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1 Another name for 24-hour skilled care that takes place in extended care facilities is
Hospice care
Long-term care
Assisted living
Acute care
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2 One basic federal regulation that applies to nursing assistants (NAs) is
NAs must complete at least 75 hours of training before they begin working
NAs must be certified in medication management before they begin working
NAs must have been trained to diagnose certain diseases before they begin working
NAs must have at least 50 hours of in-service education training every year
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3 Which of the following statements is true of acute care?
Acute care is normally given in adult day services facilities.
One advantage of acute care is that people do not have to leave their homes to receive it.
Acute care is given to people who do not have a serious illness.
Acute care is given in hospitals for people who require immediate care.
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4 _____ is a medical assistance program for people who have a low income, as well as people with disabilities.
Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act
Medicaid
Minimum Data Set
Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act
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5 Which of the following shows the correct conversion of 3:00 p.m. to military time?
1300 hours
1400 hours
1500 hours
1600 hours
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6 Which of these is a healthier kind of fat?
Monounsaturated
Saturated
Animal fats
Trans fats
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7 Which of the following blood pressure measurements falls within the normal range?
112/68
142/90
89/72
157/110
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8 Which of the following is a common reason why a resident may be on a fluid-restricted diet?
The resident has urinary incontinence.
The resident has heart disease.
The resident has chronic obstructive pulmonary disorder.
The resident has pressure injuries.
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9 Which of the following is a requirement of the Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (OBRA)?
Resident assessments must be completed on some residents who need them.
Nursing assistants must have at least 45 hours of training.
States have the opportunity to decide whether or not they want to keep a current list of nursing assistants in a state registry.
Nursing assistants must pass a competency evaluation (test).
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10 If a resident faints, the NA should
Lower him to the floor
Step away from the resident as he falls
Elevate his legs approximately one inch
Help him stand up immediately
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11 According to OBRA, what temperature range must long-term care facilities maintain?
61-71°F
71-81°F
81-91°F
91-101°F
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12 A type of mental health disorder that affects a person’s ability to understand reality
Claustrophobia
Schizophrenia
Obsessive-compulsive disorder
Generalized anxiety disorder
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13 The chain of command is
A legal term meaning a person can be held responsible for harming someone else
The person in charge of the department for each shift
The line of authority in a facility
The department that an NA goes to if he wants to report a problem
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14 A temporal artery thermometer measures temperature via which site?
The forehead
The rectum
The mouth
The ear
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15 When performing range of motion exercises, touching the thumb to any other finger is known as
Pronation
Flexion
Supination
Opposition
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16 Which of the following remarks is a cliché?
“Can you tell me more about how you’re feeling?”
“I’m truly sorry to hear that.”
“What can I do to help you?”
“We’ve all been there before.”
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17 The inhalation of food, fluid, or foreign material into the lungs is known as
Aspiration
Expiration
Respiration
Inspiration
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18 In which type of environments do microorganisms thrive?
Cool, dry environments
Clean, cold environments
Dry, hot environments
Warm, moist environments
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19 To treat a minor burn, an NA should
Apply burn ointment to the burn
Apply grease, such as butter, to the burn
Apply ice to the burn
Apply cool, clean water to the burn
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20 Which of the following is something an NA needs to observe and report regarding the musculoskeletal system?
Red or warm areas over a joint
Dry or flaking skin
Discomfort or difficulty with urination
Dizziness
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21 Which of the following falls within the normal range for a person’s respiratory rate?
8 respirations per minute
10 respirations per minute
14 respirations per minute
26 respirations per minute
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22 Which of the following falls within the normal range for a person’s temperature when measured orally?
98.2 degrees Fahrenheit
100.3 degrees Fahrenheit
95.8 degrees Fahrenheit
96.7 degrees Fahrenheit
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23 A type of care that focuses on comfort and pain relief is called
Psychosocial care
Adult day care
Palliative care
Curative care
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24 _____ are areas of the body where the bone lies close to the skin.
Pressure points
Open wounds
Bony prominences
Pressure injuries
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25 One way an NA can help with normal changes of aging related to the circulatory system is to
Leave hot water bottles on the resident’s skin for long periods of time
Encourage residents with heart conditions to exercise vigorously
Layer clothing
Encourage residents to go barefoot while in their rooms
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26 A resident drinks 12 ounces of juice at lunch. How many milliliters is this?
240
360
480
600
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27 Which type of urine specimen is collected any time a resident voids?
Routine
Clean-catch
Foley
Mid-stream
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28 The abbreviation I&O stands for
Input and oral
Intake and output
Insert and order
Input and off
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29 Which of the following complications can result from diabetes?
Chronic cough
Weak hands
Lack of appetite
Impaired wound healing
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30 Why should an NA be concerned if she notices that a resident has a reddened area on his skin?
The resident might have cancer.
It is a common sign of diabetes.
It could be the beginning of a pressure injury.
It means the resident has an insect bite.
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31 Which of the following statements is an example of a fact?
Mrs. Silva needed help to get to the bathroom today.
Mrs. Silva needs more friends.
Mrs. Silva looks happy when her daughter visits.
Mrs. Silva is too thin.
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32 When leaving a resident’s room, an NA should
Restock supplies and leave the call light within reach
Move the resident’s belongings to a more convenient spot if they are in the way
Leave an empty meal tray by the bed in case the resident needs to place something on top of it
Remind the resident not to call her again because she will be busy with other residents
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33 Ten ounces equal _____ milliliters (mL).
180
300
240
200
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34 The artificial opening in the abdomen in a resident who has a colostomy is called a(n)
Stoma
Stool
Pouch
Appliance
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35 When speaking with residents, NAs should
Use medical terminology so that residents understand their condition
Use simple, non-medical terms
Use medical abbreviations to make the conversation go more quickly
Suggest diagnoses for symptoms with which they are familiar
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36 To try to prevent pressure injuries, a(n) _____ may be used.
Plastic sheet
Bed cradle
Rubber pad
Emesis basin
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37 What is important for the NA to do after giving a resident a back rub?
The NA should note any changes in the resident’s skin.
The NA should ask the resident to describe how relaxed he is feeling.
The NA should document how much lotion was used during the back rub.
The NA should convince the resident to take a long, hot shower.
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38 Where should clean linen be placed?
On the bedside stand
On the floor next to the bed
On the meal tray
On top of the resident if he is in bed
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39 The part of the word that is added to the end of a root to form a new word is called a(n)
Root
Prefix
Suffix
Abbreviation
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40 Which of the following is an example of proper telephone communication at work?
“Good morning, Linda Manor Care Facility, Susan Jones speaking.”
“We’re all really busy right now. You’ll have to call back later.”
“Atisha is not working today. Let me find her cell phone number.”
“Jeanie no longer works here. She was fired two months ago.”
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41 If a resident is smoking a cigarette in a designated smoking area, what is one of the NA’s responsibilities?
Keep the fire extinguisher close by
Stay with the resident
Keep the exit door propped open in case of fire
Discuss the dangers of smoking cigarettes
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42 With regard to fire extinguisher use, what does the PASS acronym stand for?
Push the button, access the trigger, spray from the handle, sweep back and forth
Pull the pin, aim at the base of fire, squeeze the handle, sweep back and forth
Push the button, aim at the top of fire, spray from the handle, sweep back and forth
Pull the handle, aim at the top of fire, spray water, sweep back and forth
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43 When a person is choking, it is common for him to
Ask someone to help him clear his airway
Put his hands to his throat
Go to sleep
Hop up and down
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44 The medical term for vomiting is
Cyanosis
Dysphagia
Emesis
Tachycardia
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45 Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) is most often spread by
Direct physical contact, such as touching an infected person
Airborne transmission, such as being near an infected person who is coughing
Droplet transmission, such as talking with an infected person
Reservoirs, such as the large intestine or the lungs
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46 Which of the following is the type of personal protective equipment (PPE) that is used most often by caregivers?
Goggles
Gloves
Masks
Gowns
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47 In Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs, which needs are considered the most important?
Physical needs
Need for self-esteem
Safety and security needs
Need for self-actualization
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48 When a resident with Alzheimer’s disease becomes restless or agitated in the late afternoon or evening, it is called
Perseverating
Hallucinating
Sundowning
Catastrophic reacting
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49 Which type of vegetarian diet omits all meats, fish, poultry, and dairy products, but allows eggs?
Vegan diet
Lacto-ovo vegetarian diet
Ovo-vegetarian diet
Lacto-vegetarian diet
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50 Which of the following is a medical order that instructs medical personnel not to perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) if the person’s lungs and/or heart have stopped working?
Legal proxy
Do-not-resuscitate order
Protected health information
Minimum data assessment