Nurse Assisting: Student Portal: Chapter 14 QuizWhitney Philipp2022-11-16T12:13:34-05:00

Nurse Assisting Student Portal

Chapter 14 Quiz

Test yourself on the concepts learned in this chapter.

Nurse Assisting: Chapter 14 Test Yourself

Test yourself on the concepts you've learned in Chapter 14.

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If the client is lying on their side, the bony prominences most likely to be affected by pressure injuries would be:

a) the greater trochanter and malleolus.

b) the coccyx and base of skull.

c) the elbows and heels.

d) none because there are no bony prominences likely to be affected by a pressure injury in the side-lying position.

2 / 7

Risk factors for developing pressure injuries may include:

a) Immobility

b) Falls

c) Poor nutrition

d) Both A and C

3 / 7

The goal of debridement is to:

a) remove healthy tissue.

b) remove dead tissue.

c) strengthen the caregiver–client bond.

d) prevent skin breakdown.

4 / 7

The nursing assistant can help to increase fluid intake by:

a) encouraging ice cream and popsicles for snacks.

b) placing a fresh glass of ice water at the bedside every shift.

c) offering a drink of fluids with each client contact.

d) all of the above.

5 / 7

The dressing type that is used in a “wet to dry” capacity is

a) foam dressing.

b) calcium alginate.

c) gauze dressing.

d) hydrogel dressing.

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The BEST way to prevent an infectious skin rash from spreading is to:

a) complete a glove change and hand sanitize after washing a rashy area.

b) not wash the rashy area; it will just get more irritated.

c) after washing the rashy area, place the used washcloths in the linen bag and use clean washcloths before bathing the next body part.

d) Both A and C.

7 / 7

The BEST way to prevent rashes in between skin folds is to:

a) put barrier cream in between the folds

b) keep the folds clean, dry, and separated

c) put antifungal medications in between the folds

d) avoid using soap since it will dry out the skin

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