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Test 2 Flashcards

1
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A __________ keeps the covers from pushing down on a resident’s feet.

A

Bed Cradle

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2
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A nursing assistant should reposition immobile residents at least every

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Two hours

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3
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How does the skin appear when it first begins to break down?

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Skin turns pale, white, red, or purple.

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4
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Oral care should be done at least ____ time(s) a day.

A

Two

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5
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Residents who are unconscious may still be able to

A

Hear

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6
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Ways to prevent aspiration during oral care of unconscious residents include

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Using as little liquid as possible when giving oral care

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7
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What is a good way for a nursing assistant to promote respect, dignity, and privacy when helping a resident with care?

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The NA should encourage the resident to do as much as possible for herself.

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8
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When cleaning the perineal area, the NA should

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Work from front to back

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9
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Which of the following is an example of an activity of daily living (ADL)?

A

Eating

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10
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Which of the following statements is true of dentures?

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Clean dentures should be returned to the resident or stored in a denture cup.

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11
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Which of the following is true about oral care?

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Oral care includes brushing the tongue and caring for the lips.

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12
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Which of the following is a condition that increases the risk of pressure ulcers?

A

Restricted mobility

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13
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Which of the following statements is true about pressure ulcers?

A

Pressure ulcers can lead to life-threatening infections.

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14
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Which of the following is at a higher risk of skin breakdown?

A

Tailbone (sacrum)

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15
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Which of the following statements is true of hair care?

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Residents’ hair should be handled gently because hair can be pulled out when combing or brushing it.

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16
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Which of the following is true of helping a resident dress?

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If a resident has weakness on one side, the NA should start with the weaker side when dressing.

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17
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At which angle should residents be positioned for eating?

A

90 degrees

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18
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How can an NA best help residents with eating?

A

The nursing assistant should identify the food and fluids in front of residents.

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19
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If a resident refuses to wear a clothing protector, the nursing assistant should

A

Respect the resident’s refusal

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20
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To convert ounces to milliliters, the NA should multiply by

A

30

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21
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To help prevent aspiration, residents should be in the ________ position when eating.

A

Upright

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22
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What does the abbreviation NPO mean?

A

Nothing by mouth

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23
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What is the first food to be restricted in a low-sodium diet?

A

Salt

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24
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When assisting residents who have had a stroke, the nursing assistant should

A

Watch for signs of choking

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25
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When serving meal trays, the nursing assistant should

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Correctly identify a resident before serving the tray

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26
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Which of the following is one of the nutritional problems of the elderly?

A

Body movement slows, and reduced activity affects appetite.

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27
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Which of the following is a reason why a resident might be placed on a special diet?

A

Because the resident has food allergies

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28
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Which of the following is a common reason why a resident may be on a fluid-restricted diet?

A

The resident has heart disease.

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29
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Which of the following is true about food preferences?

A

Religion might influence food preference.

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30
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Which of the following is an effective way for an NA to help prevent dehydration?

A

The NA should encourage the resident to drink every time she sees him.

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31
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Which of the following are signs of unintended weight loss that should be reported?

A

Coughing or choking while eating

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32
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Which type of residents may have an order for thickened liquids?

A

Residents who have swallowing problems

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33
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Why is it important for a nursing assistant to observe plates and meal trays when residents have finished eating?

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It helps to identify a change in residents’ food preferences.

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34
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A _______ is used for residents who cannot assist to raise their hips onto a bedpan.

A

Fracture pan

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35
Q

Dip strips can test urine for

A

pH level

36
Q

Guidelines for proper catheter care by a nursing assistant include the following:

A

Keeping the genital area clean to prevent infection

37
Q

If a resident is going through bladder retraining, the NA should

A

Be positive and professional when handling incontinence

38
Q

When providing perineal care for a female resident, the nursing assistant should

A

Wipe from front to back

39
Q

Which is true of nursing assistants and catheters?

A

NAs observe and report regarding catheters.

40
Q

Which of the following statements is true of properly positioning a standard bedpan?

A

A standard bedpan should be positioned with the wider end aligned with the resident’s buttocks.

41
Q

Which type of urinary catheter remains inside a person for a period of time?

A

Indwelling catheter

42
Q

Which type of urine specimen does not include the first and last urine in the sample?

A

Clean-catch

43
Q

During an enema, a resident will be in the _______ position.

A

Sims’

44
Q

Occult blood means that the blood is

A

Hidden

45
Q

The best position for bowel elimination is

A

Squatting and leaning forward

46
Q

The opening in the abdomen in a resident with an ostomy is called a(n)

A

Stoma

47
Q

Which of the following care guidelines is true for gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)?

A

The resident should remain upright two to three hours after eating.

48
Q

Which of the following statements is true of ostomies?

A

Many people manage the ostomy appliance by themselves.

49
Q

Which of the following is a guideline for nursing assistants who are assisting with bowel retraining?

A

NAs should encourage residents to drink plenty of fluids.

50
Q

A nursing assistant (NA) will come into contact with microorganisms

A

Every time the NA touches something

51
Q

A person with TB disease

A

Can spread it to others

52
Q

Hand hygiene is

A

Washing hands with either plain or antiseptic soap and water or using alcohol-based hand rubs

53
Q

How is MRSA most often spread?

A

By direct physical contact

54
Q

If an NA needs to clean up a spill, what is the first step that she should take?

A

Put on gloves.

55
Q

Infection prevention is

A

A set of methods used to prevent the spread of disease

56
Q

The Bloodborne Pathogen Standard requires that

A

Employers have an exposure control plan

57
Q

The elderly are at a higher risk of infection because

A

They may have limited mobility

58
Q

The following are necessary links in the chain of infection. When an NA wears gloves, which link is broken, thus preventing the spread of disease?

A

Mode of transmission (a way for the disease to spread)

59
Q

The following are necessary links in the chain of infection. When an NA gets a vaccination shot for hepatitis B, which link will be affected and thus prevent hepatitis B infection?

A

Susceptible host (person who is likely to get the disease)

60
Q

The single most important thing the NA can do to prevent the spread of disease is to

A

Wash her hands

61
Q

Tuberculosis is

A

An airborne disease

62
Q

Which of the following is true of wearing gloves?

A

Gloves should be changed before contact with mucous membranes.

63
Q

Which of the following is the proper order to don PPE?

A

Put on gown, mask and goggles, and gloves.

64
Q

Which of the following statements is true of disinfection?

A

Disinfection kills some pathogens but not all of them.

65
Q

Which of the following is true of Transmission-Based Precautions?

A

They are practiced in addition to Standard Precautions.

66
Q

Which of the following is an NA responsibility related to infection prevention?

A

Following Standard Precautions in caring for all residents

67
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With whom should an NA use Standard Precautions?

A

With every resident in his care

68
Q

Blood pressure is measured using a

A

Sphygmomanometer

69
Q

Hypertension is the medical term for

A

High blood pressure

70
Q

The most common pulse that is used for measuring pulse rate is the

A

Radial pulse

71
Q

The normal pulse rate for adults is

A

60 to 100 beats per minute

72
Q

The normal respiration rate for adults ranges from

A

12-20 breaths per minute

73
Q

Under which of the following conditions should a nursing assistant not take an oral temperature on a person?

A

The person is confused or disoriented.

74
Q

Which of the following is the normal temperature range for the oral method?

A

97.6–99.6 degrees F

75
Q

Which of the following is true of non-sterile dressings?

A

They are applied to dry wounds.

76
Q

Which of the following statements is true of IVs?

A

Nursing assistants will observe the IV site for problems.

77
Q

Which of the following is a machine that changes air in a room into air with more oxygen?

A

Oxygen concentrator

78
Q

Which of the following thermometers is used to take a temperature from the ear?

A

Tympanic thermometer

79
Q

Which of the following is another word for armpit?

A

Axilla

80
Q

Which of the following statements is true of measuring rectal temperatures?

A

The NA must hold on to the thermometer at all times while taking a rectal temperature.

81
Q

Which of the following blood pressures falls within the normal range?

A

119/75

82
Q

Which of the following is an example of a correct way to write a blood pressure reading?

A

120/75

83
Q

Which of the following statements is true of pain?

A

Pain is a different experience for each person.

84
Q

Which of the following measures can help reduce pain?

A

Changing position

85
Q

Which of the following is something a nursing assistant should watch for when using warm and cold applications?

A

Blisters

86
Q

Which temperature is considered to be the most accurate?

A

Rectal

87
Q

Why should respirations be counted immediately after taking the pulse, while the fingers are still on the wrist?

A

People may breathe more quickly if they know they are being observed.

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