Workbook Module 2

Question 1

Why is proper grooming important for nursing assistants?

Answer 1

Proper grooming affects how confident residents feel about the care NAs give

Question 2

How often should a nursing assistant bathe

Answer 2

Every day

Question 3

Which of the following items should nursing assistants not use before going to work

Answer 3

Perfume

Question 4

Hair should always be

Answer 4

Brushed or combed

Question 5

Which of the following would be a good type of clothing for a nursing assistant to wear to work?

Answer 5

Clean, ironed uniform

Question 6

Which of the following would be the best choice for a nursing assistant to wear to work?

Answer 6

Watch

Question 7

Why should artificial nails not be worn to work?

Answer 7

They harbor bacteria

Question 8

Which of the following statements is true of the chain of command?

Answer 8

It describes the line of authority

Question 9

Liability is a legal term that means

Answer 9

Someone can be held responsible for harming someone else

Question 10

Why should a nursing assistant not perform tasks that are not assigned to him?

Answer 10

The NA may put himself or a resident in danger

Question 11

The assessment step of the nursing process involves

Answer 11

Getting information about the resident and reviewing this information.

Question 12

The diagnosis step of the nursing process involves

Answer 12

Identifying health problems and resident needs

Question 13

The planning step of the nursing process involves

Answer 13

Setting goals and creating a care plan

Question 14

The implementation step of the nursing process involves

Answer 14

Putting the care plan into action

Question 15

The evaluation step of the nursing process involves

Answer 15

Deciding if goals were met

Question 16

The goal of the nursing process is to

Answer 16

Plan and evaluate the resident’s care needs

Question 17

Five guidelines for managing time

Answer 17

• Plan ahead
• Prioritize
• Make a Schedule
• Combine Activities
• Get Help

Question 18

Plans activities to help residents socialize and stay mentally and physically active

Answer 18

Activities Director

Question 19

A registered nurse who has completed training at the postgraduate level; four types are nurse practitioner, nurse anesthetist, nurse-midwife, and clinical nurse specialist

Answer 19

Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN)

Question 20

Licensed professional who has completed one to two years of education and is able to administer medications and give treatments

Answer 20

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) or Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN)

Question 21

Helps residents get support services, such as counseling and financial assistance

Answer 21

Medical Social Worker (MSW)

Question 22

Performs assigned tasks, such as measuring vital signs, providing personal care, and reporting observations to other care team members

Answer 22

Nursing Assistant (NA)

Question 23

Helps residents learn to adapt to disabilities by training them to perform activities of daily living and other activities

Answer 23

Occupational Therapist (OT)

Question 24

Develops a treatment plan to increase movement, improve circulation, promote healing, reduce pain, prevent disability, and regain or maintain mobility

Answer 24

Physical Therapist (PT or DPT)

Question 25

Licensed professional who diagnoses disease or disability, prescribes medication, and works under the supervision of a doctor

Answer 25

Physician or Doctor (MD or DO)

Question 26

Licensed professional who diagnoses disease or disability and prescribes treatment

Answer 26

Physician Assistant

Question 27

Assesses a resident’s nutritional status and develops a treatment plan that may include creating special diets

Answer 27

Registered Dietitian (RD or RDN)

Question 28

Coordinates, manages, and provides skilled nursing care, as well as supervises nursing assistants’ daily care of residents

Answer 28

Registered Nurse (RN)

Question 29

Person whose condition, goals, priorities, treatment, and progress are what the care team revolves around

Answer 29

Resident

Question 30

Identifies communication disorders and creates a care plan, as well as teaches exercises to help the resident improve or overcome speech problems and evaluates a person’s ability to swallow food and drink

Answer 30

Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP)