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CNA Test

Quiz yourself by thinking what should be in each of the black spaces below before clicking on it to display the answer.
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show are more susceptible to disease  
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show remain oriented  
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When caring for a person who needs to wear glasses, you should   show
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show standing straight with your knees bent and lifting with your legs  
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show twice a day  
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show falls  
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show depression  
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show very thin fluids  
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show face the resident so they can see you speak  
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show report any signs of choking or vomiting immediately  
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show support each joint and provide extension and flexion movements on the left side of the body  
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CPR means   show
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One long-term complication for the resident with diabetes is:   show
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Which of the following temperatures would you report immediately?   show
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Everything in an isolation unit is considered to be:   show
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When washing hands you should wash them until they:   show
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show person performing the behavior  
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ROM exercises will help prevent:   show
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show from the cleanest to the dirtiest  
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When you are giving hair care you should particularly observe for the following:   show
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The skin is:   show
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Healthy adults:   show
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When measuring the respirations of a resident you find that they are breathing times a minute. This rate is   show
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Which of the following measurements obtained from Mrs. Shumway should be reported immediately to the charge nurse?   show
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If a resident is incontinent of urine, you should chart each time the resident:   show
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show apply cool water  
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show ethics  
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A symptom of Alzheimer's disease is   show
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show 149  
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Osteoporosis is   show
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show gait belt  
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Messages sent through facial expression, gestures, postures and body movements are   show
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show moves the legs away from the midline  
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show objective  
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Holistic care is caring for the resident spiritually, emotionally and   show
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show at eye level  
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Abdominal thrusts should be given to a resident who   show
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show prevent blood clots  
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If a resident becomes combative during care, you should   show
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An example of resident centered care is staff   show
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To support residents through the death and dying process, you should   show
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Waterless handsoap/gel is   show
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When removing contaminated gloves, the nursing assistant should   show
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show encourage good oral hygiene  
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To measure the height of a resident who must remain in bed you would   show
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show decreased sharpness of vision  
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When caring for the elderly, a nursing assistant should   show
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show offer liquids frequently to moisten the food  
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You can assist the family to adjust when they place their loved one in a nursing home by   show
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show put in the dirty linen container  
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When the goal is to maintain confidentiality, the nursing assistant may discuss personal information about the resident with   show
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show increasing rigidity in the lungs  
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Appropriate care after death includes   show
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The position of the hands when performing the abdominal thrust should be   show
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To assist a resident with a paralyzed arm put on a front buttoning shirt, the nursing assistant should   show
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Warm applications may be ordered to   show
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show mechanical soft diet  
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You just finished bathing a resident and have disinfected the tub. You should put the disinfectant   show
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show the health care team  
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Annabelle has a hearing aid in her ear. Before you wash and style her hair you should   show
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show Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (OBRA)  
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show first initial, last name, and job title  
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Errors in communication can be reduced by   show
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The main purpose of bowel and bladder programs is to   show
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You approach Mr. Peter's room. He is sitting in his chair holding his abdomen with a grimacing look on his face. He appears to be in discomfort but when you ask him he denies having pain. You should   show
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show cross out the error with one line, initial next to it and continue your documentation  
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During a grand mal seizure   show
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show spoon  
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Mr. Yazzy is on I & O. You know he has kidney stones. When urinating he needs to use   show
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show abdomen  
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One of the main causes of constipation in the elderly is   show
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show emotional support  
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show they usually have chronic health problems  
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show keeping track of incontinence  
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In osteoporosis   show
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show try to understand why you feel the way you do  
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show care plan  
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show work in harmony  
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show a closed unit with a consistent routine  
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show encourage the resident to choose the clothing they wear  
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show keep the resident's glasses clean  
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show overbed table  
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Continual oozing or diarrhea may be a symptom of:   show
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show have potential for spreading infection  
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The act that regulates training and certification of Certified Nursing Assistants is guided by legislation known as:   show
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show prevent the spread of pathogens through the air; are used for all patients and residents; require gowns, masks, and gloves  
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Which of the following is recorded as the systolic blood pressure? The point:   show
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TED hose (anti-embolism) are applied:   show
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For residents who are dehydrated and unable to drink water by themselves, nursing assistants should offer a drink:   show
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A Sitz bath is helpful:   show
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show use a gait belt to stand her  
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You are assigned to give Mr. Brown a partial bath. You know that this means to wash:   show
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If a person is visually impaired, you would:   show
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How often should mouth care be done for an unconscious resident?   show
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show to wear gloves and put the dirty dressing in a biohazard bag  
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Which resident is most likely to develop a pressure sore?   show
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An elderly resident has a high risk for a fracture of the   show
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show hygiene  
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show be an advocate for the residents  
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show 140 ml  
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A nursing assistant tells a resident, "I am not going to take you to the bathroom if you are not quiet." This is an example of   show
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When calculating the weight of a resident in a wheelchair, the scale reads 199 and the weight of the wheelchair is 42. The resident's weight is   show
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The nursing assistant contributes to the MDS by   show
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show she is not expected to live beyond six months  
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show other members of the care team  
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A resident is recovering from a broken leg and has a cast. The nursing assistant should   show
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Foods high in vitamin C are   show
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show normal after 75 years of age  
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show check water temperature  
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show down  
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show gold colored band with clear stone  
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You are preparing to transfer your resident to the physical therapy department for a routine appointment. The resident states, "I am too tired to go there today." The nursing assistant should tell the   show
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A resident has been sick. She asks you what is wrong with her. You have overheard the doctor telling the nurse the resident has cancer. You should tell her   show
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show prevent blood clots  
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In caring for a blind resident, the nursing assistant should   show
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show asepsis  
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A state of mind or your feelings toward yourself and others would be called your   show
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Changes in the aging urinary system include   show
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show put in the dirty linen container  
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show put the shirt on the weak arm first  
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Personal protective equipment includes   show
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show locate her glasses and return the other pair to the rightful owner  
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When Mr. Sullivan is feeling hopeless a useful approach is to   show
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Normal signs of the aging process include   show
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If you do not know how to complete an assigned task, you should   show
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show encourage him to fill his own water glass  
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show anxiety  
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show wait and allow them to cough  
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show lack of joint mobility caused by muscle shortening  
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A resident has a reddened area on his sacrum. The most important reason for observation and reporting is to ensure   show
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show ask for a private conversation and discuss the matter with her  
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show signs of pain  
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show give her the call light  
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Mrs. Diamond's coffee cup holds 250 ml. She did not drink all the coffee. You measure that 75 ml of coffee remained in the cup. You should record her fluid intake as   show
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show bathing, backrub, mouth care  
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show address them by name and use a light touch  
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show musculoskeletal  
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show move the furniture out of the way  
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The nursing assistant always works under the supervision of a (an)   show
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show spoon  
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Mrs. Jones, a 50 year old post-mastectomy resident, with PM care. She states, "They found cancer in my lymph nodes... that means I won't be around much longer... right?" An appropriate response for a nursing assistant to make to Mrs. Jones is to say,   show
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One guideline for communicating with a resident with aphasia is to   show
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show resuscitated  
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To assure that a chair does not move while transferring a resident you should position the chair   show
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The universal sign for choking is   show
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show change the wash water as needed  
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show a stethoscope over the heart  
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show emotional support  
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Residents who will be making the health care facility their home should be encouraged to   show
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show provide privacy for them  
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You must meet basic needs for a resident in restraints by   show
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show breathe easier  
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show starting a retraining program  
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show refuse medical care  
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On Monday, Mrs. Green and her family requested and received a "no resuscitation order" from her doctor. When you bathe her on Thursday, she stops breathing and dies. Her son is not home. You should:   show
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show washing their own hands  
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show quietly pick up the pitcher as you say, "You are upset. Can I help?"  
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Which of the following is a common cause of falls in the home?   show
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show depression  
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Which one of the following is a stage of death and dying/grieving and loss?   show
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show contaminated  
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show as frequently as needed, at least Q2h  
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Signs and symptoms of diabetes mellitus include:   show
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Which action is important when bathing a resident?   show
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show lice, nits, and sores  
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show the sudden stopping of heart action  
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A paraplegic is a person who has paralysis of the:   show
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show release the restraint, offer toileting and reposition  
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Effective hand washing   show
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When working with residents, a nursing assistant may lose his/her state certification for physical abuse, sexual abuse and/or   show
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show is unable to bear weight  
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Equipment can be sterilized by   show
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Before using a stethoscope, the nursing assistant should   show
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Ms. Hampton is receiving hospice care. The nursing assistant knows this means   show
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If a resident starts to fall, the nursing assistant should   show
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Mr. Ross' fluid consumption for the day included 13 oz for breakfast, 14 oz for lunch, 8 oz for dinner, and 24 oz for snacks. Mr. Ross consumed ______ ml of fluid.   show
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When changing soiled linens you must follow the   show
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Mrs. Holter, who has a history of seizures, does not respond when you greet her. She stares straight ahead for 20-30 seconds before she blinks her eyes and speaks to you. You have most likely just seen   show
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Aging changes to the urinary system causes   show
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Loss of teeth, poor oral hygiene and eating alone may cause   show
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show denial  
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Pressure ulcers   show
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Male residents should have the opportunity to be shaved   show
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show aspiration  
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