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What is a draw sheet?
A draw sheet is an extra sheet placed on top of the bottom sheet. It allows a caregiver to reposition the resident without causing shearing.
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.
Which of the following should a NA do if a resident is confused?
a) not mention the date or the location, as it will further confuse the resident.
b) stay calm and provide a quiet environment.
c) leave the resident alone until he is back to normal.
d) avoid explaining care, as it will only agitate the resident.
b) stay calm and provide a quiet environment.
Define delirium and list 5 possible causes.
What is the most common fallacy about mental health disorders?
That people with mental health disorders can control their illness.
Mental health disorders can be made worse by
a) eating a diet heavy in red meat and other animal based proteins.
b) a strong sense of self respect.
c) taking prescribed medications.
d) substance abuse.
d) substance abuse.
Why are deep breathing exercises performed?
Deep breathing exercises help expand the lungs, clearing them of mucus and preventing infections.
A ___ is the permanent and painful shortening of a muscle.
a) ROM
b) contracture
c) pressure injury
d) foot board
b) contracture
Which of the following is true of the grief process?
a) A family member may be shocked after the death of a loved one, even if she was aware that the person was dying.
b) All people grieve in the same way, following the same process.
c) Missing a person who has died is an uncommon response to death.
d) Feeling angry after a person has died is unhealthy and unnatural.
a) A family member may be shocked after the death of a loved one, even if she was aware that the person was dying.
Describe 5 possible feelings/responses in the grief process.
Denial
Anger
Bargaining
Depression
Acceptance
Which statement is true of job references?
a) They should come from relatives.
b) They should come from former employers.
c) They should come from friends.
d) They should come from parents.
b) They should come from former employers.
What should a candidate for a NA job be sure to do when going for an interview?
a) Find someone to care for her children so she does not have to take them along.
b) Put on all her most striking jewelry.
c) Wear perfume so that she smells nice.
d) Wear flip flops so that she feels comfortable and relaxed.
a) Find someone to care for her children so she does not have to take them along.
Which of the following is TRUE of mechanical lifts?
a) Mechanical lifts prevent injury.
b) It is safer for the NA to lift residents without the use of a mechanical lift.
c) There is only one kind of mechanical lift.
d) When using a mechanical lift, the NA should pump it approximately 5 ft over the bed before moving the resident.
a) Mechanical lifts prevent injury.
When a resident is walking, he is
a) accessorizing
b) ambulating
c) abducting
d) adducting
b) ambulating
When a resident with Alzheimer's disease shows memory loss, the NA should
a) Tell the resident that she already answered that question.
b) Remind the resident every time she forgets something.
c) Give the resident a long list of instructions to review.
d) Repeat herself using the same words.
d) Repeat herself using the same words.
Confusion may be caused by
a) too much tv.
b) an unpleasant roommate.
c) exercise.
d) UTI.
d) UTI.
What are 4 possible causes of mental health disorders?
Physical & environmental factors, hereditary, and stress.
List 4 legal substances that can be abused.
Alcohol, cigarettes, OTC medications, paint, glue
Goals of rehabilitation include
a) curing a resident's disease or illness.
b) focusing only on the resident's physical needs.
c) making all care decisions for the resident.
d) helping a resident adapt to a disability.
d) helping a resident adapt to a disability.
Passive ROM exercises are done
a) when a resident cannot move on her own.
b) by the resident herself, without help.
c) by the resident with some help/support from the NA
d) by a doctor or PT only.
a) when a resident cannot move on her own.
Which of the following is part of using proper body mechanics?
a) The NA should twist her back when carrying objects.
b) The NA should push when possible, rather than lifting.
c) The NA should use a narrow base of support.
d) The NA should lift with her back, not her legs.
b) The NA should push when possible, rather than lifting.
The ability to think logically and quickly is called
a) dementia
b) awareness
c) cognition
d) dysphagia
c) cognition
A person who is mentally healthy
a) does not take responsibility for decisions.
b) cannot deal with stress well.
c) is unlikely to have relationships with others.
d) can control and fulfill impulses appropriately.
d) can control and fulfill impulses appropriately.
Bending a body part is called
a) extension
b) rotation
c) flexion
d) supination
c) flexion
Burning of a body until it is reduced to ashes is called
a) burial
b) cremation
c) memorial
d) eulogy
b) cremation