Nurse Assisting: Student Portal: Chapter 20 Quiz

Nurse Assisting: Chapter 20 Test Yourself

Test yourself on the concepts you've learned in Chapter 20.

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Salvador desperately needs their nails trimmed. They have dementia and are combative with unpredictable physical outbursts. The best time to trim their nails is:

a) when they are asleep.

b) when they are in activities.

c) at mealtime.

d) when the pastor is visiting.

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You need to change Lawrence’s hospital gown. They have a weak right arm. To change the gown, you would:

a) remove the soiled gown, starting on their right side, and then put the clean gown on, starting on the right side.

b) remove the soiled gown, starting on their left side, and then put the clean gown on, starting on the left side.

c) remove the soiled gown, starting on their right side, and then put the clean gown on, starting on the left side.

d) remove the soiled gown, starting on their left side, and then put the clean gown on, starting on the right side.

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You need to set Dolores’s hair in rollers today. You would do this:

a) after they get back from breakfast.

b) after they get out of the shower.

c) before they get up and out of bed.

d) before you take your break.

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TED hose help to:

a) Prevent blood clots from forming in the legs

b) Help improve immobility

c) Are a type of restraint

d) None of the above

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You need to shave Wilbur this morning. You would move the disposable razor:

a) upward on the chin and cheeks; downward on the neck and upper lip.

b) downward on the chin and cheeks; upward on the neck and upper lip.

c) downward on the chin, cheeks, and upper lip; upward on the neck.

d) downward on the chin, cheeks, upper lip, and neck.

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Clients completing simple tasks, like brushing teeth and hair, should be encouraged by the nurse assistant as they can:

a) Provide range-of-motion exercise

b) Promote independence and self-esteem

c) Help maintain muscle mass

d) All of the above

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Before putting Marla’s glasses on, you should check the following:

a) skin integrity behind the ears.

b) that the glasses are clean.

c) that all parts of the glasses are intact and functioning.

d) all of the above.

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Alopecia can be caused by:

a) An autoimmune disorder

b) Medications used to treat cancer

c) A psychological disorder

d) All of the above

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The average score is 83%

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