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Question 1Role of the Nurse Aide and Resident Rights

A resident asks to be taken to the facility's religious service. What should the nurse aide do?

  1. Schedule attendance only when staffing allows
  2. Help the resident attend if it is safe and in the care plan Correct answer.
  3. Tell the resident that religious services are not part of care
  4. Ask the family to decide whether attendance is allowed

Explanation

Residents have the right to practice their religion and to have reasonable access to religious services. The nurse aide supports this right by helping the resident attend when it is safe and consistent with the care plan. Staff convenience or family preference does not override the resident's right.

Question 2Role of the Nurse Aide and Resident Rights

Before entering a resident's room, the nurse aide should

  1. Knock and wait for permission before entering Correct answer.
  2. Enter only when another staff member is present
  3. Open the door quickly to check on the resident
  4. Call the resident's name from the hallway and enter

Explanation

Residents have a right to privacy and dignity in their own room. Knocking and waiting for permission shows respect and protects the resident from unnecessary exposure. Entering without permission can violate privacy even when the aide means well.

Question 3Role of the Nurse Aide and Resident Rights

A nurse aide is talking with a friend at the grocery store and starts to share details about a resident's diagnosis. This is

  1. Allowed because the aide is off duty
  2. Acceptable if the aide does not use the resident's name
  3. Acceptable if the friend does not know the resident
  4. A breach of the resident's right to confidentiality Correct answer.

Explanation

Resident health information is confidential and may not be shared with friends or neighbors, even off duty. Details about a diagnosis can identify a person and violate the resident's privacy rights. Aides should discuss resident information only with the care team as needed for care.

Question 4Role of the Nurse Aide and Resident Rights

Which task is within the nurse aide's role?

  1. Giving a bed bath Correct answer.
  2. Inserting a urinary catheter
  3. Adjusting an IV flow rate
  4. Changing a sterile dressing

Explanation

Nurse aides provide basic nursing care such as bathing, grooming, and assisting with activities of daily living. Sterile dressings, catheter insertion, and IV rate changes require a licensed nurse. Aides must stay within their training and assigned duties.

Question 5Role of the Nurse Aide and Resident Rights

The nurse aide has a question about a resident's care plan. Whom should the aide ask first?

  1. The facility administrator
  2. The supervising nurse Correct answer.
  3. The resident's family
  4. The resident's physician

Explanation

The nurse aide follows the chain of command and first brings care questions to the supervising nurse. The nurse can clarify the care plan or contact the physician if needed. Going first to family, administration, or the physician can delay care and bypass proper communication.

Question 6Role of the Nurse Aide and Resident Rights

A nurse aide sees another staff member yell at and roughly grab a resident. What should the aide do first?

  1. Wait to see if it happens again
  2. Discuss it with other aides to decide
  3. Report it immediately to the nurse in charge Correct answer.
  4. Confront the coworker in front of the resident

Explanation

Rough handling and yelling may be abuse and must be reported immediately according to facility policy and law. The aide should protect the resident and notify the nurse in charge without delay. Waiting or polling coworkers can place the resident at further risk.

Question 7Role of the Nurse Aide and Resident Rights

A resident's family brings in a favorite blanket. The nurse aide should

  1. Give it to another resident who is cold
  2. Label the blanket and keep it with the resident Correct answer.
  3. Store it in the unit closet for safekeeping
  4. Ask the family to take it home because of infection risk

Explanation

Residents have the right to keep personal possessions and to have them treated with respect. The aide should follow facility policy for labeling and safe keeping so the item stays with the resident. Taking or giving away the blanket would violate the resident's rights.

Question 8Role of the Nurse Aide and Resident Rights

A resident tells the nurse aide that she wants to file a complaint about the food. The aide should

  1. Explain the grievance process and report her concern Correct answer.
  2. Ask her to wait until the administrator visits
  3. Promise to fix the menu personally
  4. Tell her that complaining may upset the staff

Explanation

Residents have the right to voice grievances without fear of retaliation. The aide should help the resident use the facility's grievance process and pass the concern to the appropriate staff. The aide should not discourage complaints or make promises outside her role.

Question 9Role of the Nurse Aide and Resident Rights

The long-term care ombudsman's main role is to

  1. Supervise the work of nursing assistants
  2. Manage the facility's budget and finances
  3. Write and update all resident care plans
  4. Help residents with complaints and rights Correct answer.

Explanation

The ombudsman advocates for residents and helps them resolve complaints about care or facility conditions. The ombudsman does not supervise staff, manage facility finances, or write care plans. Residents and families can contact the ombudsman without fear of retaliation.

Question 10Role of the Nurse Aide and Resident Rights

A resident's advance directive states he does not want CPR. How should the nurse aide use this information?

  1. Ask another aide to decide what to do
  2. Follow the care plan and report any changes Correct answer.
  3. Disregard the document because aides cannot read it
  4. Begin CPR if the resident stops breathing

Explanation

The nurse aide does not decide code status or change an advance directive. The aide follows the care plan and promptly reports changes in the resident's condition to the nurse. The nurse then coordinates care according to the directive and facility policy.

Question 11Role of the Nurse Aide and Resident Rights

A resident refuses a morning bath. The nurse aide should

  1. Tell the resident the bath is required by law
  2. Proceed with the bath because hygiene is important
  3. Respect the refusal and offer the bath later Correct answer.
  4. Report the resident for being uncooperative

Explanation

Residents have the right to refuse care and treatment. The aide should respect the refusal, document it, and offer care again later while notifying the nurse as needed. Forcing care or threatening the resident violates resident rights.

Question 12Role of the Nurse Aide and Resident Rights

Which action best respects a resident's dignity during a bed bath?

  1. Talk about the aide's weekend plans
  2. Remove all the covers at once to save time
  3. Cover the resident except the part being washed Correct answer.
  4. Keep the room door open to improve ventilation

Explanation

Dignity during personal care means limiting exposure and keeping the resident covered as much as possible. The aide should close the door or curtain, expose only the area being washed, and speak respectfully. Saving time or staff convenience does not justify unnecessary exposure.

Question 13Role of the Nurse Aide and Resident Rights

A resident's call light goes on. The nurse aide should

  1. Answer it promptly Correct answer.
  2. Ask another resident to check on it
  3. Wait until the next scheduled round
  4. Turn it off from the hallway

Explanation

Answering the call light promptly respects the resident's right to have needs met and helps prevent falls or other harm. The aide should check what the resident needs and respond within the facility's expected time. Ignoring or turning off the light without checking the resident can be neglectful.

Question 14Role of the Nurse Aide and Resident Rights

A resident follows a religious practice that affects diet. The nurse aide should

  1. Encourage the resident to eat the standard meal
  2. Ask the family to bring all meals without telling staff
  3. Tell the resident to choose between religion and health
  4. Report the preference to the nurse for the care plan Correct answer.

Explanation

Resident rights include respect for religious and cultural beliefs. The aide should report the dietary preference so the nurse and dietary staff can adjust the care plan and meals appropriately. The resident should not be forced to choose between beliefs and health.

Question 15Role of the Nurse Aide and Resident Rights

A resident asks to see her own medical record. The nurse aide should

  1. Refer the request to the nurse Correct answer.
  2. Tell the resident records are for staff only
  3. Read the record aloud without permission
  4. Refuse because aides cannot discuss records

Explanation

Residents have the right to access their own health records through the facility's established process. The nurse aide should refer the request to the nurse rather than refusing it or handling records independently. This protects both the resident's rights and record confidentiality.

Question 16Role of the Nurse Aide and Resident Rights

A nurse delegates a task to the nurse aide that the aide has not been trained to perform. The aide should

  1. Report that the task is outside the aide's training Correct answer.
  2. Refuse the task and leave the resident alone
  3. Perform it anyway to show that you are a team player
  4. Ask another aide to demonstrate it quickly

Explanation

A nurse aide should accept only tasks within her training, scope, and facility policy. If a delegated task is outside that preparation, the aide must tell the nurse and ask for instruction or reassignment. Performing an unfamiliar task could harm the resident.

Question 17Role of the Nurse Aide and Resident Rights

A resident keeps trying to get out of a chair. Using a restraint to keep the resident in the chair for staff convenience is

  1. Prohibited, because it is not a valid use of restraint Correct answer.
  2. Acceptable if the aide documents the reason in the chart
  3. Required to prevent the resident from falling
  4. Acceptable if the resident's family signs a consent form

Explanation

Restraints may not be used for staff convenience, discipline, or coercion. Their use requires a valid clinical assessment, a physician's order, and careful monitoring under facility policy. Family consent or aide documentation does not make an improper restraint acceptable.

Question 18Role of the Nurse Aide and Resident Rights

A resident has unexplained bruises and seems afraid of a family member. The nurse aide should

  1. Report the signs to the nurse immediately Correct answer.
  2. Wait until the bruises fade before reporting
  3. Ask other residents what happened
  4. Confront the family member about the bruises

Explanation

Unexplained bruises and fear may be signs of abuse or neglect and must be reported promptly. The aide should tell the nurse immediately and follow the facility's abuse-reporting policy. The aide should not investigate or confront others on her own.

Question 19Role of the Nurse Aide and Resident Rights

What is the purpose of a resident council?

  1. To review residents' medical bills
  2. To give residents a way to discuss concerns Correct answer.
  3. To discipline staff who break facility rules
  4. To plan staff work schedules

Explanation

A resident council gives residents a formal way to discuss concerns, make suggestions, and improve facility life. It supports the right to voice grievances and participate in decisions affecting their care. The council does not supervise staff or manage billing.

Question 20Role of the Nurse Aide and Resident Rights

A resident is scheduled for a procedure and tells the aide she does not understand what will happen. The aide should

  1. Advise the resident that aides cannot talk to her
  2. Tell the resident to sign the consent form anyway
  3. Explain the procedure in detail to the resident before she signs
  4. Notify the nurse so the resident can ask questions Correct answer.

Explanation

Informed consent requires the resident to receive information from the provider and to ask questions. The nurse aide should not explain clinical procedures in detail or pressure the resident to sign. The aide notifies the nurse so the resident can speak with the appropriate provider.

Question 21Role of the Nurse Aide and Resident Rights

A resident wants to make a private phone call. The nurse aide should

  1. Provide privacy and access to a phone Correct answer.
  2. Ask the resident to use speakerphone
  3. Stay in the room to listen for safety
  4. Tell the resident calls are limited to family

Explanation

Residents have the right to private communication, including telephone calls. The aide should provide privacy and access according to facility policy. Listening in or requiring speakerphone violates the resident's privacy.

Question 22Role of the Nurse Aide and Resident Rights

Which situation is an example of psychological abuse?

  1. Forgetting to bring a requested magazine
  2. Accidentally bumping a wheelchair in a doorway
  3. Threatening a resident with punishment Correct answer.
  4. Explaining a care procedure before starting it

Explanation

Psychological abuse includes threats, intimidation, humiliation, and verbal mistreatment that cause fear or distress. An accident or a single forgotten item is not automatically abuse, though repeated neglect could be. Explaining care is respectful communication, not abuse.

Question 23Role of the Nurse Aide and Resident Rights

The nurse aide notices a new area of skin redness on a resident's heel. What is the aide's best action?

  1. Wait for the next shift to report it
  2. Apply a medicated cream without telling anyone
  3. Report the finding to the nurse Correct answer.
  4. Write a diagnosis of a pressure injury in the chart

Explanation

Nurse aides observe and report changes in the resident's condition; they do not diagnose or treat independently. New skin redness should be reported to the nurse promptly so it can be assessed. Applying medication without an order is outside the aide's role.

Question 24Role of the Nurse Aide and Resident Rights

A resident is told she will be transferred to another facility. Under resident rights, she is entitled to

  1. A transfer only if her family requests it
  2. Advance written notice and appeal information Correct answer.
  3. Keep the same room in the new facility
  4. No information until the day of transfer

Explanation

Resident rights require advance written notice of a transfer or discharge, along with information about the reason and the appeal process. The resident and family should be involved in planning the transfer. A transfer is not determined solely by family request or room availability.

Question 25Communication and Interpersonal Skills

Which action best shows that a nursing assistant is using active listening?

  1. Making the bed while the resident is talking
  2. Changing the subject whenever the resident pauses
  3. Facing the resident and nodding while the resident speaks Correct answer.
  4. Finishing the resident's sentences so the conversation ends sooner

Explanation

Active listening means giving the speaker undivided attention: facing the person, keeping an open posture, and giving verbal or nonverbal feedback that shows you are following the message. Interrupting, multitasking, or steering the conversation away all signal that the resident is not being heard.

Question 26Communication and Interpersonal Skills

Which of these is an example of nonverbal communication?

  1. A resident saying, "I feel fine."
  2. Speaking in a soft, calm voice
  3. A resident frowning and crossing her arms Correct answer.
  4. Writing a progress note in the chart

Explanation

Nonverbal communication is the message carried by the body, such as facial expression, posture, gestures, and eye contact. Words carry the verbal message and tone of voice is usually described separately as paraverbal, so only the frowning resident with crossed arms is purely nonverbal.

Question 27Communication and Interpersonal Skills

A resident wears a hearing aid but still has trouble understanding what is said. Which approach should the nursing assistant use?

  1. Direct all questions to the family instead of the resident
  2. Speak slowly and clearly while facing the resident in a quiet area Correct answer.
  3. Repeat the same words faster and faster
  4. Shout directly into the resident's ear

Explanation

Speaking slowly and clearly while facing the resident lets the resident see your lips and expression, and reducing background noise makes speech easier to process. The resident should always be spoken to directly rather than being spoken about.

Question 28Communication and Interpersonal Skills

Which of these questions is open-ended?

  1. "Do you want your shower before breakfast?"
  2. "Are you having pain right now?"
  3. "How are you feeling about your therapy today?" Correct answer.
  4. "Did you sleep well last night?"

Explanation

An open-ended question invites the resident to describe thoughts and feelings in their own words and cannot be answered with a simple yes or no. Closed questions are useful for quick facts but they limit what the resident shares.

Question 29Communication and Interpersonal Skills

Calling a resident "honey" or "sweetie" is a problem mainly because it

  1. Treats the resident like a child rather than an adult Correct answer.
  2. Takes too much time during morning care
  3. Interferes with the facility's visiting hours
  4. Cannot be understood by residents with hearing loss

Explanation

Terms of endearment are overly familiar and can make an adult resident feel diminished or infantilized. The respectful approach is to use the resident's preferred name and title, as you would with any other adult.

Question 30Communication and Interpersonal Skills

Where should a nursing assistant discuss the details of a resident's care?

  1. In a private area away from other residents and visitors Correct answer.
  2. At the front desk where visitors can hear
  3. In the elevator with a coworker
  4. In the resident's room with the roommate present

Explanation

Resident information is confidential and may be shared only with members of the care team, and only in a place where the conversation cannot be overheard. Discussing care in public or semipublic areas violates the resident's right to privacy.

Question 31Communication and Interpersonal Skills

A resident scheduled for surgery tomorrow says, "I'm scared about it." Which response is most therapeutic?

  1. "There's nothing to be scared of; the surgeon is excellent."
  2. "Let's talk about something happier instead."
  3. "You sound really worried about the surgery." Correct answer.
  4. "Everyone gets nervous before surgery; it's routine."

Explanation

Reflecting the feeling back shows the resident that you heard the fear and opens the door to further conversation. Minimizing, changing the subject, or treating the fear as routine all shut down communication.

Question 32Communication and Interpersonal Skills

A resident who had a stroke has aphasia and struggles to find words. How should the nursing assistant communicate?

  1. Speak more loudly so the resident can understand
  2. Finish the resident's sentences to speed things up
  3. Ask the family to answer all questions for the resident
  4. Allow extra time and use yes-or-no questions along with gestures Correct answer.

Explanation

Aphasia affects the ability to produce or understand language, not intelligence or hearing, so the resident needs extra time and simple question formats that reduce the language demand. Gestures and visual cues support understanding without taking the decision away from the resident.

Question 33Communication and Interpersonal Skills

A resident with dementia insists that it is time to leave for work. What is the best response?

  1. "You don't work anymore; you retired years ago."
  2. "I already told you that you don't have a job."
  3. "Let's walk down to the dining room and get some breakfast." Correct answer.
  4. "You're wrong; today is Tuesday and you live here now."

Explanation

Arguing with a resident who has dementia about reality usually increases agitation without changing the belief. Redirecting to a real, pleasant activity honors the emotion behind the statement while keeping the resident safe and oriented to the present routine.

Question 34Communication and Interpersonal Skills

While providing care, the nursing assistant notices that a resident's right foot is cool and pale. What should the assistant do first?

  1. Record the finding in the care plan
  2. Wait until the end of the shift to mention it
  3. Rub the foot briskly and continue with the rest of the care
  4. Report the finding to the nurse right away Correct answer.

Explanation

A cool, pale extremity may signal impaired circulation or another acute change, and the nurse must be told promptly so the condition can be assessed. Nursing assistants report changes; they do not evaluate or treat them independently.

Question 35Communication and Interpersonal Skills

A resident whose culture values modesty asks that only female staff provide personal care. What should the nursing assistant do?

  1. Tell the resident that all staff members are trained exactly the same way
  2. Respect the request and tell the nurse so assignments can be adjusted Correct answer.
  3. Explain that the facility does not make exceptions for personal preferences
  4. Ask the resident's roommate to help with the bath instead

Explanation

Residents have the right to have their cultural and personal values respected, and honoring a modesty request builds trust and cooperation with care. The assistant should communicate the preference to the nurse, who controls assignments.

Question 36Communication and Interpersonal Skills

A resident who speaks little English needs to understand a new care procedure. What should the nursing assistant do?

  1. Ask the resident's 10-year-old grandchild to interpret
  2. Demonstrate the procedure without explaining it
  3. Use the facility's approved interpreter service Correct answer.
  4. Speak louder and repeat the same English words

Explanation

Informed participation requires that the resident actually understand the explanation, and a qualified interpreter provides accurate, confidential interpretation. Children should not interpret health information, and volume or demonstration alone cannot convey the reasoning behind a procedure.

Question 37Communication and Interpersonal Skills

A coworker speaks sharply to the nursing assistant in front of a resident. What is the most professional response?

  1. Correct the coworker in front of the resident
  2. Report the coworker to the state before talking with anyone
  3. Stay calm, finish the resident's care, and discuss the issue privately later Correct answer.
  4. Hold back care until the coworker apologizes

Explanation

The resident's care and comfort come first, so the conflict should not be played out at the bedside. Addressing the issue privately and calmly later protects the resident and gives both staff members a chance to resolve it.

Question 38Communication and Interpersonal Skills

The nursing assistant wants to tell a resident that it is time to walk to the bathroom. Which statement is clearest?

  1. "You need to ambulate now."
  2. "Do you require assistance with elimination?"
  3. "We will transfer you to the commode."
  4. "It's time to walk to the bathroom." Correct answer.

Explanation

Plain, everyday words ensure the resident understands the message and can cooperate safely. Medical jargon such as "ambulate," "commode," and "elimination" may be unfamiliar and can cause confusion or embarrassment.

Question 39Communication and Interpersonal Skills

Which chart entry is the best example of objective documentation?

  1. "Resident was being difficult again."
  2. "Resident ate 50% of breakfast and drank 4 oz of juice." Correct answer.
  3. "Resident was in a bad mood all morning."
  4. "Resident seemed to be faking the pain."

Explanation

Objective documentation records what was seen, heard, and measured without opinion or interpretation. Judgments about mood, honesty, or personality belong in no chart because they cannot be verified and are potentially biased.

Question 40Communication and Interpersonal Skills

A resident's daughter stops the nursing assistant in the hallway and asks, "What did the doctor say about my mother's test results?" How should the assistant respond?

  1. Estimate the results so the daughter will stop worrying
  2. State that the nurse or doctor will speak with her, then notify the nurse Correct answer.
  3. Share the results because the daughter is immediate family
  4. Say nothing and walk away without a word

Explanation

Test results and diagnoses are shared by the provider or nurse, and being a family member does not automatically give someone access to protected health information. The assistant acknowledges the request courteously and connects the family member with the right person.

Question 41Communication and Interpersonal Skills

A resident asks the nursing assistant, "Am I dying? The doctor won't tell me anything." What is the best response?

  1. "Yes, but you shouldn't worry about it."
  2. "Nobody really knows, so let's not talk about it."
  3. "I can see that question is weighing on you. I'll tell the nurse so the doctor can sit down and talk with you." Correct answer.
  4. "You'll have to ask your family; I'm not allowed to speak to you."

Explanation

Prognosis questions are answered by the provider, but the assistant still has a duty to respond with empathy and to relay the resident's concern to the nurse. Acknowledging the emotion and arranging the right conversation keeps trust intact without exceeding the role.

Question 42Communication and Interpersonal Skills

A male nursing assistant is assigned to bathe a female resident who has said she is uncomfortable with male caregivers. Which action shows the best judgment?

  1. Stop, keep the resident covered, and tell the nurse the resident declined so another caregiver can be assigned Correct answer.
  2. Ask another resident's family member to explain why the bath is necessary
  3. Tell the resident that refusing care will be reported as noncompliance
  4. Proceed with the bath because the assignment has already been made

Explanation

Residents may refuse care and may state preferences about who provides it, and those wishes must be respected while dignity is protected. The assistant's responsibility is to stop, keep the resident covered, and inform the nurse so the assignment can be changed.

Question 43Communication and Interpersonal Skills

At the end of the shift a coworker says, "Just sign off that you checked Mrs. Lee's skin. I already looked at it." What should the nursing assistant do?

  1. Decline to document care that was not performed and report the request to the nurse Correct answer.
  2. Sign it but add a note saying the coworker did the check
  3. Sign it because the coworker has more experience
  4. Ask the coworker to sign the assistant's name instead

Explanation

Documentation is a legal record that the signer personally performed or observed the care, so signing for someone else's work is falsification. The assistant should refuse, document only what was actually done, and report the request through the chain of command.

Question 44Communication and Interpersonal Skills

A resident whispers, "Don't tell anyone, but I fell in the bathroom last night." How should the nursing assistant respond?

  1. Thank the resident for telling and report the fall to the nurse Correct answer.
  2. Agree to stay silent unless the resident turns out to be injured
  3. Ask other residents whether anyone saw the fall
  4. Promise to keep the secret because the resident asked

Explanation

A fall is a safety event that must be reported so the resident can be assessed for hidden injury and the cause can be addressed. Confidentiality never requires an assistant to hide information that affects a resident's health and safety.

Question 45Safety and Emergency Procedures

According to the RACE acronym used in fire emergencies, what is the first thing a nursing assistant should do when a fire is discovered?

  1. Restrict visitors to their rooms
  2. Rescue anyone in immediate danger Correct answer.
  3. Remove the fire extinguisher from the wall
  4. Report the fire to the charge nurse

Explanation

RACE stands for Rescue, Alarm, Contain, and Extinguish or Evacuate. Removing anyone in immediate danger comes first, before the alarm is pulled or the fire is fought.

Question 46Safety and Emergency Procedures

When should a nursing assistant use a fire extinguisher on a fire in a resident's room?

  1. Only if the fire is larger than a wastebasket
  2. Only after sprinklers have activated
  3. Immediately, before sounding the alarm
  4. On a small fire, after the alarm sounds Correct answer.

Explanation

Handheld extinguishers are only for small, contained fires and are used after the alarm has been sounded and evacuation is under way. A fire that is already spreading is beyond the scope of a handheld extinguisher.

Question 47Safety and Emergency Procedures

A resident who is eating suddenly grabs their throat with both hands and cannot speak or cough. What should the nursing assistant do?

  1. Stand behind the resident and give abdominal thrusts Correct answer.
  2. Lower the resident to the floor and check the airway
  3. Give the resident a glass of water to help wash the food down
  4. Leave the resident to call the family

Explanation

Clutching the throat with both hands is the universal sign of choking, and the inability to speak or cough means the airway is completely blocked. Abdominal thrusts are the recommended response for a conscious adult.

Question 48Safety and Emergency Procedures

A resident who was choking becomes unresponsive and slumps in the chair. After calling for help and lowering the resident to the floor, what should the nursing assistant do?

  1. Give abdominal thrusts while the resident is lying down
  2. Begin chest compressions as part of CPR Correct answer.
  3. Try to sweep the mouth with a finger to find the food
  4. Wait for the nurse to arrive before doing anything

Explanation

When a choking resident becomes unresponsive, the priority shifts from thrusts to CPR, beginning with chest compressions. Compressions may also help dislodge the object.

Question 49Safety and Emergency Procedures

You find a resident lying on the floor next to the bed and the resident is awake. What is your first action?

  1. Leave to get a mechanical lift
  2. Help the resident to stand and walk back to bed
  3. Stay with the resident, check for injury, and call for help Correct answer.
  4. Move the resident's arms and legs to check for fractures

Explanation

A resident who has fallen is not moved until assessed, because movement can worsen a fracture or head injury. The nursing assistant stays with the resident and summons the nurse.

Question 50Safety and Emergency Procedures

Which practice is correct when a physician orders a restraint for a resident?

  1. Tie the restraint to the side rail with a secure knot
  2. Check circulation under the restraint every 15 minutes Correct answer.
  3. Leave the restraint in place during all meals and activities
  4. Apply the restraint tightly so the resident cannot slip out

Explanation

Restraints require frequent monitoring: circulation, skin, and breathing are checked at least every 15 minutes, with release and repositioning at least every 2 hours according to facility policy.