Question: The nurse assigned the nursing assistant to provide range of motion to Mrs. Smith’s legs. The nursing assistant observes the left knee is red, swollen, and warm to the touch. The nursing assistant should
Answer Choices:
A. perform ROM on the legs and report to the nurse
B. perform abduction only and report to the nurse
C. perform flexion on left leg only and report to the nurse
D. perform ROM to right leg and report to the nurse
Answer: D
Question: Immediate first aid for a minor burn would include
Answer Choices:
A. running cool water over the affected area
B. run hot water over the affected area
C. apply lotion to the affected area
D. call EMS
Answer: A
Question: To promote a resident’s quality of life a nursing assistant would
Answer Choices:
A. have the family take his favorite books home
B. insist the resident attend an activity in the dayroom
C. assist the resident to attend an activity in the dayroom
D. feed the resident because he is a slow eater
Answer: C
Question: A nursing assistant is overheard speaking untrue statements regarding a resident. This is considered
Answer Choices:
A. libel
B. slander
C. assault
D. battery
Answer: B
Question: Under the Resident Bill of Rights, residents may refuse to cooperate. If this happens, you must
Answer Choices:
A. report it
B. call the doctor
C. tell the administrator
D. tell the family
Answer: A
Question: A de-escalation technique that is helpful when working with an angry resident is
Answer Choices:
A. retaining authority
B. restating your point
C. restraining the resident
D. remaining calm
Answer: D
Question: Mr. Black’s axillary temperature is 99.8 degrees. The nurse assistant knows that the axillary temperature is
Answer Choices:
A. one degree higher than an oral temperature
B. one degree lower than an oral temperature
C. the same as an oral temperature
D. the same as a rectal temperature
Answer: B
Question: The environment that works best for residents with Alzheimer’s disease who are confused is
Answer Choices:
A. an open unit with free access
B. a closed unit with a consistent routine
C. a unit with lots of music and activity
D. a unit with a varied routine
Answer: B
Question: Before weighing a resident you should
Answer Choices:
A. remove his shoes
B. balance the scale
C. have him empty his bladder
D. ask him to undress
Answer: B
Question: Wear gloves whenever
Answer Choices:
A. your hands are dirty
B. your hands are cold
C. you may be exposed to a cold
D. you are in contact with body fluids
Answer: D
Question: The handles of water faucets are considered to be
Answer Choices:
A. dirty
B. clean
C. disinfected
D. sterile
Answer: A
Question: In case of fire the acronym RACE stands for
Answer Choices:
A. run, act, call and enter
B. rescue, alarm, contain and extinguish
C. remove, activate, contain and extinguish
D. revolve, aerate, cover and exit
Answer: B
Question: Mr. Jones is walking down the hall and you notice that he is unsteady on his feet. You should
Answer Choices:
A. accompany him for safety
B. let him continue on his way
C. ask his assigned aide to help him
D. make him use a wheelchair
Answer: A
Question: As a nursing assistant, you can comfort a lonely resident by
Answer Choices:
A. showing them that you care
B. leaving them alone most of the time
C. avoiding eye contact when you can
D. bringing them small inexpensive gifts
Answer: A
Question: Validation therapy for a confused resident is most successful when maintained
Answer Choices:
A. around the clock
B. in one hour sessions
C. by the day and evening shifts only
D. in four hour sessions
Answer: A
Question: The inability of the body to digest the sugar found in milk is
Answer Choices:
A. glucose intolerance
B. malnutrition
C. malabsorption
D. lactose intolerance
Answer: D
Question: Mr. Jones shows a new weakness of the left side. You may suspect Mr. Jones has suffered
Answer Choices:
A. a stroke
B. a sleepless night
C. COPD
D. a UTI
Answer: A
Question: The resident changes his oxygen flow setting. The nursing assistant should
Answer Choices:
A. honor the resident’s right to choice
B. ask the resident what the setting should be
C. report the resident action to the nurse
D. turn the oxygen off and seek help
Answer: C
Question: The most common form of dementia is
Answer Choices:
A. Pick’s Disease
B. Parkinson’s Disease
C. Alzheimer’s Disease
D. Huntington’s Chorea
Answer: C