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How often should a resident’s incontinence pad or briefs be changed? 

While the nursing assistant is performing passive range of motion (ROM), the resident complains of pain in the right arm. What is the correct action by the nursing assistant?

Which of the following is a common defense mechanism used during communication?

What guidelines does the nursing assistant follow to provide basic skin care?

Which of the following are signs of fluid overload to be reported to the nurse? 

Which health care team member develops a treatment plan to increase movement, improve circulation, prevent disability, and regain mobility?

When a patient in bed is properly positioned in a lateral position, which description best describes this position? 

While performing a bed bath for an elderly resident, the nursing assistant observes the skin around a bruise on the resident’s shin is swollen, red, and warm to the touch. How should the nursing assistant respond to this observation? 

What is the definition of a health care associated infection?

_______ tissue stores fat and releases it when the body needs energy.