HIV, Hepatitis B and AIDS are all considered ______ pathogens.
bloodborne
Which of the following statements is true of preventing falls?
a) Clear walkways of clutter
b) Keep lights low
c) Leave spills for housekeeping to clean
d) Move call lights further away from the resident
a) Clear walkways of clutter
Which of the following is information a NA should be prepared to provide when calling emergency services?
a) The names of the resident's family members
b) The phone number and address where the emergency is happening
c) The supervisor name
d) The correct diagnosis of the victim
b) The phone number and address where the emergency is happening
Which of the following is a psychological 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
What anatomical term means toward the midline of the body?
a) Lateral
b) Proximal
c) Medial
d) Posterior
c) Medial
How is scabies transmitted?
a) Through droplets from an infected person
b) Through direct contact with an infected person
c) By breathing the same air as an infected person
d) Through indirect contact with personal protective equipment
b) Through direct contact with an infected person
Which of the following underlying conditions makes a person more susceptible to severe COVID 19 complications?
a) Arthritis
b) Dementia
c) Anxiety
d) COPD
d) COPD
What is the proper order for donning and doffing PPE?
Donning: gown, mask, eyes, gloves
Doffing: gloves, eyes, gown, mask, wash hands with soap/water
The first two steps to take when approaching an emergency are
a) Perform first aid and assess the situation
b) Call the victim's family and call 911
c) Assess the situation and assess the victim
d) Get assistance and perform CPR
c) Assess the situation and assess the victim
Which of the following is an example of a psychological need?
a) The need for food
b) The need for sleep
c) The need for activity
d) The need for acceptance
d) The need for acceptance
Shuffled gait and freezing episodes are seen in people diagnosed with _____.
Parkinson's disease
When helping a resident wo has had a hip replacement get dressed, how should the NA begin?
a) Start with the stronger side
b) Start with the left side
c) Start with the weaker side
d) Start with the feet and move upward
c) Start with the weaker side
Infection prevention is
a) The way in which infections occur
b) An infection that is prevented from traveling from one part of the body to another
c) A set of methods used to prevent the spread of disease
d) An object that has been prevented from being contaminated with pathogens
c) A set of methods used to prevent the spread of disease
When should a NA identify a resident?
a) After giving care
b) Before helping with feeding
c) When collecting a meal tray
d) When shift change occurs
b) Before helping with feeding
In which of the following situations should the NA give abdominal thrusts to a resident?
a) The resident is coughing
b) The resident is breathing very rapidly
c) The resident cannot speak, breathe, or cough
d) The resident tells the NA that she feels short of breath
c) The resident cannot speak, breathe, or cough
Families help residents by
a) Creating the care plan for them
b) Telling residents what to do
c) Diagnosing residents' illness
d) Communicating with the care team
d) Communicating with the care team
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
A(n) _______ stocking is a special stocking that can promote circulation after a knee replacement.
a) Sheer
b) Clotting
c) Anti-embolic
d) Sleeve
c) Anti-embolic
Under Standard Precautions, the term body fluids includes
a) Sweat
b) Water
c) Juice
d) Urine
d) Urine
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 a heart attack?
Myocardial infarction
Activities of daily living (ADLs) include
a) Reading
b) Taking part in facility activities
c) Attending a worship service
d) Brushing teeth
d) Brushing teeth
The eye and ear are part of
a) The nervous system
b) The integumentary system
c) The respiratory system
d) The reproductive system
a) The nervous system
What time of day is best to collect a sputum specimen?
a) Late evening
b) Lunchtime
c) Early morning
d) Right before bedtime
c) Early morning
The most common form of diabetes is
a) Type 1
b) Type 2
c) Type 3
d) Gestational diabetes
b) Type 2