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For the conditional statement “If n is divisible by 6, then n is divisible by 3”, what is the contrapositive?

The negation of the statement “If you work hard, then you will make a lot of money” is “If you do not work hard, then you won’t make a lot of money”.

The older adult is a retired Methodist minister and needs placement in a nursing home. Which organization should the nursing assistant recommend as the best fit for them?

An older adult is unable to make decisions for themselves and is being placed in a nursing home. The individual’s adult child is out of the country for the next 6 months and will be returning to a different part of the country. They have requested that when they return, the older adult be moved to a nursing home where they live. The adult child has also expressed concerns about the many changes their parent would experience with the changes in living environments. Which facility should the nursing assistant point out will be the best for this older adult?

The nursing assistant observes the signs of early Alzheimer’s disease in a person they are caring for. Which sign most suggests approaching dementia?

A family member of a client in an outpatient clinic asks a nursing assistant about the best nursing home for their parent. The nursing assistant is unfamiliar with the nursing homes in the community. Which is the best response from the nursing assistant?

The nursing assistant is employed at a facility where a staff member spends extra time with each resident to find out what has been important throughout their life, how the resident wants to live their life, and then shares this information with the rest of the staff. What concept would this be referred to as?

A family is concerned for an older adult family member and is considering finding a facility which will best suit their needs. Which factor should the nursing assistant point out is most important to determine possible placement in a long-term care facility?

The nursing assistant knows that one of the residents with dementia gets very agitated at the idea of having to bathe. Which action should the nursing assistant prioritize to help make bath time go smoothly? 

A resident with dementia hits a nursing assistant and curses at them. The nursing assistant responds by hitting the resident. What are the potential consequences of this action by the nursing assistant?