Chapter 6 Review Health Occupations

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.

When should a nursing assistant identify a resident?

• Before helping with feeding

• After giving care

• When collecting meal trays

• When shifts change

One condition or problem that can cause a lack of sensation is

• Diabetes

• Hypertension

• Constipation

• Vomiting

Which of the following guidelines is true of working around oxygen equipment?

• NAs should not allow open flames around oxygen.

• NAs should adjust oxygen levels when they are too high or too low.

• NAs should replace oxygen tubing if it becomes clogged.

• NAs should prescribe a new oxygen delivery device if the current one is causing skin problems.

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 preventing falls?

• Keep lights low

• Clear walkways of clutter

• Leave spills for housekeeping to clean

• Move call lights further away from residents

What information does a Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) contain?

• Costs of the chemical

• Comparisons with other chemicals

• Names of other facilities using the chemical

• Description of emergency response actions

Which of the following is an example of physically restraining a resident?

• Asking the resident to stay in his bed.

• Telling the resident's roommate to press the call button if the resident gets up.

• Leaving the resident's door ajar.

• Putting both side rails up on the bed.

Restraints can be applied

• As punishment from staff when a resident is not behaving properly.

• Only with a doctor's order

• When a staff member does not have time to watch a resident closely.

• When a nursing assistant judges a resident is a danger to himself or others.

A serious problem that has been associated with restraint use is

• jaundice

• headache

• increased activity

• pressure ulcers