Test Bank For The Nursing Assistant: Acute, Subacute, and Long-Term Care 6th
Edition
by JoLynn Pulliam, Meg Holloway
All Chapters (1-24) |Q&As Verified | Grade A+ Assured
ISBN 9780134846651
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Chapter 1 Introduction to Health Care ......................................................................................................... 3
Chapter 2 The Nursing Assistant .................................................................................................................... 8
Chapter 3 Communication and Interpersonal Skills ............................................................................ 13
Chapter 4 Relating to Your Patients ........................................................................................................... 19
Chapter 5 Infection Control............................................................................................................................ 25
Chapter 6 Environmental Safety, Accident Prevention, and Disaster Plans ............................... 30
Chapter 7 Emergency Situations .................................................................................................................. 36
Chapter 8 Body Systems and Common Diseases ................................................................................... 41
Chapter 9 Vital Signs ......................................................................................................................................... 47
Chapter 10 Positioning, Moving, and Ambulation................................................................................. 52
Chapter 11 Admission, Transfer, and Discharge ................................................................................... 57
Chapter 12 The Patient's Environment ..................................................................................................... 64
Chapter 13 Hygiene and Grooming ............................................................................................................. 69
Chapter 14 Special Skin Care ......................................................................................................................... 75
Chapter 15 Nutrition......................................................................................................................................... 80
Chapter 16 Elimination Needs ...................................................................................................................... 85
Chapter 17 Specimen Collection and Testing ......................................................................................... 91
Chapter 18 AM and PM Care .......................................................................................................................... 96
Chapter 19 Restorative Care and Rehabilitation ................................................................................. 103
Chapter 20 Additional Patient Care Procedures .................................................................................. 109
Chapter 21 Preoperative and Postoperative Care............................................................................... 114
Chapter 22 Subacute Care ............................................................................................................................ 120
Chapter 23 Special Skills in Long-Term Care ........................................................................................ 125
Chapter 24 Death and Dying ........................................................................................................................ 131
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Chapter 1 Introduction to Health Care
1) A nursing assistant could apply for employment at which of these health care organizations?
A) A hospital
B) A nursing home
C) A home health agency
D) Any of the above
Correct Answer: D
Page Ref: 3-4
LO: 2. List and describe different types of health care facilities.
2) When a nursing assistant provides quality care to a patient, it is important that the care is
A) Given according to the RN's cultural preferences.
B) Given in the way that will cost the least.
C) Culturally acceptable to the patient.
D) Done as quickly as possible each day.
Correct Answer: C
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LO: 1. Identify the purposes of health care facilities.
3) Ms. Janda is being discharged from the acute care hospital. She is still quite ill and requires
intravenous medications. She needs skilled nursing care. Which of the following facilities would she
be moved to?
A) A long-term care facility
B) A home health agency
C) A rehabilitation facility
D) A subacute care facility
Correct Answer: D
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LO: 2. List and describe different types of health care facilities.
4) A nursing assistant is a key position on the health care team. The primary responsibility for
nursing assistants is to
A) Assist the doctor by performing procedures.
B) Supervise environmental services teams.
C) Care for patients under the supervision of an RN.
D) Schedule LPN staff on all shifts.
Correct Answer: C
Page Ref: 6-7
LO: 3. Describe a typical organizational structure of a health care facility and explain how the
nursing assistant fits into this structure.
5) The nursing assistant is a member of the nursing team in a health care organization. Which
member of the nursing team plans and coordinates patient care?
A) Nursing assistant
B) RN or LPN
C) Registered nurse (RN)
D) Licensed practical nurse (LPN)
Correct Answer: C
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LO: 3. Describe a typical organizational structure of a health care facility and explain how the
nursing assistant fits into this structure.
6) When you work as a nursing assistant, you must follow the chain of command. This means
that you would report directly to
A) The Board of Directors.
B) An RN or LPN.
C) The Clinical Nurse Specialist.
D) The Director of Nursing.
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