Question 1

Mr. Joseph overhears the nurse aide speaking to the nurse about his roomate’s diagnosis and demands that the nurse aide discuss the roommate’s condition with him. The nurse aide should:

Accepted Answer

firmly but politely explain she cannot discuss another resident’s condition

Question 2

Headaches, nausea and pain would be called:

Accepted Answer

symptoms

Question 3

To remove a hearing aide the nurse aide should:

Accepted Answer

turn it off with the volume set at low

Question 4

The nurse aide reported bruises on Mr. Jenkins’ arm last week. Today, during A.M. care, there were more bruises. The nurse aide should:

Accepted Answer

report the abuse again, this time to a different nurse or call the abuse hotline at the state office

Question 5

Respect is demonstrated by the nurse aide for the resident by:

Accepted Answer

always listening to what the resident has to say

Question 6

The primary reason for combative behavior in a resident is:

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anger and fear

Question 7

When lifting, the nurse aide should have his feet separated in the standing position to:

Accepted Answer

provide a wide base of support

Question 8

A diabetic resident asks the nurse aide to cut her toenails. The nurse aide should:

Accepted Answer

tell the resident that the nurse aide can not do this, but will report it to the charge nurse

Question 9

When assisting a resident with a weak left side from a wheelchair, the nurse aide should support the client's:

Accepted Answer

weak side

Question 10

The nurse aide just admitted a new resident. Which of the following is the most restorative approach:

Accepted Answer

encourage the resident to participate in unpacking

Question 11

The nurse aide knows to wear which of the following to perform resident care:

Accepted Answer

a and b only

Question 12

A resident weighs over 300 pounds and needs repositioned in the bed. The nurse aide should:

Accepted Answer

get another nurse aide to assist in repositioning the resident

Question 13

The loss of the ability to express one's self is:

Accepted Answer

speech therapy

Question 14

You observe your co-worker verbally abusing a resident. What should you do:

Accepted Answer

do nothing, words won't hurt the resident

Question 15

A confused resident tells you there is a monster in the closet. The nurse aide should:

Accepted Answer

open the closet and show the resident nothing is there

Question 16

Which statement is TRUE concerning sexuality in the elderly:

Accepted Answer

the elderly men and women are attracted to each other

Question 17

Forgetting to raise the side rails as ordered causes a resident to fall and be injured. This could be called:

Accepted Answer

neglect to keep the resident safe

Question 18

After Mr. Johnson's bath, the nurse aide realizes she needs another towel to completely dry Mr. Johnson. The nurse aide should:

Accepted Answer

ask another staff member to obtain a clean towel for her from the clean linen cart

Question 19

One of the major reasons the elderly person is incontinent of urine is:

Accepted Answer

the muscle that keeps urine in the bladder weakens

Question 20

What is the purpose of using the chain of command in a long term care facility:

Accepted Answer

to keep communication about a problem flowing smoothly

Question 21

Negative body language would include:

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placing hands on your hips

Question 22

How should the nurse aide position the resident to apply elastic stockings:

Accepted Answer

lying down in bed

Question 23

If a resident has long hair, which procedure can NOT be done by the nurse aide:

Accepted Answer

cutting the hair to remove tangles

Question 24

What is the best response if you are not sure how to use a piece of equipment:

Accepted Answer

ask the nurse to explain

Question 25

The nurse aide is caring for a diabetic resident. The nurse aide finds the resident trying to Scrape off a callous on the little toe. The nurse aide should FIRST:

Accepted Answer

Answer not available

Question 26

Many elderly residents lose their appetite due to:

Accepted Answer

decrease in number of taste buds

Question 27

Which is the best way to talk to a vision impaired resident:

Accepted Answer

verbally announce your presence before touching the resident

Question 28

The primary goal of restorative care is:

Accepted Answer

return the resident to a normal life at home

Question 29

When the nurse aide moves a joint during ROM (range of motion) exercises, and the resident complains of pain, the nurse aide should:

Accepted Answer

stop the movement at the point the pain occurs and report to the nurse

Question 30

Which of the following statements about nursing home admissions is false:

Accepted Answer

most people prefer to put elderly relatives in a long term care facility

Question 31

Mouth care should be given to an unconscious person:

Accepted Answer

every two hours

Question 32

The Heimlich maneuver (abdominal thrust) should be used if the resident is:

Accepted Answer

choking

Question 33

Each resident in a long term care facility has the right:

Accepted Answer

to be free from chemical and physical restraints

Question 34

Residents in the long term care facility depend on who for their safety:

Accepted Answer

all employees of the facility

Question 35

Elderly residents sometimes appear stooped over and like they have lost height. This is due to:

Accepted Answer

loss of calcium causing changes in the spinal column

Question 36

Strokes are seen in the elderly. Strokes are best described as:

Accepted Answer

when the brain is deprived of oxygen

Question 37

Various factors will change pulse rate. Increased pulse rates can be caused by:

Accepted Answer

exercise

Question 38

Equipment used to help the resident maintain correct body alignment includes all of the following EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

cones

Question 39

A nurse aide refuses to discuss a resident's condition with a neighbor. Which one of the resident's rights is being protected:

Accepted Answer

confidentiality

Question 40

mentally challenged resident is having difficulty cutting and eating her roast beef. What should the nurse aide do:

Accepted Answer

cut the meat into small pieces allowing her to fed herself

Question 41

Which of the following statements about aging is true:

Accepted Answer

most older people are alert and oriented

Question 42

A sitting or semi-setting position with the head of the bed elevated is called:

Accepted Answer

fowlers

Question 43

The nurse aide is going to take Mr. Heath’s vital signs. What should the nurse aide do to get  Mr. Heath to cooperate and reduce his anxiety?

Accepted Answer

explain the procedures to Mr. Heath

Question 44

Which of the following is a proper way to correct an error in charting:

Accepted Answer

draw a single line through it

Question 45

Used disposable supplies and equipment should be discarded:

Accepted Answer

in the dirty utility room

Question 46

he nurse aide notices on the flow sheet that a resident has not had a bowel movement for five days. The nurse aide should:

Accepted Answer

report this to the charge nurse

Question 47

Mr. Spaulding's daughter requests that the nurse aide perform mouth care for Mr. Spaulding.

Accepted Answer

wash his/her hands, put on gloves and perform the requested care

Question 48

Which of the following WILL NOT assist bowel elimination:

Accepted Answer

reading the newspaper

Question 49

When dry, hard stool fills the rectum and will not pass, it is called:

Accepted Answer

impaction

Question 50

Hospice specializes in the care of persons who are:

Accepted Answer

terminally ill