NF 5.02 Review

What is the primary role of effective communication in resident care?

• To entertain residents

• To develop interpersonal relationships

• To diagnose medical conditions

• To manage medication schedules

What should observations by healthcare professionals be based on?

• Personal opinions

• Random guesses

• Facts and senses

• Previous experiences

Which of the following is a subjective observation?

• Based on facts

• Based on feelings or opinions

• Based on medical records

• Based on laboratory results

What senses are used for observation and recording in healthcare?

• Sight and taste

• Hearing and touch

• Sight and hearing

• Smell and taste

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS1-8

Why is it important to listen to what the resident is saying?

• To pass time

• To ensure it makes sense

• To entertain the resident

• To avoid silence

What is critical thinking in the context of a nurse aide's role?

• Making quick decisions without facts

• Exercising careful judgment based on facts and observations

• Ignoring resident complaints

• Following orders without question

Tags

NGSS.HS-ETS1-3

What is required to provide safe, competent care to residents?

• Guesswork

• Real-life experiences and education

• Ignoring resident feedback

• Relying solely on textbooks

What is one of the key benefits of critical thinking for a nurse aide?

• It allows the nurse aide to memorize procedures.

• It helps the nurse aide identify situations that deviate from the norm.

• It ensures all activities are specifically directed.

• It provides a detailed textbook description of all situations.

What is a primary purpose of reporting in healthcare?

• To memorize resident activities.

• To ensure continuity of care during shift changes.

• To provide a textbook description of care.

• To allow nurse aides to administer care confidently.

What should be included in a change-of-shift report?

• Personal opinions about the resident.

• Verbal information about the resident from one shift to the next.

• A detailed textbook description of the resident's condition.

• A list of all possible medical conditions.