Question 1

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.

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

The term "resident" is commonly used in long-term care centers because it emphasizes the idea that this is their home, not just a temporary location for medical treatment. Other terms like "patient" or "client" may be more appropriate in hospital or outpatient settings, but in long-term care centers, "resident" is the most respectful and accurate term. "Individuals" is too general and does not specifically refer to those living in long-term care centers.

Question 3

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 do provide housing, personal care, and social activities, but they are not equipped to provide complex medical care. ALRs are not considered medical facilities and are not typically staffed with medical professionals. Residents who require complex medical care usually need to be transferred to a nursing home or hospital.

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

The nursing team usually consists of RNs, LPNs, and nursing assistants. Doctors are not usually considered a part of the nursing team as they have a different role and level of responsibility.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

Diagnosing and treating diseases and injuries is within the scope of practice of a doctor (also known as a physician). While nurse practitioners, RNs, and physician's assistants may have some diagnostic and treatment responsibilities, the primary responsibility lies with the doctor.

Question 6

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

Accepted Answer

A chronic illness is defined as a long-term condition that persists over time, typically for more than three months. It is slow or gradual in onset and there is often no known cure. Examples of chronic illnesses include diabetes, arthritis, and heart disease. An acute illness, on the other hand, is a sudden and often severe illness that comes on quickly and typically resolves within a short period of time. A terminal illness is a disease or condition that cannot be cured and will eventually result in death. A physical illness refers specifically to a health condition that affects the body's physical functioning.

Question 7

Nursing assistants may report to the following except&#10;A) An RN&#10;B) The medical director&#10;C) An LPN/LVN&#10;D) A primary nurse

Accepted Answer

Nursing assistants typically report to RNs, LPNs/LVNs, or primary nurses on the healthcare team. The medical director, who oversees the medical aspects of the facility, is not typically involved in the day-to-day operations of patient care and would not supervise nursing assistants directly.

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

It would not be appropriate for a nursing assistant to report to another nursing assistant. Reporting to an RN, LPN/LVN, or nurse manager would be within the standard hierarchy of a healthcare facility.

Question 9

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

A social worker typically addresses social, emotional, and environmental issues affecting illness and recovery. Speech-language pathologists work with communication and swallowing disorders, podiatrists specialize in foot care, and activities directors typically plan recreational activities for patients.

Question 10

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

Accepted Answer

Nursing assistants are commonly referred to as Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) or Nursing Aides. They assist in providing basic nursing care to patients, such as bathing, grooming, feeding, and monitoring vital signs. They work under the supervision of a licensed nurse and are an important part of the healthcare team. Nurse practitioners, social workers, and medical technologists have different roles and responsibilities within the healthcare system.

Question 11

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

Accepted Answer

The answer of An acute illness is&#10;A) A sudden illness...

Question 12

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

Accepted Answer

The answer of Which health team member is responsible for...

Question 13

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

The answer of You are part of&#10;A) The health team...

Question 14

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

The answer of Functional nursing is&#10;A) A nursing care pattern...

Question 15

LPNs/LVNs are supervised by&#10;A) Licensed doctors, licensed dentists, and RNs&#10;B) Physical therapists and occupational therapists&#10;C) Agency administrators&#10;D) Social workers, pharmacists, and RNs

Accepted Answer

The answer of LPNs/LVNs are supervised by&#10;A) Licensed doctors, licensed...

Question 16

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

Accepted Answer

The answer of Persons receiving care in hospitals are called&#10;A)...

Question 17

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

The answer of Which health team member assesses, makes nursing...

Question 18

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

The answer of An RN is responsible for the person's...

Question 19

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

The answer of A hospice is&#10;A) A skilled nursing facility&#10;B)...

Question 20

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

Accepted Answer

The answer of An assisted living residence (ALR)&#10;A) Provides three...

Question 21

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

Accepted Answer

The answer of A federal health insurance program for persons...

Question 22

Which is not a patient right? The right to&#10;A) A clean and safe setting&#10;B) Privacy&#10;C) Be involved in care&#10;D) Information about other patients

Accepted Answer

The answer of Which is not a patient right? The...

Question 23

Residents of long-term care centers are informed of their rights&#10;A) Orally and in writing&#10;B) After they are admitted to the nursing center&#10;C) By the doctor&#10;D) Only if the resident asks to receive information

Accepted Answer

The answer of Residents of long-term care centers are informed...

Question 24

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

Accepted Answer

The answer of The goal of the health team is...

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 with disabilities

Accepted Answer

The answer of Medicaid is&#10;A) A preferred provider organization&#10;B) A...

Question 26

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

Accepted Answer

The answer of Persons who are mentally ill&#10;A) Are confused...

Question 27

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

Accepted Answer

The answer of An illness from which the person will...

Question 28

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

Accepted Answer

The answer of Generally, persons needing complete care in long-term...

Question 29

Residents of nursing centers do not have the right to&#10;A) Form and take part in resident and family groups&#10;B) Free care&#10;C) Keep and use personal items&#10;D) Voice concerns

Accepted Answer

The answer of Residents of nursing centers do not have...

Question 30

You have an important role in meeting standards and in the survey process. Your role involves the following except&#10;A) Providing quality care&#10;B) Interviewing patients and families&#10;C) Helping keep the agency clean and safe&#10;D) Following agency policies and procedures

Accepted Answer

The answer of You have an important role in meeting...

Question 31

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

Accepted Answer

The answer of Short-term nursing center residents&#10;A) Have birth defects&#10;B)...

Question 32

Restraints are ordered by the&#10;A) Nurse&#10;B) Interdisciplinary health care team&#10;C) Doctor&#10;D) The person's legal representative

Accepted Answer

The answer of Restraints are ordered by the&#10;A) Nurse&#10;B) Interdisciplinary...

Question 33

A resident's son is visiting. Which will not protect the person's privacy?&#10;A) Allowing the person and her son to visit without interrupting&#10;B) Asking the person's son to leave while you give care&#10;C) Exposing the person's body in front of her son&#10;D) Allowing the person's son to read her mail to her in private

Accepted Answer

The answer of A resident's son is visiting. Which will...

Question 34

Which statement is correct?&#10;A) Restraints are used to discipline a person.&#10;B) Restraints are used if you feel they are needed.&#10;C) Restraints are used for staff convenience.&#10;D) Restraint use requires a doctor's order.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Which statement is correct?&#10;A) Restraints are used...

Question 35

Residents of nursing centers can work for the following reasons except&#10;A) For care, care items, and privileges&#10;B) If the person wants to&#10;C) For activity reasons&#10;D) For rehabilitation reasons

Accepted Answer

The answer of Residents of nursing centers can work for...

Deck 1: Introduction to Hospitals and Nursing Centers