Ethics
During a busy shift, the nursing assistant accidentally left a resident's bed in an elevated position after performing care, an act that led to a fall and injury of the resident. What act has this nursing assistant committed? a. Unintentional tort b. Malpractice c. Assault d. Battery
What is Unintentional Tort
The shy nursing assistant is learning how to communicate effectively with clients. Which action should this nursing assistant prioritize?
A. Finish the person's sentence
B. listen carefully and speak clearly
C. Continue your tasks while you listen so you do not get behind
D. Use technical words.
What is listen carefully and speak clearly.
A nursing assistant is working with a resident who is living with Alzheimer's disease and experiences the main signs. What is this resident experiencing on a daily basis? Select All that Apply. A. Aprosopia B. Amnesia C. Apraxia D. Aprosody E. Aphasia F. Agnosia
What is Amnesia, Apraxia, Aphasia, Agnosia
The nursing assistant ensures all residents in his care receive proper meals. Which basic need is the nursing assistant promoting with this action?
A. Self-esteem B. Self-actualization
C. Physical D. Safety and Security
What is Physical.
Which pathogen should the nursing assistant point out that causes an airborne disease?
A. Tuberculosis B. Hepatitis B C. Hepatitis A D. Syphilis
What is Tuberculosis
The nursing assistant is caring for a client who has been diagnosed with Hep B. which organ can the nursing assistant predict will be most affected by this virus?
What is the Liver
A client has experienced a severe heart attack and has been left unconscious. A Durable Power of Attorney has now taken effect. What effect will this legal document have for this client?
A. Transfer decision making power to another person
B. Specify how the client's property will be divided
C. Transfer control of care to the insurance provider
D. Release care team from OBRA guidelines
What is Transfer decision making power to another person
the nursing assistant is caring for a resident in the long term care facility. As the nursing assistant interacts with the resident, which action will best illustrate nonverbal communication between the two individuals?
A. Using sign language to communicate with a deaf person
B. Recording vital signs measurements in a chart
C. Gently touching a client on the shoulder for reassurance
D. Making a telephone call
What is Gently touching a client on the shoulder for reassurance.
The nursing assistant is conducting a tour of the special care unit for dementia residents which includes an outside courtyard with high fencing. When Questioned by the visitors about the reason for this, which is the nursing assistants best response?
A. to allow the residents to wander outside while still keeping them safe
B. To prevent unwanted outsiders from coming in
C. to prevent the residents from looking at the outside world
D. Because it makes the yard pretty
What is to allow the residents to wander outside while still keeping them safe.
The Nursing assistant is preparing a presentation for a health fair which will depict the influence of the various cultures on health care. Which factors should the nursing assistant point out in this presentation? Select all that apply.
A. Beliefs and practices associated with food and meals B. Religious beliefs and practices. C. Attitudes toward health, sickness and death. D. It will be the same views around the world. E. It's easily changed by the next generation
What is A, B, and C.
The nursing assistant is providing care for a resident who is experiencing various signs of a possible exposure to an infection. Which action by the resident best demonstrates a nonspecific defense mechanism?
A. Producing Antibodies B. Coughing or sneezing
C. Responding after an annual flu shot
D. Recovering from an episode of measles
What is Coughing or Sneezing