Nursing Fundamentals

Front

When a resident is suspected of having a heart attack, a NA should: Use emergency light and call for help, Give the resident some water, Put medications directly into the resident’s mouth, Wait and see if the episode subsides before doing anything

Back

Use emergency light and call for help

Front

What is the BEST way for a NA to identify a resident?

Back

check the identification bracelet

Front

In which position should a resident be placed for eating?

Back

Sitting as upright as possible

Front

Why does working with oxygen require special safety precautions?

Back

Oxygen is a dangerous fire hazard

Front

Which of the following statements is TRUE of body mechanics? Body mechanics help save energy and prevent injury, The narrower a person’s base of support, the more stable the person is, Proper alignment of the body means that the two sides of the body don’t line up, Twisting at the waist is the best way to maintain body alignment

Back

Body mechanics help save energy and prevent injury

Front

Which of the following is TRUE of resident falls? A fall does not need to be reported unless the resident complains of pain, If the resident can get up after the fall, the NA should not notify the nurse, An incident report will need to be completed for all falls, The resident can decide if the NA needs to report the fall

Back

An incident report will need to be completed for all falls

Front

In which of the following situations should an NA give abdominal thrusts to a resident? The resident is coughing, The resident cannot speak, breathe, or cough, The resident is breathing very rapidly, The resident tells the NA that she feels short of breath

Back

The resident cannot speak, breathe, or cough

Front

If a resident is in shock, a NA should: Elevate the legs unless the resident has a head or abdominal injury

Back

Elevate the legs unless the resident has a head or abdominal injury

Front

To control bleeding, a NA should: Hold a thick pad against the wound and press down hard

Back

Hold a thick pad against the wound and press down hard

Front

Which of the following should a NA do if he suspects poisoning? Options: The NA should offer an over-the-counter medicine to induce vomiting, The NA should look for a container that will help determine what the resident took or ate, The NA should feed the resident crackers or bread to soak up the poison, The NA should ask the resident if he is able to induce vomiting by sticking his finger down his throat

Back

The NA should look for a container that will help determine what the resident took or ate