Activities of Daily Living

Question 1 of 20

Which of the following is the most appropriate time to use a soft toothette?

when a resident is complaining of a toothache.
when a resident is having a seizure.
when a resident has dentures.
when giving an unconscious resident mouth care.

Question 2 of 20

A resident is recovering from a stroke and has weakness on their left side. They call you to help them put on a sweater. Assistance should be given ____.

behind the resident.
in front of the resident.
on the residents left side.
on the residents right side.

Question 3 of 20

Which of the following would be an inappropriate action when providing nail care to a resident?

Use lots of lotion on the hands and feet and between fingers and toes to help prevent dryness.
Use extra caution if you trim the nails of diabetic residents.
Thoroughly dry the fingers and toes to prevent skin breakdown.
Soak the residents hands or feet in warm water before trimming to make the process easier.

Question 4 of 20

It is time to bathe an Alzheimers patient who has had visitors in the room for most of the shift. Which of the following is the most appropriate action for the nursing assistant to take?

Ask the charge nurse to speak with the visitors.
Ask the visitors to step out until the bath is complete.
Ask the patient when you should come back.
Perform the bath as your first task the next day.

Question 5 of 20

A resident on the DASH diet reduces his food intake and shows little interest in eating. What is the best way for a nursing assistant to handle the situation?

Call the staff nutritionist.
Discuss the problem with the resident and try to persuade him to eat more.
Check the residents prescribed dietary supplements and provide them to the resident.
Talk with the family to see if they can coordinate bringing the residents favorite foods from outside the facility.

Question 6 of 20

A resident is often late to physical therapy because she is very slow at feeding herself during breakfast. What is the best action for the nursing assistant to take?

Bring the resident to breakfast earlier.
Encourage her to eat faster by taking her plate away when its time for her physical therapy.
Withhold breakfast until after physical therapy.
Begin feeding the resident breakfast.

Question 7 of 20

Which of these is an incorrect procedure for shaving a resident?

Use a towel around the residents chest when shaving his face.
Shave upward on the neck.
When shaving the face, start from the chin and shave upwards towards the sideburns.
Before shaving a resident check on their records and with the nurse to be sure they do not have a bleeding problem.

Question 8 of 20

Which of these is not a common mealtime and eating challenge that residents often face?

chewing or swallowing problems.
loss of ability to manipulate eating utensils.
being reminded when it is time to eat.
decreased recognition of hunger or thirst.

Question 9 of 20

Which of these is an important fact that is easily overlooked or forgotten by caregivers and facilities in reference to resident bathing needs?

The resident should be rinsed and dried thoroughly.
Beliefs about bathing frequency differs among cultures.
The caregiver needs to use proper body mechanics to avoid injury when bathing a resident.
The water needs to be at a safe temperature for bathing.

Question 10 of 20

Which of these may depend on facility rules when performing nail care on a resident?

Nails are easier to trim if the feet or hands soak for 10 minutes before starting.
When providing nail care, report blue or pale nail beds to the nurse.
Nail care is best provided if the resident can sit in a chair, although it can be done with the resident in bed.
The policy on cutting toenails.

Question 11 of 20

Which of these statements is false for the care of a resident’s dentures?

Dentures break easily and are expensive to replace.
Denture care is left to the resident so a care facility cannot be charged with negligence if something goes wrong.
Dentures are very slippery when wet.
Dentures should be stored in cool water.

Question 12 of 20

All of these are proper precautions for residents who are unable to move by themselves, except:

The resident should be left clean and dry from incontinence.
The resident should be routinely checked for pressure sores.
The resident should be turned every 2 hours.
The resident should be turned on once every nursing assistant shift.

Question 13 of 20

A Hoyer Lift is primarily used for ____.

Helping to move a resident on to a stretcher.
Helping to move a resident to a chair.
Helping to move a resident into a bathtub.
Helping to move a resident into a vehicle.

Question 14 of 20

Morning care (sometimes referred to AM care) before the resident eats breakfast is important for which of these reasons?

It provides a pleasant appearance.
It adds to a residents sense of well-being.
All of these are correct.
It helps to decrease harmful bacteria.

Question 15 of 20

Key considerations for bathing residents include safety, privacy, and which of these?

Quiet surroundings.
Providing security.
Swiftness in procedure.
Dim lighting.

Question 16 of 20

Bad breath, tooth decay, and skin breakdown in the mouth are all symptoms of ____.

Dry mucous membrane in the mouth.
Overly moist mouth.
Dehydration
Inadequate amounts of toothpaste used when brushing the teeth.

Question 17 of 20

An important, but frequently forgotten, consideration when providing hair care to residents is _____.

Race and culture.
Age
Length of stay.
Environmental conditions.

Question 18 of 20

A small, watery leakage of stool could indicate which of these conditions?

A GI infection.
A medication reaction.
A fecal impaction.
Pelvic muscle weakness.

Question 19 of 20

Behaviors that may signal pain in the elderly may include all of these except _____.

Not participating in social activities.
Insomnia
Not eating or drinking.
Excessive talking.

Question 20 of 20

Which of these is not a way to assist a resident to rest more comfortably and effectively?

Remove all positioning devices so they don't interfere with sleep.
Create a quiet environment.
Pacing their ADLs, recreational activities, and visiting times to allow for proper rest.
Offer diversion activities such as reading, listening to music, and meditation.

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