NC CNA Practice Exam 36 Questions with Verified Answers 2020
The nurse aide is using an electric shaver to shave a client when it begins to spark and
... [Show More] smoke. Which of the following actions SHOULD the nurse aide take? - CORRECT ANSWER A.) Call the nurse in charge
B.) Finish shaving the client as quickly as possible
C.) Use the roommate's shaver to finish shaving the client
D.) Unplug the shaver
The answer is D, unplug the shaver.
The nurse aide is caring for a client who has right-sided paralysis. The nurse aide SHOULD place the signaling device - CORRECT ANSWER A.) On the left side of the bed near the client's hand
B.) On the right side of the bed near the client's hand
C.) Under the pillow
D.) At the foot of the bed
The answer is A, on the left side of the bed near the client's hand
The nurse aide is preparing to lift a client using proper body mechanics. The nurse aide SHOULD - CORRECT ANSWER A.) Keep both feet close together
B.) Lift with abdominal muscles
C.) Bend knees and keep back straight
D.) Hold the object away from the body
The answer is C, bend the knees and keep back straight
The nurse aide is caring for a client who needs to be transferred. The nursing care plan states, "transfer with mechanical lift". However, the client is very agitated. To transfer the client, the nurse aide SHOULD - CORRECT ANSWER A.) Lift the client without the mechanical device
B.) Place the client in the lift
C.) Get assistance to move the client
D.) Keep wheels unlocked so the lift can move with the client
The answer is C, get assistance to move the client
The nurse aide is assisting a client with eating. The client begins to choke and turn blue. The nurse aide SHOULD - CORRECT ANSWER A.) Immediately remove the client's food tray and go find the nurse in charge
B.) Slap the client on the back until the food dislodges
C.) Call for assistance and perform the Heimlich maneuver (abdominal thrust)
D.) Give the client a drink of water
The answer is C, call for assistance and perform the Heimlich maneuver (abdominal thrust)
The nurse aide is providing evening care for a client with a full set of dentures. Proper procedure requires that the dentures be placed: - CORRECT ANSWER A.) In the client's bathroom on the sink
B.) In tissue on the bedside stand
C.) Under the client's pillow
D.) In a denture cup with the client's name on it
The answer is D, in a denture cup with the client's name on it
What type of fire can be put out with water? - CORRECT ANSWER A.) Electrical
B.) Grease
C.) Paper
D.) Chemical
The answer is C, paper
The nurse aide is responsible for all of the following fire prevention measures EXCEPT - CORRECT ANSWER A.) Taking cigarettes and matches away from all clients and visitors
B.) Being aware of the locations of fire extinguishers
C.) Reporting all damaged wiring and/or sockets in clients' room
D.) Participating in fire drills
The answer is A, taking cigarettes and matches away from all clients and visitors
The nurse aide is preparing to help a client walk from the the bed to a chair. Which of the following SHOULD the nurse aide put on the client's feet? - CORRECT ANSWER A.) Socks or stockings only
B.) Cloth-soled slippers
C.) Rubber-soled slippers or shoes
D.) Nothing
The answer is C, rubber-soled slippers or shoes
The nurse aide understands that the MOST important reason for using soap and water to clean the client's skin after elimination is to: - CORRECT ANSWER A.) Keep the client happy
B.) Prevent soiling of bed linen
C.) Remove feces and urine from the skin
D.) Keep the linen costs down
The answer is C, remove feces and urine from the skin
The nurse aide SHOULD refuse to perform a task if the: - CORRECT ANSWER A.) Nurse aide has not been trained to do it
B.) Client is difficult to deal with
C.) Nurse aide can find someone else to do it
D.) Nurse aide is at the end of the shift
The answer is A, nurse aide has not been trained to do it
Before helping a client into a bath or shower, the nurse aide should FIRST: - CORRECT ANSWER A.) Check the temperature of the water
B.) Shampoo the client's hair
C.) Soak the client's feet
D.) Apply lotion or oil to the client's skin
The answer is A, check the temperature of the water
When taking a client's radial pulse, the nurse aide's fingertips should be placed on the client's - CORRECT ANSWER A.) Chest
B.) Wrist
C.) Neck
D.) Elbow
The answer is B, wrist
The nurse aide reports directly to the: - CORRECT ANSWER A.) Nurse supervisor
B.) Physician
C.) Staff development nurse
D.) Administrator
The answer is A, nurse supervisor
When communicating with the client's family, the nurse aide SHOULD: - CORRECT ANSWER A.) Listen to concerns and offer support
B.) Offer advice about the client's medical treatment
C.) Get involved in family problems
D.) Share the latest facility gossip
The answer is A, listen to concerns and offer support
The nurse aide is making an empty bed and notices that the side rail is broken. The nurse aide SHOULD - CORRECT ANSWER A.) Wait for the next safety check to report the broken side rail
B.) Report the broken side rail immediately
C.) Tie the side rail in the raised position until it is fixed
D.) Warn the client to be careful when getting back into bed
The answer is B, report the broken side rail immediately
The nurse aide is caring for a client who becomes incontinent of urine right before dinner. The nurse aide SHOULD - CORRECT ANSWER A.) Take the client to the dinner table and clean up after dinner
B.) Clean the client and take to dinner as soon as possible
C.) Tell the client not to eat until the client has cleaned and changed self
D.) Insist that the client eat dinner in the room
The answer is B, clean the client and take to dinner as soon as possible
The nurse aide notices that the client's radio cord is draped across a chair in order to reach the nearest outlet. The FIRST thing the nurse aide should do - CORRECT ANSWER A.) Tell the client the radio is a safety hazard and take it away
B.) Unplug the radio and ask the client not to use it
C.) See if any changes can be made so that the radio can be plugged in safely
D.) Take the radio to the activities room and tell the client to listen to it in there
The answer is C, see if any changes can be made so that the radio can be plugged in safely
The nurse aide is walking with a client who is confined to a wheelchair when the facility fire alarm system is activated. The client becomes excited from the noise. The nurse aide SHOULD - CORRECT ANSWER A.) Push the wheelchair out of the hallway and carry the client out of the facility
B.) Leave the client to search for help
C.) Comfort the client while moving to a safe place
D.) Lock the client's wheelchair and check the surrounding area for smoke
The answer is C, comfort the client while moving to a safe place
The nurse aide notices a client spill water on the floor in the hall. Another client is walking down the hall. The nurse aide SHOULD - CORRECT ANSWER A.) Call the nurse
B.) Clean up the spill
C.) Call housekeeping
D.) Leave the spill
The answer is B, clean up the spill
For safety, when leaving a client alone in a room, the nurse aide SHOULD - CORRECT ANSWER A.) Keep the door tightly closed
B.) Place signaling device within clients reach
C.) Apply a restraint to the client
D.) Leave the bed elevated in highest position
The answer is B, place signaling device within clients reach
The nurse aide understands that physical restraints may be used: - CORRECT ANSWER A.) To prevent client injury
B.) When staff is short
C.) At the family's request
D.) At the roommate's request
The answer is A, to prevent client injury
The nurse aide is concerned about a client's care. Which of the following should the nurse aide speak to FIRST - CORRECT ANSWER A.) Another nurse aide
B.) The nurse in charge
C.) The Director of Nursing
D.) The Administrator
The answer is B, the nurse in charge
The nurse aide is preparing to take a client's oral temperature. The nurse aide SHOULD - CORRECT ANSWER A.) Place the thermometer in the rectum
B.) Place the thermometer under the arm
C.) Place the thermometer under the tongue
D.) Put lubricant on the thermometer
The answer is C, place the thermometer under the tongue
The nurse aide SHOULD understand that pressure ulcers can often be prevented if the client is: - CORRECT ANSWER A.) Placed in a incontinence brief
B.) Positioned with a pillow under the head
C.) Dressed in loosely fitting clothing
D.) Turned or repositioned every two hours
The answer is D, turned or repositioned every two hours
The nurse aide is caring for a client who needs assistance getting out of bed to sit in a wheelchair. Which of the following actions by the nurse aide would make this a safe procedure? - CORRECT ANSWER A.) Place the bed in the low position
B.) Place a pillow on the wheelchair seat
C.) Lower both footrest petals
D.) Release the wheel brakes
The answer is A, place the bed in the low position
A visitor enters the room while the nurse aide is changing the client. How SHOULD the nurse aide respond? - CORRECT ANSWER A.) "Can't you knock?"
B.) "Hi, come in"
C.) "Boy, he was dirty today"
D.) "Would you please wait in the lobby?"
The answer is D, would you please wait in the lobby
The client looks forward to playing Bingo each morning. The nurse aide SHOULD: - CORRECT ANSWER A.) Tell the client that the nurse aide does not have time to get the client ready for Bingo
B.) Plan the client's schedule so client is bathed and dressed in time for Bingo
C.) Tell the client the nurse aide forgot about Bingo, but they will go the next day
D.) Ask the client to bathe and dress self
The answer is B, plan the client's schedule so client is bathed and dressed in time for Bingo
The nurse aide is caring for a client who is confused and disoriented. The client starts begging to go home. Which of the following would be the BEST action for the nurse aide to take: - CORRECT ANSWER A.) Tell the client "this is your home"
B.) Take the client to the activity room
C.) Ask the client to tell the nurse aide about his/her home
D.) Tell the client "we will take you home later"
The answer is C, ask the client to tell the nurse aide about his/her home
The nurse aide is caring for a client who is alert and oriented. The client touches the nurse aide inappropriately. Which of the following actions SHOULD the nurse aide take? - CORRECT ANSWER A.) Slap the client's hand
B.) Step back and ask the client not to do it again
C.) Refuse to care for the client
D.) Warn the client that the behavior may be punished
The answer is B, step back and ask the client not to do it again
The nurse aide is caring for a client with Alzheimer's disease who wanders from room to room moving the belongings of other clients to different locations. The other clients, who are alert and oriented are angry their things have been moved. The nurse aide SHOULD: - CORRECT ANSWER A.) Return the client to the clients room and close the door
B.) Find missing articles and return them
C.) Walk with the client to keep from wandering
D.) Assure the other clients that the client with Alzheimer's disease will not harm them
The answer is B, find missing articles and return them
Which of the following is a restraint alternative? - CORRECT ANSWER A.) Lap buddy/tray
B.) A sedative
C.) Pain management
D.) A hand mitt
The answer is C, pain management
The nurse aide can provide the client with a sense of security by: - CORRECT ANSWER A.) Rushing through care
B.) Leaving the room without speaking
C.) Explaining all routines and procedures
D.) Talking to another nurse aide while providing care
The answer is C, explaining all routines and procedures
The nurse aide is caring for a client with a protective device (restraint). The nurse aide SHOULD - CORRECT ANSWER A.) Assess the client once every hour
B.) Assure the protective device is tight
C.) Check the client's body alignment
D.) Release the protective device once a shift
The answer is C, check the client's body alignment
The nurse aide is caring for a client with an ostomy. What should the nurse aide do FIRST when changing the ostomy bag? - CORRECT ANSWER A.) Put on gloves
B.) Wash hands
C.) Explain procedure to client
D.) Wash area around stoma
The answer is C, explain procedure to client
When giving a back rub to a client the nurse aide SHOULD - CORRECT ANSWER [Show Less]