The correct answer is A. Standing behind him and using a transfer belt protects both the client and the aide.
When assisting a client in learning to use
... [Show More] a walker, it is important to:
A. stand behind him and use a transfer belt.
B. put padding all the way around the top rim.
C. let him walk by himself so he gains independence.
D. let him practice using the walker on the day he is discharged.
The correct answer is B. Urinary retention refers to an inability to urinate. Retention of urine is a symptom that should be reported to the charge nurse as soon as it is noted.
Urinary retention refers to
A. a normal output of urine.
B. an inability to urinate.
C. Incontinence.
D. a large output of urine
The correct answer is A. Because of this aspect of hearing loss, the aged hear well if you lower your voice. Shouting in a high-pitched voice does not help.
Normal hearing loss in aging is usually related to the ability to hear
A. high-pitched sounds.
B. loud sounds.
C. all sounds.
D. rapid speech.
The correct answer is D. A confused patient may answer to any name or lie down in any bed.
The best way to safely identify your patient is by
A. asking his name.
B. calling his name and waiting for his response.
C. checking the bed plate.
D. checking the name tag
The correct answer is A. The nurse aide should report it to the charge nurse. Nurse aides cannot order a procedure or increase fluids. Anything unusual must be reported to the nurse in charge.
Mrs. Jones is on a bowel and bladder training program. She has not had a bowel movement for three days. What should the nurse aide do?
A. Report it to the charge nurse.
B. Give the patient an enema.
C. Offer prune juice.
D. Increase fluids.
The correct answer is C. The proper medical abbreviation for before meals is a.c.
The proper medical abbreviation for before meals is
A. p.c.
B. b.i.d.
C. a.c.
D. t.i.d.
The correct answer is B. The proper medical term for high blood pressure is hypertension
The proper medical term for high blood pressure is
A. diabetes.
B. hypertension.
C. hypotension.
D. CVA.
The correct answer is D. A mechanical soft diet is easy to chew, swallow, and digest.
A patient who has difficulty chewing or swallowing will need what type of diet?
A. clear liquid
B. low residue
C. bland
D. mechanical soft
The correct answer is C. Helping her locate her room on her own would make Ms. Lee feel better about herself.
Mrs Smith is an 81-year-old resident with Alzheimer's disease and cannot find her room. What should the nurse aide do to help Mrs Smith feel more independent?
A. Scold her and tell her to stay in the room.
B. Ask her roommate to watch her.
C. Place a familiar object outside her room door.
D. Write the room number on a piece of paper.
The correct answer is A. Input and output are totaled once per shift as well as every 24 hours
How often should a patient's intake and output records be totaled?
A. once each shift
B. twice a day
C. every four hours
D. every 12 hours
The correct answer is C. Failure to notice bruises or marks on the skin on admission may later cause someone to believe you were involved in abuse.
Which of the following should you observe and record when admitting a client?
A. color of the stool and amount of urine voided
B. how much the client has eaten and drunk
C. bruises, marks, rashes, or broken skin
D. insurance information
The correct answer is C. When responding to a patient on the intercom, you should give your name and position
When responding to a client on the intercom, you should
A. ask for the client's name.
B. say, "What do you want?"
C. give your name and position and say, "May I help you?"
D. say, "The nurse will answer your call."
The correct answer is A. You should never leave a new admit until the patient knows how to call for help
Which of the following things should you do to familiarize a new client with his or her surroundings?
A. Show the client where the call light is and how to work it.
B. Tell the client not to operate the TV.
C. Ask visitors to leave the room while you finish admitting the client.
D. Raise the side rails of the bed and raise the bed to high position
The correct answer is C. Nursing assistants are never allowed to give medications.
When arranging a patient's room, you should do all of the following EXCEPT
A. check signal cords.
B. adjust the back and knee rests as directed.
C. administer medications.
D. check lighting.
The correct answer is A. You should always use good body mechanics when moving patients.
When assisting a client in and out of bed, the nurse aide should always
A. employ body mechanic techniques.
B. get another person to help.
C. pull the client's feet out first, and then lift the back up.
D. put shoes on the client because the patient may slip.
The correct answer is A. It is necessary to turn the patient q2h to prevent pressure ulcers
It is important to reposition a patient during an eight-hour shift. How often should he or she be turned?
A. q2h
B. q4h
C. q1h
D. q1d
The correct answer is C. You should not bring the tray into the room until you have time to feed
Which of the following is the correct procedure for serving a meal to a client who must be fed?
A. Serve the tray along with all the other trays, and then come back to feed the client.
B. Bring the tray to the client last; feed after you have served all the other clients.
C. Bring the tray into the room when you are ready to feed the client.
D. Have the kitchen hold the tray for one hour.
The correct answer is C. The most serious problem that wrinkles in the bedclothes can cause patients is decubitus ulcers, or decubiti.
The most serious problem that wrinkles in the bedclothes can cause is
A. restlessness.
B. sleeplessness.
C. decubitus ulcers.
D. bleeding and shock.
The correct answer is B. Restorative care begins as soon as possible to prevent further complications
Restorative care begins
A. a week after admission.
B. as soon as possible.
C. when the patient wants.
D. twice a week.
The correct answer is B. You should always explain procedures first
You are told to put a client in Fowler's position. Before changing the position of the client's bed, you should
A. open the window.
B. explain the procedure to the client.
C. check with the client's family.
D. remake the bed.
The correct answer is C. You have contaminated your hands and must start over
During hand washing, you accidentally touch the inside of the sink while rinsing the soap off. The next action is to
A. allow the water to run over the hands for two minutes.
B. dry the hands and turn off the faucet with the paper towel.
C. repeat the wash from the beginning.
D. none of the above
The correct answer is C. Your appearance is important. You should wear business attire
You are going on a job interview. How should you prepare to dress?
A. Wear your best jeans and T-shirt.
B. Use a lot of perfume.
C. Wear simple clothing (dress, shirt, pants, suit).
D. Wear a lot of jewelry.
The correct answer is D. Always make sure new patients can call for help
Mr. Brown, a newly admitted conscious client, has been put to bed. Before leaving him alone, the first action would be to
A. ask him if he is hungry.
B. inspect his skin.
C. complete the listing of his clothing and valuables.
D. make sure he knows how to use the call light.
The correct answer is C. Keeping your back straight forces you to use your strong leg muscles.
When lifting a heavy object, the correct method would be to bend at the
A. waist, keeping your legs straight.
B. waist, rounding your shoulders.
C. knees, keeping your back straight.
D. knees and waist.
The correct answer is D. Frequent hand washing is the first line to prevent the spread of infection
At what time(s) during a shift should a nurse aide wash his or her hands?
A. before eating
B. after using the bathroom
C. before and after patient care
D. all of the above
The correct answer is B. Always remember to consider infection control.
When assisting a client with eating, one of the first things the nurse aide should do is
A. cut the food into bite-size pieces.
B. wash his or her hands and the client's hands.
C. butter the client's bread.
D. provide the client with privacy
The correct answer is C. A new cast may cut off circulation. This is the only choice that reminds you to check for circulatory impairment.
A patient has a new cast on his right arm. While caring for him, it is important to first observe for
A. pulse above the cast.
B. color and hardness of the cast.
C. warmth and color of fingers.
D. signs of crumbling at the cast end.
The correct answer is C. Rehabilitation should always be part of the care plan.
Encouraging a client to take part in activities of daily living (ADLs) such as bathing, combing hair, and feeding is
A. done only when time permits.
B. the family's responsibility.
C. necessary for rehabilitation.
D. a violation of client rights
The correct answer is A. Make sure to follow agency policy
In caring for a confused elderly man, it is important to remember to
A. keep the bed rails up except when you are at the bedside.
B. close the door to the room so that he does not disturb other patients.
C. keep the room dark and quiet at all times to keep him from becoming upset.
D. remind him each morning to shower and shave independently
The correct answer is D. Before assisting a patient into a wheelchair, check to see if the wheels of the chair are locked.
Before assisting a client into a wheelchair, the first action would be to check if the
A. client is adequately covered.
B. floor is slippery.
C. door to the room is closed.
D. wheels of the chair are locked
The correct answer is C. You must assist the patient from the weak side
You are transferring a resident from the bed to the wheelchair. The patient has a weak left side. You should stand
A. on the right side.
B. in front of the patient.
C. on the left side.
D. behind the patient.
The correct answer is D. Always check for vital signs; the patient may have fainted.
While making rounds at 4:00am, a nurse aide finds a patient lying on the floor. What should she or he do first?
A. Call 911/000.
B. Perform CPR.
C. Call for another nurse aide.
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