Question 1

Persons receiving care in hospitals are called&#10;A) Patients&#10;B) Clients&#10;C) Residents&#10;D) Individuals

Accepted Answer

The term "patient" is most commonly used in hospitals to refer to individuals who are receiving medical treatment and care. "Clients" typically refers to individuals who utilize services from a business or agency, "residents" typically refers to individuals who live in long-term care facilities or nursing homes, and "individuals" is a more general term that can refer to anyone.

Question 2

Which health team member assesses, makes nursing diagnoses, plans, implements, and evaluates nursing care?&#10;A) RN&#10;B) LPN&#10;C) Nursing assistant&#10;D) Case manager

Accepted Answer

Only Registered Nurses (RNs) are educated and trained to assess, make nursing diagnoses, plan, implement, and evaluate nursing care for patients. The other healthcare team members listed may assist with aspects of patient care but are not responsible for the full scope of the nursing process.

Question 3

Which health team member assesses and plans for the nutritional needs of patients and residents?&#10;A) The RN&#10;B) The dietitian&#10;C) The pharmacist&#10;D) The doctor

Accepted Answer

The dietitian is the health team member who specializes in assessing and planning for the nutritional needs of patients and residents. They have the expertise to create individualized meal plans and provide education on healthy eating habits. While other members of the healthcare team may also discuss nutrition with their patients, the dietitian is specifically trained in this area.

Question 4

Which health team member deals with social, emotional, and environmental issues affecting illness and recovery?&#10;A) Speech-language pathologist&#10;B) Podiatrist&#10;C) Activities director&#10;D) Social worker

Accepted Answer

Social workers are trained to address social, emotional, and environmental issues affecting illness and recovery. They provide patients and families with counseling, connect them to supportive resources and services, and help them navigate complex healthcare systems. Speech-language pathologists are specialists in communication and swallowing disorders, podiatrists focus on foot and ankle health, and activities directors plan and implement recreational programs for patients.

Question 5

Assisted living residences (ALRs) provide the following except&#10;A) Housing&#10;B) Personal care&#10;C) Complex medical care&#10;D) Social activities

Accepted Answer

Assisted living residences (ALRs) typically do not provide complex medical care, although they may allow outside medical providers to come in and provide such care. ALRs generally provide housing, personal care, and social activities.

Question 6

An RN is responsible for the person's total care. This is called&#10;A) Team nursing&#10;B) Primary nursing&#10;C) Functional nursing&#10;D) Patient-focused care

Accepted Answer

Primary nursing is a care model in which an RN is responsible for the total care of the person throughout their stay or episode of care. They are the main point of contact and coordinate care with other members of the healthcare team. This model allows for continuity of care and a more personalized approach to the person's needs. Team nursing involves RNs, LPNs/LVNs, and assistive personnel working together to provide care to a group of persons. Functional nursing involves dividing tasks based on specific skills, such as medication administration or vital signs, among various team members. Patient-focused care prioritizes the person's preferences and needs and involves the person, family, and healthcare team in decision-making.

Question 7

A hospice is&#10;A) A skilled nursing facility&#10;B) A home health care agency&#10;C) A health care program for persons who present dangers to themselves or others&#10;D) An agency or program for persons who are dying

Accepted Answer

A hospice is an agency or program that provides care to persons who are terminally ill and are nearing the end of their lives. The focus of hospice care is on managing pain and providing comfort, rather than trying to cure the illness. Hospice care can be provided in the patient's home, in a hospice facility, or in a hospital.

Question 8

Functional nursing is&#10;A) A nursing care pattern focusing on tasks and jobs&#10;B) A nursing care pattern in which an RN is responsible for the person's total care&#10;C) A team of nursing staff led by an RN who delegates care to other nurses&#10;D) Moving services from departments to the bedside

Accepted Answer

Functional nursing is a nursing care pattern that focuses on breaking down tasks and jobs into specific roles and responsibilities for each nursing staff member. Each member performs a specific task or set of tasks for multiple patients. This type of nursing care can often lead to fragmented care and a lack of continuity for the patient.

Question 9

As a nursing assistant, you are part of&#10;A) The health team and the nursing team&#10;B) The board of trustees&#10;C) The case management team&#10;D) The prospective payment system

Accepted Answer

Nursing assistants are part of the health team and the nursing team, along with nurses, physicians, therapists, and other healthcare professionals. They work under the supervision of a registered nurse and provide basic patient care such as bathing, feeding, and grooming. Nursing assistants are essential members of the healthcare team and assist in providing quality care to patients.

Question 10

Which health team member is responsible for diagnosing and treating diseases and injuries?&#10;A) Nurse practitioner&#10;B) RN&#10;C) Physician&#10;D) Physician's assistant

Accepted Answer

Physicians are trained medical professionals who are responsible for diagnosing and treating diseases and injuries. Nurses and physician assistants can assist in these tasks, but ultimately it is the physician who has the authority and expertise to make diagnoses and prescribe treatments. Nurse practitioners may have some diagnostic and treatment responsibilities, but their scope of practice is more limited than that of a physician.

Question 11

Which health team member is responsible for the entire nursing staff?&#10;A) Nurse manager&#10;B) Charge nurse&#10;C) Staff nurse&#10;D) Director of nursing

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Question 12

Persons living in long-term care centers are called&#10;A) Patients&#10;B) Clients&#10;C) Residents&#10;D) Individuals

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Question 13

LPNs/LVNs may be supervised by all of the following except&#10;A) RN&#10;B) Nursing assistant&#10;C) Licensed doctor&#10;D) Licensed dentist

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Question 14

Nursing assistants may report to the following except&#10;A) An RN&#10;B) An LPN/LVN&#10;C) A nurse manager&#10;D) Another nursing assistant

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Question 15

A federal health insurance program for persons 65 years of age and older is&#10;A) Private insurance&#10;B) Group insurance&#10;C) An HMO&#10;D) Medicare

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Question 16

The nursing team involves the following except&#10;A) Doctors&#10;B) RNs&#10;C) LPNs&#10;D) Nursing assistants

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Question 17

These individuals perform delegated nursing tasks under the supervision of a licensed nurse.&#10;A) Nurse practitioners&#10;B) Social workers&#10;C) Nursing assistants&#10;D) Medical technologists

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Question 18

An on-going illness that is slow or gradual in onset and for which there is no known cure is&#10;A) An acute illness&#10;B) A chronic illness&#10;C) A terminal illness&#10;D) A physical illness

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Question 19

An assisted living residence (ALR)&#10;A) Provides three meals a day and housekeeping, laundry, and some health services&#10;B) Is for persons with terminal illnesses&#10;C) Provides complex, on-going rehabilitation&#10;D) Is for persons with chronic mental illness

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Question 20

An acute illness is&#10;A) A sudden illness from which the person is expected to recover&#10;B) An on-going illness for which there is no known cure&#10;C) An illness that is slow or gradual in onset&#10;D) An illness for which there is no reasonable expectation of recovery

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Question 21

The goal of the health team is to&#10;A) Provide quality care&#10;B) Carry out the doctor's orders&#10;C) Develop care plans for patients and residents&#10;D) Follow agency policies and procedures

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Question 22

Persons who are mentally ill&#10;A) Are confused and disoriented&#10;B) Have limited language and learning abilities&#10;C) Are angry and withdrawn&#10;D) Have problems with behavior and function

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Question 23

An illness from which the person will not likely recover is&#10;A) An acute illness&#10;B) A terminal illness&#10;C) A hospice illness&#10;D) Respite care

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Question 24

Short-term nursing center residents&#10;A) Have birth defects&#10;B) Have childhood injuries or diseases&#10;C) Are recovering from acute illness, surgery, fractures, or other injuries&#10;D) Are dying

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Question 25

Medicaid is&#10;A) A preferred provider organization&#10;B) A health care payment program sponsored by the federal government and operated by the states&#10;C) A private insurance plan bought by individuals&#10;D) A federal health insurance program for persons 65 years of age or older

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Question 26

During the survey process your role is to&#10;A) Protect the person's rights&#10;B) Discourage the family members from speaking to a surveyor&#10;C) Hide in the supply room so that the surveyors can speak only to nurses&#10;D) Guess at any answer you do not know

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Question 27

Generally, persons needing complete care in long-term care centers&#10;A) Know who and where they are, the year, and time of day&#10;B) Can meet their needs&#10;C) Are very disabled, confused, or disoriented&#10;D) Can say what they need and want

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Deck 1: Hospitals and Nursing Centers