Test Bank for Mosbys Textbook for Nursing Assistants 11th Edition by Remmert

Test Bank - Chapter 01 Q: An acute illness is A. a sudden illness from which a person is expected to recover. (Correct) B. an ongoing illness for which there is no known cure.

C. an illness that is slow or gradual in onset.

D. an illness for which there is no reasonable expectation of recovery.

Q: A long-term health condition that may have no known cure is A. an acute illness.

B. a chronic illness. (Correct) C. a terminal illness.

D. a physical illness.

Q: A nursing pattern that brings services from departments to the bedside is A. primary nursing.

B. team nursing.

C. patient-focused care. (Correct) D. case management.

Q: Functional nursing is A. a nursing care pattern focusing on tasks and jobs. (Correct) B. a nursing care pattern in which an RN is responsible for the person’s total care.

C. when a team of nursing staff is led by an RN who decides the amount and kind of care each person needs.

D. when services are moved from departments to the bedside.

Q: An RN is responsible for the person’s total care. This is A. team nursing.

B. primary nursing. (Correct) C. functional nursing.

D. patient-focused care.

Q: RNs do which of the following?

A. Write doctor’s orders.

B. Supervises LPNs/LVNs. (Correct) C. Decide which type of facility the person needs.

D. Prescribe treatments for the person.

Q: Which is the goal of the health care team?

A. Provide quality care. (Correct) B. Provide sources of income for residents.

C. Decide which procedures will be paid for.

D. Train nursing assistants and other students.

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Q: Who is responsible for the entire nursing staff?

A. Nurse manager B. Charge nurse C. Staff nurse D. Director of nursing (Correct) Q: An assisted living residence A. provides three meals a day and housekeeping and laundry services. (Correct) B. is for persons with terminal illnesses.

C. provides complex, ongoing rehabilitation.

D. is for persons with chronic mental illness.

Q: Assisted living residences provide which of the following?

A. Housing (Correct) B. Help with finances C. Complex medical care D. Terminal illnesses Q: These individuals give basic nursing care under the supervision of a licensed nurse A. nurse practitioners.

B. social workers.

C. nursing assistants. (Correct) D. medical technologists.

Q: The director of nursing (DON) is a(n) _____.

A. LPN/LVN B. RN (Correct) C. PT D. OT Q: The nursing team involves which of the following?

A. Physicians B. Pharmacists C. LPNs (Correct) D. Occupational therapists Q: Nursing assistants may report to which of the following?

A. An RN (Correct) B. A physician C. An occupational therapist D. Another nursing assistant Q: Nursing assistants may perform delegated tasks from which of the following?

A. A licensed nurse (Correct) B. The medical director

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C. A physical therapist D. A physician’s assistant Q: Who assesses, makes nursing diagnoses, plans, implements, and evaluates nursing care?

A. RNs (Correct) B. LPNs C. Nursing assistants D. Case managers Q: Which member of the health team assists persons to learn skills needed for daily living?

A. Occupational therapist (Correct) B. Pharmacist C. Radiographer D. Homemaker Q: As a nursing assistant, you are a part of A. the nursing team. (Correct) B. the board of trustees.

C. the case management team.

D. the prospective payment system.

Q: Who assesses and plans for the nutritional needs of patients and residents?

A. The RN B. The dietitian (Correct) C. The pharmacist D. The doctor Q: LPNs/LVNs are supervised by A. doctors and RNs. (Correct) B. physical therapists and occupational therapists.

C. agency administrators.

D. social workers, pharmacists, and RNs. Q: Who is responsible for diagnosing and treating diseases and injuries?

A. The physician (Correct) B. The nurse practitioner C. RNs D. Physician’s assistant Q: 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 (Correct)

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Q: Who makes policies for health care agencies?

A. The board of trustees (Correct) B. The health team C. The PPO D. Medicare and Medicaid Q: A hospice is A. a skilled nursing facility.

B. a home health care agency.

C. a health care program for persons who present dangers to themselves or others.

D. a health care agency or program for persons who are dying. (Correct) Q: A federal health insurance program for persons 65 years of age and older is A. private insurance.

B. group insurance.

C. an HMO. D. Medicare. (Correct) Q: Medicaid is A. a preferred provider organization.

B. a private insurance plan bought by individuals.

C. a federal health insurance program for persons with disabilities.

D. a health care payment program jointly funded by the federal government and the states. (Correct) Q: The goal of the health team is to A. provide quality care. (Correct) B. carry out the doctor’s orders.

C. develop care plans for patients and residents.

D. follow agency policies and procedures.

Q: What must an agency have to operate and provide care?

A. A certificate B. Accreditation C. Policies and procedures D. A license (Correct) Q: Accreditation for health care agencies is A. a voluntary process that signals quality and excellence. (Correct) B. required to receive Medicare and Medicaid funds.

C. a federal requirement for a health care agency to operate.

D. a process required by preferred providers.

Q: You have an important role in meeting standards and in the survey process. You must do which of the following?

A. Provide quality care. (Correct)

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B. Interview patients and families.

C. Contact the families to notify them of the survey.

D. Avoid the site visitors.

Q: In an assisted-living facility, the person must have a roommate.

A. True B. False (Correct)

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Quizzes - Chapter 01 Q: A health care agency or program for persons who are dying is A. case management.

B. hospice. (Correct) C. managed care.

D. a preferred provider organization.

Q: Persons who perform delegated tasks under the supervision of licensed nurses are A. licensed practical nurses.

B. case managers.

C. nursing assistants. (Correct) D. the health care team.

Q: The goal of the health team is to A. provide quality care. (Correct) B. make money.

C. provide case management.

D. assign tasks and responsibilities.

Q: A federal health insurance program providing benefits for older persons and some younger people with certain disabilities is A. Medicaid.

B. Medicare. (Correct) C. Private insurance.

D. a diagnosis-related group.

Q: Nursing assistants work under the direction of A. the doctor.

B. the administrator.

C. other nursing assistants.

D. licensed nurses. (Correct) Q: An illness or injury from which the person will not likely recover is A. an acute illness.

B. a chronic illness.

C. a terminal illness. (Correct) D. a hospice illness.

Q: Your role in the survey process includes which of the following?

A. Interview the family.

B. Change documentation dates.

C. Help keep the agency clean and safe. (Correct) D. Avoid the surveyor’s questions.

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Q: Primary nursing is a nursing care pattern focusing on tasks and jobs.

A. True B. False (Correct) Q: The health team is focused on writing agency policies and procedures.

A. True B. False (Correct) Q: Persons are expected to recover from an acute illness.

A. True (Correct) B. False Q: Long-term care centers only provide care to frail older persons.

A. True B. False (Correct) Q: The nursing team involves the doctor, RNs, and physical therapists.

A. True B. False (Correct) Q: Assisted living residences provide skilled nursing care to persons no longer able to live in their own homes.

A. True B. False (Correct) Q: An agency must have a license to operate and provide care.

A. True (Correct) B. False Q: A physical therapist assists persons with pain management.

A. True (Correct) B. False

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Review Questions - Chapter 01 Q: What is the focus of care in any health care agency?

A. Reimbursement B. Caregivers C. Staff members D. The person (Correct) Q: Which of the following purposes of health care is accomplished when a person learns about healthy living?

A. Health promotion (Correct) B. Disease prevention C. Treatment of disease D. Rehabilitation Q: Care that is provided to a person who is dying is known as which of the following?

A. Acute care B. Long-term care C. Assisted living D. Hospice (Correct) Q: What is one of the requirements for being the director of nursing (DON) within an organization?

A. The DON is an RN. (Correct) B. The DON is a licensed vocational nurse.

C. The DON has a business or law degree.

D. The DON has an associate’s degree in nursing.

Q: What is a registered nurse with limited diagnosing and prescribing functions?

A. Director of nursing B. Licensed practical nurse C. Case manager D. Nurse practitioner (Correct) Q: What is the role of the nursing case manager?

A. Focuses on tasks and jobs.

B. Delegates care of patient to other nurses and nursing assistants.

C. Coordinates care of specific groups of patients from admission through discharge.

(Correct) D. Provides total patient care.

Q: Which of the following is a jointly funded federal and state system that covers the health care of children and older, blind, and disabled persons?

A. Medicaid (Correct) B. Medicare C. Private insurance

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D. Group insurance Q: What is a sudden illness from which a person is expected to recover?

A. Chronic illness B. Acute illness (Correct) C. Terminal illness D. Palliative illness Q: When a person receives medical or surgical care but does not stay over-night, it is known as what?

A. Inpatient care B. Chronic illness C. Hospice care D. Outpatient care (Correct) Q: A memory care unit is used for which of these conditions?

A. Alzheimer’s disease (Correct) B. Death and dying C. Mental health D. Rehabilitation

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