Question 1

A helpful way for an NA to respond to hallucinations is to

Accepted Answer

Tell the resident that she can see the hallucination too

Question 2

When is using activity therapy a good idea for residents with AD?

Accepted Answer

Most stages of AD

Question 3

Confusion can occur in older persons because

Accepted Answer

Blood flow to the brain is reduced

Question 4

When a resident with AD cannot understand basic instructions, it is a good idea to use

Accepted Answer

Short words, pictures, and gestures

Question 5

When caring for a dying resident with diminished senses, a nursing assistant should

Accepted Answer

Observe body language

Question 6

The fear of being in a confined space is called

Accepted Answer

Claustrophobia

Question 7

A brain disorder that affects a person's ability to think clearly and understand reality is

Accepted Answer

Schizophrenia

Question 8

Which of the following statements is true of using validation therapy?

Accepted Answer

An NA makes no attempt to reorient the resident to actual circumstances.

Question 9

An NA can respond to sundowning by

Accepted Answer

Setting a bedtime routine and keeping it

Question 10

A resident is confused. Which is incorrect?

Accepted Answer

Remove the person's eyeglasses and hearing aid to prevent loss or breakage.

Question 11

What does palliative care involve?

Accepted Answer

Pain relief and comfort

Question 12

When a resident with AD shows memory loss, the NA should

Accepted Answer

Repeat herself using the same words

Question 13

An attitude that is helpful in hospice work is

Accepted Answer

Being sensitive to individual needs

Question 14

In infants, physical development moves from

Accepted Answer

The head down

Question 15

Which of the fllowing stages of child development involves children learning to speak, gaining coordination of their limbs, and gaining control over their bladders and bowels?

Accepted Answer

Toddler (ages 1 to 3)

Question 16

Which of the following is part of The Dying Person's Bill of Rights?

Accepted Answer

I have the right to have my questions answered honestly.

Question 17

A patient has AD. The person is trying to tell you something. What should you do?

Accepted Answer

Offer words and ideas to help the person communicate

Question 18

Which of the following would be the best way for an NA to respond to inappropriate sexual behavior?

Accepted Answer

The NA should take the resident to a private area.

Question 19

A resident is in the last stage of AD. The person's care plan includes the following. Which should you question?

Accepted Answer

Providing all activities of daily living (ADL)

Question 20

Which of the following should a nursing assistant do if a resident is confused?

Accepted Answer

Stay calm and provide a quiet environment

Question 21

Which of the following statements is true of Alzheimer's disease(AD)?

Accepted Answer

Skills a person has used over a lifetime are usually kept longer

Question 22

When a resident with AD perseverates, the NA should

Accepted Answer

Answer questions each time they are asked

Question 23

One way for an NA to help a resident with AD with eating is to

Accepted Answer

Answer not available

Question 24

A resident has AD. The person's communication is impaired. When talking to the person, do the following except

Accepted Answer

Explain why the person's answer is wrong

Question 25

If a resident with AD has problems with bathing, the NA should

Accepted Answer

Schedule bathing when the resident is least agitated

Question 26

Which of the following is an appropriate way for a nursing assistant to care for a resident with a mental health disorder?

Accepted Answer

The NA should support the resident and his family and friends.

Question 27

When a resident with AD hoards and rummages, the NA should

Accepted Answer

Provide a rummage drawer

Question 28

Cognitive function involves the following except

Accepted Answer

Judgment and behavior

Question 29

If a nursing assistant notices abusive behavior from a family member towards a resident, she should

Accepted Answer

Report it to the nurse immediately

Question 30

_______is the special care that focuses on the dignity and comfort of the dying person.

Accepted Answer

Hospice

Question 31

Which of the following is a type of therapy that involves having residents with Alzheimer's disease remember and talk about the past?

Accepted Answer

Reminiscence therapy

Question 32

Confusion may be caused by

Accepted Answer

A urinary tract infection

Question 33

Which statement about dementia is incorrect?

Accepted Answer

Most older people show signs and symptoms of dementia.

Question 34

Which of the following is a sign of approaching death?

Accepted Answer

Decreasing blood pressure

Question 35

If a resident with AD shows violent behavior, the NA should

Accepted Answer

Leave the resident alone until he calms down

Question 36

When a resident with AD is frightened, the NA should

Accepted Answer

Check her body language to make sure she is not tense or hurried

Question 37

The NA's responsibilities regarding postmortem care include

Accepted Answer

Removing equipment from the room

Question 38

If a resident with AD has problems with dressing, the NA should

Accepted Answer

Lay out clothes in the order they should be put on

Question 39

Which statement about delirium is incorrect?

Accepted Answer

Onset is gradual.

Question 40

If a resident with AD is incontinent, the NA should

Accepted Answer

Mark the bathroom with a sign or picture

Question 41

The ability to think logically and clearly is called

Accepted Answer

Cognition

Question 42

How can an NA give emotional support to a resident who is dying?

Accepted Answer

By listening more

Question 43

The last sense to leave the body is usually the sense of

Accepted Answer

Hearing

Question 44

Delirium is

Accepted Answer

A state of sudden, severe confusion and rapid changes in brain function

Question 45

If a resident with AD has lost most of his verbal skills, the NA should

Accepted Answer

Use touch, smiles, and laughter

Question 46

A hallucination is

Accepted Answer

Seeing, hearing, smelling, or feeling something that is not real

Question 47

Which of the following is true of advance directives?

Accepted Answer

Advance directives must be honored

Question 48

Children in their______ years develop language skills, learn to play cooperatively in groups, and begin to learn right from wrong.

Accepted Answer

Toddler (ages 1 to 3)