Deck 6: Student and Work Ethics

Question 1

Treating the person with dignity is:

A) Consideration
B) Empathy
C) Respectfulness
D) Cheerfulness

Answer 1

Respectfulness

Question 2

In order to count pulse and respirations accurately,you should wear a wristwatch that:

A) Is digital.
B) Has a sweep hand
C) Has a stopwatch
D) Has an alarm

Answer 2

Has a sweep hand

Question 3

Perfumes,colognes,and after-shave lotions:

A) Should not be worn
B) Must be a light fragrance
C) Must be approved by the agency
D) Prevent body odors

Answer 3

Should not be worn

Question 4

Large rings and bracelets are dangerous because:

A) Patients and residents can pull them off.
B) They can scratch patients and residents.
C) They provide a place for microbes to grow and multiply.
D) They can damage care equipment.

Question 5

Nail polish:

A) Must be a light shade
B) Must be in good repair
C) Must be a dark shade
D) Should not be worn

Question 6

Uniforms,stockings,socks,and shoes must be:

A) Clean
B) In style
C) White
D) Provided by the agency

Question 7

Being honest as a nursing assistant means which of the following?

A) Reporting that you completed your assignment when in reality your peer completed it for you
B) Reporting errors
C) Reporting your dislike of the rules
D) Reporting gossip

Question 8

Which will promote physical and mental health?

A) Good nutrition
B) Limiting exercise to conserve energy
C) Taking herbal drugs that your doctor does not approve of
D) Fatigue

Question 9

You have a tattoo.You should:

A) Have it removed
B) Wear uniforms that allow it to be seen
C) Cover it while at work
D) Show it to patients and residents

Question 10

You have multiple earring piercings.You should:

A) Wear only one set of earrings
B) Plug the holes
C) Wear as many earrings as needed
D) Limit earrings to the lower ear lobe

Question 11

Underclothes must:

A) Be simple and attractive
B) Be clean and fit well
C) Give needed support
D) Be in style

Question 12

You say things that offend another person.This is:

A) Gossip
B) Defamation
C) Being rude
D) Harassment

Question 13

Necklaces and earrings are dangerous because:

A) Patients and residents can pull them off.
B) They can scratch patients and residents.
C) They provide a place for microbes to grow and multiply.
D) They can damage care equipment.

Question 14

Being dependable means which of the following?

A) Reporting to work on time more than 50% of the time
B) Minimizing the number of times you bring your children to work
C) Performing only the delegated tasks you like to perform
D) Keeping promises

Question 15

Good personal hygiene involves:

A) Daily bathing
B) Taking a shower
C) Taking a tub bath
D) Brushing teeth daily

Question 16

Understanding your feelings,strengths,and weaknesses is:

A) Consideration
B) Trustworthiness
C) Conscientiousness
D) Self-awareness

Question 17

Children emergencies are:

A) Your responsibility
B) The agency's responsibility
C) Your co-workers' responsibility
D) Part of your benefits package

Question 18

Having concern for a person is:

A) Caring
B) Empathy
C) Enthusiasm
D) Respect

Question 19

Work ethics means :

A) Trusting others with personal information
B) Being polite and considerate
C) Behavior in the workplace
D) Right and wrong conduct

Question 20

To look professional at work:

A) Follow the agency's dress code
B) Wear your favorite clothes
C) Keep your nails polished
D) Wear shoes that are in style

Question 21

What is the best way to look professional at work?

A) Ask your friends to help you shop for a uniform.
B) Wear your favorite clothes to work.
C) Check yourself in the mirror before leaving for work.
D) Follow the agency's dress code.

Question 22

Which of the following is a good example of keeping personal matters out of the workplace?

A) Carrying a personal pager
B) Asking a co-worker for lunch money
C) Using the agency's computer to check your e-mail
D) Making a doctor's appointment for your day off

Question 23

You are the carpool driver today.You need to get gas.What should you do?

A) Leave earlier than usual to get the gas.
B) Get it after you pick everyone up.
C) Get it after work.
D) Ask everyone to help pay for gas.

Question 24

To keep personal matters out of the workplace,you should:

A) Use phones on the nursing unit to make personal calls
B) Sell your handmade crafts at work
C) Have your son meet you over your lunch break
D) Send text messages from the hallway as opposed to the person's room.

Question 25

You need to arrive for work:

A) Before your shift starts
B) When your shift starts
C) Within 5 minutes of your shift's starting time
D) Within 10 minutes of your shift's starting time

Question 26

You can share information about a patient or resident with:

A) The family
B) Your family members at home
C) The nurse
D) Visitors

Question 27

You need to talk to the nurse about a patient or resident.Where should you do this?

A) In the person's room
B) In the hallway
C) In a private place where only you and the nurse can hear
D) Over the intercom system

Question 28

Which is a courtesy?

A) Saying "please" and "thank you"
B) Choosing to lead the line instead of letting a resident lead to ensure he knows where he is going
C) Nodding your head as opposed to answering out loud
D) Calling a patient by his first name

Question 29

You are scheduled to work from 3:00 PM to 11:30 PM.Which statement is correct?

A) You must stay the entire time.
B) You can leave at 11:30 PM.
C) You can leave when your work is done.
D) You do not have to work overtime.

Question 30

Which statement displays a bad attitude?

A) The nursing assistant who says "I can't,I'm too busy."
B) The nursing assistant who asks "Would you be able to assist me with a bath within the next 30 minutes?"
C) The RN who states "I really appreciate your help today."
D) The nursing assistant who states "I'm sorry.I can't help you right now,but I can in 20 minutes when I finish this bath."

Question 31

A resident did not get her meal served on time.How should you respond to the nurse?

A) "I'm sorry.Can you help me plan better?"
B) "It's not my fault."
C) "I didn't do it."
D) "It's not my turn.I did it yesterday."

Question 32

A patient's care is assigned to Sally Jones.The patient needs to use the bathroom.Sally Jones is on a meal break.Who will help the patient?

A) Sally Jones.She will have to return to the unit.
B) No one.The patient will have to wait until Sally Jones is done eating.
C) Any staff member on the unit will help.
D) The patient's family will help.

Question 33

You see two health team members talking quietly to each other.You tell your co-workers what you overheard.This is:

A) Eavesdropping
B) Gossip
C) An invasion of privacy
D) Defamation

Question 34

When you eavesdrop,you:

A) Invade the person's privacy
B) Commit fraud
C) Promote confidentiality
D) Gossip

Question 35

You are ill and cannot work as scheduled.What should you do?

A) Find someone to work for you.
B) Follow the agency's attendance policy.
C) Call your supervisor after your shift starts.
D) Go to bed.

Question 36

Your break time is 15 minutes long.How long can you take?

A) 10 minutes
B) 15 minutes
C) 20 minutes
D) As long as you need

Question 37

During lunch,your co-workers are talking about other staff members.What should you do?

A) Excuse yourself and leave the table.
B) Sit there without saying anything.
C) Tell the nurse what happened.
D) Share the comments with staff members who were not there.

Question 38

Professional speech and language includes which of the following?

A) Using slang
B) Speaking softly and gently
C) Avoiding using vulgar language unless another person uses it
D) Calling a person "sweetie" or "honey"

Question 39

Before leaving the unit for a break,you need to:

A) Use the restroom
B) Tell the nurse
C) Log off the computer
D) Turn off your pager or wireless phone

Question 40

You need to call your children.When should you make the call?

A) After you finish assigned tasks
B) When patients or residents are napping
C) During meal or break times
D) When the nurse is talking to the doctor

Question 41

When you resign from a job,you should do which of the following?

A) Give your reason for leaving.
B) Give a 5-day notice.
C) Tell the employer you would have been able to work at the agency if things had changed.
D) Make a list of the things you do not like about your job and the agency.

Question 42

Stress in your personal life can affect your work and the care you give.

Question 43

Stress can cause life-threatening problems.

Question 44

These statements are about harassment.Which is correct?

A) Harassment is always sexual.
B) Harassment always involves touch.
C) Harassment does not involve pictures.
D) Victims of sexual harassment can be men or women.

Question 45

You have planned your work.Which is a good part of your plan?

A) Discussing priorities with the nurse
B) Listing care that needs to be done without using a schedule or time frame
C) Gathering needed supplies once you go in the person's room to complete the task
D) Looking like you are staying busy so others will not ask for help

Question 46

You decide to resign from your job.What should you do?

A) Not show up for work.
B) Give a 2-week notice.
C) Hire someone to take your place.
D) Give a 1-day notice.

Question 47

You could lose your job for which of the following reasons?

A) Showing respect to patients,families,and visitors
B) Perfect attendance
C) Abandonment
D) Using alcohol at home

Question 48

A stressor is:

A) An event or factor that causes stress
B) Anything that is not pleasant
C) What causes illness
D) The response or change in the body caused by any emotional,physical,social,or economic factor.

Question 49

Which will protect patients,residents,and you from harm?

A) Following your job description and agency policies and procedures
B) Following the other nursing assistant's instructions
C) Telling the nurse when you make a mistake once you have gone home for the day
D) Making excuses or blaming others for your actions

Question 50

Spending time with those who make you laugh can help you reduce and cope with stress.

Question 51

The following can help reduce or cope with stress:

A) Limited exercise.
B) Setting priorities.
C) Eating favorite meals regardless of nutritional value.
D) Minimizing sleep.

Question 52

Your work is causing you stress.What should you do?

A) Stay home from work.
B) Talk to the nurse.
C) Talk to your co-workers.
D) Tell your patients about the problem.

Question 53

Stress is:

A) Anything that is not pleasant
B) The response or change in the body caused by any emotional,physical,social,or economic factor
C) Anxiety,fear,anger,dread,and depression
D) What causes illness.