STNA review part 1

Front

An elderly resident is normally alert, but today she is slightly confused. What should the nurse aide do?

Back

Report the confusion to the charge nurse.

Front

Which of the following is NOT recommended when caring for a resident with memory loss? Options: Give them many choices at once, Answer all of their questions, Give simple one step instructions, Be calm and understanding

Back

Give them many choices at once

Front

Which of the following is true about dementia?
Options: It only occurs in men, It happens to everyone, It is a normal part of aging, It is a progressive chronic condition

Back

It is a progressive chronic condition

Front

If a resident tries to hit a nursing assistant, what should the nursing assistant do?

Back

Step back and call the nurse.

Front

A resident with Alzheimer's believes her stuffed toy kitten is her real pet cat and is crying because she has lost it. What is the BEST response by the nursing assistant?

Back

Provide comfort to the resident and help her look for her cat.

Front

Your resident is feeding himself slowly, you should

Back

praise him for feeding himself

Front

When the Alzheimer's resident is confused and forgetful, you must: Be more flexible with the routine, keep a well-set, simple routine, create a more stimulating environment, conduct visitors through the ward

Back

keep a well-set, simple routine

Front

Alzheimer's disease is: (A) Of unknown cause, (B) Irreversible, (C) Progressive, (D) All of the above, (E) B and C only

Back

All of the above

Front

The best way for a nursing assistant to respond to a combative resident is to:

Back

Not take it personally

Front

You can help a resident remember things by: (A) encouraging him to make a list of things to remember, (B) Quizzing them about recent events, (C) Writing down names and phone numbers, (D) A and C only

Back

encouraging him to make a list of things to remember and writing down names and phone numbers.