Communication Challengers
Best way to communicate with Hearing Impaired Resident?
A. Use short sentences
B. Shout words slowly
C. Raise the pitch of voice
D. Approach resident from behind
A. Use short sentences
S/S dehydration
You are preforming oral care on an unconscious person. What position should they be placed in?
A. Supine
B. Prone
C. Lateral
D. Knee Chest
C. Lateral- to prevent aspiration.
Symptoms of Respiratory distress
A. Gurgling
B. Decreased respiration rate
C. Redness of the skin
D. Apathy
A. Gurgling
One task a nursing assistant is NOT able to do
A. Help with ADL's
B. Apply prescription ointment
C. Transfer from bed to wheelchair.
D. Take Rectal Temperature.
B. Apply prescription Ointment.
Which is a good idea for a NA who is communicating with a resident who has Cancer?
A. Insist that the resident tell them what they are going through.
B. Listen to the resident if they feel like talking.
C. Tell them " It'll all be fine"
D. Tell the resident all about your grandmother who beat cancer, if she could then so can they. f
B. Listen to the resident if they feel like talking.
What is considered Intake?
Fluids taken by mouth
Iv
Tube feeding
Which is the safest type of razor to use?
A. Steel razor
B. Disposable razor
C. Electric Razor
D. Safety Razor
C. Electric Razor unless the person is on Oxygen. Then a Safety Razor.
Normal temperature range for an Oral Thermometer?
A. 97.6-99.6 degrees F
B. 96.6-98.6 degrees F
C. 93.6-97.9 degrees F
D. 98.6-100.6 degrees F
A. 97.6-99.6 degrees F
A. Mr. Smith has achy knees when he is walking.
B. John says his medications make him sick.
C. Mrs. Jansson has a rash on her back.
D. Monica has been having a lot of headaches lately.
C. Mrs. Jansson has a rash on her back.
Objective = Observable
Things that can be seen, heard, smelled or felt.
If a resident becomes violent you should
A. Step out of the way and remove triggers if possible.
B. Restrain the resident.
C. Yell at the resident.
D. Ignore or Isolate the resident.
A. Step out of the way and remove triggers if possible.
Calculate the following I&O
3oz popsicle Void 500ml
8 oz coffee 750 mls
120mls soda 8oz
Intake 450 mls
Output 1490mls
When providing personal care, the nursing assistant should
A. Do all the tasks for the resident, they are old and tired and you are busy.
B. Discuss your personal problems and get their advice.
C. Provide privacy
D. Tell the resident the latest gossip on your unit. d
C. Provide privacy.
Which of the following blood pressure reading are normal?
A. 119/75
B. 135/90
C. 91/5
D. 140/80
A. 119/75
Most common form of Anemia?
A. Iron Deficiency anemia
B. Hypoxia
C. Pernicious anemia
D. Pulmonary anemia
A. Iron deficiency anemia.
If a resident is difficult to understand the N/A should
A. Pretend to understand the resident even when they don't so the resident won't be embarrassed..
B. Restate what the resident is saying in their own words to confirm understanding of what was said.
C. Avoid communication with residents, they don't know what they want anyway.
D. Use cliches to make it easier for the resident to understand what is said.
B. Restate what the resident is saying in their own words to confirm understanding of what was said.
What is considered output?
Blood
Vomit/emesis
Diarrhea
Suction
How should dentures be stored after they are cleaned?
A. In tissues on the bedside table
B. In the sink in the residents bathroom.
C. On a paper towel at the nurse's station.
D. In a labeled denture cup with water.
D. In a labeled denture cup with water.
A. Neck
B. Foot
C. Wrist
D. Chest
C. Wrist
A. Leave the resident alone until they are oriented.
B. Provide a quiet environment.
C. Avoid telling the resident about plans for the day so they won't get more confused.
D. Speak quickly to distract the resident.
B. Provide a quiet environment.
Best way to communicate with a resident who have vision impairment?
A. Touch resident before you identify yourself.
B. Keep lighting low or off.
C. Rearrange furniture without telling the resident to keep their mind sharp.
D. Identify yourself she you enter the room.
D. Identify yourself when you enter the room.
Calculate I&O
8 oz coffee, 4 oz apple juice x 2, 250mls IV fluid, 1000mls water
Void 250 mls, 500mls
Emesis 100mls
Diarrhea 250 mls x 2
A. 1400mls / 980mls
B. 1730mls / 1350 mls
C. 1730mls/ 1700mls
D. 1565 mls/ 1500mls
Regarding Catheters, it is important to remember that
A. Perineal care does not need to be performed.
B. The resident should lie on top of the tubing.
C. Tubing should be kinked to work properly.
D. The drainage bag should be kept lower than the hips or the bladder.
D. The drainage bag should be kept lower than the hips or the bladder.
This helps prevent back flow into the bladder, reducing risk of infection.
Normal respiration rate for Adults
A. 18-30 breaths per minute
B. 15-25 breaths per minute
C. 12-20 breaths per minute
D. 8-10 breaths per minute
The most important member of the care team?
A. The Doctor/Physician
B. The Nurse
C. The Resident
D. The CNA