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The nursing assistant is caring for a client who has recently received news that the cancer has spread and that there are no effective treatment options. The nursing assistant is also upset by this news and is afraid that there is nothing helpful to say to the client. What action should the nursing assistant prioritize at this time?

A 20-year-old long-term care resident states, “I’m always bored.” Which response should the nursing assistant prioritize to address this situation? Select all that apply.

A combination of financial pressures and recent illness has caused an individual a great deal of stress in recent weeks. This morning, the individual flew into a rage at a partner, accusing the partner of contributing to their problems by not being supportive. This individual’s actions are suggestive of what defense mechanism?

The nursing assistant is caring for an older adult resident who was just visited by the health care provider and diagnosed with a vector-caused infection. Which example will be best for the nursing assistant to give to the resident when asked what a vector can be?

The nursing assistant is careful to practice the techniques which will help prevent a thrombus formation in a client after surgery. Which potential risk is the nursing assistant striving to prevent?

The nurse informs the nursing assistant that a new resident has a metabolic disease. Which disease would the nursing assistant most expect the resident to have?

A resident who has Clostridium difficile–associated diarrhea (C. diff.) has been incontinent of stool since becoming infected. The nursing assistant is being particularly vigilant about handling the resident’s soiled sheets and bedding, knowing the sheets and bedding constitute what component of the chain of infection?

The nursing assistant works hard to complete many duties in caring for clients. Which skill should the nursing assistant prioritize to assist in the reimbursement process?

Because a nursing assistant failed to reposition a client frequently, the client developed pressure ulcers. What violation of criminal law has the nursing assistant committed?

The nursing assistant is caring for a client who has been diagnosed with Hepatitis B. Which organ can the nursing assistant predict will most likely be affected by this virus?