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You can indirectly become infected by M. tuberculosis by sharing toothbrushes or kissing.

A resident is restrained due to doctor’s orders.  Which of the following is true about a resident who is restrained?

It is a nursing assistant’s first day at her new job and she wants to make a positive first impression.  Which of the following is an example of proper grooming?

Which of the following best describes the way a gait (transfer) belt is used when helping a resident walk?

An employer must offer a NA a free vaccine for __________.

A nursing assistant is assigned to help a resident who is recovering from a total hip replacement and needs help with deep breathing exercises.  The resident is very uncommunicative.  Which of the following questions would be most helpful in encouraging the resident to communicate?

Which of the following is true of Transmission -Based Precautions?

A resident in subacute care is lying in bed and suddenly becomes short of breath.  Which of the following is the BEST response by the nursing assistant?

Which of the following statements is true of admitting new residents to a long-term care facility?

A new resident needs to be weighed once he is admitted.  Which of the following should the nursing assistant do when obtaining a resident’s weight?