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Question 1

Which of the following is a basic human need?

Answer 1

security needs
esteem needs
social needs

Question 2

Which of the following is a physical need of patients?

Answer 2

food

Question 3

As a nursing assistant, which of the following measures can you take to provide patient safety?

Answer 3

ensure that side rails are up as needed

Question 4

What populations are most often provided care in a long-term care facility?

Answer 4

geriatric population

Question 5

Which of the following is an example of a defense mechanism?

Answer 5

denial

Question 6

What can a nursing assistant do to assist a patient who is having trouble breathing?

Answer 6

adjust the patient’s position in bed

Question 7

You should understand cultural beliefs, practices, and behaviors so that you can

Answer 7

identify and respect your patient’s needs.

Question 8

An example of an ADL is

Answer 8

reading.

Question 9

What is the first (lowest) level in Maslow’s hierarchy of needs?

Answer 9

physical needs

Question 10

The group of needs that, when met, make people feel safe are called

Answer 10

security needs.