Positioning, Transfers, and Ambulation
Dangling means
A. Sitting up with legs over side of bed
B. Sitting up in chair with feet on floor
C. Lying in bed with feet over side of bed
D. Hanging both arms over chair rests
A. Sitting up with legs over side of bed
How will a nursing assistant measure the height of a resident who cannot get out of bed?
A. The NA will use a scale.
B. The NA will use a tape measure.
C. The NA will estimate height by looking at the resident.
D. The NA will not be able to measure height.
B. The NA will use a tape measure.
When leaving a resident’s room, a nursing assistant should
A. Leave the call light within the resident’s reach
B. Move the resident’s belongings
C. Leave spills for the next shift
D. Remind the resident not to call her again because she’ll be busy with other residents
A. Leave the call light within the resident’s reach
How does the skin appear when it first begins to break down?
A. Skin looks like a deep crater.
B. Skin turns red or, in darker skin, a differ- ent color than surrounding area
C. Skin is covered with bruises.
D. Skin has raised blisters.
B. Skin turns red or, in darker skin, a differ- ent color than surrounding area
Which of the following is the normal temperature range for the oral method?
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
How often should residents in wheelchairs be repositioned?
A. At least every hour
B. At least every two hours
C. At least every three hours
D. At least every four hours
A. At least every hour
What is a nursing assistant’s responsibility during an in-house transfer of a resident?
A. The NA decides that the resident must be transferred.
B. The NA must keep the fact that a transfer will occur a secret.
C. The NA should pack all of the resident’s belongings.
D. The NA should tell the resident’s room- mate about the transfer.
C. The NA should pack all of the resident’s belongings.
Which of the following is true of sleep?
A. The elderly usually go to sleep faster than other groups.
B. The elderly are more able to tolerate sleep deprivation than other groups.
C. Lack of sleep can cause decreased mental function.
D. People can live in good health even with- out much sleep.
C. Lack of sleep can cause decreased mental function.
Which of the following is at a higher risk of skin breakdown?
A. Front of neck
B. Face
C. Tailbone (sacrum)
D. Hands
C. Tailbone (sacrum)
The normal respiration rate for adults ranges from
A. 18 to 30 breaths per minute
B. 15 to 25 breaths per minute
C. 12 to 20 breaths per minute
D. 8 to 10 breaths per minute
C. 12 to 20 breaths per minute
A resident who has her head and shoulders elevated and is in a semisitting position (45 to 60 degrees) is in the ____________ position.
A. Sims’
B. Fowler’s
C. Prone
D. Lateral
B. Fowler’s
Which of the following is a reason that new residents may have trouble adjusting to life in a care facility?
A. They will have more independence in a facility.
B. Their health is improving.
C. They have had to leave their home.
D. The other residents and staff are people they already know well.
C. They have had to leave their home.
What should be done with soiled bed linens?
A. They should be shaken out to be sure none of the residents’ personal belongings are put in the wash.
B. They should be rolled up with the dirty side in.
C. They should be rolled up with the clean side in.
D. They should be left in a pile outside the resident’s door for housekeeping to pick up.
B. They should be rolled up with the dirty side in.
Which of the following statements is true about pressure injuries?
A. Pressure injuries are usually caused by exercising too much.
B. Pressure injuries are difficult to heal but do not hurt much.
C. Pressure injuries are impossible to prevent.
D. Pressure injuries can lead to life-threatening infections.
D. Pressure injuries can lead to life-threatening infections.
Which of the following is a machine that changes air in a room into air with more oxygen?
A. Oxygen filter
B. Oxygen tank
C. Oxygen concentrator
D. Oxygen supply valve
C. Oxygen concentrator
How should a resident use a cane to aid ambulation?
A. Place the cane about six inches in front of his weaker leg.
B. Place the cane about six inches in front of his stronger leg.
C. Take the cane along in case he gets tired.
D. Allow the cane to drag about six inches behind him.
B. Place the cane about six inches in front of his stronger leg.
During a physical exam, a nursing assistant can help a resident by
A. Avoiding a resident’s question if he asks why a position is needed
B. Chatting with the doctor to pass the time
C. Telling the resident funny stories
D. Covering the resident and not exposing him more than is necessary
D. Covering the resident and not exposing him more than is necessary
Which of the following statements is true of linen?
A. Linen should be carried close to the NA’s uniform.
B. Linen should be shaken to remove wrinkles.
C. Dirty linen should be removed by rolling it away from the NA.
D. Linen can be taken from one resident’s room into another resident’s room.
C. Dirty linen should be removed by rolling it away from the NA.
Which of the following statements is true of dentures?
A. Dentures should be cleaned with hot water to remove bacteria.
B. Clean dentures should be returned to the resident or stored in a denture cup.
C. Dentures are not expensive.
D. Wearing gloves is not required for cleaning dentures.
B. Clean dentures should be returned to the resident or stored in a denture cup.
Which of the following is something a nursing assistant should watch for when using warm and cold applications?
A. Vomiting
B. Increased restlessness
C. Fear of addiction to the applications
D. Blisters
D. Blisters
A resident who is lying on her stomach with her arms at her sides is in the _________ position.
A. Sims’
B. Fowler’s
C. Prone
D. Lateral
C. Prone
In which position is the resident placed for examination of the breasts, chest, and abdomen?
A. Knee-chest position
B. Lithotomy position
C. Dorsal recumbent position
D. Trendelenburg position
C. Dorsal recumbent position
In which type of environment do microorganisms thrive?
A. Cool, dry environments
B. Clean, cold environments
C. Dry, hot environments
D. Warm, moist environments
D. Warm, moist environments
Which of the following is true of helping a resident dress?
A. An NA should choose the resident’s clothing for the day.
B. If a resident has weakness on one side, the NA should start with the weaker side when dressing.
C. If a resident has weakness on one side, the NA should start with the stronger side when dressing.
D. Residents should dress in nightclothes during the day because it promotes comfort.
B. If a resident has weakness on one side, the NA should start with the weaker side when dressing.
Why should respirations be counted immedi- ately after taking the pulse, while the fingers are still on the wrist?
A. It is less work for the NA to count respira- tions right after taking the pulse.
B. People may breathe more quickly if they know they are being observed.
C. The chest will not rise and fall if the rate is not counted immediately.
D. The respiration rate will be different if the NA waits to take it.
B. People may breathe more quickly if they know they are being observed.