Long-Term Care Nursing Assistant
Midterm Exam
Course Introduction
This course provides comprehensive training for individuals aspiring to become Long-Term Care Nursing Assistants, focusing on the essential skills and knowledge required to deliver quality care to residents in long-term care facilities. Students will learn about the physical, emotional, and social needs of elderly and chronically ill patients, with emphasis on personal care techniques, patient safety, effective communication, infection control, and promoting resident autonomy and dignity. Through classroom instruction and hands-on clinical practice, participants will build competencies in assisting with daily living activities, recognizing changes in patient conditions, and collaborating with healthcare teams, preparing them for certification and successful caregiving careers in a variety of long-term care environments.
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Mosbys Textbook for Nursing Assistants 9th Edition by Sorrentino
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Chapter 1: Introduction to Health Care Agencies
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Q1) Nursing assistants may report to which of the following?
A) An RN
B) A physician
C) An occupational therapist
D) Another nursing assistant
Answer: A
Q2) The director of nursing (DON)is a(n)_____
A) LPN/LVN
B) RN
C) PT
D) OT
Answer: B
Q3) Who helps patients,residents,and families deal with social,emotional,and environmental issues affecting illness and recovery?
A) The speech-language pathologist.
B) The podiatrist.
C) The activities director.
D) The social worker.
Answer: D
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Chapter 2: The Persons Rights
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Q1) An ombudsman does which of the following?
A) Provides a person's care.
B) Pays a person's medical bill.
C) Protects a person's rights.
D) Orders necessary prescriptions for the person.
Answer: C
Q2) A person has the right to be free from involuntary seclusion.An example of involuntary seclusion would be:
A) Having the person sleep in his/her room at night
B) Forcing the person to remain in his/her room during breakfast
C) Allowing the person to talk in the courtyard area during daylight hours
D) Permitting the person to remain in his/her room while it is being cleaned
Answer: B
Q3) The Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1987 is a:
A) State law
B) Nurse practice act
C) Federal law
D) Criminal law
Answer: C
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Chapter 3: The Nursing Assistant
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Q1) OBRA requires re-training and/or a new competency evaluation for persons who:
A) Have not worked as a nursing assistant for 24 months
B) Were found guilty of abuse or neglect
C) Were convicted of a crime
D) Did not have good performance evaluations
Answer: A
Q2) You may lose your certification as a nursing assistance for which of the following reasons?
A) Giving unsafe care
B) Being late to work
C) Bringing your children to work
D) Refusing to give family members confidential information
Answer: A
Q3) Which law protects the public from persons practicing nursing without a license?
A) OBRA
B) The Older Americans Act
C) A state's nurse practice act
D) Criminal law
Answer: C
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Chapter 4: Delegation
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Q1) You can refuse to perform a delegated task if:
A) You are too busy
B) You do not like the task
C) It is the end of your shift and you are ready to go home
D) The task is not in your job description
Q2) Which of the following is an example of a task that can be delegated to you?
A) Perform a sterile dressing change.
B) Insert an intravenous catheter.
C) Develop a care plan for a new resident.
D) Re-position a person in bed.
Q3) When you agree to perform a delegated task,you are responsible for your own actions.
A)True
B)False
Q4) A nurse can delegate:
A) Responsibilities
B) Accountability
C) The five rights of delegation
D) Tasks
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Chapter 5: Ethics and Laws
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Q1) A resident did not get to the bathroom in time.She urinated and had a bowel movement in her clothing.To prevent an accident in the dining room,the nurse makes the person stay in her room.This is:
A) Malpractice
B) Involuntary seclusion
C) Neglect
D) Physical abuse
Q2) Touching a person without that person's consent is:
A) Assault
B) Battery
C) Invasion of privacy
D) Libel
Q3) These statements are about domestic abuse.Which is correct?
A) It does not happen in nursing centers.
B) Usually just one type of abuse is present.
C) The abuser has power and control over the victim.
D) The older adult is not at risk for domestic abuse.
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Chapter 6: Student and Work Ethics
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Q1) Children emergencies are:
A) Your responsibility
B) The agency's responsibility
C) Your co-workers' responsibility
D) Part of your benefits package
Q2) Good personal hygiene involves:
A) Daily bathing
B) Taking a shower
C) Taking a tub bath
D) Brushing teeth daily
Q3) Which of the following is a good example of keeping personal matters out of the workplace?
A) Carrying a personal pager
B) Asking a co-worker for lunch money
C) Using the agency's computer to check your e-mail
D) Making a doctor's appointment for your day off
Q4) Stress can cause life-threatening problems.
A)True
B)False
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Chapter 7: Communicating With the Health Team
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Q1) When recording,you should do which of the following?
A) Write using abbreviations that are easy to figure out.
B) Use correct spelling,grammar,and punctuation.
C) Skip lines.
D) Record what you saw your peers do.
Q2) Olig- means :
A) Half
B) Under,deceased,less than normal
C) Small,scant
D) Many,much
Q3) Before putting a caller "on hold," you should:
A) Find out if the call is about an emergency
B) Thank the person for calling
C) Take a message
D) Ask how long the caller can wait
Q4) Which term means located at or toward the front of the body or body part?
A) Anterior
B) Distal
C) Medial
D) Posterior
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Chapter 8: Assisting With the Nursing Process
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Q1) If the nursing process is used correctly:
A) The person's care is organized and consistent
B) The doctor's orders are part of the care plan
C) The care plan does not change
D) Assessment information does not change
Q2) The method nurses use to plan and deliver nursing care is the:
A) Nursing process
B) Nursing care plan
C) Nursing diagnosis
D) Nursing intervention
Q3) Nursing diagnoses and medical diagnoses are the same.
A)True
B)False
Q4) The MDS is done:
A) Once per month.
B) Once per year.
C) Anytime one needs to be completed.
D) Only on admission.
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Chapter 9: Understanding the Person
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Q1) These statements are about the whole person.Which is correct?
A) The whole person has physical,social,psychological,and spiritual parts.
B) The parts can be separated.
C) Each part stands alone with no relation to the others.
D) The parts are independent of each other.
Q2) A resident's son is visiting.Which will protect the resident's privacy?
A) Allowing the resident's son to assist in giving the care
B) Asking the resident's son to leave while you give care.
C) Exposing the resident's body in front of her son.
D) Allowing the resident's son to read the resident's mail to her before she sees it.
Q3) Messages sent through facial expressions,gestures,posture,and body movements is:
A) Body language
B) Paraphrasing
C) Focusing
D) Holism
Q4) In order to provide effective care,you must consider the whole person.
A)True
B)False
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Chapter 10: Body Structure and Function
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Q1) The hips and shoulders are:
A) Ball-and-socket joints
B) Hinge joints
C) Pivot joints
D) Ligament joints
Q2) The process of cell division is called:
A) Protoplasm
B) Chromosomes
C) Nucleosis
D) Mitosis
Q3) Where are blood vessels,nerves,sweat and oil glands,and hair roots found?
A) The dermis
B) The epidermis
C) The integument
D) The epithelium
Q4) What gives skin its color?
A) Genes
B) Chromosomes
C) Pigment
D) Epidermis
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Chapter 11: Growth and Development
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Q1) Which is a development task of infancy?
A) Learning to brush teeth
B) Beginning to communicate
C) Asserting independence
D) Learning to ride a tricycle
Q2) The period when reproductive organs begin to function and the secondary sex characteristics appear is called:
A) Pre-adolescence
B) Menarche
C) Teenage
D) Puberty
Q3) Middle adulthood is from about age:
A) 35 to 45 years.
B) 40 to 65 years.
C) 50 to 70 years.
D) 55 to 75 years.
Q4) School-age children are concerned about being well liked.
A)True
B)False
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Chapter 12: Care of the Older Person
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Q1) Menopause is:
A) When menstruation stops
B) Erectile dysfunction
C) Impotence
D) Loss of interest in sexual activity
Q2) Changes in the nervous system do which of the following?
A) Decrease the risk of falling
B) Decrease the ability to fall asleep
C) Improve memory ability
D) Result in slowed responses
Q3) These statements are about an older person's feet.Which is incorrect?
A) Nails become thick and tough.
B) Feet usually have poor circulation.
C) Serious infections can result from nicks or cuts.
D) Deodorants are needed for foot odors.
Q4) Older persons need:
A) Fewer calories
B) More calories
C) Less water
D) More water
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Chapter 13: Safety
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Q1) Major risk factors for accidental poisoning in adults are:
A) Confusion and poor vision
B) Age and impaired hearing
C) Coma and dementia
D) Medications and impaired mobility
Q2) To prevent a person from suffocating,you should do which of the following?
A) Make sure the person's dentures are loose.
B) Check for braces.
C) Report swallowing problems to the nurse.
D) Give the person who has a feeding tube fluids only.
Q3) You can help prevent workplace violence by:
A) Reporting safety and security concerns
B) Carrying a handgun or other weapon
C) Giving drugs to persons with mental illness
D) Using touch to calm a person who is angry or agitated
Q4) What is the most common cause of obstructed airway?
A) Loose dentures
B) The tongue falling to the back of the throat
C) A large,poorly chewed piece of meat
D) Drinking alcohol
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Chapter 14: Fall Prevention
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Q1) Drop-side cribs meet current safety standards.
A)True
B)False
Q2) A confused person tries to move about after a fall.Which action is correct?
A) Use force to hold the person down.
B) Yell for another assistant to come.
C) Talk to the person in a calm,soothing voice.
D) Call the family for help.
Q3) After a person falls,you need to:
A) Complete an incident report
B) Check the person for injuries
C) Call the doctor
D) Keep the person in bed
Q4) Bed rails are considered restraints if the person cannot lower them without help.
A)True
B)False
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Chapter 15: Restraint Alternatives and Safe Restraint Use
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Q1) Which statement about the use of restraints and seclusion is correct?
A) Any health team member can order their use.
B) They may be used only for continuous physical safety of the person,a staff member,or others.
C) They may only be used when less restrictive measures fail to protect the person,a staff member,or others.
D) They must be discontinued when the physician rounds again.
Q2) Which statement about restraints is correct?
A) Any member of the health team can order a restraint to protect the person.
B) Restraints are almost always necessary with older adults.
C) Informed consent is only required when the patient has dementia.
D) The manufacturer's instructions are followed.
Q3) Restraints are used:
A) When the nurse thinks they are needed
B) When the health team thinks they are needed
C) When other measures fail to protect the person
D) To prevent falls
Q4) It is a person's right to be free from restraint.
A)True
B)False
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Chapter 16: Preventing Infection
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Q1) These statements are about gloves.Which is correct?
A) Only one pair is needed for each person.
B) Gloves are discarded after use.
C) Gloves must cover your elbows.
D) The inside of the gloves is always sterile.
Q2) Before removing a gown,you must:
A) Decontaminate your hands
B) Remove your gloves and goggles
C) Leave the room
D) Get the person's consent
Q3) Gloves are easier to put on:
A) At the start of your shift
B) When your hands are wet
C) When your hands are dry
D) If you have lotion on your hands
Q4) Goggles and face shields:
A) Are worn for all tasks
B) Protect your mouth,eyes,and nose
C) Are worn only when blood is present
D) Are reusable on multiple residents
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Chapter 17: Body Mechanics
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Q1) To safely position a person,you need to:
A) Work with sudden,forceful movements
B) Keep the bed in the lowest horizontal position
C) Bend from the waist
D) Use pillows as directed for support and alignment
Q2) You can push,pull,slide,or lift an object.Which movement is easiest?
A) Pushing
B) Pulling
C) Sliding
D) Lifting
Q3) Which is a risk factor for work-related musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs)?
A) Slow motions
B) Performing the same motion frequently
C) Normal postures
D) A wide base of support
Q4) Which position is tolerated by most older persons?
A) Fowler's position
B) Trendelenburg position
C) Sims' position
D) The prone position
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Chapter 18: Safely Moving the Person
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Q1) When a person is logrolled,the person is:
A) Moved in segments
B) Moved with the spine straight
C) Turned using a transfer belt
D) Turned away from you
Q2) A mechanical lift is used to transfer a patient to the wheelchair.Before using the lift,you need to:
A) Clean it
B) Read the manufacturer's instructions
C) Apply a transfer belt
D) Apply an assist device
Q3) You can reduce friction and shearing by:
A) Rolling the person
B) Using a transfer belt
C) Positioning the person in Fowler's position
D) Sliding the person
Q4) When using an assist device to move a person to the side of the bed,you need at least 1 co-worker to help you.
A)True
B)False
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Chapter 19: Safely Transferring the Person
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Q1) For a bed to wheelchair transfer,the person needs to wear:
A) Slippers
B) Socks
C) Panty hose
D) Non-skid footwear
Q2) The nurse asks you to transfer a resident to a wheelchair.Before transferring the person,the nurse and care plan tell you which of the following?
A) What procedure to use
B) How many people you will need
C) How many times you should transfer the person
D) How to protect the person's privacy
Q3) When transferring the person,you should use good body mechanics.This includes which of the following?
A) Stand with good posture
B) Face the person's back
C) Bend your back,not your legs
D) Use your arms to do the work
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Chapter 20: The Persons Unit
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Q1) The person's area of the room is considered:
A) Public space
B) Working space
C) Private
D) Home-like
Q2) A resident has a manually operated bed.You want to raise the head of the bed.What do you use?
A) The left crank
B) The right crank
C) The center crank
D) The hand controls
Q3) What kind of lighting is cheerful to most people?
A) Bright lighting
B) Dim lighting
C) Soft lighting
D) Lighting that causes glares and shadows
Q4) To prevent entrapment in cribs,the mattress and crib must be the same size.
A)True
B)False
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Chapter 21: Bedmaking
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Q1) A resident needed hospital care.The person will return to the nursing center by ambulance.What kind of bed should you make?
A) Closed bed
B) Open bed
C) Occupied bed
D) Surgical bed
Q2) Linen changes in the home are usually done:
A) In the morning
B) Before visitors arrive
C) When the person is up for the day
D) Once or twice per week,according to the person's routine
Q3) When handling clean linens,you must practice:
A) Medical asepsis
B) Surgical asepsis
C) The Bloodborne Pathogen Standard
D) OBRA.
Q4) A plastic trash bag can be used as a mattress protector.
A)True
B)False
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Chapter 22: Personal Hygiene
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Q1) A shower room has two stalls.To protect the person's privacy,you must:
A) Close doors and the privacy curtain
B) Cover the person with a bath blanket
C) Have the person wear a robe
D) Wait until both stalls are free
Q2) A patient needs oral hygiene.The nurse and care plan tell you which of the following?
A) How many teeth the person has
B) What time to give the oral hygiene
C) How much help the person needs
D) How to give oral hygiene
Q3) Morning care generally involves which of the following?
A) Assisting the person with putting his or her eyeglasses on
B) Preparing the person for naps
C) Hair care,shaving,and dressing
D) Helping the person change to sleepwear
Q4) Bathing procedures can threaten Persons With Dementia.
A)True
B)False
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Chapter 23: Grooming
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Q1) Which type of hair tends to mat and tangle?
A) Long hair
B) Curly hair
C) Short hair
D) Coarse hair
Q2) A person's hair is matted and tangled.What should you do?
A) Braid the person's hair.
B) Cut the person's hair.
C) Tell the nurse.
D) Shampoo the person's hair.
Q3) When changing the gown of a person with an IV,you keep the IV bag:
A) Hanging on the IV pole
B) Below the person
C) Above the person
D) On the bed
Q4) Brushing keeps hair soft and shiny because:
A) Circulation to the scalp increases
B) Scalp oils are brought along the hair shaft
C) Mats and tangles are prevented
D) lice are removed.
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Chapter 24: Urinary Elimination
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Q1) Complications from incontinence in the older adult include which of the following?
A) Dementia
B) Falls
C) Fractured bones
D) Urinary stasis
Q2) A resident with dementia urinates in plants and the trash can.You can do which of the following?
A) Ask the person to signal you when she needs to void.
B) Observe for signs that the person needs to void.
C) Insert an indwelling catheter.
D) Ask the resident to tell you when she is incontinent.
Q3) Normal urine has:
A) A faint odor
B) A strong odor
C) A sweet odor
D) An ammonia odor
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Chapter 25: Urinary Catheters
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Q1) Unless you are directed otherwise,urinary drainage bags are emptied:
A) Every morning
B) At bedtime
C) At the end of every shift
D) At the start of every shift
Q2) A catheter is kept in the bladder by:
A) Taping it to the inner thigh
B) An inflated balloon near the catheter tip
C) A rubber band and safety pin
D) A clamp or clip
Q3) A patient has a catheter.When the person is in bed,you attach the drainage bag to:
A) An IV pole
B) The bed frame
C) The bed rail
D) The back of a chair
Q4) A doctor's order is needed to remove an indwelling catheter.
A)True
B)False
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Chapter 26: Bowel Elimination
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Q1) A cleansing enema takes effect:
A) Right away
B) In 5 to 10 minutes
C) In 10 to 20 minutes
D) In 30 minutes
Q2) Touching an ostomy stoma causes pain and discomfort.
A)True
B)False
Q3) Enemas are given to relieve the following problems except:
A) Diarrhea
B) Constipation
C) Fecal impaction
D) Flatulence
Q4) Breast-fed infants have:
A) Yellow stools
B) Gray stools
C) Green stools
D) Black stools
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Chapter 27: Nutrition and Fluids
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Q1) Which foods are allowed on a clear liquid diet?
A) Custard,eggnog,and plain ice cream
B) Water,tea,and coffee
C) Fruit juices and fat-free clear broth
D) Hard candy and ice cream
Q2) Which mineral is needed for growth and metabolism?
A) Sodium
B) Iron
C) Iodine
D) Potassium
Q3) Which mineral is needed for the formation of teeth and bones?
A) Sodium
B) Iron
C) Calcium
D) Potassium
Q4) Older persons are at risk for dehydration because:
A) They have kidney disease
B) The amount of body water decreases with age
C) They produce more urine than younger persons
D) They depend on others for drinking water
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Chapter 28: Nutritional Support and Iv Therapy
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Q1) After a tube feeding,the person is positioned in semi-Fowler's position for:
A) 15 minutes.
B) About 30 minutes
C) 45 minutes.
D) 1 to 2 hours.
Q2) Which health team member checks tube placement before a tube feeding is given?
A) An RN
B) A physical therapist
C) A dietitian
D) A nursing assistant
Q3) The risk of regurgitation is greatest with:
A) Naso-intestinal tubes
B) PEG tubes
C) Jejunostomy tubes
D) Gastrostomy tubes
Q4) The alarm is sounding on an IV infusion pump.Which action is correct?
A) Tell the nurse at once.
B) Turn off the pump.
C) Change the controls on the pump.
D) Unplug the pump.
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Chapter 29: Measuring Vital Signs
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Q1) The diastolic pressure is the:
A) First sound you hear
B) Second sound you hear
C) Third sound you hear
D) Last sound you hear
Q2) When taking a radial pulse,you need to use:
A) Your thumb
B) Your 2 or 3 fingertips
C) Your ring and little fingertips
D) A stethoscope.
Q3) The short lines of a centigrade thermometer are marked in:
A) 0.1 of a degree
B) 0.2 of a degree
C) 0.5 of a degree
D) 1.0 of a degree
Q4) Which instrument is used to listen to sounds produced by the body?
A) Thermometer
B) Sphygmomanometer
C) Stethoscope
D) Cuff
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Chapter 30: Exercise and Activity
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Q1) A resident is on bedrest.Before the person gets out of bed,you need to position her in:
A) Sims' position
B) The lateral position
C) The prone position
D) Fowler's position
Q2) Which exercise should be avoided on the shoulder?
A) Flexion
B) Extension
C) Supination
D) Hyperextension
Q3) Which exercises are done to the foot?
A) Dorsiflexion and plantar flexion
B) Pronation and supination
C) Internal and external rotation
D) Radial and ulnar flexion
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Chapter 31: Comfort, Rest, and Sleep
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Q1) The nurse assesses that a patient has pain.The nurse asks you to sit and talk to the person and play some music.These measures are intended to:
A) Distract the person
B) Relax the person
C) Use guided imagery
D) Help the person sleep
Q2) You find a person sleepwalking.You should do which of the following?
A) Turn on the lights.
B) Grab the person by the shoulders and look the person in the eye until he wakes up.
C) Shake the person's arms until he wakes up.
D) Guide the person back to bed.
Q3) Phantom pain is:
A) Felt suddenly
B) Felt in a body part that is no longer there
C) Felt at the site of tissue damage and in nearby areas
D) Discomfort
Q4) Toddlers and preschoolers may not have the words to express pain.
A)True
B)False
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Chapter 32: Admission, Transfers, and Discharges
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Q1) A new hospital patient is ambulatory.Which is correct?
A) Open the bed.
B) Raise the bed to its highest position.
C) Lower the bed rails.
D) Attach the call light to the bed linens.
Q2) A patient is going to be discharged.Before the person can leave:
A) The doctor must give a discharge order
B) The person must be transported to the exit area by wheelchair or stretcher
C) The person must pay the bill
D) The person must sign a consent form
Q3) You are admitting a new resident.The person's niece is in the room.You ask the niece to leave the room.Why did you ask her to leave?
A) To provide for privacy.
B) To see how the new resident reacts.
C) So you can ask if the niece is abusive.
D) To provide for personal choice.
Q4) You introduce yourself to a new resident by name and title.
A)True
B)False
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Chapter 33: Assisting With the Physical Examination
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Q1) An exam is done only with the person's consent.
A)True
B)False
Q2) Which action protects the person's privacy during the exam?
A) Screen the person.
B) Open the window coverings in the room so the person can see outside.
C) Take a picture of the person with your phone as a method of distraction.
D) Leave the door open so that you can listen for an expected phone call.
Q3) After the exam,you need to do which of the following?
A) Discard disposable items.
B) Identify the types of specimens and label each.
C) Give the person a medication for relaxation.
D) Explain the results to the family.
Q4) Which examination position is used to examine the cervix of a female resident?
A) The lithotomy position
B) The Sims' position
C) The position she chooses
D) The position the examiner chooses
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Chapter 34: Collecting and Testing Specimens
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Q1) After straining a person's urine,you find some particles.What should you do?
A) Take the specimen and requisition slip to the laboratory or storage area.
B) Discard the specimen after observing the results.
C) Test the particles for blood.
D) Measure the particles.
Q2) You need to collect a stool specimen from a child.The child is not toilet-trained.Which is correct?
A) Send the diaper to the laboratory.
B) You can obtain the stool specimen from the diaper.
C) The child needs to use the bedpan.
D) The child needs to use the commode.
Q3) When collecting a sputum specimen,the person coughs up sputum from the:
A) Mouth
B) Throat
C) Upper airway
D) Bronchi and trachea
Q4) A stool specimen must not be contaminated with urine.
A)True
B)False
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Chapter 35: The Person Having Surgery
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Q1) A patient was given pre-operative drugs.Which is correct?
A) The drugs will help the person to not remember any of the surgery.
B) Bed rails are lowered.
C) The person is allowed out of bed to void.
D) The person will feel thirsty and have a dry mouth.
Q2) A resident has an elastic bandage on her right leg.How often do you need to check the color and temperature of her right leg?
A) Every 15 minutes
B) Every hour
C) Every 2 hours
D) Every 3 hours
Q3) After surgery,repositioning is done:
A) Every half hour
B) At least every 1 to 2 hours
C) Only when the patient requests a position change
D) At least every 4 hours
Q4) You must report the time and amount of the first voiding after surgery.
A)True
B)False
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Chapter 36: Wound Care
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Q1) A binder is wet.What should you do?
A) Change the binder.
B) Reapply the binder.
C) Apply a new binder.
D) Let it dry.
Q2) A wound has a high risk of an infection.This is:
A) A contaminated wound
B) A chronic wound
C) A full-thickness wound
D) An infected wound
Q3) A dressing is secured with tape.When the tape is removed,some skin is removed.This causes:
A) a skin tear.
B) a pressure ulcer.
C) an abrasion.
D) a contusion.
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Chapter 37: Pressure Ulcers
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Q1) To prevent pressure ulcers,you must:
A) Provide clean linens every day
B) Change linens whenever they are wet or soiled
C) Change linens whenever they are wrinkled
D) Provide clean linens every shift
Q2) Who of the following are at particular risk for epidermal stripping because of their fragile skin?
A) Toddlers
B) Adolescents
C) Young adults
D) Newborns
Q3) Pressure ulcer prevention involves which of the following?
A) Identifying persons at risk
B) Limiting the times perineal care is done each day
C) Taking a picture of changes noted in a pressure ulcer
D) Applying heat to any area that appears reddened
Q4) A person can develop a pressure ulcer within 2 to 6 hours after the onset of pressure.
A)True
B)False
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Chapter 38: Heat and Cold Applications
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Q1) Which is a dry heat application?
A) Hot compress
B) Hot soak
C) Sitz bath
D) Aquathermia pad
Q2) Heat is applied to a wrist.Which of the following is reported to the nurse at once?
A) Warm skin
B) Slight color change when the heat is applied that goes away when the heat is removed
C) Dry skin
D) Blisters
Q3) When cold is applied to the skin,blood vessels:
A) Dilate
B) Constrict
C) Collapse
D) Become less elastic
Q4) An aquathermia pad is placed under a body part.
A)True
B)False
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Chapter 39: Oxygen Needs
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Q1) A person is receiving humidified oxygen therapy.The humidifier is not bubbling.What should you do?
A) Add more water to the humidifier.
B) Adjust the flow rate.
C) Shut off the oxygen.
D) Tell the nurse.
Q2) You are assisting a resident with incentive spirometry.Which is correct?
A) The person inhales through a tube.
B) The person takes a quick,shallow breath until the balls rise to the desired height.
C) The person holds his breath for 3 to 6 seconds.
D) The person exhales through the mouthpiece.
Q3) You are assisting with deep-breathing and coughing exercises.The person needs to:
A) Cough once with the mouth open
B) Cough twice with the mouth open
C) Cough once through pursed lips
D) Cough twice through pursed lips
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Chapter 40: Respiratory Support and Therapies
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Q1) Chest tubes are attached to:
A) Suction
B) A mechanical ventilator
C) A drainage system
D) The bed frame
Q2) What is kept at the bedside in case a chest tube comes out?
A) An artificial airway
B) A suction catheter
C) An Ambu bag
D) Sterile petrolatum gauze
Q3) The nurse asks you to assist with suctioning.Before assisting,you need to review the procedure with the nurse.
A)True
B)False
Q4) Air in the pleural space is:
A) Pleural effusion
B) Pneumothorax
C) Hemothorax
D) Sputum
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Chapter 41: Rehabilitation and Restorative Nursing Care
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Q1) A disability is:
A) An artificial replacement for a missing body part
B) A chronic illness or disease
C) Any lost,absent,or impaired physical or mental function
D) A temporary state of impairment
Q2) Which of the following are common causes of disabilities?
A) Influenza
B) Vitamin deficiency
C) Choking and aspiration
D) Birth injuries and birth defects
Q3) The goal for a prosthesis is to be like the missing body part in function and appearance.
A)True
B)False
Q4) A person with a disability needs to adjust physically,psychologically,socially,and economically.
A)True
B)False
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Chapter 42: Hearing,Speech,and Vision Problems
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Q1) A patient has hearing loss.To communicate with the person,you need to do which of the following?
A) State the topic of conversation first.
B) Use long,open-ended statements.
C) Shout when talking to the person.
D) Discuss all of your ideas at once.
Q2) Which person is at risk for low vision?
A) A person with diabetes
B) A person who wears eyeglasses
C) A person with Broca's aphasia
D) A person with apraxia
Q3) A patient is not wearing his eyeglasses.Before storing them,you need to:
A) Put them in a container with cool water
B) Put them in their case
C) Remove the battery
D) Turn the device off
Q4) Glaucoma has no cure.
A)True
B)False
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Chapter 43: Cancer,Immune System,and Skin Disorders
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Q1) Care of a person with AIDS involves which of the following?
A) Surgical treatment
B) I&O and daily weight measurements
C) Restricting fluids
D) Limiting exercises
Q2) The human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)is spread by:
A) Saliva,tears,and sweat
B) Blood,semen,vaginal secretions,and breast milk
C) Coughing and sneezing
D) Casual contact and insects
Q3) A tumor is:
A) Cancer
B) Stomatitis
C) A new growth of abnormal cells
D) A lump in a body part
Q4) An 80-year-old woman has undergone chemotherapy for cancer.She is at risk for shingles.
A)True
B)False
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Chapter 44: Nervous System and Musculoskeletal Disorders
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Q1) A resident has a cast.Which of the following signs and symptoms indicate(s)a problem?
A) Moist skin under the cast when outside
B) Swelling of the fingers below the cast when dangling
C) Odor and drainage from under the cast
D) Joint pain and stiffness
Q2) A resident fell in the shower and fractured his right hip.He is back at the nursing center after surgery to repair the hip.He is at risk for which of the following post-operative complications?
A) Respiratory complications,UTI,and thrombi in his leg veins
B) MS,CAD,and RA
C) Hemothorax,depression,and schizophrenia
D) Aspiration,paralysis,and metastasis
Q3) Warning signs of stroke include which of the following?
A) Sudden trouble seeing out of one or both eyes
B) Gradually feeling numbness in toes
C) Gradually feeling tired
D) Agitation and joint pain
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Chapter 45: Cardiovascular, Respiratory, and Lymphatic Disorders
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Q1) Tuberculosis (TB)is spread by:
A) Direct contact
B) Vector
C) Indirect contact
D) Airborne droplets
Q2) Which statement about congenital heart defects is correct?
A) Despite successful treatment,many children do not grow into healthy adults.
B) Some children need lifelong treatment.
C) All children need heart transplants.
D) All children are treated with drugs for their lifetime.
Q3) Which position is usually preferred by persons with heart failure?
A) Supine
B) Prone
C) Side-lying
D) Semi-Fowler's
Q4) A resident has angina.The person needs to:
A) Have nitroglycerin available at all times
B) Have a portable oxygen tank available at all times
C) Stay inside
D) Exercise vigorously
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Chapter 46: Digestive and Endocrine Disorders
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Q1) A pouch that bulges outward through a weak spot in the colon is called a:
A) Colon pouch
B) Colostomy
C) Diverticulum
D) Hernia
Q2) When does gestational diabetes develop?
A) After surgery
B) During puberty
C) During pregnancy
D) After menopause
Q3) A person has vomited.You need to:
A) Test the vomitus for sugar and blood
B) Measure the amount of vomitus
C) Leave the vomitus in the room until the nurse observes it
D) Change all linens
Q4) Persons with diabetes need:
A) Good foot care
B) Frequent oral hygiene
C) Daily weight measurements
D) I&O measurements
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Chapter 47: Urinary and Reproductive Disorders
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Q1) Which is a cause of acute renal failure?
A) Cancer
B) Dental work
C) Asthma
D) Burns,infection,or severe allergic reactions
Q2) An enlarged prostate can cause urinary problems in men.
A)True
B)False
Q3) A resident has chronic renal failure.Which of the following would you want to include in the person's plan of care?
A) Measures to encourage fluids
B) Measures to prevent fluid loss
C) Measures to prevent burns
D) Measures to prevent pressure ulcers
Q4) Which is a urinary problem caused by BPH?
A) Kidney stones
B) Chills
C) Diuresis
D) Frequent urination at night
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Chapter 48: Mental Health Problems
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Q1) The repeating of an act over and over again is:
A) An obsession
B) Paranoia
C) Phobia
D) Compulsion
Q2) The effects of alcohol vary with age.
A)True
B)False
Q3) A person does not remember being told about the need for nursing center
care.Which defense mechanism is the person using?
A) Repression
B) Conversion
C) Regression
D) Compensation
Q4) A delusion of grandeur is:
A) A false belief that one is being mistreated,abused,or harassed
B) An exaggerated belief about one's importance,wealth,power,or talents
C) An intense and sudden feeling of fear,anxiety,terror,or dread
D) Seeing,hearing,smelling,or feeling something that is not real
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Chapter 49: Confusion and Dementia
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Q1) A patient has AD.To gain the person's attention,you need to:
A) Approach the person from behind
B) Approach the person from the side
C) Approach the person from the front
D) Lightly touch the person's arm
Q2) A person has AD.Sometimes the person has repetitive behaviors.This means that the person:
A) Repeats the same motions over and over again
B) Does things that are harmful
C) Repeats things the person said and did during childhood
D) Does everything twice
Q3) Which statement about wandering is correct?
A) There is always a cause.
B) The person is trying to be defiant.
C) Drug side effects are usually not related.
D) Pain,restlessness,and anxiety are possible causes.
Q4) A person with AD may react to a caregiver or family member by screaming.
A)True
B)False
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Chapter 50: Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities
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Q1) Which are common with spina bifida?
A) Bowel and bladder problems
B) Breathing problems
C) Seizures
D) Behavior problems
Q2) A resident has cerebral palsy.The person's care depends on:
A) The person's financial abilities
B) The person's gender
C) The degree of brain damage
D) Center policy and procedures
Q3) Children with Down syndrome often have:
A) Heart defects
B) Spina bifida
C) Cerebral palsy
D) Paralysis
Q4) A child has spina bifida.The child is at risk for:
A) Infection
B) Aspiration
C) Autism
D) Epilepsy
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Chapter 51: Sexuality
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Q1) Sexuality is important for older persons.
A)True
B)False
Q2) A person becomes sexually aroused by dressing in the clothes of the other sex.The person is a:
A) Homosexual
B) Lesbian or gay man
C) Transsexual
D) Transvestite
Q3) A nursing center resident is holding hands with his wife and stroking her leg.What should you do?
A) Tell the nurse.
B) Explain that such behaviors are not allowed.
C) Allow the couple privacy.
D) Check the resident's care plan.
Q4) Another term for impotence is:
A) Erectile dysfunction
B) Menopause
C) Transvestite
D) Priapism
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Chapter 52: Caring for Mothers and Babies
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Q1) To promote safety for a crying baby,you must:
A) Change the baby's diaper
B) Feed the baby
C) Change the baby's position
D) Respond to the baby's cries
Q2) A woman has mood swings after giving birth to her baby girl.Which is correct?
A) She will need to see a psychiatrist.
B) She will need counseling.
C) Mood swings can be caused by hormone changes,life-style changes,and lack of sleep.
D) She will not be able to take care of her baby.
Q3) Nursing mothers need good nutrition.Which is correct?
A) Calorie intake should decrease.
B) The mother should have 2 servings a day from the milk,yogurt,and cheese group.
C) The mother should include foods high in calcium in her diet.
D) The mother should eat 2 servings of cabbage,asparagus,or Brussels sprouts each day.
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Chapter 53: Assisted Living
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Q1) Assisted living caregivers need training in the following areas?
A) Ethics and confidentiality
B) Oxygen therapy
C) How to obtain vital signs
D) Using care plans
Q2) Assisted living caregivers need training in which of the following areas?
A) Fire emergency and disaster procedures
B) Catheter care and tube feedings
C) Cooking the resident's food
D) How to make a bed
Q3) The six rights of drug administration include the right drug,the right person,and the right documentation.What are the other rights?
A) The right dose,route,and time
B) The right to refuse,to choose,and select site
C) The right site,form,and method
D) The right color,day,and food or drink
Q4) Pill organizers can be prepared by nursing assistants.
A)True
B)False
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Chapter 54: Basic Emergency Care
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Q1) A person has had a stroke.Which is correct?
A) The EMS system must be activated.
B) CPR is not typically necessary in the case of a stroke.
C) Encourge the person to ambulate on the affected side.
D) The person needs fluids to prevent dehydration.
Q2) A person is in shock.You need to do which of the following?
A) Have the person sit up.
B) Keep the airway open.
C) Encourage the person to cough and deep breathe.
D) Give the person fluids.
Q3) You are performing 2-rescuer CPR on an adult.How many compressions are given per minute?
A) 5-10
B) 15-30
C) 80-100
D) 100-120
Q4) Never practice CPR on another person.
A)True
B)False
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Chapter 55: End-Of-Life Care
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Q1) A person is terminally ill.He often talks about not being able to see his grandchildren grow up.He talks about never being a great-grandfather.What stage of dying is he in?
A) Denial
B) Bargaining
C) Depression
D) Acceptance
Q2) Which statement concerning attitudes about death is correct?
A) They are influenced by culture and religion.
B) They are influenced by other's opinions
C) They stay the same throughout adulthood.
D) They are formed at birth.
Q3) Older persons usually fear dying:
A) In pain
B) Alone
C) In a hospital
D) In a nursing center
Q4) A patient has died.An autopsy will be done.Post-mortem care is not done.
A)True
B)False
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Chapter 56: Getting a Job
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Q1) You are completing a job application.How many references should you be prepared to give?
A) 1
B) 2
C) 3
D) 4
Q2) To complete a job application,you need to:
A) Read and follow the directions.
B) Prove that you are qualified for the job.
C) Schedule an interview
D) Prepare answers to the questions
Q3) You should write a thank-you note:
A) Within 24 hours after the interview
B) The week after the interview
C) Two weeks after the interview
D) When you have the time
Q4) During a video interview,it is appropriate and expected that your children will be loud and playing in the background.
A)True
B)False
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