Nursing Assistant Learning Express Quiz

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1. A mentally ill resident is likely to

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Thought processes of the mentally ill may include delusions and irrational fear

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2. Which residents will want to jhelp with their own care and decisions?

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All residents want to do their own care if possible in order to feel useful and remain independent

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3. The meaning of sexuality for residents includes

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All of these are aspects of sexuality and are normal human needs

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4. A cane, walker, and crutches are all used to help a resident walk. What else do they have in common?

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Residents vary in height and weight, and all equipment must be safe

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5. Teaching a resident to use a wheelchair includes showing him how to

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The wheelchair can be dangerous, and an accident can occur unless instructions are explained prior to use

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6. Special devices that residents use to dress themselves include

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All of the listed equipment is used by handicapped people to promote activities of daily living

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7. If a resident complains of a burning, tingling skin area, you should first

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This may be an indication of a serious condition and should be reported immediately

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8. When changing  a pillowcase, you should not hold the pillow under your chin because this would

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Inhaling the bacteria can cause infection to the health care worker

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9. Reality orientation techniques include

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These aids assist the patient to know where his room is and what date it is

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10. Older adults often experience depression as a result of

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Aging can include any and all of the listed events, and these events could provoke depression in a patient of any age

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11. Two residents have decided to become a couple. They may

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Relationships are common in a nursing home and allow both individuals to feel needed and desiralbe

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12. A resident with a paralyzed left arm may be able to feed herself if she uses a

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Encourage independence by using mechanical devices to assist the resident

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13. Mrs. Bell is a mentally ill resident who is under good control. The licensed nurse instructs you to observe her for signs of mental problems, which may include

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Imagining friends might indicate regression or aside effect of medication. Report this occurrence

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14. Which statement about a family's involvement in a resident's care is correct?

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Family and patient involvement in the care plan promotes communication and continuity of care

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15. Because of lack of exercise, bedridden residents often develop

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Exercise promotes and improves circulation in bedridden patients

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16. When you have a resident sit and dangle her legs before getting up, you should watch for

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Any sudden change in the patient's condition must be reported immediately

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17. Before any transfer, you should

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Body mechanics promote good musculoskeletal alignment

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18. Which bedmaking procedure is used when the resident remains in teh bed?

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When the patient is bedridden, the bed sheets need to be changed with the patient in bed. This is called an occupied bed

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19. You have been caring for Mrs. Jewell fo rfour hours, and during that time she has asked you to take her to the bathroom every 15 minutes. Your best action is to

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Ask the nurse if this is normal behavior for Mrs. Jewell

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20. Rhonda, an 18 year old, is a resident admitted for long term rehabilitation. She tells you she wants to attend teh local community college. This seems

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Rhonda wants to continue her education and socialized with people her own age. This desire should be encouraged

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21. When assisting a blind resident to eat, you should set the plate up as a

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This allows for independence

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22. The major moves in range of motion exercises include

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All of the above are major body movements that provide muscle stimulation

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23. During the bowel and bladder retraining period, the nursing assistant should

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Hydration and nutrition promote good elimination

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24. Signs of dementia in the elderly include

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Lack of orientation to person, place, and date is a sign of dementia

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25. If a elderly resident begins to wander and becomes confused, you should

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Any usual or new behavior should be reported for accurate diagnosis by the physician

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26. Signs of possible skin problems include

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Any skin irritation can cause a decubitus ulcer and needs to be reported

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27. If Mrs. Force loses her temper and starts swearing, you should

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Do not reinforce negative behavior. The care plan should communicate what the staff is to do should the resident engage in undesirable behavior

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28. The Hoyer lift is used to

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The lift ensure safety for both resident and health care worker. It can be used on obese, paralyzed, or bland residents

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29. When transferring a resident from the bed to a chair, you should always

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Locking the brakes will prevent the chair from rolling and the patient from falling

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30. How often should a resident be repositioned if he cannot move himself?

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This is the maximum time a resident should be left in one position. Frequent turning promotes good circulation

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31. Which statement about mentally retarded residents is correct?

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In mentally retarded residents, learning is slower than normal, but it still occurs and should be encouraged

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32. Mrs. Sinclair is an agitated resident who must be turned every two hours all night along. When  you wake her, you should first

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Do not startle the resident, as this may agitate her. Speak as you enter the room

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33. Signs of depression include

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Lack of appetite may be caused by many diseases, especially depression

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34. Mrs. Nelson has right-sideed weakness. For her mouth care, you should

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Encourage independence as much as possible

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35. Residents with Alzheimer's disease may show which of the following symptoms?

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The Alzheimer's patient suffers from physical and mental decline

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36. When turning or positioning a resident in bed, use the method that

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Always use proper mechanics to ensure the safety of the resident an yourself

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37. Which statement about bladder retraining programs is correct?

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Retraining can be successful only if all caregivers are involved

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38. Placing a resident in good alignment means you should

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Body alignment promotes circulatory status and prevents contractions

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39. If a resident is upset and yelling, it may help her if you

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Calm the patient down and allow her to voice her concerns in a constructive way

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40. Mrs. Larkin, age 52, was the victim of an industrial accident. She was a foreman and a union leader. To help her maintain her dignity as an adult you might suggest that she

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As a former foreman and leader, Mrs. Larkin needs to feel useful and involved

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41. A cane should be used on

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This position will provide balance and support for the resident. The cane should be properly fitted

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42. Special protective devices used to decrease the risk of decubitus ulcers include the

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The egg carton stimulates the skin and allows for ventilation around the skin

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43. Safety precautions for hot treatments should include

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Check the skin frequently for redness and remove the soak if the soak if the patient complains of burning

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44. A resident who is in middle adulthood would be likely to be concerned about her

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As middle-aged adults, parents worry about their teenage children and their elderly parents

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45. Two residents, Mary and Joe, spend a lot of time together as a couple. When Mary ggets the flu, she may

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Illness may affect the patient's mental, social and physical well-being. allow her privacy

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46. To change your direction, you should

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Moving the whole body prevents twisting the back muscles and an injury

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47. Jane is a 24 year old resident
 with muscular dystrophy. She has a supportive family, but she talks often of her desire to have a boyfriend. This feeling is best described as

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All patients need to feel wanted and to share their feelings with another person. This is normal behavior

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48. A goal for Mrs. Force is for her not to swear at the nurse or aides. When she calls you by your name, you should

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Positive reinforcement encourages good behavior

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49. Decubitus ulcers are also called

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all of these are names for decubitus ulcers

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50. Ms. Filmore is mentally retarded resident. Which statement about her condition is correct?

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According to the definition, the mental age of the mentally retarded patient varies from his or her chronological age.

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51. A resident's daughter wants to help with her mother's care. You should tell her that she

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If the daughter feels comfortable in caring for the resident, she should let the nurse know. The nurse will consider the health of the patient

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52. When using crutches, the resident's weight must rest on the

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Proper instructions for hand placement prevent nerve damage, which may cause paralysis to the arm

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53. Walking with a resident is safest if done with

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The transfer belt provides a lift mechanism and prevents the patients from falling

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54. Elderly residents who become confused and forgetful should be

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This may be a disease process or a medication overdose. It needs to be evaluated by a physician

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55. Lena, a 70 year old resident, wishes to write out her own Christmas cards. You should

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Encourage Lena to do as much as possible by helping her obtain the materials she needs to perform this task

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56. Beth is a 58 year old permanently handicapped resident. She tends to be very quiet and to act as if nothing matters. You can best show respect for her by

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Allow Beth to make decisions about her health care. This will prevent depression and allow her to make choices

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57. Hen assisting a blind resident to eat, the nursing assistant should

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Explain to the patient what is located at each "time" using the clock method. This promotes independence

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58. Residents may say the same thing over and over again because they

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Pain and discomfort may be manifested by the patient moving continually and not resting well

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59. Good alignment or posture is important when the resident or nursing assistant is

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good alignment promotes the health of the musculoskeletal system and prevents tissue breakdown

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60. The goal of bladder training is to

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Bladder training promotes a regular pattern of continence

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61. Mr. Scranton often chokes while he is eating. You should

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Observe the patient who has a chewing dysfunction. Choking can cause an airway obstruction

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62. If a resident is confused and forgetful, the staff should

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Reality orientation encourages the patient to know what day it is

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63. When you perform passive range of motion exercises for a resident, you should do all the following except

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Never extend the joint to the point of pain

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64. A nonsterile dressing is one that is

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A clean dressing is not sterile, but promotes protection to the skin. A Band-Aid is an example of a clean dressing

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65. A piece of linen that is place beneath the resident from shoulders to thighs is called

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the drawsheet saves on bed changes and can be used as a lift sheet to move the patient in bed

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66. Before giving any hot or cold treatment, you should be sure you have

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The physician must order any treatments that the patient receives

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67. If you are asked to clean or put a soak on a resident's eye, you should

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Cleaning from the inside outward prevents contamination to the other eye. Using a clean clothe and reporting any drainage promotes healing

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68. When using a cane or walker, the resident's elbows must be

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This position will created a balance between the resident and the walker to prevent a fall

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69. Which information is important in designing a retaining plan?

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Keeping the patietn's normal pattern of elimination will assist in the training

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70. A diabetic resident has had her leg amputated. Her need for sexuality will

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The diabetic patient needs to accept the amputation and realize this does not affect sexuality

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71. Linda is a 35 year old resident with multiple sclerosis whose mother has always taken care of her. It would be normal for Linda to

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Linda has a physical disorder but needs to continue to make her own decisions to keep her self-esteem and mental health capability

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72. Which of the following statements about range of motion exercises is not true?

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Active ROM means the patient performs his or her own exercises

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73. If a patient is in traction, you should not

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Changing the position of weights requires a doctor's order.

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74. When carrying a heavy box you should hold it

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Holding the load close to the body balances the center of gravity

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75. Using good body mechanics to life an object off the floor means that you would

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Bending a the knees lets you use your knees and leg muscles to lift. This prevents a back injury

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76. To transfer a resident correctly from the bed to a stretcher, you must

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Body mechanics promote good musculoskeletal alignment

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77. Dangling a resident's legs over the side of the bed is done to

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Sitting the resident on the side of the bed allows the blood to drain to the lower extremities and prevents the patient from fainting

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78. Behavior management  is a system for

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a positive behavior affects attitude and builds self-esteem

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79. Using your longest and strongest muscles to lift means you should use your

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The leg muscles are the strongest muscles of the body

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80. Keeping a resident's bed linens dry and tight helps to prevent

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Wrinkles in the linen cause skin irritations, which lead to breakdown of the tissue and possible decubitus

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81. You are preparing a warm soak for a resident's feet. Before allowing the patient to put his feet in the soak, you should test it on your

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Check the temperature on your wrist

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82. A resident who talks about giving away her possessions may be

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Suicidal patients often give all their possessions away. This behavior must reported to the nurse

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83. Which of the following helps prevent decubitus ulcers?

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Back rubs are soothing and promote blood flow to the area

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84. You and a helper are transferring a resident from the bed to a wheelchair. You should do all the following except

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Keep the chair as close to the bed as possible to assist in the transfer

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85. Correct range of motion for the neck includes

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The neck is capable of all the movement listed here

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86. If the chains on a Hoyer lift are uneven, then the

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Bring the patient to a sitting position by lifting the head and back forward

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87. Bowel or bladder training should

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Teamwork is important if the training program is to be successful

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88. The resident who is at high risk of developing a pressure sore is one sho

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Nutritional status affects the health of the skin and other body systems

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89. To help a resident into a wheelchair, you should position the chair

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The bed will hold the chair in place to allow easier patient transfer

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90. To help a resident sit up in bed, you should remember to

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Locking arms will allow the patient to help in lifting to a sitting position

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91. Transferring a resident from the bed to a stretcher requires the bed be positioned at

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This will allow the proper use of body mechanics and prevent any injury to the staff or resident

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92. Passive range of motion exercises are best performed if the resident is in

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Passive ROM is best done with the patient lying on his back

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93. Using a broad base of support means

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A broad base of 12 inches apart will allow the center of gravity t assist in the transfer

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94. Before starting a bowel or bladder retraining program, teh nursing assistant should

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The physician will determine if the patient diagnosis will allow for bladder and bowed retraining

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95. To turn the resident toward you , you should

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This will promote motion and help you move the patient

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96. To help the resident move to the head of teh bed, you should

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Allow the patient to help to prevent injury to the health care worker

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97. When you are moving the resident up in bed, the pillow goes

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The pillow provides safety and prevents the patient from striking the head on the bed

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98. Before transferring the resident, you should first wash your hands and then

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Assess the situation and get help if needed to provide safety

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99. Body mechanics means

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Good body mechanics ensure safety for both the health care worker and the patient

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100. The key to bowel retraining is

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Regular bowel movements will promote good intestinal evacuation and prevent embarrassment to the patient

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A mentally ill resident is likely to
Which residents will want to jhelp with their own care and decisions?
The meaning of sexuality for residents includes
A cane, walker, and crutches are all used to help a resident walk....
Teaching a resident to use a wheelchair includes showing him how to
Special devices that residents use to dress themselves include
If a resident complains of a burning, tingling skin area, you should...
When changing  a pillowcase, you should not hold the pillow under...
Reality orientation techniques include
Older adults often experience depression as a result of
Two residents have decided to become a couple. They may
A resident with a paralyzed left arm may be able to feed herself if...
Mrs. Bell is a mentally ill resident who is under good control. The...
Which statement about a family's involvement in a resident's care is...
Because of lack of exercise, bedridden residents often develop
When you have a resident sit and dangle her legs before getting up,...
Before any transfer, you should
Which bedmaking procedure is used when the resident remains in teh...
You have been caring for Mrs. Jewell fo rfour hours, and during that...
Rhonda, an 18 year old, is a resident admitted for long term...
When assisting a blind resident to eat, you should set the plate up as...
The major moves in range of motion exercises include
During the bowel and bladder retraining period, the nursing assistant...
Signs of dementia in the elderly include
If a elderly resident begins to wander and becomes confused, you...
Signs of possible skin problems include
If Mrs. Force loses her temper and starts swearing, you should
The Hoyer lift is used to
When transferring a resident from the bed to a chair, you should...
How often should a resident be repositioned if he cannot move himself?
Which statement about mentally retarded residents is correct?
Mrs. Sinclair is an agitated resident who must be turned every two...
Signs of depression include
Mrs. Nelson has right-sideed weakness. For her mouth care, you should
Residents with Alzheimer's disease may show which of the following...
When turning or positioning a resident in bed, use the method that
Which statement about bladder retraining programs is correct?
Placing a resident in good alignment means you should
If a resident is upset and yelling, it may help her if you
Mrs. Larkin, age 52, was the victim of an industrial accident. She was...
A cane should be used on
Special protective devices used to decrease the risk of decubitus...
Safety precautions for hot treatments should include
A resident who is in middle adulthood would be likely to be concerned...
Two residents, Mary and Joe, spend a lot of time together as a couple....
To change your direction, you should
Jane is a 24 year old resident with muscular dystrophy. She has a...
A goal for Mrs. Force is for her not to swear at the nurse or aides....
Decubitus ulcers are also called
Ms. Filmore is mentally retarded resident. Which statement about her...
A resident's daughter wants to help with her mother's care. You should...
When using crutches, the resident's weight must rest on the
Walking with a resident is safest if done with
Elderly residents who become confused and forgetful should be
Lena, a 70 year old resident, wishes to write out her own Christmas...
Beth is a 58 year old permanently handicapped resident. She tends to...
Hen assisting a blind resident to eat, the nursing assistant should
Residents may say the same thing over and over again because they
Good alignment or posture is important when the resident or nursing...
The goal of bladder training is to
Mr. Scranton often chokes while he is eating. You should
If a resident is confused and forgetful, the staff should
When you perform passive range of motion exercises for a resident, you...
A nonsterile dressing is one that is
A piece of linen that is place beneath the resident from shoulders to...
Before giving any hot or cold treatment, you should be sure you have
If you are asked to clean or put a soak on a resident's eye, you...
When using a cane or walker, the resident's elbows must be
Which information is important in designing a retaining plan?
A diabetic resident has had her leg amputated. Her need for sexuality...
Linda is a 35 year old resident with multiple sclerosis whose mother...
Which of the following statements about range of motion exercises is...
If a patient is in traction, you should not
When carrying a heavy box you should hold it
Using good body mechanics to life an object off the floor means that...
To transfer a resident correctly from the bed to a stretcher, you must
Dangling a resident's legs over the side of the bed is done to
Behavior management  is a system for
Using your longest and strongest muscles to lift means you should use...
Keeping a resident's bed linens dry and tight helps to prevent
You are preparing a warm soak for a resident's feet. Before allowing...
A resident who talks about giving away her possessions may be
Which of the following helps prevent decubitus ulcers?
You and a helper are transferring a resident from the bed to a...
Correct range of motion for the neck includes
If the chains on a Hoyer lift are uneven, then the
Bowel or bladder training should
The resident who is at high risk of developing a pressure sore is one...
To help a resident into a wheelchair, you should position the chair
To help a resident sit up in bed, you should remember to
Transferring a resident from the bed to a stretcher requires the bed...
Passive range of motion exercises are best performed if the resident...
Using a broad base of support means
Before starting a bowel or bladder retraining program, teh nursing...
To turn the resident toward you , you should
To help the resident move to the head of teh bed, you should
When you are moving the resident up in bed, the pillow goes
Before transferring the resident, you should first wash your hands and...
Body mechanics means
The key to bowel retraining is
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