1.
Who are the most important members of the health care team?
Correct Answer
C. Resident and family
2.
If a nurse assistant recieves a complaint from a resident, the first person to report the complaint to is the:
Correct Answer
B. Charge nurse
3.
Which body system contains the pituitary, thyroid and adrenal glands?
Correct Answer
B. Endocrine
4.
Which of the following organs are found in the integumentary system?
Correct Answer
B. Hair and nails
5.
Which of the following organs are found in the nervous system?
Correct Answer
A. Brain and spinal cord
6.
Which body system contains the ovaries and uterus?
Correct Answer
C. Reproductive
7.
Which of the following organs are found in the lymphatic system?
Correct Answer
D. Tonsils and spleen
8.
Which bosy system contains the liver, pancreas and gall bladder?
Correct Answer
A. Digestive
9.
Which sysytem allows us to see, hear and smell?
Correct Answer
D. Sensory
10.
Which body system is significantly different in men than in women?
Correct Answer
C. Reproductive
11.
Mrs. Anderson is experiencing pain in her muscles and joints. Which body system is affected?
Correct Answer
B. Musculoskeletal
12.
What are the three organs of the cardiovascular system?
Correct Answer
Heart, blood vessels and blood
13.
What are the 10 organs of the respiratory system?
Correct Answer
Nose
Mouth
Epiglottis
pharynx
larynx
trachea
lungs
bronchi
bronchioles
alveoli
14.
What are three types of thermometers?
Correct Answer
Glass, Electronic and tympanic or aural
15.
List 3 conditions that would indicate not to take a temperature by the oral route.
Correct Answer
Is recieving oxygen
confused or disoriented
nauseated or vomiting
16.
Describe 3 routes for temperature and how long you should take a temperature.
Correct Answer
Oral- 5 to 8min.
rectal- 3 to 4min
axillary- 10 to 12min
17.
List 5 locations at which a puls can be checked.
Correct Answer
Temporal
carotid
apical
brachial
radial
18.
Which of the following are signs of normal respirations?
Correct Answer
B. Effortless and regular
19.
List five ways bacteria and viruses are spread.
Correct Answer
touching
bathing
secretion
urine
feces
20.
What are 2 harmful microorganisms other than bacteria or viruses
Correct Answer
yeast infection
scabies
21.
List two important factors in infection control.
Correct Answer
Always wear gloves when handling or picking up any medications
Always organize your work before going into the room
22.
Microorganisms leave the body through:
Correct Answer
C. Saliva and blood
23.
Which is a method of entry for microorganisms?
Correct Answer
B. Breaks in the skin or mucus membrane
24.
List 3 occasions when a nurse assistsant's hands should be washed.
Correct Answer
direct contact
indirect contact
droplet spread
25.
Name 4 feelings a resident may experience while being on transmission-based precautions.
Correct Answer
lonley, rejected, frightened and dirty
26.
Define terminal disinfection
Correct Answer
a thorough cleaning of the room with disinfectant solution after transmission-based precautions are discontinued
27.
What is the purpose of trransmission-based precautions
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used to prevent the spread of disease producing germs
28.
How do elderly residents nutritional needs differ from those of a middle-aged adult?
Correct Answer
They are the same except for a reduction/increase in calories
29.
What are 2 ways a nutritionally liquid diet can be provided?
Correct Answer
oral and tube feedings
30.
List 3 items on a clear liquid diet
Correct Answer
coffee, tea, gelatin
31.
List 3 items on a full liquid diet
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milk,creamed soups, orange juice
32.
List 3 signs of hyperglycemia
Correct Answer
frequent urination(polyuria)
constant hunger(Polyphagia)
fruity breath
heavy breathing
33.
List 3 signs of hypoglycemia
Correct Answer
headache, dizziness and sweating
34.
List the 11 organs of the digestive system
Correct Answer
mouth
salivary gland
esophagus
liver
gall bladder
stomach
pancreas
large intestine'
small intestine
appendix
rectum and anus
35.
List 7 glands of the endocrine system
Correct Answer
ptuitary
thyroid
parathyroid
adrenal
pancreas
ovaries
testes
36.
A chrinic disease in which the pancreas does not produce sufficient insulin or the body does not effectively use the inculin is called:
Correct Answer
A. Diabetes
37.
Define the term diaphoresis
Correct Answer
excessive sweating
38.
List three routes to administer fluids
Correct Answer
oral
intavenous
nasogastric
39.
List four fluids that must be measured for oral intake
Correct Answer
water, coffee, juices and shakes
40.
List 3 items measured as output
Correct Answer
urine, vomit, stool
41.
Steps for clearing airway obstruction on resident who is conscious
Correct Answer
1. call for help as you approach resident
2. tell resident you are going to help
3.position yourself behind the resident
4.slide your arms under residents arms, wrapping both of your arms around the residents waist
5.make a fist and place thumb side of the fist against the midline of abdomen just above the navel
6.grasp your fist with free hand
7.apply pressure as an inward and upward thrust
8.deliver inward, upward thrusts until the item is dislodged or resident becomes unconscious
9.continue until obstruction is cleared or med help arrives