The nursing assistant is conducting a tour of the special care unit for dementia residents which includes an outside courtyard with high fencing. When questioned by the visitors about the reason for this, which is the nursing assistant’s best response? 

An older adult is seeking placement in a health care facility. The older adult needs assistance with food, transportation, housekeeping, and medication administration. The family lives some distance away and is unable to provide these services on a regular basis. The older adult person is able to provide for their own personal care. Due to a personal relationship, the nursing assistant is asked for their recommendation. Which facility should the nursing assistant recommend?

The local dementia special care unit utilizes pet therapy to provide the residents with a planned activity. The nursing assistant predicts that after a resident holds and pets a small fluffy dog, which action will result? 

The nursing assistant works in a nursing home and attends the required in-service programs which provide information about resident care and any recent legislative changes. The nursing assistant can point out attending these programs are required by which piece of legislation?

The nursing assistant students are studying the history of legislation that has greatly affected the health care industry. Which government act signed in 1935 provides older adults who are retired or unemployed with a pension?

A new resident’s responses to the nursing assistant’s questions are tense. The nursing assistant senses that the resident does not appreciate their presence, even though they are trying to help. Which is the best response from the nursing assistant?

The nursing assistant is conscious of the various regulations and standards that must be met to be compliant with federal regulations. Which agency would the nursing assistant point out is responsible for monitoring and ensuring the facility is meeting the required standards?

A resident has been admitted to the long-term care facility after being cared for at home for several years by their spouse and children. Which action by the nursing assistant will best help the family adjust to these changes?

Save your notes and upload them at the end of this quiz as a file (pdf). Grading for notes:5 pts= thorough notes, follows outline, and clearly paid attention to lecture4 pts= detailed notes but an inaccuracy or important omission here and there3 pts= moderate amount of notes and/or has several inaccuracies/omissions2 pts= a few notes and/or has several inaccuracies/omissions1 pt =limited notes and/or several inaccuracies/omissions and/or has material not part of lecture0 pts= very few to zero notes; does not use outline provided

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