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What should a nursing assistant do if a resident's walker seems too short for the resident to use properly?
a) The NA should adjust the height of the walker for the resident
b) The NA should inform the nurse
c) The NA should see if the resident can adjust the height of the walker
d) The NA should suggest to the resident that she needs a new one
b) The NA should inform the nurse
True or False:
When residents with dementia wander around, they should be brought back to their room so they don't get lost and you can keep a close eye on them.
False:
remove cause (think Maslow's - provide nutritious snack, assist to the restroom)
let them wander as long as they are safe & secure
redirect
mark rooms with signs/pictures
report to the nurse immediately if resident wanders away and does not return (elope)
Having extreme discomfort in social situations is called
a) Posttraumatic stress disorder
b) Obsessive compulsive disorder
c) Social anxiety disorder
d) Bipolar disorder
c) Social anxiety disorder
Which of the following is an example of a prosthesis?
a) An artificial eye to replace an eye that has been lost
b) Handrolls to keep resident's fingers from curling too tightly
c) Special shoes to help residents with flat feet
d) An adaptive device to assist residents with dressing
a) An artificial eye to replace an eye that has been lost
When caring for a dying resident whose senses are diminished, the nursing assistant should
a) Ask many questions to see what is comfortable for the resident
b) Turn on as many lights as possible
c) Encourage all visitors to remain silent
d) Observe body language
d) Observe body language
Which of the following statements is true of job applications?
a) The candidate should leave anything blank that she does not want to answer
b) The candidate can write "N/A" for questions that do not apply to her
c) The candidate should complete the application before reading it all the way through to save time
d) The candidate should not tell the truth if certain answers will make her look bad
b) The candidate can write "N/A" for questions that do not apply to her
A resident who is lying on her stomach with her arms at her sides is in the ________ position.
a) Sims'
b) Fowlers'
c) Supine
d) Prone
d) Prone
IF a resident with Alzheimer's Disease has lost most of his verbal skills, the NA should
a) Assume the resident cannot understand what is being said
b) Use touch, smiles, and laughter
c) Ask the resident questions
d) Avoid involving the resident in activities because it will only frustrate him
b) Use touch, smiles, and laughter
A person who is mentally healthy
a) Can control and fulfill impulses appropriately
b) Is unlikely to have relationships with others
c) Cannot deal with stress well
d) Does not take responsibility for decisions
a) Can control and fulfill impulses appropriately
Regular activity and exercise help improve
a) Interaction between the resident and his roommate
b) The resident's spiritual fulfillment
c) The resident's family's opinion of the facility
d) The quality and health of the skin
d) The quality and health of the skin
One way that NAs can respect the rights of residents who are dying is to
a) Keep visitors away from residents
b) Let the family know if the NA does not agree with residents' medical decisions
c) Promise residents that they will get better
d) Promote privacy for residents
d) Promote privacy for residents
Which of the following would be the least appropriate thing to say to a potential employer when interviewing for a job?
a) "I love the idea of making people's lives more comfortable and helping them get better."
b) "I have 3 younger siblings, so I really started taking care of others as a child."
c) "I left my last job because my boss was always criticizing me, even though I wasn't doing anything wrong."
d) "My last supervisor was fantastic, and I learned a lot at that job, but I'm really excited to gain new skills as a nursing assistant."
c) "I left my last job because my boss was always criticizing me, even though I wasn't doing anything wrong."
When using a transfer belt, the NA should
a) Place it underneath the resident's clothing
b) Place it around the resident's shoulders
c) Place it around a resident's chest
d) Place it over the resident's clothing
d) Place it over the resident's clothing
Which type of infection can easily cause confusion in the elderly?
UTI
A disorder that is characterized by recurring intrusive behavior or thoughts that cause anxiety is
a) Generalized anxiety disorder
b) Posttraumatic stress disorder
c) Obsessive-compulsive disorder
d) Panic disorder
c) Obsessive-compulsive disorder
Why should the NA stay especially close to a resident who is using a new ambulatory aid?
a) Because the resident is likely to be off-balance
b) To catch the resident if he falls
c) To adjust the aid as necessary
d) To replace the aid with a different one if the NA thinks it would improve ambulation
a) Because the resident is likely to be off-balance
A watch over a dead body before burial that often involves singing, eating, drinking, and storytelling is called a
a) Viewing
b) Burial
c) Wake
d) Eulogy
c) Wake
Which of the following are considered forms of identification?
a) References and NA certificates
b) Driver's license and high school diploma
c) Social security card and driver's license
d) Job application and GED
c) Social security card and driver's license
Which of the following is true of positioning?
a) Residents will not need help getting into comfortable positions or changing positions
b) Constant pressure on an area helps prevent skin problems
c) NAs should check residents' skin each time they are repositioned
d) Bedbound residents should be repositioned every 3 hours
c) NAs should check residents' skin each time they are repositioned
A helpful way for a NA to respond to hallucinations is to
a) Tell the resident that what she thinks she sees is not real
b) Tell the resident that she can see the hallucinations too
c) Reassure a resident who seems agitated or worried
d) Laugh at the resident to ease tensions and encourage the resident to laugh
c) Reassure a resident who seems agitated or worried
True or False:
If a resident with a mental illness is having a bad day, the NA should take over and perform all ADL's for the resident.
False
Passive range of motion exercises are done
a) By a doctor or physical therapist only
b) By the resident herself, without help
c) By the resident with some help and support from the NA
d) When the resident cannot move on her own
d) When the resident cannot move on her own
Which of the following is a part of The Dying Person's Bill of Rights?
a) I have the right to be told what to believe about life after death
b) I have the right to be cared for by someone who will always tell me what she thinks I want to hear
c) I have the right to have my questions answered honestly
d) I have the right to be treated with forced cheerfulness
c) I have the right to have my questions answered honestly
Which of the following is one reason a job description is important?
a) It can show the resident what the NA is supposed to do
b) It outlines the steps the NA needs to take if she has a disagreement with another care team member
c) It can reduce misunderstandings about the NAs duties between her and her employer
d) The NA can refer to it if she forgets how to perform certain procedures
c) It can reduce misunderstandings about the NAs duties between her and her employer
Which of these statements is an example of constructive feedback?
a) "You're rude and disrespectful."
b) "Don't you know anything?"
c) "You really need to remember to speak kindly to the residents, even when you're having a hard day."
d) "I've never seen anyone take such a long time to learn this job."
c) "You really need to remember to speak kindly to the residents, even when you're having a hard day."