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CNA exam prep questions and Answers The nurse aide notices that a resident with dementia keeps walking over to the piano, pausing there, touching the piano, and then walking away only to return again. Which of the following is the best action for the nurse aide to take? a). take the resident back to the resident's room. b). Distract the resident by asking about the resident's family. c). invite the resident to sit down at the piano with the nurse aide. d). Ask the activity director to find something for the resident to do. - ** c Which of the following best describes how persons affected by Parkinson's disease typically walk? a). They tend to walk quickly. b). They tend to lean back when walking. c). They walk normally but with some shakiness. d). They shuffle their feet while taking small steps. - ** d Areas of the body where bone lies to the skin is known as a. a skin fold. b. a pressure ulcer. c. skin breakdown. d. a pressure point. - ** d When providing foot care, the nurse aide observes an open sore on the resident's foot. The nurse aide should a. pat gently to dry and cover with a dry dressing before applying a sock. b. stop the foot care immediately and ask the resident what happened. c. report the skin opening to the charge nurse as soon as possible. d. check the resident's sock for any wound drainage. - ** c A nurse aide hears the charge nurse scream at a resident. The nurse aide goes to the resident to provide immediate protection of the resident. The nurse aide should also a. call the police immediately b. ask if the nurse is feeling stressed about something c. report the situation to charge nurse's supervisor d. ask if any other staff have ever observed this behavior - ** c A resident reports having a very large bowel movement two days ago. What should the nurse aide do first? a. report this to the charge nurse b. ask if this is a normal pattern for the resident's body c. suggest the resident to drink more water and increase foods with fiber d. check if the resident is getting a medication to help with bowel movements - ** b The nurse aide assigned to provide post-mortem care for a resident, but has never done this procedure before. Which of the following is the most appropriate response by the nurse aide? a. ask another nurse aide to trade assignments b. provide the care since the resident cannot be harmed
c. talk to other nurse aides about how to perform the procedure d. discuss the nurse aide's lack of experience with the nurse - ** d When a resident wears a restraint, the nurse aide must make sure the a. resident is wearing an incontinent brief b. resident is checked once every two hours c. restraint is applied following the manufacturer's instructions d. restraint is applied tightly and placed under the resident's clothing - ** c A nurse aide is walking a resident using a gait belt. The resident tells the nurse aide she feels dizzy. The nurse aide should a. Hold the gait belt tighter and ask the resident to rest for a minute b. suggest the resident lean on the nurse aide for more support c. guide the resident over to the handrail and ask to hold d. ease the resident to the floor if a chair is not available - ** d Which of the following should be reported to the charge nurse immediately? a. A resident's change in appetite b. A resident's complaint of chest pain c. A resident who refuses to take a scheduled tub bath d. A resident who wanders is found napping in another resident's bed - ** b When eating lunch, hot tea splashes on a resident's hand. The nurse aide's first response should be to a. quickly move the resident to the nurse's station b. ask the resident how badly the burned area hurts c. wet a towel or napkin with cool water and place against the injured area d. apply antibiotic ointment to the burned area and then cover with a bandaid - ** c A resident who is in isolation needs a temperature taken several times a day. Where is the appropriate place for the thermometer to be kept? a. at the nurse's station b. on the isolation cart outside of the resident's room c. in the dirty utility room d. in the resident's room - ** d A nurse aide enters a room to help the resident to the bathroom. A trash can in the room is on fire. What should the nurse aide do first? a. use the resident's pitcher of water to put out the fire b. open the window to get the smoke out of the room c. yell "FIRE!" along with the room number d. remove the resident from the room - ** d When moving a resident in bed, a lift or turning sheet may be used to help prevent a. atrophy b. shearing c. infections d. contractures - ** b The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) is important to the nurse aide because it
A resident must stay in bed for long periods of time. which of the following actions will best prevent the resident from developing pressure ulcers? a. put hand rolls in the resident's hands. b. Avoid raising the head of the resident's bed. c. turn and position the resident according to schedule. d. provide range of motion (ROM) exercises every two hours. - ** c Which member of the health care team counsels residents and their families and arranges for needed services? a. dietitian b. social worker c. physical therapist d. activities director - ** b when a resident is receiving oxygen, the nurse aide should a. make sure the tubing is free of kinks. b. remove oxygen when the resident is eating. c. place a NO VISITORS sign on the resident's door. d. limit how often mouth care is provided to the resident. - ** a A resident, who is on a toiling schedule, asks to go to the bathroom frequently. The nurse aide should respond to the resident's request by a. telling the resident that it is not time. b. decreasing the resident's fluid intake. c. asking the resident to follow the schedule. d. taking the resident to the bathroom as needed. - ** d How should the nurse aide respond when a resident tries to talk about the recent death of another resident? a. explain that HIPPA laws forbid staff from discussing residents that died. b. suggest the resident talk to other residents feeling the same loss. c. try distracting the resident with a more cheerful subject. d. allow the resident to talk about the resident who died. - ** d A resident with a feeding tube is scheduled for a shower. The resident's feeding tube is connected to a pump. Which of the following is the appropriate response by the nurse aide? a. disconnect the feeding tube temporarily to give the shower. b. protect the pump with a plastic bag before bringing into the shower room. c. ask the charge nurse for assistance with the feeding pump. d. give the resident a bed bath since the resident has a feeding tube. - ** c It is most important for the nurse aide to check the temperature of the water before a. assisting the resident with the mouth care. b. soaking the resident's feet for the foot care. c. giving the resident a bed bath. d. washing hands. - ** b What is the main purpose of a restorative care program? a. ensure the resident can return home. b. provide meaningful activities for the resident.
c. help the resident improve his/her level of functioning. d. provide assistance with activities of daily living (ADLs) - ** c A resident who is Roman Catholic is dying. The resident comments that she has not been to confession and she worries that she will die in a state of sin. Which of the following is the best response by the nurse aide? a. "Don't you think god knows you are in a nursing home?" b. "Would you like it arranged for a priest to visit you?" c. "Sounds like you are not ready to die." d. "Have you considered praying?" - ** b Which of the following is most important to closely observe when a resident wears elastic stockings, the type that are worn to help circulation? a. The resident's shoe-fit. b. The resident's pulse rate c. The way the resident walks. d. The color of the resident's toes. - ** d The resident is on a toileting schedule for bladder retraining. Which of the following is the best response by the nurse aide when it is time to toilet the resident? a. "have you been able to hold it since you last went to the toilet?' b. "how much longer do you feel like you can hold it?" c. "may I please check to see if you are wet?" d. "can I help you to the bathroom now?" - ** d A resident tells the nurse aide about being bored. The resident says, "My days seem to last forever." What should the nurse aide do? a. tell the resident, "I know what you mean. My days seem long too." b. Ask the charge nurse if the resident can have some medication. c. Ask about activities the resident has enjoyed in the past. d. tell the resident to check the activity schedule. - ** c Why is it important to check the feet of a resident with diabetes at least once a day? a. to look for sores on the feet the resident may not feel. b. to check if vision problems have resulted in foot injuries. c. to trim the toenails so they do not become long or jagged. d. to make sure the resident does not get a foot fungus. - ** a A nurse aide is assisting a resident at mealtime. The resident grabs his throat and cannot speak. What should the nurse aide do first? a. try to get the resident to take a few sips of water through a straw. b. reach around from behind the resident to provide abdominal thrusts. c. pat the resident's back and than reach in his mouth to remove the blockage. d. ask the resident to take a deep breath and cough. - ** b When weighing a resident, it is important to make sure the a. resident's last measured weight is available. b. scale measures both pounds and kilograms. c. resident is wearing light weight clothing such as pajamas. d. scale is balanced or calibrated before helping the resident onto the scale. - ** d
c. A resident with dementia who states the need to talk to the resident's son. d. A resident who has always been oriented is suddenly scared and confused. - ** d When giving perineal care to a male resident who is uncircumcised, the nurse aide should a. push the foreskin back to clean. b. keep the foreskin in place over the penis. c. wipe from the base of the penis towards the tip. d. just cleanse the tip and directly over the urethra. - ** a A resident is admitted to the nursing home for rehabilitation after a stroke. The plan is for the resident to stay only a short time, before returning home. Which of the following shows the best support of the resident's needs? a. provide total care for the resident b. set high standards for the resident's achievements c. help the resident focus on even small accomplishments d. remind the resident that she will be happier when she is home. - ** c When a resident is dark skinned, the first signs of skin breakdown, instead of appearing pale or red, may appear a. black b. green c. purple d. white - ** d When helping admit a new resident, the nurse aide notices the resident's right-sided weakness from a stroke. The resident asks for help to the bathroom. Before assisting the resident, the nurse aide should a. ask how the resident went to the bathroom at home. b. ask the resident to wait until the care plan is completed. c. get instructions from the nurse about how to toilet the resident. d. help the resident to the bathroom immediately, supporting the right-side. - ** d A nurse aide hears another staff member yelling and cursing at a resident. This is an example of a a. resident neglect b. resident abuse c. nurse aide carelessness d. nurse aide non-compliance - ** b The nurse aide is to obtain a resident's weight. The nurse aide should a. ask if the resident remembers his/her last weight. b. ask when the resident last ate food or drank fluid. c. wait until after the resident has a bowel movement d. check what scale is usually used for this resident - ** d The normal appearance of urine is a. clear b. cloudy c. dark yellow d. strong smelling - ** a
The care plan requires that the resident be ambulated 100 feet twice a day at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. When the nurse aide arrives to walk the resident at 10 a.m., the resident refuses. Which of the following is the best response by the nurse aide? a. "Maybe you can plan to walk a little further this afternoon." b. "The doctor ordered your walking exercise. You really need to try." c. "You have the right to refuse. Do you want me to tell the nurse?" d. "would you prefer to walk a little later?" - ** d A nurse aide is assigned to a resident with Alzheimer's disease. The nurse aide notices that today the resident is restless and is pacing a lot. The resident is also observed rubbing his stomach. The nurse aide should report this change to the nurse and a. ask the resident when he had his last bowel movement. b. check if the resident is hungry or needs to go to the bathroom c. try to keeps the resident close to observe the resident throughout the shift d. allow the resident to move around as long he does not harm other residents. - ** B A resident has a urinary catheter connected to a drainage bag. Which action by the nurse aide shows correct handling of the catheter and the urinary drainage bag while the resident is in bed? a. hang the urinary drainage bag higher than the level of the resident's bladder. b. Use the measurements on the drainage bag to measure urine output c. raise the bed to the highest position for better urine drainage d. wear gloves when emptying the urinary drainage bag - ** D While helping in the dining room, the nurse aide notices a male resident in distress holding his throat. The nurse aide's next action should be to a. check the resident's ABCs b. ask if the resident can talk c. provide an abdominal thrust d. lower the resident to the floor - ** c A resident who is wearing a hearing aid keeps asking the nurse aide to repeat information. Which of the following actions should the nurse aide do first? a. speak loudly and directly into the hearing aid b. check that the hearing aid is in the correct ear c. ask when the hearing aid battery was replaced d. make sure the hearing aid is turned on - ** D Which of the following is an observation often seen when a resident is impacted? a. liquid feces seeping out of the anus b. darkening of the resident's urine c. many soft, formed stools d. bad breath odor - ** A When a resident is unable to stand, the resident's height is generally obtained by a. having coworkers hold the resident upright to allow for the measurement. b. adding the length go legs, chest, and neck/head to determine the height c. asking the resident's height and subtracting an inch for age-related shrinkage d. taking the measurement from head to heels while the resident is flat in bed - ** D When feeding a resident who is lying in bed, the head of the bed is raised to
What is the best reason for giving frequent perineal care to residents? a. It increase comfort b. It decreases sexual responses c. It helps prevent skin breakdown d. It prevents incontinence - ** c Which of the following statements is true about how people experience pain? a. pain is usually worse in the morning b. residents with dementia do not feel pain c. a person's culture can affect response to pain d. younger people handle pain better than older adults - ** C A resident, who is on bed rest, asks for a bedpan. The resident is not able to lift own hips to help with the placement of the bedpan. The best action by the nurse aide is to a. ask the nurse if the resident should have a urinary catheter. b. turn the resident onto one side to place the bedpan under the resident's hips c. place an underpad on incontinent brief under the resident to collect the urine d. have another nurse aide assist to lift the resident onto the bedpan - ** B When helping a resident transfer from a bed to a chair, which of the following best demonstrates appropriate safety techniques? a. place a gait belt around the resident's waist b. position the chair as close to the bed as possible c. signal the resident to stand by saying, "1, 2, 3, stand" d. follow the transfer technique as described in the care plan - ** d A resident with advance directives has a DNR order. This means that the resident a. does not remember b. should not be restrained c. does not respond to instructions d. should not be resuscitated - ** D A nurse aide walks into a resident's room and finds a resident on the floor. The resident says, "I fell down and I cannot move my arm. "What should be the nurse aide's next action? a. help the resident to a sitting position on the floor b. ask the resident to stay still while the nurse aide calls for help c. ask the resident to describe the pain and how the fall happened d. support the injured arm by placing a pillow under the arm and shoulder - ** B A resident with an indwelling catheter says, "I need to urinate." which of the following is the best response by the nurse aide? a. check to see if the tubing is kinked and draining properly b. report to the charge nurse that the resident is very confused c. remind the resident this is impossible since a catheter is in place. d. tell the resident to try to urinate since the urine will collect in the bag - ** A The nurse aide is bathing a resident and notices new swelling in the resident's ankles. Which of the following is the best response by the nurse aide/ a. ask if the resident has been eating salty foods lately b. elevate the resident's legs and check again later c. report the swelling to the charge nurse
d. avoid bathing the resident's lower legs - ** C While feeding a resident, the nurse aide notices that the resident is coughing a lot after each drink of fluid. What is the appropriate response by the nurse aide? a. allow the resident more time to swallow b. use a straw when giving the resident fluids c. add a thickening product to the resident's fluids d. stop feeding and ask a nurse to check the resident - ** d The goal when removing gloves that are soiled is to a. remove quickly since there is a risk of exposure to germs. b. dispose of the gloves in a biohazard-safe trash can c. avoid contact with the outside of the gloves d. keep germs in the trash can area - ** c Which of the following is the nurse aide most likely to observe in a resident who has a low blood sugar? a. shakiness or trembling b. thirst and dry mouth c. sweet breath odor d. increased urine - ** A which foods are found on a high protein diet? a. pasta and rice b. meat and eggs c. fruits and vegetables d. whole grains and milk products - ** B To help soften the beard before shaving with a disposable razor, the nurse aide should a. massage the beard area of the face gently b. rub the beard in the direction of the hair growth c. hold a warm, wet wash cloth against the face first d. lather the face with soap instead of shaving cream - ** c A resident who was admitted today is sitting in a chair in his room. He asks for help to go to the bathroom. The nurse aide knows the resident's care plan has not been completed. To help the resident the nurse aide should a. ask the resident to use a walker while assisting the resident to the bathroom b. get another nurse aide's help to walk the resident to the bathroom c. position a commode chair next to the chair the resident is sitting in d. ask the charge nurse for instructions on what assistance the resident needs - ** D A resident wears a hand splint. Which observation should the nurse aide report to the nurse immediately? a. the resident's fingers are cold and blue in color b. the splint was removed as scheduled in the care plan c. the resident asks to have the splint removed for a few minutes d. The resident asks the nurse aide to reposition the arm with the splint - ** A Which of the following is the most appropriate schedule for residents who are incontinent to receive perineal care?
A nurse aide enters a room to help the resident to the bathroom. A trash can in the room is on fire. What should the nurse aide do first? a. Use the resident's pitcher of water to put out the fire b. Open the window to allow smoke to escape c. Remove the resident from the room d. Yell "Fire!" along with the location - ** C An alert resident has requested to be left alone with her husband who is visiting. The resident closes the door to her room. What should the nurse aide do? a. Allow the resident to be alone with her spouse b. Suggest that the husband take the resident home for a visit c. Explain that the facility's policies do not allow for this type of visiting d. Remind the resident that this is a nursing home and not a hotel - ** A A nurse aide notices that a resident with dementia is walking with a limp on the right foot. The nurse aide's first response should be to a. return the resident to bed b. provide the resident with a cane c. tell the nurse the resident is having foot pain d. remove the resident's shoe and inspect the foot - ** D When caring for a resident who is comatose, the nurse aide is expected to a. provide mouth care once a day b. avoid changing the resident's position c. talk to the resident while providing care d. keep the resident's room dark and quiet - ** c What should a nurse aide do with a used disposable razor? a. throw the razor away in a trash can b. place the razor in a sharps container immediately c. clean, rinse, and dry the razor so it can be used again d. wrap the razor in a paper towel until it can be thrown away - ** B Which of the following best describes the daily routine needs of residents with dementia? a. it is important that the resident's day be kept full of activities b. changing daily routine is often helpful to resident with dementia c. providing opportunities for activity and periods for rest is important d. following a strict schedule is required to decrease confusion - ** C A resident is restrained. What observation should the nurse aide report to the nurse immediately? a. The resident states, "I do not like this thing." b. The resident's position needs to be adjusted c. The resident has suddenly become very agitated d. The restraint was removed according to the care plan schedule - ** C A resident reports that his wrist watch is missing. The nurse aide should ask a. if the resident thinks someone took it b. if the resident has checked the lost and found box c. who was assigned to the resident on the previous shift
d. for permission to help look around the resident's room - ** D A resident is NPO because of nausea. What should the nurse aide do? a. give the resident fluids in small amounts b. provide the resident with a small cup of ice chips c. ask if the resident can handle any fluids with the nausea d. remove any fluids at the bedside including the water pitcher - ** D A resident who has dementia is usually able to get dressed with some prompting. This morning the resident is more confused and needs more help with all activities of daily living. What should the nurse aide do? a. tell the resident not to feel bad about needing more help today b. provide extra help as needed to avoid the resident becoming frustrated c. ask if the resident would prefer to stay in night clothes for the day d. check if the resident will get dressed for another nurse aide - ** B A resident has an indwelling urinary catheter. Which of the following is part of the catheter care procedure performed by the nurse aide? a. clean the catheter, starting at the meatus and moving downward b. clean the catheter, starting at the end and moving towards the genitalia c. disconnect the drainage bag from the catheter to empty the bag fully d. cleanse around the meatus with alcohol swabs, wiping front to back - ** A A resident's care plan provides the nurse aide with information about a. the financial arrangements made for the resident's care b. specific care required for the resident and the goals of care c. facility procedures for performing different nursing care procedures d. the nurse aide's assignments and when care is provided to each resident - ** B Which of the following is an example of disinfection? a. washing a resident's hands after toileting b. using a wipe to clean around a resident's stoma c. cleaning a shower chair with a chemical cleanser d. cleaning a resident's bath basin with soap after use - ** C Which foods are found on a high protein diet? a. Pasta and rice b. Meat and eggs c. Fruits and vegetables d. Whole grains and milk products - ** B A nurse aide finds a resident who has a history of falls lying on the floor in the resident's room. The resident is crying and says, "I fell again." What should the nurse aide do first? a. call for help while keeping the resident calm b. check for injuries while asking how the resident fell c. place a pillow under the resident's head and cover with a blanket d. consider if the resident is trying to get attention - ** A A resident whose husband died a few years ago, says, "I have got to get dinner started. My husband will be home from work soon. "What is the best way for the nurse aide to respond? a. offer to walk with the resident to the activity department's kitchen
c. throw a blanket over the flames d. pull the alarm - ** B A resident has an indwelling urinary catheter. When the resident sits in a wheelchair, where should the nurse aide place the drainage bag? a. on the floor directly next to the wheelchair, positioned well below the resident's bladder b. tucked at the resident's side on the seat of the chair to keep the drainage bag level with the resident's bladder c. hung from back of the wheelchair so that it is out of the resident's view and above the bladder d. attached to the seat of the wheelchair, positioned below the level of the resident's bladder - ** D After reporting the observation of a red area on the resident's hip, the nurse aide should expect that the a. resident will be placed on the short-term bed rest b. area will be covered with a protective dressing c. area will need frequent massage with a moisturizing lotion d. resident should be positioned to avoid pressure on the area - ** D According to Standard Precautions, the nurse aide should wear gloves for which of the following procedures? a. getting linen from a linen cart b. removing soiled linen from a bed c. performing range of motion exercises d. transferring a resident to a showerchair - ** B When a resident is not able to stand, the resident's height is usually measured by a. having coworkers hold the resident upright to allow for the measurement b. adding the length of legs, chest, and neck/head to determine the height c. asking the resident's height and subtracting an inch for age-related shrinkage d. taking the measurement from head to heels while the resident is flat in the bed - ** D A nurse aide is asked to provide post-mortem care to a resident who died of natural causes. Which of the following is the most appropriate practice to follow when providing postmortem care? a. wear gloves, a mask and a gown when providing care b. use strict isolation precautions throughout care c. wash hands and wear gloves throughout care d. double bag all items removed from the room - ** C A resident tells the nurse aide that she has pain down her arms and into the jaw and that she feels nauseated. The nurse aide observes that the resident appears pale and is sweating. The nurse aide should a. check the resident's arms and jaw for possible injury or bruising b. check the care plan to see if the resident is on heart attack precautions c. ask if the resident might have eaten something that has upset her stomach d. recognize the seriousness of the signs and observations and report immediately - ** D Before helping a resident to stand who has been lying in bed, the nurse aide needs to a. find out what the resident plans to do for the day
b. make sure a walker is available for support in case it is needed c. ask if the resident has taken any medication recently d. allow time for the resident to adjust to sitting at the edge of the bed - ** D How much assistance does a resident receiving PROM need from the nurse aide? a. partial assistance with range of motion exercises b. full assistance with the nurse aide taking the joints through exercises c. Minimal assistance to just remind the resident when it is time to exercise d. minimal assistance to provide extremity support while the resident moves joints - ** B When cleaning which area of the body, is it important to change the spot on the washcloth for each washing and rinsing stroke? a. arms and hands b. abdominal area c. face and neck d. perineal area - ** D While performing range of motion exercises, the nurse aide notices that the resident's elbow is stiff and will not bend. The nurse aide should a. continue exercises but move onto another joint b. continue since stiff joints are a normal part of aging c. apply very gentle pressure to try to bend the elbow slightly d. suggest the resident see a physical therapist for the elbow - ** A The nursing home is having a Christmas party. A resident who is jewish is not interested in going to the party. The nurse aide should a. remind the resident how much the resident enjoys parties b. encourage the resident to go since so many other residents are attending c. respect the resident's decisions and ask what the resident would like to do d. ask if the resident participated in any activities for the Jewish Hanukah holiday - ** C When bathing a resident, the nurse aide observes that the resident's great toe is red and swollen. Which of the following is the appropriate action by the nurse aide? a. protect the toe by putting on an extra sock b. report the observation to the charge nurse c. apply an antibiotic ointment to prevent infection d. soak the foot in very warm water and dry gently - ** B Which of the following is generally experienced by a resident with low blood sugar? a. fever b. weakness c. sour breath d. frequent urination - ** B A nurse aide is assigned to a table in the dining room during the residents' lunch. One of the residents who is seated at the table begins to have a seizure. The nurse has been called. The next action by the nurse aide should be to a. guide the resident from the chair to the floor b. remove the other resident's away from the table c. try to open the resident's mouth to check for food d. keep the resident in the chair by holding around the resident's waist - ** a
c. just before bedtime d. during the shift change - ** B Why should residents who are unable to change their own positions, have their positions changed by the staff at least every two hours? a. correct residents' posture b. improve the residents' breathing c. promote circulation at pressure points d. provide an opportunity for incontinent care - ** C A resident, who is usually alert and oriented, is having difficulty remembering where he is today. What should the nurse aide do first? a. Increase the resident's fluids since dehydration causes confusion b. consider that some memory loss is a normal part of aging c. ask where the resident believes he is d. report the change to the charge nurse - ** D The purpose of a gait or transfer belt is to a. limit physical contact with ill residents who are transferred or walked b. protect the nurse aide's back when walking or transferring a resident c. help steady and support a resident when transferring or walking d. allow resident to transfer or walk independently - ** C While helping the resident to get dressed, the nurse aide observes that the resident's breathing is faster. The resident says she feels tired. What should be the nurse aide's first action? a. dress the resident quickly b. check the resident's vital signs c. stop the dressing to let the resident rest d. go to find a nurse to check the resident - ** b Which statement is true about the effects of aging? a. the aging process can be reversed with good health care b. bladder incontinence is a normal part of aging c. joints tend to be less flexible as a person ages d. sensitivity to pain increases with age - ** C When going to take routine vital signs, the nurse aide discovers that a minister is praying with the resident. The nurse aide should a. ask how long the minister plans to visit b. explain politely that it is time to take vital signs c. check if the resident is praying before interrupting d. wait to take the vital signs after the minister has left - ** D A resident has returned from the hospital after a hip replacement. The nurse aide should expect that the resident will be a. dependent and need total care b. confined to bed for several weeks c. going to physical therapy to increase mobility d. receiving range of motion (ROM) exercises to hip - ** D
When preparing to shower a resident, what should the nurse aide do next after checking the water temperature? a. give the resident a washcloth to hold b. suggest the resident wash his or her face c. ask the resident to check the water temperature d. check if the resident wants a partial or full shower - ** C A resident is scheduled for a morning shower but is refusing to take one. The best response by the nurse aide is to a. explain that the shower is required to keep clean and healthy b. try to motivate the resident by collecting clothing and supplies c. ask if the resident has another preference for bathing today d. remind the resident, "You do have the right to refuse care." - ** C If a resident is lying in bed vomiting, why does the nurse aide need to help the resident to turn onto the resident's side quickly? a. to get the resident into a more comfortable position b. to get towels placed to protect the bed linen c. to keep the vomit off the resident's face d. to help prevent aspiration - ** D A resident is choking. The first response by the nurse aide should be to a. go find the charge nurse b. get the suction machine c. call emergency services (911) d. begin abdominal thrusts - ** D Which action is most helpful to help decrease a resident's incontinence? a. leaving the bedpan in place for the extra time b. putting an incontinent brief on the resident c. answering the resident's call light quickly d. controlling fluid intake throughout the day - ** C The nurse aide is taking routine vital signs on a resident. The resident's temperature is 101. Fahrenheit. The most appropriate response by the nurse aide is to a. place a cool, wet washcloth to the resident's forehead b. cover the resident with extra blankets c. record and report the change at the end of the shift d. report the temperature promptly - ** D While watching the residents in the dining room, a nurse aide notices that a resident is eating very little lunch. It is most important that the nurse aide a. check if the resident was snacking before the meal b. ask if the resident would like something else to eat c. remind the resident that dinner is several hours away d. check when the resident last had a bowel movement - ** B A resident likes to eat breakfast in the dining room with other residents. The resident is slow when getting dressed each morning so the resident's friends are often leaving when the resident gets to the dining room. The nurse aide should a. set out clothing that the resident can dress in more quickly
