Next Core Knowledge and Fundamentals 3

Question 1

When measuring blood pressure, which sound marks the systolic reading?

Accepted Answer

The first Korotkoff sound heard

Answer

The first Korotkoff sound heard as the cuff deflates indicates the systolic blood pressure.

Question 2

A resident in a long-term care facility refuses their morning medications. The nursing assistant should:

Accepted Answer

Respect the refusal and report it to the nurse

Answer

Patients have the right to refuse treatment; the nursing assistant must respect this and report it to the nurse.

Question 3

Which technique is most important when transferring a patient from bed to wheelchair to prevent injury?

Accepted Answer

Using proper body mechanics with a wide stance and bent knees

Answer

Proper body mechanics—wide stance, bent knees, straight back—protect both the nursing assistant and patient during transfers.

Question 4

The medical abbreviation 'NPO' means a patient should:

Accepted Answer

Receive nothing by mouth

Answer

NPO stands for 'nil per os,' a Latin phrase meaning 'nothing by mouth.'

Question 5

Which of the following is an example of passive range-of-motion (ROM) exercise?

Accepted Answer

The nursing assistant moves the patient's limbs through their range

Answer

Passive ROM is performed by the caregiver moving the patient's joints without the patient using their own muscles.

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