An acute illness is - A sudden illness from which the person is expected to recover
Persons living in nursing centers are called - residents
The nursing team involves the following except - Doctors
You have an important role in meeting standards and in the survey process. You must do the
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An acute illness is - A sudden illness from which the person is expected to recover
Persons living in nursing centers are called - residents
The nursing team involves the following except - Doctors
You have an important role in meeting standards and in the survey process. You must do the
following except - Interview patients and family
The Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1987 is a - Federal Law
OBRA requires retraining and/or new competency evaluation for persons who - Have not
worked as a nursing assistant for 2 years
Does a nurse have to delegate a task to you? - No. The nurse makes delegation decisions that
are best for the person
A nursing assistant is also an EMT who works for the fire dept. In her EMT role, she is
allowed to start IVs. On the weekend, she works as a nursing assistant at a nursing center. The
RN asks her to start an IV on a resident. What should the nursing assistant do? - Politely
refuse to do the task and explain why
Unlawful restraint or restriction of a person's movement is - False imprisonment
You see a nursing assistant hitting a resident. What should you do? - Tell the nurse
Work ethics mean - Behavior in the workplace
You should wear a wristwatch that - Has a sweep hand
Treating the person with dignity is - Respectfulness
A nursing center wants to hire you. Which is NOT required? - A photo
You see two health team members talking quietly to each other. You tell your co-worker what
you overhear. This is - Gossip
You need to talk to the nurse about a patient or resident. Where should you do this? - In
private
Before leaving the unit for a break, you need to - Tell the nurse
,A patient's care is assigned to Sally. The patient needs to use the bathroom. Sally is on a meal
break. Who will help the patient? - Any staff member on the unit will help
Which will NOT protect patients, residents, and you from harm? - Making excuses or blaming
others for your actions
Stress is - The response or change in the body caused by any emotional, physical, social, or
economic factor
Which of the following are used to record frequent measurements or observations? - Flow
sheets
When should you report changes in the person's condition? - At once
These statements are about charting, Which is incorrect? - You can chart a procedure before
completing it
When charting, you should record - Safety measures performed
Messages sent through facial expressions, gestures, posture, and body movements is - Body
language
Which is correct? - Calling patients and residents by their titles (Mr./Mrs./Ms./Dr.) promotes
dignity and shows respect
You can help a new resident fel safe and secure by - Listening to the person's concerns
Family and friends usually help meet the person's - Love and belonging needs
Which is a common response to illness and disability - Anger
You ask a patient a question. You should - Give the person time to process what you asked
Which is important when communicating with persons who are disabled? - Your attitude
The process of cell division in called - Mitosis
The point at which two or more bones meet is a - Joint
Which is NOT a main part of the brain? - Spinal cord
Another name for the trachea is the - windpipe
Which separates the lungs from the abdominal cavity? - The diaphragm
The process of breaking food down physically and chemically for absorption and use by the
body is - Digestion
, Digestion begins in the - Mouth
The stomach is located in the - Upper left part of the abdominal cavity (LUQ)
The urinary system - Removes waste products from the blood
Too little thyroid hormone results in the following EXCEPT - Too much sugar in the blood
The rate of growth and development is the same for each person - False
Which is a developmental task of adolescence - Accepting changes in the body and appearance
During middle adulthood several physical changes occur. Which is CORRECT? - It is common
to need eyeglasses
Geriatrics is - The care of aging people
Why is the ability to sense heat, cold, and pain reduced in older persons? - The skin has fewer
nerve endings
Older people usually need a shower or bath - Twice a week
Older people often complain about how food tastes. This is because - Taste buds decrease in
number
An older person may have swallowing difficulties because of - Less saliva
Men may have difficulty urinating because the - Prostate gland enlarges
The need to urinate at night is reduced if the person - Drinks most fluids before 1700
Paralysis and loss of sensory function in the legs and lower trunk is - Paraplegia
To correctly identify the person before giving care, which is correct? - Check identifying
information in the assignment sheet with that on the ID bracelet
A patient is receiving continuous oxygen. The person wants to smoke. Which is correct? -
Smoking is not allowed where oxygen is being used
The safe use of electrical equipment involves the following except - Standing in water
When transferring a person to or from a wheelchair - The wheels must be locked
These statements are about preventing falls. Which is incorrect? - You can borrow a residents
wheelchair for another person
Bed rails are considered restraints if the person cannot lower them without help - True
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