Resident's Rights
All residents have
a. confused periods
b. chronic diseases
c. civil rights
d. hearing loss
c. civil rights
Sundown syndrome usually occurs
a. in the early morning before breakfast
b. usually during mid morning activities
c. anytime day or night
d. late afternoon or early evening
d. late afternoon or early evening
A CNA is working with a 98 year old resident who is exhibiting signs of anxiety because he hears his mom calling out to him, letting him know it's time for dinner. The CNA will report this behavior to the nurse as
a. paranoid delusions
b. visual hallucinations
c. auditory hallucinations
d. auditory delusions
c. auditory hallucinations
The backward flow of stomach contents into the mouth is
a. acid reflux
b. aspiration
c. dysphagia
d. regurgitation
d. regurgitation
The causes of dementia are not fully understood, but some cases of dementia are relate to
a. diabetes mellitus
b. changes in the brain's blood vessels
c. arthritis
d. cancer
b. changes in the brain's blood vessels
Cultural diversity is about
a. common physical traits
b. speaking the same language
c. acceptance and knowledge
d. beliefs and customs
c. acceptance and knowledge
Falls are quite common among the elderly because of
a. rapid reflexes
b. good distance judgement
c. excellent lighting
d. poor balance
d. poor balance
The nurse needs vital signs on Mr. Bates one hour after he is given his medication. The nurse gave Mr. Bates his 1700 medication, 15 minutes late. You would take Mr. Bates' vital signs at
a. 1730
b. 1800
c. 1815
d. 1915
c. 1815
All of the following can be causes of a resident not eating well EXCEPT
a. a sore mouth or ill fitting dentures
b. over eating two days ago
c. forgetting how to eat and swallow
d. physical illness
b. over eating two days ago
One of the characteristics of an Alzheimer's resident is
a. totally understandable speech
b. hard to understand speech
c. fairly normal orientation
d. ability to do most ADLs successfully
b. hard to understand speech
When the CNA closes the privacy curtain when entering the resident's room the CNA is demonstrating respect for
a. privacy
b. confidentiality
c. HIPPA
d. safety
a. privacy
Most individuals with families nearby are placed in a nursing home because
a. their families do not want them
b. their families can no longer provide the care their loved one needs
c. the family home is too small to accommodate the needs of their loved one
d. Medicare/Medicaid will pay for the nursing home costs
b. their families can no longer provide the care their loved one needs
A nursing assistant is responsible for recording a resident's intake and output. A resident's intake needs to include
a. urine but not stool
b. fluid but not food
c. urine as well as stool
d. food as well as fluid
d. food as well as fluid
Which of the following is not a basic human need
a. education
b. physical contact
c. security
d. psychosocial
a. education
When caring for a resident with Alzheimer's the nurse aide should
a. change staff so that they don't get bored with the same staff
b. schedule activities and appointments to keep the resident busy
c. keep routine consistent and set consistent bed times each night
d. leave resident sitting quietly in the room and play upbeat music for them
c. keep routine consistent and set consistent bed times each night
All persons accepted into facilities shall be personally advised and give a copy of their rights at
a. discharge
b. admission
c. transfer
d. a special meeting
b. admission
To help a dying resident who is in pain
a. avoid repositioning every two hours
b. keep the room brightly lit
c. administer mouth care every two hours
d. turn the TV on and leave the room
c. administer mouth care every two hours
You enter the room in the morning to get Mrs. Lane up and she has marked weakness on her left side. As a nurse aid you should
a. call the doctor
b. call the family
c. report it to your charge nurse
d. wait a while to see if it improves
c. report it to your charge nurse
Emotional abuse of a resident by his wife is considered
a. physical abuse
b. substance abuse
c. domestic abuse
d. sexual abuse
c. domestic abuse
When bathing a resident with severe Alzheimer's disease the nurse aid should schedule the resident's showers when
a. the resident asks for one
b. the resident is least agitated
c. the family is available
d. the resident's favorite aide is available
b. the resident is least agitated
You observe two adult residents sharing the same bed after lunch. You know these residents are capable of exercising their own rights. This means that they:
a. can perform R.O.M. for each other
b. have the right to share the same bed
c. have the right to privacy
d. should be discharged for lewd conduct
c. have the right to privacy
During normal aging, peristalsis decreases (automatic movement of the digestive system). Side effects of decreased peristalsis can include
a. flatulence and diarrhea
b. flatulence and constipation
c. constipation with diarrhea
d. flatulence and gas
b. flatulence and constipation
a. standing scale
b. tape measure
c. 12 inch ruler
d. yard stick
b. tape measure
Factors that combine to influence good health include
a. attitude and nutrition
b. yo-yo dieting with herbal compounds
c. weight gain and exercise
d. vaping and red wine
a. attitude and nutrition
When caring for residents suffering from dementia it is most important to remember that
a. you can let them be taken advantage of
b. they should be allowed to infringe on the rights of other residents
c. they have the same rights as everyone else
d. they like to be in a dimly lighted room
c. they have the same rights as everyone else