a. shingles
b. pneumonia
“Stop crying.”
d. urinary tract infection
Answer: “Stop crying.”
2. Which of the following is not true of blindness?
a. Always identify yourself before touching a blind person.
b. Diabetes is an important cause of blindness.
c. Most legally blind or visually-impaired people have no sight at all.
d. Ask if a blind person needs help before giving assistance.
Answer: c. Most legally blind or visually-impaired people have no sight at all.
3. It is important that dressings remain:
a. clean and dry.
b. loose to admit air.
c. tight to keep out bacteria.
d. untouched until ordered removed.
a. tell him that weakness is normal at his age.
b. report this to a licensed person immediately.
c. prop him up with pillows.
d. pass it on at end of shift.
a. unwashed hands
b. airborne bacteria
c. contaminated food
d. sick visitors
Answer: a. unwashed hands
6. A resident is standing in the hallway holding a bag, and asks the nurses’ aide when the train is due. The aide should tell her:
a. that she is being ridiculous.
b. where she is, in a matter-of-fact tone of voice
c. to go back to her room.
d. that it should be here any time now.
Answer: b. where she is, in a matter-of-fact tone of voice
7. A patient is sobbing. What is the best thing for the nursing assistant to say?
a. “You appear sad.”
b. “Cheer up.”
c. “Don’t be a baby.”
d. “Stop crying.”
Answer: a. “You appear sad.”
8. . A client with a chest injury has suffered flail chest. A nurse assesses the client for which most distinctive sign of flail chest?
a. Paradoxical chest movement
b. Hypotension
c. Cyanosis
d. Dyspnea, especially on exhalation
