Question: In the last stage of Alzheimer’s disease, the resident afflicted may
Answer Options:
A .
still be able to do ADLs
B .
recognize his loved ones
C.
be unable to help himself
D .
still be ambulatory
Answer: C. be unable to help himself
Question: You should encourage residents with Alzheimers to help with the chores they can do because
Answer Options:
A .
it will keep them confused
B .
it will build their self esteem
C.
they will have useless feelings no matter what you do
D.
it will make them feel superior
Answer: B. it will build their self esteem
Question: If the resident is unable to clean their own dentures, the nursing assistant should
Answer Options:
A .
brush the dentures under warm running water
B .
brush the dentures under cool running water
C.
have a family member brush the dentures
D.
soak the dentures in a denture cup for one hour
Answer: B. brush the dentures under cool running water
Question: When dressing a resident who has had a stroke you should start from the side that is
Answer Options:
A.
unaffected
B.
affected
C.
closer to you
D.
farther from you
Answer: B. affected
Question: Positioning a resident in bed in a proper manner is called good
Answer Options:
A.
body alignment
В.
body situation
range of motion
D.
current practice
Answer: A. body alignment
Question: You are assisting Mrs. Bellow, who weighs 250 Ibs, to ambulate using a gait belt. She stumbles and
Answer Options:
starts to fall. You should
A.
let her fall on you so she doesn’t hurt herself
В .
try to keep her from falling by tightening your hold on the gait belt
C .
lower her and yourself gradually to the floor
D.
let go of the gait belt and get out of the way to minimize injuries to both of you
Answer: C. lower her and yourself gradually to the floor
Question: When a resident needs assistance and uses the call light on the bed, a light is activated
Answer Options:
A.
outside the resident’s room or in the nursing station
B .
in the activities room and in the resident’s room
C.
at the nursing station and in the activities room
D .
in the bathroom or in the activities room
Answer: A. outside the resident’s room or in the nursing station
Question: The safety of an ambulating resident can be increased by
Answer Options:
A .
using a gait belt
B .
keeping the side rails up when in bed
C.
always using a walker
D.
limiting the frequency of ambulation
Answer: A. using a gait belt
Question: When communicating with a resident with a hearing aid, you should
Answer Options:
A .
• have the resident turn up the hearing aid volume as high as possible
B .
shout near the ear with the hearing aid
stand to the side of the resident when you speak
D.
face the resident so they can see you speak
Answer: D. face the resident so they can see you speak
Question: For a resident who frequently drops food off their plate it is most helpful to use a
Answer Options:
A.
bib
B.
spoon
C.
plate rim
D.
dual handled plate
Answer: C. plate rim
Question: When getting Mrs. Thompson up, you ask her which outfit she would like to wear. You are following her right to
Answer Options:
A.
privacy
B.
choose
C.
freedom from abuse
D.
confidentiality
Answer: B. choose
Question: Upholding resident rights
Answer Options:
A .
is a matter of choice
В.
is not a nursing assistant’s responsibility
C .
is a legal requirement
D .
makes the facility safer
Answer: C. is a legal requirement