1.
RHJ is a latex free facility.
2.
What is the proper procedure to verify a patient's identification?
A. 
Ask the patient to state his/her full name and last four of social security number
B. 
Ask the patient to state his/her last name and last four of social security number
C. 
Ask the patient to state his/her full name and full social security number
D. 
Ask the patient to state his/her last name and last full social security number
3.
How many staff members are required when using a lift for safe patient handling?
A. 
It can be used with only one person
B. 
C. 
At least 3 people if SCI patient
4.
What is the facility's (RHJ VAMC) emergency number?
A. 
B. 
C. 
D. 
5.
Ceiling lifts are the only safe patient handling devices that are available at the VA for safe patient handling.
6.
Nursing NA/HCT are allowed to chart on the Hourly Rounds Flowsheet and the Nursing shift note.
7.
What is the acceptable range for temperture in an adult?
A. 
B. 
C. 
D. 
8.
What is the acceptable range for pulse rate in an adult patient?
A. 
B. 
C. 
D. 
9.
What is the acceptable range for respirations in the adult patient?
A. 
B. 
C. 
D. 
10.
What is the average B/P in an adult patient?
A. 
B. 
C. 
D. 
11.
What is the acceptable range for 02 saturation?
A. 
B. 
C. 
D. 
12.
HCTs/NAs should participate in the Post Fall Huddle meetings.
13.
According to the CPM 136-12-02, who does one call to obtain assistance for a hard of hearing patient or a language interpreter?
A. 
B. 
C. 
D. 
14.
Common areas of increased risk for pressure ulcers include all except:
A. 
B. 
C. 
D. 
15.
Factors that will increase the risk of pressure ulcer development in residents are: (select all that apply)
A. 
B. 
C. 
D. 
16.
Pre-thickened liquids are available for residents with a diagnosis of:
17.
A patient is experiencing chest pain, the nurse may ask you to perform the following tasks EXCEPT:
A. 
B. 
C. 
Obtain oxygen saturation level
D. 
18.
HCT/NA responsibility when caring for the elderly's skin include all the following EXCEPT:
A. 
B. 
C. 
Barrier cream to redden areas
D. 
Inform nurse of areas of reddness
E. 
19.
The following are tasks that a HCT/NA should perform when caring for a patient with an indwelling foley catheter (select all that apply):
A. 
Peri care with soap and water every shift
B. 
Secure tubing below the level of the bladder
C. 
Empty foley bag at the end of each shift and record
D. 
Check for signs of infection and report to the nurse
E. 
Use sterile precautions when performing care.
20.
In order to prevent a catheter accquired urinary tract infection (CAUTI), the following interventions can be performed by the HCT/NA except:
A. 
B. 
Check for signs and symptoms of infection
C. 
Maintain no kinks in tubing or coil on bed
D. 
Notify the MD of cloudy or bloood urine color
21.
When cleaning a male patient, you should clean the meatus towards the shaft using a circular motion.
22.
When providing catheter care for a male or a female patient, you should clean the catheter down 10cms (4 inches).
23.
When measuring the amount of urine from the foley catheter, you should measure the amount while the graduate is seated on the floor.
24.
In order to protect the patient's skin, the HCT/NA can provide the following interventions: (select all that apply)
A. 
B. 
C. 
Limit linen to only 2 layers
D. 
Place diapers on patient and change every 6 hours
25.
The following are the CNA/HCT responsibilites in regards to caring for a resident with a urinary catheter (select all that apply):
A. 
B. 
Check for signs and symptoms of infection
C. 
Record amount and character of urine
D. 
Secure tubing below the level of the bladder at all times