Which of these statements regarding nail care is false?
Dry the residents hands and feet after soaking.
Report any breaks in the skin to the nurse.
Soak hands and feet at a safe temperature.
Rub lotion between the toes to prevent skin from breaking.
Correct Answer :
D. Rub lotion between the toes to prevent skin from breaking.
Related Questions
33. Of the following signs, which one is not a sign of infection?
Fever
Swelling
Redness
Shortness of breath
The nursing assistant is walking down the hall with an armful of supplies and notices a spill on the floor. Which of the following is the correct action of the nursing assistant?
Walk by and say nothing.
Stop at the nurses station and tell whoever is there about the spill.
Tell the first person you see to have housekeeping come by and clean up the spill.
Put down the supplies and clean up the spill immediately.
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.
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
Which is part of the dress code for CNAs working in long-term care facilities?
T-shirt, clean shoes, and tight-fitting pants
Clean and tidy uniform scrubs, color specified by the facility
Loose pants and tight shirts to prevent the possibility of getting dirty
Jeans, uniform top, and lab coat
Select the appropriate action of the nursing assistant when a resident refuses to transfer out of the bed into the chair.
Threaten the resident if he or she continues to refuse.
Ignore the resident and transfer him or her anyway.
Call for help to transfer the resident because he or she might become agitated.
Respect the residents wishes.
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 is the final action the CNA should take when performing toileting?
Walk the resident to the bathroom.
Wash his or her hands.
Flush the toilet.
Clean the bathroom area.
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.
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.
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 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.
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 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
Which muscles are injured most often when a nursing assistant does not use proper body mechanics?
Back muscles
Shoulder muscles
Neck muscles
Leg muscles
What measurement is used when documenting a residents intake and output?
Ounces
Milligrams
Milliliters
Cups
When the nursing assistant is communicating with a resident who is suffering from memory loss, which of the following constitutes appropriate communication skills?
Sitting beside the resident and listening to him or her.
Ignoring the resident and continuing to work.
Laughing at what the resident is saying.
Asking the resident not to talk nonsense.
Residents might experience which of the following due to decreased intestinal motility?
Liquid stools
Increased stools
Constipation
Increased appetite
Which position is correct for the CNA who is assisting a resident from a chair to the bed?
Standing to the side of the resident, placing the hands under the residents armpits, and lifting
Moving the resident to the edge of the chair; then, standing with feet apart, bending the knees and placing the arms under the residents arms and lifting
Moving the resident to the edge of the chair; then, standing with feet apart, bending the knees, placing the forearms under the residents arms and lifting
Facing the resident, feet apart, apply the gait belt to the resident, and lifting the resident via the gait belt.
Which of the following is the best position in which to place the resident to assist with oral care?
Left lateral
High Fowler's
Supine
Lithotomy
When assisting the resident to ambulate using a gait-transfer belt, the resident should be asked if
He or she would like the CNA to stand in front of or behind him or her.
He or she feels steady, or if he or she has any nausea or dizziness.
He or she would like to wear headphones.
The CNA can bring his or her cell phone to answer emails while assisting the resident.
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.
Which statement about taking a rectal temperature is true?
The electronic thermometers do not need lubrication.
Only mercury thermometers provide an accurate temperature.
The normal rectal temperature is 1 degree lower than an oral temperature.
Privacy is provided during the procedure.
What complication should be reported immediately to the nurse?
Incontinence
Difficulty breathing
Weak leg
Increased hunger
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
Who should the nursing assistant report to when the resident is threatening to leave the facility without physician permission?
Physician
Supervisor
Nurse
Dietician
The nursing assistant notices mail for a resident at the nurses station. The correct action of the nursing assistant is which of the following?
Discard the residents junk mail.
Open the mail for the resident.
Deliver the mail unopened to the residents room.
Give the mail to a family member.
Which of the following behaviors is considered a violation of the residents right to privacy?
The nurse telling the provider that the resident is not eating
A family member telling the nurse that it is the residents birthday
The CNA telling a visitor from church that the resident refuses to take his or her medications
The doctor telling the CNA caring for the resident that he or she may be experiencing pain when moved
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
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