MODULE 8- PATIENT CARE SKILLS EXAM QUESTIONS

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MODULE 8- PATIENT CARE SKILLS EXAM QUESTIONS

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-Guarantee passing score -52 Questions and Answers -format set of multiple-choice -Expert-Verified Explanation Question 1: When preparing to bathe a resident, the nurse assistant should provide

privacy curtains:

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Before beginning the bath Question 2: When performing hair care for a resident, the nurse assistant should:

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Style it according to the residents wishes Question 3: A Bed shampoo will require:

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Shampoo tray, plastic sheet or bag, pitcher and basin.Question 4: A nurse assistant is bathing a resident. Which of the following observations should be immediately reported to the nurse?

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A bleeding skin tear

Question 5: The bedpan shown below is a:

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Fracture pan Question 6: A resident asks a nurse assistant to cut his toenails because they are very thick and

hurt when he wears shoes. The nurse assistant should:

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Report his request to the nurse Question 7: When bathing a resident, a nurse assistant should observe:

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Skin condition Question 8: Which of the following might the nurse assistant do to keep a resident from being incontinent of urine?

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Offer the resident the toilet, bedpan, or urinal at regular intervals Question 9: When the resident takes his/her dentures out for the evening, the nurse assistant

should:

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Store them in a labeled container filled with cool water inside the bedside table drawer Question 10: When preparing to shave a resident, the nurse assistant should soften the

resident's facial hair by using:

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A warm towel Question 11: A partial bath would include bathing the following body areas:

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Face, hands, underarms, back buttocks and genital area Question 12: When caring for a resident with dry skin, the nurse assistant should use:

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Lotion

Question 13: To assist Mrs.B a resident, into a bathtub, the nurse assistant should:

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Have the resident hold on to the grab bar in the tub enclosure as she steps into the tub Question 14: The nurse assistant is putting a pair of pants on a resident who cannot sit up because of weakness. The nurse assistant should slip both feet into the legs of the pants and

then:

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Assist the resident to roll from side to side as the nurse assistant pulls the pants up to the waist Question 15: In assisting a resident with oral hygiene:

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Hold the emesis basin under the resident's chin when he/she needs to spit Question 16: When changing a colostomy bag, the nurse assistant should know:

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The colostomy bag needs to be changed when the bag is leaking Question 17: A complete bed bath would be given to a resident who:

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Is unconscious Question 18: When giving oral hygiene to an unconscious resident, it is important for the nurse

assistant to:

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Prevent the resident from aspirating (breathing in) any fluid Question 19: To clean under the fingernails of the resident, the nurse assistant should:

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Use an orange stick Question 20: A resident was admitted to the nursing unit several days after surgery. To prevent

problems, the Nurse Assistant should:

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Tell the resident to cough and deep breathe every two hours

Question 21: Which of the following foot care procedures is required for the resident who is paralyzed from the waist down?

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Wash and dry feet carefully and thoroughly, and check for any pressure signs Question 22: If the resident is unable to clean up properly after using a bedside commode, the

nurse assistant should:

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Provide the resident with privacy and clean him gently and thoroughly Question 23: A general rule for dressing a resident who is paralyzed or injured is:

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Dress the affected side first and undress it last.Question 24: When providing a Bed pan for a resident, the nurse assistant should always:

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Allow privacy while the resident is using the bedpan Question 25: The nurse assistant is caring for a confused resident who does not like to bathe.

The nurse assistant should NOT:

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Force the resident into the shower or tub Question 26: The purpose of shampooing the hair of residents is to:

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Maintain cleanliness and well being Question 27: A medicinal shampoo generally requires:

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That the shampoo is left in the hair for a period of time before rinsing it out Question 28: The nurse assistant is collecting supplies for colostomy care. Which of the following is NOT needed?

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Alcohol wipes