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Question 1 of 30

1. Question
The nurse’s son called and asked her to bring home a package of bandages, so the nurse grabbed a package from the facility’s stockroom to take home. Which of the following options BEST identifies this action?
- a. Negligence
- b. False imprisonment
- c. Theft
- d. Aiding and abetting
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Question 2 of 30

2. Question
Which of the following personal qualities is a nursing assistant demonstrating when he or she accepts his or her own limitations?
- a. Caring
- b. Dependability
- c. Accountability
- d. Honesty
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Question 3 of 30

3. Question
Which of the following options is NOT considered verbal communication?
- a. Speaking clearly
- b. Asking open-ended questions
- c. Avoiding eye contact
- d. Clarifying what you heard
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Question 4 of 30

4. Question
When a facility decides to transfer or to discharge a patient, how much time MUST the facility provide to the resident or resident’s representative before they may do so?
- a. Within 7 days
- b. Within 14 days
- c. Within 30 days
- d. Within 60 days
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Question 5 of 30

5. Question
An elderly patient who has been diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease may be affected by all of the following EXCEPT:
- a. The ability to stand
- b. The ability to stoop
- c. The ability to walk
- d. The ability to learn new skills
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Question 6 of 30

6. Question
Which of the following options is the primary cause of death for individuals who are 85 years or older?
- a. Injuries related to falling
- b. Cancer
- c. Strokes
- d. Hypertension
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Question 7 of 30

7. Question
Which of the following options BEST describes MRSA?
- a. A viral skin condition that infects the patient’s nerve path
- b. A skin rash caused by an infestation of tiny mites
- c. A bacterial infection that causes the skin to blister and seep
- d. A life threatening skin disease that spreads through the blood stream
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Question 8 of 30

8. Question
Which of the following options identify the two general goals of skin care when bathing a patient?
- a. Maintain appearance and promote sleep
- b. Remove body sweat and reduce oiliness
- c. Promote comfort and remove pathogens
- d. Improve circulation and inspect skin
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Question 9 of 30

9. Question
You are assigned a comatose resident that is in need of oral care every four hours. Which of the following options identifies how you should provide this patient with oral care?
- a. Assist the patient by cleaning his or her dentures and swabbing the patient’s mouth and mucous membranes
- b. Be sure the patient’s head is turned to its side and use the proper equipment to swab the patient’s mouth and mucous membranes
- c. Gently open the patient’s mouth and brush his or her teeth
- d. Ask the patient’s permission prior to providing oral care with approved equipment
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Question 10 of 30

10. Question
All of the following are physical signs that a resident is in pain EXCEPT:
- a. Tachycardia
- b. Hypotension
- c. Tachypnea
- d. Dyspnea
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Question 11 of 30

11. Question
You are asked to take the patient’s radial pulse, where on the patient’s body would you perform this task?
- a. Neck
- b. Behind the ear
- c. Apex
- d. Wrist
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Question 12 of 30

12. Question
When you are recording your observations of a resident, it is important that you do NOT:
- a. Sign your name
- b. Scratch out mistakes
- c. Make corrections
- d. Use red ink
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Question 13 of 30

13. Question
If you are asked to place a patient in the Sim’s position, how will you place them?
- a. On his or her side with both arms positioned in front of the patient
- b. On his or her side with the patient’s undermost arm positioned at his or her back
- c. On his or her back with the arms at his or her sides
- d. Sitting up leaning over his or her overbed table
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Question 14 of 30

14. Question
The tympanic membrane temperature is one in which you:
- a. Take the patient’s temperature using his or her ear
- b. Take the patient’s temperature using his or her axilla
- c. Take the patient’s temperature using his or her anus
- d. Take the patient’s temperature using his or her mouth
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Question 15 of 30

15. Question
When taking the patient’s radial pulse the first time, you find that his pulse rate is 45 BPM. Which of the following actions should you take next?
- a. You should recount the patient’s pulse for 60 seconds
- b. You should immediately notify the patient’s nurse
- c. You should record his pulse rate on his chart
- d. You should take the patient’s blood pressure
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Question 16 of 30

16. Question
When measuring a patient’s blood pressure for the very first time, what process should you follow?
- a. Measure the blood pressure in both arms and use the second measurement as the patient’s baseline
- b. Measure the patient’s dominant arm and record the measurement on the facility form
- c. Ask the patient which arm he or she would prefer and use that arm for the initial measurement
- d. Measure the blood pressure in both arms and use the first measurement as the patient’s baseline
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Question 17 of 30

17. Question
When applying a condom catheter, what do you need to do?
- a. Leave as little of a space as possible between the catheter and the penis
- b. Leave a one-inch space between the catheter and the penis
- c. Encircle the penis with tape to secure the catheter
- d. Tape the catheter to the resident’s lower abdomen
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Question 18 of 30

18. Question
One of your patients is blind and it is your responsibility to assist with feeding her lunch. While feeding the patient you should do all of the following EXCEPT:
- a. Inform the patient what she will be eating
- b. Conserve energy by pacing the patient’s bites
- c. Provide liquids for the patient to sip
- d. Keep silent so the patient can enjoy her meal
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Question 19 of 30

19. Question
When it comes to communicating with patients who are hearing impaired, which of the following statements is TRUE?
- a. You should place yourself to the patient’s side
- b. You should speak slowly, in a high tone
- c. You should speak short, clear statements
- d. You should increase the background noise
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Question 20 of 30

20. Question
A patient who is dysphasic is one who has trouble:
- a. Breathing
- b. Thinking
- c. Walking
- d. Speaking
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Question 21 of 30

21. Question
Which of the following options is NOT considered nonverbal communication?
- a. Smiling at the patient’s joke
- b. Rolling your eyes at the patient’s inabilities
- c. Congratulating a patient on their success
- d. Giving a patient a hug
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Question 22 of 30

22. Question
In order for a nursing assistant to be considered a team player, what MUST they be willing to accept?
- a. Harassment
- b. Hazardous duties
- c. Constructive criticism
- d. Verbal abuse
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Question 23 of 30

23. Question
Which of the following options BEST defines hazardous waste?
- a. Waste matter that has been contaminated with blood
- b. Waste matter that has been contaminated with chemical agents
- c. All waste matter that has the potential to cause infection
- d. Only waste matter that is identified as hazardous material
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Question 24 of 30

24. Question
If a patient is in tears, his or her pain level is at a:
- a. 0
- b. 2
- c. 4
- d. 5
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Question 25 of 30

25. Question
Which of the following actions do NOT decrease with age?
- a. Need to sleep
- b. Need to void
- c. Need to eat
- d. Need to defecate
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Question 26 of 30

26. Question
Which of the following approaches should be taken with your patients?
- a. Criticism
- b. Discouraging
- c. Prevention
- d. Apathy
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Question 27 of 30

27. Question
Which of the following statements is TRUE in regards to providing perineal care to a female patient?
- a. Begin washing the genital area at the perineum
- b. Use a soap-free washcloth to wash the genital area
- c. Wash the genital area from back to front
- d. Rinse the genital area with a fresh washcloth
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Question 28 of 30

28. Question
When providing oral care to a resident, how should you position the patient?
- a. In the supine position
- b. In the Sim’s position
- c. In the orthopneic position
- d. In the Fowler’s position
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Question 29 of 30

29. Question
When providing denture care for your patients, you should do all of the following EXCEPT:
- a. Use cool or tepid water to clean and rinse the dentures
- b. Carry the patient’s dentures in your gloved hand to the sink for cleaning
- c. Line the sink with a paper towel to reduce the risk of breaking the dentures
- d. Store the dentures in a denture cup filled with clean water
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Question 30 of 30

30. Question
Which of the options below is NOT care that you would provide a patient who has dementia?
- a. Keep the patient’s room uncluttered
- b. Avoid disagreements with the patient
- c. Reassure suspicious patients
- d. Vary the patient’s routines
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