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Hartman's Nursing Assistant Care: The Basics Chapter 7 Review Questions and Answers, Exams of Nursing

Hartman's Nursing Assistant Care: The Basics Chapter 7 Review Questions and Answers

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  1. Which of the following is the normal temperature range for the oral method? - Answer-97.6-99. degrees fahrenheit
  2. What can an overbed table be used for? - Answer-Placement of meals
  3. Which of the following thermometers is used to measure temperature from the ear? - Answer- Tympanic thermometer
  4. Which temperature site is considered to be the most accurate? - Answer-Rectal
  5. What should be done with soiled bed linens? - Answer-They should be rolled up with the dirty side in
  6. Under which of the following conditions should an NA not measure a person's temperature orally (via mouth)? - Answer-The person is confused to disoriented
  1. Where should the call light be placed when an NA leaves a resident's room?* - Answer-Within the resident's reach
  2. Which of the following should an NA do during a resident's admission? - Answer-The NA should introduce the resident to other residents and staff members 9)Which of the following statements is true of measuring rectal temperatures? - Answer-The NA must hold on to the thermometer at all times while measuring a rectal temperature
  3. The most common pulse that is used for measuring pulse rate is the... - Answer-Radial pulse
  4. The normal respiration rate for adults ranges from... - Answer-12 to 20 breaths per minute
  5. The normal pulse rate for adults ranges from... - Answer-60 to 100 beats per minute
  6. Why should respirations be counted immediately after taking the pulse, while the fingers are still on the wrist? - Answer-People may breathe more quickly if they know they are being observed
  7. What is an NA's responsibility during an in house transfer of a resident? - Answer-The NA should pack all of the resident's belongings Which of the following blood pressures fall within the normal range? - Answer-119/ Hypertension is... - Answer-High blood pressure Which way is an example of a correct way to write a blood pressure reading? - Answer-120/
  1. Which of the following statements is true of pain? - Answer-Pain is a different experience for each person.
  2. Which of the following measures can help reduce pain? - Answer-Changing position
  3. Which of the following is true of non-sterile therapy? - Answer-They are applied to dry wounds.
  4. Which of the following statements is true of IV therapy? - Answer-Nursing assistants will observe the IV site for problems
  5. Which is true of nursing assistants and catheters? - Answer-NAs observe and report regarding catheters.
  6. Guidelines for proper catheter care by a nursing assistant include the following: - Answer-Keeping the genital area clean to prevent infection
  7. How far should a tympanic thermometer be inserted into the ear? - Answer-1/4 to 1/2 inch
  8. Which type of urine specimen does not include the first and last urine in the sample? - Answer- Clean-catch
  9. Eight ounces are equal to ________ milliliters.* - Answer-
  10. To convert ounces to milliliters, the NA should multiply by... - Answer-
  11. Restraints can be applied... - Answer-Only with a doctor's order
  1. One serious problem that may result from restraint use is... - Answer-Pressure injury
  2. An example of a restraint alternative is... - Answer-Giving the resident a repetitive task
  3. Which of the following is another word for armpit? - Answer-Axilla
  4. An oral thermometer is usually color-coded... - Answer-Green or Blue
  5. Which of the following is a machine that changes air in a room into air with more oxygen? - Answer- Oxygen concentrator
  6. Which type of a urinary catheter remains inside a person for a period of time? - Answer-Indwelling catheter
  7. Before weighing a resident, the scale should be balanced at... - Answer-Zero