Which of the following behaviors is considered a demonstration of caring?
The timely completion of an assignment
Taking the time to listen to the resident
Obtaining the vital signs for the unit before lunch
Not changing the resident when he or she is soiled
Correct Answer :
B. Taking the time to listen to the resident
Related Questions
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.
Select the appropriate medical term for the abnormal shortening of muscle tissue.
Arthritis
Sprain
Fracture
Contracture
When is an ostomy pouch emptied?
When the pouch is full
Every two hours
Every day with a.m. care
Every shift
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
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
Who is responsible to ask visitors to leave the residents room before giving the resident a bath?
The charge nurse
Someone in housekeeping
The nursing assistant preparing to give the bath
The nurse assigned to the resident
When a resident falls, what is the most frequent injury that occurs?
Broken wrist
Fractured ankle
Strained ligament
Fractured hip
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
A resident whose spouse has recently died cries frequently. What should the nursing assistant do?
Change the subject.
Introduce him or her to the other available residents on the unit.
Stay and listen to the resident as much as possible.
Tell the resident that things will get better over time.
Which of the following procedures requires the CNA to wear gloves in order to adhere to standard precautions?
Setting up the dinner tray
Taking out the trash
Providing oral care
Providing hair care
When a resident refuses a bath, the nursing assistant should perform which of the following actions?
Inform the resident that everyone must take a bath when it is scheduled.
The charge nurse does not need to be informed that resident did not take a bath.
Go ahead and bathe the resident.
Respect the residents wishes.
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 CNA is reviewing a patients diet during shift change. Which of the following actions would be indicated for a resident who has difficulty sleeping?
Allow the resident to drink fluids until he or she is ready to go to bed.
Offer tea and coffee after 6 p.m.
Encourage residents to drink only caffeine-free beverages later in the day.
Offer sodas with dinner.
A nursing assistant is offered a $10 tip by a family member of a resident for taking good care of the members mother. Which of the following is the best course of action for the nursing assistant?
Ask another nursing assistant what he or she would do.
Say thank you and take the money.
Refuse to accept the money.
Instruct the family member to give the money to the supervisor.
A bed that is free of wrinkles is necessary to prevent which of the following complications?
Pressure sore
Agitation
Hypertension
Infection
Where is a residents radial pulse located?
Ankle
Foot
Wrist
Groin
Which of the following are behaviors commonly related to a resident with mild cognitive impairment (dementia)?
Memory problems
Inability to dress
Inability to feed self
Unable to ambulate
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
The wife asks to pray with the resident before leaving, but visiting hours are over. Which of the following is the CNA's best response?
To tell the wife that you are sorry, but visiting hours are over. Please come back tomorrow.
To pray with the wife and the resident.
To provide the wife and the resident privacy to pray.
To let the wife know that the chapel is provided for praying.
When correcting a mistake in the chart, the nursing assistant knows it is best to do which of the following?
Scribble out any mistakes.
If a mistake is made, the CNA is to cross out the mistake by putting one line through it and initialing it.
CNAs do not write in a residents chart.
Use white out when a small mistake is made.
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
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.
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.
Which of the following is a safety device used to move a resident from the bed to the chair?
Hoyer lift
Slide board
Brace
Assistive
Which of the following behaviors is considered a demonstration of caring?
The timely completion of an assignment
Taking the time to listen to the resident
Obtaining the vital signs for the unit before lunch
Not changing the resident when he or she is soiled
When a resident requests to pray before a procedure, what is the optimum response of the nursing assistant?
Allow the resident privacy to pray.
Ask the resident to pray silently while you perform the procedure.
Explain to the resident that the procedure needs to be completed now and that praying will need to wait.
Tell the resident you have already prayed for him or her this morning and now it is time to perform the procedure.
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.
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
Which muscles are injured most often when a nursing assistant does not use proper body mechanics?
Back muscles
Shoulder muscles
Neck muscles
Leg muscles
The nursing assistant overhears a conversation about a resident on the elevator at work. The nursing assistant knows this is a violation of which patient right?
The residents right to be present when his care is discussed
The residents right to refute any statements made
The residents right to privacy
The residents right to medical care