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| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| When should postmortem care be preformed? | after the family views the body |
| A walker may be used if the client can | support some weight |
| A cane should be used on | the unaffected (strong) side of the body |
| A nurse aide is collecting linens for a bed change and drops a sheet on the floor. What should the nurse aide do? | Discard it in the soiled linen hamper |
| When applying a cold treatment to a patient, it is important to observe the patient closely for signs for | cyanosis |
| The purpose of correctly positioning the client is to | all of the above |
| A surgical bed should be left in what position? | level with the stretcher |
| The preferred way to remove a bedpan from a client who is unable to lift her buttocks is to | turn the client to the side while holding the pan |
| After shaving a patient with a safety razor, the nurse aide should | dispose of it in a sharps container |
| When a client complains that his dentures are hurting, the appropriate action is to | report the complaint to the charge nurse. |
| A nurse aide notices that a water pitcher has spilled onto the floor. The best action for the aide to perform is to | wipe it up immediately |
| Upon entering a room, the nurse aide notices that a patient is not breathing. The aide's first action is to | call for help |
| A patient is on bed rest, wearing anti- embolitic stockings. How often should the stockings be removed? | at least twice a day |
| Pressure ulcers (decubitus ulcers) can be prevented by | both a and b; changing the client's position every two hours; placing a gel or foam pad on top of the mattress |
| The first step in getting a client up to walk is to | check the activity order. |
| A client's vital signs are as follows: 118/80 - 98.8 - 80 - 30 Which sign is abnormal? | respiration |
| All of the following can cause an inaccurate oral temperature reading EXCEPT | using an electric thermometer |
| Diastolic blood pressure is determined by | listening for the last clear sound |
| All of the following are correct when measuring blood pressure EXCEPT | use the biggest cuff possible to get an accurate reading |
| The first step in performing any procedure is to | perform proper handwashing |
| Which of the following best destroys all bacteria? | sterlizing |
| In the event of a fire in a client's room, the nurse aide should first | get the client to a safe place |
| Safe use of oxygen therapy includes | using caution with oxygen tubing so the client does not trip and/or get it entangled in furniture |
| During CPR, the client should be lying | flat on a hard surface |
| A procedure manual is a | written set of instructions on how to perform procedures |
| If a client cannot speak English, the nurse aide should | ask the charge nurse to arrange for an interpreter |
| The accepted way to identify a client is to | check the identification band. |
| Which of the following best describes nail care? | All clients need nail care. |
| When performing perineal care on a male client, always | retract the foreskin if uncircumcised. |
| Back rubs aid in all of the following EXCEPT | improving posture |
| A client's elbows are dry and red. The nurse aide should | report this to the charge nurse |
| A decubitus ulcer can be caused by all of the following EXCEPT | cotton clothing |
| The nursing assistant shampoos a client's hair to improve all of the following EXCEPT | the rate of the client's hair growth |
| When removing a soiled gown from a client who has an IV, the best action is to | remove the opposite arm from the gown first. |
| If a client does not eat all of the food on his tray, the first thing an aide should do is | ask the client why he has not finished |
| The client states that a mistake has been made: there is salt on her tray, although the doctor ordered a low-salt diet. The nurse aid should | check the diet order with the charge nurse |
| Which of the following provides identification of clients in long-term care facilities? | identification bracelet and photograph |
| Before transferring a client from the bed to a wheelchair, the nurse aide should sit her on the edge of the bed for a few minutes to | prevent orthostatic hypotension |
| The client's religion forbids eating meat. Beef stew is being served for lunch. The nurse aide should | ask the nurse to call the kitchen. |
| It is important to remember that dying patients | have the same needs for care as other patients |
| Dying patients and their families | may go back and forth among the five stages |
| Which of the following is a possible early sign of dementia in an elderly client? | not knowing who she is |
| Clients with Alzheimer's disease may have all the following characteristics EXCEPT | physical wasting away |
| When a client turns on the call light every few minutes, the appropriate response is to | stop by the room more often |
| The doctor writes an order for "do not resuscitate" (DNR). What does this mean? | CPR will not be preformed |
| How a client reacts to illness and disability is most dependent on his | support system and life history |
| A client with dementia makes sexual advances toward another client who has dementia. The nurse aide should | tell the charge nurse, since a client with dementia is unable to give consent |
| A client hits a nurse aide during lunch. The appropriate response is to | call the charge nurse for help |
| A resident is confined to her bed. What might keep her from getting pressure sores? | an air mattress |
| If a client is in traction, the nurse aide should NEVER | change the position of weights |
| Security for a client's dentures includes | placing them in a labeled denture cup |
| If family members bring new clothes in for an ECF resident, the nurse aide should | label them with resident's name |
| The charge nurse instructs the nurse aide to clean an ECF resident's closet. The nurse aide should | enlist help from the client. |
| Before dressing an ECF resident, the nurse aide should | close the door |
| Confidentiality refers to | the client's right to privacy |
| During AM care, the nurse aide nicks a resident while shaving them. What should she do first? | apply pressure and stop the bleeding |
| Maintaining good interpersonal relationships depends on | communicating clearly with others |
| If a nursing assistant does not know how to complete an assignment, he should | contact the charge nurse for help |
| Reporting what the client tells you is an example of | subjective observation |
| Incontinence means the patient is | in need of medical attention |
| Failure to raise the side rails on a bed of a confused client is an act of | negligence |
| During a job interview, it is important to tell the interview about | qualifications |
| When a nurse aide cannot work due to an illness, the nurse aide should | contact the supervisor as soon as possible |
| What is the main goal of OBRA '87 | to provide a safe environment for residents of extended-care and hospice facilities |
| The client asks to see a priest. The nurse aide should | ask the charge nurse to call a priest |
| When caring for a client who has just been placed on NPO, the nurse aide should first | remove the water pitcher and all items of food and drink |
| If a nurse aide sees another employee hit a client, the nurse aide should | report it to the charge nurse immediately |
| Which statement about mouth care for unconscious residents is correct? | Unconscious residents may be able to hear you speaking to them during mouth care. |
| A hearing-impaired client has the right to all of the following EXCEPT | purchase of the most expensive hearing aide |
| When documenting a client's vital signs, the nurse aide makes a mistake. The nurse aide should | make a single line over it, write error and initial it. |
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