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When giving a back rub to a resident, the nursing assistant should

A resident has been given a diagnosis of terminal cancer and a prognosis of one month to live.  The resident tells a nursing assistant that the testing laboratory mad a mistake and he needs to have his results re-tested.  Which of the following would be the best response from the nursing assistant?

Which of the following is the best site for measuring body temperature for an unconscious resident?

A nursing assistant is given the task of measuring vital signs each day for a large number of residents, while her coworker is assigned the task of weighing all the residents each day. Which of the following methods of nursing care is this?

How does the lung tissue anatomy change from normal when a patient is infected with pneumonia?

Which of the following is an example of a nursing assistant using personal protective equipment (PPE) properly?

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?