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Worksheet time: 17mins
General modifications that can be made to assist hearing include:
closing the door.
talking loudly into the weaker ear.
mouthing words in an exaggerated way.
speaking with a higher pitch of voice.
Glasses that have anti-reflective coating should be cleaned with:
paper towels.
soap and water.
water only.
rubbing alcohol.
When a nurse aide assists a resident with hearing aid insertion, a whistling sound could indicate the:
battery is dead.
hearing aid is inserted too far.
hearing aid needs to be repositioned to create a good seal.
volume is too low.
Residents who are withdrawn and believe that hope is lost are experiencing what stage of grieving?
acceptance
bargaining
denial
depression
Rob's stroke has affected his ability to say the right words, and often his family misunderstands his speech. What condition is Rob experiencing?
aphasia
dysphagia
odynophagia
tongue weakness
The information that should be documented in the resident's care plan includes:
the date of birth.
the insurance policy.
names of the next of kin.
short-term goals.
Sarah is assigned to work with a resident who has Alzheimer’s disease. Sarah knows she should:
approach the resident from the side.
crouch or lean down as she approaches the resident.
grasp the resident’s hand as she approaches the resident.
wave, smile, and look friendly as she approaches the resident.
Mrs. Watson sits in her room all day and refuses to participate in planned social activities. The nurse tells Meghan, Mrs. Watson’s nurse aide, that Mrs. Watson has been recently diagnosed with depression. The best action Meghan can use to assist Mrs. Watson is to:
be patient and allow Mrs. Watson time to talk.
insist that Mrs. Watson participate in the planned social activities.
move Mrs. Watson to a private room so she can be alone.
use a cheerful tone of voice and hug Mrs. Watson frequently.
Residents with Alzheimer's disease are unable to control how they express themselves. The nurse aide should keep this in mind when providing care and manage his/her personal behaviors, words, actions, and:
duties.
impulses.
reactions.
tasks.
Elisabeth Kübler-Ross identified five stages of grieving. These stages, in order, are:
denial, anger, bargaining, depression, and acceptance.
denial, angst, bargaining, dependence, and acceptance.
depression, anger, bargaining, denial, and agreement.
depression, angst, bargaining, denial, and agreement.
Mrs. Smith has recently been diagnosed with lung cancer. She refuses to believe the doctors and would like a second opinion. She also refuses to tell her family. Which stage of grieving is Mrs. Smith most likely experiencing?
acceptance
anger
bargaining
denial
Mr. Evans has defective language function due to a brain injury. He has difficulty pronouncing words and his speech is slurred. This condition is known as:
amnesia.
anemia.
anorexia.
aphasia.
The nurse aide is speaking to Mrs. Poulk and notices that Mrs. Poulk is having a hard time hearing. The nurse aide also notices that Mrs. Poulk's hearing aid is in but seems to be working improperly. What should the nurse aide do before calling the supervisor?
ignore the fact that Mrs. Poulk seems unable to hear and finish the task in silence
speak into the strong ear while yelling at Mrs. Poulk
try a fresh battery and make sure the hearing aid is placed in the ear correctly
try using the hearing aid in the opposite ear
When assisting a resident with decreased vision, the nurse aide should:
describe the location of objects by using the directions north, south, east, or west.
leave the door partially open when exiting the room.
put everything back where it was found before exiting the room.
touch the patient lightly on the arm and identify oneself when entering the room.
Mrs. Johnson, a resident with Alzheimer’s disease, becomes very agitated while the nurse aide is assisting with her bath. Mrs. Johnson attempts to hit the nurse aide with her fist. What strategy should the nurse aide use to deal with Mrs. Johnson’s agitation?
allow Mrs. Johnson to hit her, because Mrs. Johnson cannot help herself
hit Mrs. Johnson back
step out of the way of Mrs. Johnson’s blows
threaten to punish Mrs. Johnson
A resident’s glasses should be:
cleaned with paper towels and Windex.
removed when the resident is sleeping.
stored with lenses down on the bedside table.
worn by the resident at all times.
When attempting to have a friendly interaction with a resident who has Alzheimer’s disease, the nurse aide should:
ask the resident to calm down if he/she becomes emotional.
be prepared to have the same conversation several times.
avoid having conversations about the past.
reorient the resident to reality.
When assisting a resident with aphasia, the nurse aide should:
ask open-ended questions.
ask the resident to speak louder.
finish the sentence for the resident.
use communication boards or cards.
A nurse aide greets a resident with Alzheimer's disease by saying: "Hello, Mrs. Tate, I am going to take care of you today." What did the nurse aide omit from the greeting statement?
the care plan for the day
the nurse aide's name
the resident's name
the date and day of the week
Mr. Matthews has end-stage chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. What should the nurse aide do to ease Mr. Matthews's breathing difficulties?
cover Mr. Matthews up and keep him awake as long as possible
place Mr. Matthews's head of bed in a low position
place Mr. Matthews in the high Fowler's position
place Mr. Matthews in the prone position
A patient has an order for palliative care. The focus of palliative care is:
comfort measures.
finding a cure.
prevention of disease progression.
rehabilitation.
Care for a hearing aid that has gotten wet includes:
putting the hearing aid in rice.
removing the batteries immediately from the hearing aid.
shaking the hearing aid to get the water out.
taking the hearing aid apart and drying the parts with an absorbent cloth.
Which should the nurse aide say when requesting a resident with Alzheimer's disease to participate in care?
"Are you ready to take your medicine?"
"It is time to get dressed. Would you like to wear short sleeves or long sleeves today?"
"Let us get ready to get in the shower?"
"We are going to the dining room. Would you like to join us?"
Donnie observed a large red rash on his patient's right lower leg. Which method of observation did Donnie use?
hearing
sight
smell
touch
How should a nurse aide approach a resident with a visual deficit in the right eye?
from behind
from the left side
from the right side
quickly from the front, face to face
The correct way to lay a resident's glasses down is:
lenses up with the folded temples and frames touching the table.
with the temples folded and placed lenses down.
upright with the unfolded temples and frames touching the table.
with the temples unfolded and placed lenses down.
When inserting a hearing aid into a resident’s ear, the nurse aide should:
insert the hearing aid until it fits snugly without forcing.
leave the battery out until after the hearing aid is inserted.
make sure the switch is on “T” for telephone.
put the hearing aid with a red dot in the left ear.
In which stage of grieving does the resident strive to complete unfinished business?
acceptance
bargaining
denial
depression
Mrs. Bunn is in the final stage of Alzheimer's disease and has been under the care of hospice for the last two months. Hospice care involves which principle?
Emotional, psychological, spiritual, financial, and bereavement counseling are provided.
Emphasis is placed on curing or lifesaving procedures.
Family care concerns are excluded.
Food, hydration, and comfort measures are limited.
What might a resident experience or do in the bargaining stage of grief?
express anger
feel hopeless
make spiritual promises
feel emotionally numb
Mrs. Peterson just learned she has cancer. Mrs. Peterson is throwing things and is very angry when the nurse aide enters her room. Considering the stages of grief, what should the nurse aide do?
continue to observe Mrs. Peterson while ensuring the nurse aide's personal safety
leave the room and ignore Mrs. Peterson
tell her she will soon stop being angry and instead become depressed
tell her not to be angry at others; it is not their fault
A resident who blames others and experiences a feeling of bitterness and turmoil may be in which stage of grieving?
anger
bargaining
denial
depression
Joe is taking care of Mrs. Hao, a seventy-year-old resident, originally from China. Joe converses with Mrs. Hao in an adult manner, at the same time calling her "sweetie." Joe allows Mrs. Hao to make choices involving her care and what to do for herself. What improvement could Joe make when working with Mrs. Hao?
avoid calling her "sweetie"
avoid direct eye contact with Mrs. Hao
bathe her with a family member present
limit Mrs. Hao's care choices
