13. The correct option is (B). Advance directive.
Advance directive is a legal document which is used in case of taking actions in regard to health and treatment of a patient if he is not able to take her decision on his own. Advance directives are signed by either the family members, friends, or close relatives. It is also known as a living will, medical directive, and advance decision.
14. The correct option is (A).Rectal temperature.
The rectal temperature is the most accurate way of measuring the temperature.
The oral temperature is slightly lower than the rectal temperature. Ear temperature is a little higher than the oral temperature. Armpit temperature is little lower than oral temperature. So the options B, C, D are incorrect.
15. The correct option is (B). cleaning a resident after an episode of incontinence.
This is a task which comes outside of the scope of practice. It can be done by the family caregivers or even by the non-aid personnel.
Checking the vital signs of the patient is a vital task in a nurse's practice which gives clues for further assessment and diagnoses. Nurse's have authority to prescribe medication in the primary centers and in the residents. The nurses have the responsibility to assist the patient in daily activities. All the three will comes under the scope of practice. So option A, C, D are incorrect.
16. The correct option is (B). The nurse refuses the gift by saying thank you.
Being a professional, the nurse should be dignified and honest in her work. Further giving care is her work and getting a gift from the patient will disrespect her professional role. The nurse should accept any gifts from the patient. She has to maintain only a therapeutic relationship.
17. The correct option is (C). Empathy means being able to identify with and understand the feelings of others.
Empathy means putting oneself in other situations and understand their perspective and provide comfort for them.
18. The correct option is (A). Radial pulse.
The NA will check the radial pulse of the Resident in general. The most common site of a pulse is a radial pulse. It usually ranges from 60 to 100 beats per minute. Temporal, carotid, and brachial pulse are checked in a specific conditions
19. The correct option is (B). physical abuse.
physical abuse is an act that causes harm or injury to the other person. Slabbing, shoving, and rough handling is a type of physical abuse.
Neglect is not obeying of one's words. Psychological abuse is the harming oneself or others through their emotional behavior. verbal abuse is the harming of others through the harsh words.
20. The correct option is (A). Resident's doctor.
One of the important thing in the healthcare of the patient is maintaining the confidentiality of the patient information. The patient's health condition should not be shared with anyone without the consent of the patient. So the patient information should not be shared with anyone who is not involved with the patient's care.
21. The correct option is (C). The NA should focus on the resident and provides feedback.
The NA should give space and enough time for the patient to speak completely so that the needed information can get. The nurse should listen to the patient and use non-verbal communication such as maintaining eye contact, nodding head, and gestures. She should reply to the resident and provide appropriate answers.
22. The correct option is (A). Mr. Gomez ate half of his scrambled egg.
The NA has to make the patient take his diet which is most essential for quick recovery.
23. The correct option is (D). water.
The proteins, carbohydrates, vitamins are all essential nutrients to lead a life, but the top priority is given to water. Water is essential for every human being. It helps to keep hydrated the body. Without water, the body becomes dehydrated and loses all the electrolytes, and leads to hypotension, shock, and other life-threatening complication.
24. Objective information is (B). Information collected using senses.
Objective information is the data collected by the nurses by observing the patient condition and physical assessment. This includes inspection, palpitation, percussion, and auscultation. The nurses have to use all the five senses in collecting of objective information.
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