Ch 7 NA Basic Nursing Skills Quiz

Which of the following statements is true about pressure injuries?

• Pressure injuries are usually caused by exercising too much.

• Pressure injuries are difficult to heal but do not hurt much.

• Pressure injuries are impossible to prevent.

• Pressure injuries can lead to life-threatening infections.

Areas of the body where bone is close to the skin are at a higher risk for skin breakdown.

• True

• False

Proper nutrition helps keep the skin healthy.

• True

• False

Describe guidelines for assisting with bathing.

List one benefit of regular grooming.

Describe two grooming routines that are important in your role. Why do you think these routines are important to people even when they are ill?

Which of the following statements is true?

• (A) When handling body wastes, the NA should wear gloves.

• (B) The catheter tube is where elimination equipment should be stored.

• (C) The NA should store elimination equipment on top of the resident's side table.

• (D) Containers used for elimination should be cleaned after every two uses.

In this position, the resident is lying on his side.

• (A) Lateral

• (B) Supine

• (C) Prone

• (D) Fowler's

During a fire evacuation, the NA should

• (A) Leave the residents and exit the building immediately.

• (B) Move the residents to a safe area.

• (C) Use the elevator to transport residents.

• (D) Wait for the fire department to arrive.

When bathing a resident, an NA should

• (A) Leave the resident alone to promote self-care

• (B) Get each item needed as the resident asks for it

• (C) Use bath oil to moisturize the resident's skin

• (D) Make sure the room is warm enough before beginning