Hartman's NA practice quiz chapter 6

When using a transfer belt, the NA should

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• 1. Place it underneath the resident’s clothing

  
  

• 1. Place it around the resident’s shoulders

  
  

• 1. Place it around the resident’s chest

  
  

• 1. Place it over the resident’s clothing

  
  

When transferring a resident from a bed into a wheelchair, where should the wheelchair be placed?

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• 1. On the stronger side

  
  

• 1. On the weaker side

  
  

• 1. On the left side

  
  

• 1. On the affected side

  
  

Which of the following is an example of an activity of daily living (ADL)?

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• 1. Praying

• eating

• reading

• 1. Talking to a family member

  
  

If a resident starts to fall, the best thing an NA can do is to

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• 1. Catch the resident under the arms to stop the fall

  
  

• 1. Widen her stance and bring the resident’s body close to her

  
  

• 1. Lock her knees

  
  

• 1. Move out of the way

  
  

What is a way for a nursing assistant to pro- mote respect, dignity, and privacy when help- ing a resident with care?

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• 1. If a resident takes too long choosing a shirt for the day, the NA should choose one for her.

  
  

• 1. The NA should knock on the door while a resident is in the bathroom to see if the resident can finish quickly.

  
  

• 1. The NA should encourage the resident to do as much as possible for herself.

  
  

• 1. The NA should ask the resident to move faster if she is not moving quickly enough.

  
  

When skin begins to break down, a resident may experience

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• 1. 
     Bone that is protruding in the affected area

  
  

• 1. Skin that is a different color than the sur- rounding area

  
  

• 1. Partial skin loss in the affected area

  
  

• 1. Blistering in the affected area

  
  

Which of the following is a condition that increases the risk of pressure injuries?

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• 1. Flexibility

• 1. Cold air

  
  

• 1. Good circulation

  
  

• 1. Restricted mobility

  
  

Which of the following statements is true about pressure injuries?

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• 1. Pressure injuries are usually caused by exercising too much.

  
  

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

  
  

• 1. Pressure injuries are impossible to prevent.

  
  

• 1. Pressure injuries can lead to life-threaten- ing infections.

  
  

Which of the following areas is at a higher risk of skin breakdown?

• Hands

• 1. Front of neck

• face

• 1. Tailbone (sacrum)

An NA should reposition immobile residents at least every

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• 2 hours

• 3 hours

• 10 minutes

• 20 minutes