ANS: B PTS: 1 REF: 1

Mosby’s Textbook for Long-Term Care Nursing Assistants 8th Edition Kostelnick Test Bank

Chapter 01: The Nursing Assistant Working in Long-Term Care

Kostelnick: Mosby’s Textbook for Long-Term Care Nursing Assistants, 8th Edition

MULTIPLE CHOICE

1. Not relying on or requiring care from others is:

• deconditioning.
• independence.
• self-care.
• hospice.

ANS: B PTS: 1 REF: 1

2. An acute illness is a(n):

• sudden illness from which a person should recover.
• ongoing illness for which there is no known cure.
• illness that is slow or gradual in onset.
• illness for which there is no reasonable expectation of recovery.

ANS: A PTS: 1 REF: 1

• An ongoing illness that is slow or gradual in onset and for which there is no known cure is

a(n) illness.

• acute
• chronic
• terminal
• physical

ANS: B PTS: 1 REF: 1

4. A nursing task is:

• a nursing care pattern focusing on jobs.
• a nursing care pattern in which an RN is responsible for the person’s total care.
• care or a function that can be delegated to nursing assistants.
• a service that is moved from departments to the bedside.

ANS: C PTS: 1 REF: 2

5. The duty or obligation to perform some act or function is known as:

• accountability.
• responsibility.
• delegation.
• patient-focused care.

ANS: B PTS: 1 REF: 2

6. Persons living in long-term care centers are called:

• patients.
• tenants.
• residents.
• individuals. 1 / 4

ANS: C PTS: 1 REF: 2

7. Persons receiving care on assisted living units are called:

• tenants.
• clients or customers.
• patients.
• residents.

ANS: A PTS: 1 REF: 2

• Who is responsible for the entire nursing staff in a nursing center organization?
• Nurse manager
• Charge nurse
• Staff nurse
• Director of nursing

ANS: D PTS: 1 REF: 4

9. An assisted living facility:

• provides 2 to 3 meals a day and housekeeping and laundry services.
• is for persons with terminal illnesses.
• provides complex ongoing rehabilitation.
• is for persons with chronic mental illness.

ANS: A PTS: 1 REF: 2

• Which of the following individuals give basic nursing care under the supervision of a licensed

nurse?

• Nurse practitioners
• Social workers
• Nursing assistants

• Clinical laboratory technologists

ANS: C PTS: 1 REF: 5

• By law, nursing centers must have a medical director, known as which member of the health

care team?

• Doctor
• Director of nursing
• Charge nurse
• Hospital administrator

ANS: A PTS: 1 REF: 4

• Which health team members assess, make nursing diagnoses, plan, implement, and evaluate

nursing care?

• Physicians
• RNs
• LPNs
• Nursing assistants

ANS: B PTS: 1 REF: 4 2 / 4

13. You are part of the:

• health team and the nursing team.
• board of trustees.
• case management team.
• prospective payment system.

ANS: A PTS: 1 REF: 4

14. LPNs/LVNs are supervised by licensed:

• physicians, dentists, and RNs
• physical therapists and occupational therapists
• agency administrators
• social workers, pharmacists, and RNs

ANS: A PTS: 1 REF: 5

• Which health team member is responsible for diagnosing and treating diseases and injuries?
• Physician
• Nurse practitioner
• RN
• Physician’s assistant

ANS: A PTS: 1 REF: 6

• Which health team member assesses and plans for the nutritional needs of residents?
• RN
• Dietitian
• Pharmacist
• Physician

ANS: B PTS: 1 REF: 5

• Which health team member helps residents and families with social, emotional, and

environmental issues affecting illness and recovery?

• Speech-language pathologist
• Podiatrist
• Activities director
• Social worker

ANS: D PTS: 1 REF: 6

18. A hospice is a:

• skilled nursing facility.
• home health care agency.
• health care program for persons who present dangers to themselves or others.
• health care agency or program for persons who are terminally ill.

ANS: D PTS: 1 REF: 1

• A federal health insurance program for persons 65 years of age and older, or for younger

people with certain disabilities is:

• private insurance. 3 / 4

• group insurance.
• an HMO.
• Medicare.

ANS: D PTS: 1 REF: 1

20. Medicaid is a:

• preferred provider organization.
• private insurance plan purchased by individuals.
• federal health insurance program for persons with disabilities.
• health care payment program sponsored by the federal government and operated

by the states.

ANS: D PTS: 1 REF: 1

21. The overall goal of the interdisciplinary team is to:

• provide quality resident care.
• carry out the physician’s orders.
• develop care plans for residents.
• follow center policies and procedures.

ANS: A PTS: 1 REF: 5

• What must a nursing center have to operate and provide care?
• A certificate
• Accreditation
• Policies and procedures
• A license

ANS: D PTS: 1 REF: 7

23. Accreditation for nursing centers is:

• a voluntary process that signals quality and excellence.
• required to receive Medicare and Medicaid funds.
• a federal requirement for a nursing center to operate.
• a process required by preferred providers.

ANS: A PTS: 1 REF: 7

• You have an important role in meeting standards and in the survey process. You must do

which of the following?

• Avoid speaking with the surveyors.
• Interview residents and families.
• Defer any questions asked to the charge nurse.
• Follow center policies and procedures.

ANS: D PTS: 1 REF: 8

• Surveys are done to see if the center meets set standards. Your role in the survey process

involves which of the following?

• Having good work ethics
• Making sure all staff meet state requirements
• Deciding if the center meets the standards
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