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An acute illness is - CORRECT ANSWER-A sudden illness from which the person is expected to
recover
Persons living in nursing centers are called - CORRECT ANSWER-residents
The nursing team involves the following except - CORRECT ANSWER-Doctors
You have an important role in meeting standards and in the survey process. You must do the
following except - CORRECT ANSWER-Interview patients and family
The Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1987 is a - CORRECT ANSWER-Federal Law
OBRA requires retraining and/or new competency evaluation for persons who - CORRECT
ANSWER-Have not worked as a nursing assistant for 2 years
,Does a nurse have to delegate a task to you? - CORRECT ANSWER-No. The nurse makes
delegation decisions that are best for the person
A nursing assistant is also an EMT who works for the fire dept. In her EMT role, she is allowed to
start IVs. On the weekend, she works as a nursing assistant at a nursing center. The RN asks her
to start an IV on a resident. What should the nursing assistant do? - CORRECT ANSWER-Politely
refuse to do the task and explain why
Unlawful restraint or restriction of a person's movement is - CORRECT ANSWER-False
imprisonment
You see a nursing assistant hitting a resident. What should you do? - CORRECT ANSWER-Tell
the nurse
Work ethics mean - CORRECT ANSWER-Behavior in the workplace
You should wear a wristwatch that - CORRECT ANSWER-Has a sweep hand
Treating the person with dignity is - CORRECT ANSWER-Respectfulness
A nursing center wants to hire you. Which is NOT required? - CORRECT ANSWER-A photo
You see two health team members talking quietly to each other. You tell your co-worker what
you overhear. This is - CORRECT ANSWER-Gossip
You need to talk to the nurse about a patient or resident. Where should you do this? -
CORRECT ANSWER-In private
,Before leaving the unit for a break, you need to - CORRECT ANSWER-Tell the nurse
A patient's care is assigned to Sally. The patient needs to use the bathroom. Sally is on a meal
break. Who will help the patient? - CORRECT ANSWER-Any staff member on the unit will help
Which will NOT protect patients, residents, and you from harm? - CORRECT ANSWER-Making
excuses or blaming others for your actions
Stress is - CORRECT ANSWER-The response or change in the body caused by any emotional,
physical, social, or economic factor
Which of the following are used to record frequent measurements or observations? - CORRECT
ANSWER-Flow sheets
When should you report changes in the person's condition? - CORRECT ANSWER-At once
These statements are about charting, Which is incorrect? - CORRECT ANSWER-You can chart a
procedure before completing it
When charting, you should record - CORRECT ANSWER-Safety measures performed
Messages sent through facial expressions, gestures, posture, and body movements is -
CORRECT ANSWER-Body language
Which is correct? - CORRECT ANSWER-Calling patients and residents by their titles
(Mr./Mrs./Ms./Dr.) promotes dignity and shows respect
, You can help a new resident fel safe and secure by - CORRECT ANSWER-Listening to the
person's concerns
Family and friends usually help meet the person's - CORRECT ANSWER-Love and belonging
needs
Which is a common response to illness and disability - CORRECT ANSWER-Anger
You ask a patient a question. You should - CORRECT ANSWER-Give the person time to process
what you asked
Which is important when communicating with persons who are disabled? - CORRECT ANSWER-
Your attitude
The process of cell division in called - CORRECT ANSWER-Mitosis
The point at which two or more bones meet is a - CORRECT ANSWER-Joint
Which is NOT a main part of the brain? - CORRECT ANSWER-Spinal cord
Another name for the trachea is the - CORRECT ANSWER-windpipe
Which separates the lungs from the abdominal cavity? - CORRECT ANSWER-The diaphragm