What is one important reason why the bed should remain wrinkle-free? – to help keep the skin healthy and prevent pressure sores
What is the term for a device that replaces a missing body pat? – prosthesis
To convert four ounces of water to milliters (ml or mL), the nurse assistant should multiply four by: – 30
Which of the following healthcare settings is for people who will die in six months? – hospice
Which of the following abbreviations means “nothing by mouth”? – NPO
Exercises that put each joint through its full arc of motion are called: – range of motion
What is the medical term for high blood pressure? – hypertension
What is a task that is outside the scope of practice for an NA? – inserting tubes into a resident’s body
Standard Precautions should be practiced – on every single person in your care
Which kind of care helps restore a resident to the highest level of functioning possible? – rehabilitation
If an activity is not listed on the care plan, what is the responsibility of a NA? – The NA should not perform the activity if it is not listed on the care plan.
Restraints can be applied: – only with a doctor’s orders
Generally, the last sense to leave a dying person is the sense of – hearing
What is a normal range of a blood pressure? – varies 119/75 is an example
Incontinence may be caused by: – nervous system diseases
Standing with the legs shoulder-width apart is using – good body mechanics
Aftr an amputation, a resident may experience phantom sensation. Phantom sensation is – pain or sensation caused by remaining nerve endings
How should a fracture pan be positioned? – with the handle toward the foot of the bed
What does palliative care involve? – pain relief and comfort 1 / 2
Nursing assistants do not usually perform procedures that require – sterile technique
Insulin reaction can be caused by – too little food
Which of the following is a requirement of OBRA? – nursing assistants must have at least 75 hours of training
What is a good way for a nursing assistant to care for a mentally ill resident? – support the resident and his or her family and friends
When should sheets be changed? – whenever they are soiled, wrinkled, or damp
What does the chain of command do? – describes the line of authority
What is a good way for a nursing assistant to respond to inappropriate sexual behavior? – take the resident to a private area
What should a nursing assistant do if she suspects a resident is being abused? – she should report it to the nurse immediately and let him/her handle it from there
What is one good way a nursing assistant can assist residents with normal changes of aging related to the urinary system? – offer frequent trips to the bathroom
Which of the following is true of Transmission-Based Precautions? – they are practiced in addition to Standard Precautions
What can nursing assistants do in regards to IVs? – Nursing assistants will observe the IV site for problems
Passive range of motion exercises are done – when a resident cannot move on her own
Which of the following is used when documenting the amount of fluid a resident drinks? – milliters
When encountering a fire, a nursing assistant should first – remove resident from danger
What is a common “cliche”? – It will all work out in the end.
What member of the care team might help a resident learn to use adaptive devices for eating or dressing? – occupational therapist
A way to prevent aspiration during oral care of unconscious residents include: – using as little liquid as possible when giving oral care
Providing privacy while giving care is a patient’s – legal right
