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
Correct Answer :
B. Negligence
Related Questions
Which radial pulse should you repeat?
88 beats per minute and regular
59 beats per minute and irregular
60 beats per minute and regular
96 beats per minute and regular
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
Which of the following is not a step in attaining a radial pulse?
Place the fat pads of your finger over the groove in the wrist.
Use a watch with a second hand or one with a digital readout for the procedure.
Lightly press against the radial bone.
To obtain the pulse rate, count the beat for 10 secs and then multiply by 6.
Which type of device would the physician order to help a resident with ambulation?
Orthodontic
Feeding
Transfer
Assistive
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.
Which of the following medical terms is used for describing a broken bone?
Fracture
Sprain
Strain
Laceration
The nursing assistant is walking a resident around the unit, and the resident starts to fall. The first action of the nursing assistant should be which of the following?
Leave the resident and quickly grab the nearest chair.
Get behind the resident and ease the patient to ground slowly.
Get to the nearest phone and call for assistance.
Grab the resident by the arms and lift him or her up.
What product is applied to a residents skin before shaving?
Shaving cream
Alcohol
Cold water
Lotion
What measurement is used when documenting a residents intake and output?
Ounces
Milligrams
Milliliters
Cups
In which location is the body temperature of a resident taken most often?
Oral
Rectal
Axillary
Tympanic
The CNA is responsible to do which of following when providing post-mortem care?
Remove all the tubes.
Remove the dentures.
Clean the body for viewing by the family members.
Remove dressings.
For an accurate blood pressure reading
The arm the blood pressure reading is being taken from should be at heart level.
The resident should sit comfortably with legs crossed.
The resident does not need to avoid talking while taking the CNA obtains his or her blood pressure.
The resident can drink while the CNA obtains his or her blood pressure.
When helping to lift a resident up in bed, which of the following positions demonstrates proper use of body mechanics?
Keep your back and knees straight, and lift using your thigh muscles.
Bend slightly at the waist, keep knees partially flexed, and lift with your legs muscles.
Bend slightly at the waist, keep knees partially flexed, and lift with your back muscles.
Use whatever position and muscles make you feel most comfortable.
What is the most important action the CNA can perform to prevent the spread of infections?
Wearing gloves
Adhering to precautions
Encouraging residents to bathe everyday
Hand washing
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 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 best defines quadriplegia?
Flaccid lower extremities
No movement in all four extremities
Inability to move the left side
No feeling in both feet
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.
What is the appropriate action of the nursing assistant when the resident asks for time alone with her husband?
Leave the room but keep the door open.
Provide privacy for the resident.
Tell the resident that it is best if the husband comes back at a later time.
Call the physician and clarify the residents physical condition.
Restorative nursing is best described as:
Focusing on doing things for the residents
Creating long-range goals with the resident
Preventing deterioration when possible
Assisting the resident in remembering his or her limitations
Which finding should be reported to the nurse immediately when the resident is using splints for ambulation?
Sweating
Refusing to use the splint
Difficulty in application
Pain with use
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
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 action by the CNA is acceptable when a resident has his or her room door open?
Knock before entering.
Walk in and ask the resident if he or she meant to leave it open.
Ask the nurse to tell the resident to close the door.
Wait till the patient exits the room before going in.
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
What statement suggests an understanding by the nursing assistant of cultural awareness?
All cultures are the same.
Once a person enters this country, he or she should learn the culture.
Care is planned to include a residents cultural needs.
Culture does not influence the care of residents.
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.
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
What is the illegal activity a nursing assistant can be charged with when they threaten to restrain a resident?
Assault
Battery
Slander
Negligence
What should the nursing assistant report immediately after the resident has received an enema?
Severe abdominal cramping
Expelled brown liquid
Increased amount of flatus
Large amount of formed feces