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
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(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
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