Practice Exam

When a resident refuses to let the NA take her BP, the NA should

• let the resident know that she must have it taken to prevent a serious illness.

• take the resident's BP anyway and agree to report the refusal later.

• promise the resident a gift if she allows her BP to be measured.

• report this to the nurse.

One task commonly assigned to NAs is

• inserting and removing tubes.

• changing sterile dressings.

• helping residents with elimination needs.

• prescribing medications to residents.

An NA may share a resident's medical information with which of the following?

• The resident's family

• other members of the healthcare team

• the NA's family

• the resident's roommate

To best communicate with a resident who has a hearing impairment, the NA should

• use short sentences and simple words.

• shout the words slowly

• approach the resident from behind.

• raise the pitch of her voice.

If an NA suspects that a resident is being abused, she should

• ask the resident if he thinks he is being abused.

• call the resident's family immediately to report the possible abuse.

• report it to the nurse immediately.

• check with the resident's roommate to see if he has noticed anything.

An ombudsman is a person who

• is in charge of hiring facility staff.

• teaches NAs how to perform ROM exercises.

• is a legal advocate for residents and helps protect their rights.

• creates special diets for residents who are ill.

To best respond to a resident with AD who is repeating the same question over and over again, the NA should

• answer questions each time they are asked, using the same words.

• try to silence the resident.

• ask the resident to stop repeating herself.

• explain to the resident that she just asked that question.

When providing personal care, the NA should

• make sure the resident remains silent.

• provide privacy for the resident.

• tell the resident about other residents' conditions to distract him.

• discuss her personal problems.

Generally speaking, the last sense to leave a dying person is the sense of

• sight

• taste

• smell

• hearing

Which temperature site is considered the most accurate?

• Rectum (rectal)

• Mouth (oral)

• Armpit (axillary)

• Ear (tympanic)