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A resident is on oxygen. He tells the nurse aide that he is not getting enough oxygen through the tubing. What should the nurse aide do first?
A) Turn up the oxygen B) Turn off the oxygen C) Check the tubing D) Tell the patient to breathe faster to get more oxygen. |
Check the tubing
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Which of the following choices is needed to communicate with a completely deaf resident?
A) An amplified phone system. B) A loud voice. C) Reduced noise. D) Pen and Paper. |
Pen and Paper.
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A nurse aide is called away from a resident's
beside. When the nurse aide returns, the resident screams, "I'm too old and too sick to be left alone." How should the nurse aide respond? A) "You're fine. Don't carry on so." B) "I understand, but I have other things to do." C) "Why don't you just forget it and rest awhile?" D) "I'm sorry I had to leave. Can I help you now?" |
"I'm sorry I had to leave. Can I help you
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Which of the following is least likely to cause a skin tear?
A) Ring or watch B) Friction C) Short cropped nails D) Pulling on an extremity |
Short cropped nails
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The nursing assistant is walking a resident around the unit, and the resident starts to fall. The first action of the nursing assistant should be which of the following?
A) Leave the resident and quickly grab the nearest chair B) Get behind the resident and ease the patient the patient to the ground slowly. C) Get to the nearest phone and call for assistance D) Grab the resident by the arm and lift him or her up. |
Get behind the resident and ease the patient the patient to the ground slowly.
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A resident refuses to have a bath and to shave
every day. He has not bathed for a week. What should the nurse aide do? A) Force the resident to take a bath and shave every day B) Ask the charge nurse for assistance with the problem C) Leave the resident alone as he will want a bath some day D) Tell the resident's family that the resident has not bathed in a week. |
Ask the charge nurse for assistance with the
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When assisting a resident who has right-sided weakness to get dressed in the morning, which arm is placed in the sleeve of the shirt first?
A) Right side ( the affected side) B) Left side (the non-affected side) C) Both sides at the same time D) Which ever side is easiest for the nursing assistant |
Right side ( the affected side)
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A resident is being discharged from the nursing
home. He tells the nurse aide that he feels worried about the change. What is the nurse aide's most helpful response? A) Encourage the resident to talk about his feelings B) Tell the resident not to worry as things will work out fine C) Tell the resident that he should be happy to leave the nursing home. D) Suggest to the resident that his worries will go away if he ignores them. |
Encourage the resident to talk about his
feelings |
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A resident is dehydrated. The nurse aide's
assignment says "Force fluids." What should the nurse aide do? A) Increase the resident's fluid intake B) Decrease the resident's fluid intake C) Give liquids with meals only D) Measure the output |
Increase the resident's fluid intake
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A resident has trouble finding her room. What
could the nurse aide do to help this resident? A) Speak sharply to her whenever she goes to the wrong room B) Assign another resident to watch her C) Keep her in her room D) Make a special sign for her door |
Make a special sign for her door
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Which of the following is a true statement about the elderly?
A) They have no sex drive B) They prefer to be alone C) They often have problems with vision D) They are not concerned about privacy |
They often have problems with vision
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What is the first action of a nursing assistant before performing a procedure?
A) Informing the nurse that you are going to the resident's room to perform the procedure. B) Checking the resident's identification. C) Providing privacy. D) Documenting the procedure. |
Checking the resident's identification.
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While making rounds at 3:00 A.M., a nurse aide
hears a resident crying softly. How should the nurse aide respond? A) Tell the resident that everything will be better in the morning B) Tell the resident that everything is fine and to cheer up C) Pretend not to notice that the resident is crying. D) Ask the resident what is wrong |
Ask the resident what is wrong
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A nurse aide finds clean linen lying on the floor near the linen cart. What should the nurse aide do?
A) Discard the linen in the soiled linen hamper B) Place the linen on the clean linen cart and cover the cart C) Place the linen in a resident's room for immediate use D) Leave the linen on the floor for housekeeping staff to remove. |
Discard the linen in the soiled linen hamper
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What is the medical term for high blood pressure?
A) Tachycardia B) Hypertension C) Bradypnea D) Hypotension |
Hypertension
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Which of the following is true regarding the resident's phone rights?
A) Telephones are provided to each resident B) Access to phones and privacy is provided to each resident C) Telephones can be used under supervision D) Resident access is provided during daytime hours only |
Access to phones and privacy is provided to each resident
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When a resident refuses a bath, the nursing assistant should perform which of the following actions?
A) Inform the resident that everyone must take a bath when it is scheduled B) Communicate the resident's refusal to the charge nurse C) Go ahead and bathe the resident D) Respect the resident's wishes |
Respect the resident's wishes
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Which of the following choices is not a safety precaution used for showering a resident?
A) Checking the water temperature before assisting the resident into the shower. B) Locking the wheels on the shower chair. C) Leaving the resident unattended in the shower. D) Promptly drying and covering the resident after the shower is completed. |
Leaving the resident unattended in the shower.
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Which muscles are injured most often when a nursing assistant does not use proper body mechanics for a procedure?
A) Back muscle B) shoulder muscle C) Neck muscle D) Leg muscle |
Back muscle
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Which of the following is performed to increase muscle strength and joint mobility of a redsident who is unable to voluntarily move his or her limbs?
A) Resistance exercises. B) Aerobic exercises. C) Active range of motion exercises. D) Passive range of motion exercises. |
Passive range of motion exercises
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Which of the following is an example of neglect?
A) Changing the resident as soon as you discover he or she is soiled. B) Leaving the floor after reporting to your supervisor. C) Calling for assistance when needed to care for the resident. D) Applying a restraint too tight. |
Applying a restraint too tight.
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Which of the following is the first sign of a decubitus ulcer?
A) Bleeding B) Redness C) Bruising D) Swelling |
Redness
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Which of the following devices is used to prevent contractures?
A) Hand roll B) Cane C) Back support D) Ace bandage |
Hand roll
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Which of the following is the correct method for counting respirations?
A) Look at your watch and the resident's abdomen at the same time B) Look at your watch, count 10 respirations, and then examine our watch again C) Look only at the abdomen and count for 30 seconds D) Look at your watch and have a second nursing assistant count the respirations |
Look at your watch and the resident's abdomen at the same time
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Which of the following terms is used to define when a resident becomes more confused each day during the evening or night hours?
A) Alzheimer's Disease B) Dementia C) Psychosis D) Sundowner's Syndrome |
Sundowner's Syndrome
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A resident was given a stuffed animal as a gift. The resident wants to keep the stuffed animal with her much of the time. What should the nurse aide do?
A) Explain that adults do not hold stuffed animals B) Ask her relatives to take the stuffed animal home. C) Suggest that she keep the stuffed animal on the windowsill D) Let her hold the stuffed animal whenever she wants to |
Let her hold the stuffed animal whenever she
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One of the residents you care for is a member of your church. When someone from the church inquires about the resident's medical condition, your best response sould be which of the following?
A) Inform the person that all information regarding all residents is confidential and you cannot disclose the information to him or her. B) Tell the person that the resident's condition is unchanged and that he or she should visit the reisident soon. C) Ignore the request for the information and talk about upcoming church activities D) Tell the person to ask the resident's nurse for information |
Inform the person that all information regarding all residents is confidential and you cannot disclose the information to him or her.
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gloves are to be worn when performing which of the following activities?
A) Changing the resident's clothes. B) Feeding the resident. C) Performing peri-care. D) Changing the resident's position in the chair. |
Performing peri-care
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When a confused resident is placed in restraints by the nurse, the nursing assistant knows which of the following is true?
A) The resident should not be touched because the resident might cause harm to others. B) The resident is being punished. C) Assessment of the resident needs such bathroom, repositionin, and circulation must be conducted at least every 2 hours. D) Residents are not allowed to have any visitors. |
Assessment of the resident needs such bathroom, repositionin, and circulation must be conducted at least every 2 hours.
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The resident is to be placed in Fowler's position. Which of the following is the correct definition of this position?
A) Head of the bed is 45 - 60 degrees with legs either bent or straight B) Head of bed flat C) Bed flat with feet higher than the head D) Head of bed 15 degrees with legs either bent or straight |
Head of the bed is 45 - 60 degrees with legs either bent or straight
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A resident has an indwelling catheter. As the
nurse aide cares for him, which of these should the nurse aide report to the charge nurse immediately? A) The resident complains of pain and burning. B) The urine in the collection bag is clear and light yellow in color C) The resident tells the nurse aide that he hates to have a catheter D) The urine in the collection bag is hanging below the level of the bladder |
The resident complains of pain and burning
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The nursing assistant is offered a $10 tip by a family member for taking good care of her mother. Which of the following is the best course of action for the nursing assistant?
A) Ask another nursing assistant what they would do. B) Say thank you and take the money. C) Refuse to accept the money. D) Instruct the family members to give the money to the supervisor. |
Refuse to accept the money
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A resident tells the nurse aide that her hearing aid is not working. What should the nurse aide do first?
A) Turn up the volume B) Change the battery C) Tell the charge nurse D) Check to see that the hearing aid is turned on |
Check to see that the hearing aid is turned
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Which of the following is not included in the resident's right to information?
A) Latest hospital inspection results B) Notification in advance to change room or roommate C) Right to file a complaint with the state survey agency D) Right to free or reduced medical care |
Right to free or reduced medical care
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A resident cannot walk by herself. What must
the nurse aide do before leaving her room? A) Give her a bedpan B) Tell her to shout if she needs help C) Put the call light where she can reach it D) Let another nurse aide know that she is in her room |
Put the call light where she can reach it
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Which of the following is the first stage of grief as presented by Elizabeth Kubler-Ross?
A) Denial B) Acceptance C) Anger D) Bargaining |
Denial
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What is the best source of information about the care a nurse aide needs to give a resident?
A) The resident's family B) The resident's plan of care C) The resident's roommate D) Other nurse aides on the unit |
The resident's plan of care
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The nurse administering the wrong medication to a resident is an example of which of the following?
A) Negligence B) Malpractice C) Slander D) Assault |
Malpractice
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The resident consumed 3 ounces of juice. How many milliliters should the nursing assistant document on the flow sheet?
A) 120 ml B) 60 ml C) 45 ml D) 90 ml |
90 ml
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Which of the following behaviors is considered a demonstration of caring?
A) The timely completion of an assignment B) Taking the time to listen to the resident C) Obtaining the vital signs for the unit before lunch D) Not changing the resident when soiled |
Taking the time to listen to the resident
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A resident dies during the night. At breakfast,
another resident who was his friend, begins to talk to the nurse aide about the death. What should the nurse aide do? A) Distract the resident by talking about the news of the day B) Tell the resident to find someone else to talk to. C) Allow the resident to talk about the death D) Find out who told the resident about the death. |
Allow the resident to talk about the death
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Which of the following is the correct definition for NPO?
A) Nothing by mouth B) Only liquids by mouth C) Residents may only have ice chips D) Residents may have only thickened liquids |
Nothing by mouth
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Who should the nursing assistant report to when the resident is threatening to leave the facility without physician permission?
A) Physician B) Supervisor C) Nurse D) Dietician |
Nurse
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Which of the following is the most appropriate action of the nursing assistant when a resident complains of chect pain?
A) Provide the resident with water. B) Place the resident in prone position. C) Call for help immediately. D) Check the resident's blood sugar. |
Call for help immediately.
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Which of the following is the last action taken by the nursing assistant when making a resident's bed?
A) Handwashing B) Removing all wrinkles from the bed C) Repositioning the bed to a low position D) Fastening the call light near the resident |
Handwashing
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Which of the following phrases best defines the term STAT?
A) As soon as possible. B) Within the next 2-3 hours. C) By the end of the shift. D) Immediately. |
Immediately.
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In which of the following food groups is Vitamin D found?
A) Breads and cereals. B) Fruits and Vegetables. C) Protein D) Dairy. |
Dairy.
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Which of the following is an appropriate response to a resident who is making sexual comments?
A) Thank you, no one has flirted with me in a long time B) I am going to ignore that comment C) The comment is not acceptable to me D) I bet you tell all the girls that |
The comment is not acceptable to me
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Which of the following is the best action of the nursing assistant when assisting a resident with AM (morning) care to encourage independence?
A) Allowing the resident to do as much as possible for himself or herself and then assisting him or her with the rest of the AM care. B) Waiting until the resident is well rested and then offering AM care. C) Providing the resident with the needed materials and then leaving him or her alone to complete the AM care without further assistance. D) Waiting until the resident complains of the need to be cleaned and then he or she will want to do more for himself or herself. |
Allowing the resident to do as much as possible for himself or herself and then assisting him or her with the rest of the AM care.
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Which of the following is a true statement regarding religious beliefs?
A) Employees are to impose their religious beliefs on the residents. B) Employees are never to discuss religious beliefs with residents. C) Residents have a right to practice their own religious beliefs. D) Family members are responsible to bring the religious leaders in to speak to the resident. |
Residents have a right to practice their own religious beliefs
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Which of the following best defines restorative nursing?
A) Helping to regain strength B) Promoting well-being C) Increasing self-care ability D) All of the above |
All of the above
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When helping to left a resident up in bed, which of the following positions demonstrates proper use of body mechanics?
A) Keep your back and knees straight, and lift using your thigh muscles. B) Bend slightly as the waist, keeping knees partially flexed, and lift with your leg muscles. C) Bend slightly at the waist, keep knees partially flexed and lift with your back muscle. D) Use whatever position and muscles you feel most comfortable |
Bend slightly as the waist, keeping knees partially flexed, and lift with your leg muscles.
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When caring for a resident who ia anxious, it is important for the nursing assistant to do which of the following?
A) Have restraints available in case of escalation to violence B) Remain calm and speak softly C) Keep the room bright D) Turn on the television to distract the resident |
Remain calm and speak softly
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The resident calls the nursing assistant into his room to tell her that his dentures are lost. Which of the following is the best action of the nursing assistant?
A) Tell the resident that he will be able to eat without them because he is on a pureed diet. B) Notify the charge nurse C) Go through all the resident's belonging in case he hid them D) Notify the resident's family |
Notify the charge nurse
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Which of the following is true regarding the use of a gait belt?
A) Use a rocking and pulling motion when using the belt to get up from a sitting position B) Transfer to resident's strong side C) More than one caregiver might be needed D) Proper body mechanic are not needed with use of a gait belt |
Use a rocking and pulling motion when using the belt to get up from a sitting position
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If the nursing assistant recognizes that a resident is not eating enough, he or she should do which of the following?
A) Offer dietary supplements such as Ensure as prescribed B) Administer vitamins to the resident C) Provide an additional tray D) Tell the nurse the resident needs tube feeding |
Offer dietary supplements such as Ensure as prescribed
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A nurse aide is cleaning a resident's closet. He finds moldy food and throws it away. The
resident shouts, "Leave my food alone." What is the best response by the nurse aide? A) "Why are you saving this food? Do you get hungry between meals?" B) "You should eat all your meals, so that you are not hungry later on." C) "Hiding food is against health laws." D) "This moldy food smells awful." |
"Why are you saving this food? Do you get
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Which of the following is the correct method of washing the perineum of a resident who has an indwelling catheter?
A) Wash from the rectum to the meatus B) Wash the meatus with peroxide C) Wash away from the meatus D) Provide traction to the catheter while washing the meatus |
Wash away from the meatus
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Which of the following is a description of a stage one decubitus ulcer?
A) Redness. B) Open area with redness. C) Black area. D) Open area with visible bone |
Redness.
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When a resident is dying, which sense is lost last?
A) Taste B) Smell C) Hearing D) Sight |
Hearing
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