chapter 13 review

Which of the following is an example of an activity of daily living (ADL)?

• Praying
• Eating
• Reading
• Talking to a family member

What is a good way for a nursing assistant to promote respect, dignity, and privacy when helping a resident with care?

• If a resident takes too long to choose a shirt for the day, the NA should choose one for her.
• The NA should knock on the door while a resident is in the bathroom to see if the resident can finish quickly.
• The NA should encourage the resident to do as much as possible for herself.
• The NA should ask the resident to move faster if she is not moving quickly enough.

How does the skin appear when it first begins to break down?

• Skin looks like a deep crater.
• Skin turns pale, white, red, or purple.
• Skin is covered with bruises.
• Skin has raised blisters.

Which of the following is a condition that increases the risk of pressure ulcers?

• Flexibility
• Cold air
• Good circulation
• Restricted mobility

Which of the following statements is true about pressure ulcers?

• Pressure ulcers are usually caused by exercising too much.
• Pressure ulcers are difficult to heal but do not hurt much.
• Pressure ulcers are impossible to prevent.
• Pressure ulcers can lead to life-threatening infections.

Which of the following is at a higher risk of skin breakdown?

• Front of neck
• Face
• Tailbone (sacrum)
• Hands

A nursing assistant should reposition immobile residents at least every

• Two hours
• Three hours
• Ten minutes
• Twenty minutes

A __________ keeps the covers from pushing down on a resident’s feet.

• Hand roll
• Bed cradle
• Trochanter roll
• Draw sheet

Which of the following should be washed every day?

• Hair
• Perineum
• Chest
• Knees

When bathing a resident, a nursing assistant should

• Leave the resident alone to promote self-care
• Get each item needed as the resident asks for it
• Use bath oil to moisturize the resident’s skin
• Make sure the room is warm enough before beginning