North Carolina Nurse Assistant Exam Prep part 1

What is the most important reason for washing your hands?

• To prevent your hands from becoming dry and chapped

• To prevent the spread of infection

• To warm your hands before providing patient care

• To remove visible dirt

Which of the following is a legal responsibility of a nurse assistant?

• Prescribing medications to patients

• Maintaining confidentiality of patient information

• Performing procedures that are outside their scope of practice

• Deciding the patient's diet

When communicating with a patient who has dementia, it is important to:

• Speak loudly and quickly to ensure understanding

• Use complex sentences and medical jargon

• Maintain eye contact and use simple, clear sentences

• Ignore repetitive questions for the patient's benefit

Which of the following is a basic nursing skill?

• Conducting surgical operations

• Administering intravenous medications

• Assisting with personal hygiene

• Diagnosing diseases

What is the normal range for an adult's resting heart rate?

• 30-60 beats per minute

• 60-100 beats per minute

• 100-140 beats per minute

• 140-180 beats per minute

During patient admissions, what is one of the first things a nurse assistant should do?

• Leave the patient alone to adjust

• Immediately start a medical examination

• Introduce themselves and explain their role

• Discuss the patient's medical history loudly for all to hear

How should dignity be maintained when providing care?

• By rushing care to ensure efficiency

• By providing care in a public setting

• By respecting privacy and preferences

• By ignoring the patient's requests

What is the proper way to lift a heavy object?

• Bend at the waist and twist while lifting

• Keep your legs straight and use your back

• Bend your knees and keep your back straight

• Lift quickly with one hand

Which of the following is an example of infection control procedure?

• Using the same gloves for multiple patients to save resources

• Washing hands before and after patient contact

• Keeping the windows open to ensure air circulation

• Using personal phones in patient care areas

What is the correct procedure for measuring a patient's blood pressure?

• Apply the cuff over clothing for comfort

• Ensure the patient's arm is at heart level

• Inflate the cuff to 200 mmHg for accuracy

• Measure immediately after physical activity for best results