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Question 1 of 5

Which of the following would be the best response by a nursing assistant if he forgets how to perform a procedure?

A. The NA should review the steps of the procedure in the procedure manual.

B. The NA should perform the procedure anyway, knowing the correct order will come to him.

C. The NA should check online for instructions on how to perform the procedure.

D. The NA should ask the resident for a reminder on how to perform the procedure.

Correct Answer: The NA should review the steps of the procedure in the procedure manual.

Question 2 of 5

A patient scheduled for major surgery will receive general anesthesia. Why is inhalation anesthesia often used to provide the desired actions?

A. rapid excretion and reversal of effects

B. safe administration in the patients own room

C. involves only the respiratory system and skin

D. slow onset of action and maintains reflexes

Correct Answer: rapid excretion and reversal of effects

Question 3 of 5

2 Which of the following would be considered an incident?

A. Mrs. Storey eats half of her dinner.

B. Mrs. Desmond's family thanks a nursing assistant for taking care of her.

C. Mr. Noble wants to go for a walk after his bath.

D. Ms. Martin falls in the bathroom but seems uninjured.

Correct Answer: Ms. Martin falls in the bathroom but seems uninjured.

Question 4 of 5

A nursing assistant must usually take the state test within ______ months after training.

A. 6

B. 12

C. 24

D. 36

Correct Answer: 6

Question 5 of 5

If you are looking for trends in a patient's vital signs, what record would you consult first

A. Admission sheet

B. The TPR chart

C. Admission nursing assessment

D. Activity flow sheet

Correct Answer: The TPR chart

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