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WorksheetsCP100 MIDTERM EXAM
Total questions: 57
Worksheet time: 57mins
Which would be a contributing factor for increased risk of infection in the elderly?
increased circulation
limited mobility
low-sodium
strong immune system
Individuals who harbor infectious organisms are called:
causative agents.
portals of entry.
hosts.
reservoirs.
What is the correct order to don PPE?
eye protection, mask, gown, gloves
mask, gown, eye protection, gloves
gown, mask, eye protection, gloves
gloves, gown, mask, eye protection
Which is an external natural defense against microorganisms?
cilia
flatus
fingernails
fever
Which type of infection affects the whole body?
endogenous
exogenous
local
systemic
When is the use of hand sanitizer preferred over handwashing?
Hand sanitizer is always preferred over handwashing.
Hand sanitizer is never preferred over handwashing.
Hand sanitizer is preferred only to eliminate specific pathogens.
Hand sanitizer is preferred after touching body fluids.
A nurse aide's range of function includes:
changing a sterile dressing.
taking verbal orders from a physician.
reporting changes in patient's condition to the nurse.
giving medication.
A sign of severe foreign body airway obstruction is:
air movement.
being able to talk.
coughing.
grasping the throat.
To safely lift a box, the nurse aide should:
bend at the waist and knees.
grip the box loosely with both hands.
keep the box away from the body.
lift upward using strong leg muscles.
When the nurse aide is giving a resident a bed bath, the bed should be positioned at:
a comfortable height for the resident.
the level of the nurse aide's waist.
the lowest point.
a good distance from the floor.
A patient complains about feeling nauseated after lunch. This is an example of what type of data?
subjective
objective
sign and symptoms
overt
As a student nurse you observed that your patient is experiencing irritability and disoriented during your interview . This is an example of what type of data?
subjective
objective
sign and symptoms
none of the above
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
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 body mechanics?
Body mechanics help save energy and prevent injury
The narrower a person’s base of support, the more stable the person is
Proper alignment of the body means that the two sides of the body don’t line up
Twisting at the waist is the best way to maintain body alignment
Which of the following is TRUE of resident falls?
A fall does not need to be reported unless the resident complains of pain
If the resident can get up after the fall, the NA should not notify the nurse
An incident report will need to be completed for all falls
The resident can decide if the NA needs to report the fall
In which of the following situations should an NA give abdominal thrusts to a resident?
The resident is coughing
The resident cannot speak, breathe, or cough
The resident is breathing very rapidly
The resident tells the NA that she feels short of breath
If a resident is in shock, a NA should:
Quickly give the resident something to eat that can be easily absorbed
Elevate a body part if a broken bone is suspected
Elevate the legs unless the resident has a head or abdominal injury
Give the resident a cup of water for dehydration
To control bleeding, a NA should:
Lower the wound below the heart
Use a topical antibiotic cream on the wound
Hold a thick pad against the wound and press down hard
Apply light pressure with a bandage
Which of the following should a NA do if he suspects poisoning?
The NA should offer an over-the-counter medicine to induce vomiting
The NA should look for a container that will help determine what the resident took or ate
The NA should feed the resident crackers or bread to soak up the poison
The NA should ask the resident if he is able to induce vomiting by sticking his finger down his throat
It is required for facilities to have a disaster plan, which of the following would be a part of that plan:
Remain calm
Know your disaster plan
Only nurses can help with evacuation
Think before you act; don’t waste time
Choking occurs when:
You cannot get air into your nose
You continue to cough and can’t stop
You swallow a large piece of bread and need water
Throat is blocked and air cannot get to the airway
To assist a patient that is choking you should:
Tilt head back & see if you can pull object out
Slap the victim in back to dislodge item
Encourage coughing to dislodge object
Have the person lean over and cough
In most cases fainting is caused by:
Temporary reduction of blood to the brain
Temporary reduction of food, causing disorientation
Patient has gotten too cold and tired
Patient has gotten too hot and nauseated
When a resident is using oxygen, you should be careful to note all the following:
“Oxygen in use” sign posted on door
Don’t let nasal cannula touch floor it will get contaminated
Patients can smoke only in am when air is lighter
Stay away from flammables
Mrs. Smith had abdominal surgery and is in room 402 recuperating nicely. When you come in to bring her lunch you notice her bandages are soaked with blood. You immediately recognize that Mrs. Smith is:
In shock
Loss of consciousness
Hemorrhaging
Having a seizure
What is the WHO definition of health?
freedom from physical disease or pain.
the state of being free from illness or injury.
the extent of an individual's continuing physical, emotional, mental, and social ability to cope with his or her environment.
is a state of complete physical, mental and social well-being and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity.
Bed linens are completely changed:
On bath days
Usually once or twice a week
According to facility policy
All of the above
Shaking linens can:
Prevent wrinkles
Cause the spread of microorganisms
Make bed making easier
Cool the resident off
Soiled linen should be:
Changed immediately
Folded inward and held away from your uniform
Placed in a covered linen hamper after being removed
All of the above
Draw sheets are used as lift sheets and to:
Protect the wheelchair
Protect the mattress
Write notes on
Provide extra padding for patient comfort
Excess linen in the room is considered _____ and _____ be used on other residents.
Contaminated; can
Contaminated; cannot
Clean; can
Clean; cannot
Which guideline should be followed when making beds?
Plastic draw sheets should touch the resident’s skin
Make one side of the bed before going to the other side
Take unused clean linen with you to use on the next bed
Loosen linens as necessary for comfort
What type of bed is made after a patient is discharged and the room is cleaned?
Open bed
Closed bed
Occupied bed
Fan-folded bed
Which of the following is TRUE regarding open beds?
They are made after the discharge of the resident
They are made for an empty room
They are made with the linens are fan-folded
They are made with a resident in the bed
When making an occupied bed the resident is in the bed and the NA needs to:
Explain procedure and ensure safety
Keep body in good alignment
Make one side of the bed at a time to save time
All of the above
Sofia was using the manual handles on the bed to lift Ms. Dumas up and she left the handles out when she left the room. What should she have done?
She did everything correctly
Not lifted Ms. Dumas up
Put the handles back against the bed
Gotten an electric control to raise the bed
When does concurrent cleaning occur?
Daily
Every Wednesday
Every other day
wice a week
You should allow the resident to pull up on towel racks and handrails.
True
False
NA Kristin was going to plug in a lamp for one of her patients. She noticed that the outlet wasn’t working but she used it anyway. What should she have done?
Nothing
Report it immediately
Do not use it
Plug something else into the outlet
Devon makes sure the bed is made tightly all the way around, while the dependent (bedbound) patient is in bed. What should he have done?
Loosen the bedding around the foot of the bed, to reduce pressure on the feet
She did everything correctly
Loosen the bedding at the head of the bed
All of the bedding should be loose and aired out
It’s important to ensure a resident’s safety when:
Making an occupied bed
They are in a closed bed
Having them shake out their linens
Having them make their own bed
The BEST way to make the bed to save time and prevent injury to yourself is to:
Complete one side of the bed before beginning the other side
Keep both side-rails up while making the bed
Keep both feet close together
Focus on the task at hand and block out any distractions
Which of the following should you do when inserting a pillow in a pillowcase?
Adjust the end corners of the pillow into the corners of the pillowcase.
Shake the pillow up and down
Hold the pillow under your chin and pull the pillowcase on.
Mash the pillow flat first
What technique is used when making beds to hold the linen firmly in place?
Autoclave tape
Mitered corners
Bed cradle
he use of under pads
Why is it important to remove all the wrinkles in bed sheets?
It is a hospital standard
They can lead to contractures
They can lead to decubitus ulcers
They can trap microbes and cause infection
What is the color coding of the bag used in hospitals to dispose off human anatomical wastes such as body parts:
Yellow
Black
Red
Blue
Biohazardous waste must have the "Biohazardous Waste" symbol visible and legible on the container.
TRUE
FALSE
NONE OF THE ABOVE
Cytotoxic should be placed in which container?
Yellow Container
Grey Container
Red Container
White Container
What are the steps to take if you are exposed to blood or other infectious materials?
Needle sticks or sharps injuries should be immediately washed with soap and water
Irrigate eyes with an eye wash for 10 to 15 mintues
Report the incident to your supervisor and seek immediate medical treatment
All of the above
Where would you put a scalpel?
yellow container
red container
white container
black container
THE COLOUR CODE FOR SEGREGATION OF GENERAL WASTE (PAPER, FOOD)
YELLOW
BLUE
GREEN
ORANGE
"Right drug" has to do with: Giving the patient the correct medication.
True
False
