The Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (OBRA) of 1987 established specific requirements for nurse aides (NAs) who work in long-term care facilities that are funded by Medicare. These requirements include the fact that
A) only individuals who are registered in educational programs to become practical/vocational nurses or registered nurses may work as NAs.
B) NAs must demonstrate that they participate in continuing education programs at least once per year.
C) all NAs must complete a minimum training program in order to ensure competency.
D) NAs must pass a version of the NCLEX before they are certified to provide care.
C
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Genetic evidence regarding twins and the risk for schizophrenia supports which fact?
a. Identical and fraternal twins are equal in concordancy for schizophrenia. b. Monozygotic twins have a lower concordancy rate for schizophrenia than the general population. c. Fraternal twins have a higher concordancy rate for schizophrenia than monozygotic twins. d. Monozygotic twins are significantly more likely than the general population to be concordant for schizophrenia.
A nurse is developing a teaching plan about nutrition for a group of pregnant women. Which of the following would the nurse include in the discussion? (Select all that apply.)
A) Keep weight gain to 15 lb B) Eat three meals with snacking C) Limit the use of salt in cooking D) Avoid using diuretics E) Participate in physical activity
A nurse is asked to attend to a client with multiple injuries following an accident. Which
is an indication for applying an elastic roller bandage to the client? A) Rib injuries B) Bleeding from abdominal wounds C) Abdominal surgery D) Sprained ankle
If you are unfamiliar with the type of bed being used for the patient, do not try to operate it.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)