NURSE AIDE 1 FINAL EXAM QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT
ANSWERS
According to the USDA's MyPlate icon, which food groups should make up at least half
of a person's plate? -- Answer ✔✔ Vegetables and fruits
An example of active listening is -- Answer ✔✔ NA focusing on the resident and
providing feedback.
For nursing assistants, confidentiality means -- Answer ✔✔ Keeping resident information
private
Hand hygiene is -- Answer ✔✔ Washing hands with either plain or antiseptic soap and
water or using alcohol-based hand rubs
How can an NA best help residents with eating? -- Answer ✔✔ The nursing assistant
should identify the food and fluids in front of residents.
How is MRSA most often spread? -- Answer ✔✔ By direct physical contact
How many hours of training does OBRA require for nursing assistants? -- Answer ✔✔
At least 75 hours
If a resident refuses to war a clothing protector, the nursing assistant should -- Answer
✔✔ Respect the resident's refusal
If an NA needs to clean up a spill, what is the first step that she should take? -- Answer
✔✔ Put on gloves.
,In order to lose weight, a resident may be placed on this diet: -- Answer ✔✔ Modified
calorie diet
Oral care should be done at least _____ time(s) a day. -- Answer ✔✔ Two
Regular inspections performed in facilities to make sure they are following state and
federal regulations are called -- Answer ✔✔ Surveys
Residents who need some assistance with eating may benefit from -- Answer ✔✔ The
nursing assistant using the hand-over-hand approach
The Bloodborne Pathogen Standard requires that -- Answer ✔✔ Employers have an
exposure control plan
When a resident with AD cannot understand basic instructions, it is a good idea to use -
- Answer ✔✔ Short words, pictures, and gestures
When a resident with AD shows memory loss, the NA should -- Answer ✔✔ Repeat
herself using the same words
When caring for a dying resident's diminished senses, a nursing assistant should --
Answer ✔✔ Observe body language
When giving a cleansing enema, how far should the bottom of the enema bag be above
the anus? -- Answer ✔✔ Not more than 12 inches
________ is the special care that focuses on the dignity and comfort of a dying person.
-- Answer ✔✔ Hospice
During which of the following procedures must an NA always wear gloves? -- Answer
✔✔ Shaving a resident
How does the skin appear when it first begins to break down? -- Answer ✔✔ Skin turns
pale, white, red, or purple.
, Why should respiration's be counted immediately after taking the pulse, while the
fingers are still on the wrist? -- Answer ✔✔ People may breathe more quickly if they
know they are being observed.
How can a nursing assistant help promote independence and dignity while assisting with
grooming? -- Answer ✔✔ By honoring the resident's preferences
Which type of urine specimen does not include the first and the last urine in the sample?
-- Answer ✔✔ Clean-catch
Which of the following statements is true of properly positioning a standard bedpan? --
Answer ✔✔ A standard bedpan should be positioned with the wider end aligned with
the resident's buttocks
Which of following statements is true of pain? -- Answer ✔✔ Pain is a different
experience for each person.
Deep breathing exercises help -- Answer ✔✔ Clear the lungs of mucus
The normal respiration rate of adults ranges from -- Answer ✔✔ 12-20 breaths per
minute
Which of the following is an appropriate way for an NA to refer to a resident's
weakened side when assisting with dressing? -- Answer ✔✔ Involved side
Which of the following statements is true about pressure ulcers? -- Answer ✔✔
Pressure ulcers can lead to life-threatening infections.
When providing perineal care for a female resident, the nursing assistant should --
Answer ✔✔ Wipe from front to back
Which temperature is considered to be the most accurate? -- Answer ✔✔ Rectal
What color should urine normally be? -- Answer ✔✔ Pale yellow
ANSWERS
According to the USDA's MyPlate icon, which food groups should make up at least half
of a person's plate? -- Answer ✔✔ Vegetables and fruits
An example of active listening is -- Answer ✔✔ NA focusing on the resident and
providing feedback.
For nursing assistants, confidentiality means -- Answer ✔✔ Keeping resident information
private
Hand hygiene is -- Answer ✔✔ Washing hands with either plain or antiseptic soap and
water or using alcohol-based hand rubs
How can an NA best help residents with eating? -- Answer ✔✔ The nursing assistant
should identify the food and fluids in front of residents.
How is MRSA most often spread? -- Answer ✔✔ By direct physical contact
How many hours of training does OBRA require for nursing assistants? -- Answer ✔✔
At least 75 hours
If a resident refuses to war a clothing protector, the nursing assistant should -- Answer
✔✔ Respect the resident's refusal
If an NA needs to clean up a spill, what is the first step that she should take? -- Answer
✔✔ Put on gloves.
,In order to lose weight, a resident may be placed on this diet: -- Answer ✔✔ Modified
calorie diet
Oral care should be done at least _____ time(s) a day. -- Answer ✔✔ Two
Regular inspections performed in facilities to make sure they are following state and
federal regulations are called -- Answer ✔✔ Surveys
Residents who need some assistance with eating may benefit from -- Answer ✔✔ The
nursing assistant using the hand-over-hand approach
The Bloodborne Pathogen Standard requires that -- Answer ✔✔ Employers have an
exposure control plan
When a resident with AD cannot understand basic instructions, it is a good idea to use -
- Answer ✔✔ Short words, pictures, and gestures
When a resident with AD shows memory loss, the NA should -- Answer ✔✔ Repeat
herself using the same words
When caring for a dying resident's diminished senses, a nursing assistant should --
Answer ✔✔ Observe body language
When giving a cleansing enema, how far should the bottom of the enema bag be above
the anus? -- Answer ✔✔ Not more than 12 inches
________ is the special care that focuses on the dignity and comfort of a dying person.
-- Answer ✔✔ Hospice
During which of the following procedures must an NA always wear gloves? -- Answer
✔✔ Shaving a resident
How does the skin appear when it first begins to break down? -- Answer ✔✔ Skin turns
pale, white, red, or purple.
, Why should respiration's be counted immediately after taking the pulse, while the
fingers are still on the wrist? -- Answer ✔✔ People may breathe more quickly if they
know they are being observed.
How can a nursing assistant help promote independence and dignity while assisting with
grooming? -- Answer ✔✔ By honoring the resident's preferences
Which type of urine specimen does not include the first and the last urine in the sample?
-- Answer ✔✔ Clean-catch
Which of the following statements is true of properly positioning a standard bedpan? --
Answer ✔✔ A standard bedpan should be positioned with the wider end aligned with
the resident's buttocks
Which of following statements is true of pain? -- Answer ✔✔ Pain is a different
experience for each person.
Deep breathing exercises help -- Answer ✔✔ Clear the lungs of mucus
The normal respiration rate of adults ranges from -- Answer ✔✔ 12-20 breaths per
minute
Which of the following is an appropriate way for an NA to refer to a resident's
weakened side when assisting with dressing? -- Answer ✔✔ Involved side
Which of the following statements is true about pressure ulcers? -- Answer ✔✔
Pressure ulcers can lead to life-threatening infections.
When providing perineal care for a female resident, the nursing assistant should --
Answer ✔✔ Wipe from front to back
Which temperature is considered to be the most accurate? -- Answer ✔✔ Rectal
What color should urine normally be? -- Answer ✔✔ Pale yellow
