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- When assisting a client in learning to use 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 A. Standing behind him and using a transfer belt protects both the client and the aide.
- 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 B. Urinary retention refers to an inability to urinate. Retention of urine is a
- 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 A. The nurse aide should report it to the
type of diet?
A. clear liquid B. low residue C. bland D. mechanical soft: The correct answer is D.A mechanical soft diet is easy to chew, swallow, and digest.
- 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 C. Helping her locate her room on her own would make Ms. Lee feel better about herself.
- 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. Raise the side rails of the bed and raise the bed to high position: The correct answer is A. You should never leave a new admit until the patient knows how to call for help
- When arranging a patient's room, you should do all of the following EX- CEPT A. check signal cords. B. adjust the back and knee rests as directed. C. administer medications. D. check lighting.: The correct answer is C. Nursing assistants are never allowed to give medications.
- 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.
10 / 13 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.You should always use good body mechanics when moving patients.
- 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 A. It is necessary to turn the patient q2h to prevent pressure ulcers
- 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.You should not bring the tray into the room until you have time to feed
- The most serious problem that wrinkles in the bedclothes can cause is A. restlessness.
12 / 13 D. bleeding and shock.: The correct answer is C. The most serious problem that wrinkles in the bedclothes can cause patients is decubitus ulcers, or decubiti.
- 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. Restorative care begins as soon as possible to prevent further complications
- 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 B.You should always explain procedures first
- 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.You have contaminated your hands and must start over
- 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 C.Your appearance is important. You should wear business attire
- 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. all of the above: The correct answer is D. Frequent hand washing is the first line to prevent the spread of infection
- 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 B. Always remember to consider infection control.
- 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. A new cast may cut off circulation. This is the only choice that reminds you to check for circulatory impairment.
- 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 C. Rehabilitation should always be part of the care plan.
- 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 A. Make sure to follow agency policy
- 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.
D. to the side and hold the door open.: The correct answer is A.You must stay behind the chair to control it, but it should go on and come off an elevator backward to prevent the wheels from falling into the door opening.
- The Foley bag must be kept lower than the client's bladder so that A. urine will not leak out, soiling the bed. B. urine will not return to the bladder, causing infection. C. the bag will be hidden and the client will not be embarrassed. D. the client will be more comfortable in bed: The correct answer is B. Raising the bag above the bladder level can lead to backflow of the urine, with its bacteria, into the bladder
- Mr Jones is a diabetic. For his afternoon tea, the kitchen has sent a carton of chocolate ice cream.Your first action should be to A. substitute diet cola for the ice cream.
B. hold the nourishment and report to the charge nurse. C. ask the secretary to notify the kitchen of an error. D. ask Mrs. Black if she likes ice cream.: The correct answer is B. Always report abnormal conditions
- When assisting a client who is using the bedside commode, it is important to A. leave the call light within reach. B. place toilet tissue close by. C. return to check on the client periodically. D. all of the above: The correct answer is D. All of the choices listed are correct
- Ensuring adequate circulation to tissues is a major factor in preventing skin breakdown.This can be accomplished by doing all of the following EXCEPT A. positioning the patient every two hours. B. using mechanical aids. C. giving backrubs. D. performing active or passive ROM exercises.: The correct answer is A. The patient must be positioned every two hours to prevent skin breakdown due to poor circulation.
- The purpose of cold applications is usually to A. speed the flow of blood to the area. B. prevent heat exhaustion.
