According to Elizabeth K�bler-Ross, the first stage of grief is
Denial
Acceptance
Anger
Bargaining
Correct Answer :
A. Denial
Related Questions
A Jewish resident asks the CAN if he is getting kosher meals. The CNA realizes that kosher meals are
Meals that are specially prepared when requested by Jewish residents who adhere to the Jewish culture
Religious meals made for special days in the Jewish culture
Prepared in the same way as regular meals.
Prepared by rabbis and delivered by family members
When a resident falls, what is the most frequent injury that occurs?
Broken wrist
Fractured ankle
Strained ligament
Fractured hip
Select the appropriate equipment to use when giving mouth care to an unconscious resident.
Toothbrush
Toothpaste
Mouthwash
Soft tooth Ette
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.
5A precaution against what type of danger requires the nursing assistant to wear a mask.
Blood borne
Standard
Contact
Droplet
What is the correct action by the nursing assistant to provide emotional support for a resident when assisting the resident with a shower?
Make sure the door is closed to the shower room.
Talk about your weekend activities with the other nursing assistants.
Be sure to call the resident by his or her first name.
Check the water temperature before beginning the shower.
What is the appropriate container for storing dentures?
A denture cup filled with water
Several wet paper towels
A large jar filled with mouthwash
The drawer of the bedside table
Which 6f the following is not a healthy way for a nursing assistant to reduce stress in his or her life?
Get plenty of rest and eat a balanced diet.
Get involved in a new hobby.
Go out several times a week for drinks after work.
Exercise several times a week.
Which of the following is not part of the procedure when documenting in the medical record?
Writing in pencil
Writing in pen
Crossing through mistakes and initialing them
Using correct spelling
When the CNA washes a residents feet, the water temperature should be
Hot
Tepid
Cold
Warm
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
What is the best way to improve communication with a resident who is 100% deaf?
An amplified phone system
A loud voice
Reduced noise
Pen and paper
All of the following are the correct care of a resident with a beard, except
Wash the beard daily.
Trim the beard daily.
Comb the beard daily.
Wash the beard when it is visibly soiled.
A resident is scheduled for a procedure and is NPO. What type of tray would be delivered to the resident?
A can of Sprite and frozen treat
Salad and cottage cheese
No tray will be delivered
Applesauce and toast
The definition of the center of rehabilitative care is:
To improve the residents capabilities
To restore function to as near normal as possible
To return the resident to better than normal functioning
To prevent harm and injury
Which of the following actions will help to prevent injury to the skin from a cold compress?
Do not remove the compress until it has reached room temperature.
Place a washcloth between the cold pack and the skin.
Place a heating pad on the skin after the cold pack is removed.
Wash the area after removing the cold pack.
What is the correct procedure when using a gait belt?
Use a rocking and pulling motion when using the belt to get up from a sitting position.
Stand on the residents strong side.
Two or more caregivers are needed when using a gait belt.
Proper body mechanics are not needed with use of a gait belt.
When the nursing assistant is helping a resident to shave, he or she should remember to do which of the following?
Use shaving cream to soften the hair.
Wash the residents face and then dry the skin thoroughly before shaving.
Shave in the opposite direction of hair growth with a sharp razor.
Apply alcohol after shaving to keep the skin clean.
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
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
The Patients Bill of Rights is a document that lists the guidelines concerning the residents treatment, level of care, and services received while in the facility. Any complaints or dissatisfaction by the resident in regard to care is called what?
Slander
Defamation
Irritating
Grievance
Of the following selections, which one, when performed by the CNA, will most assist the resident to reach his or her highest possible functional and physical status?
Help the resident with activities when he or she becomes frustrated.
Wait to give the resident praise until he or she shows great improvements in functional ability.
Promote independence with activities of daily living.
Allow the resident to work on his or plan of care when he or she becomes fatigued.
The number one way to prevent contamination from resident to resident is for the CNA to
Close the residents door.
Wash his or her hands.
Bathe the resident every day.
Clean the residents bathroom after use by visitors.
What team member is responsible for developing a discharge plan for a resident?
Social worker
Dietitian
CNA
Physical therapist
Washing your hands as a nursing assistant is very important. Which of the following is a part of the handwashing procedure?
Drying both hands thoroughly with a discarded towel
Applying soap to both hands before turning on the water
Applying friction for at least 20 seconds
Wiping soiled hands on a towel as the first step in the procedure
What activity by the CNA will increase a residents feeling of safety?
Checking the residents identification before any activity or procedure
Calling the resident honey or dear
Leaving the resident unattended during elimination
Informing the resident to yell out if he or she needs help
Which condition is expected in an older resident?
Slowing of responses
Inability to make decisions
Increased agitation
Loss of long-term memory
The safest way to dress a resident who has a problem with weakness on one side of the body is to begin with the
Unaffected side
Strong side
Weak side
Feet first
What is the best use of restraints?
To protect the resident from harm
As a punishment
To decrease time spent attending to the resident
To keep the resident out of the way
What is the correct action when washing your hands?
Apply soap before wetting your hands.
Keep hands elevated above your waist.
Apply friction for 5 seconds.
Use a clean, dry paper towel to turn off the water.