Question

50. When documenting on the medical record, it is not necessary to address the problems listed in the care plan. *

a.True

b. False

51. It is acceptable to make up your own abbreviations to simplify your charting. *

a.True

b. False

52. Patients do not want the caregiver to speak their language *

a.True

b. False

53. Dependability and accuracy are signs of maturity. *

a.True

b. False

54. Pain does not normally affect a patient’s mobility. *

a.True

b. False

55. Documentation on the medical record must be concise, accurate, clean, and legible. *

a.True

b. False

56. It is not necessary to report to the nurse if you are leaving the unit for just a few minutes. *

a.True

b. False

57. The nursing assistant uses her senses to make observations. *

a.True

b. False

58. Health maintenance organizations are a type of insurance. *

a.True

b. False

59. The nursing assistant should avoid shouting when speaking with a patient who is hearing impaired. *

a.True

b. False

60. The nursing assistant need not be familiar with patient rights documents. *

a.True

b. False

Indicate the answer choice that best completes the statement or answers the question.

61. ​An example of an invasive test is *

a. thermography.

b. magnetic resonance imaging.

c. sigmoidoscopy.

d. ultrasound.

62. In some cultures, the traditional spiritual healer, or medicine man, is the *

a. Kara.

b. ablution.

c. shaman.

d. talisman

Option 5

63. People whose families originated in Cuba, Puerto Rico, Mexico, and Latin and South American would best be identified as members of which ethnic group? *

a. Caucasian

b. AfricanAmerican

c. Middle Eastern

d. Hispanic

64. Which of the following is not one of the Five Rights of Delegation? *

a. Right time

b. Right task

c. Right person

d. Right supervision

65. Radiating pain *

a. is always chronic in nature.

b. is always acute in nature.

c. moves from the site of origin.

d. always decreases as healing takes place.

66. Early signs and symptoms of malignancies include *

a. sudden loss of bladder control.

b. indigestion or difficulty in swallowing.

c. development of a wart.

d. increased inflammation.

67. Forcing the patient to do something against her wishes is *

a. neglect.

b. coercion.

c. negligence.

d. libel.

68. Ethical standards are *

a. guides to legal behavior.

b. actions that constitute illegal behavior.

c. acts of wrongdoing.

d. guides to moral behavior.

69. What does the combining form aden/o mean? *

a. Abdomen

b. Gland

c. Joint

d. Artery

70. Examples of verbal communications are *

a. words and symbols.

b. gestures and movements.

c. written instructions and posture.

d. facial expressions.

71. Cells in the body are organized into *

a. cavities.

b. membranes.

c. tissues.

d. systems.

72. Signs and symptoms that may indicate abuse by a family member include *

a. the patient crying.

b. signs of neglect such as poor personal hygiene.

c. the patient being confused.

d. the patient stating that she was not abused.

73. When caring for patients from other cultures, remember that *

a. cultural customs influence how care is given.

b. the sex of the caregiver usually does not matter.

c. disrobing is unacceptable in all cultures.

d. most patients prefer to be dependent on caregivers.

74. A voluntary process in which a professional organization recognizes a facility for demonstrating its ability to meet certain quality standards and criteria is called *

a. licensure.

b. certification.

c. accreditation.

d. inspection.

75. The etiology of an illness is the *

a. expected outcome of the illness.

b. signs and symptoms of the disease.

c. cause of the illness.

d. progression of the disease.

76. The term “benign” describes a(n) *

a. cancerous condition.

b. noncancerous condition.

c. chronic disease.

d. acute illness.

77. A patient who is experiencing a stroke has which type of condition? *

a. Acute

b. Chronic

c. Orthopedic

d. Psychiatric

78. What is a dialect? *

a. The name of a basic language, such as English or Spanish

b. A blend of English and a person’s native language

c. Local terminology and usage within a language

d. Customs that influence behavior within a culture

79. When caring for patients from other cultures, the nursing assistant should *

a. assume that all patients should be treated the same.

b. never make exceptions because of culture or ethnicity.

c. recognize that cultural beliefs are easily changed during illness.

d. be willing to modify care in keeping with the patient’s culture.

80. A patient is laughing and talking with visitors. When you enter the room, she informs you that she is having severe pain. You will *

a. do nothing, as you suspect she is just trying to get attention.

b. ask the visitors to leave so the patient can rest.

c. promptly inform the nurse of the patient’s complaint.

d. ask the patient personal questions about the pain.

81. A three-month-old infant *

a. has Moro, rooting, and grasp reflexes.

b. understands simple commands.

c. is fearful of strangers.

d. is able to smile.

82. Use of physical restraints without proper authorization constitutes *

a. assault.

b. libel.

c. false imprisonment.

d. negligence.

83. If you suspect that a coworker is abusive to patients, you should *

a. report your suspicions to your supervisor.

b. say nothing unless you witness abusive action.

c. notify hospital security and administration.

d. speak with your coworkers in confidence.

84. Cost containment *

a. is not a priority for the health care worker.

b. involves saving money from your paycheck.

c. requires workers to use costly supplies.

d. involves avoiding waste and minimizing expenses.

85. In general, the noisiest time periods within a hospital occur *

a. first thing in the morning.

b. during shift changes.

c. at mealtimes.

d. at nighttime.

86. An important concern in health care is *

a. preserving life at all costs.

b. withholding expensive care from the elderly.

c. maintaining and enhancing quality of life.

d. humanizing care only for young patients.

87. The Patient Care Partnership booklet is *

a. given to patients only if requested.

b. provided to all patients upon hospital admission.

c. given to clients who are receiving care in the home.

d. not a legally binding document.

88. A patient shares with you that he often feels like a woman trapped inside a man’s body. The term to describe this patient’s experience is *

a. heterosexual.

b. homosexual.

c. transgender.

d. bisexual.

89. A cognitively impaired patient cries, is rigid, and holds her right arm still each time you assist her with repositioning. You suspect that she *

a. is having behavior problems.

b. is having pain.

c. does not want to be repositioned.

d. has emotional problems.

90. An effective means of showing you understand a communication is to *

a. use your body language.

b. write it down.

c. say, “I understand.”

d. use paraphrasing.

91. Your co-worker, who is running behind schedule, asks you to document information in a patient’s chart as a favor. How should you respond? *

a. Agree to document the information, although the patient is not in your care

b. Refuse to document information in your co-worker’s patient's chart

c. Check with your supervisor first before agreeing to help your co-worker

d. None of the above

92. A condition that impedes blood flow in the body is a/an *

a. inflammation.

b. autoimmune reaction.

c. obstruction.

d. metabolic imbalance.

93. The nursing assistant can develop cultural sensitivity by *

a. stereotyping others.

b. considering how culture influences his or her own life.

c. telling everyone about his or her religion.

d. avoiding touch and respecting personal space.

94. A nursing assistant delivers a meal tray to the bedside of a patient who cannot speak. He places the tray on the table and leaves the room. The patient is in bed, with the rails up, and cannot get to the tray. When the assistant returns, the patient is sleeping. The patient has not eaten. The assistant removes the tray and documents the appetite as “0.” The assistant’s actions constitute *

a. neglect.

b. battery.

c. coercion.

d. negligence.

95. The rights of health care consumers have a(n) ________ basis. *

a. ethical

b. personal

c. individual

d. philosophical

96. Body language is often a clue that reveals a person’s _________. *

a. skill level.

b. attitude.

c. name.

d. age.

97. A written notice that informs the facility of violations of OSHA rules is a *

a. citation.

b. survey.

c. certification.

d. review.

98. Which of the following statements about intimate relationships is correct? *

a. Couples usually remain celibate when they enter middle age.

b. Sexual intimacy is a necessary component of an intimate relationship.

c. A person continues to have sexual needs and feelings for intimacy as he or she ages.

d. All of the above

99. Examples of body defenses against disease are *

a. unbroken skin.

b. muscles and bones.

c. red blood cells.

d. cerebral fluid.

100. When a patient is ill, his or her fear of pain would best be described as a(n) *

a. unmet need.

b. loss of control.

c. chemical threat.

d. physical threat.

Answer 1

Answer to the above questions:

50. b) False

incomplete documentation in patient clinical records can cause your organisation legal and settlement fees ,cause you to lose your license,contribute to inaccurate statistical databases and result in poor patient care by other healthcare team members.

51. b) False

we have to use standard abbreviations only. Using our own abbreviations will cause confusion among other team members and will affect patient care

52 . b) False

patients feel comfortable when the caregiver speaks the same language as theirs and it will help them understand the instructions and information given by them

53) a) True

a good healthcare professional should be dependable and should do their duties precisely.

54. b) False

pain can restrict a persons mobility up to a certain extend. Sometimes movements of joint or body part which has pain can aggravate pain and thus limiting the mobility

55. a) True

An accurate written record is important not only backseats it forms an the integral part of the provision of care or nursing management of the patient but also it contributes to the circulation of information amongst the different teams

56. b) False

we have to inform the nurse if we are leaving the unit as we should be on call in case of emergency

57. a) true

nurse have to use all your senses when making observations , noting anything unsusual or extraordinary ,reporting observations to your team leader in an accurate timely manner.

58. a) true

HMO focus on overall patient wellness and preventive healthcare while keeping costs low for its members by only covering in network physicians and facilities

59. a) true

communication with hearing impaired patients : face the patient ,speak clearly ,slowly , distinctly without shouting or exaggerating mouth movements

60. b) false

nurse assistant should be familiar the patients bills of right

61) c) sigmoidoscopy

invasive test is a type of medical procedure that requires medical providers to use instruments that cut skin or that are inserted into a body opening

62. c) shaman

it refers to people who has spiritual power and have the power to heal

63. d) Hispanic

64. a) Right time

5 rights of delegation : right task , right circumstances, right person , right direction , right supervision

65. c) moves from the site of origin

radiation pain travels from one body part to other parts because of common nerve supply

66. b) indigestion or difficulty in swallowing

early symptoms of malignancy is sudden weight loss associated with indigestion

67. b) coercion

68. d) guides to moral behaviour

principles of healthcare ethics are autonomy , beneficence , non maleficence and justice

69. b) gland

70. a) words and symbols

71. c) tissues

a group of cells organised to do a particular function is called tissue

72. b) signs of neglect such as poor personal hygiene

73. a) cultural customs influence how care is given

74. c) accreditation

75. c) cause of the illness

76. b) non cancerous condition

77. b) chronic

stroke is a chronic disease with acute events

78. a) name of a basic language

79 a) assume that all patient should be treated the same

80. d) ask questions about the pain

81. a) has Moro ,rooting and grasp reflex

82. a) assault

83. a) report your suspicions to your supervisor

84. d) involves avoiding waste and minimising expenses

85. C) at mealtime

86 a) preserving life at all costs

87. b

88. c) transgender

89. B

90. C . say I understand

91. c)

92. C) obstruction

93. d)

94. a ) neglect

95. A) ethical

96. b ) attitude

97. a) citation

98. d) all of the above

99. a) unbroken skin

100. B ) loss of con