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When helping a client who is recovering from a stroke to walk, the nurse aide should assist:
A.) On the client's strong side B.) On the client's weak side C.) From behind the client D.) With a wheelchair - answer>>>B.) On the client's weak side
The nurse aide is caring for a client who is agitated. The nurse aide should:
A.) Speak loudly so the client can hear the instructions. B.) Ask to reassign the care of this client. C.) Talk in a slow, calm, reassuring manner. D.) Tell the client to be quiet. - answer>>>C.) Talk in a slow, calm, reassuring manner.
The purpose for padding side rails on the client's bed is to:
A.) Use them as a restraint. B.) Have a place to connect the call light. C.) Protect the client from injury. D.) Keep the client warm. - answer>>>C.) Protect the client from injury.
Exercises that move each muscle and joint are called:
A.) Adduction B.) Range of motion C.) Abduction D.) Rotation - answer>>>B.) Range of motion
How can the nurse aide best help a client who is not accepting a loss?
A.) Leave the client alone.
B.) Convince the client to accept the loss. C.) Encourage the client to talk. D.) Discourage individual activity. - answer>>>C.) Encourage the client to talk.
The heimlich maneuver (abdominal thrust) is used for a client who has:
A.) A bloody nose B.) A blocked airway C.) Fallen out of bed D.) Impaired eyesight - answer>>>B.) A blocked airway
To best communicate with a client who is totally deaf, the nurse aide should:
A.) Smile frequently and speak loudly B.) Smile often and talk rapidly C.) Avoid eye contact D.) Write out information - answer>>>D.) Write out information
The nurse aide is asked by a confused client what day it is. The nurse aide should:
A.) Explain that memory loss is natural and the date is not important. B.) Ignore the request. C.) Point to the date on a calendar and say the date. D.) Provide the date ad then test the client later. - answer>>>C.) Point to the date on a calendar and say the date.
To avoid pulling the catheter when turning a male client, the catheter tube must be taped to the client's:
A.) Bed sheet B.) Upper thigh C.) Bed frame D.) Hip - answer>>>B.) Upper thigh
A nurse aide can assist clients with their spiritual needs by:
A.) Taking clients to the nurse aide's church.
A.) Anger B.) Acceptance C.) Bargaining D.) Depression - answer>>>B.) Acceptance
If a client says, "God is punishing me" or "Why me?", how should the nurse aide respond?
A.) Reply, "God doesn't punish people." B.) Listen quietly C.) Ignore the client D.) Make jokes - answer>>>B.) Listen quietly
The role of the ombudsman is to:
A.) Run a group of nursing homes. B.) Work with the nursing home to protect clients' rights. C.) Control the nursing home budget. D.)Prepare classes that nurse aides take to learn about client hygiene. - answer>>>B.) Work with the nursing home to protect clients' rights.
A nurse aide who is active in her church is assigned to care for a client who is not a member of any religious group. The nurse aide should:
A.) Help the client understand the nurse aide's faith. B.) Tell the client that it is important for the client to join some church, even if it is not the nurse aide's church. C.) Respect the client's beliefs and avoid starting religious discussions. D.) Arrange to have the nurse aide's clergyman visit the client. - answer>>>C.) Respect the client's beliefs and avoid starting religious discussions.
The nurse aide notices that a client's mail has been delivered to the client's room. The nurse aide should:
A.) Open the mail and leave it on the client's table. B.) Open the mail and read it to the client. C.) Read the mail to make sure it doesn't contain upsetting news. D.) Give the client the unopened mail and offer help as needed. - answer>>>D.) Give the client the unopened mail and offer help as needed.
Which of the following is a correct measurement of urinary output?
A.) 40 oz B.) 300 cc C.) 2 cups D.) 1 quart - answer>>>B.) 300 cc
The client offers a nurse aide a twenty dollar bill as a thank you for all that the nurse aide has done. The nurse aide should:
A.) Take the money so as not to be offend the client. B.) Politely refuse the money. C.) Take the money and buy something for the floor. D.) Ask the nurse in charge what to do. - answer>>>B.) Politely refuse the money.
All of the following situations are examples of abuse or neglect except:
A.) Restraining a client according to a physicians order. B.) Leaving a client alone in a bathtub. C.) Threatening to withhold a client's meals. D.) Leaving a client in a wet and soiled bed. - answer>>>A.) Restraining a client according to a physicians order.
If a client is sitting in a chair in his room masturbating, the nurse aide should:
A.) Report the incident to the other nurse aides. B.) Tell the client to stop. C.) Laugh and tell the client to go in the bathroom. D.) Leave the client alone and provide privacy. - answer>>>D.) Leave the client alone and provide privacy.
To convert four ounces of juice to milliliters (ml), the nurse aide should multiply:
A.) 4 x 5 ml B.) 4 x 10 ml C.) 4 x 15 ml
C.) Keep the client away from other clients. D.) Help the client to recognize familiar things and people. - answer>>>D.) 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?
A.) Responsibility B.) Retetention C.) Rehabilitation D.) Reincarnation - answer>>>C.) Rehabilitation
When changing an unsterile dressing, the nurse aide should wash hands:
A.) Before the procedure B.) After the procedure C.) Before and after the procedure D.) Before, after removal of the soiled dressing, and after the procedure. - answer>>>D.) Before, after removal of the soiled dressing, and after the procedure.
Clean bed linen placed in a client's room but not used should be:
A.) Returned to the linen closet B.) Used for a client in the next room C.) Taken to the nurse in charge D.) Put in the dirty linen container - answer>>>D.) Put in the dirty linen container
The nurse aide finds a conscious client lying on the bathroom floor. The first thing the nurse aide should do is:
A.) Help the client into a sitting position B.) Call for assistance from the nurse in charge C.) Offer the client a drink of water D.) Check for signs of injury - answer>>>B.) Call for assistance from the nurse in charge
If a nurse aide finds a client who is sad and crying, the nurse aide should:
A.) Ask the client if something is wrong
B.) Tell the client to cheer up C.) Tell the client to stop crying D.) Call the client's family - answer>>>A.) Ask the client if something is wrong
Clients have the right to:
A.) Smoke in nay area of the facility B.) Have access to a telephone C.) Go anywhere in the facility D.) See other clients' medical reports - answer>>>B.) Have access to a telephone
Proper use of a waist restraint requires that the nurse aide:
A.) Release the restraint every four hours B.) Watch for skin irritation C.) Tie restraints to the side rail D.) Apply the restraint tightly so the client cannot move - answer>>>B.) Watch for skin irritation
To prevent the spread of infection, how should the nurse aide handle the soiled linens removed from a client's bed?
A.) Shake them in the air B.) Place them in a neat pile on the floor C.) Carry them close to the nurse aide's body D.) Put them in the dirty linen container - answer>>>D.) Put them in the dirty linen container
A client needs to be repositioned but is heavy, and the nurse aide is not sure she can move the client alone. The nurse aide should:
A.) Try to move the client alone B.) Have the family do it C.) Ask another nurse aide to help D.) Go on to another task - answer>>>C.) Ask another nurse aide to help
To prevent dehydration of the client, the nurse aide should:
A.) Pull it over the head B.) Let it drop to the floor and step out of it C.) Roll it dirty side in and away from the body D.) Pull it off by the sleeve and shake it out - answer>>>C.) Roll it dirty side in and away from the body
What would be the best way for the nurse aide to promote client independence in bathing a client who has had a stroke?
A.) Give the client a complete bath only when the client requests it. B.) Encourage the client to do as much as possible and assist as needed. C.) Leave the client alone and assume the client will do as much as she can. D.) Limits the client to washing her hands - answer>>>B.) 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 a:
A.) Posey vest B.) Hand roll C.) Transfer/gait belt D.) Foot board - answer>>>C.) Transfer/gait belt
If a nurse aide needs to wear a gown to care for a client in isolation, the nurse aide must:
A.) Wear the same gown to care for all other assigned clients. B.) Leave the gown untied C.) Take the gown off before leaving the client's room. D.) Take the gown off in the dirty utility room. - answer>>>C.) Take the gown off before leaving the client's room.
When making an occupied bed, the nurse aide should:
A.) Put the dirty sheets on the floor B.) Help the client to sit in a chair while the bed is being made C.) Lower both side rails before changing the sheets D.) Raise side rail on unattended side - answer>>>D.) 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 discussion how rude a certain client was acting. The nurse aide should:
A.) Join in the conversation. B.) Suggest that this is not the place to discuss the client. C.) Be quiet and not say anything to the other nurse aides. D.) Return to the unit and tell the client what was said. - answer>>>B.) Suggest that this is not the place to discuss the client.
The nurse aide enters a client's room, and the client states that he has pain. What should the nurse aide do?
A.) Report it to the nurse in charge. B.) Tell the client to get out of bed for awhile. C.) Tell the client that the pain will go away soon. D.) Ignore the client's statement. - answer>>>A.) Report it to the nurse in charge.
A client is upset and crying over the recent death of her husband. How should the nurse aide respond?
A.) Tell her not to cry because it will make her feel sad. B.) Close the door and leave the client to cry alone. C.) Take the client to an activity to help her forget her husband. D.) Sit with the client and allow her to talk about her feelings. - answer>>>D.) Sit with the client and allow her to talk about her feelings.
Which temperature is considered most accurate?
A.) Oral B.) Axillary C.) Groin D.) Rectal - answer>>>D.) Rectal
What is a beginning sign of a pressure sore?
A.) Swelling B.) Numbness
C.) Require at least ten repetitions of each exercise D.) Are often performed during ADL's such as bathing or dressing - answer>>>D.) Are often performed during ADLs such as bathing or dressing
While the nurse aide tries to dress a resident who is confused, the resident keeps trying to grab a hairbrush. The nurse aide should
A.) Put the hairbrush away and out of sight. B.) Give the resident the hairbrush to hold. C.) Try to dress the resident more quickly. D.) Restrain the resident's hand. - answer>>>B.) Give the resident the hairbrush to hold
A resident who is lying in bed suddenly becomes short of breath. After calling for help, the nurse aide's next action should be to
A.) Ask the resident to take deep breaths. B.) Take the resident's vital signs. C.) Raise the head of the bed. D.) Elevate the resident's feet. - answer>>>C.) Raise the head of the bed
A resident who has cancer is expected to die within the next couple of days. Nursing care for this resident should focus on
A.) Helping the resident through the stage of grief. B.) Providing for the resident's comfort. C.) Keeping the residents care routine, such as for bathing. D.) Giving the resident a lot of quiet time and privacy. - answer>>>B.) Providing for the resident's comfort
While giving a bed bath, the nurse aide hears the alarm from a nearby door suddenly go off. The nurse aide should
A.) Wait a few minutes to see if the alarm stops. B.) Report the alarm to the charge nurse immediately. C.) Make the resident being bathed safe and go check the door right away. D.) Stop the bed bath and go check on the location of all assigned residents. - answer>>>C.) Make the resident being bathed safe and go check the door right away.
Gloves should be worn for which of the following procedures?
A.) Emptying a urinary drainage bag B.) Brushing a resident's hair C.) Ambulating a resident D.) Feeding a resident - answer>>>A.) Emptying a urinary drainage bag
When walking a resident, a gait or transfer belt is often
A.) Worn around the nurse aide's waist for back support. B.) Used to keep the resident positioned properly in the wheelchair. C.) Used to help stand the resident, and then removed before walking. D.) Put around the resident's waist to provide a way to hold onto the resident. - answer>>>D.) Put around the resident's waist to provide a way to hold onto the resident.
Which of the following statements is true about resident who are restrained?
A.) They are at greater risk for developing pressure sores. B.) They are at lower risk of developing pneumonia. C.) Their posture and alignment are improved. D.) They are not at risk for falling. - answer>>>A.) They are at greater risk for developing pressure sores.
A resident has diabetes. Which of the following is a common sign of low blood sugar?
A.) Fever B.) Shakiness C.) Thirst D.) Vomiting - answer>>>B.) Shakiness
When providing foot care to a resident it is important for the nurse aide to
A.) Remove calluses and corns. B.) Check the feet for skin breakdown. C.) Keep the water cool to prevent burns. D.) Apply lotion, including between the toes. - answer>>>B.) Check the feet for skin breakdown.
B.) Wait awhile and then ask the resident again. C.) Remind the resident that people who smell don't have friends D.) Tell the resident that nursing home policy requires daily bathing. - answer>>>B.) Wait awhile and then ask the resident again.
When a resident is combative and trying to hit the nurse aide, it is important for the nurse aide to
A.) Show the resident that the nurse aide is in control. B.) Call for help to make sure there are witnesses. C.) Explain that if the resident is not calm a restraint may be applied. D.) Step back to protect self from harm while speaking in a calm manner. - answer>>>D.) Step back to protect self from harm while speaking in a calm manner.
During lunch in the dining room, a resident begins yelling and throws a spoon at the nurse aide. The best response by the nurse aide is to
A.) Remain calm and ask what is upsetting the resident. B.) Begin removing all the other residents from the dining room. C.) Scold the resident and ask the resident to leave the dining room immediately. D.) Remove the resident's plate, fork, knife, and cup so there is nothing else to throw. - answer>>>A.) Remain calm and ask what is upsetting the resident.
Which of the following questions asked to the resident is MOST likely to encourage conversation?
A.) Are you feeling tired today? B.) Do you want to wear this outfit? C.) What are your favorite foods? D.) Is this water warm enough? - answer>>>C.) What are your favorite foods?
When trying to communicate with a resident who speaks a different language than the nurse aide, the nurse aide should
A.) Use pictures and gestures. B.) Face the resident and speak softly when talking. C.) Repeat words often if the resident does not understand.
D.) Assume when the resident nods his/her head that the message is understood. - answer>>>A.) Use pictures and gestures.
While walking down the hall, a nurse aide looks into a resident's room and see another nurse aide hitting a resident. The nurse aide is expected to
A.) Contact the state agency that inspects the nursing facility. B.) Enter the room immediately to provide for the resident's safety. C.) Wait to confront the nurse aide when he/she leaves the resident's room. D.) Check the resident for any signs of injury after the nurse aide leaves the room. - answer>>>B.) Enter the room immediately to provide for the resident's safety.
Before touching a resident who is crying to offer comfort, the nurse aide should consider
A.) The resident's recent vital signs. B.) The resident's cultural background. C.) Whether the resident has been sad recently. D.) Whether the resident has family that visits routinely. - answer>>>B.) The resident's cultural background.
When a resident is expressing anger, the nurse aide should
A.) Correct the resident's misperceptions. B.) Ask the resident to speak in a kinder tone. C.) Listen closely to the resident's concerns. D.) Remind the resident that everyone gets angry. - answer>>>C.) Listen closely to the resident's concerns.
When giving a back rub, the nurse aide should
A.) Apply lotion to the back directly from the bottle. B.) Keep the resident covered as much as possible. C.) Leave extra lotion on the skin when completing the procedure. D.) Expect the resident to lie on his/her stomach. - answer>>>B.) Keep the resident covered as much as possible.
D.) Obtain a new urinary drainage bag. - answer>>>C.) Check for kinks in the tubing.
A resident who is incontinent of urine has an increased risk of developing
A.) Dementia B.) Urinary tract infections C.) Pressure sores D.) Dehydration - answer>>>C.) Pressure sores
When cleansing the genital area during perineal care, the nurse aide should
A.) Cleanse the penis with a circular motion starting from the base and moving toward the tip. B.) Replace the foreskin when pushed back to cleanse an uncircumcised penis. C.) Cleanse the rectal area first, before cleansing the genital area. D.) Use the same area on the washcloth for each washing and rinsing stroke for a female resident. - answer>>>B.) Replace the foreskin when pushed back to cleanse an uncircumcised penis.
Which of the following is considered a normal age-related change?
A.) Dementia B.) Contractures C.) Bladder holding less urine D.) Wheezing when breathing - answer>>>C.) Bladder holding less urine
A resident is on a bladder retraining program. The nurse aide can expect the resident to
A.) Have a fluid intake restriction to prevent sudden urges to urinate. B.) Wear an incontinent brief in case of an accident. C.) Have an indwelling urinary catheter. D.) Have a schedule for toileting. - answer>>>D.) Have a schedule for toileting.
A resident who has stress incontinence
A.) Will have an indwelling urinary catheter. B.) Should wear an incontinent brief at night.
C.) May leak urine when laughing or coughing. D.) Needs toileting every 1-2 hours throughout the day. - answer>>>C.) May leak urine when laughing or coughing.
The doctor has told the resident that his cancer is growing and that he is dying. When the resident tells the nurse aide that there is a mistake, the nurse aide should
A.) Understand that denial is a normal reaction. B.) Remind the resident the doctor would not lie. C.) Suggest the resident ask for more test. D.) Ask if the resident is afraid of dying. - answer>>>A.) Understand that denial is a normal reaction.
A slipknot is used when securing a restraint so that
A.) The restraint cannot be removed by the resident. B.) The restraint can be removed quickly when needed. C.) Body alignment is maintained while wearing the restraint. D.) It can be easily observed whether the restraint is applied correctly. - answer>>>B.) The restraint can be removed quickly when needed.
When using PPE the nurse aide correctly follows Standard Precautions when wearing
A.) Double gloves when providing perineal care to a resident. B.) A mask and gown while feeding a resident that coughs. C.) Gloves to remove a resident's bedpan. D.) Gloves while ambulating a resident. - answer>>>C.) Gloves to remove a resident's bedpan.
To help prevent resident falls, the nurse aide should
A.) Always raise side rails when any resident is in his/her bed. B.) Leave residents' bed at the lowest level when care is complete. C.) Encourage residents to wear larger-sized, loose-fitting clothing. D.) Remind residents who use call lights that they need to wait patiently for staff. - answer>>>B.) Leave residents' bed at the lowest level when care is complete.
