CNA Practice Exam – Flashcards
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What is one important reason why the bed should remain wrinkle-free?
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to help keep the skin healthy and prevent pressure sores
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What is the term for a device that replaces a missing body pat?
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prosthesis
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To convert four ounces of water to milliters (ml or mL), the nurse assistant should multiply four by:
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30
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Which of the following healthcare settings is for people who will die in six months?
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hospice
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Which of the following abbreviations means "nothing by mouth"?
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NPO
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Exercises that put each joint through its full arc of motion are called:
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range of motion
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What is the medical term for high blood pressure?
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hypertension
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What is a task that is outside the scope of practice for an NA?
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inserting tubes into a resident's body
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Standard Precautions should be practiced
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on every single person in your care
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Which kind of care helps restore a resident to the highest level of functioning possible?
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rehabilitation
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If an activity is not listed on the care plan, what is the responsibility of a NA?
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The NA should not perform the activity if it is not listed on the care plan.
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Restraints can be applied:
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only with a doctor's orders
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Generally, the last sense to leave a dying person is the sense of
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hearing
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What is a normal range of a blood pressure?
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varies 119/75 is an example
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Incontinence may be caused by:
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nervous system diseases
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Standing with the legs shoulder-width apart is using
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good body mechanics
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Aftr an amputation, a resident may experience phantom sensation. Phantom sensation is
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pain or sensation caused by remaining nerve endings
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How should a fracture pan be positioned?
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with the handle toward the foot of the bed
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What does palliative care involve?
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pain relief and comfort
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Nursing assistants do not usually perform procedures that require
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sterile technique
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Insulin reaction can be caused by
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too little food
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Which of the following is a requirement of OBRA?
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nursing assistants must have at least 75 hours of training
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What is a good way for a nursing assistant to care for a mentally ill resident?
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support the resident and his or her family and friends
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When should sheets be changed?
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whenever they are soiled, wrinkled, or damp
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What does the chain of command do?
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describes the line of authority
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What is a good way for a nursing assistant to respond to inappropriate sexual behavior?
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take the resident to a private area
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What should a nursing assistant do if she suspects a resident is being abused?
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she should report it to the nurse immediately and let him/her handle it from there
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What is one good way a nursing assistant can assist residents with normal changes of aging related to the urinary system?
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offer frequent trips to the bathroom
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Which of the following is true of Transmission-Based Precautions?
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they are practiced in addition to Standard Precautions
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What can nursing assistants do in regards to IVs?
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Nursing assistants will observe the IV site for problems
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Passive range of motion exercises are done
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when a resident cannot move on her own
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Which of the following is used when documenting the amount of fluid a resident drinks?
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milliters
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When encountering a fire, a nursing assistant should first
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remove resident from danger
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What is a common "cliche"?
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It will all work out in the end.
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What member of the care team might help a resident learn to use adaptive devices for eating or dressing?
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occupational therapist
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A way to prevent aspiration during oral care of unconscious residents include:
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using as little liquid as possible when giving oral care
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Providing privacy while giving care is a patient's
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legal right
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What is something a nursing assistant needs to observe and report regarding the musculoskeletal system:
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white, shiny, red, or warm areas over a joint
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What is one way a nursing assistant can promote a resident's independence?
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allowing a resident to do a task by himself no matter how long it takes hime
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To treat a minor burn, a nursing assistant should
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use cool, clean water
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For a nursing assitant, confidentiality means
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keeping private things private
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When leaving a resident's room, a nursing assistant should
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restock supplies and leave the call light within reach
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What should a nursing assistant do each time a patient is repositioned?
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should check residents'skin each time they are repositioned
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Which is the most essential nutrient for life?
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water
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Which sense is usually last to leave the body when a person is dying?
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hearing
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What is a function of the nervous system?
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senses and interprets information from outside the body
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During a seizure an NA should
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keep the resident safe
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The ability to think logically and quickly is called
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cognition
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How can a nursing assistant help residents with their spirtual needs?
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learn about resident's beliefs and listen carefully
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If a resident with Alzheimer's disease has problems with dressing, the nursing assistant should:
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lay out clothes in the order they should be put on
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What is a type of advance directive:
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Durable Power of Attorney for Health Care
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Which type of urine speciment does not include the first and last urine in the sample?
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clean catch
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___________is maintaining equal intake and output.
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fluid balance
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How should a resident with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) be positioned?
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sitting upright
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The first sign of skin breakdown is
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pale, white, reddened, or purple skin
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The single most important thing you can do to prevent the spread of disease is to
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wash your hands
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Which temperature site is generally considered to be the most accurate?
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rectal
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What may influence a food preference?
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religion
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A ___________ is the permanent and painful stiffening of a joint and muscle.
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contracture
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Diabetes can lead to what complications:
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impaired wound healing
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Where should the call light be placed when a nursing assistant leaves a resident's room?
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within the resident's reach
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Why should a nursing assistant be concerned if he notices that areas of a resident's skin have become pale, white, or a reddened color?
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it could be the beginning of a pressure sore
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What can an overbed table be used for?
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placement of meals
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Pressure sores can lead to:
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life-threatening infections
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If a resident starts to fall, the best thing an NA can do is to:
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widen her stance and bring the resident's body close to her
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Ten ounces is equal to ____ milliliters (mL)
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300
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An attitude that is helpful in hospice work is
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respect privacy and independence
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If a resident with Alzheimer's disease shows violent behavior, the nursing assistant should
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remove triggers
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In which of the following procedures must a nursing assistant always wear gloves?
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shaving
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What thermometer is used to take a temperature from the ear?
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tympanic thermometer
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HIV can be transmitted
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to a fetus by an infected mother
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When assisting a resident with a standard bedpan, where should the wider end of the bedpan be placed?
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in alignment with the resident's buttocks
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The artificial opening in the abdomen of a resident with an ostomy is called a
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stoma
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Which is true about nursing assistants and catheters?
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NAs observe and report regarding catheters
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Which of the following statements is true of pain?
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pain is a different experience for each person
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What is a guideline for good skin care?
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check the resident's skin daily and report changes
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When a resident has left-sided weakness, which sleeve should be put on first?
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left sleeve
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With whom may a nursing assistant share a resident's medical information?
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other staff members involved in the resident's care
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How many rubber-tipped feet does a quad can have?
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four
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If a nursing assistant sees a letter for the resident at the front desk, she should
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take the opened letter to the resident's room
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Where should the nursing assistant stand when helping a resident who is recovering from a stroke to walk?
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on the resident's weaker side
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When communicating with a resident who is visually-impaired, the nursing assistant should
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tell the resident what the nursing assistant is doing while careing for him
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A nursing assistant should wear gloves when
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giving perineal care to a resident
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In order to communicate with a resident who is hearing-impaired, the nursing assistant should
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face the resident directly when speaking
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Before helping a resident eat, how should the nursing assistant position the resident?
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sitting as upright as possible
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When speaking with residents, nursing assistants should
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use simple, non-medical terms
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To prevent falls, a nursing assistant should
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keep walkways free of clutter
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Which position is a resident in if he is lying on his stomach?
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prone position
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When assisting a patient with dentures, a nursing assistant should
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clean dentures should be returned to the resident or stored in a denture cup that is labeled
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When providing perineal care for a female resident, the nursing assistant should
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wipe from front to back
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When observing catheters, a nursing assistant should be sure that
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the drainage bag is kept lower than the hips or bladder
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Which member of the care team diagnoses disease and prescribes treatment?
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physician (MD)
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A resident's proteced health information (PIH) may be shared with:
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only those who need the information for care or processing of records
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What is an example of physical abuse?
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pinching a resident
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What is the correct conversion of 4:10p.m. to military time?
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1610 hours
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Joking with a resident's roommate about the resident's incontinence is what type of abuse?
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phychological abuse
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What is the correct conversion of 1900 hours to standard time?
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7:00p.m.
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When should a nursing assistant identify a resident?
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befrore helping with feeding
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What is an example of a normal change of aging?
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weaker muscles
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When using a transfer belt, the NA should:
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place it over a resident's clothing
