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To prevent falls, a nursing assistant should |
Clear walkways of clutter |
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Falls can lead to life threatening injuries |
True |
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To serve hot liquids to residents, a nursing assistant should |
Pour hot drinks away from residents |
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When should a nursing assistant identify a resident? |
Before helping with feeding |
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How should residents be positioned while they eat |
Sitting as upright as possible |
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Which of the following guidelines is true of working around oxygen equipment? |
Never allow open flames around oxygen |
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What information does a material safety data sheet (MSDS) contain? |
Description of emergency response actions |
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A restraint is a physical or chemical way to limit a person's movement. Restraining a resident includes |
Putting both side rails up on the bed |
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Which of the following is information a nursing assistant should be prepared to give when calling emergency services? |
The phone number and address where the emergency is happening |
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Which of the following conditions May mean you need emergency medical help? |
Person is unconscious |
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The first two steps and approaching an emergency are |
Assess the situation and the victim |
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The correct responses to choking Involve |
Performing abdominal thrusts to get blockage up out of the throat |
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If a resident is in shock, a nursing assistant should |
Elevate the feet unless the resident has a head or abdominal injury |
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To control bleeding, a nursing assistant, should |
Hold a thick pad or clean cloth against the wound and press down hard |
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Which of the following can a nursing assistant do if he or she suspects poisoning |
Look for a container that will help them find out what the resident took or ate |
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Which kind of burn involves just the outer layer of skin |
First degree |
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To treat a minor burn, a nursing assistant should |
Use cool, clean water |
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If resident faints, a nursing assistant should |
Lower them to the floor |
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Restraints can be applied |
Only with a doctor's order |
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When a resident is suspected of having a heart attack, a nursing assistant should |
Not give the person liquids or food |
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Insulin reactions can be caused by |
Too little food |
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Move furniture away to prevent injury to the resident who is having a seizure |
True |
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A sign that a stroke is occurring is |
The inability to speak or to speak clearly |
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Is a resident falls, and nursing assistant should |
Bring the residence body close and lower him or her to the floor |
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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 |
Encourage the resident to do as much as possible for themselves |
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What is a condition that increases the risk of pressure sores |
Restricted mobility |
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Pressure sores can lead to life-threatening infections |
True |
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A nursing assistant should reposition immobile residence at least every |
Two hours |
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What keeps the covers from pushing down on a residents feet |
Bed cradle |
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A serious problem that may result from restraints is |
Pressure sores |
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What is a skin care guideline |
Check the resident's skin daily and report changes |
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What part of the patient should be washed every day |
Perineum |
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When bathing a resident the nursing assistant should |
Make sure the room is warm enough |
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A diabetics toenails cannot be cut even if the resident request it |
True |
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How can a nursing assistant help promote independence and dignity while assisting with grooming |
By honoring the resident's preference |
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What is a normal temperature range for the oral method |
97.6-99.6 degrees Fahrenheit |
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Which thermometer is used to take temperature from the ear |
Tympanic thermometer |
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What is another word for armpit |
Axillary |
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Which temperature is considered to be the most accurate |
Rectal |
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Under which of the following conditions should a nursing assistant not take an oral temperature on a person |
The person is confused or disoriented |
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Which of the following statements is true of restraints |
People tend to respond better to restraint alternatives than to restraints |
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Why are mercury free thermometer is considered safer then the mercury thermometer |
They do not contain mercury, which is a dangerous substance |
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The NA must hold onto the thermometer at all times while taking a rectal temperature |
True |
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How far will tympanic thermometers be inserted into the ear? |
1/4 to 1/2 inch |
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What is the most common site to take the pulse |
Radial pulse |
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What should be documented about the resident's pulse |
Rate and method |
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The normal respiration rate for adults ranges |
From 12 to 20 breaths per minute |
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Why should respiration be counted immediately after taking the pulse |
People may breathe more quickly if they know they are being observed |
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Is 119/75 a normal blood pressure range |
Yes |
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What is hypertension |
High blood pressure |
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Blood pressure is measured using a |
Sphygmomanometer |
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An example of a restraint alternative is |
Giving the resident a repetitive task |
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Pain is a different experience for each person |
True |
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What can help reduce pain |
Change of position |
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How can cold applications help a person |
Cold prevent swelling and reduces pain |
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What is something a nursing assistant should watch for specifically when using warm and cold applications |
Blisters |
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A sitz bath is used to |
Clean perineal wounds |
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Nursing assistants will observe the IV site for problems |
True |
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What is true of non-sterile dressings |
Nursing assistants never assist with them |
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What is a machine which changes air in the room into air with more oxygen |
Oxygen concentrator |
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What color should urine normally be? |
Pale yellow |
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A lack of privacy can affect urination, as can stress |
True |
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If a restraint is applied, a nursing assistant must |
Check on the resident every 15 minutes |
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What is used for residents who cannot assist to raise their hips on to a bedpan |
Fracture pan |
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Inconsistence may be caused by |
Nervous system diseases |
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When providing perineal care for a female resident, the nursing assistant should |
Wipe from front to back |
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The best position for men to urinate is |
Standing |
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How many ounces of fluid each day should a healthy person take in |
64 to 96 |
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NAs observe and report regarding catheters |
True |
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The drainage bag must be kept lower than the hips or bladder |
True |
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What type of urine specimen does not include the first and last urine in the sample |
Clean catch |
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Dip strips contest urine for |
pH level |
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Which of the following is true of bladder retraining |
The nursing assistant should encourage the resident to drink plenty of fluids even if incontinence is a problem |
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Which of the following terms applies to the body mechanics |
Fulcrum and lever |
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Using good body mechanics includes |
Standing with the legs shoulderwidth apart |
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Which of the following should you not do when lifting a heavy object from the floor? |
Keep your feet close together |
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The acronym RACE as a safety rule means |
Remove residence, activate 911, contain fire, extinguish |
