Reference no: EM133361709

QUESTION 1

Using a lift or draw sheet is better for the resident because it

A. prevents injury to the skin.

B. is easier for the nurse assistant.

C. takes less time.

D. is fun for the resident.

QUESTION 2

Residents in the long-term care facility are more susceptible to infection because

A. the immune system is less effective in the elderly individual.

B. microorganisms and pathogens flourish in the long-term care facility.

C. infection control standards are less rigid than in the acute care environment.

D. most elderly individuals have poor infection control habits.

QUESTION 3

If the resident becomes weak or ill during a tub bath or shower,

A. use the call signal to get help and stay with the resident.

B. quickly go and get the nurse.

C. splash cool water on the patient's face.

D. assist the patient out of the tub or shower.

QUESTION 4

The pulse is counted by

A. palpating a vein.

B. placing a stethoscope over the antecubital space.

C. palpating an artery.

D. auscultating a capillary.

QUESTION 5

When recording fluid intake, you should write down

A. only the fluid given in the patient's room.

B. only the fluid that the nurse gives with medicine.

C. only the fluid that comes on the dietary tray.

D. all fluid the patient consumes during your shift.

QUESTION 6

If a bath thermometer is not available, you should test the water temperature with

A. your gloved fingertips.

B. your wrist or elbow.

C. an oral thermometer.

D. a rectal thermometer.

QUESTION 7

It is the end of your shift. As you collect the intake and output records, you notice that Mrs. Allen has taken in 1140 cc. Her output for the shift is 275 cc. You should

A. record this information on the flow sheet and go home.

B. document the I&O on the clipboard and go home.

C. report the imbalance to the nurse.

D. give Mrs. Allen some extra water.

QUESTION 8

When removing a gown from a patient who has a weak or paralyzed arm,

A. ask the nurse to remove the gown, to prevent injury.

B. remove the gown from both arms simultaneously.

C. remove the gown from the strong arm first.

D. remove the gown from the weak arm first.

QUESTION 9

When washing a patient's eyes,

A. use liquid soap and wash from inner corner to outer corner.

B. use bar soap and wash from outer corner to inner corner.

C. never use soap and wash from inner corner to outer corner.

D. never use soap and rub back and forth.

QUESTION 10

When the patient is in bed, the urinary drainage bag is

A. positioned upright on the floor.

B. attached to the frame of the bed.

C. laid on top of the bed, near the foot.

D. attached to the bottom of the side rail.

QUESTION 11

A gastrostomy tube is

A. a tube inserted through the nose to the stomach for feeding.

B. also called parenteral nutrition.

C. a tube inserted through the abdominal wall into the stomach for feeding.

D. a tube that introduces high density nutrients into a large vein.

QUESTION 12

Before serving a meal tray,

A. check the diet card and patient identification.

B. put on gloves and a hair net.

C. put on a gown and gloves.

D. position the patient in the supine position.

QUESTION 13

Mechanical lifts are often used for residents who have limited or no ability to assist. When using a mechanical lift

A. it is appropriate to use alone.

B. you must know the facility policy on the use of the lift.

C. you always need 3 to 4 nursing assistants.

D. it is safe and easy to use and all lifts are the same.

QUESTION 14

The average person should consume this amount of liquid each day

A. 800 cc.

B. 450 cc.

C. 2,000 cc.

D. 4,000 cc.

QUESTION 15

When emptying the urinary drainage bag you should notify the nurse if you notice

A. blood in the urine.

B. cloudy urine.

C. leaking around the indwelling catheter.

D. all of the above.