Question 1

You are going to help a resident with a shower.To meet the person's safety and security needs,you need to do all of the following except

Accepted Answer

A) Explain the procedure 
B) Explain how the procedure is done 
C) Explain what sensations to expect 
D) Explain why the person must have a shower 
A) Explain the procedure 
B) Explain how the procedure is done 
C) Explain what sensations to expect 
D) Explain why the person must have a shower

Question 2

Which shows a lack of interest and caring?

Accepted Answer

A) Silence and touch 
B) Open-ended questions 
C) Clarifying 
D) Not listening 
A) Silence and touch 
B) Open-ended questions 
C) Clarifying 
D) Not listening

Question 3

A resident says: "I'm tired of waiting for my lunch.I want it now!" To paraphrase,you say

Accepted Answer

A) "Why do you want your lunch now?" 
B) "You want your lunch now." 
C) "What do you want for lunch?" 
D) "Could you tell me that again?" 
A) "Why do you want your lunch now?" 
B) "You want your lunch now." 
C) "What do you want for lunch?" 
D) "Could you tell me that again?"

Question 4

A person is angry and demanding.It is important to always

Accepted Answer

A) Treat the person with respect and dignity 
B) Ignore the person's behavior 
C) Keep the person waiting 
D) Ask the nurse to talk to the person 
A) Treat the person with respect and dignity 
B) Ignore the person's behavior 
C) Keep the person waiting 
D) Ask the nurse to talk to the person

Question 5

A resident pinches and scratches when it is time for her shower.You should do all of the following except

Accepted Answer

A) Report her behavior to the nurse 
B) Protect yourself from the pinching and scratching 
C) Stay calm 
D) Use silence and ignore her behavior 
A) Report her behavior to the nurse 
B) Protect yourself from the pinching and scratching 
C) Stay calm 
D) Use silence and ignore her behavior

Question 6

Which is useful when a person is rambling?

Accepted Answer

A) Paraphrasing 
B) Silence 
C) Clarifying 
D) Focusing 
A) Paraphrasing 
B) Silence 
C) Clarifying 
D) Focusing

Question 7

Persons who are mentally ill

Accepted Answer

A) Are confused and disoriented 
B) Have limited language and learning abilities 
C) Are angry and withdrawn 
D) Have problems coping or adjusting to stress 
A) Are confused and disoriented 
B) Have limited language and learning abilities 
C) Are angry and withdrawn 
D) Have problems coping or adjusting to stress

Question 8

Which is not a pat answer?

Accepted Answer

A) "Everything will be just fine." 
B) "Don't worry." 
C) "Can you tell me what's wrong?" 
D) "I'll take care of it." 
A) "Everything will be just fine." 
B) "Don't worry." 
C) "Can you tell me what's wrong?" 
D) "I'll take care of it."

Question 9

Which is a common response to illness and disability?

Accepted Answer

A) Anger 
B) Demanding behavior 
C) Self-centered behavior 
D) Withdrawal 
A) Anger 
B) Demanding behavior 
C) Self-centered behavior 
D) Withdrawal

Question 10

A resident tends to pinch and kick the staff.The person is most likely showing _____ behavior.

Accepted Answer

A) Angry 
B) Aggressive 
C) Inappropriate sexual 
D) Self-centered 
A) Angry 
B) Aggressive 
C) Inappropriate sexual 
D) Self-centered

Question 11

Generally,persons needing complete care in nursing centers

Accepted Answer

A) Know who and where they are,the year,and time of day 
B) Can tell you what they want or need 
C) Are very disabled and confused and disoriented 
D) Need only physical and occupational therapy to function 
A) Know who and where they are,the year,and time of day 
B) Can tell you what they want or need 
C) Are very disabled and confused and disoriented 
D) Need only physical and occupational therapy to function

Question 12

You ask a resident a question.You should

Accepted Answer

A) Give the person time to process what you asked 
B) Expect an answer right away 
C) Ask the question in another way 
D) Ask the question only once 
A) Give the person time to process what you asked 
B) Expect an answer right away 
C) Ask the question in another way 
D) Ask the question only once

Question 13

A person's religion is different from yours.What should you do?

Accepted Answer

A) Judge the person by your standards. 
B) Ask to care for other residents. 
C) Learn about the person's religion. 
D) Tell the person what you believe. 
A) Judge the person by your standards. 
B) Ask to care for other residents. 
C) Learn about the person's religion. 
D) Tell the person what you believe.

Question 14

A person has a physical illness.Which statement is incorrect?

Accepted Answer

A) The person's communication is affected. 
B) The person is affected socially. 
C) The person is affected psychologically. 
D) The person is affected spiritually. 
A) The person's communication is affected. 
B) The person is affected socially. 
C) The person is affected psychologically. 
D) The person is affected spiritually.

Question 15

According to Maslow,which basic needs must be met first?

Accepted Answer

A) Physical needs 
B) Safety and security needs 
C) Love and belonging needs 
D) Self-esteem and self-actualization needs 
A) Physical needs 
B) Safety and security needs 
C) Love and belonging needs 
D) Self-esteem and self-actualization needs

Question 16

Effective communication involves all of the following except

Accepted Answer

A) Considering the whole person 
B) Respecting the person's rights 
C) Respecting the person's religion and culture 
D) Asking all the questions 
A) Considering the whole person 
B) Respecting the person's rights 
C) Respecting the person's religion and culture 
D) Asking all the questions

Question 17

You think that a visitor is tiring a resident.What should you do?

Accepted Answer

A) Ask the visitor to leave. 
B) Report your observations to the nurse. 
C) Allow them privacy. 
D) Ask the visitor to help you give care. 
A) Ask the visitor to leave. 
B) Report your observations to the nurse. 
C) Allow them privacy. 
D) Ask the visitor to help you give care.

Question 18

A person's cultural beliefs and practices are different from yours.What should you do?

Accepted Answer

A) Judge the person by your standards. 
B) Ask to care for other residents. 
C) Learn about the person's culture. 
D) Tell the person what you believe. 
A) Judge the person by your standards. 
B) Ask to care for other residents. 
C) Learn about the person's culture. 
D) Tell the person what you believe.

Question 19

A resident wants his meals served before anyone else.He also calls for the nursing assistants when he sees them helping others.This behavior is best described as

Accepted Answer

A) Demanding 
B) Self-centered 
C) Aggressive 
D) Angry 
A) Demanding 
B) Self-centered 
C) Aggressive 
D) Angry

Question 20

Which communication technique allows the person to decide what to talk about?

Accepted Answer

A) Paraphrasing 
B) Direct questions 
C) Open-ended questions 
D) Focusing 
A) Paraphrasing 
B) Direct questions 
C) Open-ended questions 
D) Focusing

Exam 8: Understanding the Resident

You are going to help a resident with a shower.To meet the person's safety and security needs,you need to do all of the following except

Which shows a lack of interest and caring?

A resident says: "I'm tired of waiting for my lunch.I want it now!" To paraphrase,you say

A person is angry and demanding.It is important to always

A resident pinches and scratches when it is time for her shower.You should do all of the following except

Which is useful when a person is rambling?

Persons who are mentally ill

Which is not a pat answer?

Which is a common response to illness and disability?

A resident tends to pinch and kick the staff.The person is most likely showing _____ behavior.

Generally,persons needing complete care in nursing centers

You ask a resident a question.You should

A person's religion is different from yours.What should you do?

A person has a physical illness.Which statement is incorrect?

According to Maslow,which basic needs must be met first?

Effective communication involves all of the following except

You think that a visitor is tiring a resident.What should you do?

A person's cultural beliefs and practices are different from yours.What should you do?

A resident wants his meals served before anyone else.He also calls for the nursing assistants when he sees them helping others.This behavior is best described as

Which communication technique allows the person to decide what to talk about?

Working in Long-Term Care

Resident Rights

The Nursing Assistant in Long-Term Care

Ethics and Laws

Work Ethics

Communicating With the Health Team

Assisting With the Nursing Process

Body Structure and Function

The Older Person

Sexuality

Safety

Preventing Falls

Restraint Alternatives and Safe Restraint Use

Preventing Infection

Body Mechanics

Safe Resident Handling, Moving, and Transfers

The Residents Unit

Bedmaking

Hygiene

Grooming

Urinary Elimination

Bowel Elimination

Nutrition and Fluids

Nutritional Support and Iv Therapy

Exercise and Activity

Comfort, Rest, and Sleep

Oxygen Needs

Respiratory Support and Therapies

Assisted Living

Measuring Vital Signs

Assisting With the Physical Examination

Collecting and Testing Specimens

Admissions, Transfers, and Discharges

Comfort, Rest, and Sleep

Pressure Ulcers

Hearing, Speech, and Vision Problems

Cancer, Immune System, and Skin Disorders

Nervous System and Musculo-Skeletal Disorders

Cardiovascular and Respiratory Disorders

Digestive and Endocrine Disorders

Urinary and Reproductive Disorders

Mental Health Problems

Confusion and Dementia

Developmental Disabilities

Rehabilitation and Restorative Nursing Care

Basic Emergency Care

End Of Life Care

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