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Practice MNA Exam (E)

Total questions: 75

Worksheet time: 1hrs 26mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

A pint of blood given intravenously should be recorded on an I & O record as

a)

1 pint

b)

30 mL

c)

500 mL

d)

1000 mL

2.

A tube that is surgically inserted through the abdominal skin and into the stomach is a/an

a)

enteral tube

b)

nasogastric tube

c)

gastrostomy tube

d)

feeding pump

3.

To begin a 24 hour urine specimen, ________

a)

have the patient void at 8AM, discard the specimen, and start the test at 8 AM

b)

have the patient void at 8 AM, save the specimen as the first urine, and start the test at 8 AM

c)

have the patient void at 8 AM, discard the specimen, and the start the test the next time the patient voids

d)

have the patient void at 8 AM, save the specimen, and start the test the next time the patient voids

4.

How much urine should be sent to the laboratory for a routine urine specimen?

a)

the entire amount voided by the patient

b)

50 cubic centimeters (cc)

c)

120 cubic centimeters (cc)

d)

200 cubic centimeters (cc)

5.

What position should be used for the administration of an enema?

a)

Sims'

b)

Knee-Chest

c)

Prone

d)

Fowler's

6.

The amount of solution used for a soap-solution or tap-water enema is usually______

a)

120 to 180 mL

b)

500 to 750 mL

c)

750 to 1000 mL

d)

1000 to 1500 mL

7.

While applying a jacket restraint

a)

position the solid part of the jacket in the front

b)

position the v-neck portion in the front

c)

secure the ends of the straps with a square knot

d)

make sure the restraint is tight and secure

8.

All restraints must be removed

a)

qhr x 15 minutes

b)

q2hr x 10 minutes

c)

once every 8 hours

d)

once every 24 hours

9.

A sore caused by pressure applied to an area that interferes with circulation

a)

Contracture

b)

Pressure Ulcer

c)

Skin tear

d)

Stoma

10.

A special folding technique that secures linen under the mattress

a)

mitered corner

b)

alignment

c)

binder

d)

montgomery straps

11.

Swelling due to an excessive accumulation of tissue fluid

a)

enema

b)

dehydration

c)

contracture

d)

impaction

12.

A special device used to keep linen off of the patient's legs and feet

a)

Binder

b)

Montgomery straps

c)

Bed cradle

d)

catheter

13.

A tightening or shortening of a muscle

a)

contracture

b)

impaction

c)

alignment

d)

edema

14.

Another word for bowel movement, the discharge of waste through the rectum

a)

impaction

b)

defecation

c)

micturition

d)

dehydration

15.

A hollow tube, usually made of rubber, used to drain urine from the bladder

a)

enema

b)

rectal tube

c)

urinary drainage unit

d)

catheter

16.

Positioning body parts in relation to each other in order to maintain correct body posture

a)

body mechanics

b)

alignment

c)

ergonomics

d)

Sim's position

17.

An opening on the abdominal wall created after a surgical procedure

a)

stoma

b)

skin tear

c)

urinary drainage unit

d)

abrasion

18.

Emptying of the bladder

a)

defecation

b)

constipation

c)

hemorrhage

d)

micturate

19.

An opening into the small intestine through which stool is expelled

a)

colostomy

b)

ileostomy

c)

catheter

d)

enema

20.

An injection of fluid into the large intestine

a)

suppository

b)

stoma

c)

colostomy

d)

enema

21.

A hard mass of fecal material lodged in the intestine or rectum

a)

impaction

b)

constipation

c)

diarrhea

d)

dehydration

22.

A cone shaped object with a base material of cocoa butter or glycerine

a)

rectal tube

b)

catheter

c)

montgomery straps

d)

suppository

23.

A device that is used to provide support and relief from pain following surgery

a)

bed cradle

b)

binder

c)

rectal tube

d)

urinary drainage unit

24.

Which statement about depression is correct?

a)

it does not occur in older persons

b)

depression, aging, and some drug side effects have similar signs and symptoms

c)

depression is uncommon in older persons

d)

the person hallucinates and has attention problems

25.

The nurse did a digital removal of an impaction. this means that the nurse

a)

gave an enema

b)

gave a suppository

c)

used a lubricated, gloved finger to remove the impaction

d)

applied an ostomy pouch

26.

A resident is in traction. Which action is correct?

a)

keep the weights on the floor, and do not remove traction devices

b)

remove weights for complaints of pain or numbness

c)

provide a regular bedpan for elimination

d)

make the bed from the head of bed to the foot of the bed

27.

Older people have difficulty seeing __________ colors.

a)

red and green

b)

blue and green

c)

yellow and orange

d)

purple and yellow

28.

Which of the following are common signs of diabetes?

a)

increased thirst and urination

b)

hypotension and anorexia

c)

circulatory disorders

d)

blindness and renal failure

29.

Entrapment within the hospital bed system is a risk. Serious injury and death have occurred from head, neck, and chest entrapment

a)

True

b)

False

30.

A graduate is

a)

a tube feeding

b)

a measuring container for fluid

c)

a tube inserted through the nose and into the stomach

d)

giving nutrients through the gastro-intestinal system

31.

The older person's ability to sense pain

a)

increased

b)

decreased

c)

the same as a younger adult's

d)

the same as a younger child's

32.

A resident wants to attend religious services in the center's chapel. What should you do?

a)

assist the person to the chapel

b)

report the request to the nurse

c)

check the person's care plan

d)

ask why the person wants to attend

33.

Bed rails are used

a)

for all residents

b)

according to the person's care plan

c)

at night

d)

whenever the person is in bed

34.

You ask the person to urinate before a physical exam. Why is this necessary?

a)

so the examiner can feel the abdominal organs

b)

so the exam is not interrupted with the need to urinate

c)

to obtain a urine specimen

d)

to measure output

35.

A resident complains of pain. Which will help you collect information about the person's pain?

a)

ask if the pain is mild, moderate, or severe

b)

ask the person if she or he is truly in pain or is just lonely

c)

encourage the person to sleep instead so that the pain will not be present

d)

give the person drugs to relieve the pain

36.

The nurse assesses that a resident has pain. The nurse asks you to sit and talk to the person and play some music. These measures are intended to

a)

distract the person

b)

relax the person

c)

use guided imagery

d)

help the person sleep

37.

Damage to the cerebral cortex can affect which of the following?

a)

balance

b)

reasoning

c)

muscle weakness

d)

coordination

38.

Resident safety involves

a)

decreasing the risk of accidents and injuries

b)

preventing all injuries

c)

limiting mobility

d)

limiting independence

39.

You are collecting a stool specimen. Which is correct?

a)

transfer the expelled stool to the specimen container

b)

have the person defecate into the specimen container

c)

use a tongue blade to transfer 2 tablespoons of feces to the specimen container

d)

ask the person to have a bowel movement at the time specified

40.

Which systolic pressure should you report at once?

a)

98

b)

138

c)

108

d)

118

41.

You need to move a resident up in bed. To prevent a work-related injury, you

a)

raise the side rail

b)

use a transfer belt

c)

raise the bed for body mechanics

d)

lower the bed to the floor

42.

Bed rails can be considered restraints according to the OBRA and the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services.

a)

True

b)

False

43.

Oral hygiene does which of the following?

a)

increases sleep

b)

makes food taste worse

c)

prevents cavities and periodontal disease

d)

promotes the buildup of plaque and tartar

44.

You are apart of the

a)

Health team and the nursing team

b)

board of trustees

c)

case management team

d)

prospective payment system

45.

Which is not a physical need?

a)

oxygen

b)

food

c)

water

d)

closeness and affection

46.

Which is the most common site taking a pulse?

a)

the radial site

b)

the apical site

c)

the carotid site

d)

the brachial site

47.

The healthy adult has __________ respirations per minute.

a)

10 - 14

b)

12 - 18

c)

12 - 20

d)

15 - 30

48.

You do not like a co-worker. You invite him to a party at your home. What defense mechanism are you using?

a)

reaction formation

b)

conversion

c)

repression

d)

displacement

49.

The nurse asks you to strain a person's urine. To do this, you need

a)

a midstream urine specimen

b)

a 24 hour urine specimen

c)

a strainer or gauze

d)

elastic tape

50.

The waxy substance secreted by glands in the ear is

a)

cerumen

b)

malleus

c)

incus

d)

cochlea

51.

A physical restraint

a)

allows a person access to all their body parts

b)

restricts a person's freedom of movement

c)

includes the addition of a sitter at the bedside

d)

includes any drug that is used for discipline

52.

A resident has AD. The person's care plan should include which of the following measures to promote sleep?

a)

follow the person's bedtime rituals

b)

keep the room dark at night

c)

encourage the person to nap during the day

d)

encourage caffeine during the day

53.

Which is a cause of mental health disorders?

a)

infection

b)

immunizations

c)

genetics

d)

schizophrenia and anxiety

54.

A resident had a stroke. The person's left side is paralyzed. Where should you place the call light?

a)

on the person's left side

b)

on the persons right side

c)

wherever you can attach it

d)

attached to the person's pillow

55.

The act of walking is

a)

trochanter

b)

ambulation

c)

orthosis

d)

range of motion

56.

You are going to assist with a physical exam. YOu can do which of the following?

a)

collect supplies and equipment

b)

explain the risks and benefits of the exam

c)

explain to the person's roommate what will be done to the person

d)

obtain the person's informed consent

57.

Spastic means

a)

a disability that occurs before 22 years of age

b)

a chronic condition produced by temporary changes in the brain's electrical function

c)

the uncontrolled contractions of skeletal muscles

d)

the violent and sudden contractions of tremors of muscle groups

58.

The nurse asks you to assist with suctioning. Before assisting, you need to review the procedure with the nurse.

a)

True

b)

False

59.

A resident has an elastic bandage on the right leg. The bandage is loose and wrinkled. What should you do?

a)

apply a new bandage

b)

re-apply the bandage

c)

remove the bandage for a few hours

d)

secure the bandage with tape

60.

You need to remove a resident's lower denture. You should you a(n)

a)

gauze sponge

b)

washcloth

c)

orange stick

d)

padded tongue blade

61.

Which vitamin is needed for vision?

a)

A

b)

B1

c)

B3

d)

D

62.

A resident has AD. She carries a small stuffed animal that is coming apart at the seams. What should you do?

a)

ask the family to bring her a new one

b)

take it from her so that it can be repaired

c)

ask her why she carries it all the time

d)

protect if from further damage

63.

The following risk factors for coronary artery disease. Which can be controlled?

a)

Age

b)

Smoking

c)

Gender

d)

Race

64.

An enlarged head is seen with

a)

spina bifida occulta

b)

meningocele

c)

myelmeningocele

d)

hydrocephalus

65.

A resident wants a partial bath today. What should you do?

a)

explain that the person needs a shower

b)

assist as needed

c)

let the person provide self care

d)

check with the nurse

66.

A resident had a transurethral resection of the prostate. Which of the following should be included in the person's care plan?

a)

resume normal activity

b)

restrict fluids to 1000mL each day

c)

measures to prevent constipation

d)

heavy lifting permitted if not strenuous

67.

Which room temperature is required in nursing centers by OBRA?

a)

60 - 66 degrees F

b)

68 - 74 degrees F

c)

71 - 81 degrees F

d)

82 - 86 degrees F

68.

Who starts and maintains oxygen therapy?

a)

the doctor and nurse

b)

the doctor and respiratory therapist

c)

the nurse and respiratory therapist

d)

the nurse and nursing assistant

69.

Before entering a person's room, you should

a)

get the person's attention

b)

knock on the door and wait to be asked in

c)

check to see if the person has visitors

d)

check to see if the person is in the bathroom

70.

Before rigor mortis sets in, the body is

a)

cleaned and dressed

b)

taken to the funeral home

c)

positioned in normal alignment

d)

placed in a body bag or in a shroud

71.

Which hormone controls the amount of sugar in the blood?

a)

the glucocorticoids

b)

estrogen

c)

thyroid hormone

d)

insulin

72.

Which is correct when removing clothing?

a)

it is removed from the strong side first

b)

it is removed from the weak side first

c)

pullover garments are removed first

d)

garments that open in the front are removed first

73.

Hyperextension is

a)

bending a body part

b)

straightening a body part

c)

excessive straightening of a body part

d)

a brief loss of consciousness

74.

Which is a common effect of a stroke (CVA)?

a)

hemiplegia

b)

quadriplegia

c)

mask - like expression

d)

sclerosis

75.

Who decides which oxygen device to use?

a)

the person

b)

the doctor

c)

the nurse

d)

the respiratory therapist