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Qs Providing personal hygiene care: A. is not very important to the elderly. B. involves feeding and providing fluids. C. may cause the client to feel ashamed. D. does not require privacy. - n Ans✔ C. may cause the client to feel ashamed. Qs When providing oral hygiene to a client with dentures: A. brush the dentures with a toothbrush in the client's mouth. B. remove the dentures and brush them using cool water. C. scrub the dentures with mouthwash and very hot water. D. soak the dentures in ice water to avoid damaging them with a brush. - n Ans✔ B. remove the dentures and brush them using cool water. Qs Oral hygiene involves: A. cleaning the mouth, teeth, gums, and tongue. B. rinsing the mouth with very cold water. C. cleaning the mouth once a week.
D. scrubbing the tongue well with a toothbrush. - n Ans✔ A. cleaning the mouth, teeth, gums, and tongue. Qs When assisting the client with perineal (peri) care: A. begin wiping in the dirtiest area, working to the cleanest area. B. scrub the perineum back and forth vigorously. C. use plenty of soap and cool water to prevent skin irritation. D. begin wiping in the cleanest area, working to the dirtiest area. - n Ans✔ D. begin wiping in the cleanest area, working to the dirtiest area. Qs You are assigned to give a client a partial bath during H.S. care. You will: A. give the client a bed bath. B. wash the face, hands, underarms, and perineum. C. give a tub bath to relax the client. D. wash the hands and put the client to bed. - n Ans✔ B. wash the face, hands, underarms, and perineum. Qs ADLs are: A. things clients buy at the store. B. recreational activities. C. social skills.
D. begin with the neck and wash upward. - n Ans✔ B. avoid the use of soap near the eyes. Qs The purpose of assisting clients with daily hygienic care is to: A. prevent odors in the facility. B. ensure that clients are clean and dry. C. prevent pressure ulcers and contractures from developing. D. prevent infection, promote relaxation, enhance self-esteem. - n Ans✔ D. prevent infection, promote relaxation, enhance self-esteem. Qs The temperature of the client's bath water should be approximately: A. 75 degrees. B. 85 degrees. C. 105 degrees. D. 125 degrees. - n Ans✔ C. 105 degrees. Qs When you are preparing to give a client a bath, the room should be: A. warm and comfortable. B. hot and humid. C. cool and dry.
D. hot and dry. - n Ans✔ A. warm and comfortable. Qs The primary purpose of oral hygiene is to: A. remove medication residue and bad tastes caused by illness. B. clean the mouth, teeth, gums, and tongue. C. eliminate all bacteria from the mouth and teeth. D. prevent the spread of viral infection. - n Ans✔ B. clean the mouth, teeth, gums, and tongue. Qs Brush the client's teeth using: A. a very stiff brush. B. an up-and-down motion. C. a glycerin swab. D. a side-to-side motion. - n Ans✔ B. an up-and-down motion. Qs Store the client's dentures: A. wrapped in a paper towel in the drawer. B. in an emesis basin. C. in very hot water with a denture tablet.
D. ask the client to tighten the upper lip when shaving. - n Ans✔ D. ask the client to tighten the upper lip when shaving. Qs When providing foot care to a diabetic client: A. dry the feet and area between the toes well. B. clip the toenails very short to prevent injury. C. clean under the toenails with a nail file. D. apply lotion between the toes. - n Ans✔ A. dry the feet and area between the toes well. Qs Mrs. A has an order for support (antiembolism) hosiery. You should: A. ask the nurse to apply the hosiery. B. seat the client in a chair before applying the hosiery. C. apply the hose before Mrs. A gets out of bed. D. place the hose over the toes and ask the client to pull them up. - n Ans✔ C. apply the hose before Mrs. A gets out of bed. Qs When dressing Mr. A, a 77 year old client who has had a stroke, the nurse aide should: A. apply the pants first. B. put the shirt on the affected arm first. C. put the pants on the unaffected leg first.
D. position the client supine for dressing. - n Ans✔ B. put the shirt on the affected arm first. Qs You are assigned to give Mrs. A a shower with shampoo. The client wears hearing aids in both ears. You should: A. leave the hearing aids in her ears so she can hear your instructions. B. wash the hearing aids well when you shampoo the hair. C. dry the hearing aids thoroughly with a hair dryer after the shower. D. remove the hearing aids before showering the client. - n Ans✔ D. remove the hearing aids before showering the client. Qs When undressing a client who has a paralyzed side from a stroke, the nurse aide should: A. undress the affected (paralyzed) side first. B. remove the pants first. C. undress the strong (unaffected) side first. D. have the client remove the shoes before beginning. - n Ans✔ C. undress the strong (unaffected) side first. Qs A prosthesis is a/an: A. ambulation aid. B. artificial body part.
The primary purpose of providing hand and nail care is to: A. prevent clients from scratching staff during care. B. prevent clients from scratching themselves. C. promote good health and reduce the risk of infection. D. ensure that clients wear nail polish if they want. - n Ans✔ C. promote good health and reduce the risk of infection. Qs When providing fingernail care to a client: A. use a knife, paper clip, or file to remove dirt from under the nails. B. use a paper clip or file to remove dirt from under the nails. C. clip the nails back to the quick. D. soak the hands in warm water and scrub under the nails with a soft brush. - n Ans✔ D. soak the hands in warm water and scrub under the nails with a soft brush. Qs Nutrients are: A. unimportant byproducts of food. B. essential to life. C. chemical preservatives. D. liquids. - n Ans✔ B. essential to life. Qs
Carbohydrates: A. prevent dehydration. B. are nature's building blocks. C. provide fuel and energy. D. should be limited. - n Ans✔ C. provide fuel and energy. Qs Proteins: A. are essential for good health, healing, and growth. B. provide empty calories and should be limited. C. are unimportant to most people. D. should be limited to six servings each day. - n Ans✔ A. are essential for good health, healing, and growth. Qs According to the Food Guide Pyramid, clients should consume: A. 6 servings of dairy products each day. B. 4 to 6 servings of fat each day. C. 2 servings of bread, cereal, or pasta each day. D. 3 to 5 servings of vegetables each day. - n Ans✔ D. 3 to 5 servings of vegetables each day. Qs
A nasogastric tube is: A. inserted through the abdominal wall into the stomach. B. threaded through the nose into the stomach. C. used to drain urine from the bladder. D. used only for medication administration. - n Ans✔ B. threaded through the nose into the stomach. Qs A gastrostomy tube is: A. inserted through the abdominal wall into the stomach. B. threaded through the nose into the stomach. C. used to drain urine from the bladder. D. used only for medication administration. - n Ans✔ A. inserted through the abdominal wall into the stomach. Qs When a client is being fed by tube, the nurse aide must always: A. position the client in the lateral position. B. keep the bed flat. C. raise the side rails when the client is in bed. D. elevate the head of the bed. - n Ans✔ D. elevate the head of the bed. Qs
An order to force fluids involves: A. forcing the client to drink a glass of water every hour. B. encouraging the client to drink each time you are in the room. C. giving liquids through a nasogastric tube. D. making the client drink only the liquids on the meal tray. - n Ans✔ B. encouraging the client to drink each time you are in the room. Qs Which of the following would not be included when recording intake and output? A. tea. B. popsicles. C. sherbet. D. applesauce. - n Ans✔ D. applesauce. Qs When passing meal trays: A. check the tray cards to ensure that you have the correct client and correct food on the tray. B. pass all the feeder trays first by placing them on the client's table, then returning the spoon-feed after all the trays are passed. C. remove the covers from food items and leave them on the tray cart. D. pass trays first, then return to assist clients in preparing and cutting the food. - n Ans✔ A. check the tray cards to ensure that you have the correct client and correct food on the tray.
Qs Signs and symptoms of dehydration includes: A. voiding frequently in small amounts. B. lethargy, weakness, low blood pressure. C. high fever, elevated blood pressure, dark circles under the eyes. D. slow pulse, cyanosis, edema. - n Ans✔ B. lethargy, weakness, low blood pressure. Qs Incontinence is: A. a medical problem. B. a normal part of aging. C. normal of confused clients. D. always a sign of infection. - n Ans✔ A. a medical problem. Qs Feces are: A. liquid waste products. B. bowel movements. C. emesis. D. perspiration. - n Ans✔ B. bowel movements.
Qs Voiding is: A. fecal elimination. B. vomiting. C. urination. D. surgical drainage. - n Ans✔ C. urination. Qs Fecal impaction is: A. retaining fluids because of a kidney problem. B. passage of liquid stool. C. caused by indigestion. D. the most serious form of constipation. - n Ans✔ D. the most serious form of constipation. Qs A urinal is: A. for elimination of solid waste products. B. used by male clients for urination. C. needed for care of female clients. D. the same as an emesis basin. - n Ans✔ B. used by male clients for urination.
Qs The urinary catheter: A. is always attached to the side rail when the client is in bed. B. must be fastened to the client's leg or abdomen at all times. C. is not fastened to the client's body when in bed. D. is disconnected every shift so the tubing can be rinsed. - n Ans✔ B. must be fastened to the client's leg or abdomen at all times. Qs The organ in which urine is stored before leaving the body is the: A. bladder. B. ureter. C. kidney. D. urethra. - n Ans✔ A. bladder. Qs Water is absorbed from solid food waste in the: A. stomach. B. small intestine. C. pancreas. D. large intestine. - n Ans✔ D. large intestine.
Qs Pain: A. is normal in the elderly. B. means something is wrong. C. does not affect client behavior. D. need not to be reported. - n Ans✔ B. means something is wrong. Qs A confused client moans and makes a face when you reposition him in bed. This may be a sign of: A. anger. B. hunger. C. thirst. D. pain. - n Ans✔ D. pain. Qs A client who had her leg amputated two years ago complains of pain in her foot. You know that: A. the pain is imaginary. B. she wants attention. C. the pain is normal. D. she is having phantom pain. - n
