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1. A diabetic resident needs to keep blood flowing to his feet. What should you tell the resident to do? a. Keep the legs and feet clean, warm and exercise them. b. He can walk bare feet whenever he feels the needs. c. Wear heavy shoes. d. hjNo needs to take any precautions.
2. A resident is forgetful and keeps asking the same question over and over. What should you tell the resident to do? a. Tell him I’ve already answer that same question. b. Ignore him. c. Repeat the answer as many times as needed. d. Just leave the room and proceed with another resident.
3. A nurse is helping Mr. Washington walking in the hall and he starts complaining of dizziness. What should you tell the resident to do? a. Help the resident to get back to his room. b. Run and call for help. c. Stay with him and call for help. d. Continuing walking him because it is part of this care plan.
4. A resident has a cast on the lower leg. What observation should the nurse report immediately? a. The cast is dry and has no order b. The cast is neat c. The resident doesn’t like the color of the cast. d. The resident’s toes are hot to the touch and he is telling you they are numb.
5. What is the best reason for giving a resident frequent perineal care? a. To increase comfort. b. Because the resident ask you to do so. c. To prevent skin breakdown d. Because the family member ask you to do so.
6. A resident with a heart failure he’s taking daily medication. Which pulse rate you should report to the nurse in charge? a. 40 b. 80 c. 100 d. 90

7. A resident is incontinent of urine, and you observe redness irritation of the resident’s buttocks. What should you do? a. Wash and dry the resident’s buttocks and report it to the nurse in charge. b. Ignore it, because it’s not part of your job. c. Apply cornstarch to the resident’s buttocks and report it to the nurse in charge. d. Wash and dry it no needs to report it.
8. While transferring a confused resident to his wheelchair he starts to scream and hit you. What should you do? a. Automatically put the resident on restraint b. Push the call light and run for help. c. Hold the resident’s arms and put him back in the wheel chair. d. Push the call light and wait for help.
9. You realize that the color of the resident’s urine you are taking care of is very tick and dark yellow. What is the most explanation for this? a. He is not drinking enough water. b. It will go away any time soon c. Because he is eating yellow vegetables. d. It’s normal.
10. While helping a resident getting dress, the resident decides to wear unmatched pants and shirt. What should you do? a. Insist that he wears the one you have chosen for him. b. Tell him to choose others that match. c. Let him wear the unmatched clothes d. It’s not your concern you have other duties to take care of.
11. When transferring a resident to a wheelchair. What should you do to prevent any accident? a. Transfer the resident in stocking feet. b. Tell the resident to stand up and sit down by himself on the wheelchair. c. Lock both wheels of the wheelchair. d. Put him on restraint.

12. A resident is receiving oxygen and you are to take his temperature. What should you do? a. Take his RT, but turn off the oxygen. b. Take his OT, but turn off the oxygen. c. Just guess the temperature by touching the resident body. d. Take his OT, keep the oxygen on.
13. You were asking to walk a resident but he’s telling you he can do it by himself he doesn’t need your help. What should you do? a. Let him walk by himself. b. Tell him “That’s what he think” c. Tell him you will stay by him in case. d. Put him on restraint to force to obey.
14. When you are giving a resident a bath. What should you wash last? a. Face b. Underarms c. Rectum d. Feet
15. How often should you change the resident’s position on a restraint? a. 4 hours b. 2 hours c. 10 minutes d. 24 hours
16. You heard the charge nurse screaming at a resident. Immediately you enter the room to protect your resident. What should you do next? a. Report it the resident’s family member b. Argue with your nurse in charge c. Report it to your nurse in charge supervisor. d. Report it to the administrator.
17. A resident wants to leave the nursing room, but the family members ask you to keep him against his will. What should you do? a. Put the resident on restraint b. Tied the resident on his bed c. Refer the family members to the nurse in charge or the administrator d. Tell the family members it’s not your job.

18. A resident is place on a self care/grooming program. What is the main purpose of this program? a. To help the resident to become more dependent. b. To help the resident to become more independent. c. To socialize the resident. d. To give him some activities to do.
19. You are giving a resident a bed bath. Which of these should you do? a. Keep both side rails up during the whole bath. b. Cover the resident’s body during the bath. c. Close the door, but let the curtain open. d. Close the door, curtain, windows but let the family members in the room.
20. You find a resident having a seizure when eating in the dining room. What should you do? a. Pat the resident’s back to keep from choking. b. Run and call for help right away, this is an emergency. c. Call 911 d. Put the resident on the floor and turn on side.
21. A resident confess to you he is sad and unhappy. Which of the following should you say? a. It’s not my job to discuss it. b. Ignore him c. Being there seems to make you sad, what’s wrong? d. Tell him to wait to discuss with his family members.
22. A resident is on wrist restraints, you see swelling on both hands, and he is telling you to take these things off, what should you do? a. Tell the resident to stop shouting. b. It’s not your job, ignore it. c. Ask the nurse in charge to take a look at the resident’s wrist as soon as possible. d. Tied the resident’s wrist even harder.
23. You are helping an alert resident to undress. What should you do? a. Do undress and dress quickly. b. Tell him to ask a family member to do it. c. Encourage him to be as independent as possible. d. You should do it without giving her any option.

24. When caring for a mentally resident. What should you do? a. Give him specifics tasks to accomplish. b. Do not change the resident’s space. c. Always put him on restraint to prevent wandering. d. No need to explain the care plan to the resident
25. A resident with poor memory, one day decide to talk with you about his weeding happening a long time ago. Which of these statements is most likely true? a. He is making up history because of his poor memory condition? b. Ignore him. c. Ask any family member for the accuracy of the information. d. He may have good recall of things that happened long ago.
26. You observe an area of red irritation on a resident’s buttocks that has a BM incontinent. What should you do? a. Ask him to clean himself. b. Report it to a family member c. Report it the nurse in charge d. Ignore it
27. You find a resident smoking in the privacy of his room. What should you do? a. Blame him for this behavior. b. Gently remove him to the smoking area. c. Tell him to put the cigarette away. d. Ask him to give one so you can smoke together.
28. You are feeding a resident. When should you offer fluids? a. At the end of the meal time. b. At the beginning of the time. c. After every couple bites. d. It’s not important.
29. A resident has been told she’s going to die. So she has to help her making of things that she wants to do before dying, what should you do? a. Help her to make the list. b. It’s not your concern. c. Tell her a list is not needed. d. Tell her to ask a family member.

30. The nurse in charge gives a nurse aid a resident care assignment. Another nurse aide is more familiar with the resident’s care, and says the assignment is wrong. What should you do first? a. Process with your assignment as the other nurse aid suggested to you. b. Process with your assignment as directed. c. Ignore the other nurse aid. d. Check the assignment with the nurse in charge.
31. A resident must stay in bed and you realize his feet are always toward the mattress. What should you do? a. Ask the charge nurse if a foot board should be used. b. Ask the resident if feet need to be massaged. c. Restraint the resident foot on the bed. d. Don’t is not your job.
32. You realize a resident’s pants are wet while eating in the dining room. What should you do? a. Scold resident, you wet your pants. b. Leave him with the wet pants, because you just change them. c. Tell him to change them himself. d. Take the resident from the dayroom and help the resident change pants and clean up.
33. While bathing a resident, he slaps you on the face. What should you do? a. Slap him back b. Punish him for his bad behavior. c. Put him on restraint right away because he is violent and dangerous. d. Call for help and finish the bath.
34. A resident with memory loss is incontinent, what is the best approach in caring the resident? a. Turn the resident on the side to keep him from choking. b. Set a regular toileting schedule. c. Tell the resident to go the bathroom as often. d. Just ask him how many times he goes to the bathroom so you report it.

35. You find a resident vomiting while lying on supine position. What should you do? a. Wash the resident’s face with a wet cloth. b. Ask the resident to clean himself. c. Turn the resident on the side to prevent choking. d. Ask the resident to stop vomiting.
36. A nurse wants to be respectful when calling an old female resident. What should she do? a. Call her Grandma. b. Call her sugar-pie c. Ask her how she prefers to be called. d. Don’t bother call her whatever you feel like.
37. A resident has a declared allergic to fish states in his care plan. But the kitchen sends a tray with baked fish and the nurse serves it to him. The nurse may be considered as: a. Abuse b. Abandonment c. Neglect d. Malpractice
38. You find out a resident lying down on the floor and cursed at you. What should you do? a. Curse back at the resident. b. Just leave the room. c. Tell him to get back to bed. d. Push the call signal for help.
39. While bathing the resident in the bathtub you realize that you forget the undershirt back in the resident’s room. What should you do? a. Leave the resident in the bathtub, while getting the undershirt. b. Finish the bath, dress the resident and put the undershirt on when back in the resident’s room. c. Ask him to get it for you. d. It’s not important, forget about it.

40. While serving a resident ice water, the charge nurse asks you to take the vital signs. What should you do? a. Finish serving the ice water and take the vital signs. b. Remind the nurse in charge you are busy. c. Tell the nurse in charge to do it herself. d. Stop serving the water and take the vital signs.
41. A confused resident cannot find his room, what should you do? a. Tell him to stay on his room otherwise he will get lost. b. Tell him soon or later he will find his way. c. Tell him is not part of your job; discuss it with the nurse in charge. d. Put a sign on the door that can help him to identify the room.
42. The charge nurse tells a nurse aide that a resident is on intake and output report. What should you do? a. Tell the kitchen not to send tray for this patient. b. Tell the nurse you don’t understand c. Ask the resident what it is? d. Record and measure all fluids that the resident drinks and eliminates.
43. A nurse aid was asked to put a resident in position for an enema used. What should you do? a. Supination b. Flolewrs c. Pronation d. Position on his right side (Lateral right position)
44. A resident tells you he cannot remember where he is. What should you do? a. Don’t worry everyone get mixed up. b. You don’t need to know. c. It won’t make any difference d. You are living in a nursing room.
45. A resident is complaining of dry skin while taking a bath. What’s the most likely explanation? a. The resident is not bathing enough. b. There is less oil on the skin of an old person. c. This is a myth, skin doesn’t alter with aging. d. The skin of a young person is the same as an old person.

46. The main purpose of range of motion is a. To play b. To recreate c. To have more fun with the resident d. To relax stiff joints
47. What is the best way you can prevent infection? a. It’s not your concern b. Cover your mouth when coughing. c. Wash your hands before touching a resident d. Always wear your gloves, even when meeting a resident the first time.
48. A fire alarm rings in the nursing room, what should you do? a. Run for help b. Call 911 this is an emergency c. Clear the hallways and close doors on unit. d. Hide yourself as soon as possible
49. While walking a resident with a walker you noticed a rubber is missing from the walker, what should you do? a. Continue with the walking b. Stop walking, because the resident can fall. c. Bring the resident to his room d. Get another walker for the resident to use.
50. Which one of these situations you can find yourself as an act of neglect/guilt? a. Leaving the resident on soiled linen b. Answering a resident’s call signal c. Having a social conversation with him d. Being empathic
51. A resident needs a bed bath. The nurse enters the room and greets the resident. What should you do next? a. Fill a basin with warm water. b. Start undresses the resident. c. Look for clean clothes. d. Explain what you are going to do.

52. You find some medications tablets on a resident’s pajama after the medication was giving by the nurse in charge. What should you do? a. Put the tablets on the resident’s mouth. b. Restraints the resident and give him the medication. c. It’s the nurse in charge concern, not yours. d. Report it immediately to the nurse in charge and show the medication to her/him.
53. At the AM shift the nurse aide report on the chart the resident weighs 160 and on the PM you found 120 pounds. What should you do? a. It’s not your concern. b. Report to the nurse in charge, without double check the weigh again. c. Reweigh the resident. d. Ask a co-worker to weigh the resident.
54. Which of these is least common among elderly? a. Wrinkles b. High blood pressure c. Absence of sex drive d. Dryness of the skin
55. What should you do to assist a resident with bowel training? a. Limits solid foods b. Limits fluids c. Limits fluids and solid foods d. Toilet the resident at regular time
56. A resident is on a clear liquid diet. Which of these foods can the resident have? a. Flavored ice, apple juice, and bouillon b. Bread, cheese, banana c. Ice-cream, meat and rice d. Jell-O with fruits bits, tea and Cream of tomato soup.
57. A resident is in oxygen. Which of the following should you care about? a. Turn off the oxygen during mealtimes. b. Smoke inside the room. c. When your shift is going to be over. d. Make sure there are no kinks in the tubing.

58. A nurse aide fells tightness in her/his back after bathing a resident. What should you do? a. Place a heating pad on your back. b. Ask to go home before the shift is over. c. Fill out an incident report. d. Quit the job.
59. You are assigned to care for a resident with hearing impairments. You should: a. Shout on the resident’s ears. b. Face the resident, talk slowly, concise and clear. c. Just proceed with your task. d. Ignore him.
60. What should a nurse aide use to clean the part of the stethoscope that is against the resident’s skin? a. With water b. Alcohol wipe c. Hot soapy water d. Aseptic liquid
61. The meaning of sexuality for resident includes a. Caring about their appearance b. Needed private time with a partner c. Wanting sexual interaction d. All of the above
62. A diabetic resident has had her leg amputated. Her need for sexuality will a. Be more important for while b. Be less important for while c. Disappear forever now d. Be unaffected
63. Two residents, Mary and Joe, spends a lot of time together as a couple. When Mary gets the flu, she may a. Think about Joe all the time b. Want to be with Joe anyway c. Want to be alone until she is better d. Be embarrassed about her illness
64. Two residents have decided to become couple. They may a. Hold hands b. Spend a lot time together c. Insist on eating together d. All of the above

65. A cane should be used on a. The affect side b. The unaffected side c. Either side, depending on how the resident feels d. The weak side on day and the strong side the next
66. A cane, walk, and crutches are all used to help a resident walk. What else do they have in common? a. Residents must know how to use them correctly b. They must all have rubber tips to prevent slipping c. They must all be fitted to the resident d. All of the above
67. When using a cane or walker, the resident elbow must be a. Bent at a 60- degree angle b. Bent at 15 degree angle c. Bent at a 90-degree angle d. Straight
68. When assisting a blind resident to eat, the nursing assistant should a. Set the plate as a clock with food at 1:00, 5:00, 8:00, and 11: b. Set the plate as a clock with food at 12:00 3:00, 6:00, and 9: c. give him the plate and tell him where the food is d. feed him herself to save time
69. A patient is going to urine and bowel movement. What should you do for the patient? a. wash their hands b. raise the head of the bed c. raise the foot of the bed d. lower the position of the bed
70. While walking with Mrs. James toward room, she started fainting and she can walk no more. What should you do? a. call the nurse in charge b. lay her on the floor and call for help c. get a wheelchair d. continue to walk

71. The resident in room 204 has been restrained. The nurse aide enters the resident’s room and the resident states that he/she has pain. What should the nurse aide do first? a. report it to the nurse in charge b. release the restraint c. ignore the complaint d. tell the resident that the restraint had been ordered by the physician
72. You are scheduled to give a patient urinary care every two hours. You come in the room and notice the client’s foley catheter bag has remained empty several hours. What should you to first? a. check placement of the drainage bag b. offer patient to drink c. notify the charge nurse d. check the tubing for kinks (obstructions)
73. When bathing a patient, what area should be washed first? a. back b. chest c. face d. feet
74. When feeding a patient with liquid and solid. How should it be done? a. offer drink for every couple bite of food b. give drink first c. give solid first d. offer drink first; offer drink last
75. You come in the room to feed a patient. You greet the resident and tell her what you are going to do. The resident did not say anything. What should you do? a. ignore the patient b. call the nurse in charge c. feed the patient anyway d. restrain the resident
76. What is the best way to prevent the spread of infection? a. wear gloves b. wash hands c. wear mask d. wear mask gown when close contact with the resident is anticipated
77. What is the correct way to dress and undress a resident who has a weakness? in one side of the body? a. dress and undress the weak side first b. dress and undress the strong side first c. dress the weak side first undress the weak side last.

78. The nurse aide is giving care to Mr. M. while the nurse aide performs his care, Mr. M. calls the nurse aide by the name of her daughter who died several years ago. The nurse aide best response would be: a. Quickly finish giving care and leave Mr. M. alone. b. Pretend to be Mr. M.’s daughter. c. Ignore Mr. M. because he is confused. d. Stay in the room and encourage Mr. M. to talk about her daughter.
79. Which of the following is a vital sign? a. a reflex b. the height c. the pulse d. the weight
80. Mrs. Miles has a terminal diagnosis. When you enter the dining room to to remove her supper tray, you find that she has thrown the food onto the wall and the floor. What should you do? a. slap the resident b. report this to the nurse in charge c. close the door d. clean up the floor
81. When giving a bed bath. You notice the resident’s skin is dry. What should you include in your materials? a. alcohol b. com starch c. powder d. baby lotion
82. If two patients are seen holding hands best action of the nurse aide is to: a. allow the behavior and leave them alone. b. report the incident to the family c. separate them d. tell them that are not allowed.
83. You have just taken Mrs. Smith weight. Last month she weighed 140 pounds. This month she weighs fifteen pounds less. You should first: a. retake the weight. b. record the fifteen pounds weight on the flow sheet. c. ask the resident if she is sick. d. order a high calorie food for the resident from the kitchen and encourage the resident to eat more food.

84. When caring for a patient with oxygen in use. Which is correct? a. place a “No Smoking” sign on the door room b. turn the oxygen off c. close doors and windows d. place a “No Visitor” sign on the door
85. What is the first thing you should do when hot coffee is dropped on the resident’s arms? a. call the nurse in charge b. use cold water c. apply lotion d. apply first aid
86. When caring for a resident which of the following document should provide the most pertinent information? a. biographical Datz sheet b. physicians order sheet c. nursing care plan d. nurses progress notes
87. A resident in bed rest should be provided with which of equipment to help prevent foot drop? a. mattress pad b. footboard c. bed board d. bed cradle
88. When walking in the hallway you notice there is milk dropped on the floor. To avoid falls caused by the milk you should: a. tell another nurse aide to clean up the floor. b. call the nurse in charge and tell her to be careful cause there is milk on the floor. c. clean up the spill. d. walk carefully around the spill and continue your assignment.
89. Mrs. J.’s daughter recently died from cancer. Mrs. J. spends all of her time crying. What should the nurse aide tell Mrs. J.? a. “don’t feel bad; your daughter is in peace now.” b. “you should speak with your minister.” c. “stop acting this way.” d. “I am here to listen if you want to talk.”

90. You are working for the next shift. How can you have pertinent information? about what to do? a. Ask the nurse aide who is living. b. Ask the nurse in charge. c. Consult the nursing care plan. d. Consult the nurse’s progress notes.
91. Two clients are verbally pushing and shoving. One of them is your Assignment and comes to you to complain about the other resident. How should you handle that situation? a. Tell your patient do not worry about the other patient. b. Report the situation to the nurse in charge. c. Take side with your patient because you feel he is right and encourage him to verbalize the other patient. d. Tell the other patient to leave your patient alone.
92. A stroke resident with weakness on the right side is assigned to the nursing assistant. When assisting the resident in dressing, what action should the nursing assistant take? a. Encourage the resident to dress independently. b. Place the right arm in the sleeve first. c. Place any side of the resident in the sleeve first. d. Put the left arm in the sleeve first.
93. You have just finished giving a patient a bath. Before going out with the patient, what should you do first? a. Give the patient something to eat. b. Put shoes on. c. Dress the patient. d. Comb the resident’s hair.
94. An 80 years old resident involved in an intimate relationship with another one and found in bed together by the nurse aide. What should the nurse aide do? a. Start laughing. b. Tell another CNA so they can laugh. c. Close the door and allow them privacy. d. Tell them “This is not nice! You are too old for this kind of behavior.
95. What is the most important way a nurse aide can prevent infection? a. Cover mouth when coughing b. Wash hands before and after touching a resident c. Wear gloves for every resident contact d. Wear gown and mask with every resident contact

96. A nurse aide noticed a spill of milk on the floor. What should the nurse aide do first? a. Call housekeeping b. Tell the charge nurse c. Clean up the milk d. Cover the spill with a towel
97. A resident is standing in the hallway. Her hair uncombed. What should the nurse aide do? a. Tell the resident that she looks sloppy b. Tell the resident to stay in her room c. Comb the resident’s hair in the hallway d. Suggest the resident return to her room and comb her hair
98. A resident is walking down the hall with a teddy bear in her arm. She is Crying and saying, “My bay is sick.” What is the best response by the nurse? aide? a. “I will find a nurse for you ins minute.” b. “You know that the teddy bear is only a toy.” c. “The other residents are upset by your crying. Please stop.” d. “Are you upset about your baby?”
99. A resident’s leg has been amputated below the knee. The resident does not want to leave her room. What should the nurse aide say to help her? a. “Maybe you will feel better tomorrow” b. “Do not worry. No one will mention it” c. “I will have to tell your doctor” d. “You seem upset. Would it help to talk about it?”
100. A resident is in bed. The nurse aide finds some medication tablets on the resident’s pajama top after the medication nurse leaves the resident’s room. What should the nurse aide do? a. Put the tablets in the resident’s mouth and give water to drink. b. Throw the tablets in the trashcan because they are now dirty. c. Tell another nurse aide about finding the tablets. d. Tell the medication nurse about finding the tablets and show the nurse the tablets.
101. On resident’s first night in the nursing home, he tries to climb out of bed. The resident is confused and angry. What should the nurse aide do first? a. Tell the resident that he is not allowed to get out of bed. b. Call the resident by name and try to calm him. c. Lock the door to the resident’s room to keep him safe. d. Ask the charge nurse to give the resident some medication.

102. While eating breakfast in the dayroom, a resident has seizure, she falls from the chair. The nurse aide calls the charge nurse. What should the nurse aide do next? a. Make sure the resident is breathing. b. Remove the resident’s breakfast tray. c. Return the resident to her room. d. Call the rescue squad.
103. A nurse aide is asked to help a resident with lunch. The nurse aide observes that the resident is able to chew well but cannot butter the bread or cut up the meal. What should the nurse aide do? a. Assist the resident with the bread and meal. b. Ask the kitchen to send food that does not need to be buttered or cut up. c. Tell the resident to try harder. d. Tell the resident’s family that they could help the resident at each lunch.
104. A resident takes daily medication for a heart problem. The resident’s normal pulse rate is 76. Which pulse rate should the nurse aide report at once to the charge nurse? a. 82 b. 78 c. 72 d. 58
105. A nurse aide sees that a resident is not eating the meals served at the nursing home. Which member who should be contacted about this? a. Doctor b. Dietician c. Social worker d. Charge nurse
106. A resident has a weak right arm. He needs help when dressing. What should the nurse aide do? a. Choose clothes for the resident to wear. b. Tell the resident to lie down while the nurse aide dressed him. c. Ask the resident to get clothes without buttons. d. Put clothes on the resident’s right arm first.
107. While eating in the dining room, a resident spills hot coffee on her arm. What should the nurse aide do first? a. Put cold water on the resident’s arm b. Call the rescue squad c. Wipe up the spill d. Help the resident back to her room
108. An elderly resident has poor memory. One day the resident tells the nurse

aide about the resident’s wedding day happened over fifty years ago. Which of these statements is most likely true? a. The resident is making up this history because of poor memory. b. The resident may have good recall of things that happened long time ago. c. The resident would be more truthful about things that are happening now. d. The resident is very confused and may need medication at this time.

109. A nurse aide is deeding a resident. When should the nurse aide offer fluids? a. Throughout the meal and after every couple bites. b. Before and after the meal. c. After all the solid food has been eaten. d. Offer fluids only if the resident has trouble swallowing solid food.
110. Two residents are having a disagreement. Both residents are calm, and each Stating his point of view. What should the nurse aide do? a. Allow the residents to carry on their disagreement. b. Separate the residents into different room. c. Tell the resident to stop arguing. d. Get the resident involved in a different activity.
111. The color of the resident’s urine is very dark yellow. What is the most likely cause of the urine color? a. The resident eats yellow vegetables b. The resident drinks too much water c. The resident is not eating enough food d. The resident is not drinking enough water
112. A resident has an order for a restraint. How often should the nurse aide releases the restraint to change the resident’s position, and apply the restraint again? a. Every 2 hours b. Every 4 hours c. Every 6 hours d. Every 12 hours
113. A resident has a cast on the lower leg. What observation should the nurse aide report to the nurse immediately? a. The resident’s toes are hot to the touch and the resident says they are numb. b. The cast is dry and has no odor. c. The resident asks the nurse aide to elevate the casted leg on a pillow.
114. A resident must stay in bed for a long time. Skin breakdown is most likely to

occur on which parts of the body? a. Heels and elbows b. Nose and chin c. Finger and hands d. Thighs

115. While checking a resident’s room you notice that the urinary drainage bag is empty. What should you do first? a. Call the charge nurse immediately b. Check if the tubing is not kinky c. Disconnect the catheter d. Say the resident does not urinate and do nothing
116. A resident’s daughter complaint that her mother’s shirt is dirty from lunch. What is your first action? a. Tell the daughter to see the charge nurse b. Change the shirt c. Wipe the stain with soapy water d. Report the situation to the charge nurse
117. A resident has a history of fall, the care plan state that you should stay with the resident in the toilet. While assisting the resident to the bathroom he asks you to leave him alone so he can have his bowel movement. What should you do? a. Say “go ahead I will not listen” b. I will leave the door open, when you finish call me c. I will be in your room when you finish call me d. Your privacy is important but for your safety I must stay with you.
118. While washing your hands how long do you have to make friction? a. One minute b. 30 seconds c. 15 seconds d. 10 seconds
119. You see a resident hit a nursing assistant and the nursing assistant slaps the resident. What will you do? a. Do nothing b. Tell the nursing assistant it’s not good to slap the resident. c. Tell the other nursing assistants what happened. d. Report the fact to the charge nurse.
120. While assisting a resident he bites you, what will you do?

a. Bite the resident lightly to show him it is not good to bite people. b. Tell the resident it against the law to bite people. c. Report it to the charge nurse. d. Do nothing.

121. A resident is raising his fist like he is going to hit the nurse assistant. What does the nurse assistant do first? a. Report it to the charge nurse b. Back away from the resident c. Talk to the resident loudly to show authority d. Look at the resident to make him understand he cannot hit you
122. You are taking a resident’s vital signs and you find T: 98.0; P: 98; R: 20 and BP 123/82. What vital sign you are going to report as abnormal? a. Temperature b. Blood pressure c. Pulse d. respiration
123. A resident is able to stand on his feet, while transferring this resident what should you put on his feet for his safety? a. Cotton socks b. Sneakers c. Elastic stocking d. Sandals
124. When you enter a resident’s room, you see he is having a seizure, the seizure stops while you approach the bed. What should be your first action? a. Let the resident rest b. Padding the side rails c. Turn the patient on her side d. Provide CPR
125. A resident is dying, his family come to visit him, what should you do? a. Offer your sympathy b. Ask for the funeral arrangement c. Assure the resident and the room are clean and neat and provide privacy d. Ask for church service arrangement
126. A resident is recently hiding food in his closet, when you ask the resident

while he is hiding food, he tells you it’s for the little people who live there. What is your first action? a. Report it to the nurse b. Say nothing c. Tell the resident it’s against the facility rules to hide food. d. Tell the resident it will create bad odor in the closet.

127. A nursing assistant has to wear personal protective equipment (PPE). What should the NA put first? a. Gloves b. Gown c. Mask d. Goggles
128. While providing care, a nurse assistant has to wear gloves when washing: a. The resident’s face b. The resident’s chest c. The resident’s catheter d. The resident’s legs
129. A nursing assistant finds a male resident in bed with a female resident who is Confused, what should the NA do? a. Report it to the charge nurse b. Provide privacy c. Apologize and leave the room d. Tell them it’s against the facility’s rules
130. A nurse assistant answers the phone and the person says that he was informed that his neighbor has been in the facility and would like to know about him. What should the NA answer? a. I am sorry, but you have to see the charge nurse. b. You need to set appointment with personal c. I cannot give out information about a patient d. Call patient’s family
131. A resident has a memory loss. He wants to talk to you about his marriage ceremony done 50 years ago. What is true about that memory loss? a. Because of this memory loss, he cannot remember his marriage. b. A resident can have memory loss for recent events. c. The resident needs a medication. d. It would be more truthful to believe that the residents able to talk about.

132. A resident is on oxygen via nasal cannula and you are about to take his temperature. What do you do? a. Take his temperature rectally and leave the oxygen on. b. Take his temperature orally. c. Take the temperature rectally and turn off the oxygen. d. Take oral temperature and turn off the oxygen.
133. You are giving a bed bath, what part of the body do you wash last? a. Legs b. Rectal area c. Feet d. Face
134. Your are giving water to a resident and the nurse in charge asks you to take the resident’s temperature. What do you do? a. Give the water and take the temperature later. b. Stop giving the water at once then take the temperature first. c. Ignore the nurse’s request. d. Take the temperature only.
135. An Alzheimer resident becomes incontinent. What is your best approach? toward him? a. Ask him to go to the bathroom often. b. Put a diaper on the resident at all times c. Do perineal care as necessary. d. Set up toileting schedule.
136. You are giving a tub-bath to a resident and you forget his undershirt. What do you do? a. Leave the resident and go back to the room to pick it up. b. Continue the bath and dress him without the undershirt on in his room. c. Bathe the resident, dress him without it, and then put the undershirt on his room. d. Get him out of the tub, get the undershirt, and then continue the bath later.
137. You find a resident smoking in his own room. What should the home health aide do? a. Ask the resident to throw away the cigarette b. Remind him about the policy of the facility that does not allow residents to smoke in rooms. c. Take the resident to the smoking area. d. Let him smoke in the room and remind him not to do it next time.
138. You are measuring a resident in bed. What is the best way to do it?

a. Say to the nurse in charge, “It is too difficult to do it in bed.” b. Get the resident up, and do it on a standing scale. c. Position the resident into a supine position and measure from head to heel. d. Measure from his head to his buttocks.

139. A resident is crying because he does not like the nursing home. What should the home do? a. Tell him the nursing home is a homelike b. Tell him “It seems that you are upset about the nursing home.” c. Tell him, “Stop crying, you are upsetting others.” d. Tell him, “Don’t worry. Everything will be all right.”
140. A diabetic resident has a leg cast. As a home health aide, what type of observations are you going to report to the nurse in charge? a. The resident asks you to put his legs on a pillow. b. The resident says his leg is itching. c. The resident complains, “I don’t like the cast.” d. The resident says, “My toes are hot to touch and numb.”
141. A mentally retarded resident is on your assignment. As a home health aide, how are you going to care about him? a. Do everything for him. b. Tell the resident, “You need to learn to live on your own.” c. Work at the resident’s pace. d. Remember as mentally impaired resident, he can’t do ADL.
142. A resident is eating in the dining room and having seizure disorder. Which is your best approach? a. Remove food from his mouth. b. Bring the resident to his room. c. Lay the resident on the floor onto his side. d. Put the resident in a chair.
143. A resident wants to go home, but the family does not want him to and asks you to restrain the resident. What are you going to do? a. Restrain the resident as requested. b. Choose a soft wrist restraint. c. Send them to the charge nurse. d. Force them to take the resident home.
144. Which body part is at risk for decubitus?