A resident is recovering from a stroke and has weakness on their left side. They call you to help them put on a sweater. Assistance should be given:
a.)In front of the resident
b)On the resident’s right side
c)On the resident’s left side.
c)On the resident’s left side
100
What is the normal pulse rate in the average adult?
60–100 beats per minute
100
You witness a co-worker sexually abusing a patient and do not report it. Which type of liable act are you guilty of committing?
Aiding and abetting
100
The patient you will be assisting has a flaccid extremity. What does this mean?
Flaccid” is another word for “limp (Limp Extremity)
100
Spiritual and religious needs often ____ with injury or illness.
increase
200
It is time to bathe an Alzheimer’s patient who has had visitors in the room for most of the shift. The most appropriate action for the nursing assistant is:
a.)Ask the patient when you should come back.
b)Ask the visitors to step out until the bath is complete.
c)Perform the bath as your first task the next day.
d)Ask the charge nurse to speak with the visitors.
b)Ask the visitors to step out until the bath is complete.
200
What is the standard unit of measurement to record fluid intake and output?
Cubic centimeters (cc) or milliliters (ml)
200
As it regards to abuse complaints, what is meant by the term “grievance without retaliation”?
A patient should be able to express concerns or displeasure with their care without fear of punishment or retaliation from staff or the healthcare facility.
200
A patient has hemiplegia on his right side due to stroke. Which part of his brain was affected?
The left side
200
What are the five stages of grief put forth by Elizabeth Kübler–Ross?
Denial, Anger, Bargaining, Depression, and Acceptance
300
A resident is often late to physical therapy because she is very slow at feeding herself during breakfast. What is the best action for the nursing assistant to take?
a)Encourage her to eat faster by taking her plate away when it’s time for her physical therapy.
b)Withhold breakfast until after physical therapy.
c)Begin feeding the resident breakfast.
d)Bring the resident to breakfast earlier.
d)Bring the resident to breakfast earlier.
300
A bedridden patient has a urinary catheter. Where should the drainage bag be stored?
The urinary drainage bag should be secured to the bed frame
300
What or who determines the scope of practice for healthcare professionals?
the laws of the state where you reside
300
If you are assisting a patient with left-sided hemiplegia to walk, in what hand should you place their cane?
The left
300
Insomnia, tachycardia, sweating, loss of appetite, and feelings of fright and worry are all symptoms of what?
anxiety
400
Which of the following is an important fact that is easily overlooked or forgotten by caregivers and facilities in reference to resident bathing needs:
a)The resident should be rinsed and dried thoroughly.
b)Beliefs about bathing frequency differs among cultures.
c)The water needs to be at a safe temperature for bathing.
d)The caregiver needs to use proper body mechanics to avoid injury when bathing a resident.
b)Beliefs about bathing frequency differs among cultures
400
What is the first sign a patient may be developing a pressure sore?
The skin appears reddened or discolored
400
A CNA leaves a confused patient outside without supervision and she wanders off and is struck by a car and killed. What legal behavior would the CNA likely be found guilty of?
criminal negligence
400
While performing passive range of motion on a patient’s lower legs, she suddenly begins complaining of sharp pains in her left calf. What should you do?
Stop and report the complaint to a nurse.
400
How does aging affect sexual desire?
Aging does not affect sexual desire
500
All of the following are proper precautions for residents who are unable to move by themselves, EXCEPT:
a)The resident should be left clean and dry from incontinence.
b)The resident should be turned once on every nursing assistant shift.
c)The resident should be routinely checked for pressure sores.
d)The resident should be turned every 2 hours.
b)The resident should be turned once on every nursing assistant shift.
500
What is the most important thing you can do to prevent infection?
Wash your hands
500
What is the difference between assault and battery?
Assault is the threat of harm; battery is the actual inflicting of injury
500
What are some health risks associated with immobility?
pressure sores, constipation, blood clots, edema, muscle atrophy, contractures, pneumonia, osteoporosis, and loss of apetitite
500
Your patient seems to be eating less and is withdrawing from friends and activities she used to like. You suspect she may exhibiting signs of ‘__’.