Question 1

A resident cannot hear and has poor vision.You need to write messages to the person.You should:

Accepted Answer

A)  Use your notepad 
B)  Use a black felt pen and white paper 
C)  Write small so that others nearby cannot read the messages 
D)  Use a computer 
A)  Use your notepad 
B)  Use a black felt pen and white paper 
C)  Write small so that others nearby cannot read the messages 
D)  Use a computer B

Question 2

These statements are about the whole person.Which is correct?

Accepted Answer

A)  The whole person has physical,social,psychological,and spiritual parts. 
B)  The parts can be separated. 
C)  Each part stands alone with no relation to the others. 
D)  The parts are independent of each other. 
A)  The whole person has physical,social,psychological,and spiritual parts. 
B)  The parts can be separated. 
C)  Each part stands alone with no relation to the others. 
D)  The parts are independent of each other. A

Question 3

You are caring for a person who is comatose.You should do the following except:

Accepted Answer

A)  Knock before entering the person's room 
B)  Tell the person your name,the time,and the place every time you enter the room 
C)  Explain what you are going to do 
D)  Leave the room quietly without telling the person 
A)  Knock before entering the person's room 
B)  Tell the person your name,the time,and the place every time you enter the room 
C)  Explain what you are going to do 
D)  Leave the room quietly without telling the person D

Question 4

To use touch correctly,you should:

Accepted Answer

A)  Follow the person's care plan 
B)  Ask where the person wants to be touched 
C)  Ask how the person wants to be touched 
D)  Use both hands 
A)  Follow the person's care plan 
B)  Ask where the person wants to be touched 
C)  Ask how the person wants to be touched 
D)  Use both hands

Question 5

Persons needing respite care:

Accepted Answer

A)  Are confused and disoriented 
B)  Have limited language and learning abilities 
C)  Are angry and withdrawn 
D)  Are admitted to nursing centers for short stays 
A)  Are confused and disoriented 
B)  Have limited language and learning abilities 
C)  Are angry and withdrawn 
D)  Are admitted to nursing centers for short stays

Question 6

A resident's son is visiting.Which will protect the resident's privacy?

Accepted Answer

A)  Allowing the resident's son to assist in giving the care 
B)  Asking the resident's son to leave while you give care. 
C)  Exposing the resident's body in front of her son. 
D)  Allowing the resident's son to read the resident's mail to her before she sees it. 
A)  Allowing the resident's son to assist in giving the care 
B)  Asking the resident's son to leave while you give care. 
C)  Exposing the resident's body in front of her son. 
D)  Allowing the resident's son to read the resident's mail to her before she sees it.

Question 7

A resident is very upset about her lunch.Which communication technique can help the person gain control?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 8

In order to provide effective care,you must consider the whole person.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Which is correct?

Accepted Answer

A)  Calling a resident by his or her first name shows respect. 
B)  Calling a resident "sweetheart" promotes the person's dignity. 
C)  Calling patients and residents by their titles (Mr.,Mrs.,Ms.,or Dr.)promotes dignity and shows respect. 
D)  Calling a male resident "grandpa" shows respect and caring. 
A)  Calling a resident by his or her first name shows respect. 
B)  Calling a resident "sweetheart" promotes the person's dignity. 
C)  Calling patients and residents by their titles (Mr.,Mrs.,Ms.,or Dr.)promotes dignity and shows respect. 
D)  Calling a male resident "grandpa" shows respect and caring.

Question 10

A resident asks the same question many times.What should you do?

Accepted Answer

A)  Be patient. 
B)  Say that you already answered the question. 
C)  Tell the person that you are answering again. 
D)  Report the person's behavior to the nurse. 
A)  Be patient. 
B)  Say that you already answered the question. 
C)  Tell the person that you are answering again. 
D)  Report the person's behavior to the nurse.

Question 11

Family and friends usually help meet the person's:

Accepted Answer

A)  Physical needs. 
B)  Love and belonging needs 
C)  Self-actualization needs 
D)  Holism needs 
A)  Physical needs. 
B)  Love and belonging needs 
C)  Self-actualization needs 
D)  Holism needs

Question 12

Which conveys comfort,caring,and reassurance?

Accepted Answer

A)  Body language 
B)  Gestures 
C)  Posture 
D)  Touch 
A)  Body language 
B)  Gestures 
C)  Posture 
D)  Touch

Question 13

You should always assume that a person who is comatose can:

Accepted Answer

A)  Hear 
B)  See 
C)  Touch 
D)  Speak 
A)  Hear 
B)  See 
C)  Touch 
D)  Speak

Question 14

You want to make sure that a patient understands what you said.You should:

Accepted Answer

A)  Assume the person understands 
B)  Assume the person is confused and disoriented. 
C)  Respect the person's culture and religion. 
D)  Ask questions to see if the person understands. 
A)  Assume the person understands 
B)  Assume the person is confused and disoriented. 
C)  Respect the person's culture and religion. 
D)  Ask questions to see if the person understands.

Question 15

A resident uses slang when he talks to you.You should:

Accepted Answer

A)  Ask him not to use such words 
B)  Ask the nurse to speak to him 
C)  Avoid using slang words yourself 
D)  Ignore him when he uses such words 
A)  Ask him not to use such words 
B)  Ask the nurse to speak to him 
C)  Avoid using slang words yourself 
D)  Ignore him when he uses such words

Question 16

Family and visitors:

Accepted Answer

A)  Are treated with respect 
B)  Share the person's cultural and religious beliefs 
C)  Help with the person's care 
D)  Are encouraged to stay in the room during care measures 
A)  Are treated with respect 
B)  Share the person's cultural and religious beliefs 
C)  Help with the person's care 
D)  Are encouraged to stay in the room during care measures

Question 17

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 patients or 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 patients or residents. 
C)  Learn about the person's religion. 
D)  Tell the person what you believe.

Question 18

Short-term nursing center residents:

Accepted Answer

A)  Have birth defects 
B)  Have childhood injuries or diseases 
C)  Are recovering from fractures,acute illness,or surgery 
D)  Are dying 
A)  Have birth defects 
B)  Have childhood injuries or diseases 
C)  Are recovering from fractures,acute illness,or surgery 
D)  Are dying

Question 19

This branch of medicine is concerned with the growth,development,and care of children.

Accepted Answer

A)  Pediatrics 
B)  Geriatrics 
C)  Obstetrics 
D)  Psychiatry 
A)  Pediatrics 
B)  Geriatrics 
C)  Obstetrics 
D)  Psychiatry

Question 20

Listening involves:

Accepted Answer

A)  Focusing on the person's verbal and nonverbal communication 
B)  Using communication boards 
C)  Leaning back with your arms crossed 
D)  Using communication barriers 
A)  Focusing on the person's verbal and nonverbal communication 
B)  Using communication boards 
C)  Leaning back with your arms crossed 
D)  Using communication barriers

Exam 9: Understanding the Person

A resident cannot hear and has poor vision.You need to write messages to the person.You should:

These statements are about the whole person.Which is correct?

You are caring for a person who is comatose.You should do the following except:

To use touch correctly,you should:

Persons needing respite care:

A resident's son is visiting.Which will protect the resident's privacy?

A resident is very upset about her lunch.Which communication technique can help the person gain control?

In order to provide effective care,you must consider the whole person.

Which is correct?

A resident asks the same question many times.What should you do?

Family and friends usually help meet the person's:

Which conveys comfort,caring,and reassurance?

You should always assume that a person who is comatose can:

You want to make sure that a patient understands what you said.You should:

A resident uses slang when he talks to you.You should:

Family and visitors:

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

Short-term nursing center residents:

This branch of medicine is concerned with the growth,development,and care of children.

Listening involves:

Introduction to Health Care Agencies

The Persons Rights

The Nursing Assistant

Delegation

Ethics and Laws

Student and Work Ethics

Communicating With the Health Team

Assisting With the Nursing Process

Body Structure and Function

Growth and Development

Care of the Older Person

Safety

Fall Prevention

Restraint Alternatives and Safe Restraint Use

Preventing Infection

Body Mechanics

Safely Moving the Person

Safely Transferring the Person

The Persons Unit

Bedmaking

Personal Hygiene

Grooming

Urinary Elimination

Urinary Catheters

Bowel Elimination

Nutrition and Fluids

Nutritional Support and Iv Therapy

Measuring Vital Signs

Exercise and Activity

Comfort, Rest, and Sleep

Admission, Transfers, and Discharges

Assisting With the Physical Examination

Collecting and Testing Specimens

The Person Having Surgery

Wound Care

Pressure Ulcers

Heat and Cold Applications

Oxygen Needs

Respiratory Support and Therapies

Rehabilitation and Restorative Nursing Care

Hearing,Speech,and Vision Problems

Cancer,Immune System,and Skin Disorders

Nervous System and Musculoskeletal Disorders

Cardiovascular, Respiratory, and Lymphatic Disorders

Digestive and Endocrine Disorders

Urinary and Reproductive Disorders

Mental Health Problems

Confusion and Dementia

Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities

Sexuality

Caring for Mothers and Babies

Assisted Living

Basic Emergency Care

End-Of-Life Care

Getting a Job

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