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NA Practice Exam 1A
Exam 1A: Q&A - 1-20
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| When assisting a client in learning how to use a cane, the nurse aide stands | slightly behind the client on the client's weak side |
| When working with a client who has urinary retention, the nurse aide can expect that the client will | be unable to urinate. |
| Aging-related hearing changes result in older clients gradually losing their ability to hear | high-pitched sounds. |
| The best way to safely identify your patient is by | checking the name tag. |
| A client is on a bowel and bladder training program and has not had a bowel movement in three days. The nurse aide should | report it to the charge nurse. |
| The proper medical abbreviation for before meals is | a.c. |
| A client diagnosed with hypertension will most likely have a history of | high blood pressure |
| A patient who has difficulty chewing or swallowing will need what type of diet? | mechanical soft |
| An elderly resident with Alzheimer's disease cannot find her room. How can the nurse aide help the client feel more independent? | Write the room number on a piece of paper |
| How often should a patient's intake and output records be totaled? | once each shift |
| Which of the following should the nursing assistant observe and record when admitting a client? | bruises |
| When responding to a client on the intercom, the nursing assistant should say | "This is [nursing assistant name and position], can I help you?" |
| Which of the following things should the nurse aide do to familiarize new clients with their surroundings? | Demonstrate the location and use of the call light |
| When arranging a client's room, the nursing assistant should do all of the following EXCEPT | a. checking the placement of the call bell. b. adjusting the back rest as directed. c. administering the client's medications. (Answer) d. adjusting the lighting as appropriate. |
| When assisting a client out of bed, the nurse aide should always | employ body mechanic technique. |
| How often should clients be repositioned during an eight-hour shift? | q2h |
| Which of the following is the correct procedure for serving a meal to a client who must be fed? | Bring the tray into the room when you are ready to feed the client. |
| The most serious problem that wrinkles in the bedclothes can cause is | decubitus ulcers |
| Restorative care begins | as soon as possible |
| Before placing a client in Fowler's position, the nurse aide should | explain the procedure to the client |