National Locums - Contact Nurse Quiz - Are you right to work with National Locums as a Nurse? £250.00 upon registration if you score over 90%!
- 1. Which body system controls and coordinates all body activities?
- A.
Endocrine
- B.
Musculoskeletal
- C.
Nervous
- D.
Reproductive
- A.
- 2. Mrs. Anderson is experiencing pain in her muscles and joints. Which of her body systems if affected?
- A.
Cardiovascular
- B.
Musculoskeletal
- C.
Endocrine
- D.
Respiratory
- A.
- 3. Which of the following is an abservation to report regarding vital signs?
- A.
Dilated pupils
- B.
Gassiness
- C.
Irregular pulse rhythm
- D.
No appetite
- A.
- 4. Constant, comes and goes, sharp, dull, and aching are all possible descriptions of:
- A.
Chills
- B.
Halitosis
- C.
Nausea
- D.
Pain
- A.
- 5. Which of the following is aguideline for reporting observations in status change?
- A.
Diagnose the resident's condition
- B.
Don't make judgments; be objective
- C.
Ignore symptoms that the resident mentions
- D.
Report your personal feelings during incidents
- A.
- 6. Which of the following is the correct way for me to sign my name?
- A.
T. Orick
- B.
T. Orick, CNA
- C.
Tiffany Orick
- D.
Tiffany Orick, CNA
- A.
- 7. You have made an error in charting on a resident's chart. Which one of the following examples below is the procedure for correcting it?
- A.
Draw one line through it, write the word "error," and sign your name
- B.
Draw one line through it, write the words "mistaken entry," and initial
- C.
Erase the error, write the words "mistaken entry," and sign your name
- D.
Mark several lines through it, write the word "error," and initial
- A.
- 8. Which of the following is correct about a mercury manometer?
- A.
The dial is marked off from 10 to 400
- B.
The dial has measurements for each five points
- C.
The small lines between the lines represent two-point intervals
- D.
View the dial with your eye above the top of the mercury column
- A.
- 9. Which of the following is correct about the use of a stehoscope in taking blood pressure?
- A.
Place your thumb on the diaphragm for support
- B.
Use your fingers to hold the diaphragm in place
- C.
Position for use with the earpieces facing backward
- D.
Place the bell side of the diaphragm on teh brachial pulse
- A.
- 10. Which of the following statements is correct about measuring blood pressure?
- A.
Don't take a BP on an arm with an IV
- B.
A noisy room is not a problem when taking a BP
- C.
The diastolic readisng is the first sound you hear
- D.
The arm should be above teh heart for an accurate reading
- A.
- 11. Care plan is described as a:
- A.
Plan of action for a few resident with special problems
- B.
Form of vebal communication
- C.
Plan of action developed only by the resident and family
- D.
Plan of action for all residents to fulfill their basic needs
- A.
- 12. The care plan is developed by:
- A.
Considering teh schedule of teh physician and other specialized medical staff
- B.
Setting short- and long-term goals and means of achieving them
- C.
Having the nurse assistant assess the resident's needs
- D.
Creating a weekly schedule of activities for the resident
- A.
- 13. One goal of the care plan is to:
- A.
Allow the resident's family to make all decisions concerning care given
- B.
Assist the resident in fulfilling basic human needs and ADLs
- C.
Tell the physician and medical staff what the resident's needs are
- D.
Provide a plan that only the nurse assistant will know what has to be done for the resident
- A.
- 14. Which of the following is a correct technique for answering the telephone?
- A.
Tell the caller the charge nurse is busy and to call back later
- B.
Identify yourself and the facility
- C.
Tell the caller you are too busy to take a message
- D.
Identify the facility but do not give your name
- A.
- 15. Which of the following is an age-related change affecting the sensory system?
- A.
Less hormone and adrenal production
- B.
Decreased number of olfactory bulbs
- C.
Stiffening of muscles and joints
- D.
Loss of teeth and weakened gums
- A.
- 16. An example of a loss that the resident may have experienced is:
- A.
A lifetime of experience
- B.
Spouse, friends, or pet
- C.
Spiritual values and concerns
- D.
Right to vote
- A.
- 17. The nurse assistant can help meet the resident's spiritual needs by:
- A.
Providing time for pleasant meals
- B.
Sharing the same spiritual beliefs
- C.
Talking with and listening to the resident
- D.
Enabling the confused resident to communicate
- A.
- 18. The definition of "confusion" is:
- A.
Overreacting to circumstances
- B.
Sensory perceptions that seem real
- C.
Behavior problem that is worse in the evening
- D.
Disoreintation to time, place, and/or person
- A.
- 19. Which of the following is a correct nursing approach for the resident who is confused?
- A.
If you treat the resident like a child, he/she will be happier
- B.
It is important to create a calm, orderly routing for the resident who is confused
- C.
Keep resident's glasses or hearing aid because he/she might lose them
- D.
Never talk about the past with a resident who is confused
- A.
- 20. Which of the following changes is a normal part of the aging nervous system?
- A.
Mild slowing of movement
- B.
Severe confusion
- C.
Continuous forgetfulness
- D.
Mild personality change
- A.
- 21. A sudden damage to the brain due to either hemorrhage or blockage of an artery is called:
- A.
Multiple sclerosis
- B.
Agnosia
- C.
A catastrophic reaction
- D.
A cerebrovascular accident
- A.
- 22. The NA is responsible for:
- A.
Checking the activity calendar daily
- B.
Assessing how well the resident performs activities
- C.
Developing new activities for the resident
- D.
Contacting the family if the resident is unwilling to participate
- A.
- 23. The NA can participate in the activity program by:
- A.
Assessing how well the resident performs the activity
- B.
Selecting activities that the NA enjoys
- C.
Devising new ways to conduct the activity
- D.
Playing checkers with the resident
- A.
- 24. Which area of an individual's life is affected by his/her culture?
- A.
Life expectancy
- B.
Physical appearance
- C.
Personal values
- D.
Genetic coding
- A.
- 25. Culture is NOT
- A.
Genetically determined
- B.
Continuous and ongoing
- C.
Passed on from generation to generation
- D.
Socially learned
- A.
- 26. A NA can become familiar with a resident's customs or cultural beliefs by:
- A.
Reading books on cultural diversity
- B.
Asking the resident where he/she is from
- C.
Revieing the information in the care plan
- D.
Talking to coworkers who have a similar background
- A.
- 27. When giving postmortem care, the CNA should
- A.
Perform this procedue alone to ensure respect for resident
- B.
Elevate the HOB slightly to prevent discoloration of the face
- C.
Arrange for legal and financial counseling
- D.
Be sure dentures stay in the body
- A.
- 28. The goal of hospice care is to:
- A.
Encourage aggressive treatment in attempt to cure the patient
- B.
Provide comfort to terminally ill patients and their families
- C.
Assist the patient when making out his/her will
- D.
Ensure that all patients are in the hospital when they are dying
- A.
- 29. What is a method of entry for microorganisms
- A.
Secretions from the reproductive tract
- B.
Breaks in the skin or mucus membrane
- C.
In the resident's bloodstream
- D.
Through drainage from wounds
- A.
- 30. Which of the following is considered a BOdy Substance Precaution
- A.
Wear gloves when there is contact with body fluids
- B.
Store lab specimens in a refrigerator containing food and drink
- C.
Use label from the Centers from Diesease Control and Prevention to identify infections
- D.
Recap disposable razors and store in clean location
- A.
- 31. For the resident in contact precautions, the NA would use:
- A.
Mask only
- B.
Gown and gloves
- C.
Mask and gloves
- D.
Gown, gloves, and mask
- A.
- 32. The water temperature for the tub bath should be:
- A.
98*
- B.
100*
- C.
105*
- D.
110*
- A.
- 33. The resident in a shower chair should be placed:
- A.
Facing the door of the shower stall
- B.
As close as possible to the shower nozzle
- C.
Facing the inside of the shower stall
- D.
About 2 feet from the shower nozzle
- A.
- 34. Observations to make during a tub bath or shower bath include
- A.
Redness and rashes
- B.
Halitosis and plaque
- C.
Dysphagia and nausea
- D.
Confusion and unsteady gait
- A.
- 35. Which of the following statements is correct regarding a tub bath or shower bath
- A.
The resident should remain in the tub for 20-25 min
- B.
Lock the bathroom door to ensure privacy for the resident
- C.
Leave the resident alone during the bath so he/she has privacy
- D.
Oil added to a bathtub makes the tub slippery and is a hazard
- A.
- 36. When feeding a resident, the NA prevents a resident from choking by:
- A.
Cutting food in large pieces that are convenient
- B.
Providing food quickly to avoid cooling and gagging
- C.
Ensuring that the resident's dentures are in his/her mouth
- D.
Establishing a time limit for chewing and swallowing the food
- A.
- 37. If a choking resident can speak, cough, or breathe, do not intervene because starting the procedure may cause the resident to:
- A.
Breathe in harder and force the object further down the respiratory tract
- B.
"pop" the object out of his/her respiratory tract
- C.
Exhale too deeply, causing further choking
- D.
Vomit and force the object further down the respiratory tract
- A.
- 38. Which of the following are signs of normal respirations
- A.
Effortless and irregular
- B.
Effortless and regular
- C.
Quiet and forceful
- D.
Quiet and uneven
- A.
- 39. Which of the following is a correct location to take a temperature
- A.
Under the knee
- B.
Behind the ear
- C.
In the mouth
- D.
In the nose
- A.
- 40. When a resident is receiving an intravenous feeding, the NA should observe and report the resident's complaint of:
- A.
Fatigue
- B.
Pain at the site
- C.
Shortness of breath
- D.
Thirst
- A.
- 41. When should peri care be given to the CONTINENT resident
- A.
Daily with morning care
- B.
After each voiding or stool
- C.
At least once a shift
- D.
Twice a day
- A.
- 42. Which of the following statements is correct regarding peri care
- A.
Gloves are optional during peri care
- B.
Wash the peri area with soap and cold water
- C.
Wash from front to back when providing peri care
- D.
The resident lies on his/her stomach during peri care
- A.
- 43. Complete dress for the resident for the resident includes
- A.
Purse and umbrella
- B.
Shoes and stockings
- C.
Tie and suspenders
- D.
Wrist watch and jewelry
- A.
- 44. Which of the following statements is correct regarding a bed bath?
- A.
Water applied to the skin during a bath can make a resident feel llike he/she has to urinate
- B.
A washcloth mitten is used as a restraint for the resident's hand during a bed bath
- C.
Water used for a bed should be a cooler temperature than water used for a tub bath
- D.
Wash the extremity closest to you first to avoid bending and dripping water on the resident
- A.
- 45. Soiled linens should be placed
- A.
On the floor
- B.
In the linen container
- C.
On the bedside table
- D.
On the chair
- A.
- 46. When making a bed, make the:
- A.
Far side of the bottom sheet first
- B.
Near side of the entire bed first
- C.
Far side of the entire bed first
- D.
Entire bottom first
- A.
- 47. When placing a case on the pillow you should:
- A.
Hold the pillow under your chin and insert pillow from bottom
- B.
Lay the pillow on a chair and pull the case over the pillow
- C.
Pull the case over while grasping the pillow with the other hand
- D.
Lay the pillow on the bedside stand and pull the case over the pillow
- A.
- 48. Which of the following are complications that can develop due to immobility
- A.
Contractures, blood clots, pressure sores, or constipation
- B.
Contractures, diarrhea, pressure sores, or constipation
- C.
Perssure sores, blood clots, diaphoresis, or constipation
- D.
Halitosis, blood clots, pressure sores, or constipation
- A.
- 49. Which of the following promotes the goals of restorative care
- A.
Emphasizing the resident's disabilities, not abilities
- B.
Praising the resident when he/she has accomplished a task
- C.
Brushing the resident's teeth to get the activity done quickly
- D.
Encouraging the resident to depend on the staff for all personal needs
- A.
- 50. Which of the following is correct regarding positioning of the resident in bed?
- A.
The trunk of the body should be bent; change position at least every 2 hours
- B.
The trunk of the body should be straight; change position at least every 2 hours
- C.
The trunk of the body should be bent; change position at least every 4 hours
- D.
The trunk of the body should be straight; change position at least every 4 hours
- A.
- 51. A key point of good body mechanics is to stand with feet:
- A.
Apart (about 18 inches) with one foot at a right angle
- B.
Apart (18 inches) with one foot slightly ahead of the other
- C.
Close together (3 inches) with one foot at a right angle
- D.
Close together (3 inches) with one foot slightly ahead of the other
- A.
- 52. When lifting an object or picking something up off the floor, strain to your spine is reduced if you:
- A.
Keep legs straight
- B.
Flex your feet
- C.
Squat down
- D.
Bend over
- A.
- 53. Which of the following best describes proper body alignment
- A.
Back is kept 2 inches from back of chair
- B.
Hips and buttocks are against the back of chair
- C.
Feet are freely dangling on the floor
- D.
Knees are pressed against the edge of the chair
- A.
- 54. The resident uses a cane on
- A.
Either side
- B.
Weaker side
- C.
Both sides
- D.
Stronger side
- A.
- 55. The NA's responsibility in ambulating a resident is to
- A.
Ambulate behind the resident
- B.
Stand on the resident's stronger side
- C.
Observe for signs of fatigue
- D.
Guide the resident towrad activity area
- A.
- 56. When giving range of motion exercises, the NA should support the joint:
- A.
At the joint with a firm grip
- B.
Below the joint
- C.
Above and below the joint
- D.
Above the joint only
- A.
- 57. A NA's responsibility in transferring a resident is to:
- A.
Assess why the resident is transferring
- B.
Assist the resident with packing
- C.
Prevent the resident from staying in same room too long
- D.
Discuss transfer with the doctor
- A.
- 58. In discharging a resident to a hospital, the NA is responsible for:
- A.
Notifying the doctor and social services
- B.
Introducing resident to new nurses
- C.
Transporting resident to hospital
- D.
Packing all necessary items
- A.
- 59. When should the NA report a resident's weight gain or loss?
- A.
Whenever the resient requests it
- B.
Before breakfast each day
- C.
Once per shift
- D.
If there's any change
- A.
- 60. To ensure safety while giving a resident oxygen, the NA should
- A.
Refill oxygen cylinder
- B.
Check tubing for kinks and disconnections
- C.
Make sure water level is not bubbling
- D.
Change the flowmeter to what you think is the right amount of oxygen
- A.
- 61. To provide comfort to a resident on oxygen therapy, the NA should
- A.
Ensure that elastic headband is very tight
- B.
Be sure face mask is loose
- C.
Keep skin under cannula clean and dry
- D.
Wipe face mask dry once a week
- A.