

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In skilled nursing facilities

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6
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Which of the following healthcare settings is generally for people who will die in 6 months or less?

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Hospice care

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7
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What is one reason why reporting a resident’s changes and problems to the supervisor is a very important role of the NA?

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The care plan must be updated as the resident’s condition changes.

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8
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Which of the following statements is true of residents as a part of the care team?

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The care team revolves around the resident and his or her condition, treatment, and progress.

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9
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Which of the following statements is true of a NA’s responsibilities if an activity is not listed in the care plan?

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The NA should not perform the activity if it is not listed on the care plan.

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10
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Which of the following tasks is outside the scope of practice for an NA?

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Inserting tubes into a resident’s body

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11
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How many hours of in-service education does OBRA require for NAs every year?

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At least 12 hours

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12
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How many hours of training does OBRA require for NAs

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At least 75 hours

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13
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OBRA was passed as a response to…

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Reports of poor care and abuse in long-term care facilities

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14
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One reason that the Health Insurance Probability and Accountability Act (HIPPA) was created is to…

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Protect privacy of health information.

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15
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What are some typical duties of an ombudsman

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An ombudsman advocates for residents and helps settle disputes.

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16
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What is the purpose of the Patient Self-Determination Act (PSDA)?

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To encourage people to make decisions about advance directives.

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17
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Which of the following terms means harming a person physically, mentally, or emotionally by failing to provide needed care?

A

Neglect

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18
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Which of the following is an example of physical abuse?

A

Shoving a resident

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19
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Which of the following behaviors promotes Residents’ Rights?

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Encouraging a resident to participate in care planning

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20
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Which of the following is an example of an advance directive?

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Durable Power of Attorney for Health Care

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21
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Which of the following types of advance directives instruct medical personnel not to perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) if the person’s lungs and/or heart have stopped working?

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Do-not-resuscitate order (DNR)

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22
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Which organization typically investigates charges of abuse against NAs?

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NA Training Competency Evaluation Program (NATCEP)

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23
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With whom may an NA share a resident’s medical information?

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With other members of the care team

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24
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If a resident has a hearing impairment, the NA should…

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Face the resident with the light on the NA’s face

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25
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One way that an NA can help a resident who is visually impaired is to…

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Use the face of an imaginary clock to explain the position of objects

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26
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Positive responses to cultural diversity include…

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Valuing and respecting each person as an individual

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27
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The part of the word that is added to the end of a root to form a new word is called a(n)

A

Suffix

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28
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Types of verbal communication include…

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Writing

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29
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What is a proper way for an NA to respond if a resident does not hear her or does not understand her?

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The NA should speak slowly and clearly

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30
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What is the best way a nursing assistant can respond to a combative resident?

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The NA should remain calm and lower the tone of her voice

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31
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What is the correct order of the three-step communication process?

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The sender sends a message. The receiver receives message. Receiver provides feedback.

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32
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When should documentation be recorded?

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Immediately after care is given

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33
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Which of the following is an example of nonverbal communication?

A

Pointing to a cookie

34
Q

Which of the following shows the correct conversion of 2:35 p.m. to military time?

A

14:35 hours

35
Q

Which of the following are ways for NAs to avoid barriers to communication?

A

The NA should ask open-ended questions that require more than yes or no responses.

36
Q

Which of the following should an NA report about a resident to the nurse immediately?

A

Chest pain, high fever

37
Q

Which of the following shows the correct conversion of 0530 to regular time?

A

5:30 am

38
Q

Why is it important for an NA to consider a resident’s cultural background when communicating with him?

A

Because cultural background helps determine how people communicate and can help the NA communicate better with the resident.

39
Q

A sign that a stroke is occurring is

A

The inability to speak or to speak clearly

40
Q

If a resident is in shock, a nursing assistant should

A

Elevate the legs unless the resident has a head or abdominal injury

41
Q

In which of the following situations should an NA give abdominal thrusts to a resident?

A

The resident cannot speak, breathe, or cough.

42
Q

The first two steps to take when approaching an emergency are

A

Assess the situation and assess the victim

43
Q

To control bleeding, a nursing assistant should

A

Hold a thick pad against the wound and press down hard

44
Q

What is the medical term for difficulty breathing?

A

Dyspnea

45
Q

What is the medical term for fainting?

A

Syncope

46
Q

Which of the following is best to use on a burn?

A

Cool water

47
Q

Which of the following is true of resident falls?

A

An incident report will need to be completed for all falls.

48
Q

A condition in which the person has suffered brain damage either while in the uterus or during birth and which causes problems with muscle coordination, gait, and speech is

A

Cerebral palsy

49
Q

Activities of daily living (ADLs) include

A

Brushing teeth

50
Q

If a nursing assistant encounters a consenting adult resident in a sexual situation, she should

A

Provide privacy and leave the room

51
Q

Mrs. Goldman, a resident, begins to tell her nursing assistant, Gene, about the last religious service she attended. Gene does not believe in God. Gene’s best response is to

A

Listen quietly to Mrs. Goldman

52
Q

Normal changes of aging include

A

Thinner, drier skin

53
Q

The most common developmental disability is

A

Intellectual disability

54
Q

What is one way a nursing assistant can promote a resident’s independence?

A

Allowing a resident to do a task by himself no matter how long it takes him

55
Q

Which of the following statements is true of the normal aging process?

A

Most elderly people are active and engaged in activities.

56
Q

A resident who has her head and shoulders elevated and is in a semi-sitting position (45 to 60 degrees) is in the ________ position.

A

Fowler’s

57
Q

A resident who is lying on either her left or her right side is in the _______ position.

A

Lateral

58
Q

A resident who is lying on her stomach with her arms at her sides is in the ________ position.

A

Prone

59
Q

A resident who is lying flat on his back with his head and shoulders supported by a pillow is in the ________ position.

A

Supine

60
Q

Dangling means

A

Sitting up with legs over side of bed

61
Q

How often should bed-bound residents be repositioned?

A

At least every two hours

62
Q

How often should residents in wheelchairs be repositioned?

A

At least every hour

63
Q

How should a resident use a cane to aid ambulation?

A

Place the cane about six inches in front of his stronger leg.

64
Q

If a resident starts to fall, the best thing an NA can do is to

A

Widen her stance and bring the resident’s body close to her

65
Q

When a resident can walk, he or she is

A

Ambulating

66
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When transferring residents who have a strong side and a weak side, the NA should plan the move so that

A

The stronger side moves first

67
Q

When using a transfer belt, the NA should

A

Place it over the resident’s clothing

68
Q

Baseline vital signs are

A

Initial values that can be compared to future measurements

69
Q

Before weighing a resident, the scale should be balanced at

A

Zero

70
Q

Which of the following is a reason that new residents may have trouble adjusting to life in a care facility?

A

They have had to leave their home.

71
Q

RACE is an acronym for a safety rule, and means

A

Remove residents, Activate alarm or call 911, Contain fire, Extinguish

72
Q

What information does a Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) contain?

A

Description of emergency response actions

73
Q

When should a nursing assistant identify a resident?

A

Before helping with feeding

74
Q

Which of the following statements is true of preventing falls?

A

Clear walkways of clutter.

75
Q

Which of the following terms applies to body mechanics?

A

Fulcrum and lever

76
Q

Which of the following is a way to use proper body mechanics?

A

The NA should stand with her legs shoulder-width apart.

77
Q

A ____ is the permanent and painful shortening of a muscle.

A

Contracture

78
Q

Bending a body part is called

A

Flexion

79
Q

Deep breathing exercises help

A

Clear the lungs of mucus

80
Q

Goals of rehabilitation include

A

Helping a resident adapt to a disability

81
Q

Passive range of motion (PROM) exercises are done

A

When a resident cannot move on her own

82
Q

Which of the following is an example of a prosthesis?

A

An artificial eye to replace an eye that has been lost

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