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

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

A nursing assistant is instructed to take the oral temperature of a patient who just had a cold drink. The patient’s temperature should be taken ____.

A nursing assistant is caring for a patient with MRSA and is wearing a gown and gloves whenever she provides the patient care. When she needs to go care for another patient, she should dispose of her gown and gloves:

Another term for decubitus ulcer is ____.

As dementia progresses, incontinence can become an issue. How can the nurse aide assist?

When caring for a confused resident what should a nursing assistant do?

It is appropriate for the nursing assistant to share personal client information with ____.

The family members of a resident ask you to check what the resident’s record says about resuscitation wishes in the event the resident was to expire. Upon looking at the records, you see that the resident has given permission to share all medical information with these family members. You also see the initials DNR in the resident’s advance directive. You tell the family ____.

Which of these does not show caring behavior?

The nurse asks you to ambulate a patient BID during your shift. This means you will ambulate the patient ____ times.

Sometimes the best response for a nursing assistant is to assure the resident you are listening. Which of these behaviors is the best way to exhibit good listening skills?

There are certain steps to follow from start to finish when beginning a procedure on a patient. As a nursing assistant, it is extremely important to start with which of these tasks?

When you are documenting in a medical record, which of these is not part of the process?

When a patient is dying, the last of the five senses the patient loses is ____?

Elizabeth Kübler-Ross describes the stages of grief a person goes through when they lose someone close to them. She believes the first stage of the grieving process is ____.

As a nursing assistant, you may encounter residents who are anxious or feeling unsettled about either their circumstances or surroundings. The best response in dealing with this anxiety is to ____.

While emptying the trash in a client’s room, you get stuck by a needle that should have been placed in the sharps container. What is the first thing to do?

Blood-borne infections include

To prevent the spread of infection, how should the nurse aide handle the soiled linens removed from a client’s bed?

Which of these examples would not be considered neglect?

The charge nurse has administered a prescribed medication to the wrong patient. This is an example of ____.

When performing care activities, gloves should be worn ____.

The best source of Vitamin D is found in which of these foods?

Part of your role as a nursing assistant is to be delegated tasks throughout your shift. In which of these examples would refusal to do a task be acceptable?

You have been assigned to administer a S.S.E. to Mr. Taylor. It has been several months since you have performed this procedure. To refresh your memory, you should refer to the

You’ve been asked to increase a residents muscle strength and joint mobility with “passive range of motion” exercises. The best example of this type of treatment would be ____.

Using proper body mechanics is essential to avoiding injuries. The muscles most prone to injury are those in the ____.

The best way to encourage a residents independence is to ____.

When a resident has a rehabilitation plan of care, your role may be to ____.