MCQ Flashcards
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A resident refuses to take their prescribed medication. What should the nurse aide do first?
Answer: Report the refusal to the nurse immediately
Medication refusal must be reported to the nurse immediately so appropriate action can be taken.
When performing passive range-of-motion exercises, the nurse aide should move each joint:
Answer: Only to the point of resistance or pain
Joints should be moved through their range of motion only to the point of resistance or pain to prevent injury.
Which of the following is an example of a resident's psychosocial need?
Answer: Opportunities for socialization and companionship
Psychosocial needs include emotional, social, and mental well-being, such as socialization and companionship.
A nurse aide notices a resident has a red, non-blanchable area on their coccyx. This is most likely a:
Answer: Stage 1 pressure injury
A Stage 1 pressure injury presents as intact skin with non-blanchable redness over a bony prominence.
When a resident is on aspiration precautions, the nurse aide should position them during meals at:
Answer: 90-degree angle (fully upright) or as close as possible
A 90-degree upright position minimizes the risk of aspiration during meals.
The abbreviation 'NPO' on a resident's care plan means:
Answer: Nothing by mouth
NPO stands for 'nil per os,' a Latin phrase meaning nothing by mouth, including food and fluids.
Which action by a nurse aide constitutes neglect?
Answer: Leaving a resident in a soiled brief for an extended period
Leaving a resident in a soiled brief for an extended period is neglect, as it fails to meet basic hygiene needs.