Which of the following is considered a professional trait of the Nursing Assistant? 

If the nursing assistant notices a patient’s pulse is 62 bpm at rest in the morning and then is 98 bpm later in the shift, what should they do?  

Which guideline should be followed for proper care of the indwelling urinary catheter to prevent infection? 

What is the impact of the Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (OBRA) on the nursing assistant role? 

How is lotion applied during foot care? 

Prior to getting out of bed, the nursing assistant has instructed the resident to dangle and not stand up too quickly.  What is the purpose of dangling? 

Which of the following is true about applying hot or cold treatments? 

A resident with dementia is undressing themselves in the dining room.  How should the nursing assistant respond? 

Which health care professional identifies communication disorders and evaluates a resident’s ability to swallow food and drink? 

The nursing assistant observes an area on the resident’s arm that is warm, red, and tender to touch. What is the appropriate response by the nursing assistant?