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A __________ keeps the covers from pushing down on a resident’s feet.

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Bed Cradle

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A nursing assistant should reposition immobile residents at least every

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Two hours

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How does the skin appear when it first begins to break down?

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Skin turns pale, white, red, or purple.

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Oral care should be done at least ____ time(s) a day.

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Two

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Residents who are unconscious may still be able to

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Hear

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Ways to prevent aspiration during oral care of unconscious residents include

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Using as little liquid as possible when giving oral care

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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?

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The NA should encourage the resident to do as much as possible for herself.

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When cleaning the perineal area, the NA should

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Work from front to back

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Which of the following is an example of an activity of daily living (ADL)?

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Eating

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Which of the following statements is true of dentures?

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Clean dentures should be returned to the resident or stored in a denture cup.

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Which of the following is true about oral care?

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Oral care includes brushing the tongue and caring for the lips.

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Which of the following is a condition that increases the risk of pressure ulcers?

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Restricted mobility

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Which of the following statements is true about pressure ulcers?

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Pressure ulcers can lead to life-threatening infections.

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Which of the following is at a higher risk of skin breakdown?

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Tailbone (sacrum)

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Which of the following statements is true of hair care?

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Residents’ hair should be handled gently because hair can be pulled out when combing or brushing it.

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16
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Which of the following is true of helping a resident dress?

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If a resident has weakness on one side, the NA should start with the weaker side when dressing.

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17
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At which angle should residents be positioned for eating?

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90 degrees

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How can an NA best help residents with eating?

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The nursing assistant should identify the food and fluids in front of residents.

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If a resident refuses to wear a clothing protector, the nursing assistant should

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Respect the resident’s refusal

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20
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To convert ounces to milliliters, the NA should multiply by

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30

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21
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To help prevent aspiration, residents should be in the ________ position when eating.

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Upright

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22
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What does the abbreviation NPO mean?

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Nothing by mouth

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What is the first food to be restricted in a low-sodium diet?

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Salt

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When assisting residents who have had a stroke, the nursing assistant should

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Watch for signs of choking

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When serving meal trays, the nursing assistant should
Correctly identify a resident before serving the tray
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Which of the following is one of the nutritional problems of the elderly?
Body movement slows, and reduced activity affects appetite.
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Which of the following is a reason why a resident might be placed on a special diet?
Because the resident has food allergies
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Which of the following is a common reason why a resident may be on a fluid-restricted diet?
The resident has heart disease.
29
Which of the following is true about food preferences?
Religion might influence food preference.
30
Which of the following is an effective way for an NA to help prevent dehydration?
The NA should encourage the resident to drink every time she sees him.
31
Which of the following are signs of unintended weight loss that should be reported?
Coughing or choking while eating
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Which type of residents may have an order for thickened liquids?
Residents who have swallowing problems
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Why is it important for a nursing assistant to observe plates and meal trays when residents have finished eating?
It helps to identify a change in residents’ food preferences.
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A _______ is used for residents who cannot assist to raise their hips onto a bedpan.
Fracture pan
35
Dip strips can test urine for
pH level
36
Guidelines for proper catheter care by a nursing assistant include the following:
Keeping the genital area clean to prevent infection
37
If a resident is going through bladder retraining, the NA should
Be positive and professional when handling incontinence
38
When providing perineal care for a female resident, the nursing assistant should
Wipe from front to back
39
Which is true of nursing assistants and catheters?
NAs observe and report regarding catheters.
40
Which of the following statements is true of properly positioning a standard bedpan?
A standard bedpan should be positioned with the wider end aligned with the resident’s buttocks.
41
Which type of urinary catheter remains inside a person for a period of time?
Indwelling catheter
42
Which type of urine specimen does not include the first and last urine in the sample?
Clean-catch
43
During an enema, a resident will be in the _______ position.
Sims’
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Occult blood means that the blood is
Hidden
45
The best position for bowel elimination is
Squatting and leaning forward
46
The opening in the abdomen in a resident with an ostomy is called a(n)
Stoma
47
Which of the following care guidelines is true for gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)?
The resident should remain upright two to three hours after eating.
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Which of the following statements is true of ostomies?
Many people manage the ostomy appliance by themselves.
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Which of the following is a guideline for nursing assistants who are assisting with bowel retraining?
NAs should encourage residents to drink plenty of fluids.
50
A nursing assistant (NA) will come into contact with microorganisms
Every time the NA touches something
51
A person with TB disease
Can spread it to others
52
Hand hygiene is
Washing hands with either plain or antiseptic soap and water or using alcohol-based hand rubs
53
How is MRSA most often spread?
By direct physical contact
54
If an NA needs to clean up a spill, what is the first step that she should take?
Put on gloves.
55
Infection prevention is
A set of methods used to prevent the spread of disease
56
The Bloodborne Pathogen Standard requires that
Employers have an exposure control plan
57
The elderly are at a higher risk of infection because
They may have limited mobility
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The following are necessary links in the chain of infection. When an NA wears gloves, which link is broken, thus preventing the spread of disease?
Mode of transmission (a way for the disease to spread)
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The following are necessary links in the chain of infection. When an NA gets a vaccination shot for hepatitis B, which link will be affected and thus prevent hepatitis B infection?
Susceptible host (person who is likely to get the disease)
60
The single most important thing the NA can do to prevent the spread of disease is to
Wash her hands
61
Tuberculosis is
An airborne disease
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Which of the following is true of wearing gloves?
Gloves should be changed before contact with mucous membranes.
63
Which of the following is the proper order to don PPE?
Put on gown, mask and goggles, and gloves.
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Which of the following statements is true of disinfection?
Disinfection kills some pathogens but not all of them.
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Which of the following is true of Transmission-Based Precautions?
They are practiced in addition to Standard Precautions.
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Which of the following is an NA responsibility related to infection prevention?
Following Standard Precautions in caring for all residents
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With whom should an NA use Standard Precautions?
With every resident in his care
68
Blood pressure is measured using a
Sphygmomanometer
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Hypertension is the medical term for
High blood pressure
70
The most common pulse that is used for measuring pulse rate is the
Radial pulse
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The normal pulse rate for adults is
60 to 100 beats per minute
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The normal respiration rate for adults ranges from
12-20 breaths per minute
73
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 is the normal temperature range for the oral method?
97.6–99.6 degrees F
75
Which of the following is true of non-sterile dressings?
They are applied to dry wounds.
76
Which of the following statements is true of IVs?
Nursing assistants will observe the IV site for problems.
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Which of the following is a machine that changes air in a room into air with more oxygen?
Oxygen concentrator
78
Which of the following thermometers is used to take a temperature from the ear?
Tympanic thermometer
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Which of the following is another word for armpit?
Axilla
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Which of the following statements is true of measuring rectal temperatures?
The NA must hold on to the thermometer at all times while taking a rectal temperature.
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Which of the following blood pressures falls within the normal range?
119/75
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Which of the following is an example of a correct way to write a blood pressure reading?
120/75
83
Which of the following statements is true of pain?
Pain is a different experience for each person.
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Which of the following measures can help reduce pain?
Changing position
85
Which of the following is something a nursing assistant should watch for when using warm and cold applications?
Blisters
86
Which temperature is considered to be the most accurate?
Rectal
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Why should respirations be counted immediately after taking the pulse, while the fingers are still on the wrist?
People may breathe more quickly if they know they are being observed.

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