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Nursing Exam Prep
1. If a nursing assistant suspects a resident is being abused, they should
Report it to the nurse immediately
Find clues
Keep watching the resident to make sure NAs suspicions are correct
Talk to other NAs to get advice about how to proceed
2. What is the basic rule regarding visitation access given the resident's
consent?
- Visitors must not infringe upon the rights of the resident or of
other residents
- No specific rules or requirements
- "Reasonable" restrictions
- "Reasonable" privacy
3. If a nursing assistant witnesses a colleague engaging in inappropriate sexual
behavior in a public area, what should they do according to their
responsibilities?
Document the behavior without reporting it.
Ignore the behavior as it does not involve them.
Report the incident to a supervisor or appropriate authority.
Confront the colleague directly in front of residents.
,4. Mrs. Jones put her call light on several times. The appropriate NA response to
the resident would be
Do nothing because you know she is waiting for the nurse
Ignore the call light because it is on all the time
Not respond if isn't your resident, I will get your nurse aide
Answer call light immediately when the resident calls
5. What type of information is a skin rash classified as in nursing
documentation?
Subjective information
Objective information
Personal information
Confidential information
6. Describe how substance abuse can affect the quality of nursing care
provided to residents.
Substance abuse can impair a nurse's judgment and ability to
provide safe and effective care.
Substance abuse improves communication with residents.
Substance abuse leads to better patient outcomes.
Substance abuse has no impact on nursing care quality.
7. What is the primary reason for responding quickly to a resident's call light in
nursing care?
To maintain a clean environment.
To complete paperwork efficiently.
, To ensure the resident's safety and well-being.
To follow up on medication schedules.
8. According to standard ethical guidelines for nursing assistants, what type of
offerings should they decline from residents?
Gifts and tips
Requests to adjust medication dosages
Information about the resident's family
Personal stories about their past
Invitations to religious services
9. What nonverbal cue is often interpreted as a sign of negative
communication?
Smiling
Nodding
Maintaining eye contact
Crossing arms in front of the body
10. Which of these is considered a resident's right?
Private communication such as mail and phone
Having medical information kept confidential
Privacy while receiving a physical examination
All of the above
, 11. What is one key aspect of treating residents with respect in nursing assistant
responsibilities?
Prioritizing tasks over resident needs.
Acknowledging their dignity and individuality.
Following strict protocols without exception.
Minimizing communication with residents.
12. A minimum data set (MDS) is used
In all health care settings
In long-term care center
In home care
In acute care settings
13. If a nursing assistant notices a change in a resident's condition during a
scheduled visit, what should be the next step according to best practices?
Ignore the change if the resident seems fine.
Document the change in the daily log without further action.
Wait until the next scheduled visit to assess again.
Report the change to the supervising nurse.
14. In the nursing process (ADPIE), which part involves formulating goals and
outcomes that directly impact patient/client care?
Evaluation
Diagnosis
Assessment