The Person's Unit

Question 1

The person’s area of the room is considered:

Answer 1

private

Question 2

Most healthy people are comfortable when the temperature is

Answer 2

68°F to 74°F.

Question 3

According to the CMS, a “comfortable” sound level:

Answer 3

• Does not interfere with a person’s hearing
• Promotes privacy when privacy is desired
• Allows the person to take part in social activities

Question 4

The six basic bed positions are:

Answer 4

• Flat
• Fowler’s position
• High-Fowler’s position
• Semi-Fowler’s position
• Trendelenburg’s position
• Reverse Trendelenburg’s position

Question 5

How many entrapment zones does a hospital bed system have?

Answer 5

Seven

Question 6

The bedside stand is

Answer 6

next to the bed.

Question 7

The overbed table is

Answer 7

moved over the bed by sliding the base under the bed.

Question 8

A client is paralyzed on the right side. The nurse aide should place the signaling device

Answer 8

On the left side of the bed near the client’s hand

Question 9

To maintain the person’s unit

Answer 9

Straighten bed linens as needed

Question 10

Call lights are answered

Answer 10

Promptly

Question 11

Full visual privacy means that:

Answer 11

The person is completely free from public view while in bed

Question 12

These statements are about room temperatures. Which is correct?

Answer 12

Older persons and those who are ill may need higher room temperatures

Question 13

High-Fowler’s position is when the:

Answer 13

Head of the bed is raised 60 to 90 degrees

Question 14

A person does not like drafts. Which of the following should you do?

Answer 14

Keep the person away from drafty areas

Question 15

A resident cannot control his bladder. To prevent odors, you need to:

Answer 15

Check him often

Question 16

Clean bed linen placed in a client’s room but NOT used should be

Answer 16

Put in the dirty linen container

Question 17

The nurse aide notices that the client’s radio cord is draped across a chair to reach the nearest outlet. The FIRST thing the nurse aide should do is

Answer 17

See if any changes can be made so that the radio can be plugged in safely

Question 18

The purpose of padding side rails on the client’s bed is to

Answer 18

Protect the client from injury

Question 19

What is the best way to keep a skilled nursing facility from having an unpleasant odor?

Answer 19

Empty bedpans and change linens in a timely manner

Question 20

Which of the following is true regarding the use of side rails on a bed?

• Side rails on one side of a bed should be raised at all times
• Side rails should be raised on both sides when making an occupied bed
• Side rails should be raised at night
• Side rails should not be raised unless stated in the care plan

Answer 20

Side rails should not be raised unless stated in the care plan