Chapter 1-4
_____ is a medical assistance program for low-income people
A. Medicare
B. Medicaid
C. OSHA
D. CMS
B. Medicaid
Under Standard Precautions, the term body fluids includes...
A. Sweat
B. Water
C. Juice
D. Urine
D. Urine
Which anatomical term means towards the midline of the body?
A. Lateral
B. Proximal
C. Medial
D. Posterior
C. Medial
Which of the following should be washed every day?
A. Hair
B. Perineum
C. Chest
D. Knees
B. Perineum
Signs of constipation include...
A. frequent stools
B. Rapid heart rate
C. Fecal incontinence
D. Irritability
D. Irritability
Regular activity and exercise help improve...
A. Interaction between the resident and his roommate
B. The resident's spiritual fulfillment
C. The quality and health of the skin
D. The resident's family's opinion of the facility
C. The quality and health of the skin
What is the name of the author who developed the stages of grief?
Dr. Elizabeth Kubler-Ross
A resident has purchased a special gift for the NA. What would be the NA's best response be?
A. Refuse the gift but thank the resident for thinking of her
B. Accept the gift because she is unsure of her facility's policy on gifts
C. Accept the gift if the resident will keep it confidential
A. Refuse the gift but thank the resident for thinking of her
In which position should a resident be placed for eating?
A. Lying flat on his back
B. Reclining at a 45 degree angle
C. Sitting as upright as possible
D. Lying on his side with his arm propping up his head
C. Sitting as upright as possible
Which gland secretes insulin?
A. Gonads
B. Thyroid
C. Pancreas
D. Parathyroid
C. Pancreas
Which of the following is the normal temperature range for the oral method?
A. 97.6-99.6
B. 96.6- 98.6
C. 93.6-97.9
D. 98.6- 100.6
A. 97.6-99.6
What is the most common symptom of GERD?
A. Heartburn
B. Lactose intolerance
C. Diarrhea
D. Constipation
A. Heartburn
Bending of a body part is called....
A. Extension
B. Flexion
C. Rotation
D. Supination
B. Flexion
Define Empathy
A. being alert
B. being able to document honestly
C. being able to identify with others feelings
D. taking responsibility for one's own actions
C. being able to identify with others feelings
RACE is an acronym for a safety rule, and means...
A. Run to A Close Exit
B. Remove resident, Activate alarm, Contain fire, Extinguish
C. Restore power, Activate alarm, Call fire dept, Exit
D. Remove window, Access outside, Call for help, Elderly residents first
B. Remove resident, Activate alarm, Contain fire, Extinguish
How often should bed-bound residents be repositioned?
A. At least every two hours
B. Once per shift
C. Twice a day
D. At least every four hours
A. At least every two hours
Eight ounces is equal to ______cc
A. 180
B. 240
C. 210
D. 120
B. 240
During an enema, the resident will be in the ________ position?
A. Lateral
B. Sim's
C. Supine
D. Fowler's
B. Sim's
A method used to insert an artificial airway is called...
A. Telemetry
B. Intubation
C. Ventilation
D. Dyspnea
B. Intubation
How many hours of training does OBRA require for nursing assistants
A. At least 50
B. At least 75
C. At least 100
D. At least 120
B. At least 75
What is the medical term for fainting?
A. Dyspnea
B. Syncope
C. Hemiplegia
D. Cyanosis
B. Syncope
Before weighing a resident, the scale should be balanced at...
A. Zero
B. Five pounds
C. The resident's last known weight
D. Negative two pounds to account for clothing
A. Zero
What is the first food to be restricted in a low sodium diet?
A. Milk
B. Poultry
C. Salt
D. Foods high in fat
C. Salt
The medical term for chest pain, pressure, or discomfort is...
A. Atherosclerosis
B. Nitroglycerin
C. Hypertension
D. Angina pectoris
D. Angina pectoris
One factor that influences personal attitudes about death is...
A. A person's diet
B. A person's culture
C. A person's height
D. A person's weight
B. A person's culture
Which is an example of objective information?
A. Mrs. Johnson says she has a rash on her torso
B. There are raised, red marks the size of pinpricks on Mrs. Johnson's torso
C. Mrs. Johnson must have a rash because she looks uncomfortable
D. Mrs. Johnson needs some lotion
B. There are raised, red marks the size of pinpricks on Mrs. Johnson's torso
Which of the remarks is a cliche?
A. I understand your concerns. How can I help?
B. What can I do to make you more comfortable?
C. It will be over before you know it.
D. I know you are feeling worried about your upcoming appointment. I am here if want to talk about it
C. It will be over before you know it.
According to OBRA, what temperature range must long-term care facilities maintain?
A. 61-71 degrees
B. 71-81 degrees
C. 81-91 degrees
D. 91-101 degrees
B. 71-81 degrees
A healthy person needs to take in at least _____oz of fluid each day.
A. 36
B. 48
C. 64
D. 110
C. 64
Confusion may be caused by...
A. too much television viewing
B. An unpleasant roommate
C. Exercise
D. Urinary tract infections
D. Urinary tract infections
A terminal ill resident discussed his funeral arrangements with his family. He lets them know that he is concerned about their well-being after he is gone. Which stage of dying is this?
A. Denial
B. Bargaining
C. Anger
D. Acceptance
D. Acceptance