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Which of the following should be washed before the axillae? (Underarms)
A. Legs
B. Face
C. Perineal area
D. Buttocks - Answer B. Face
When bathing a resident, which body part should be washed first?
A. Eyes
B. Face
C. Neck
D. Arms - Answer A. Eyes
At a minimum, how often should mouth care be performed?
A. Once a day
B. Two times a day
C. Three times a day
D. Four times a day - Answer C. Three times a day
How should dentures be stored after they are cleaned if the resident does not want to wear
them?
A. Dentures should be stored in a denture cup filled with icy water
B. Dentures should be stored in a denture cup filled with hot water
C. Dentures should be stored in a denture cup filled with boiling water.
D. Dentures should be stored in a denture cup filled with cool water. - Answer D. Dentures
should be stored in a denture cup filled with cool water.
When dressing a resident, on which side should an NA start?
A. On the resident's weaker side
B. On the resident's unaffected side
C. On the resident's stronger side
D. On the resident's left side - Answer A. On the resident's weaker side
,Which of the following is the correct term for a person who does not eat any animals or animal
products?
A. Omnivore
B. Vegan
C. Carnivore
D. Pescetarian - Answer B. Vegan
Which of the following is the most essential nutrient for life?
A. Water
B. Protein
C. Vegetables
D. Grains - Answer A. Water
Which of the following abbreviations means that a resident should not have anything to eat or
drink?
A. RR
B. RF
C. NPO
D. ADA - Answer C. NPO
Which of the following puts a resident at an increased risk for unintended weight loss?
A. The resident is a vegetarian
B. The resident has difficulty swallowing
C. The resident enjoys socializing during mealtime
D. The resident eats snacks between meals - Answer B. The resident has difficulty swallowing
One way for an NA to prevent aspiration is to
A. Place food in the resident's weaker side of the mouth
B. Not offer the resident a drink until the meal has been eaten
C. Make sure the resident is sitting upright for eating and drinking
D. Feed the resident quickly - Answer C. Make sure the resident is sitting upright for eating
and drinking
The basic structural units of all organisms are called
A. Tissues
B. Body systems
, C. Organs
D. Cells - Answer D. Cells
_____ is the condition in which all of the body's systems are balanced and are working their
best
A. Homeostasis
B. Physiology
C. Circulatory
D. Pathophysiology - Answer A. Homeostasis
How should a resident who has gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) be positioned after
eating?
A. Lying flat on their back
B. Sitting upright
C. Reclining at approximately 45 degrees
D. On their stomach - Answer B. sitting upright
What type of catheter is removed immediately after urine is drained and does not remain inside
the bladder?
A. Indwelling catheter
B. Straight catheter
C. Drainage catheter
D. Condom catheter - Answer B. Straight catheter
Approximately how long after fluids are consumed should an NA offer a resident a bedpan,
urinal, or trip to the bathroom?
A. One hour
B. Ten minutes
C. Thirty minutes
D. Two hours - Answer C. Thirty minutes
Where does skin breakdown often occur?
A. At pressure points
B. On the tops of the hands
C. On all exposed skin
D. At the fingertips - Answer A. At pressure points