Question: You must reposition a heavy resident in bed. To do this safely it is best to
Answer Options:
A. use your strong back muscles
B. do the job alone
C. ask someone to help
D. lift with your arms
Answer: C. ask someone to help
Question: A clear liquid diet includes
Answer Options:
A. eggnog
B. a popsicle
C. vegetable beef soup
D. a milkshake
Answer: B. a popsicle
Question: Falls are quite common among the elderly because of
Answer Options:
A. rapid reflexes
B. good distance judgement
C. excellent lighting
D. poor balance
Answer: D. poor balance
Question: To relieve dry skin you should use
Answer Options:
A. talcum powder
B. lotion
C. alcohol
D. corn starch
Answer: B. lotion
Question: You should protect a confused resident from injury because she
Answer Options:
A. may be awkward and fall easily
B. will lose her sense of balance
C. may not recognize danger
D. may become irritable
Answer: C. may not recognize danger
Question: Wheelchair safety includes
Answer Options:
A. leaving wheelchair brakes unlocked during transfers and while eating
B. leaving footrests in an upright position at all times
C. allowing residents to pick up dropped items from the floor while seated
D. placing the front wheels in a forward position for balance and stability
Answer: D. placing the front wheels in a forward position for balance and stability
Question: The best way to prevent resident accidents is to
Answer Options:
A. be alert to dangerous situations
B. tell residents to be careful
C. place the call light out of reach
D. use side rails whenever the residents are in bed
Answer: A. be alert to dangerous situations
Question: The leading cause of injury to the elderly is
Answer Options:
A. choking
B. burns
C. falls
D. poisoning
Answer: C. falls
Question: The universal sign for choking is
Answer Options:
A. clutching the throat
B. dysphagia
C. coughing
D. clutching the stomach
Answer: A. clutching the throat
Question: Wearing gloves reduces
Answer Options:
A. the spread of infection
B. lacerations
C. non-pathogens
D. the number of bacteria
Answer: A. the spread of infection
Question: The authority for admitting a resident to a nursing home comes from the
Answer Options:
A. charge nurse
B. physician
C. social worker
D. dietitian
Answer: B. physician
Question: Infection control in the nursing home is important because the elderly
Answer Options:
A. are more susceptible to disease
B. harbor more disease causing organisms
C. eat and drink poorly
D. are less active
Answer: A. are more susceptible to disease
Question: The water temperature for a hot soak or tub bath should be
Answer Options:
A. 80 – 90 degrees Fahrenheit.
B. 100 – 105 degrees Fahrenheit.
C. 110 – 115 degrees Fahrenheit.
D. above 115 degrees Fahrenheit.
Answer: B. 100 – 105 degrees Fahrenheit.
Question: A resident who has had rectal surgery will need to have her temperature measured
Answer Options:
A. only after recovery
B. with a remote transmitter thermometer
C. rectally
D. orally
Answer: D. orally
Question: Your initial observations of a new resident will give you
Answer Options:
A. a sense of importance
B. a feeling of a job well done
C. a basis for making comparisons later
D. extra time to prepare your work schedule
Answer: C. a basis for making comparisons later