If linen drops on the floor while making a residents bed, the CNAs next action would be to:
Pick up the linen, shake it out, and use it.
Place the linen on the bedside chair to use at a later time.
Leave the linen on the floor for housekeeping to pick up.
Place the linen in the hamper because it is soiled.
Correct Answer :
D. Place the linen in the hamper because it is soiled.
Related Questions
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 main purpose of restorative (rehabilitation) care?
To help the patient return to work or home
To live as independently and safely as possible
To teach the resident to care for self
To aid in the healing process
Which condition is expected in an older resident?
Slowing of responses
Inability to make decisions
Increased agitation
Loss of long-term memory
If a residents family becomes angry at the nursing assistant, what action should the nursing assistant take?
Tell the family member it is not your fault.
Quickly walk away.
Tell them you do not have to stand for this behavior.
Stay calm and inform the nurse caring for the resident.
When a confused resident is placed in restraints by the nurse, the nursing assistant knows which of the following is true?
The resident should not be touched because the resident might cause harm to others.
The resident is being punished.
Assessment of the resident needs such as bathroom, repositioning, and circulation must be conducted at least every 2 hours.
Residents are not allowed to have any visitors.
5A precaution against what type of danger requires the nursing assistant to wear a mask.
Blood borne
Standard
Contact
Droplet
Which of the following is the correct definition for NPO?
Nothing by mouth
Only liquids by mouth
Resident may only have ice chips
Resident may have only thickened liquids
Select all that apply to the goals of restorative care.
Decrease falls and injuries.
Promote activity & mobility.
Increase muscle strength.
All of the above.
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
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 CNA confirms a patient received his or her correct diet by which of the following?
Matching the residents food tray/diet items with residents diet order
Checking for the patients likes and dislikes
Sitting the resident in an upright position
Weighing the food before and after the resident eats.
33. Of the following signs, which one is not a sign of infection?
Fever
Swelling
Redness
Shortness of breath
The resident reports eliminating a black and sticky stool. The best action of the CNA is which of the following?
Tell the resident to call the next time he or she has a stool so you can verify what he or she is reporting.
Report what the resident told you to the nurse.
Visualize the rectum to see if any stool is present.
Tell the resident that the stool is probably related to what he or she ate for breakfast.
When residents have visitors, it is important for the nursing assistant to do which of the following?
Provide snacks for the resident and family members.
Provide privacy.
Remain close enough to hear the residents conversation.
Leave the intercom on in case the resident needs assistance.
Of the statements that follow, which is not an example of the Patients Bill of Rights?
Right to privacy and dignity
Right of confidentiality
Right to accept or refuse treatment
Right to mistreat staff and fellow residents
What should a nursing assistant do when he or she recognizes that a resident is not eating enough?
Offer dietary supplements as prescribed.
Administer vitamins to the resident.
Provide an additional tray.
Tell the nurse.
The first action of a nursing assistant who discovers a fire is to do what?
Rescue the patient
Pull the fire alarm
Extinguish the fire
Follow the evacuation plan
Which of the following is not included in the residents right to information?
Latest hospital inspection results
Notification in advance of a change of room or roommate
Right to file a complaint with the state survey agency
Right to free or reduced medical care
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
How can a nursing assistant encourage the independence of a resident when assisting with a.m. (morning) care?
Allowing the resident to do as much as possible for himself or herself and then assisting with the rest of the a.m. care
Waiting until the resident is well rested and then offering a.m. care
Providing the resident with the needed materials and then leaving him or her alone to complete the a.m. care without further assistance
Waiting until the resident complains of the need to be cleaned, and then he or she will want to do more for himself or herself
In which location is the body temperature of a resident taken most often?
Oral
Rectal
Axillary
Tympanic
According to Elizabeth K�bler-Ross, the first stage of grief is
Denial
Acceptance
Anger
Bargaining
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.
Which health-care team member is responsible for locating resources to manage resident care?
Nurse
Social Worker
Nurse Assistant
Physician
Which of the following substances should be used to cleanse the drain on the urinary drainage bag after emptying it?
Alcohol
Soap and water
Nothing, just allow the drain to air dry
Peroxide
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.
What is the first step a nursing assistant should take when performing a procedure?
Informing the nurse that you are going to the residents room to perform the procedure
Checking the residents identification
Providing privacy
Documenting the procedure
The nursing assistant recognizes which of the following is not a sign of impending death?
Decreased respirations
Irregular, weak, and thready pulse
Skin cool and moist
Stable vital signs
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.
When providing oral care to the unconscious or conscious resident, the CNA should brush all the following areas except:
Teeth
Gums
Lips
Tongue