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A resident who used to go to the bathroom by herself now asks for assistance to walk to the bathroom. What is the appropriate response by the nurse aide? A. Assist the resident and report the change to the charge nurse. B. Understand that these changes are just a normal part of aging. C. Update the resident's care plan and explain the change to the charge nurse. D. Encourage independence and suggest that the resident try going to the bathroom on her own. correct answers A. Assist the resi...

A female resident's husband has asked for some time alone with his wife in her room. What should the NA do? A. Let the husband visit but listen outside the door. B. Let husband visit and leave the door open. C. Tell husband not to disturb his wife. D. Let the husband visit in private correct answers D. Let the husband visit in private A resident needs range of motion (ROM) exercises every day. When the NA tries to help her do the exercises, the resident says she will not do them. She say...

Which of the following is the nurse aide most likely to observe in a resident who has a low blood sugar? A. Shakiness or trembling B. Thirst and dry mouth C. Sweet breath odor D. Increased urine correct answers A. Shakiness or trembling Residents are most likely to feel the urge to have a bowel movement A. after taking a nap. B. after eating a meal. C. just before bedtime. D. during the shift change. correct answers B. after eating a meal. Before helping a resident to stand who...

A resident often carries a doll with her, treating it like her baby. One day she is wandering around crying that she can't find her baby. The nurse aide should (A) ask the resident where she last had the doll. (B) ask the activity department if they have any other dolls. (C) offer comfort to the resident and help her look for her baby. (D) let the other staff know the resident is very confused and should be watched closely. correct answers (C) offer comfort to the resident and help her lo...

What is an example of neglect? A. Tying a patient to a wheelchair. B. Not locking a wheelchair prior to transferring. C. Slapping a patient. D. Following the care plan exactly. correct answers B. Not locking a wheelchair prior to transferring. A government sponsored health insurance program for people over 65 is called: A. Health insurance program for the poor. B. Metoprolol C. Medicare. D. Medicaid. correct answers C. Medicare. Touching a resident without their permission is call...

Which of the following options is FALSE in regards to feeding a patient? * 1/1 a. Allow the patient time to swallow before offering another bite b. Record the amount of food that the patient consumed using a percentage c. Feed the patient while they are in a sitting position d. Use a fork to feed the patient correct answers D Mrs. Hamada has an order for strict I&O. You note that she drank half of a 6 oz. glass of juice, 4 oz. of milk, and 8 oz. of coffee. Therefore, you document 1/1 a...

The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) is important to the nurse aide because it * 1/1 A. allows residents to carry health care from the hospital to the nursing home. B. provides for insurance coverage for residents and health care workers. C. identifies protected health information that must remain confidential. D. provides accountability for care offered across health care settings. correct answers C Which of the following is a right of nursing home residents? ...

Which of the following is an example of a duty that nursing assistants generally perform? * 1/1 A. Bathing residents B. Giving medication to residents C. Diagnosing residents' illnesses D. Making financial decisions for residents correct answers A Which of the following is the safest way to confirm a resident's identity? * 1/1 A. Look at the door number and compare it to your room list. B. Call the resident by name and see if the person answers. C. Ask the resident's roommate. D....

A fracture pan is correct answers a bedpan that is flatter than the regular bedpan. It is used for residents who cannot assist with raising their hips onto a regular bedpan Daily fluid intake correct answers A healthy person should take in 64 to 96 ounces of fluid each day to maintain health Items used to take a blood pressure correct answers A stethoscope and a blood pressure cuff--also called a sphygmomanometer Nurse Aide Training Competency Evaluation Program correct answers Makes th...

Ambulate means to? correct answers Walk. When ambulating a patient it is best to use a? correct answers Gait belt. A resident is coughing while eating but not choking, you should? correct answers Encourage coughing and watch them closely. Ways to help constipation would be? correct answers Exercise and adequate fluid intake. What should you do if you see confused residents who walk to other units? correct answers Make sure they are safe by walking with them and saying you had a nice ...