WorksheetsNursing Skills Test 9 by Morin Sensei
Total questions: 45
Worksheet time: 2hrs 5mins
Choose the appropriate statement in relation to the pattern of sleep of the elderly people
Waking up in the middle of the night becomes often
Continuous sleeping pattern, no waking up until morning
Long daytime naps
Choose the appropriate statement in relation to change in oral function and swallowing function due to aging
Increase saliva production
Elders prefered hard foods
Tongue movement is reduced
Choose the correct description of the basics of communication skill
Asking close ended questions
Not showing empathy
Listen while paying attention not only to words but also to expressions and gestures
Choose the best description of attentive listening
Give partial attention to speaker
Show impatient to Dementia patient
Listen carefully without interrupting the person who is talking
Choose the most appropriate statement in dealing with users who are not feeling well
Ignore their feelings but report to the nurse
Tell the user that you are with him/her to support
Give medicine then leave
Choose the most appropriate statement in communicating with the user
Stand up while the user is sitting during communication
Listen to the user’s subjective complaints
Objective opinion is better than subjective complaints
Choose the incorrect statement about dehydration in relation to aging
The armpit gets wet
Skin gets dry
Constipation
Choose the appropriate description of grooming assistance
Wipe from the outer corner of the eyes to the inner corner of the eyes
Wipe from the
eyes, forehead, chin and neck
Wipe from the inner corner of the eyes to the outer corner of the eyes
Select the appropriate statement regarding excretion
Ignoring client's request to use the toilet
Forcing the use of diapers while the client can toilet independently
Moderate exercise increases appetite and has a positive effect on
defecation
Choose the most appropriate dietary aid for users with impaired swallowing function
Using a straw when it is contraindicated
Offering hard, dry, sticky or crumbly foods
When the user has food in his/her mouth, ask the user to close his/her
mouth
Choose the most appropriate statement in dealing with users with low urine volume and a history of aspiration pneumonia
Recommend jelly for snacks
It's normal not to urinate much when you're old
Low urine is not a problem when your not in pain
A user has right paralysis but is able to walk with some assistance. Choose the appropriate statement regarding bathing care
The user check the water temperature first then the caregiver
The user gets out of the tub, in order of left foot the right foot
When the user gets out of the tub, make him/her sit on the rim of the tub or on the bath board
Choose the correct statement regarding hand bath and foot bath
It's okay to use hot water directly on the hand or foot
Hand and foot bath doesn't need to be individualized for each person
Hand bath can be used to warm up and move the fingers to prevent
contracture
Choose the correct statement about heat shock when bathing
As heat shock prevention, reduce the temperature difference between the
bathroom and changing room and the living room
It's safe for user to take more than 42 degree celcius
Heat shocks only happens in winter, so it's not concern in summer
Choose the most appropriate statement about moving and transferring assistance
Caregiver should assist by avoiding to twist their own bodies
You can lift heavy patient without asking others help
Put the wheelchair on the bad side of the patient during transferring
Choose the most appropriate statement in assisting an elderly who needs care
No need to encourage dependence because they are old, they need to relax
Recommend changing clothes day and night to main the rhythm of the daily life
It's fine to skip safety precautions to save time
Choose the most appropriate statements about changing of clothes
Dressing up will make one feel better
In undressing, you put on the affected side then the unaffected side
In dressing, you put on the unaffected side then the affected side
Choose the signs and symptoms that is NOT likely to occur due to long-term bed rest
Appetite enhancement
Risk of bedsores
Affect mental health
Choose an appropriate method of using a walking aid
Walking aid can be use however the user wants even without guidance
The user can lean heavily on the aid if they feel unsteady-it's safe
Adjust the length of the T-shaped cane so that the elbow joint flexes by
about 30 degrees
Choose the appropriate statement regarding users who are unable to change positions in bed
Do not support the joints and limbs during repositioning
Change to the position where the user feels comfortable
It's fine to drag or lift them roughly to change position
Choose the appropriate description of daily life support
Lack of communication
Support base on trust relationships
It's okay to do everything for the user
Choose one of the right walking assistance with cane for right hemiplegic user during walking assistance
When walking, tell the user to step in order of , the left foot and the right foot, the cane
When going downstairs , tell the user to step in order of the cane, the left foot and the right foot
When going upstairs, tell the user to step in order of the cane, the left foot and the right foot
Choose one of the following descriptions of daily life support
Daily life is unique for each person
Daily life is same for each person
Daily life is unnecessary for each person
Choose the most appropriate statement about room management
It's fine to ignore noise level, most of elders can't hear clearly
Leave the room cluttered , elders can navigate it for temselves
In the room for the elderly, it is better when the illumination does not directly go into the user’s eyes
Choose one of the following descriptions of grooming assistance
When shaving with an electric shaver, apply the shaver on a right angle to
the skin
Assist the elders with grooming while encouraging dependency
Do not praise or negatively reinforce participation, even in small task
Choose one of the following statements about caregiver stress management
Do not take regular breaks for work position promotion
No need to acknowledge and celebrate small success
Stress management of caregivers is also important for providing users with high quality care
Choose one of the following statements that is most relevant regarding risk management for infectious disease in the elderly facility
Hand washing and gargling must be done to avoid bringing in infection sources from outside the facility
Nurse is the only one who can report and document any infection outbreak
Use only one gloves the whole assistance
Choose one of the following descriptions of infection control that is most appropriate
Educate only the staff about infection prevention practices
Isolation of elders with contagious disease is sometimes necessary
The basis of infection prevention is to wash your hands repeatedly with running water with soap
Please choose one appropriate statements of caregiving in an elderly facility
Personal care is only for the user
Caring in consideration of the pride of the user
Hydration is not necessary
Choose one of the following statements about emergency response
Just stay calm and no need to assess the situation quickly
Provide first aid even without training to save life
If user get burned while wearing clothes, compress with cold water without taking off the clothes
Choose one of the following statements about accident prevention and safety measures that is most appropriate
Rush the elder during transfer or movement to save time
Monitor only the vital signs, but not the medication, it it nurse's duty
It is recommended to put night lightning and partial lightning to prevent falls of the elderly
Choose one of the following statements about security safety in caregiving
Check the assistive device after using
The best risk management is to aim for quality caregiving on a daily basis
Train the user proper body mechanics during transferring
Choose one of the most appropriate caregiving practices that emphasizes QOL
Quality of life is not important, just focus on basic survival
To provide support not only physical aspects of users but also
psychological and social aspects
Disregard mental stimulation such as conversation, reading and cognitive activities
Choose one of the following descriptions of the understanding of the person in need of caregiving service.
In order to support people with disabilities, it is necessary to improve their living conditions so that they can do daily life activities themselves
It's fine to ignore elders request or preferences sometimes, because caregivers knows best
Privacy, dignity, and dependence are not important, efficiency matters most
Choose one of the most relevant descriptions of “living as human” for elderly person
Users who receive caregiving services have their own role
Promoting independence is unnecessary
Disregard their sense of purpose or belonging, aging automatically limits life quality
Choose one of the correct descriptions of osteoporosis
Sunbathing is desirable for prevention. Advisable for prevention
Osteoporosis only affects older women, men are not at risk
Bone density test are only for old people, younger adults don't need them
Choose one of the following statements about pressure ulcer which is most appropriate
Once pressure ulcer develops, there's nothing that can be done to treat it
Sometimes severe and deep pressure sores may not cause pain
Using pillow or support devices doesn't help prevent pressure ulcer
Choose one correct body part that prevents and disperse aspiration pneumonia
Epiglottis
Nostrils
Trachea
Choose one of the correct factors to reduce your heart rate
heavy exercise
laughing
sleep
Choose one of the appropriate characteristics of the elderly’s disease
Age alone determines disease
Elders don't respond to medications or preventive care
The impact on Quality of Life (QOL) is large
Choose one of the communication descriptions that is not appropriate
Maintains eye contact and appropriate body language to show interest and respect
Uses clear, simple, and respectful language that the person can easily understand
Asking “why?sometimes makes one feels like being questioned
Choose one of the following statements about the basics of communication that is not relevant
Prevent misunderstandings
Support emotional and social well-being
When the other party’s words are hard to come out, skip the talk
Choose one of the most appropriate listening techniques
Nodding or saying “yes” but not really paying attention
Listen carefully without disturbing the other person’s talk
Not allowing the person to finish their thoughts
Choose one of the following statements about oral care
Oral care is not important if the person has no teeth
Oral care is only for comfort and not related to overall health
Users with hemiplegia often do not have adequate oral cleaning on the paralyzed side
Choose one of the following descriptions of denture handling
Full dentures should be removed from below
Cleaning dentures using hot or boiling water
Storing dentures wrapped in tissue where they can be easily lost
