WorksheetsHOSA Nurse Assisting Review #2
Total questions: 100
Worksheet time: 50mins
What is one important reason why bed linens should remain wrinkle-free?
To help keep the skin healthy and prevent pressure injuries
To keep nursing assistants from having to change the sheets too often
To keep sheets looking new
To reduce the amount of dirt on the sheets.
What is the term for a device that replaces a missing body part?
Pronation
Prone
Personal protective equipment
Prosthesis
Exercises that put each joint through its full arc of motion are called
Weight lifting
Range of motion
Stretch and relax
Rotation
Which of the following is the correct way to remove a gown?
Unfasten the gown at the neck and the waist and roll the dirty side in while holding the gown away from the body.
Unfasten the gown at the neck and the waist and pull the gown over the head.
Unfasten the gown at the neck and the waist and pull the gown from the outside of the chest area until it comes off.
Unfasten the gown at the neck and the waist and drop it to the floor.
How many times can disposable gloves be worn before being discarded?
One time
Two times
Three times
Multiple times, as long as they are washed in between uses.
To best communicate with a resident who has a visual impairment, the NA should
Ask the resident to “see” what is in front of him
Identify herself when she enters the room
Keep the lighting low at all times
Touch the resident before identifying herself
The best way for an NA to provide foot care for a resident who has diabetes is to
Encourage the resident to go barefoot most of the time
Apply lotion between the toes to keep the area soft
Clip the resident’s toenails whenever they are long
Observe the feet regularly for signs of sores or infection.
If a resident starts to fall, the best thing an NA can do is to
Catch the resident under the arms to stop the fall
Widen her stance and bring the resident’s body close to her
Lock her knees
Reverse the fall if the resident is less than halfway down.
An NA should use friction for at least ___ seconds when washing her hands.
60
30
20
10
Which of the following is a term for a legal document that designates what kind of care a person wants if he is unable to make that decision himself?
Bill of Rights
Advance directive
Protected health information
Code of ethics
Which temperature site is generally considered to be the most accurate?
Rectum (rectal)
Ear (tympanic)
Mouth (oral)
Armpit (axillary)
Which of the following tasks is outside the scope of practice for an NA?
Counting a resident’s pulse rate
Cleaning a resident after an episode of incontinence
Prescribing a new medication
Helping a resident walk with a cane
How should the NA respond if a resident tries to give him a gift?
The NA should accept the gift if he plans to give the resident a gift too.
The NA should refuse the gift but say thank you.
The NA should refuse the gift unless the resident agrees to keep it confidential.
The NA should accept the gift if he knows that the resident cannot return it.
What does the term empathy mean?
Empathy means being alert.
Empathy means being able to document honestly.
Empathy means being able to identify with the feelings of others.
Empathy means taking responsibility for one’s own actions.
To monitor a resident’s pulse rate, the NA will most commonly check the ___ pulse.
Radial
Temporal
Carotid
Brachial
Slapping, shoving, and rough handling are all considered to be a type of
Neglect
Physical abuse
Psychological abuse
Verbal abuse
With which of the following people may an NA share a resident’s medical information?
Resident’s doctor
NA’s friend
Resident’s friend
Resident’s priest
Which of the following sentences is an example of a fact?
Mr. Gomez ate half of his scrambled egg.
Mr. Gomez was not hungry.
Mr. Gomez does not like the meals offered at our facility.
Mr. Gomez is too sick to eat.
Which is/are the most essential nutrient(s) for life?
Proteins
Carbohydrates
Vitamins
Water
Objective information is
Information that cannot be observed
Information collected using the senses
Information that the resident reported to the NA
Information that is untrue
Which of the following statements is true of documentation?
NAs should document care before it is done if there will not be enough time to do it later.
NAs should document care the next day before beginning work again.
NAs should document care right after it has been done.
NAs should let residents help document their own care.
Standard Precautions should be practiced
Only on people who look like they have a bloodborne disease
On every single person in the NA’s care
Only on people who request that the NA follow them
Only on residents whose charts indicate they are infectious
Which of the following statements is true of handwashing?
An NA should wash her hands before and after touching a resident.
An NA does not need to wash her hands often.
Handwashing has no effect on the spread of disease.
An NA should let water run up her arms when washing her hands.
Using proper body mechanics includes (A) Twisting at the waist (B) Carrying objects far away from the body (C) Standing with the legs shoulder-width apart (D) Keeping knees locked when lifting
Twisting at the waist
Carrying objects far away from the body
Standing with the legs shoulder-width apart
Keeping knees locked when lifting
What is one of the first signs that a pressure injury is forming?
Discoloration of the skin
Nonintact skin
Paralysis at the site
Exposed muscle and bone
Which of the following is an example of a physical need?
Social interaction
Food
Intellectual stimulation
Spirituality
Which of the following remarks is a cliché?
Would you like me to go with you?
It will all work out in the end.
How can I help?
I understand you're feeling scared.
In which type of environment do microorganisms grow best?
Bright
Light
Cold
Dark
An axillary temperature is measured
In the mouth
In the rectum
In the armpit
In the ear
If a resident has just had a glass of iced tea, how long should the NA wait before measuring the resident's temperature via the oral method?
5 to 10 minutes
10 to 20 minutes
30 to 40 minutes
60 minutes
Which of the following abbreviations means nothing by mouth?
NBM
NOC
NPO
NWB
Which of the following canes has four rubber-tipped feet?
Quad cane
Functional grip cane
C cane
Curved cane
In which of the following situations must a nursing assistant always wear gloves?
While feeding a resident
While shaving a resident
While performing range of motion exercises
While transferring a resident from bed to a wheelchair
Which type of elimination equipment is used for residents who cannot assist with raising their hips onto a regular bedpan?
Urinal
Portable commode
Raised toilet seat
Fracture pan
Hypertension is the medical term for
High blood pressure
Rapid pulse rate
Difficulty swallowing
Rapid heartbeat
How often should an ostomy bag be emptied?
Every two days
Once per hour
Three times per day
Whenever stool is eliminated
How should an NA work when helping a resident with range of motion exercises?
Begin at the feet and work up the body
Begin at the shoulders and work down the body
Begin at the fingertips and work inward
Begin at the knees and work up to the shoulders
A(n) _____ is the permanent and painful shortening of a muscle or tendon.
Abrasion
Contracture
Pressure injury
Fracture
Which of the following is generally used when documenting the amount of fluid a resident drinks?
Milliliters
Cups
Feet
Inches
How should a fracture pan be positioned?
With the handle toward the head of the bed
With the handle toward the foot of the bed
With the handle facing the side the nursing assistant is standing on
With the handle facing the window
In order to communicate with a resident who has a hearing impairment, the NA should
Face the resident directly when speaking
Stand behind the resident when speaking
Shout and mouth words in an exaggerated way so that the resident understands
Use a high-pitched tone of voice
Which of the following is an example of physical abuse?
Isolating a resident
Pinching a resident
Saying something embarrassing about the resident to his friend
Stealing 10 dollars from a resident
Joking with a resident’s roommate about the resident’s incontinence is what type of abuse?
Psychological abuse
Physical abuse
Sexual abuse
Involuntary seclusion
Which of the following statements is true of mental health disorders?
People who have a mental health disorder can control their symptoms if they want to be well.
A mental health disorder is a disorder that produces signs and symptoms like any physical disorder.
People who have a mental health disorder are pretending to be sick.
A mental health disorder rarely disrupts a person’s ability to function.
An appropriate resource for an NA to turn to if he is experiencing stress is
His resident
His supervisor
His resident’s family
His resident’s friends
In order for an object to be called clean in a healthcare setting, it must be
Contaminated with pathogens
Free of pathogens
Washed in hot water, then dried with a clean towel
Soaked in water
Which of the following is an example of a whole grain food?
White rice
Hard-boiled egg
Whole wheat bread
Raw strawberries
The serious condition that occurs when a person does not have enough fluid in the body is called
Fluid balance
Edema
Dehydration
Aspiration
Which of the following is an example of a plant-based protein?
Fried chicken
Poached salmon
Roasted turkey
Refried beans
According to the USDA's MyPlate, most fruit choices should be
Fruit smoothies
Fruit juice
Whole fruit
Fruit-flavored drinks
Which of the following statements is true of helping to prevent aspiration during eating?
The NA should help the resident into a reclining position before eating.
The NA should offer big pieces of food.
The NA should place food in the stronger side of the mouth.
The NA should place food in the weaker side of the mouth.
Which of the following is true of Transmission-Based Precautions?
NAs do not need to practice Standard Precautions if they are practicing Transmission-Based Precautions.
They are practiced in addition to Standard Precautions.
They are exactly the same as Standard Precautions.
They are no longer used.
An example of a physical restraint is
A wheelchair at the head of the bed
A bed with the blankets folded down to the foot of the bed
Raised side rails on a bed
A bedside commode placed beside the bed
What does the abbreviation ADLs stand for?
As doctor likes
Activities of daily living
After doctor leaves
Active data learning
Which kind of care helps residents restore or improve function after an illness or injury?
Subacute care
Acute care
Adult day services
Rehabilitation
The medical term for chest pain, pressure, or discomfort is
Atherosclerosis
Nitroglycerin
Ketoacidosis
Angina
An NA can demonstrate ethical behavior by
Protecting a resident's privacy
Changing the care plan if the NA believes it is inappropriate for a resident
Performing a task outside the NA's scope of practice when a resident requests that the NA do so
Accepting a gift from a resident for a job well done
Which of the following shows the correct conversion of 4:00 p.m. to military time?
1400 hours
1500 hours
1600 hours
1700 hours
Barriers to communication include which of the following?
NA uses medical terminology with the resident.
NA asks the resident to repeat a sentence.
NA speaks the same language as the resident.
NA speaks clearly using a professional tone of voice.
Which of the following is an example of non-verbal communication?
A resident yells for a drink.
A resident asks for a cup of water.
A resident points to a cup of water.
A resident's daughter requests that a cup of water be brought to her mother.
Which of the following occurrences is considered an incident and requires a report to be completed?
A nursing assistant arrives late for her shift.
A resident requests a food item that is not included in his special diet.
A resident falls.
A resident shows signs of improvement.
An employer must offer an NA a free vaccine for ____.
Cancer
HIV
Hepatitis B
Chickenpox
Draw sheets are used to
Make residents more comfortable
Help keep residents warm
Reposition residents without causing shearing
Prevent the bed from getting wet from episodes of incontinence
When assisting a resident with a standard bedpan, where should the wider end of the bedpan be placed?
Toward the foot of the bed
In alignment with the resident’s buttocks
Inside the portable commode
Toward the side of the bed where the NA is standing
Blood pressure is measured using a
Thermometer
Watch
Finger
Sphygmomanometer
One safety device that helps transfer residents is called a
Waist restraint
Posey vest
Transfer belt
Geriatric chair
One recommendation for fluid intake is that older women should drink approximately ____ liters per day, while older men should drink ____ liters.
1.6, 2
1, 2.5
2.7, 4
3, 1.5
The medical term for skin that is blue or gray is
Dermatitic
Cyanotic
Dysphagic
Necrotic
Which of the following shows the correct conversion of midnight (12:00 a.m.) to military time?
2400 hours
1200 hours
0800 hours
0400 hours
The Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (OBRA) requires that nursing assistants complete at least ___ hours of training before being able to work as nursing assistants.
75
120
30
50
How many ounces are equal to 90 milliliters?
3 ounces
30 ounces
90 ounces
120 ounces
Regular inspections performed in facilities to make sure they are following state and federal regulations are called
Surveys
Citations
Procedures
Licenses
How can an NA keep a resident’s health information confidential?
By discussing the information away from care facilities so that residents cannot hear it
By bringing friends to the facility to meet residents
By storing, filing, or shredding documents according to facility policy
By posting updates about favorite residents on her Facebook page to avoid being overheard
What are typical duties of an ombudsman?
An ombudsman advocates for staff members involved in disputes with management.
An ombudsman advocates for residents and helps settle disputes.
An ombudsman teaches nursing assistant training classes.
An ombudsman organizes activities and outings for residents.
Which of the following topics is required by OBRA to be covered during nursing assistant training?
Healthcare coverage for nursing assistants
Promoting residents’ independence
Meal preparation for residents
Hours and days that nursing assistants are available to work
Which of the following behaviors promotes Residents’ Rights?
Keeping a change in the care plan confidential so as not to upset the resident
Treating a resident badly if he has made a complaint about an NA
Encouraging a resident to participate in care planning
Borrowing money from a resident if it helps the NA continue to work
Which of the following terms means harming a person physically, mentally, or emotionally by failing to provide needed care?
Neglect
Assault
Battery
Abuse
Which of the following terms means to steal, take advantage of, or improperly use the money, property, or other assets of another person?
Substance abuse
Financial abuse
Verbal abuse
Sexual abuse
OBRA was passed as a response to
Lack of funding for long-term care facilities
Reports of poor care and abuse in long-term care facilities
Nursing assistants being unable to pass competency exams
Staff members not reporting accurate work hours
Which of the following statements is true of touch?
All people like to be touched.
Nursing assistants do not need to touch residents.
Nursing assistants can softly pat residents’ shoulders to communicate caring.
All residents will feel more comfortable when there is little physical contact.
Tuberculosis is
A bloodborne disease
A sexually transmitted disease
An airborne disease
Completely eradicated (no longer exists)
Which of the following statements is true of diabetes?
To best conserve energy, people with diabetes should skip meals when they are not hungry.
People with diabetes must follow their diet instructions carefully.
People with diabetes must avoid exercise so that they do not burn too much glucose.
For people with diabetes, monitoring their intake of protein is more important than monitoring their intake of carbohydrates.
The most common form of diabetes is
Type 1 diabetes
Type 2 diabetes
Prediabetes
Gestational diabetes
HIV can be transmitted by
Telephones
Toilets
Hugs
Blood
One common treatment for cancer is
Surgery
Meditation
Sugar-free diet
Herbal supplements
Baseline vital signs are
Initial values that can be compared to future measurements
Normal ranges for vital signs
Vital signs that are out of normal range
Changes in vital signs from one measurement to another
Which of the following is the best way an NA can communicate with a resident who has cancer?
The NA should insist that the resident tell the NA what he is going through.
The NA should give the resident medical advice if the resident asks for it.
If the resident is worried, the NA should tell him, "It'll all be fine."
The NA should listen to the resident if he feels like talking.
Which of the following is an example of physically restraining a resident?
Asking the resident to stay in his bed
Telling the resident's roommate to press the call button if the resident gets up
Leaving the resident's door ajar
Leaving both side rails up on the bed.
A resident with AIDS who has an infection of the mouth may need to eat food that is
Spicy
Soft
Dry
Hot
To convert 4 ounces to milliliters, the NA should multiply four by
15
20
25
30
Which of the following shows the correct conversion of 1900 hours to standard time?
7:00 a.m.
1:00 a.m.
7:00 p.m.
10:00 p.m.
Where is long-term care offered?
In adult day services facilities
In hospitals
In skilled nursing facilities
In ambulatory surgical centers.
Which of the following statements is true of urinary incontinence?
Urinary incontinence occurs naturally as people age.
Nursing assistants should not give fluids to residents who have urinary incontinence.
Urinary incontinence does not need to be documented, as long as it is a small amount of urine.
Certain nervous system diseases can cause urinary incontinence.
After an amputation, a resident may experience phantom sensation. Phantom sensation is
Not real
The feeling that the amputated body part is still there
An artificial body part
The removal of a body part
When should bed sheets be changed?
Daily
Twice a week
Every other day
When they are soiled or damp
Which of the following is a type of advance directive?
Durable Power of Attorney for Health Care
Power of Attorney
Divorce Decree
Last Will and Testament
_____ is taking in and eliminating equal amounts of fluid.
Dehydration
Input
Fluid balance
Fluid restriction
What member of the care team might help a resident learn to use assistive devices for eating or dressing?
Speech-language pathologist
Occupational therapist
Activities director
Registered dietitian
When encountering a fire, an NA should first
Put the fire out
Leave through the closest exit
Remove residents from danger
Gather her personal belongings
Nursing assistants are not allowed to
Change sterile dressings
Bathe residents
Help residents use walkers
Assist with elimination needs
