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Competency Evaluation Enrolled Nurse

HR-022 | Competency Evaluation - Personal Care Worker or Enrolled Nurse

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PART I - Observation and Reporting

1. Mr Smith tells you he feels as if he is going to vomit after taking his new medicine the doctor ordered, so he is not taking it. You should:*
1. Mr Smith tells you he feels as if he is going to vomit after taking his new medicine the doctor ordered, so he is not taking it. You should:


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2. If you make a mistake on your daily care notes you should:*
2. If you make a mistake on your daily care notes you should:


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3. When reporting or recording information it is important to:*
3. When reporting or recording information it is important to:


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4. When reporting a change in the client's condition you need to tell the supervisor all of the following EXCEPT:*
4. When reporting a change in the client's condition you need to tell the supervisor all of the following EXCEPT:


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5. You should write a note in the daily care record at least:*
5. You should write a note in the daily care record at least:


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6. The primary action for an unconscious person is:*
6. The primary action for an unconscious person is:


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7. Mr Jones’ pulse rate is usually 64-70. When you took it today, it was 52. You should:*
7. Mr Jones’ pulse rate is usually 64-70. When you took it today, it was 52. You should:


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PART II - Infection Control

8. Good hand washing technique is important because:*
8. Good hand washing technique is important because:

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9. Wearing disposable gloves while changing bed linens:*
9. Wearing disposable gloves while changing bed linens:

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10. When handling dirty linens and clothing it is best to:*
10. When handling dirty linens and clothing it is best to:

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11. When cleaning up a spill that possibly contains blood, you should:*
11. When cleaning up a spill that possibly contains blood, you should:


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12. When considering your role in reducing the spread of germs, you would do all of the following EXCEPT:*
12. When considering your role in reducing the spread of germs, you would do all of the following EXCEPT:


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13. The perineal area is washed:*
13. The perineal area is washed:

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PART III - Basic Elements in Body Functioning

14. A two (2) kilogram weight gain in two days:*
14. A two (2) kilogram weight gain in two days:

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15. Mrs Smith’s catheter bag contains a very large amount of dark red urine. You should:*
15. Mrs Smith’s catheter bag contains a very large amount of dark red urine. You should:

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16. A red spot over the patient’s hip joint:*
16. A red spot over the patient’s hip joint:

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17. When observing the patient’s bowel habits, the following should be reported to the nurse immediately:*
17. When observing the patient’s bowel habits, the following should be reported to the nurse immediately:

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18. The following are normal changes that occur with aging EXCEPT: *
18. The following are normal changes that occur with aging EXCEPT:

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PART IV - Maintenance of a Clean, Safe and Healthy Environment

19. Wrinkles in the client's bed linen may cause:*
19. Wrinkles in the client's bed linen may cause:


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20. Which one of the following statements is NOT true:*
20. Which one of the following statements is NOT true:


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21. Before transferring a patient from the bed to a wheelchair, it is always necessary to:*
21. Before transferring a patient from the bed to a wheelchair, it is always necessary to:


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22. You discover cockroaches in the client's home, you should:*
22. You discover cockroaches in the client's home, you should:


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23. Regardless of the type of bath given to the elderly, the temperature of the water is important because:*
23. Regardless of the type of bath given to the elderly, the temperature of the water is important because:


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24. Prior to assisting the patient into the tub or shower, as a safety factor, you should check for:*
24. Prior to assisting the patient into the tub or shower, as a safety factor, you should check for:


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PART V - Recognising Emergencies and Knowledge of Emergency Procedures

25. Mrs Smith lives alone and is homebound. When you arrive at the home, the door is locked and, although it is the middle of the day, you can see the lights turned on in the living room. When you knock, you can hear a low moan coming from somewhere in the house. You should:*
25. Mrs Smith lives alone and is homebound. When you arrive at the home, the door is locked and, although it is the middle of the day, you can see the lights turned on in the living room. When you knock, you can hear a low moan coming from somewhere in the house. You should:


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26. Fire safety instruction is important because:*
26. Fire safety instruction is important because:


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27. While cooking dinner you accidentally spill boiling water on your hand. You should:*
27. While cooking dinner you accidentally spill boiling water on your hand. You should:


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28. Your client suddenly complains of intense squeezing pain in the chest that goes down the arm. The client is sweating and holding his chest. You should:*
28. Your client suddenly complains of intense squeezing pain in the chest that goes down the arm. The client is sweating and holding his chest. You should:


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29. A stranger comes to the door claiming that their car broke down and asks to use the phone. You should:*
29. A stranger comes to the door claiming that their car broke down and asks to use the phone. You should:


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PART VI - Physical, Emotional, and Developmental Needs - Respect for Privacy and Property

30. When performing any procedure in which a body part is exposed, keep the patient covered with a blanket as much as possible:*
30. When performing any procedure in which a body part is exposed, keep the patient covered with a blanket as much as possible:


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31. Mr Dodd is eating lunch when you arrive. Your assignment is to take his vital signs and assist him in and out of the bathtub. Which of the following answers is correct?*
31. Mr Dodd is eating lunch when you arrive. Your assignment is to take his vital signs and assist him in and out of the bathtub. Which of the following answers is correct?

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32. A client, Miss Green, tells you she is very upset with you and demands you tell her the supervisor's name so she can call and report you. The correct action is:*
32. A client, Miss Green, tells you she is very upset with you and demands you tell her the supervisor's name so she can call and report you. The correct action is:


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33. You are caring for Mrs Jones, a terminally ill client. The neighbour stops by to visit and asks you if Mrs Jones is going to die. You should reply:*
33. You are caring for Mrs Jones, a terminally ill client. The neighbour stops by to visit and asks you if Mrs Jones is going to die. You should reply:


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34. When caring for a client who is from another culture different from yours, remember that:*
34. When caring for a client who is from another culture different from yours, remember that:


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PART VII - Nutrition and Fluid Intake

35. Elderly people may not eat a well-balanced diet due to:*
35. Elderly people may not eat a well-balanced diet due to:


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36. When the plan of care requires you to increase fluids, the following food would NOT be encouraged:*
36. When the plan of care requires you to increase fluids, the following food would NOT be encouraged:


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37. Very good sources of protein are:*
37. Very good sources of protein are:


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38. Which of the following statements is CORRECT:*
38. Which of the following statements is CORRECT:


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39. It would be UNSAFE to:*
39. It would be UNSAFE to:


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40. Fibre or roughage in the diet:*
40. Fibre or roughage in the diet:


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PART VIII - Communication Skills and Teamwork

41. You can use communication skills when:*
41. You can use communication skills when:


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42. Communication includes:*
42. Communication includes:


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43. If a client is hard of hearing, you should:*
43. If a client is hard of hearing, you should:


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44. Your client has expressed some religious beliefs you don't agree with, you should:*
44. Your client has expressed some religious beliefs you don't agree with, you should:


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45. Ways to foster communication include all EXCEPT:*
45. Ways to foster communication include all EXCEPT:


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46. Which of the following would be the most helpful in resolving a conflict between yourself and a teammate?*
46. Which of the following would be the most helpful in resolving a conflict between yourself and a teammate?


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47. Which of the following will help ensure that a resolved conflict does not arise again in the future?*
47. Which of the following will help ensure that a resolved conflict does not arise again in the future?


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48. Which of these is NOT a key feature of a team?*
48. Which of these is NOT a key feature of a team?


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49. When health care professionals work as a team, it:*
49. When health care professionals work as a team, it:


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50. You can help improve your job satisfaction by:*
50. You can help improve your job satisfaction by:


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