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NACC PRACTICE EXAMNACC PRACTICE EXAM1. The most pressing cause1. The most pressing cause of health care reform has beenof health care reform has beenA.A. Rising costs of providing technology, drugs and servicesRising costs of providing technology, drugs and servicesB.B. The depressionThe depressionC.C. Lack of available technologyLack of available technologyD.D. Lack of accessibilityLack of accessibility2.2.Which Law ensures that every citizen has acWhich Law ensures that every citizen has access to health care?cess to health care?A.A. The long term care facilities actThe long term care facilities actB.B. The Canada health actThe Canada health actC.C. The Medical care actThe Medical care actD.D. The hospital insurance and diagnostic services actThe hospital insurance and diagnostic services act3.3.Support services provided through home care do notSupport services provided through home care do not includeincludeA.A. Personal carePersonal careB.B. Assistance with activities of daily livingAssistance with activities of daily livingC.C. Respiratory therapyRespiratory therapyD.D. Assistance with homeAssistance with home managementmanagement4.4.A holistic approach to health is one thatA holistic approach to health is one thatA.A. Takes a realistic view of aTakes a realistic view of a person's health problemsperson's health problemsB.B. Takes into account theTakes into account the whole personwhole personC.C. Focuses on the person's illness orFocuses on the person's illness or disabilitydisabilityD.D. Focuses on the person's physical healthFocuses on the person's physical health5.5.Which of the following is false? People with sWhich of the following is false? People with strong emotional healthtrong emotional healthA.A. Show their emotions easilyShow their emotions easilyB.B. Have strong self esteemHave strong self esteemC.C. Exhibit self controlExhibit self controlD.D. Are aware of their own strengths andAre aware of their own strengths and weaknessesweaknesses6.6.An acute illnessAn acute illnessA.A. Appears suddenly and lasts a shortAppears suddenly and lasts a short timetimeB.B. Is a slow, progressive illnessIs a slow, progressive illnessC.C. Results in disabilityResults in disabilityD.D. People usually recoverPeople usually recover7.7.Which of the following is not trueWhich of the following is not true of chronic illness?of chronic illness?A.A. It is a slowIt is a slow progressive illnessprogressive illnessB.B. The symptoms often appearThe symptoms often appear graduallygraduallyC.C. It may result in physical orIt may result in physical or mental disabilitymental disabilityD.D. People usually recoverPeople usually recover8.8.Maslow's hierarchy of needs canMaslow's hierarchy of needs can best be described asbest be described asA.A. Another term for psychosocial healthAnother term for psychosocial healthB.B. A system that arranges human needs intoA system that arranges human needs into categoriescategoriesC.C. Physiological and safety needsPhysiological and safety needs

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D.D. Love and belonging needsLove and belonging needs9.9.Which statement about the Canadian charter of rights andWhich statement about the Canadian charter of rights and freedoms is false?freedoms is false?A.A. It is part of theIt is part of the Canadian constitutionCanadian constitutionB.B. It does not apply at a provincial levelIt does not apply at a provincial levelC.C. It protectsIt protectsCanadian’sCanadian’sright to equality before andright to equality before and under the lawunder the lawD.D. It protects Canadian's right to freedom andIt protects Canadian's right to freedom and expressionexpression10.10.The provincial human rights codes doThe provincial human rights codes do not promotenot promoteA.A. Freedom from discriminatiFreedom from discrimination andon and harassmentharassmentB.B. Equal treatment with respect toEqual treatment with respect to services and facilitiesservices and facilitiesC.C. The right to voteThe right to voteD.D. Equal treatment with respect to age, sex and eEqual treatment with respect to age, sex and ethnicitythnicity11.11.Which of the following is not required for aWhich of the following is not required for a person to make informed consent?person to make informed consent?A.A. InformatiInformation about the nature ofon about the nature of the treatmentthe treatmentB.B. A discussion of the potential risks and sA discussion of the potential risks and side effects of the treatmentide effects of the treatmentC.C. Reassurance that the proposed treatment is the best andReassurance that the proposed treatment is the best and only optiononly optionD.D. InformatiInformation about the likelyon about the likely consequences of not havingconsequences of not having the treatmentthe treatment12.12.Which of the following statement about negligence is false?Which of the following statement about negligence is false?A.A. It is an unintentional tortIt is an unintentional tortB.B. The negligent person did not actThe negligent person did not act in a reasonable mannerin a reasonable mannerC.C. Harm was caused to a person or a person's propertyHarm was caused to a person or a person's propertyD.D. A prison term is likelyA prison term is likely13.13.The intentional attempt or threat to touch aThe intentional attempt or threat to touch a person's body without the person's consentperson's body without the person's consentA.A. AssaultAssaultB.B. BatteryBatteryC.C. DefamationDefamationD.D. False imprisonmentFalse imprisonment14.14.The illegal restraint of another's person movement isThe illegal restraint of another's person movement isA.A. AssaultAssaultB.B. BatteryBatteryC.C. DefamationDefamationD.D. False imprisonmentFalse imprisonment15.15.Which is false?Which is false?A.A. Race refers to aRace refers to a group of people who share similar physicalgroup of people who share similar physical traitstraitsB.B. A country has one ethnic groupA country has one ethnic groupC.C. A person's culture influences health and illness practisesA person's culture influences health and illness practisesD.D. People within an ethnic community often share a cPeople within an ethnic community often share a common history and identify with one anotherommon history and identify with one another16.16.You and Mr. Long areYou and Mr. Long are talking; Mr. Long avoids facing you steppingtalking; Mr. Long avoids facing you stepping back from you. Which is false?back from you. Which is false?A.A. Culture influences communicationCulture influences communicationB.B. Culture may affect rolesCulture may affect roles and responsibilitiesand responsibilitiesC.C. All people respond to cultural differences in theAll people respond to cultural differences in the same waysame way

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D.D. Culture affects how people view health care andCulture affects how people view health care and illnessillness17.17.Which is false?Which is false?A.A. Prejudice is an attitude that judges people based onPrejudice is an attitude that judges people based on their group membershiptheir group membershipB.B. In some cases prejudice is acceptableIn some cases prejudice is acceptableC.C. Prejudice frequently leads toPrejudice frequently leads to discriminationdiscriminationD.D. Stereotypes are often associated with prejudiceStereotypes are often associated with prejudice18.18.Activities of daily living areActivities of daily living areA.A. Physical exercises that people perform daily to keep themselves fitPhysical exercises that people perform daily to keep themselves fitB.B. Activities that support workers perform to preventActivities that support workers perform to prevent injuriesinjuriesC.C. Self-care activitiSelf-care activities that people perform daily toes that people perform daily to remain independent and to function in societyremain independent and to function in societyD.D. Social and recreationalSocial and recreational activitiesactivities19.19.Support workers areSupport workers areA.A. Unregulated health care workersUnregulated health care workersB.B. Licensed health care workersLicensed health care workersC.C. Members of a professional collegeMembers of a professional collegeD.D. Members of a regulatory bodyMembers of a regulatory body20.20.Professionalism isProfessionalism isA.A. An approach to work usedAn approach to work used only by members of regulated professionsonly by members of regulated professionsB.B. An approach to work thatAn approach to work that demonstrates respect for others, commitdemonstrates respect for others, commitment, competence, and appropriate behaviourment, competence, and appropriate behaviourC.C. A commitment made byA commitment made by regulated professionalsregulated professionalsD.D. Another term for confidentialityAnother term for confidentiality21.21.Which work setting may provide acute care?Which work setting may provide acute care?A.A. Home careHome careB.B. Long term care facilitiesLong term care facilitiesC.C. Assisted living facilitiesAssisted living facilitiesD.D. HospitalsHospitals22.22.What type of service aimsWhat type of service aims to provide a temporary break to family caregiversto provide a temporary break to family caregiversA.A. Acute-care servicesAcute-care servicesB.B. Palliative carePalliative careC.C. Respite servicesRespite servicesD.D. Outpatient servicesOutpatient services23.23.Residents in retirement facilities generally includeResidents in retirement facilities generally includeA.A. People with mental illnessPeople with mental illnessB.B. Young adults with physicalYoung adults with physical or other disabilitiesor other disabilitiesC.C. Frail, older adults with multiple health problemsFrail, older adults with multiple health problemsD.D. Older adults with limited care needsOlder adults with limited care needs24.24.The membership of a health careThe membership of a health care team is determined byteam is determined byA.A. The client's needsThe client's needsB.B. The RN'S needsThe RN'S needsC.C. The physician's needsThe physician's needs

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D.D. The needs of theThe needs of the client's familyclient's family25.25.Which of the following is a benefit to the team approach to health careWhich of the following is a benefit to the team approach to health careA.A. OpportunitiOpportunitieses for confidentialityfor confidentialityB.B. OpportunitiOpportunities fores for delegationdelegationC.C. OpportunitiOpportunitieses for collaborationfor collaborationD.D. OpportunitiOpportunities for ases for assignment of taskssignment of tasks26.26.In a community setting, who usually assesses, monitors, and evaluates a client's needsIn a community setting, who usually assesses, monitors, and evaluates a client's needs and coordinates theand coordinates theservices of the health care inservices of the health care in a community team?a community team?A.A. The family physicianThe family physicianB.B. The caseThe case managermanagerC.C. The occupational therapistThe occupational therapistD.D. The social workerThe social worker27.27.If an RN delegates a task to you, which statement is true?If an RN delegates a task to you, which statement is true?A.A. The RN is completely responsible for your actions, you are notThe RN is completely responsible for your actions, you are not responsibleresponsibleB.B. The RN has overall responsibility for your actions, you areThe RN has overall responsibility for your actions, you are also responsiblealso responsibleC.C. You are completely responsible for your actions, the RN isYou are completely responsible for your actions, the RN is not responsiblenot responsibleD.D. Neither you orNeither you or the RN are responsithe RN are responsibleble28.28.Stress isStress isA.A. The way you cope with and adjust to every day livingThe way you cope with and adjust to every day livingB.B. The emotional, behavioral, or physical response to an event orThe emotional, behavioral, or physical response to an event or situationsituationC.C. A mental or emotional disorderA mental or emotional disorderD.D. A thought or ideaA thought or idea29.29.Which does not influence aWhich does not influence a person's reaction to a stressor?person's reaction to a stressor?A.A. Past experiences with the same stressorPast experiences with the same stressorB.B. The person's sexThe person's sexC.C. The number of stressors presentThe number of stressors presentD.D. The person's temperament or personalityThe person's temperament or personality30.30.You are angry with aYou are angry with a co-worker. Instead of responding appropriately, you yell at aco-worker. Instead of responding appropriately, you yell at a friend. Which defensefriend. Which defensemechanism is this?mechanism is this?A.A. DenialDenialB.B. ConversionConversionC.C. DisplacementDisplacementD.D. CompensationCompensation31.31.Goals should be SMART. What does SMART stand for?Goals should be SMART. What does SMART stand for?A. Simple, monthly allowable, reasonable, timelyA. Simple, monthly allowable, reasonable, timelyB. Specific, ,measurable, achievable, realistic,B. Specific, ,measurable, achievable, realistic, timely.timely.C. Simple, measurable, aC. Simple, measurable, achievable, reasonable, topicalchievable, reasonable, topicalD. Specific, monthly, allowable, realistic,D. Specific, monthly, allowable, realistic, topicaltopical32.32.Providing a safe environment is an exampleProviding a safe environment is an example ofofA. AutonomyA. Autonomy

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B. JusticeB. JusticeC. BeneficenceC. BeneficenceD. NonmaleficenceD. Nonmaleficence33.33.Respecting personal preferences is an example ofRespecting personal preferences is an example ofA. AutonomyA. AutonomyB. JusticeB. JusticeC. BeneficenceC. BeneficenceD. NonmaleficenceD. Nonmaleficence34.34.Which is not a function of the health care planWhich is not a function of the health care planA. To provide aA. To provide a central reference point on the client's health problems, needs, treatment andcentral reference point on the client's health problems, needs, treatment and carecareB. To enable theB. To enable the health care team to communicate with each other about the clienthealth care team to communicate with each other about the clientC. To ensure that everyoneC. To ensure that everyone provides the same careprovides the same careD. To provide information about the client that neverD. To provide information about the client that never changeschanges35.35.Mrs. Muyama says, "I didn't sleep at all last night because of the pain in my back". This isMrs. Muyama says, "I didn't sleep at all last night because of the pain in my back". This isA. A nursing diagnosisA. A nursing diagnosisB. Subjective dataB. Subjective dataC. An interventionC. An interventionD. Objective dataD. Objective data36.36.A graphic sheetA graphic sheetA. Records a client's activities of daily living (ADL's)A. Records a client's activities of daily living (ADL's)B. Is usedB. Is used to record measurements and observations made three to four times per dayto record measurements and observations made three to four times per dayC. Contains information about the care given, theC. Contains information about the care given, the client responses to care, and observations about the client'sclient responses to care, and observations about the client'sconditionconditionD. Summarizes a client's care and services over aD. Summarizes a client's care and services over a period of timeperiod of time37.37.In 24 hour time, 1330 isIn 24 hour time, 1330 isA. 3:30 pmA. 3:30 pmB. 3:30 amB. 3:30 amC. 1:30 pmC. 1:30 pmD. 1:30 amD. 1:30 am38.38.During an exchange of information, a messageDuring an exchange of information, a message is sendis sendA. From a speaker toA. From a speaker to receiverreceiverB. From a receiver to a speakerB. From a receiver to a speakerC. From a speaker to speakerC. From a speaker to speakerD. Without feedbackD. Without feedback39.39.Which is false?Which is false?A. Verbal communication involves the spoken wordA. Verbal communication involves the spoken wordB. Verbal communication is the truest reflection of aB. Verbal communication is the truest reflection of a person's feelingsperson's feelingsC. Messages can be sC. Messages can be sent by facial expressions, gestures, posture, body movements, appearance, and eye contactent by facial expressions, gestures, posture, body movements, appearance, and eye contactD. Touch means different things to different peopleD. Touch means different things to different people40.40.You and MrsYou and Mrs Jones are talking about her surgery. Which of theJones are talking about her surgery. Which of the following is a closed question?following is a closed question?A. Do you feelA. Do you feel better now?better now?

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B. Tell me what your plans are for home?B. Tell me what your plans are for home?C. What would you do when you fully recover?C. What would you do when you fully recover?D. You said that you would be off work for a while?D. You said that you would be off work for a while?41.41.Focusing is a useful communication tool whenFocusing is a useful communication tool whenA. A person is ramblingA. A person is ramblingB. You want to make sure you understand the messageB. You want to make sure you understand the messageC. You want the person to share thoughts and feelingsC. You want the person to share thoughts and feelingsD. You need informationD. You need information42.42.Which statement willWhich statement will promote communication?promote communication?A. Don't worryA. Don't worryB. Everything will be just fineB. Everything will be just fineC. This is a good facilityC. This is a good facilityD. Why are youD. Why are you crying?crying?43.43.Which is not aWhich is not a barrier to communication?barrier to communication?A. InterruptingA. InterruptingB. Repeating what the person saysB. Repeating what the person saysC. Answering for the personC. Answering for the personD. Giving adviseD. Giving advise44.44.People with receptive aphasia have problems withPeople with receptive aphasia have problems withA. Speaking and writingA. Speaking and writingB. Understanding languageB. Understanding languageC. Moving the mouth, tongue and lipsC. Moving the mouth, tongue and lipsD. Speaking and understanding languageD. Speaking and understanding language45.45.Apraxia of speech is cause byApraxia of speech is cause byA. Brain injuryA. Brain injuryB. Weakness in theB. Weakness in the muscles used to speakmuscles used to speakC. Paralysis in the muscles used toC. Paralysis in the muscles used to speakspeakD. Lack of coordination in the muscles used to speakD. Lack of coordination in the muscles used to speak46.46.People with dysarthriaPeople with dysarthriaA. Make unpredictable speech errorsA. Make unpredictable speech errorsB. Understand what itB. Understand what it’’s saids saidC. Can control the muscles used to speakC. Can control the muscles used to speakD. Cannot read or writeD. Cannot read or write47.47.People with speech and language disordersPeople with speech and language disordersA. Have the same emotional reactions asA. Have the same emotional reactions as those withoutthose withoutB. Are not affected emotionallyB. Are not affected emotionallyC. Often have problems relating to family andC. Often have problems relating to family and friendsfriendsD. Cannot improve theirD. Cannot improve their communicationcommunication48.48.Mr. Poulin has Meniere's disease. Which is likely true?Mr. Poulin has Meniere's disease. Which is likely true?A. He has a middle ear infectionA. He has a middle ear infection

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B. Vertigo is aB. Vertigo is a major symptommajor symptomC. Hearing aids will correct the problemC. Hearing aids will correct the problemD. He has vision problems because of itD. He has vision problems because of it49.49.Which effect of hearing problems is often notWhich effect of hearing problems is often not obvious to others?obvious to others?A. Loneliness andA. Loneliness and social isolationsocial isolationB. Talking to loudlyB. Talking to loudlyC. Asking to repeat thingsC. Asking to repeat thingsD. Answering questionsD. Answering questions inappropriinappropriatelyately50.50.Mr. Poulin's hearing aid is notMr. Poulin's hearing aid is not working; first, you shouldworking; first, you shouldA. See if itA. See if it’’s turned ons turned onB. Wash the hearing aid with sB. Wash the hearing aid with soap andoap and waterwaterC. Have it repairedC. Have it repairedD. Change the batteriesD. Change the batteries51.51.The word distal refers toThe word distal refers toA. The part nearest to the center or point of originA. The part nearest to the center or point of originB. The part farthest from theB. The part farthest from the centre or point of origincentre or point of originC. Located at or toward the back of the body or body partC. Located at or toward the back of the body or body partD. Relating to or located at or near the middle or the midline of the body or body partD. Relating to or located at or near the middle or the midline of the body or body part52.52.Medial refers toMedial refers toA. The part nearest to the centre of point of originA. The part nearest to the centre of point of originB. Relating to or located at the side of the body or body partB. Relating to or located at the side of the body or body partC. Relating to or located at or near the middle or the midline of the body or body partC. Relating to or located at or near the middle or the midline of the body or body partD. Relating to or located at the side of the body or body partD. Relating to or located at the side of the body or body part53.53.What does the abbreviation BRP stand for?What does the abbreviation BRP stand for?A. Bathroom privilegesA. Bathroom privilegesB. BasicB. Basic respiratirespirationsonsC. Breathing rate and pulseC. Breathing rate and pulseD. Back run planD. Back run plan54.54.What is the abbreviation for "at once,What is the abbreviation for "at once, immediately"?immediately"?A. AOIA. AOIB. STATB. STATC. SATC. SATD. STATSD. STATS55.55.What is the most common accident inWhat is the most common accident in all settings?all settings?A. BurnsA. BurnsB. SuffocationsB. SuffocationsC. FallsC. FallsD. PoisoningD. Poisoning56.56.To prevent falls, you should do the following exceptTo prevent falls, you should do the following exceptA. Wipe up spills right awayA. Wipe up spills right away

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B. Turn on night lightsB. Turn on night lightsC. Encourage the use of hand rails and grab barsC. Encourage the use of hand rails and grab barsD. Keep the bedD. Keep the bed in the highest positionin the highest position57.57.Mrs. Carrera always tries to get upMrs. Carrera always tries to get up without help. You should do the following exceptwithout help. You should do the following exceptA. Remind her to callA. Remind her to call for assistancefor assistanceB. Check on her oftenB. Check on her oftenC. Help her toC. Help her to the bathroom at regular intervalsthe bathroom at regular intervalsD. Decide on your own to keep bedrails upD. Decide on your own to keep bedrails up58.58.To prevent equipment accidents, you should doTo prevent equipment accidents, you should do the following exceptthe following exceptA. Use equipment only for itsA. Use equipment only for its intended purposeintended purposeB. Fix broken itemsB. Fix broken itemsC. Stop using electrical equipment if it produces aC. Stop using electrical equipment if it produces a burning odourburning odourD. Use three pronged plugsD. Use three pronged plugs59.59.A fire alarm sounds; which of theA fire alarm sounds; which of the following is unsafefollowing is unsafeA. Turning off oxygenA. Turning off oxygenB. Moving clients to aB. Moving clients to a safe placesafe placeC. Using elevators for aC. Using elevators for a quick exitquick exitD. Closing doors andD. Closing doors and windowswindows60.60.Bed rails are raised whenBed rails are raised whenA. The person triesA. The person tries to get up without assistanceto get up without assistanceB. Your supervisor and careB. Your supervisor and care plan tells you to raise themplan tells you to raise themC. The person has a seizureC. The person has a seizureD. The person isD. The person is restrainrestrain61.61.These statements are aboutThese statements are about restrains. Which is falserestrains. Which is falseA. A restrain can beA. A restrain can be a barrier, device, garment or medicationa barrier, device, garment or medicationB. A restrain limits or restricts a person'sB. A restrain limits or restricts a person's movementsmovementsC. Some medications areC. Some medications are restraintsrestraintsD. A restrain is usedD. A restrain is used to make the staff's workload easierto make the staff's workload easier62.62.Mrs. Know has aMrs. Know has a restrain. You should check her andrestrain. You should check her and the position of the restrain at leastthe position of the restrain at leastA. Every 15 minA. Every 15 minB. Every 30 minB. Every 30 minC. Every hourC. Every hourD. Every two hoursD. Every two hours63.63.Mrs Kwon had mitt restraints. Which of these isMrs Kwon had mitt restraints. Which of these is especially importespecially important to report to the nurseant to report to the nurseA. Her heart rateA. Her heart rateB. Her respiratory rateB. Her respiratory rateC. Why the restraints were appliedC. Why the restraints were appliedD. If you felt aD. If you felt a pulse in the restrainedpulse in the restrained extremitiesextremities64.64.Mr. Boyd has a vest restraint. It is not to tight or loose if you can slideMr. Boyd has a vest restraint. It is not to tight or loose if you can slideA. A fist between the vest and the personA. A fist between the vest and the person

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B. One finger between the vest and the personB. One finger between the vest and the personC. An open hand between the vest and the personC. An open hand between the vest and the personD. Two fingers between the vestD. Two fingers between the vest and the personand the person65.65.Which of the following is not aWhich of the following is not a sign of infectionsign of infectionA. Fever, nausea, vomiting, rash and/or soresA. Fever, nausea, vomiting, rash and/or soresB. Pain or tenderness, redness, and/or swellingB. Pain or tenderness, redness, and/or swellingC. Fatigue, loss of appetite, and/or change inC. Fatigue, loss of appetite, and/or change in behaviourbehaviourD. BleedingD. Bleeding66.66.Aseptic practicesAseptic practicesA. Are a link in the chain of infectionA. Are a link in the chain of infectionB. Destroy sporesB. Destroy sporesC. Reduce the number of microbesC. Reduce the number of microbesD. Destroy all microbes - pathogens andD. Destroy all microbes - pathogens and nonpathogensnonpathogens67.67.Standard precautionsStandard precautionsA. Are used for allA. Are used for all clientsclientsB. Prevent the spread of airborne pathogensB. Prevent the spread of airborne pathogensC. Involve surgical asepsisC. Involve surgical asepsisD. Are not necessary for children andD. Are not necessary for children and older clientsolder clients68.68.Gloves are worn when in contact with theGloves are worn when in contact with the following exceptfollowing exceptA. BloodA. BloodB. Body fluidsB. Body fluidsC. Secretions andC. Secretions and excretionsexcretionsD. SweatD. Sweat69.69.Good body alignment meansGood body alignment meansA. The area on which an object restsA. The area on which an object restsB. Having the head,B. Having the head, trunk, arms and legs align with onetrunk, arms and legs align with one anotheranotherC. Using muscles, tendons,C. Using muscles, tendons, ligaments, joints and cartilage correctlyligaments, joints and cartilage correctlyD. The back-lying or supineD. The back-lying or supine positionposition70.70.Support workers are at great risk forSupport workers are at great risk forA. Friction and shearingA. Friction and shearingB. Arm and handB. Arm and hand injuriesinjuriesC. Back injuriesC. Back injuriesD. FallsD. Falls71.71.A client's skin rubs against theA client's skin rubs against the sheet. This is calledsheet. This is calledA. ShearingA. ShearingB. FrictionB. FrictionC. TransferringC. TransferringD. PostureD. Posture72.72.When transferring a client to bed, aWhen transferring a client to bed, a chair or toiletchair or toiletA. The client's strong side movesA. The client's strong side moves firstfirst

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B. The week sideB. The week side moves firstmoves firstC. Pillows are used for supportC. Pillows are used for supportD. The transfer belt can't beD. The transfer belt can't be usedused73.73.Which helps to prevent permanent plantar flexionWhich helps to prevent permanent plantar flexionA. Bed boardsA. Bed boardsB. A foot boardB. A foot boardC. Trochanter rollsC. Trochanter rollsD. Hand rollsD. Hand rolls74.74.A contracture isA contracture isA. The loss ofA. The loss of muscle strength as a result ofmuscle strength as a result of inactivityinactivityB. The lack of joint mobility causeB. The lack of joint mobility cause by shortening of the musby shortening of the musclecleC. A decrease in the size of a muscleC. A decrease in the size of a muscleD. A blood clotD. A blood clot75.75.Flexion involvesFlexion involvesA. Bending the bodyA. Bending the body partpartB. Straightening the body partB. Straightening the body partC. Moving the body part toward the bodyC. Moving the body part toward the bodyD. Moving the body part away from the bodyD. Moving the body part away from the body76.76.Which statement about ambulation isWhich statement about ambulation is falsefalseA. A transfer belt is used if the client is weak or unsteadyA. A transfer belt is used if the client is weak or unsteadyB. The client can shuffle or slide when beginning to walk after bed restB. The client can shuffle or slide when beginning to walk after bed restC. Walking aids may be neededC. Walking aids may be neededD. Crutches, canes, walkers, and braces are common walking aidsD. Crutches, canes, walkers, and braces are common walking aids77.77.A single-tip cane is usedA single-tip cane is usedA. At waist levelA. At waist levelB. On the strong sideB. On the strong sideC. On the weak sideC. On the weak sideD. On either sideD. On either side78.78.Which is not part of the cycle of abuse?Which is not part of the cycle of abuse?A. Honeymoon phaseA. Honeymoon phaseB. Resolution phaseB. Resolution phaseC. Tension-building phaseC. Tension-building phaseD. Abusive incidentD. Abusive incident79.79.These statements are about spousal abuse. Which is true?These statements are about spousal abuse. Which is true?A. Suspected abuse must beA. Suspected abuse must be reported to the policereported to the policeB. Abuse only involvesB. Abuse only involves violenceviolenceC. Woman and men can be abusedC. Woman and men can be abusedD. Only one type of abuse is usually presentD. Only one type of abuse is usually present80.80.When confronted by an abusive client youWhen confronted by an abusive client you should notshould notA. Touch the personA. Touch the person

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B. Stand about two metres (6B. Stand about two metres (6 feet) away from the personfeet) away from the personC. Talk to theC. Talk to the person calmlyperson calmlyD. Quickly leave the room or house if you think you are in dangerD. Quickly leave the room or house if you think you are in danger81.81.Which is not a sign of physical abuseWhich is not a sign of physical abuseA. Stiff and sore jointsA. Stiff and sore jointsB. Old bruises andB. Old bruises and new bruisesnew bruisesC. Unbelievable explanation for injuriesC. Unbelievable explanation for injuriesD. Frequent or untreatedD. Frequent or untreated injuriesinjuries82.82.Intense fear of bathing or perineal care may be a sign ofIntense fear of bathing or perineal care may be a sign ofA. Physical abuseA. Physical abuseB. Emotional abuseB. Emotional abuseC. Sexual abuseC. Sexual abuseD. NeglectD. Neglect83.83.Mr. Deal states, "My daughter won't give me food until i give her my pension check. This is a sign ofMr. Deal states, "My daughter won't give me food until i give her my pension check. This is a sign ofA. Financial abuseA. Financial abuseB. Emotional abuseB. Emotional abuseC. NeglectC. NeglectD. Physical abuseD. Physical abuse84.84.You suspect an adult client is being abused. What should you doYou suspect an adult client is being abused. What should you doA. Tell the familyA. Tell the familyB. Tell your supervisorB. Tell your supervisorC. Call the policeC. Call the policeD. Ask the person if he or sheD. Ask the person if he or she was abusedwas abused85.85.Home management duties includeHome management duties includeA. Personal care and hygieneA. Personal care and hygiene taskstasksB. Organizing the garageB. Organizing the garageC. Light house keeping tasksC. Light house keeping tasksD. Cleaning the atticD. Cleaning the attic86.86.You need to do laundry, dust surfaces, and mop the floor. In which order should you do this tasks?You need to do laundry, dust surfaces, and mop the floor. In which order should you do this tasks?A. Laundry, dust, mopA. Laundry, dust, mopB. Dust, mop, laundryB. Dust, mop, laundryC. Mop, laundry, dustC. Mop, laundry, dustD. Laundry, mop, dustD. Laundry, mop, dust87.87.When working in a kitchen, youWhen working in a kitchen, you shouldshouldA. Dry the dishes with a tea towel rather then let them air dryA. Dry the dishes with a tea towel rather then let them air dryB. Use paper towels to dry your handsB. Use paper towels to dry your handsC. Use one cloth toC. Use one cloth to wash surfaces, dishes and floorswash surfaces, dishes and floorsD. Pour the contaminated liquid down the kitchen sD. Pour the contaminated liquid down the kitchen sinkink88.88.NutritionNutrition isisA. Fats, proteins, carbohydrates, vitamins, minerals andA. Fats, proteins, carbohydrates, vitamins, minerals and waterwater

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B. The many processes involved in the ingestion, digestion, absorB. The many processes involved in the ingestion, digestion, absorption, and use of foods and fluids by the bodyption, and use of foods and fluids by the bodyC. The food guideC. The food guide rainbowrainbowD. The balance between calories taken in and used by the bodyD. The balance between calories taken in and used by the body89.89.Protein is needed forProtein is needed forA. Tissue growth and repairA. Tissue growth and repairB. Energy and fiberB. Energy and fiberC. Body heat andC. Body heat and the protection of organs from injurythe protection of organs from injuryD. Improving the taste of foodD. Improving the taste of food90.90.The daily value (DV) isThe daily value (DV) is an amount that indicatesan amount that indicatesA. The number of caloriesA. The number of calories an adult of average weight should consume dailyan adult of average weight should consume dailyB. Intake and output measureB. Intake and output measure in milliliters (ml) or in cubic centimetres (cc)in milliliters (ml) or in cubic centimetres (cc)C. The nutrients in eachC. The nutrients in each meal served in hospitals and long term caremeal served in hospitals and long term care facilitiesfacilitiesD. Whether there is a little or a lot of a nutrient in a serving of foodD. Whether there is a little or a lot of a nutrient in a serving of food91.91.Which of the following conditions does notWhich of the following conditions does not usually require a sodium- restricted diet?usually require a sodium- restricted diet?A. DiabetesA. DiabetesB. Heart diseaseB. Heart diseaseC. Kidney diseaseC. Kidney diseaseD. Liver diseaseD. Liver disease92.92.People with diabetes mustPeople with diabetes mustA. Restrict their intake of fluidsA. Restrict their intake of fluidsB. Eat a diet high in saturated fat and proteinB. Eat a diet high in saturated fat and proteinC. Eat a highC. Eat a high fiber dietfiber dietD. Eat the same amountD. Eat the same amount of carbohydrates, protein and fat each dayof carbohydrates, protein and fat each day93.93.Which statement about feeding a client is falseWhich statement about feeding a client is falseA. Ask if he or she wants to pray before eatingA. Ask if he or she wants to pray before eatingB. Use a forkB. Use a forkC. Ask the person the order in which to serve foodsC. Ask the person the order in which to serve foodsD. Engage the person inD. Engage the person in pleasant conversationpleasant conversation94.94.A gastrostomy tube is inserted into theA gastrostomy tube is inserted into theA. Small intestineA. Small intestineB. StomachB. StomachC. ColonC. ColonD. NoseD. Nose95.95.Which is not aWhich is not a common reason for tube feedings?common reason for tube feedings?A. Cancer of theA. Cancer of the esophagusesophagusB. Surgery to the mouthB. Surgery to the mouthC. DysphasiaC. DysphasiaD. PneumoniaD. Pneumonia96.96.Aspiration is a major complication ofAspiration is a major complication ofA. Hyper alimentationA. Hyper alimentation

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B. Iv bagsB. Iv bagsC. Nasogastric or nasointestinal tubesC. Nasogastric or nasointestinal tubesD. Central venousD. Central venous catheterscatheters97.97.Rehabilitation is often slower forRehabilitation is often slower forA. ToddlersA. ToddlersB. AdolescentsB. AdolescentsC. Middle age adultsC. Middle age adultsD. Older adultsD. Older adults98.98.Which member of the rehabilitation team evaluates a client's strength and balanceWhich member of the rehabilitation team evaluates a client's strength and balanceA. TheA. The physiotherapiphysiotherapiststB. TheB. The occupational therapistoccupational therapistC. The primary care giverC. The primary care giverD. The nurseD. The nurse99.99.The rehabilitation process addressesThe rehabilitation process addressesA. What the person can not doA. What the person can not doB. Only physical healthB. Only physical healthC. The whole personC. The whole personD. Only emotional healthD. Only emotional health100.100.Rehabilitation takes placeRehabilitation takes placeA. Only in long term careA. Only in long term care facilitiesfacilitiesB. Only in hospitalsB. Only in hospitalsC. Only inC. Only in specialized facilitiesspecialized facilitiesD. In a variety ofD. In a variety of facilities and community settingsfacilities and community settings101.101.Mr. Graziano needs rehabilitation after his right side is paralyzed. Personal care isMr. Graziano needs rehabilitation after his right side is paralyzed. Personal care isA. Done by him to the extent possibleA. Done by him to the extent possibleB. Done by youB. Done by youC. Postponed until he can use his right sideC. Postponed until he can use his right sideD. Supervised by his physicianD. Supervised by his physician102.102.Mr. Graziano puts on hisMr. Graziano puts on his shirt using one arm. His progress isshirt using one arm. His progress is slow. Youslow. YouA. Focus his attention onA. Focus his attention on learning a new tasklearning a new taskB. Praise him for his achievementB. Praise him for his achievementC. Ask him to sit down and restC. Ask him to sit down and restD. Tell him heD. Tell him he will learn the next task more quicklywill learn the next task more quickly103.103.Assessment involvesAssessment involvesA. Collecting information about the cA. Collecting information about the clientlientB. Carrying out or performing the elements of theB. Carrying out or performing the elements of the care plancare planC. Implementing nursing measuresC. Implementing nursing measuresD. Evaluating and measuring the effectiveness of the careD. Evaluating and measuring the effectiveness of the care planplan104.104.The statement "urinary eliminatiThe statement "urinary elimination, impaired" is on aon, impaired" is on a care plan. This statement iscare plan. This statement isA. Nursing diagnosisA. Nursing diagnosisB. AssessmentB. Assessment

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C. EvaluationC. EvaluationD. Medical diagnosisD. Medical diagnosis105.105.Trendelenburg's bed position isTrendelenburg's bed position isA. A sA. A semi-sitting positionemi-sitting positionB. When the head of the bed is lowered, and theB. When the head of the bed is lowered, and the foot of the bed is raisedfoot of the bed is raisedC. A flat position for sleepingC. A flat position for sleepingD. When the head of the bed is raised, and the foot of the bedD. When the head of the bed is raised, and the foot of the bed is loweredis lowered106.106.A surgical bed is keptA surgical bed is keptA. In fowler's positionA. In fowler's positionB. In the lowest positionB. In the lowest positionC. In the highestC. In the highest positionpositionD. In semi-fowler's positionD. In semi-fowler's position107.107.When brushing Mrs Lam's teeth, which ofWhen brushing Mrs Lam's teeth, which of the following does not need to bethe following does not need to be reported?reported?A. Bleeding, swelling, or redness of the gumsA. Bleeding, swelling, or redness of the gumsB. Irritations, sores, or white patches in theB. Irritations, sores, or white patches in the mouth or on the tonguemouth or on the tongueC. Lips that are dry, cracked,C. Lips that are dry, cracked, swollen or blisteredswollen or blisteredD. Food between teethD. Food between teeth108.108.Which is not a purpose of bathingWhich is not a purpose of bathingA. Increasing circulationA. Increasing circulationB. Promoting drying of the skinB. Promoting drying of the skinC. Preventing odors and cleansing skinC. Preventing odors and cleansing skinD. Refreshing and relaxing the personD. Refreshing and relaxing the person109.109.Water for Mrs Lam's complete bed bathWater for Mrs Lam's complete bed bath should be approximatelyshould be approximatelyA. 37.8 degree C (100 F)A. 37.8 degree C (100 F)B. 40.5 degree C (105 F)B. 40.5 degree C (105 F)C. 43.4 degree C (110 F)C. 43.4 degree C (110 F)D. 48.9 degree C (120 F)D. 48.9 degree C (120 F)110.110.Mr. Lee has Alopecia. This isMr. Lee has Alopecia. This isA. Excessive body hairA. Excessive body hairB. Dry, white flakes on theB. Dry, white flakes on the scalpscalpC. An infestation of liceC. An infestation of liceD. Hair lossD. Hair loss111.111.When brushing hair that is notWhen brushing hair that is not matted or tangled. Start atmatted or tangled. Start atA. The forehead andA. The forehead and brush backwardbrush backwardB. The hair endsB. The hair endsC. The scalpC. The scalpD. The back of the neck and brush forwardD. The back of the neck and brush forward112.112.Fingernails are cut withFingernails are cut withA. Toenail clippersA. Toenail clippersB. ScissorsB. Scissors

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C. A nail fileC. A nail fileD. Nail clippersD. Nail clippers113.113.Elastic stockings are used for these reasons exceptElastic stockings are used for these reasons exceptA. To reduce swelling in theA. To reduce swelling in the legslegsB. To prevent bloodB. To prevent blood clotsclotsC. To exert pressure on the veinsC. To exert pressure on the veinsD. To reduce circulationD. To reduce circulation114.114.A person complains of pain in the left side of the chest, up into the left jaw, and down to the left shoulder andA person complains of pain in the left side of the chest, up into the left jaw, and down to the left shoulder andleft arm. This isleft arm. This isA. Acute painA. Acute painB. Chronic painB. Chronic painC. Radiation painC. Radiation painD. Phantom painD. Phantom pain115.115.The nurse gives Mr. Smith medication for pain. A procedure isThe nurse gives Mr. Smith medication for pain. A procedure is schedule for this time. You shouldschedule for this time. You shouldA. Perform the procedure before the medication is givenA. Perform the procedure before the medication is givenB. Perform the procedure after the medication is givenB. Perform the procedure after the medication is givenC. Wait half an hourC. Wait half an hour to let medication take effectto let medication take effectD. Omit the procedure for the dayD. Omit the procedure for the day116.116.Which of the following measures will not help Mr.Which of the following measures will not help Mr. Smith to rest or sleep?Smith to rest or sleep?A. Having him void before rest orA. Having him void before rest or sleepsleepB. Helping him to assume aB. Helping him to assume a comfortable positioncomfortable positionC. Helping him to ambulate (walk) before restC. Helping him to ambulate (walk) before rest or sleepor sleepD. Letting him choose sleep attireD. Letting him choose sleep attire117.117.Mr. Smith tires very easily. His morning care includes aMr. Smith tires very easily. His morning care includes a bath, hair care and getting dressed. His bedbath, hair care and getting dressed. His bed is madeis madeafter he is dressed. When safter he is dressed. When should he rest.hould he rest.A. After morning care is completedA. After morning care is completedB. After his bath andB. After his bath and before hair carebefore hair careC. After you make the bedC. After you make the bedD. Whenever he needs toD. Whenever he needs to118.118.Reincarnation is the belief thatReincarnation is the belief thatA. There is notA. There is not afterlifeafterlifeB. The spirit or soul isB. The spirit or soul is reborn into another human body or another form ofreborn into another human body or another form of lifelifeC. The bodyC. The body keeps its physical form in the afterlifekeeps its physical form in the afterlifeD. Only the spirit or soul is present in the after lifeD. Only the spirit or soul is present in the after life119.119.Adults of all ages oftenAdults of all ages often fearfearA. Dying aloneA. Dying aloneB. ReincarnationB. ReincarnationC. The five stages of griefC. The five stages of griefD. Advance directivesD. Advance directives120.120.Palliative care isPalliative care is

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