Nursing Assistant Quiz
- 1.
It is best to allow a patient to ambulate the first time
- A.
In bare feet
- B.
After breakfast
- C.
Only after dangling first
- D.
When he appears restless
Correct Answer
C. Only after dangling first -
- 2.
The gait belt is used to
- A.
Accessorize
- B.
Support a patient while ambulating
- C.
Restrain a confused patient
- D.
None of the above
Correct Answer
B. Support a patient while ambulating -
- 3.
This federal law states that all of the patient's personal health information (PHI) must be protected and kept confidential.
- A.
OBRA
- B.
HIPPA
- C.
OSHA
- D.
CDC
Correct Answer
B. HIPPA -
- 4.
Liable means
- A.
Always correct
- B.
Legally responsible
- C.
Right on time
- D.
All of the above
Correct Answer
B. Legally responsible -
- 5.
The process by which an infectious disease is transmitted to and develops in a person's body is called
- A.
Cycle of Diseases
- B.
Circle of Life
- C.
Chain reaction
- D.
Chain of Infection
Correct Answer
D. Chain of Infection -
- 6.
When performing Clean technique or medical asepsis, procedures are used to clean the environment by removing or destroying disease-causing organisms?
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. True -
- 7.
Nosocomial infections only occurs when nursing assistants coughs or sneezes around patients
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
B. False -
- 8.
Removing gloves individually is the preferred method
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
B. False -
- 9.
The nursing assistant must remove masks within 30 minutes of use
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. True -
- 10.
Free from all microorganisms both pathogenic and nonpathogenic refers to being ___________
- A.
Clean
- B.
Dirty
- C.
Sterile
- D.
Contaminated
Correct Answer
C. Sterile -
- 11.
If the nursing assistant can not lift a patient with assistance, what should be used?
- A.
The transfer sheet
- B.
The mechanical lift
- C.
The wheelchair
- D.
The cane
Correct Answer
B. The mechanical lift -
- 12.
The correct position of standing before attempting to move a patient are when both feet are ___inches apart
- A.
21
- B.
10
- C.
12
- D.
16
Correct Answer
C. 12 -
- 13.
Restraints can only be used when
- A.
The the patient is asleep
- B.
The patient is calm and/or sedated
- C.
The doctor provided a written order
- D.
Verbal and/or written orders are received
Correct Answer
C. The doctor provided a written order -
- 14.
When transporting a patient, all of the following are guidelines except,
- A.
Be careful of attached equipment
- B.
Never leave a patient unattended on a stretcher or wheelchair
- C.
Do not cover the patient
- D.
Make sure the arms and legs stay inside the wheelchair or stretcher
Correct Answer
C. Do not cover the patient -
- 15.
The body's most important defense barrier:
- A.
Gloves and gowns
- B.
The skin
- C.
Soap and water
- D.
None of the above
Correct Answer
B. The skin -
- 16.
Examples of fomites are all of the following except
- A.
Wheelchairs
- B.
Medical Instruments
- C.
Boiling water
- D.
Gloves
Correct Answer
C. Boiling water -
- 17.
All microorganisms are
- A.
Harmless
- B.
Present in our bodies
- C.
Easily removed by washing once a day
- D.
Tiny living things
Correct Answer
D. Tiny living things -
- 18.
_____________ occurs when droplets containing microorganisms are sent flying a short distance in the air by a person coughing or sneezing.
- A.
Airborne transmission
- B.
Contact transmission
- C.
Droplet transmission
- D.
Contamination
Correct Answer
C. Droplet transmission -
- 19.
_________ occurs when evaporated droplets of dust containing microorganisms remain in the air for long periods of time and are carried along by air currents.
- A.
Vector
- B.
Droplet transmission
- C.
Airborne transmission
- D.
Contact transmission
Correct Answer
C. Airborne transmission -
- 20.
After using aseptic technique, the nursing assistant should turn off the faucet by
- A.
Using their hands
- B.
Using their shirt
- C.
Using a clean paper towel
- D.
None of the above
Correct Answer
C. Using a clean paper towel -
- 21.
Write the 10 steps in order of performing prpper Aseptic Handwashing below
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