Question 1

Why should a nursing assistant wear his or her uniform only while at work?

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To avoid spreading germs

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To prevent it from tearing

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To keep it clean for the next day

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To maintain personal safety

Question 2

A(n) __________ diagnoses and treats patients with disorders of the heart and blood vessels.

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Cardiologist

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Endocrinologist

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hospitalist

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Anesthesiologist

Question 3

The nursing assistant assists:

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licensed nurses with making assessments.

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ancillary departments in their responsibilities.

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patients in solving personal and financial problems.

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physicians in making medical diagnoses.

Question 4

The nursing assistant is supervised by:

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licensed nursing personnel.

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physicians and assistants.

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ancillary personnel.

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administrative personnel.

Question 5

Upon completion of the nursing assistant class, you will:

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continue to learn new things.

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be qualified to perform advanced medical procedures.

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have learned all that you need to know.

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be qualified to administer medications.

Question 6

What is handoff communication?

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Communicating directly with the next person who will be caring for a patient

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Communicating the care needs about all of the patients seen during a shift

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All of the above

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Delegating a specific task to another nursing assistant

Question 7

As a nursing assistant, your personal hygiene, grooming, and dress:

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should reflect pride in yourself and your work.

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must be fashionable and stylish.

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should reflect your personal taste in clothes and jewelry.

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is not important if the care you provide is good.

Question 8

A nursing assistant can risk harming interpersonal relationships with fellow staff members by doing which of these?

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Gossiping about others

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Accepting help when needed

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Listening to instructions

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Finishing assignments

Question 9

Nursing assistants do all of these except:

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take orders from the doctor.

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provide personal care to patients.

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assist with a care plan.

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provide emotional support to patients.

Question 10

The term team nursing refers to an assignment where a nurse:

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team leader determines the nursing needs of all patients assigned to the team.

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is responsible for an assigned patient throughout the patient's hospitalization.

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acts as the case manager.

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cares for a patient in the home.

Question 11

The nursing assistant can be an effective member of the interdisciplinary team by:

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appreciating each person's contribution to the team.

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helping patients with personal problems and concerns.

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taking assignments directly from the physician.

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avoiding the chain of command whenever possible.

Question 12

"Working smarter" means:

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mastering good organization and time management skills.

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skipping breaks to get more work done.

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taking shortcuts to save time.

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focusing on completing individual tasks.

Question 13

A charge nurse is responsible for all patients in which type of system of care?

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Functional nursing

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Partners in practice

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Team nursing

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Primary nursing

Question 14

Nursing care is planned and directed by:

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registered nurses.

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physicians.

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supervisory personnel.

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licensed practical (vocational) nurses.

Question 15

The essence of nursing care is:

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caring.

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understanding.

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curing.

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learning.

Question 16

Partners in practice is a method of care in which:

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a registered nurse is paired with a nursing assistant to provide patient care.

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team members receive assignments from and give reports to a team leader.

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task-oriented services are provided to patients by many individuals.

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the convenience of each department is a primary consideration.

Question 17

Part of a nursing assistant's uniform includes a:

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watch with a second hand.

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pair of sunglasses.

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medical identification bracelet.

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head covering.

Question 18

Change is:

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a constant of healthcare.

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a physical activity for patient care.

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not part of healthcare

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only the role of the registered nurse.

Question 19

In the progressive patient care system, a patient will:

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move from one unit to the next as his or her health needs change.

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develop an understanding that death is a natural part of life.

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receive care from one nurse throughout his or her entire hospitalization.

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work with a case manager who coordinates his or her care.

Question 20

When delivering care:

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perform procedures that are safely within your scope of practice.

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assist only the patients listed on your assignment.

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complete only those procedures that you are instructed to do.

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always do everything that the patient requests.

Question 21

Which is not one of the five rights of delegation?

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Right time

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Right person

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Right supervision

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Right task

Question 22

The OBRA regulations:

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provide recognition to nursing assistants through registration.

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regulate hospital structure and function.

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define the scope of RN practice in acute care facilities.

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determine the members of the interdisciplinary team.

Question 23

Which statement is correct?

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Rules set standards of conduct.

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Laws are more specific than rules.

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Rules are also known as statutes.

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Laws can be updated whenever necessary.

Question 24

A nursing assistant may use an employee assistance program (EAP) for help with:

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stress management.

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career advancement.

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continuing education.

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preventive health care.

Question 25

The registered nurse is responsible for:

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teaching patients and families about health practices.

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all personal care for the patient.

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keeping the hospital clean.

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organizing physician schedules.

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