A nursing assistant smells smoke in the nursing facility. A resident is found smoking a cigarette in his or her room. What is the correct action of the nursing assistant?
Tell the resident to be more careful so no one catches him or her.
Tell the resident that it is against the law and to go outside.
Tell the resident that it is a safety hazard and ask him or her to go outside.
Do nothing as long as the resident isnt bothering anyone.
Correct Answer :
C. Tell the resident that it is a safety hazard and ask him or her to go outside.
Related Questions
The best position for a resident who is unconscious and needs oral care is which of the following?
High-Fowlers
Side-lying
Trendelenburg
Supine
Which of the following is a measure to prevent falls?
Put all side rails up after the resident is in bed.
Remove the bedside table from close to the bed.
Put on the bed alarm before leaving the room.
Turn all the lights off and close the door to the residents room.
Who is the best source of information regarding the history of the resident upon his or her admission?
A friend
A family member
The physician
The resident
What is the best action for the nursing assistant caring for a resident who is agitated and talking loudly?
Tell the resident he or she needs to be quiet because he or she is disturbing the other residents.
Speak to the resident in a calm and comforting manner.
Ask to have your assignment changed.
Report the behavior to the nurse.
All the following are the safety precautions used for showering a resident, except
Checking the water temperature before assisting the resident into the shower
Locking the wheels on the shower chair
Leaving the resident unattended in the shower
Promptly drying and covering the resident after the shower is completed
Select all that apply to the goals of restorative care.
Decrease falls and injuries.
Promote activity & mobility.
Increase muscle strength.
All of the above.
When assisting a resident who has rightsided weakness to get dressed in the morning, which arm is placed in the sleeve of the shirt first?
Right side (the affected side)
Left side (the non-affected side)
Both sides at the same time
Whichever side is easiest for the nursing assistant
The resident is to be placed in Fowlers position. Select the correct description of this position.
Head of bed 45 to 60 degrees with legs either bent or straight
Head of bed flat
Bed flat with feet higher than the head
Head of bed 15 degrees with legs either bent or straight
A resident tells the nursing assistant that her arm is uncomfortable at the place she has an IV. The nursing assistant knows to report which of following signs to the nurse?
Skin pink and warm around the site
Swollen and red skin around the site
Dressing dry around the site
Clear, clean IV insertion site
An assigned resident does not want lifesaving measures to be performed if he expires. The term the nursing assistant would find written on the chart is
NPO
DNR
CPR
ADL
The nursing assistant is ready to enter Mrs. Jane Smiths room to care for her. Which of the following is the best way to approach Mrs. Smith?
Hi, I am assigned to care for you today.
Hi, Jane, I am Sue, your nursing assistant.
Good morning, Mrs. Smith. I am Mrs. Jones, the nursing assistant on duty today. How may I help you?
Time to wake up and get moving, Mrs. Smith. I have a lot to accomplish today.
A nursing assistant smells smoke in the nursing facility. A resident is found smoking a cigarette in his or her room. What is the correct action of the nursing assistant?
Tell the resident to be more careful so no one catches him or her.
Tell the resident that it is against the law and to go outside.
Tell the resident that it is a safety hazard and ask him or her to go outside.
Do nothing as long as the resident isnt bothering anyone.
18. Which statement is true regarding the rights of a residents religious beliefs?
Employees are to impose their religious beliefs on the residents.
Employees are never to discuss religious beliefs with residents.
Residents have a right to practice their own religious beliefs.
Family members are responsible to bring the religious leaders in to speak to the residents.
Gloves are worn to protect residents when the nursing assistant performs which of the following activities?
Changing the residents clothes
Feeding the resident
Performing peri-care
Changing the residents position in the chair
It is important for residents to be provided oral care daily to prevent one of the following problems:
Oral infections
Stomach disorders
Bowel problems
Tooth breakage
Elastic stockings are applied to the residents legs to help reduce venous stasis. Which of the following is a critical step to remember with the application and monitoring?
Pull the stocking up smoothly over the legs.
Make sure that the stockings are wrinkle free at all times.
Support the residents foot at the heel.
Slip the stockings over the toes before the heel.
The entire foot needs to be watched for breaks in the skin. What area of the foot is most often overlooked?
The heel
The bottom of the feet
Between the toes
Balls of the foot
The resident calls the nursing assistant into his room to tell her that his dentures are lost. What is the best action for the nursing assistant to take first?
Tell the resident that he will be able to eat without them because he is on a pureed diet.
Notify the charge nurse.
Go through all the residents belongings in case he hid them.
Notify the residents family.
The nursing assistant is cleaning a residents dentures. What is the correct safety precaution?
The nursing assistant places a towel in the sink while cleaning the dentures.
The nursing assistant keeps the dentures in a glass on the sink to soak.
The nursing assistant places the dentures on the bedside table for easy access.
The nursing assistant places the dentures on tissues in the sink while cleaning the dentures.
Which finding should be reported to the nurse immediately when the resident is using splints for ambulation?
Sweating
Refusing to use the splint
Difficulty in application
Pain with use
In which location is the body temperature of a resident taken most often?
Oral
Rectal
Axillary
Tympanic
Which of the following is the medical term for intestinal gas?
Feces
Flatus
Flank
Friction
Which of the following best defines an ombudsman?
A person who represents a resident and investigates his or her complaint
A nurse representative who assures quality care
A person appointed by the court to handle an estate
A union representative
How frequently should the nursing assistant record the totaled intake and output in the residents chart?
After each meal
Every six hours
At the end of the shift
Every four hours
Which of the following is a sign that a resident is being physically or verbally abused?
A daughter discusses changes in care with her mother.
The residents sleeping medication is withheld because the resident would not take a bath.
A son does not return his father for several hours whenever they go out to lunch.
The wrong medication is given to a resident.
One of the residents you care for is a member of your church. When someone from the church inquiries about the residents medical condition, your best response should be:
Inform the person that all information regarding all residents is confidential, and you cannot disclose the information to him or her.
Tell the person that the residents condition is unchanged and that he or she should visit the resident soon.
Ignore the request for the information and talk about upcoming church activities.
Tell the person to ask the residents nurse for information.
A nursing assistant has just suffered a needle stick while working with a resident who is positive for AIDS. Which of the following is the most important action the nursing assist should take?
Wash the site.
Notify the nurse.
Tell the resident.
Call the doctor.
A resident with a stroke is fitted for a leg brace. Which intervention is most important when caring for this resident?
Skin care
Elimination assistance
Increased fluids
Increased ambulation
Select the appropriate action by the nursing assistant that demonstrates adherence to the residents right to privacy.
When assisting the resident onto the bedside commode, the nursing assistant forgets to close the curtains.
While the resident is talking on the phone, the nursing assistant stands beside the resident.
Before beginning a procedure, the nursing assistant closes the curtains.
When dressing the resident, the nursing assistant does not provide adequate clothing.
When the resident asks to see a pastor of his or her faith, the CNA knows to
Call a local church to have someone come visit the resident.
Tell the nurse that the resident has requested to talk to a pastor.
Call the doctor and see if the resident is allowed to have outside visitors.
Tell the resident that you are a minister at your church and that you can help them.