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Question 1 of 5

A superficial burn is also known as a

A. First-degree burn

B. Third-degree burn

C. Second-degree burn

D. Fourth-degree burn

Correct Answer: First-degree burn

Question 2 of 5

One way for a nursing assistant to determine whether to perform a procedure or not is to

A. Perform all procedures even if he has no training in the procedures

B. Perform a procedure if he has forgotten how to do it because he will know the steps once he starts

C. Perform a procedure if it is not in his job description but he knows how to do it

D. Perform a procedure if it is within his scope of practice

Correct Answer: Perform a procedure if it is within his scope of practice

Question 3 of 5

For which situation would it be appropriate to seek expert advice when completing workplace risk assessments?

A. When risk assessing staff with limited experience using a new piece of machinery.

B. When risk assessing competent staff working in an office setting in the workplace.

C. When risk assessing a replacement piece of equipment used by experienced staff.

D. When risk assessing experienced members of staff using a piece of machinery.

Correct Answer: When risk assessing staff with limited experience using a new piece of machinery.

Question 4 of 5

Guidelines for the nursing assistant to give proper catheter care include

A. Making sure the drainage bag hangs higher than the level of the hips or bladder

B. Disconnecting the catheter when positioning or transferring the resident

C. Keeping the genital area clean to prevent infection

D. Hanging the drainage bag from the bedrail

Correct Answer: Keeping the genital area clean to prevent infection

Question 5 of 5

The guidelines known as _____________ are used for diseases that are spread through direct contact with another person or object.

A. Airborne Precautions

B. Droplet Precautions

C. Contact Precautions

D. Standard Precautions

Correct Answer: Contact Precautions

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