CNA Practice Exam 137 Questions with Verified Answers
Providing personal hygiene care:
A. is not very important to the elderly.
B. involves feeding
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C. may cause the client to feel ashamed.
D. does not require privacy. - CORRECT ANSWER C. may cause the client to feel ashamed.
When providing oral hygiene to a client with dentures:
A. brush the dentures with a toothbrush in the client's mouth.
B. remove the dentures and brush them using cool water.
C. scrub the dentures with mouthwash and very hot water.
D. soak the dentures in ice water to avoid damaging them with a brush. - CORRECT ANSWER B. remove the dentures and brush them using cool water.
Oral hygiene involves:
A. cleaning the mouth, teeth, gums, and tongue.
B. rinsing the mouth with very cold water.
C. cleaning the mouth once a week.
D. scrubbing the tongue well with a toothbrush. - CORRECT ANSWER A. cleaning the mouth, teeth, gums, and tongue.
When assisting the client with perineal (peri) care:
A. begin wiping in the dirtiest area, working to the cleanest area.
B. scrub the perineum back and forth vigorously.
C. use plenty of soap and cool water to prevent skin irritation.
D. begin wiping in the cleanest area, working to the dirtiest area. - CORRECT ANSWER D. begin wiping in the cleanest area, working to the dirtiest area.
You are assigned to give a client a partial bath during H.S. care. You will:
A. give the client a bed bath.
B. wash the face, hands, underarms, and perineum.
C. give a tub bath to relax the client.
D. wash the hands and put the client to bed. - CORRECT ANSWER B. wash the face, hands, underarms, and perineum.
ADLs are:
A. things clients buy at the store.
B. recreational activities.
C. social skills.
D. personal care activities. - CORRECT ANSWER D. personal care activities.
A client's personal hygiene routines may be influenced by:
A. the nurse aide's routine.
B. a family member's preferences.
C. culture.
D. the state survey agency rules. - CORRECT ANSWER C. culture.
When giving a complete bed bath, the nurse aide washes the:
A. client's entire body.
B. hands, face, underarms, and perineum.
C. face, legs, perineum, and back.
D. face, hands, perineum, and feet. - CORRECT ANSWER A. client's entire body.
When washing the client's face:
A. use plenty of soap and hot water.
B. avoid the use of soap near the eyes.
C. ask the client if she prefer cool water.
D. begin with the neck and wash upward. - CORRECT ANSWER B. avoid the use of soap near the eyes.
The purpose of assisting clients with daily hygienic care is to:
A. prevent odors in the facility.
B. ensure that clients are clean and dry.
C. prevent pressure ulcers and contractures from developing.
D. prevent infection, promote relaxation, enhance self-esteem. - CORRECT ANSWER D. prevent infection, promote relaxation, enhance self-esteem.
The temperature of the client's bath water should be approximately:
A. 75 degrees.
B. 85 degrees.
C. 105 degrees.
D. 125 degrees. - CORRECT ANSWER C. 105 degrees.
When you are preparing to give a client a bath, the room should be:
A. warm and comfortable.
B. hot and humid.
C. cool and dry.
D. hot and dry. - CORRECT ANSWER A. warm and comfortable.
The *primary* purpose of oral hygiene is to:
A. remove medication residue and bad tastes caused by illness.
B. clean the mouth, teeth, gums, and tongue.
C. eliminate all bacteria from the mouth and teeth.
D. prevent the spread of viral infection. - CORRECT ANSWER B. clean the mouth, teeth, gums, and tongue.
Brush the client's teeth using:
A. a very stiff brush.
B. an up-and-down motion.
C. a glycerin swab.
D. a side-to-side motion. - CORRECT ANSWER B. an up-and-down motion.
Store the client's dentures:
A. wrapped in a paper towel in the drawer.
B. in an emesis basin.
C. in very hot water with a denture tablet.
D. in a covered, labeled cup of cool water. - CORRECT ANSWER D. in a covered, labeled cup of cool water.
The *primary* purpose of providing skin care is to:
A. prevent complications, including infection and pressure ulcers.
B. eliminate odors from the facility.
C. remove urine and feces.
D. make the client look attractive. - CORRECT ANSWER A. prevent complications, including infection and pressure ulcers.
When applying lotion to the client's back, the nurse aide should:
A. rub in small circles.
B. massage red areas well to stimulate circulation.
C. apply plenty of lotion and powder.
D. rub the back and buttocks using firm, even strokes. - CORRECT ANSWER D. rub the back and buttocks using firm, even strokes.
When shaving a male client:
A. holding the skin taut, begin with the neck area.
B. use long, upward strokes, beginning with the cheeks.
C. rinse the razor after every 5 strokes.
D. ask the client to tighten the upper lip when shaving. - CORRECT ANSWER D. ask the client to tighten the upper lip when shaving.
When providing foot care to a diabetic client:
A. dry the feet and area between the toes well.
B. clip the toenails very short to prevent injury.
C. clean under the toenails with a nail file.
D. apply lotion between the toes. - CORRECT ANSWER A. dry the feet and area between the toes well.
Mrs. A has an order for support (antiembolism) hosiery. You should:
A. ask the nurse to apply the hosiery.
B. seat the client in a chair before applying the hosiery.
C. apply the hose before Mrs. A gets out of bed.
D. place the hose over the toes and ask the client to pull them up. - CORRECT ANSWER C. apply the hose before Mrs. A gets out of bed.
When dressing Mr. A, a 77 year old client who has had a stroke, the nurse aide should:
A. apply the pants first.
B. put the shirt on the affected arm first.
C. put the pants on the unaffected leg first.
D. position the client supine for dressing. - CORRECT ANSWER B. put the shirt on the affected arm first.
You are assigned to give Mrs. A a shower with shampoo. The client wears hearing aids in both ears. You should:
A. leave the hearing aids in her ears so she can hear your instructions.
B. wash the hearing aids well when you shampoo the hair.
C. dry the hearing aids thoroughly with a hair dryer after the shower.
D. remove the hearing aids before showering the client. - CORRECT ANSWER D. remove the hearing aids before showering the client.
When undressing a client who has a paralyzed side from a stroke, the nurse aide should:
A. undress the affected (paralyzed) side first.
B. remove the pants first.
C. undress the strong (unaffected) side first.
D. have the client remove the shoes before beginning. - CORRECT ANSWER C. undress the strong (unaffected) side first.
A prosthesis is a/an:
A. ambulation aid.
B. artificial body part.
C. means of transportation.
D. medical treatment. - CORRECT ANSWER B. artificial body part.
Mrs. A has long hair that is tangled in the back. To remove the tangle, the nurse aide should:
A. hold the tangled section of the hair tight and begin combing at the end, working upward in short strokes.
B. wet the hair thoroughly before attempting to remove the tangle.
C. cut the tangled section carefully with scissors.
D. wet only the tangled section of hair, then begin brushing it from the top, working downward in long, even strokes. - CORRECT ANSWER A. hold the tangled section of the hair tight and begin combing at the end, working upward in short strokes.
When applying lotion to the client's skin, the nurse aide should:
A. avoid the face area.
B. rub the entire back and buttocks with gentle, firm strokes,
C. massage the legs well, using firm up and down strokes.
D. not apply lotion between the fingers, to prevent infection. - CORRECT ANSWER B. rub the entire back and buttocks with gentle, firm strokes,
The *primary* purpose of providing hand and nail care is to:
A. prevent clients from scratching staff during care.
B. prevent clients from scratching themselves.
C. promote good health and reduce the risk of infection.
D. ensure that clients wear nail polish if they want. - CORRECT ANSWER C. promote good health and reduce the risk of infection.
When providing fingernail care to a client:
A. use a knife, paper clip, or file to remove dirt from under the nails.
B. use a paper clip or file to remove dirt from under the nails.
C. clip the nails back to the quick.
D. soak the hands in warm water and scrub under the nails with a soft brush. - CORRECT ANSWER D. soak the hands in warm water and scrub under the nails with a soft brush.
Nutrients are:
A. unimportant byproducts of food.
B. essential to life.
C. chemical preservatives.
D. liquids. - CORRECT ANSWER B. essential to life.
Carbohydrates:
A. prevent dehydration.
B. are nature's building blocks.
C. provide fuel and energy.
D. should be limited. - CORRECT ANSWER C. provide fuel and energy.
Proteins:
A. are essential for good health, healing, and growth.
B. provide empty calories and should be limited.
C. are unimportant to most people.
D. should be limited to six servings each day. - CORRECT ANSWER A. are essential for good health, healing, and growth.
According to the Food Guide Pyramid, clients should consume:
A. 6 servings of dairy products each day.
B. 4 to 6 servings of fat each day.
C. 2 servings of bread, cereal, or pasta each day.
D. 3 to 5 servings of vegetables each day. - CORRECT ANSWER D. 3 to 5 servings of vegetables each day.
Which of the following would be found on a clear liquid tray?
A. tea with sugar.
B. pudding.
C. applesauce.
D. milk. - CORRECT ANSWER A. tea with sugar.
Which of the following would be found on a full liquid tray?
A. creamed spinach.
B. pears.
C. milkshake.
D. ground meat. - CORRECT ANSWER C. milkshake.
A diabetic diet would *not* contain which of the following food items?
A. salt.
B. pepper.
C. vinegar.
D. sugar. - CORRECT ANSWER D. sugar.
A nasogastric tube is:
A. inserted through the abdominal wall into the stomach.
B. threaded through the nose into the stomach.
C. used to drain urine from the bladder.
D. used only for medication administration. - CORRECT ANSWER B. threaded through the nose into the stomach.
A gastrostomy tube is:
A. inserted through the abdominal wall into the stomach.
B. threaded through the nose into the stomach.
C. used to drain urine from the bladder.
D. used only for medication administration. - CORRECT ANSWER A. inserted through the abdominal wall into the stomach.
When a client is being fed by tube, the nurse aide must always:
A. position the client in the lateral position.
B. keep the bed flat.
C. raise the side rails when the client is in bed.
D. elevate the head of the bed. - CORRECT ANSWER D. elevate the head of the bed.
An order to force fluids involves:
A. forcing the client to drink a glass of water every hour.
B. encouraging the client to drink each time you are in the room.
C. giving liquids through a nasogastric tube.
D. making the client drink only the liquids on the meal tray. - CORRECT ANSWER B. encouraging the client to drink each time you are in the room.
Which of the following *would not* be included when recording intake and output?
A. tea.
B. popsicles.
C. sherbet.
D. applesauce. - CORRECT ANSWER D. applesauce.
When passing meal trays:
A. check the tray cards to ensure that you have the correct client and correct food on the tray.
B. pass all the feeder trays first by placing them on the client's table, then returning the spoon-feed after all the trays are passed.
C. remove the covers from food items and leave them on the tray cart.
D. pass trays first, then return to assist clients in preparing and cutting the food. - CORRECT ANSWER A. check the tray cards to ensure that you have the correct client and correct food on the tray.
When feeding clients:
A. serve all liquids last.
B. feed all hot foods first.
C. alternate liquids and solids.
D. withhold dessert if the client does not eat all of the other foods. - CORRECT ANSWER C. alternate liquids and solids.
Food passes through the esophagus into the stomach, where:
A. it is eliminated quickly from the body.
B. it mixes with digestive enzymes before moving to the small intestine.
C. nutrients are absorbed for use by all body systems.
D. water and other liquids are absorbed for use by the kidneys. - CORRECT ANSWER B. it mixes with digestive enzymes before moving to the small intestine.
Clients should consume enough fluid each day to:
A. prevent dehydration.
B. urinate every two hours.
C. balance their intake and output.
D. swallow their medications. - CORRECT ANSWER A. prevent dehydration.
Signs and symptoms of dehydration includes:
A. voiding frequently in small amounts.
B. lethargy, weakness, low blood pressure.
C. high fever, elevated blood pressure, dark circles under the eyes.
D. slow pulse, cyanosis, edema. - CORRECT ANSWER B. lethargy, weakness, low blood pressure.
Incontinence is:
A. a medical problem.
B. a normal part of aging.
C. normal of confused clients.
D. always a sign of infection. - CORRECT ANSWER A. a medical problem.
Feces are:
A. liquid waste products.
B. bowel movements.
C. emesis.
D. perspiration. - CORRECT ANSWER B. bowel movements.
Voiding is:
A. fecal elimination.
B. vomiting.
C. urination.
D. surgical drainage. - CORRECT ANSWER C. urination.
Fecal impaction is:
A. retaining fluids because of a kidney problem.
B. passage of liquid stool.
C. caused by indigestion.
D. the most serious form of constipation. - CORRECT ANSWER D. the most serious form of constipation.
A urinal is:
A. for elimination of solid waste products.
B. used by male clients for urination.
C. needed for care of female clients.
D. the same as an emesis basin. - CORRECT ANSWER B. used by male clients for urination.
When assisting a client to use the bedpan, position the bed in the:
A. Fowler's position.
B. supine position.
C. prone position.
D. lateral position. - CORRECT ANSWER A. Fowler's position.
The bedside commode is used for:
A. vomiting.
B. males only.
C. female clients.
D. urinary and fecal elimination. - CORRECT ANSWER D. urinary and fecal elimination.
When caring for a client with an indwelling catheter:
A. always position the drainage bag on the floor.
B. position the drainage bag above the level of the bladder.
C. position the drainage bag below the level of the bladder.
D. always disconnect the catheter during bathing. - CORRECT ANSWER C. position the drainage bag below the level of the bladder.
The urinary catheter:
A. is always attached to the side rail when the client is in bed.
B. must be fastened to the client's leg or abdomen at all times.
C. is not fastened to the client's body when in bed.
D. is disconnected every shift so the tubing can be rinsed. - CORRECT ANSWER B. must be fastened to the client's leg or abdomen at all times.
The organ in which urine is stored before leaving the body is the:
A. bladder.
B. ureter.
C. kidney.
D. urethra. - CORRECT ANSWER A. bladder.
Water is absorbed from solid food waste in the:
A. stomach.
B. small intestine.
C. pancreas.
D. large intestine. - CORRECT ANSWER D. large intestine.
Pain:
A. is normal in the elderly.
B. means something is wrong.
C. does not affect client behavior.
D. need not to be reported. - CORRECT ANSWER B. means something is wrong.
A confused client moans and makes a face when you reposition him in bed. This may be a sign of:
A. anger.
B. hunger.
C. thirst.
D. pain. - CORRECT ANSWER D. pain.
A client who had her leg amputated two years ago complains of pain in her foot. You know that:
A. the pain is imaginary.
B. she wants attention.
C. the pain is normal.
D. she is having phantom pain. - CORRECT ANSWER D. she is having phantom pain.
Comfort is a:
A. state of well-being.
B. state of confusion.
C. painful condition.
D. cause of restlessness. - CORRECT ANSWER A. state of well-being.
Comfort, rest, and sleep are necessary to:
A. escape from life's problems.
B. relieve pain.
C. restore strength and repair body problems.
D. cure chronic diseases. - CORRECT ANSWER C. restore strength and repair body problems.
Assisting the client to relax may:
A. make the client more alert.
B. cure physical problems.
C. relieve anxiety, pain, and fear.
D. reduce the desire to eat so much. - CORRECT ANSWER C. relieve anxiety, pain, and fear.
Before a client can rest comfortably, the nurse aide must:
A. turn off all the lights.
B. ensure that hunger, thirst, and elimination needs are met.
C. give the client a blanket.
D. ask the nurse to give the client a sleeping pill. - CORRECT ANSWER B. ensure that hunger, thirst, and elimination needs are met.
The need for sleep:
A. decreases with age.
B. occurs on a fixed schedule in the elderly.
C. increases with age.
D. is not important to the elderly. - CORRECT ANSWER A. decreases with age.
The purpose of sleep is to:
A. allow the client to escape from reality.
B. provide rest and repair for the mind and body.
C. eliminate the cares of life.
D. relieve physical and emotional pain. - CORRECT ANSWER B. provide rest and repair for the mind and body.
When positioning the client on the side in bed, support him or her:
A. with restraints.
B. by using the side rails.
C. with pillows.
D. by elevating the head and knee rests. - CORRECT ANSWER C. with pillows.
Microbes that cause disease are:
A. pathogens.
B. vectors.
C. fomites.
D. hosts. - CORRECT ANSWER A. pathogens.
A person who can transmit an infection to others is a:
A. vector.
B. microorganism.
C. carrier.
D. reservoir. - CORRECT ANSWER C. carrier.
You remove a client's clothes to give her a shower. A dressing falls from her hip onto the floor, revealing a minor wound. The wound is not bleeding, but there is a small amount of old, dried blood on the dressing. You should:
A. pick the dressing up and put it in the open trash can.
B. apply gloves and place the dressing in a plastic bag.
C. get the nurse in charge at once.
D. do nothing, as this is not a nurse aide responsibility. - CORRECT ANSWER B. apply gloves and place the dressing in a plastic bag.
You are instructed to collect a regular urine specimen from a female client. You should:
A. collect the specimen from the bedpan.
B. apply the principles of standard precautions when obtaining the specimen.
C. collect feces the next time the client eliminates.
D. apply gloves and hold the cup securely the client's perineum. - CORRECT ANSWER B. apply the principles of standard precautions when obtaining the specimen.
You are assigned to collect a midstream urine specimen from a male client. You must:
A. apply gloves and collect the specimen in a clean cup.
B. use a condom catheter to collect the specimen properly.
C. pour the specimen from a urinal into the specimen cup.
D. wash the perineum first to prevent the specimen contamination. - CORRECT ANSWER D. wash the perineum first to prevent the specimen contamination.
An example of the direct contact mode of transmission of infection is:
A. touching an infected wound.
B. sneezing.
C. coughing.
D. contacting soiled bed linens. - CORRECT ANSWER A. touching an infected wound.
The best method of preventing the spread of infection is:
A. wearing gloves.
B. isolating clients with known infection.
C. frequent handwashing.
D. keeping clean and dirty items separate. - CORRECT ANSWER C. frequent handwashing.
Standard precautions are used:
A. only when clients have an infection.
B. routinely in the care of all clients.
C. only when giving perineal care.
D. when it is part of your assignment. - CORRECT ANSWER B. routinely in the care of all clients.
Hepatitis B is transmitted through:
A. the airborne method of transmission.
B. contact with inanimate objects.
C. improper handwashing techniques.
D. blood and body fluid transmission. - CORRECT ANSWER D. blood and body fluid transmission.
The nurse aide should wash his or her hands:
A. after client care only.
B. before and after caring for each client.
C. only at the beginning and end of the shift.
D. once or twice a day. - CORRECT ANSWER B. before and after caring for each client.
The use of medical asepsis is important to:
A. prevent the spread of infection.
B. maintain an attractive appearance.
C. make a good impression on others.
D. promote self-esteem. - CORRECT ANSWER A. prevent the spread of infection.
In addition to handwashing and wearing gloves, the use of standard precautions involves:
A. wearing a mask when clients are in contact precautions.
B. understanding how pathogens are spread and using barrier equipment to protect yourself.
C. wearing full protective apparel when clients are in airborne and droplet precautions.
D. using paper dishes to serve meals to clients who are in isolation. - CORRECT ANSWER B. understanding how pathogens are spread and using barrier equipment to protect yourself.
Waste products that are contaminated wish blood or body fluids:
A. are discarded in the open trash can in the client's room.
B. may be safely placed next to clean items.
C. are discarded in leakproof, covered containers.
D. do not require any special handling. - CORRECT ANSWER C. are discarded in leakproof, covered containers.
The nurse aide is responsible for cleaning client care supplies and equipment to:
A. make the facility look neat and clean.
B. reduce odors.
C. make a good impression on others.
D. prevent the spread of infection. - CORRECT ANSWER D. prevent the spread of infection.
When cleaning soiled client care items, the nurse aide should:
A. ask the charge nurse for advice.
B. wear personal protective equipment.
C. work in the clean utility room.
D. wrap all items as soon as they are washed. - CORRECT ANSWER B. wear personal protective equipment.
After client care items have been cleaned and disinfected, they should be stored in the:
A. clean utility room.
B. soiled utility room.
C. janitor closet.
D. linen room. - CORRECT ANSWER A. clean utility room.
When positioning supplies in the client's room, the nurse aide should:
A. place the bedpan on the overbed table so the client can reach it.
B. keep the urinal in the bedside stand next to the washbasin.
C. keep clean and dirty items separate in the bedside stand.
D. store extra clean linens in the bedside stand so they are readily available. - CORRECT ANSWER C. keep clean and dirty items separate in the bedside stand.
Head lice:
A. hop and fly from one person to another.
B. are spread by shared combs, brushes, and bedding.
C. are not easily spread.
D. are not a problem in the elderly. - CORRECT ANSWER B. are spread by shared combs, brushes, and bedding.
Signs and symptoms of scabies include:
A. a burning sensation.
B. tiny bugs crawling on the skin and bedding.
C. nits.
D. rash and intense itching. - CORRECT ANSWER D. rash and intense itching.
A client who is newly diagnosed with head lice or scabies:
A. is isolated in contact precautions.
B. is isolated in airborne precautions.
C. is isolated in droplet precautions.
D. requires no special isolation measures. - CORRECT ANSWER A. is isolated in contact precautions.
A client is eating lunch when you notice his hands at his throat. The first thing you should do is:
A. ask the client if he can speak.
B. perform the Heimlich maneuver.
C. slap the client sharply on the back.
D. quickly get the nurse in charge. - CORRECT ANSWER A. ask the client if he can speak.
The nurse aide walks into a client's room. The client is smoking in the room and set his trash can on fire when emptying an ashtray. The first action to take is to:
A. get the nurse in charge.
B. run for the first extinguisher.
C. remove the client from the room.
D. use the blanket to smother the fire. - CORRECT ANSWER C. remove the client from the room.
You must use the fire extinguisher to put out a trash fire in the stairwell. You should:
A. aim the hose at the top of the flames so the water falls over the fire.
B. sweep the hose from side to side in a three-foot circle surrounding the fire.
C. aim the extinguisher before removing the pin from the handle.
D. aim the extinguisher at the base of the fire and spray from side to side. - CORRECT ANSWER D. aim the extinguisher at the base of the fire and spray from side to side.
A client is using oxygen. You enter the room and notice that he has turned the flow meter up all the way. You should:
A. turn the unit down at once.
B. notify the nurse in charge.
C. tell the client to leave the unit alone.
D. pretend you didn't notice the change in flow rate. - CORRECT ANSWER B. notify the nurse in charge.
A client has fallen to the floor. She complains of severe pain in her left thigh. The nurse aide should:
A. stay with the client and use the call signal to get help.
B. get the nurse in charge right away.
C. lift the client back to bed.
D. put a pillow under the client's left leg. - CORRECT ANSWER A. stay with the client and use the call signal to get help.
The charge nurse directs you to apply a cool compress to Mr. B's right ankle. You know that:
A. the compress should be left in place for at least an hour.
B. the skin under the compress should be checked every 10 minutes.
C. the compress will cause the skin to become very red.
D. the compress should be left in place for no more than 5 minutes. - CORRECT ANSWER B. the skin under the compress should be checked every 10 minutes.
A bedfast client is vomiting. The nurse aide should:
A. get the nurse in charge immediately.
B. turn the client on her abdomen.
C. clean up the mess at once.
D. turn the client's head to the side. - CORRECT ANSWER D. turn the client's head to the side.
An emergency call signal is sounding in Room 108. The nurse aide assigned to that room is on her lunch break. You should:
A. notify the nurse in charge.
B. go to the break room to get the nurse aide who is assigned to Room 108.
C. answer the signal and ask the client how you can help.
D. ignore the signal, as this is not your responsibility. - CORRECT ANSWER C. answer the signal and ask the client how you can help.
A client is bleeding heavily from an injury. The nurse aide should:
A. run and get the nurse in charge.
B. apply a bandage to the injury.
C. quickly wrap the area with a towel.
D. apply pressure with a gloved hand. - CORRECT ANSWER D. apply pressure with a gloved hand.
When entering and leaving the client's room, the nurse aide must:
A. check for and correct any safety hazards.
B. make sure the bed is in the high position.
C. raise the side rails to protect the client.
D. leave the door open at all times. - CORRECT ANSWER A. check for and correct any safety hazards.
You see a newspaper and a shoe in the middle of the floor of the client's room. You should:
A. leave these items alone, as they are the client's personal property.
B. kick the newspaper and shoe under the bed so they are out of the way.
C. pick them up and place them in the proper location.
D. ignore them, as they are not your responsibility. - CORRECT ANSWER C. pick them up and place them in the proper location.
Side rails:
A. must always be raised when the nurse aide is at the bedside.
B. are used only when ordered by the physician or needed by the client.
C. are used routinely in all elderly clients for safety and fall prevention.
D. are always considered to be restraints, which are illegal. - CORRECT ANSWER B. are used only when ordered by the physician or needed by the client.
The fire and disaster evacuation plan:
A. does not apply to the nurse aide.
B. is important only to the fire department.
C. is posted on the wall and used in certain emergencies.
D. is kept in the administrator's office for safekeeping. - CORRECT ANSWER C. is posted on the wall and used in certain emergencies.
You must remove Mrs. B from her room during a fire emergency. The client cannot walk. She is sitting in a heavy recliner without wheels. No wheelchair is available. The best way to move the client is to:
A. pick her up and carry her.
B. run down the hallway to see if a wheelchair is available.
C. move the furniture and try to push the recliner.
D. place her on a sheet or blanket and drag her. - CORRECT ANSWER D. place her on a sheet or blanket and drag her.
The fire alarm sounds. The facility is filling with smoke, but you do not see any flames. You should:
A. move clients behind a fire door and close the door.
B. began evacuating all clients to the outside of the building.
C. ask the nurse in charge for instructions.
D. notify the administrator. - CORRECT ANSWER A. move clients behind a fire door and close the door.
Safety is:
A. the nurse aide's responsibility.
B. everyone's responsibility.
C. the administrator's responsibility.
D. the housekeeper's responsibility. - CORRECT ANSWER B. everyone's responsibility.
The elements necessary for a fire to start are:
A. matches, rags, and chemicals.
B. heat, oxygen, and fuel.
C. cigarettes, trash, and old clothes.
D. papers, trash, and dirt. - CORRECT ANSWER B. heat, oxygen, and fuel.
The purpose of using good body mechanics is to:
A. prevent injury to the nurse aide and client.
B. enable the nurse aide to lift a heavier load than normal.
C. eliminate the need for special lifting equipment.
D. eliminate the need for extra personal to help with transfer. - CORRECT ANSWER A. prevent injury to the nurse aide and client.
When lifting a heavy client or object, the nurse aide should:
A. bend from the waist, using the strong back muscles to do the job.
B. keep the feet close together and bend from the hips.
C. tighten the abdominal muscles and use the strong arm muscles for lifting.
D. maintain a wide base of support, keep the back straight, and use the leg muscles. - CORRECT ANSWER D. maintain a wide base of support, keep the back straight, and use the leg muscles.
Mr. B is a dependent client who is 6'2" and weighs 375 pounds. To transfer him from the bed to a chair, the nurse aide should:
A. use a transfer belt.
B. ask another nurse aide to help.
C. use the mechanical lift and at least once more nurse aide.
D. ask 3 other nurse aides to help you lift the client. - CORRECT ANSWER C. use the mechanical lift and at least once more nurse aide.
You are ambulating Mr. B in the hallway with a gait belt when he begins to fall. You should:
A. grasp the belt firmly and hold Mr. B up until help arrives.
B. pull the belt toward your body and ease the client down your leg to the floor.
C. call for another nurse aide to bring a chair to seat the client in.
D. let go of the belt and allow Mr. Chang to slide down the floor slowly. - CORRECT ANSWER B. pull the belt toward your body and ease the client down your leg to the floor.
When making an occupied bed, you should:
A. raise the side rail on the opposite side of the bed.
B. lower both side rails to make it easier to make bed.
C. place the soiled linen on the floor when you remove it.
D. remove the top linen first. - CORRECT ANSWER A. raise the side rail on the opposite side of the bed.
When making the bed:
A. bring extra linen into the room in case it is needed.
B. carry the clean linen close to your body.
C. hold the soiled linen away from your uniform.
D. place the soiled linen on the overbed table. - CORRECT ANSWER C. hold the soiled linen away from your uniform.
At the beginning of your shift, you notice that a client's restraint is tied too tightly. The client is struggling to free herself from the restraint. You should:
A. get the nurse in charge at once.
B. loosen the restraint and tie it correctly.
C. cut the strap to remove the restraint quickly.
D. apply a different type of restraint. - CORRECT ANSWER B. loosen the restraint and tie it correctly.
Restraint should be tied:
A. in a square knot.
B. to the side rails.
C. in a quick-release (slip) knot.
D. to the armrest of the chair. - CORRECT ANSWER C. in a quick-release (slip) knot.
Restraints must be released every:
A. 15 minutes.
B. 30 minutes.
C. hour for 5 minutes.
D. 2 hours for 10 minutes. - CORRECT ANSWER D. 2 hours for 10 minutes.
You are instructed to take an axillary temperature. You know that this is:
A. the most accurate method of taking the temperature.
B. taken by placing the thermometer under the arm.
C. taken by placing the thermometer in the mouth.
D. taken by placing the thermometer in the rectum. - CORRECT ANSWER B. taken by placing the thermometer under the arm.
Which of the following vital signs should be reported to the nurse?
A. 98-120-28, 114/66
B. 97^2 (Ax)-88-18-128/84
C. 99^4 (R)-76-20-106/70
D. 99^8-96-16-130/88 - CORRECT ANSWER A. 98-120-28, 114/66
The systolic blood pressure reading is the:
A. pressure when the heart is working.
B. pressure when the heart is resting.
C. same as the pulse rate.
D. pulse pressure plus 10. - CORRECT ANSWER A. pressure when the heart is working.
You are assigned to weigh Mrs. B using the wheelchair scale. Her weight is 22 pounds less than it was last month. You should:
A. inform the nurse immediately.
B. balance the scale and recheck the weight.
C. fill out a maintenance slip to check the scale.
D. record the weight on the flow sheet; no other action is necessary. - CORRECT ANSWER B. balance the scale and recheck the weight.
When making an unoccupied bed, the nurse aide should:
A. make one side of the bed before moving to the other side.
B. shake the soiled linen to check for lost items before placing it in the hamper.
C. work from the bottom of the bed to the top.
D. raise the side rails when finished making the bed. - CORRECT ANSWER A. make one side of the bed before moving to the other side.
Before transferring a client from a wheelchair to the bed, the nurse aide should:
A. raise the bed to the highest horizontal position.
B. position the wheelchair against the wall.
C. lock the brakes on the wheelchair.
D. position the chair so the client moves toward the weak side. - CORRECT ANSWER C. lock the brakes on the wheelchair.
When moving the client toward the head of the bed, the nurse aide should:
A. raise the head of the bed to the sitting position.
B. lower the head of the bed before moving the client.
C. pull the client up by grasping the underarm area firmly.
D. elevate the client's head on two pillows. - CORRECT ANSWER B. lower the head of the bed before moving the client.
The best method for moving a dependent client up in bed is to:
A. use a mechanical lifter.
B. get plenty of extra help.
C. use the logroll procedure.
D. use a lift sheet. - CORRECT ANSWER D. use a lift sheet.
The primary purpose of elevating the bed to the proper working height when making the bed is to:
A. make the procedure go faster.
B. prevent injury to your back.
C. reassure the client.
D. make it easier to disinfect the mattress. - CORRECT ANSWER B. prevent injury to your back.
When operating a manual hospital bed, raise the head by:
A. operating the handle on the right side.
B. releasing the lever under the mattress.
C. turning the handle on the left side.
D. turning the handle at the center of the bed. - CORRECT ANSWER C. turning the handle on the left side.
When providing postmortem care, the nurse aide should:
A. always remove the dentures and place them in the drawer.
B. always apply the principles of standard precautions.
C. leave the door to the room open.
D. position the body on the side. - CORRECT ANSWER B. always apply the principles of standard precautions.
You are assigned to collect I&O on Mr. B. For lunch, he consumed an 8-ounce glass of milk, 2 ounces of water, and 4 ounces of ice cream. How many cc (ml) of fluid did he consume?
A. 240 cc.
B. 420 cc.
C. 4200 cc.
D. 140 cc. - CORRECT ANSWER B. 420 cc.
When collecting urinary output measurement (I&O) from a client with a catheter, the nurse aide should:
A. measure the urine into a graduate pitcher.
B. measure the urine into a bedpan or urinal.
C. use the markings on the side of the catheter bag to measure the urine.
D. estimate the amount of urine in the bag and record this amount. - CORRECT ANSWER A. measure the urine into a graduate pitcher.
The nurse asks you to take a client's blood pressure stat. You know this means:
A. before the end of the shift.
B. with the client lying stationary.
C. within the hour.
D. immediately. - CORRECT ANSWER D. immediately.
A client with cyanosis has:
A. flushed skin.
B. blue or blue/gray color.
C. edema.
D. normal skin. - CORRECT ANSWER B. blue or blue/gray color.
Q.I.D. means:
A. 4 times a day.
B. 3 times a day.
C. 2 times a day.
D. once daily. - CORRECT ANSWER A. 4 times a day.
T.I.D. means:
A. 4 times a day.
B. 3 times a day.
C. 2 times a day.
D. once daily. - CORRECT ANSWER B. 3 times a day.
Edema is the medical term used to report:
A. vomiting.
B. cyanosis.
C. swelling.
D. pain. - CORRECT ANSWER C. swelling.
Emesis is the medical term used to report:
A. pain.
B. aspiration.
C. swelling.
D. vomiting. - CORRECT ANSWER D. vomiting.
Mrs. B left 5% of her meat and 75% of her vegetable on her tray before announcing that she was full. She ate all the bread, fruit, and dessert. She drank all her milk. You will record her food consumption as:
A. 25%
B. 60%
C. 75%
D. 100% - CORRECT ANSWER C. 75%
Record 7:20 P.M. in military time:
A. 0720.
B. 2007.
C. 7200.
D. 1920. - CORRECT ANSWER D. 1920.
Record 3:40 P.M. in military time.
A. 0340.
B. 1540.
C. 3400.
D. 1604 - CORRECT ANSWER B. 1540.
You are assigned to measure the height of a bedfast client. You should:
A. use a ruler to measure from the top of the head to the feet.
B. measure from the top of the head to the tip of the toes with a yardstick.
C. inform the nurse that the client cannot be measured.
D. measure the height from head to heel using a tape measure. - CORRECT ANSWER D. measure the height from head to heel using a tape measure.
When weighing the client with a bed scale, the nurse aide should:
A. cover the client with the bed linen so he or she does not get cold.
B. make sure the client swings freely in the sling from side to side.
C. subtract the weight of the sling from the total weight.
D. ensure that the sling hangs freely and client's body does not touch the bed. - CORRECT ANSWER D. ensure that the sling hangs freely and client's body does not touch the bed.
The best method for moving a dependent client up in bed is to: - CORRECT ANSWER [Show Less]