Safety & Body Mechanics
One condition or problem that can cause a lack of sensation is
A. Constipation
B. Diabetes
C. Hypertension
D. Vomiting
B. Diabetes
What is the medical term for difficulty breathing?
A. Dyspnea
B. Syncope
C. Hemiplegia
D. Cyanosis
B. Syncope
Which of the following is a physiological need?
A. The need for social interaction
B. The need for water
C. The need for self-esteem
D. The need for independence
B. The need for water
Which of the following is a guideline to use when communicating with residents who have cerebral palsy?
A. Avoid using touch as a form of communication.
B. Allow the residents to move slowly.
C. If the residents cannot speak, avoid talking to them.
D. Encourage the residents to be as depen- dent as possible to conserve energy.
B. Allow the residents to move slowly.
Which anatomical term means toward the midline of the body?
A. Lateral
B. Proximal
C. Medial
D. Posterior
C. Medial
A serious problem that has been associated with restraint use is
A. Jaundice
B. Headache
C. Increased activity
D. Pressure injuries
D. Pressure injuries
What is the medical term for fainting?
A. Dyspnea
B. Syncope
C. Hemiplegia
D. Cyanosis
B. Syncope
Mrs. Goldman, a resident, begins to tell her nursing assistant, Gene, about the last reli- gious service she attended. Gene does not believe in God. Gene’s best response is to
A. Listen quietly to Mrs. Goldman
B. Tell Mrs. Goldman that he does not believe in God and would prefer not to discuss it
C. Tell Mrs. Goldman that her beliefs are wrong
D. Ask Mrs. Goldman what makes her think that there is a God
A. Listen quietly to Mrs. Goldman
Which of the following statements is true of autism spectrum disorder (ASD)?
A. Surgery is the first course of treatment for autism.
B. When it is detected early, the chances of curing it are greater.
C. Children normally outgrow it.
D. Boys are more often affected than girls.
D. Boys are more often affected than girls.
When atrophy occurs,
A. The muscle slowly becomes stronger
B. The muscle increases in size
C. The muscle remains the same size
D. The muscle decreases in size
D. The muscle decreases in size
RACE is an acronym for a safety rule, and means
A. Run to A Close Exit
B. Remove residents, Alert by activating the fire alarm system or calling 911.
C. Restore power, Alert by activating the fire alarm system or calling 911.
D. Remove window, Access outside, Call for help, Elderly residents first
B. Remove residents, Alert by activating the fire alarm system or calling 911.
To control bleeding, a nursing assistant should
A. Lower the wound below the heart
B. Use a topical antibiotic cream on the wound
C. Hold a thick pad against the wound and press down hard
D. Apply light pressure with a bandage
C. Hold a thick pad against the wound and press down hard
If a nursing assistant encounters a consenting adult resident in a sexual situation, she should
A. Provide privacy and leave the room
B. Tell him that what he is doing is wrong
C. Ask him to stop what he is doing
D. Discuss the incident with the resident’s family
A. Provide privacy and leave the room
The most common developmental disability is
A. Parkinson’s disease
B. Intellectual disability
C. Muscular dystrophy
D. Cerebral palsy
B. Intellectual disability
What is one reason why females are more like- ly to have urinary tract infections than males?
A. Meatus is in a different location
B. Urethra is shorter
C. Kidneys are unable to filter blood properly
D. Incontinence
B. Urethra is shorter
Which of the following is an example of physi- cally restraining a resident?
A. Asking the resident to stay in his bed
B. Telling the resident’s roommate to press the call button if the resident gets up
C. Leaving the resident’s door ajar
D. Putting both side rails up on the bed
D. Putting both side rails up on the bed
Which of the following should a nursing assis- tant do if he suspects poisoning?
A. The NA should offer an over-the-counter medicine to induce vomiting.
B. The NA should immediately notify the nurse, who may ask him to look for a container that will help determine what the resident took or ate.
C. The NA should feed the resident crackers or bread to soak up the poison.
D. The NA should ask the resident if he is able to induce vomiting by sticking his fin- ger down his throat.
B. The NA should immediately notify the nurse, who may ask him to look for a container that will help determine what the resident took or ate.
In infants, physical development moves from
A. The feet up
B. The head down
C. The spine out
D. The hands up
B. The head down
A condition in which the person has suffered brain damage either while in the uterus or during birth and which causes problems with muscle coordination, speech, and gait is
A. Cerebral palsy
B. Spina bifida
C. Down syndrome
D. Autism
A. Cerebral palsy
Which of the following is a function of the circulatory system?
A. It senses and interprets information from the environment.
B. It supplies food, oxygen, and other substances cells need.
C. It controls and coordinates all body functions.
D. It allows humans to reproduce.
B. It supplies food, oxygen, and other substances cells need.
Which of the following statements is true of restraint usage?
A. People tend to respond better to restraint alternatives than to restraints.
B. Laws allow the use of restraints when a facility is short-staffed.
C. Using restraints does not cause negative effects.
D. Restraint-free care means a facility uses restraints only for disciplining residents.
A. People tend to respond better to restraint alternatives than to restraints.
When a resident is suspected of having a heart attack, a nursing assistant should
A. Loosen clothing around the neck
B. Give the resident some water
C. Put medication directly into the resident’s mouth
D. Wait and see if the episode subsides before doing anything
A. Loosen clothing around the neck
Eating disorders that adolescents may develop include
A. Trauma and injury
B. Viral and bacterial infections
C. Pregnancy and binge eating
D. Anorexia and bulimia
D. Anorexia and bulimia
A person with this developmental disability usually has a small skull, a flattened nose, and short fingers, in addition to intellectual disability.
A. Cerebral palsy
B. Spina bifida
C. Down syndrome
D. Autism
C. Down syndrome
Homeostasis is
A. Abnormal changes in the body systems
B. The condition in which all of the body systems are balanced and working together
C. The building block of the body
D. A group of cells that perform a similar task
B. The condition in which all of the body systems are balanced and working together