STNA review part 3

How will you know when to help or call for help for a choking person?

• He cannot cough
• He cannot speak
• He cannot breath
• All of the above
• None of the above

A draw sheet is used to:

• Make residents more comfortable
• Help residents sleep more easily
• Reposition residents without friction on the skin
• Prevent incontinence

What is the NA's job during resident's exams?

• Explaining the procedure to the resident
• Emotional support for the resident
• Getting equipment for the doctor or nurse
• All of the above
• None of the above

If a resident wets or soils the bed, you should:

• Tell the resident's family
• Clean the bed and make the resident comfortable
• Avoid drawing attention to the incident
• C and B only
• All of the above

The Na's role while helping with ambulation is to:

• Decide which assistive devices to use
• Ensure safety
• Help residents with ROM exercises
• Help residents move more quickly

Which of the following is true about what you should report to the nurse regarding pulse oximetry?

• Difficulty breathing
• The alarm sounding
• Pale or Cyanotic skin
• Any of the above
• None of the above

A person's culture can affect:

• The way he treats strangers
• How close he stands to others
• The language he speaks
• All of the above
• None of the above

Mrs. Tyler is dying of diabetes. One day as her nurse, Annie is assisting her with personal care, Mrs. Tyler lashes out at her. She tells Annie that she is a dumb girl who is wasting her life and does not deserve the many years she has left to live. Which stage is Mrs. Tyler in?

• Denial
• Anger
• Bargaining
• Acceptance

Which of the following statements is true of dementia?

• It affects 50-90% of nursing home residents
• It is a serious loss of mental abilities affecting thinking, reasoning, and communicating.
• It is a factor in many nursing home admissions.
• All of the above
• None of the above

One of the residents has emphysema and is on 2L of oxygen. What should you do?

• Remove oxygen while transporting
• Make sure there is no smoking around the oxygen
• Increase oxygen flow when the resident is tired
• Remove oxygen when bathing the resident