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.
Correct Answer :
B. Notify the charge nurse.
Related Questions
While trimming a residents nails, you accidently cut his or her finger. This is considered which of the following legal terms?
Physical abuse
Negligence
Malpractice
Assault
The resident consumed 3 ounces of juice. How many milliliters should the nursing assistant document on the flow sheet?
120mL
60mL
45mL
90mL
Which is the definition of a resident who becomes more confused each day during evening hours or after dark?
Alzheimers disease
Dementia
Psychosis
Sundowners Syndrome
What is the best response of the CNA when a resident requests that his or her toenails be trimmed?
The CNA cleans and trims the toenails.
The CNA notifies the nurse of the residents request so the nurse can contact the podiatrist.
The CNA informs the nurse that it is time for him to cut his toenails.
The CNA provides the resident with nail clippers.
Which of the following best defines quadriplegia?
Flaccid lower extremities
No movement in all four extremities
Inability to move the left side
No feeling in both feet
When the CNA is helping a resident perform passive range-of-motion movements, the most effective indicator that movement should be stopped occurs when the resident reports
Stiffness
Weakness
Pain
Muscle size increasing
When the nursing assistant cleanses the genital and rectal areas, he or she is performing which of the following?
P.M. care
A.M. care
Perineal care
Hygiene care
The CNA can encourage a residents rehabilitation by which of the following?
Doing everything for the resident for a few days until he or she feels comfortable at the rehab facility
Showing sympathy for the residents situation
Not talking about the activities the resident cannot do by himself or herself
Focusing on what the resident can do for himself or herself
Select the appropriate equipment to use when giving mouth care to an unconscious resident.
Toothbrush
Toothpaste
Mouthwash
Soft tooth Ette
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.
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
According to Elizabeth K�bler-Ross, the first stage of grief is
Denial
Acceptance
Anger
Bargaining
What complication should be reported immediately to the nurse?
Incontinence
Difficulty breathing
Weak leg
Increased hunger
A resident has just been told of a family members death. The best way to help the resident deal with the death is by which of the following actions?
Assuring him or her that everyone eventually dies
Allowing him or her to grieve alone
Sharing with him or her that the family member is in a better place
Staying with the resident and encouraging him or her to talk.
What is the illegal activity a nursing assistant can be charged with when they threaten to restrain a resident?
Assault
Battery
Slander
Negligence
An alcohol-based hand cleanser should not be considered in which of the following situations?
After contact with a resident
When soap and water are not available
When hands are visibly soiled
After assisting a resident to the shower
Which of the following medical terms is used for describing a broken bone?
Fracture
Sprain
Strain
Laceration
Which of the following is the correct method of washing the perineum of a resident who has an indwelling catheter?
Wash from the rectum to the meatus.
Wash the meatus with peroxide.
Wash away from the meatus.
Provide traction to the catheter while washing the meatus.
The dietitian shared with the nursing assistant that vitamin D is found in which of the following foods?
Bread and cereals
Fruits and vegetables
Protein
Dairy
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 action would the nursing assistant carry out when assisting a resident to use the bedpan?
Protect the bed with an absorbent pad.
Raise the head of the bed and then roll the resident to his or her side.
Use the fracture pan on everyone.
Leave the bedpan in the bed after use.
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
What is the normal range of a residents pulse at rest?
55105 beats per minute
60100 beats per minute
4565 beats per minute
70120 beats per minute
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
Select the appropriate medical term for the abnormal shortening of muscle tissue.
Arthritis
Sprain
Fracture
Contracture
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.
What is the first sign of a decubitus ulcer developing on a residents skin?
Bleeding
Redness
Bruising
Swelling
The CNA who willfully does not provide care to a resident is guilty of which of the following?
Negligence
Malpractice
Slander
Assault
How often should the nursing assistant turn a resident who is unable to move himself or herself?
Every three hours
Every two hours
Every four hours
At least once a shift
What should the nursing assistant do when he or she discovers a resident has edema?
Carefully clean the area.
Place compression stockings on the resident.
Notify the nurse.
Do nothing.