with correct answers Graded A+
A resident has purchased a special gift for her nursing assistant. What would be the
best response by the nursing assistant
(A) The NA should refuse the gift but thank the resident for thinking of her
(B) The NA should accept the gift because she is unsure about her facility's policy
on gifts
(C) The NA should accept the gift if the resident agrees to keep it confidential
(D) The NA should refuse the gift and explain that her employer is very unfair
about employees accepting gifts from her residents - Correct answer-A. The NA
should refuse the gift but thank the resident for thinking of her
Which of the following statements is true of a nursing assistant's responsibilities if
an activity is not listed in the care plan?
(A) The NA should not perform the activity if it is not listed in the care plan.
,(B) The NA should perform the activity if he believes it is best for the resident.
(C) The NA should only perform the activity if the resident says he wants it
performed.
(D) The NA should consult other NAs to see if they would perform the activity. -
Correct answer-A. The NA should not perform the activity if it is not listed in the
care plan
What is one reason why reporting a resident's changes and problems to the nurse is
a very important role of the nursing assistant?
(A) The care plan must be updated as the resident's condition changes.
(B) Reporting changes is not a task that the NA performs.
(C) Depending on the resident's changes, the NA can decide if she wants to work
that day or not.
(D) The NA can decide what medication to prescribe for the resident's current
condition. - Correct answer-A. The care plan must be updated as the resident's
condition changes
Which of the following is a typical task that an NA performs?
(A) Changing a sterile dressing on an open wound
(B) Helping residents with elimination needs
, (C) Administering medication
(D) Prescribing treatments - Correct answer-B. Helping residents with elimination
needs
What is required of a nursing assistant if he suspects that a resident is being
abused?
(A) The NA should call the police to report that the resident is being abused.
(B) The NA should discuss the issue with the resident to find out if it is okay for
him to report what he suspects
(C) The NA should report it to the charge nurse immediately.
(D) The NA should immediately confront the abuser about what he suspects. -
Correct answer-C. The NA should report it to the charge nurse immediately
Ombudsmen are in facilities to assist and support
(A) Administrators
(B) Directors of nursing
(C) Residents
(D) Nursing assistants - Correct answer-C. Residents
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