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What is one important reason why bed linens should remain wrinkle-free? To help keep the skin healthy and prevent pressure ulcers What is the term for a device that replaces a missing body part? Prosthesis Exercises that put each joint through its full arc of motion are called Range of motion Which of the following is the correct way to remove a gown? Unfasten gown at neck and waist and roll the dirty side in while holding gown away from the body. How many times can disposable gloves be worn before being discarded? One time To best communicate with a visually impaired resident, the NA should Identify herself when she enters the room The best way for an NA to provide foot care for a diabetic resident is to Observe the feet regularly for signs of sores or infection If a resident starts to fall, the best thing an NA can do is to Widen her stance and bring the resident's body close to her An NA should use friction for at least _____ seconds when washing her hands. 20 Which of the following is a term for a legal document that designates what kind of care a person wants if he is unable to make that decision himself? Advance directive Which temperature site is generally considered to be the most accurate? Rectum (rectal) Which of the following tasks is outside the scope of practice for an NA? Prescribing a new medication How should the NA respond if a resident tries to give him a gift? The NA should refuse the gift but say thank you. What does the term empathy mean? Empathy means being able to identify with the feelings of others. To monitor a resident's pulse rate, the NA will most commonly check the ___ pulse. Radial Slapping, shoving, and rough handling are all considered to be a type of _________ Physical abuse With which of the following people may an NA share a resident's medical information? Resident's doctor Which of the following sentences is an example of a fact? Mr. Gomez ate half of his scrambled egg. Which is/are the most essential nutrient(s) for life? Water Objective information is Information collected using the senses Which of the following statements is true of documentation? NAs should document care right after it has been done. Standard Precautions should be practiced On every single person in the NA's care Which of the following statements is true of handwashing? An NA should wash her hands before and after touching a resident. Using proper body mechanics includes Standing with the legs shoulder-width apart What is one of the first signs that a pressure ulcer is forming? Discoloration of the skin Which of the following is an example of a physical need? Food Which of the following remarks is a cliché? "It will all work out in the end." In which type of environment do microorganisms grow best? Dark An axillary temperature is measured In the armpit If a resident has just had a glass of iced tea, how long should the NA wait before measuring the resident's temperature via the oral method? 10 to 20 minutes Which of the following abbreviations means nothing by mouth? NPO Which of the following canes has four rubber-tipped feet? Quad cane In which of the following situations must a nursing assistant always wear gloves? While shaving a resident Which type of toileting equipment is used for elimination for residents who cannot assist with raising their hips onto a regular bedpan? Fracture pan Hypertension is the medical term for High blood pressure How often should an ostomy bag be emptied? Whenever stool is eliminated How should an NA work when helping a resident with range of motion exercises? egin at the shoulders and work down the body (n) _____ is the permanent and painful shortening of a muscle or tendon. Contracture Which of the following is used when documenting the amount of fluid a resident drinks? Milliliters How should a fracture pan be positioned? With the handle toward the foot of the bed In order to communicate with a resident who is hearing-impaired, the nursing assistant should Face the resident directly when speaking Which of the following is an example of physical abuse? Pinching a resident Joking with a resident's roommate about the resident's incontinence is what type of abuse? Psychological abuse Which of the following statements is true of mental illness? Mental illness is a disorder that produces signs and symptoms like any physical disorder. An appropriate resource for an NA to turn to if he is experiencing stress is His supervisor In order for an object to be called clean in a healthcare setting, it must be Free of pathogens Which of the following is an example of a whole grain food? Whole wheat bread The serious condition that occurs when a person does not have enough fluid in the body is called Dehydration Which of the following is an example of a plant-based protein? Refried beans According to the USDA's MyPlate, most fruit choices should be Whole fruit Which of the following statements is true of helping to prevent aspiration during eating? The NA should place food in the stronger side of the mouth. Which of the following is true of Transmission-Based Precautions? They are practiced in addition to Standard Precautions. An example of a physical restraint is Raised side rails on a bed What does the abbreviation ADLs stand for? Activities of daily living Which kind of care helps residents restore or improve function after an illness or injury? Rehabilitation The medical term for chest pain, pressure, or discomfort is Angina pectoris An example of ethical behavior by an NA is Protecting a resident's privacy Which of the following shows the correct conversion of 4:00 p.m. to military time? 1600 hours Barriers to communication include which of the following? NA uses medical terminology with the resident. Which of the following is an example of nonverbal communication? A resident points to a glass. Which of the following occurrences is considered an incident and requires a report to be completed? A resident falls. An employer must offer an NA a free vaccine for _____. Hepatitis B Draw sheets are used to Reposition residents without causing shearing When assisting a resident with a standard bedpan, where should the wider end of the bedpan be placed? Response: In alignment with the resident's buttocks Blood pressure is measured using a Response: Sphygmomanometer One safety device that helps transfer residents is called a Response: Transfer belt CONTINUED.....