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Which of the following is a task that nursing assistants commonly do? (A) Giving medication (B) Bathing residents (C) Changing sterile dressings (D) Gi... [Show More] ving tube feedings B Dementia is: (A) Terminal illness (B) Loss of mental abilities (C) The number of days a person stays in a healthcare facility (D) Caring for the whole person B Which of the following is an example of nonverbal communication? (A) Writing a note in a resident's chart (B) Giving an oral report to a supervisor (C) Smiling at a new resident (D) Speaking in an encouraging tone of voice to a resident who is moving slowly C Which of the following types of health care is generally for people who will die in six months or less? (A) Long-term care (B) Outpatient care (C) Inter-generational care (D) Hospice care D How many hours of training does OBRA require for nursing assistants? (A) At least 150 hours (B) At least 100 hours (C) At least 75 hours (D) At least 50 hours C Which of the following statements is true of a nursing assistant's role in restorative care? (A) If a resident takes too long to do a task by himself, the nursing assistant should do it for him. (B) The nursing assistant should give the resident pain medication just before the rehabilitation session begins. (C) The nursing assistant should recognize that setbacks occur and be reassuring. (D) The nursing assistant should tell the family progress is happening faster than it really is so they can feel better about the situation. C One reason that the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) was created is to: (A) Make sure nursing assistants receive adequate pay (B) Protect privacy of health information (C) Ensure that care procedures are performed properly (D) Prevent abuse of residents B Which of the following is an example of professional and ethical behavior by a nursing assistant? (A) Keeping quiet if he makes a mistake (B) Documenting care accurately and promptly (C) Telling his friend details about the residents he works with (D) Rushing a resident through tasks if there is not much time left in the nursing assistant's shift B To maintain good body mechanics while lifting or carrying an object, a nursing assistant should: (A) Hold the object out and away from her body (B) Face the object or person she is moving (C) Twist at the waist as she picks up the object (D) Try to keep her center of gravity as high as possible B When is it appropriate to use medical terminology? (A) When communicating with the care team (B) When communicating with residents (C) When communicating with residents' families (D) When communicating with visitors A What information does a Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) contain? (A) Costs of the chemical (B) Comparisons with other chemicals (C) Names of other facilities using the chemical (D) Description of emergency response actions D Which of the following statements contains objective information? (A) Mr. Castillo seems a little grouchy today. (B) Mr. Castillo says that he has a stomachache. (C) Mr. Castillo's blood pressure is 115/68. (D) Mr. Castillo doesn't get along with the nurses very well. C A resident's health information may be shared with: (A) Anyone who asks (B) Anyone who lives or works at the facility (C) The resident's friends and family (D) Other care team members D If a resident is hearing impaired, a nursing assistant should: (A) Approach the resident from behind (B) Make sure the light is on the nursing assistant's face (C) Raise the pitch of her voice (D) Chew gum while speaking to the resident B Holistic care focuses on: (A) The whole person, including physical, mental, and social well-being (B) Disease and disability (C) How sick a person is (D) The absence of disease and illness A The federal government requires ______ hours of continuing education for nursing assistants each year. (A) 10 (B) 12 (C) 15 (D) 18 B Which of the following is a physical need? (A) The need to be accepted (B) The need for self-esteem (C) The need to be free from pain (D) The need for independence C If a nursing assistant encounters a resident in a sexual situation, she should: (A) Call the resident's clergyperson to discuss it (B) Provide privacy and leave the room (C) Tell other residents and staff members about it (D) Ask the resident to stop what she is doing B Which of the following is true of most elderly people? (A) They are active and have many interests. (B) They do not manage money well. (C) They are usually grouchy. (D) They do not like to leave home. A Making an area or object completely free of all microorganisms is called: (A) Infection prevention (B) Disinfection (C) Transmission (D) Surgical asepsis D One way for a nursing assistant to communicate effectively with a visually-impaired resident is to: (A) Wait until the resident speaks to her before identifying herself (B) Move the furniture in the resident's room to make it easier for him to get around (C) Avoid talking to the resident during care (D) Use the face of an imaginary clock to explain the position of objects D Restraints may be used: (A) Whenever it is convenient for the facility staff (B) When a resident is being uncooperative (C) When there are not enough staff members to watch all the residents (D) Only with a doctor's order D Infection prevention is: (A) The way in which infections occur (B) An infection limited to a specific part of the body (C) A set of methods used to prevent the spread of disease (D) An object that has not been contaminated with pathogens C In military time, 7:45 p.m. would be: (A) 0745 hours (B) 1975 hours (C) 1945 hours (D) 0775 hours C How is HIV spread? (A) Through the air (B) By hugging an infected person (C) By standing next to an infected person (D) By blood D In which of the following procedures must a nursing assistant always wear gloves? (A) Shaving a resident (B) Combing or brushing hair (C) Dressing a resident (D) Turning a resident A Most of the accidents in a facility are related to: (A) Falls (B) Burns (C) Poisoning (D) Choking A When beginning to weigh a resident, the scale should be balanced at: (A) Zero (B) Five pounds (C) Ten pounds (D) Negative two pounds A One way to prevent burns and scalds is to: (A) Check water temperature before giving a bath or shower (B) Serve residents drinks while they are standing (C) Leave warm water applications on for more than 30 minutes at a time (D) Use higher settings on hair dryers so residents' hair is not wet for too long A [Show Less]
When caring for a resident who is comatose, the nurse aide is expected to: A. provide mouth care once a day B. avoid changing the resident's position C.... [Show More] talk to the resident while providing care D. keep the resident's room dark and quiet C. talk to the resident while providing care A resident who has dementia is usually able to get dressed with some prompting. This morning the resident is more confused and needs more help with all activities of daily living. What should the nurse aide do? A. tell the resident not to feel bad about needing more help today B. provide extra help as needed to avoid the resident becoming frustrated C. ask if the resident would prefer to stay in night clothes for the day D. check if the resident will get dressed for another nurse aide B. provide extra help as needed to avoid the resident becoming frustrated A resident's care plan provides the nurse aide with information about: A. the financial arrangements made for the resident's care B. specific care required for the resident and the goals of care C. facility procedures for performing different nursing care procedures D. the nurse aide's assignments and when care is provided to each resident B. specific care required for the resident and the goals of care A resident who was admitted today is sitting in a chair in his room. He asks for help to go to the bathroom. The nurse aide knows the resident's care plan has not been completed. To help the resident the nurse aide should: A. ask the resident to use a walker while assisting the resident to the bathroom B. get another nurse aide's help to walk the resident to the bathroom C. position a commode chair next to the chair the resident is sitting in D. ask the charge nurse for instructions on what assistance the resident needs D. ask the charge nurse for instructions on what assistance the resident needs When bathing a resident, the nurse aide observes the resident's great toe is red and swollen. Which of the following is the appropriate action by the nurse aide? A. protect the toe by putting on an extra sock B. report the observation to the charge nurse C. apply an antibiotic to prevent infection D. soak the foot in very warm water and dry gently B. report the observation to the charge nurse A resident reports that his wrist watch is missing. The nurse aide should ask: A. if the resident thinks someone took it B. if the resident has checked the lost and found C. who was assigned to the resident on the previous shift D. for permission to help look around the resident's room D. for permission to help look around the resident's room According to Standard Precautions, the nurse aide should wear glove for which of the following procedures? A. getting linen from a linen cart B. removing soiled linen from the bed C. performing range of motion exercises D. transferring a resident to a showerchair B. removing soiled linen from the bed A few minutes before the end of the shift, a resident calls and whispers to the nurse aide, "I had an accident. I wet myself." What should the nurse aide do? A. Explain that the next shift will assist the resident in a short time B. remove any wet clothing and place the resident on a dry underpad C. ask if the resident feel very uncomfortable D. provide incontinent care to the resident D. provide incontinent care to the resident A resident who is Roman Catholic is dying. The resident comments that she has not been to confession and she worries that she will die in a state of sin. Which of the following is the best response by the nurse aide? A. "Don't you think God knows you are in a nursing home?" B. "Would you like it arranged for a priest to visit you?" C. "Sounds like you are not ready to die." D. "Have you considered praying?" B. "Would you like it arranged for a priest to visit you?" An alert resident has requested to be left alone with her husband who is visiting. The resident closes the door to her room. What should the nurse aide do? A. allow the resident to be alone with her spouse B. suggest that the husband take the resident home for a visit C. explain that the facility's policies do not allow for this type of visiting D. remind the resident that this is a nursing home and not a hotel A. allow the resident to be alone with her spouse While performing range of motion exercises, the nurse aide notices that the resident's elbow is stiff and will not bend. The nurse aide should: A. continue exercises but move onto another joint B. continue since stiff joints are a normal part of aging C. apply very gentle pressure to try to bend the elbow slightly D. suggest the patient see a physical therapist for the elbow A. continue exercises but move onto another joint A resident, who is usually alert and oriented, is having difficulty remembering where he is today. What should the nurse aide do first? A. increase the resident's fluids since dehydration causes confusion B. consider that some memory loss is a normal part of aging C. ask where the resident believes he is D. report the change to the charge nurse C. ask where the resident believes he is The nurse aide s bathing a resident and notices new swelling in the resident's ankles. Which of the following is the nest response by the nurse aide? A. ask if the resident has been eating salty food lately B. elevate the resident's legs and check again later C. report the swelling to the charge nurse D. avoid bathing the resident's lower legs C. report the swelling to the charge nurse What is the main purpose of a restorative care program? A. ensure the resident can return home B. provide meaningful activities for the resident C. help the resident improve his/her level of functioning D. provide assistance with activities of daily living (ADLs) C. help the resident improve his/ her level of functioning A nurse aide walks into a resident's room and finds a resident on the floor. The resident says, "I fell down and I cannot move my arm." What should be the nurse aide's next action? A. help the resident to a sitting position on the floor B. ask the resident to stay still while the nurse aide calls for help C. ask the resident to describe the pain and how the fall happened D. support the injured arm by placing a pillow under the arm and shoulder B. ask the resident to stay still while the nurse aide calls for help A resident falls from her chair when she has a seizure. Before the nurse arrives, the seizure is finished and the nurse aide observes the resident is breathing. What should the nurse aide do next? A. get the emergency cart B. turn the resident onto her side C. check if the resident is able to talk D. help the resident back into the chair C. check if the resident is able to talk When a resident's husband begins telling the nurse aide how to care for his wife, the nurse aide should: A. accept that the husband has always been in charge B. explain that the nurse aide is certified and able to care for his wife C. suggest that the husband participate in his wife's resident care conference D. understand that the husband wants staff aware of his wife's needs D. understand that the husband wants staff aware of his wife's needs Which of the following actions helps to prevent skin tears? A. keeping side rails raised B. using less lotion on the skin C. sliding the resident up in the bed D. dressing the resident in long sleeves D. dressing the resident in long sleeves A nurse aide is assisting a resident at mealtime. The resident grabs his throat and cannot speak. What should the nurse aide do first? A. try to get the resident to take a few sips of water through a straw B. reach around from behind the resident to provide abdominal thrusts C. pat the resident's back and then reach in his mouth to remove the blockage D. ask the resident to take a deep breath and cough B. reach around from behind the resident to provide abdominal thrusts Why should residents who are unable to change their own positions, have their positions changed by staff at least every two hours? A. correct resident's posture B. improve the residents' breathing C. promote circulation at pressure points D. provide an opportunity for incontinent care C. promote circulation at pressure points When providing foot care, the nurse aide observes an open sore on the resident's foot. The nurse aide should: A. pat gently to dry and cover with a dry dressing before applying a sock B. stop the foot care immediately and ask the resident what happened C. report the skin opening to the charge nurse as soon as possible D. check the resident's sock for any wound drainage C. report the skin opening to the charge nurse as soon as possible Which of the following best describes how persons affected by Parkinson's disease typically walk? A. They tend to walk quickly. B. They tend to lean back when walking. C. They walk normally but with some shakiness. D. They shuffle their feet while taking small steps. D. They shuffle their feet while taking small steps. A resident is NPO because of nausea. What should the nurse aide do? A. Give the resident fluids in small amounts. B. Provide the resident with a small cup of ice chips. C. Ask if the resident can handle any fluids with the nausea. D. Remove any fluids at the bedside including the water pitcher D. Remove any fluids at the bedside including the water pitcher To help prevent burns to residents during meals, the nurse aide should A. place a clothing protector on the resident. B. wait to serve the food until hot food is cold. C. add ice to any hot liquids, such as coffee or soup. D. let residents know which foods and beverages are hot D. let residents know which foods and beverages are hot A resident reports having a very large bowel movement two days ago. What should the nurse aide do first? A. Report this to the charge nurse. B. Ask if this is a normal pattern for the resident's body. C. Suggest the resident drink more water and increase foods with fiber. D. Check if the resident is getting a medication to help with bowel movements. B. Ask if this is a normal pattern for the resident's body. Which of the following is an example of disinfection? A. Washing a resident's hands after toileting B. Using a wipe to clean around a resident's stoma C. Cleaning a shower chair with a chemical cleanser D. Cleaning a resident's bath basin with soap after use C. Cleaning a shower chair with a chemical cleanser A nurse aide is walking a resident using a gait belt. The resident tells the nurse aide she feels dizzy. The nurse aide should A. hold the gait belt tighter and ask the resident to rest for a minute. B. suggest the resident lean on the nurse aide for more support. C. guide the resident over to the handrail and ask to hold. D. ease the resident to the floor if a chair is not available D. ease the resident to the floor if a chair is not available The resident is on a toileting schedule for bladder retraining. Which of the following is the best response by the nurse aide when it is time to toilet the resident? A. "Have you been able to hold it since you last went to the toilet?" B. "How much longer do you feel like you can hold it?" C. "May I please check to see if you are wet?" D. "Can I help you to the bathroom now?" D. "Can I help you to the bathroom now?" A resident is being showered while sitting in a showerchair. The resident says, ""I feel weak. I think I am going to faint." The nurse aide's immediate concerns are calling for help and A. making sure the water temperature is proper. B. getting the resident back to her room right away. C. finishing the shower quickly by washing only soiled areas. D. keeping the resident safe and comfortable. D. keeping the resident safe and comfortable. Which member of the health care team counsels residents and their families and arranges for needed services? A. Dietitian B. Social worker C. Physical therapist D. Activities director B. Social worker The heart is an important muscle for which body system? A. Urinary B. Musculoskeletal C. Circulatory D. Digestive Mark item for review C. Circulatory To help prevent residents who are confused from accidentally leaving the nursing home, the nursing home may A. block exit doors. B. restrain residents. C. place large stop signs on doors. D. keep confused residents in their rooms C. place large stop signs on doors. A nurse aide enters a room just as a resident's wife slaps the resident. The resident does not seem upset or hurt. What should the nurse aide do? A. Leave the room and close the door to allow privacy. B. Consider if this is normal behavior for this couple. C. Report the observation to the charge nurse immediately. D. Tell the wife that she must leave the facility for the day C. Report the observation to the charge nurse immediately. [Show Less]
Libel is? a. oral slander b. written defamation c. criminal act d. written slander b. written defamation When assisting Ellie, who has a disabi... [Show More] lity, you should? a. pity her for her dysfunction b. do everything for her to prevent frustration c. discourage from her doing hard tasks d. encourage her to do as much as possible d. encourage her to do as much as possible 00:02 01:17 You need to wear gloves to? a. take a temperature b. weigh and measure c. collect a urine specimen d. take pulse and respiration c. collect a urine specimen While having a conversation with Mrs. Ruby, you would maintain open communication by? a. crossing your arms across your chest b. nodding encouragingly as she speaks c. staring out of the window d. finishing her sentences b. nodding encouragingly as she speaks Mrs. Carpenter is sitting in her room watching TV. When leaving her alone the most important thing for the nursing assistance to do is to? a. shut the door b. give her the call light c. tidy up her room d. turn on the light b. give her the call light If the nursing assistant does not understand what a resident says, the nursing assistant should? a. pretend to understand what the resident said b. ignore what the resident said c. ask the resident to repeat what was said d. talk about something else to avoid embarrassment c. ask the resident to repeat what was said As you finish your shift, a patient with a history of bowel incontinence has a strong odor. Your responsibility is to? a. leave the building, your shift is over b. shout to the oncoming shift that they have a "Code Brown" c. provide peri-care in a dignified and private manner d. none of the above c. provide peri-care in a dignified and private manner Respirations are usually counted? a. after taking the pulse b. while the person is talking c. only when the person is asleep d. when the person is aware you are counting them a. after taking the pulse A principle of care for a resident in traction is? a. keep the weights on the floor b. remove the traction to give the resident a bath c. keep the resident in a good body alignment d. perform range of motion on the casted extremity c. keep the resident in a good body alignment If the CNA is confused about instructions of a task that the nurse told the CNA to do, the CNA should? a. do the best job possible and not bother co-workers with the misunderstanding b. ask the other CNA's to do the job c. ask the nurse to clarify the instructions d. ask the patient what to do c. ask the nurse to clarify the instructions After you have visited a client, learned some information about him/her, and feel you want to talk about it, you should? a. call a close relative of yours b. call the client's sister and tell her what happened c. call your office and relate the information to your supervisor d. discuss it during lunch in the diner with the waitress because she is a stranger c. call your office and relate the information to your supervisor Mrs. Sparks is an 83-year-old female patient who suffers from the late effects of a CVA. she has left sided hemiplegia. This is? a. paralysis on the left side of the body b. a rash on the left arm c. a left arm contracture d. left arm and leg itching a. paralysis on the left side of the body 00:03 01:17 The rehabilitation patient is experiencing anger, depression, and hostility. What action should the CNA take? a. provide support and realistic reassurance b. leave the patient alone to work through these personal feelings c. tell the person to just work harder in therapy d. tell the person that he or she will never be totally independent again. a. provide support and realistic reassurance What is the first thing that should be done if you discover a fire in a resident's room? a. ring the fire alarm b. move the resident out of danger c. hurry and get the nearest fire extinguisher d. close all doors and windows b. move the resident out of danger [Show Less]
In which of the following locations would a nursing assistant stand when assisting a resident who has experienced a stroke to ambulate? On the resident's ... [Show More] affected side Which of the following is appropriate care for a resident who is agitated and talking loudly? Speak to the resident in a calm, comforting manner 00:18 01:17 Gloves are to be worn when performing which of the following activities? Performing peri-care Which of the following is an example of neglect? Applying a restraint too tight When a resident is dying, which sense is lost last? Hearing Which of the following is the first sign of a decubitus ulcer? Redness The nursing assistant demonstrates correct listening skills by which of the following activities? Leaning toward the resident and responding when appropriate Which of the following locations is the body temperature of a resident taken most often? Oral Which of the following is performed to increase muscle strength and joint mobility of a resident who is unable to voluntarily move his or her limbs? Passive range of motion exercises When a resident is being transferred to a wheelchair by the nursing assistant, which of the following is the position for the nursing assistant during the transfer? In front of the wheelchair What is the first action of a nursing assistant before performing a procedure? Checking the resident's identification Which muscles are injured most often when a nursing assistant does not use proper body mechanics for a procedure? Back muscles 00:02 01:17 Which of the following choices is not a safety precaution used for showering a resident? Leaving the resident unattended in the shower Which of the following phrases best defines the term STAT? Immediately Which of the following is the most appropriate action of the nursing assistant when a resident complains of chest pain? Call for help immediately A bed that is free of wrinkles is necessary to prevent which of the following complications? Pressure sore In which of the following food groups is Vitamin D found? Dairy Which of the following is a true statement regarding religious beliefs? Residents have a right to practice their own religious beliefs Which of the following choices is needed to communicate with a completely deaf resident? Pen and paper The nurse administering the wrong medication to a resident is an example of which of the following? Malpractice A nursing assistant threatening to restrain a resident is an example of which of the following? Assault Select the appropriate equipment to use when giving mouth care to an unconscious resident. Soft toothette [Show Less]
Prometric CNA Test questions well answered 2022
1. If a client expresses anger during care, which of the following would be an APPROPRIATE response for the nurse aide to make? (A) "Why are you being so... [Show More] mean today?" (B) "You should not say such mean things to people." (C) "I will come back when your bad mood is over." (D) "You seem upset. Would you like to talk about it?" (D) "You seem upset. Would you like to talk about it?" 2. A client drinks 240 mL of soup, 120 mL of coffee, and 90 mL of juice for lunch. The client's total liquid intake for lunch is: (A) 360 mL. (B) 450 mL. (C) 480 mL. (D) 520 mL. (B) 450 mL. 3. When a nurse gives the nurse aide confidential information about a client, the nurse aide SHOULD: (A) share it with other clients. (B) keep the information private. (C) discuss it with other staff members in the break room. (D) discuss it with the client's family. (B) keep the information private. 4. The nurse aide SHOULD place the client's soiled bedsheets: (A) on the bedside table. (B) on the floor of the soiled utility room. (C) in a biohazard bag. (D) in the soiled linen container. (D) in the soiled linen container. 5. What is the MOST important reason for using a mechanical lift to transfer clients? (A) It takes fewer staff to transfer someone (B) It is the safest method for clients and staff (C) It is faster than other methods (D) It is the method that clients like best (B) It is the safest method for clients and staff 6. When preparing to take a meal tray into the client's room, what is the MOST important action for the nurse to take? (A) Check that the client's name is displayed on the tray card (B) Make sure the client's favorite foods are present (C) Determine if enough fluids have been ordered (D) Keep all foods covered until eaten (A) Check that the client's name is displayed on the tray card 7. The nurse aide SHOULD use proper body mechanics in order to: (A) keep the nurse aide's weight down. (B) protect the nurse aide from injury. (C) keep facility equipment in working order. (D) make a good impression. (B) protect the nurse aide from injury. 8. When making an occupied bed the nurse aide SHOULD: (A) leave the bed in the lowest position. (B) make the toe pleat. (C) leave the bottom sheet untucked. (D) place soiled linens on the floor. (B) make the toe pleat. 9. Frequent turning and repositioning of the client help prevent: (A) cyanosis. (B) indigestion. (C) coronary disease. (D) pressure ulcers. (D) pressure ulcers. 10. Pillows should be used for a client placed in a side-lying position to: (A) promote sleep. (B) decrease pain. (C) prevent skin breakdown. (D) decrease edema. (C) prevent skin breakdown. 11. Which of the following is MOST important for the prevention of skin breakdown in the client? (A) Air-drying the client's skin (B) Rubbing lotion on the client's skin (C) Ambulating the client once a day (D) Repositioning the client every 2 hours (D) Repositioning the client every 2 hours 12. When applying elastic stockings to the client, it would be BEST for the nurse aide to position the client: (A) lying down in bed. (B) dangling the legs from the edge of the bed. (C) standing at the side of the bed. (D) sitting in a wheelchair. (A) lying down in bed. 13. The nurse aide is assisting a client to the bathroom. After the client uses the toilet, the nurse aide notices red streaks in the client's stool. The nurse aide SHOULD: (A) avoid flushing the toilet and report the finding to the nurse. (B) ask the Dietary department to change the client's diet. (C) tell the client to report the finding to the primary health care provider. (D) understand that this is an expected finding in the older adult client. (A) avoid flushing the toilet and report the finding to the nurse. 14. In order to move a client up in bed, the nurse aide SHOULD: (A) raise the head of the bed. (B) get assistance from a coworker. (C) place the bed in the lowest position possible. (D) wait until the end-of-shift report. (B) get assistance from a coworker. 15. When ambulating the client, the nurse aide SHOULD: (A) ask the nurse for help. (B) be sure the client is wearing non-skid footwear. (C) ask a family member for assistance. (D) walk in front of the client and show the client the way. (B) be sure the client is wearing non-skid footwear. 16. The nurse aide MUST wear gloves when: (A) transferring a client. (B) providing mouth care. (C) dressing a client. (D) weighing a client. (B) providing mouth care. 17. A client asks the nurse aide, "Am I going to die?" Which of the following would be the BEST response for the nurse aide to make? (A) "You should ask your primary health care provider." (B) "Well, we all die someday." (C) "Why do you ask a question like that?" (D) "Is this something you have been thinking about?" (D) "Is this something you have been thinking about?" 18. A lunch of 50% Hamburger, 20% Salad, 10% Fruit, and 20% Milk is served to a client. The client ate only the fruit, milk, and half of the salad. What percentage of intake SHOULD the nurse aide record? (A) 50% (B) 55% (C) 45% (D) 40% (D) 40% 19. When caring for a vision-impaired client, the nurse aide SHOULD: (A) ambulate the client by holding the client's hand and walk in front of the client. (B) tell the client that the food tray is in front of the client after the food tray has been delivered. (C) provide a dimly lit environment for the client. (D) announce self before touching the client. (D) announce self before touching the client. 20. To promote independence when feeding a client, the nurse aide SHOULD: (A) inform the client to drink all the liquids before the solid food. (B) assist the client in mixing the meat and vegetables together. (C) allow self-feeding as much as possible. (D) ask family and visitors to leave the room when the client is eating. (C) allow self-feeding as much as possible. 21. The nurse aide has raised the height of the client's bed to provide care to the client, but the nurse aide has forgotten to bring the supplies needed. What should the nurse aide do NEXT? (A) Instruct the client to lie still (B) Quickly go to get the supplies (C) Lower the bed, and place the call light within reach (D) Ask the roommate to watch the client while the nurse aide gets the supplies (C) Lower the bed, and place the call light within reach 22. A client requests that the nurse aide call the client's minister. The nurse aide SHOULD: (A) ask the client why the client wants the nurse aide to call the minister. (B) tell the client that this is not part of the nurse aide's job. (C) tell the client that the nurse aide will inform the nurse of the client's request. (D) call the minister for the client. (C) tell the client that the nurse aide will inform the nurse of the client's request. 23. The health care team member who assists the client's performance of activities of daily living is the: (A) social worker. (B) occupational therapist. (C) speech therapist. (D) case manager. (B) occupational therapist. 24. What is the FIRST area of a client's body that the nurse aide should wash when providing a bed bath? (A) Legs (B) Face (C) Arms (D) Chest (B) Face 25. Which of the following client observations should the nurse aide report IMMEDIATEL Y to the nurse? (A) Pink nailbeds (B) Rectal temperature, 99.6° F (37.5° C) (C) Radial pulse, 110 (D) Clear, yellow urine (C) Radial pulse, 110 26. Articles contaminated with blood or body fluids should be disposed of in the: (A) soiled linen basket. (B) biohazard container. (C) soiled utility room. (D) client's room trash container. (B) biohazard container. 27. The nurse aide should understand that the signaling device MUST be: (A) answered after the nurse aide has made care rounds. (B) placed on the bedside table at the foot of the bed. (C) placed within the client's reach. (D) deactivated for clients with dementia. (C) placed within the client's reach. 28. When collecting a 24-hour urine sample for a client, the nurse aide should request that the client: (A) take a bath or shower before starting the urine collection. (B) select food items that do not contain red meat. (C) drink 2 L of water. (D) discard the first voided urine. (D) discard the first voided urine. 29. When caring for a client who has a hearing loss, the nurse aide SHOULD: (A) speak very loudly and use gestures as much as possible. (B) let the client use the roommate's hearing aid. (C) use only written communication with the client. (D) face the client when speaking to the client. (D) face the client when speaking to the client. 30. A nurse aide is assisting a client with mouth care. Which of the following actions SHOULD the nurse aide take? (A) Avoid brushing the tongue with the toothbrush (B) Brush the outer surface of the teeth by using a side-to-side motion (C) Floss between the teeth moving the floss up and down (D) Floss the teeth before brushing the teeth (C) Floss between the teeth moving the floss up and down [Show Less]
While the nurse aide is assisting a client to commode, a visitor enters the room. How SHOULD the nurse aide respond? "Would you please wait in the lobby?"... [Show More] The nurse aide should perform oral care on a client who is unconscious at LEAST every: 2 hours. The nurse aide SHOULD report a client's concerns directly to the: nurse supervisor. Before assisting a client into a bath or shower, the nurse aide should FIRST: check the temperature of the water. A client looks forward to playing cards each morning. The nurse aide SHOULD: plan the client's schedule so that the client is bathed and dressed in time for playing cards. A client with Alzheimer's disease wanders from room to room while moving the belongings of other clients to different locations. Alert and oriented clients are angry that their things have been moved. The nurse aide SHOULD: find the missing articles and return them. A client is paralyzed on the left side the nurse aide SHOULD place the signaling device: on the clients right hand. Physical restraints are used MOST often: to prevent client injury. What is the FIRST thing a nurse aide should do when finding an unresponsive client? call for help. What type of fire can be put out with water? Paper When caring for a client from another country, the nurse aide SHOULD: be sensitive to the client's cultural needs. If a client has hand tremors, the nurse aide SHOULD: assist the client with activities of daily living (ADL) as needed. When taking a client's radial pulse, the nurse aide SHOULD: place the nurse aide's fingertips on the clients wrist. The female perineum SHOULD be cleansed: from the front to back. To lift an object by using good body mechanics, the nurse aide SHOULD: bend the knees and keep the back straight. The nurse aide is caring for a client who has dentures. Which of the following SHOULD the nurse take when caring for the client's dentures? Line the bathroom sink with a towel before cleansing the dentures. Right before dinner, a client is incontinent of urine. The nurse aide SHOULD: clean the client and take the client to dinner as soon as possible. When operating a manual bed, the nurse aide SHOULD remember to: fold the cranks under the bed The nurse aide is providing care for a client after elimination. It would be MOST important for the nurse aide to: ensure that all feces are removed from the client's skin. The nursing care plan states. "Transfer with mechanical lift." However, a client is very agitated. To transfer the client, the nurse aide SHOULD: get assistance to move the client. For safety, when leaving a client alone in a room, the nurse aide SHOULD: place the signaling device within the client's reach. The nurse aide sees a client spill water on the floor in the hall. Another client is walking down the hall. The nurse aide SHOULD: clean up spill. The nurse aide is walking with a client who uses a wheelchair when the facility fire alarm system is activated. The client becomes excited by the noise. The nurse aide SHOULD: comfort the client while moving to safe place. The nurse aide is going to help a client walk from the bed to a chair. What SHOULD the nurse aide put on the client's feet? Rubber-soled slippers or shoes. The nurse aide SHOULD refuse to perform a task if the: nurse aide has not been trained to do it. When assisting a client in resolving grievances, the nurse aide SHOULD report the grievance to the: nurse in charge. The nurse aide SHOULD place the soiled linen: in the dirty linen container. The nurse aide is reviewing fire prevention measures. Which of the following, if performed by the nurse aide, would require follow-up? Taking all cigarettes and matches away from clients and visitors. When giving care for a client, the nurse aide SHOULD avoid unnecessary exposure of the client in order to protect the client's right to: privacy. [Show Less]
A client complaints to the nurse aide that another aide neglected her. The nurse aide should: A.) Report the complaint B.) Stand up for the other nurse... [Show More] aide C.) Listen to the complaint, but do nothing D.) Tell the client she is just confused A.) Report the complaint When approaching a client with Alzheimer's disease, the nurse aide should: A.) Speak quickly and loudly B.) Speak calmly and use simple words C.) Speak with angry tones D.) Correct the client if he talks nonsense B.) Speak calmly and use simple words The nurse aide is giving care to Mr. M. While the nurse aide performs his care, Mr. M calls the nurse aide by the name of his son who died several years ago. The nurse aide's BEST response would be t0: A.) Quickly finish giving care and lave Mr. M alone B.) Pretend to be Mr. M's son C.) Ignore Mr. M because he is confused D.) Ask Mr. M about his favorite memories of his son D.) Ask Mr. M about his favorite memories of his son An angry client curses loudly at the nurse aide. It would be BEST for the nurse aide to: A.) Put the client to bed immediatley B.) Curse back at the client C.) Ask the client what is bothering him or her D.) Restrain the client in case he or she becomes violent C.) Ask the client what is bothering him or her A client gives the nurse aide $50 as a birthday gift. The nurse aide should: A.) Accept the money and thank the client B.) Share the money with other nurse aides C.) Politely refuse the gift D.) Use the money to buy a gift for the client C.) Politely refuse the gift The nurse aide finds a client's medication on the floor of the client's room. The nurse aide should: A.) Throw the medication in the wastebasket B.) Return the medication to the nurse or supervisor C.) Flush the medication down the toilet D.) Make sure the client takes the medicaiton B.) Return the medication to the nurse or supervisor The nurse aide does not like working with another staff member. The BEST thing for the nurse aide to do is: A.) Complain about the staff member to other nurse aides B.) Tell clients that the staff member is not a good worker C.) Ignore the problem and hope it goes away D.) Talk to the staff member and try to work out the problem D.) Talk to the staff member and try to work out the problem How many times during a shift should the nurse aide was his or her hands? A.) Before and after each contact with a client B.) At the beginning and end of the shift C.) At least once before the shift begins D.) Before and after serving meals A.) Before and after each contact with a client What should the nurse aide do when a client with Alzheimer's disease seems depressed and quiet? A.) Talk when the client is silent B.) Observe the client for non-verbal communication C.) Change subjects until the client begins to discuss something D.) Tell the client not to worry B.) Observe the client for non-verbal communication The Heimlich maneuver (abdominal thrust) should be used if the clientis: A.) Confused B.) Choking C.) Vomiting D.) Diabetic B.) Choking If a nurse aide discovers a small fire in a client's room, the nurse aide should FIRST: A.) Sound the alarm B.) Contain the fire C.) Remove the client D.) Extinguish the fire C.) Remove the client A confused client becomes upset when he cannot find his way to the bathroom. How should the nurse aide help this client? A.) Walk the client to the bathroom and seat him B.) Give the client detailed directions to the bathroom C.) Ask another client to walk the client to the bathroom D.) Tell the client that he should not go to the bathroom by himself A.) Walk the client to the bathroom and seat him Mr. H has been sad and depressed since he was admitted to the facility yesterday. What would be the BEST thing for the nurse aide to do for Mr. H? A.) Arrange for a minister, priest or rabbi to visit Mr. H B.) Turn on the television in Mr. H's room and leave him alone C.) Force Mr. H to take part in facility activites D.) Introduce Mr. H to other clients and staff members D.) Introduce Mr. H to other clients and staff members When caring for a client who is dying, the nurse aide must: A.) Only allow one visitor in the room at a time B.) Keep the room dark at all time C.) Pay special attention to fluid intake and mouth care D.) Wear gloves, mask, and shoe covers when giving personal care C.) Pay special attention to fluid intake and mouth care Mrs. K's daughter recently died from cancer. Mrs. K spends all of her time in her room crying. What should the nurse aide tell Mrs. K? A.) "Don't feel bad; your daughter is in a peace now." B.) "You should speak with your minister." C.) "Stop acting this way." D.) "I am here to listen if you want to talk." D.) "I am here to listen if you want to talk." A client has just been admitted to a facility. The FIRST thing the nurse aide should show the client is how to: A.) Adjust the bed B.) Use the signaling device C.) Adjust the room temperature D.) Use the fire extinguisher B.) Use the signaling device The nurse aide is assigned to a bathe a client. What should the nurse aide do FIRST? A.) Test the temperature of the water B.) Help the client to undress C.) Tell the client what the nurse aide is going to do D.) Close the door and windows C.) Tell the client what the nurse aide is going to do A client's dentures should be stored in: A.) Tissue B.) An emesis basin C.) A labeled cup D.) The utility room C.) A labeled cup To keep a bedbound client from getting a pressure sore, the nurse aide should: A.) Keep the head of the bed raised B.) Tuck the sheets tightly around the client's legs C.) Reposition the client every 2 hours D.) Force the client to drink a lot of fluids C.) Reposition the client every 2 hours When giving a backrub to a client, the nurse aide should: A.) Avoid touching bony areas of the client's back B.) Massage bony areas of the client's back with a gentle circular motion C.) Apply alcohol directly to the client's back D.) Remove all sheets and blankets from the client's bed B.) Massage bony areas of the client's back with a gentle circular motion A client tells the nurse aide that his mouth is dry. The nurse aide knows that this client is not allowed to eat or drink anything. The nurse aide should: A.) Give the client a glass of ice chips B.) Tell the client that there is nothing the nurse aide can do C.) Clean the client's mouth with a moist swab or washcloth D.) Give the client small sips of juice or water C.) Clean the client's mouth with a moist swab or washcloth The nurse aide brings a breakfast tray to a bedbound client and sees that the client has been incontinent. What should the nurse aide do FIRST? A.) Give the client breakfast B.) Report what has happened C.) Tell the client to be more careful D.) Clean and change the client D.) Clean and change the client Once a client has been pronounced dead, the responsibility of the nurse aide is to: A.) Make sure the body is clean B.) Call the family C.) Leave the room D.) Give spiritual care A.) Make sure the body is clean When getting ready to make a bed, the nurse aide should place the clean linens on: A.) A chair or table beside the bed B.) The roommate's bed C.) A clean surface in the bathroom D.) The floor beside the bed A.) A chair or table beside the bed When lifting a heavy object, the nurse aide should: A.) Keep the knees straight B.) Keep the feet together C.) Bend at the knees D.) Bend at the waist C.) Bend at the knees A client wants to be alone with her husband. The nurse aide's BEST response is to: A.) Ask the client for an explanation B.) Provide privacy for the client C.) Tell the client the nurse aide will check on her in five minutes D.) Leave the door to the client's room open for safety B.) Provide privacy for the client To communicate with a client who is hard of hearing, the nurse aide should: A.) Face the client and speak clearly B.) Talk to the client in a loud, high voice C.) Repeat everything two to three times D.) Turn on the room light A.) Face the client and speak clearly A confused client begins to cry out suddenly. What should the nurse aide to FIRST? A.) Restrain the client B.) Ask the client's doctor for medicine to clam the client C.) Talk to the client in a soothing voice about familiar things D.) Leave the client alone C.) Talk to the client in a soothing voice about familiar things The nurse aide is caring for a client for the first time and does not know what to call the client. The nurse aide should: A.) Call the client by her first name B.) Ask the client's family what the client likes to be called C.) Call the client by a friendly nickname like "honey" or "granny" D.) Ask the client what she would like the nurse aide to call her D.) Ask the client what she would like the nurse aide to call her A nurse aide slaps a client. This is an example of: A.) Neglect B.) Verbal abuse C.) Physical abuse D.) Restraint C.) Physical abuse To transfer a client from the bed to the wheelchair safely, the nurse aide should: A.) Place a cushion in back of the wheelchair B.) Use a footstool C.) Lock the wheels on the wheelchair D.) Raise the bed to high position C.) Lock the wheels on the wheelchair What does "ambulate with assistance" mean? A.) Walk with the client twice a day B.) The client can use a wheelchair with help C.) Take the client's blood pressure D.) The client can walk with help D.) The client can walk with help The abbreviation b.i.d. means: A.) Once a day B.) Twice a day C.) Three times a day D.) Four times a day B.) Twice a day When performing passive range of motion exercises on a client, the nurse aide should: A.) Force the joint to straighten or bend B.) Tell the client it is normal for the exercises to hurt C.) Move the joint slowly, gently and smoothly D.) Always exercise the neck first C.) Move the joint slowly, gently and smoothly In order to record a client's height properly, it is important for the nurse aide to know that: A.) 6 inches equals a foot B.) 12 inches equals a foot C.) 24 inches equals a foot D.) 36 inches equals a foot B.) 12 inches equals a foot AIDS is transmitted by: A.) Using dishes and utensils in common B.) Coughing, sneezing and touching C.) Sexual contact or sharing needles and syringes D.) Routine care given by health-care workers C.) Sexual contact or sharing needles and syringes When a weak client who is unable to move without help is placed in a chair, the nurse aide should: A.) Check on the client every 5 minutes B.) Make sure the client's water pitcher is full C.) Protect the client with a seat belt D.) Put a call signal within reach D.) Put a call signal within reach [Show Less]
A nurse aide is walking a resident using a gait belt. The resident tells the nurse aide she feels dizzy. The nurse aide should A. hold the gait belt tight... [Show More] er and ask the resident to rest for a minute. B. suggest the resident lean on the nurse aide for more support. C. guide the resident over to the handrail and ask to hold. D. ease the resident to the floor if a chair is not available. D. ease the resident to the floor if a chair is not available. While feeding a resident, the nurse aide notices that the resident is coughing a lot after each drink of fluid. What is teh appropriate response by the nurse aide? A. Allow the resident more time to swallow. B. Use a straw when giving the resident fluids. C. Add a thickening product to the resident's fluids. D. Stop feeding and ask a nurse to check the resident. D. Stop feeding and ask a nurse to check the resident. Which of the following BEST describes the daily routine needs of residents with dimentia? A. It is important that the resident's day be kept full of activities. B. Changing daily routine is often helpful to residents with dementia. C. Provide opportunities for activity and periods for rest is important. D. Following a strict schedule is required to decrease confusion. C. Provide opportunities for activity and periods for rest is important. A resident is admitted to the nursing home for rehabilitation after a stroke. The plan is for the resident to stay only a short time, before returning home. Which of the following shows the best support of the resident's needs? A. Provide total care for the resident. B. Set high standards for the resident's achievements. C. Help the resident focus on even small accomplishments. D. Remind the resident taht she will be happier when she is home. C. Help the resident focus on even small accomplishments. While bathing a resident who is comatose, the nurse aide notices a redened area on the left hip. Once reported, the charge nurse is likely to request that the nurse aide A. massage the area using lotion B. apply a dry protective dressing over the area. C. keep the resident positioned to avoid pressure on the hip. D. cleanse the hip using extra soap, then rinse and dry thoroughly. C. keep the resident positioned to avoid pressure on the hip. The FIRST step the nurse aide should take when discovering a fire is to A. check how quickly the fire is spreeding B. remove any residents near the fire C. throw a blanket over the fumes D. pull the alarm B. remove any residents near the fire Which of the following is an observation often seen when a resident is impacted? A. liquid feces seepig out of the anus B. darkening of the resident.s urine. C. many soft, formed stools D. bad breath odor A. liquid feces seepig out of the anus When a resident has an indwelling urinary catheter, the nurse aide should expect that the resident's care plan will include A. limiting activity by keeping the resident on bedrest. B. emptying the urinary drainage bad every two-hours. C. keeping the area where the catheter enters the body clean. D. toileting the resident every two hours for bladder retraining. C. keeping the area where the catheter enters the body clean. Which of the following is an example of disinfection? A. washing a resident's hands after toileting B. using a wipe to clean around a resident's stoma C. cleaning a shower chair with a chemical cleanser D. cleaning a resident's bath basin wiht soap after use C. cleaning a shower chair with a chemical cleanser A resident tells the nurse aide about being bored. the resident says, "My days seem to last forever." What should teh nurse aide do? A. Tell the resident. "I know what you mean. My days seem long too." B. Ask the charge nurse if the resident can have some medication. C. Ask about activities the resident has enjoyed in the past. D. Tell the resident to check the activity schedule. C. Ask about activities the resident has enjoyed in the past. A resident has a contracture of the RIGHT arm. When putting on the resident's button-front shirt, the nurse aide should A. put the shirt sleeve on the left arm first, then the right arm. B. ask which arm the resident prefers the sleeve to go on first. C. put the shirt sleeve on the right arm first, then the left arm. D. raise resident's arms up to slide both sleeves on at the same time. C. put the shirt sleeve on the right arm first, then the left arm. A resident with advance directives has a DNR (do not resuscitate) order. This means that the resident A. does not remember B. should not be restrained C. does not respond to instructions D. should not be resuscitated D. should not be resuscitated After reporting the observation of a red areaon the resident's hip, the nurse aide should expect that the A. resident will be placed on a short-term bed rest B. area will be covered with a protected dressing C. area will need frequent massage with a moisturizing lotion D. resident should be positioned to avoid pressure on the area D. resident should be positioned to avoid pressure on the area Which of the following actions helps to prevent skin tears? A. keeping side rails raised B. using less lotion on the skin C. sliding the resident up in teh bed D. dressing the resident in long sleeves D. dressing the resident in long sleeves When a resident is not able to stand, the resident's height is usually measured by A. having coworkers hold the resident upright to allow for the measurement B. adding the length of legs, chest, and neck/head to determine the height C. asking the resident's height and subtracting an inch for age-related shrinkage. D. taking the measurement from head to heels while the resident is flat in bed D. taking the measurement from head to heels while the resident is flat in bed The normal appearance of urine is A. clear B. cloudy C. dark yellow D. strong smelling A. clear Which of the following is the MOST appropriate schedule for residents who are incontinent to receive perineal care? A. In the mornign and at bedtime B. At the beginning and near the end of a shift C. Whenever the resident is soiled with urine or stool D. every two hours when the nurse aide checks on he resident C. Whenever the resident is soiled with urine or stool When providing foot care, the nurse aide observes an open sore on the resident's foot. The nurse aide should A. pat gently to dry and cover with a dry dressing before applying a sock B. stop the foot care immediately and ask the resident what happened C. report the skin opening to the charge nurse as soon as possible D. check the resident's sock for any wound drainage C. report the skin opening to the charge nurse as soon as possible a residents whose husband died a few years ago, says, "I have got to get dinner started. My husband will be home from work soon." What is the best way for the nurse aide to respond A. offer to walk with the resident to the activity departments kitchen B. remind the resident about her husbands favorite dinners C. ask the resident about the husbands favorite dinners D. explain gently that the residents husband is dead C. ask the resident about the husbands favorite dinners to help soften the beard before shaving with a disposable razor, the nurse aide should A. massage the beard area of the face B. rub the beard in the direction of the hair growth C. hold a warm, wet wash cloth against the face first D. lather the face with soap instead of shaving cream C. hold a warm, wet wash cloth against the face first [Show Less]
What is the term for a device used to take the place of a missing body part? Prosthesis when a client has left-sided weakness, what part of a sweat... [Show More] er is put on first Left sleeve It is appropriate for a nurse aide to share the information regarding a client's status with: the staff on the next shift When helping a client who is recovering from a stroke to walk, the nurse aide should assist on the clients weak side The nurse aide is caring for a client who is agitated. The nurse aide SHOULD: talk in a slow, calm, reassuring manner the purpose for paddling side rails on the clients bed is to: protect the client from injury exercises that move each muscle and joint are called range of motion How can the nurse aide BEST help a client who is not accepting a loss Encourage the cliet to accept the loss The Heimlich maneuver ( abdominal thrust) is used for a cliet who has: a blocked airway The BEST communicate with a client who is totally dea, the nurse aide should write out information The Nurse is asked by a confused client what day it is. The nurse should point to the date on a calendare and say the date To avoid pulling the catheter when turning a male client, the catheter tube must be taped to the clients upper thigh A nurse can assist client with their spiritual needs by: allowing clients to talk about their beliefs A nurse MUST wear gloves when: doing a peri-care When getting ready to dress a client, the Nurse should: give the client choice of what to wear if the nurse discovers fire in a clients room, The FIRST thing to do remove the client In order to comminicate clearly with a client who has hearing loss, the nurse aide should. look directly at the client when speaking what is the final stage of dying acceptance If a client says, " God is ponishing me" or "Why me", how should the nurse aide respond listen quietly The role of ombudsman is to work with the nursing hometo protect clients rights A nurse who is active in her church is assigned to care for a client who is not a member of any religious group. The nurse SHOULD: respect the clients beliefes and avoid starting religious discussions The nurse notices that a client mail has been delivered to te clients room. The nurse SHOULD: give the client the unopened mail and offer help as needed. Wat is the correct measurement of urinary output 300cc the clients offers a nurse aide a twenty dollar bill as a thank you for all that the nurse has done. The nurse aid should politely refuse the money All of the following situations are examples of abuse or neglect except restraining a client according to a physician's order if a client is sitting in a chair in his room masturating, the nurse aide should leave the client alone and provide privacy to convert four ounces of juice to milliliters ( ml) the nurse SHOULD: 4x30 ml In giving care according to the clients Bill of Rights, the nurse SHOULD: provide privacy during the clients personal care The last sence of dying client will lose hearing a client wakes up during the night and asks for something to eat. the Burse aide Should: check clients diet before offering nourishment The normal aging process is BEST defined as the time when: normal body functions and senses decline If a client confused, The nurse SHOULD: help the client to recognize familiar things and people What is the process of restoring a disabled client to the highest level of functioning possible. Rehabilitation When changing an unsterile dressing, the Nurse should was hands before, after removal of the soiled dressing, and after the procedure Clean bed linen placed in a clients room but NOT uses should be: put in the dirty linen container The Nurse aide finds a concius client lying on the bathroom floor. The FIRST thing the nurse aide should do is: call for assistance from the nurse in charge If the nurse aide finds a client who is sad and crying, the nurse aide should: ask the client if something is wrong clients have the right to: have access to a telepone Proper use of a waist restrains requies that the nurse aide: watch for skin irritation To prevent the spread of infection, how should the Nurse handle the soiled linens removed from the clients bed put them in the dirty linen container a client needs to be repositioned but is heavy, the nurse aide is not sure she can move the client alone. The nurse should ask another nurse aide to help to prevent dehydration of the client, the nurse SHOULD: offer fluids frequently while the client is awake When transforing client, MOST of the clients weight should be supported by the nurses aide's legs To be sure hat a client weight os measured accurately, the client should be weighed: at the same time of the day How many tips does a quad-cane base have? 4 BEFORE taking the oral temperature of the client who has just finished a cold drink, the nurse aide should wait: 10-20 minutes Which of the following method is the CORRECT way to remove a dirty isolation gown? Roll it dirty side in and away from the body What would be the BEST way to the nurse to promote clients independence in bathing a client who has had stroke Encourage the client to do as much as possible and assist as needed A safety device used to assist a DEPENDENT client from a bed to a chair is called transfer/ gait belt If a nurse needs to wear a gown to care for a client is isolation, the nurse aide MUST take the gown off before leaving the clients room When making an occupied bed, the nurse SHOULD: raise side rail on unattended side THe NUrse aide is in the employee dining room. A group of nurse aides are eating lunch together and begin discussing how rude a certain client was acting. The nurse SHOULD: suggest that this is not the place to discuss the client the nurse enters a clients room, and the client states that he has pain. What shoud the nurse do? report it to the nurse in charge A client is upset an crying over the recent death of her husband. How should the nurse aide respond? Sit with the cliet and allow her to talk about her feelings Which temperature is considered MOST acurate? Rectal What is the beginning sign of a pressure sore? Discoloration While assisting a client with denture care the nurse aide observes that the upper plate is cracked. The nurse aide SHOULD: report the damage to the nurse in charge. a new client refuses to wear a clothing pretetor at lunch. The nurse SHOULD: respect the clients wishes The nurse can BEST show that he is listening to the client by: responding when appropriate The Best time to prepare for a disaster is before it happens You can refuse to do a delegated task when the task is not in your job description Mr. Smith does not want lifesaving measures. You respect his decision you are walking by residents room. You hear a nurse shouting at a person This is Verbal Abuse When Communicating with a foreign- speaking person, you usse words the person seems to understand To protect a person from being burned, you assist the person with drinking or eating hot food To prevent equipment accident, you should follow the manufacturer's instructions To prevent a person from falling, you should use grab bars in showers [Show Less]
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