Nursing Fundamentals

When a resident is suspected of having a heart attack, a NA should:

• Use emergency light and call for help

• Give the resident some water

• Put medications directly into the resident’s mouth

• Wait and see if the episode subsides before doing anything

What is the BEST way for a NA to identify a resident:

• check the identification bracelet

• Check the name on the chart

• Look for the name tag on the door

• Verify the pt.’s name by checking the back of their wheelchair

In which position should a resident be placed for eating?

• Lying flat on his back

• Reclining at a 45 degree angle

• Sitting as upright as possible

• Lying on his side with his arm propping up his head

Why does working with oxygen require special safety precautions?

• Oxygen equipment is very difficult to obtain

• Oxygen is a dangerous fire hazard

• Oxygen levels must be adjusted often

• Oxygen equipment is very fragile

Which of the following statements is TRUE of body mechanics?

• Body mechanics help save energy and prevent injury

• The narrower a person’s base of support, the more stable the person is

• Proper alignment of the body means that the two sides of the body don’t line up

• Twisting at the waist is the best way to maintain body alignment

Which of the following is TRUE of resident falls?

• A fall does not need to be reported unless the resident complains of pain

• If the resident can get up after the fall, the NA should not notify the nurse

• An incident report will need to be completed for all falls

• The resident can decide if the NA needs to report the fall

In which of the following situations should an NA give abdominal thrusts to a resident?

• The resident is coughing

• The resident cannot speak, breathe, or cough

• The resident is breathing very rapidly

• The resident tells the NA that she feels short of breath

If a resident is in shock, a NA should:

• Quickly give the resident something to eat that can be easily absorbed

• Elevate a body part if a broken bone is suspected

• Elevate the legs unless the resident has a head or abdominal injury

• Give the resident a cup of water for dehydration

To control bleeding, a NA should:

• Lower the wound below the heart

• Use a topical antibiotic cream on the wound

• Hold a thick pad against the wound and press down hard

• Apply light pressure with a bandage

Which of the following should a NA do if he suspects poisoning?

• The NA should offer an over-the-counter medicine to induce vomiting

• The NA should look for a container that will help determine what the resident took or ate

• The NA should feed the resident crackers or bread to soak up the poison

• The NA should ask the resident if he is able to induce vomiting by sticking his finger down his throat