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Bedmaking and Unit Care

Exam
Multiple Choice. Choose the correct answer.
1. Which of the following is true of sleep?
(A) The elderly usually go to sleep faster than other groups.
(B) The elderly are more able to tolerate sleep deprivation than other groups.
(C) Lack of sleep can cause irritability and decreased mental function.
(D) People can live in good health even without much sleep.

2. The circadian rhythm is:

(A) A natural period of rest for the mind and body
(B) Deep sleep that helps the body to renew
(C) The 24-hour, day-night cycle
(D) All of the natural biorhythms of the body
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Exam (cont’d.)
3. Sleep disorders are called:
(A) Insomnias
(B) Parasomnias
(C) Somnambulisms
(D) Bruxisms

4. One dietary habit that a nursing assistant can encourage to help residents
sleep better is:
(A) Limiting caffeine intake
(B) Eating heavy meals before bedtime
(C) Eating foods high in sugar
(D) Serving meals later at night
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Exam (cont’d.)
5. Lack of sleep can cause:
(A) Increased mental function
(B) Increased reaction time
(C) Increased immune system function
(D) Increased irritability

6. One way to be respectful to a resident in his room is to:

(A) Allow the resident to clean the room himself
(B) Always knock and wait for permission before entering the room
(C) Rearrange the resident’s personal items so that they look better
(D) Ignore any safety hazards in the room
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Exam (cont’d.)
7. The bedside stand is used for:
(A) Linen storage
(B) Serving meals
(C) Storing equipment
(D) Storing valuables

8. What can an overbed table be used for?

(A) Placement of dirty linens
(B) Placement of bedpans
(C) Placement of meals
(D) Placement of urinals
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Exam (cont’d.)
9. Why is disposable equipment used in healthcare facilities?
(A) It is less expensive.
(B) It prevents the spread of microorganisms.
(C) It makes nursing assistants’ jobs easier.
(D) It is safer.

10. An example of disposable equipment is:

(A) An autoclave
(B) An electric razor
(C) A bedpan
(D) Gloves
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Exam (cont’d.)
11. When leaving a resident’s room, a nursing assistant should:
(A) Leave the unit tidy
(B) Move the resident’s belongings
(C) Leave spills for the next shift
(D) Remind the resident not to call her again because she’ll be busy with other
residents

12. Where should the call light be placed when a nursing assistant leaves a
resident’s room?
(A) On the bedside table beside the telephone
(B) Next to the television remote
(C) Within the resident’s reach
(D) On a chair next to the resident’s bed
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Exam (cont’d.)
13. When must a unit be completely cleaned and disinfected?
(A) Every day
(B) When the resident has visitors
(C) When a resident is transferred, discharged, or dies
(D) When a resident has a sleep disorder

14. Which of the following statements is true of linen?

(A) Linen should be carried close to the nursing assistant’s uniform.
(B) Linen should be shaken to remove wrinkles.
(C) Dirty linen should be removed by rolling it away from the nursing assistant.
(D) Linen can be taken from one resident’s room into another resident’s room.
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Exam (cont’d.)
15. A resident who is at risk for pressure ulcers may have:
(A) An alternating pressure mattress
(B) A bariatric bed
(C) An electric bed
(D) A closed bed
 
16. Which of the following terms describes a bed that is completely made with the
bedspread and blankets in place?
(A) Closed bed
(B) Open bed
(C) Occupied bed
(D) Unoccupied bed
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Exam (cont’d.)
17. A(n) _____ bed is made so that it can easily accept residents who must
return to bed on stretchers or gurneys.
(A) Open
(B) Closed
(C) Surgical
(D) Occupied