Quiz 2 Nearpod questions

CNA class through Liberty Public School and William Jewel

Which is the first line of defense against any infection?

Healthy skin

How is Tuberculosis commonly passed from one person to another?

Airborne transmission

What is the single most effective method of preventing the spread of infection?

Hand hygiene

What is syphilis?

is a sexually transmitted infection (STI). You can get syphilis by direct contact with a syphilis sore during vaginal, anal, or oral sex.

What precautions should be taken with every patient?

Standard precautions

These statements are about falls. Which is true?

A. Most are caused by many risk factors
B. Serious injuries are unlikely
C. Falling indoors is not common
D. Nursing center residents are at a decreased risk

Most are caused by many risk factors

Which person has the lowest risk for falls?

A. A 75-year-old with confusion
B. A 68-year-old with a history of falls
C. A 60-year-old with a hearing aid
D. An 80-year-old with urinary incontinence

A 60-year-old with a hearing aid

You find a person lying on the floor. What should you do?

Call the nurse

What is a restraint?

Bed rails that prevent the person from leaving the bed

The following can occur from the use of restraints. Which one is most serious?
A. Fractures
B. Strangulation
C. Pressure injuries
D. Urinary tract infections

Strangulation

who orders Physical restraints

The doctor

A person in restraints should be checked on every

15 minuets

What is the biggest problem that aging causes the skin?

It’s easily damaged

What is the primary function of the musculoskeletal system?

Allow a person to move

As a person ages, he or she is at a greater risk for developing:

Constipation

Which system is the largest in the body?

Integumentary System

What does atrophy mean?

Loss of muscle size and strength

What does the pancreas do?

Produces insulin and glucagon

What body system is the liver part of?

Digestive System

Changes in the eyes related to age can lead to:

Presbyopia

-when your eyes gradually lose the ability to see things clearly up close

How many general types of bones are there in the body?

four

Which one is an example of a symptom?
A. Skin redness
B. Vomiting
C. Pain
D. Yellow urine

Pain

Where does gas exchange take place in the respiratory system?

Alveoli

What is the substance found in the epidermis that gives our skin color?

Melanin

Who has the primary responsibility of protecting this nation’s health?

Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS)

Which person is eligible for both Medicare and Medicaid?
A. A 68-year-old retired teacher on a pension with eye problems
B. A 12-year-old whose parents are both currently unemployed
C. A 38-year-old adult who is disabled with heart problems
D. A 50-year-old adult requiring majoring brain surgery

A 38-year-old adult who is disabled with heart problems

Which is required for an agency to operate and provide care?

A license

The Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1987 (OBRA) is a federal law that

Set standards for quality nursing center care

A CNA who accidentally allows a patient to fall from the bed is guilty of?

Neglect

What is the most important communicant skill, especially for nursing assistants?

Listen carefully

A person found guilty of abuse in a helth care setting can no longer…

work in a nursing center

Surveys are done to

See if agencies meet set standards

What state law affects what nursing assistants can do

Nurse practice act

You do not pass your state’s competency evaluation on the first attempt.

You may re-take the test

To delegate means to:

Give another person permission to perform a task on your behalf

When talking with a patient who has a special communications need, it is most important to:

Face him or her when talking

Why are healthcare workers at an increased risk of injury?

The physically demanding nature of duties

What are the ABC’s of proper body mechanics?

Alignment, Balance, Coordinate body movement

What does the “R” stand for in the RACE fire response plan?

Remove

What does the “p” stand for in the word PASS when using a fire extinguisher?

pull

What element is not necessary to start a fire and keep it burning?

A. Fuel
B. Heat
C. Oxygen
D. Electricity

Electricity

Which one is not a physical hazard that nursing assistants face daily?
A. Manually lifting
B. Transferring patients
C. Long periods of sitting
D. Repositioning patients

C. Long periods of sitting

A patient who is in the prone position is lying in their?

Abdomen

How often should a patient be repositioned (minimum)?

Every two hours

When assisting a person to move to the head of the bed, you should:

Face the head of the bed

The high fowlers position would be what degrees?

60-90 degrees

Which position is best for relieving pressure off the tailbone?

The sim’s position

Which of the following is not a guideline used when transferring a patient?

A. Ensure the equipment is in good working condition
B. Explain the procedure to the patient
C. Use good body mechanics
D. Lifting the patient by yourself

Lifting the patient by yourself

What is civil law

Laws that deal with relationships between individuals

Residence rights are a part of which legislation?

Federal Nursing Home Reform Act (OBRA)

What is justice?

Treat people fairly and equally

What is neglect?

Failing to provide basic human needs

Which one is not an intentional tort?

Fails to report patient complaint to nurse

What is fidelity?

To act with integrity to earn other’s trust

An acute illness is:

Rapid onset with a short recovery

Middle adulthood consists of:

40–65-year-olds

The second step in Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs is:

Safety and security needs

Which one is not considered a physiologic need in Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs?
A. Food
B. Oxygen
C. Love
D. Sleep

love

Which one would be an example of an acute condition?
A. Appendicitis
B. Emphysema
C. Diabetes
D. Hypertension

A. Appendicitis

When caring for people from different cultures, you should try to:

Understand and respect their needs

Which one is not regulated by OBRA?
A. The size of the room
B. The menu
C. The lighting
D. The temperature

The menu

Which one is an example of a modification?

A. A standard closet with lots of storage space
B. An elevated toilet seat
C. Extra seating for visitors
D. A bedside table

An elevated toilet seat

What is the first thing you do when handling dirty linens?

Apply gloves

Which is not a benefit of oral care?
A. Prevents dental caries
B. Promotes halitosis
C. Reduces risk of gingivitis
D. Reduces risk of periodontitis

Promotes halitosis

What is a draw sheet used for?

Provide a moisture-absorbing barrier

What is the first thing you should do before assisting with a tub bath?

Check to be sure the patient is allowed to take a tub bath

What is something that you should not do when caring for dentures?

Use hot water

How often should oral care be performed for an unconscious patient?

Every 2 hours

In Trendelenburg position, the person’s head is:

Lower than their feet

To show respect to a patient, we can:

A. Knock before entering their room
B. Provide privacy when possible
C. Carefully handle and respect their personal property
D. All the above

All the above

In Reverse Trendelenburg position, the person’s head is:

Higher than their feet

One sets the regulations for long term care environments.

Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (OBRA)

What one is not a normal adult heart rate?
A. 83
B. 105
C. 69
D. 74

105

The diastolic blood pressure is:

The 2nd bhe 2nd blood pressure measuremenlood pressure measuremen

Which one is used to measure the weight of a person who cannot stand independently but is
able to get out of bed?
A. Chair Scale
B. Bed Scale
C. Standing Scale
D. Sliding Scale to get out of bed?
A. Chair Scale
B. Bed Scale
C. Standing Scale
D. Sliding Scale

Chair Scale

What one is the building blocks of cells?

Proteins

Which one is a normal adult respiration rate?

12-20 breaths per min

In which case would you not need to report to the nurse?
A. If the patient complained of difficulty swallowing
B. If the patient refused to eat
C. If the person declined specific food for religious reasons
D. If the patient ate 95% of their meal

If the patient ate 95% of their meal

What helps regulates the body’s processes?

Vitamins

What is dehydration?

Occurs due to excessive loss of water

Which one is not considered output?

IV fluid

What is a glucometer used to monitor?

Blood glucose

What nutrient supplies us with glucose?

Carbohydrates

Which one would cause changes in vital signs?
A. Pain
B. Anxiety
C. Exercise
D. All the above

All the above

The purpose of cold applications is usually to:

Prevent swelling

Unrelieved pain can have which of the following effects?

Depression

What is considered breakthrough pain?

Pain that occurs before a person’s next scheduled dose of pain medications

What is sleep apnea?

A disorder that causes a person to stop breathing during sleep

Which is an example of a nonverbal cue of pain?

Patient has a change in vital signs and is profusely sweating

What is your role in providing pain relief?
A. Help the person relax
B. Provide distraction
C. Offer to reposition the patient
D. All the above

All the above

When does the subacute phase of rehabilitation begin?

After the first 24 hours have passed

Which one is not an example of an assistive device?

Splint

Someone who is frail is:

Weak

A person who is having issues with balance would benefit from which of the following?

Physical rehabilitation

Devices that are used to make transferring, walking, eating, and dressing easier are:

Assistive devices

The process that helps a person return to their highest level of physical function and emotional
well-being is called:

Rehabilitation

What is the importance of providing proper hand and foot care?

Reduces risk of infection

What does normal urine look like?

Clear, pale yellow

What is a leading cause of hospital acquired infections?

Urinary catheters

Which one is not a type of enema?
A. Cleansing
B. Oil retention
C. Commercial
D. Coffee grounds

Coffee grounds