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Qs 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 can handle pain better than older adults - n Ans✔ C. A person's culture can affect response to pain Qs Which of the following describes a resident's concern that needs to be reported to the charge nurse immediately? A. A resident's complaint of not getting to activities on time B. A resident who states a need for a new pair of elastic stockings C. A resident with dementia who states the need to talk to resident's son D. A resident who has always been oriented is suddenly scared and confused - n Ans✔ D. A resident who has always been oriented is suddenly scared and confused Qs 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. - n Ans✔ D. Make sure the hearing aid is turned on. Qs 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 - n Ans✔ C. Stop the dressing to let the resident rest Qs 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 - n Ans✔ C. Invite the resident to sit down at the piano with the nurse aide
D. Suggest that the resident might do well with a cup with a lid - n Ans✔ D. Suggest that the resident might do well with a cup with a lid Qs 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 - n Ans✔ C. Turn and position the resident according to schedule Qs 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 - n Ans✔ D. allow time for the resident to adjust to sitting at the edge of the bed Qs 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? - n Ans✔ B. "Would you like it arranged for a priest to visit you?" Qs The 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 - n Ans✔ C. The resident has suddenly become very agitated. Qs 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 - n Ans✔ B. ask if the resident would like something else to eat Qs
Ans✔ B. Removing soiled linen from a bed. Qs 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 - n Ans✔ D. check what scale is usually used for this resident Qs 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 - n Ans✔ B. meat and eggs Qs A nurse aide who is new to the unit, observes two residents go into a room and close the door. The nurse aide suspects that the two residents are going to have sex. What should the nurse aide do? A. Check on the residents every few minutes B. Report the residents' behavior to the charge nurse.
C. Ask the nurse if the residents should be medicated. D. Tell the residents that sex is not allowed in the nursing home - n Ans✔ B. Report the residents' behavior to the charge nurse. Qs 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. - n Ans✔ B. Ask the resident to stay still while the nurse aide calls for help. Qs 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. - n Ans✔ A. Tell the resident not to feel bad about needing more help today.
D. "You used to enjoy activities. What's keeping you in your room so much?" Qs The use of a physical restraint helps A. control a resident's behavior B. protect the resident from injury C. make staff members' jobs easier D. decrease how often staff need to check the resident - n Ans✔ B. protect the resident from injury Qs 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 - n Ans✔ C. Report the swelling to the charge nurse. Qs
. 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 the resident's room C. In the dirty utility room
D. In the resident's room - n Ans✔ D. In the resident's room Qs 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 - n Ans✔ A. push the foreskin back to clean Qs 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 - n Ans✔ D. Remove any fluids at the bedside including the water pitcher Qs 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
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 rom the catheter to empty the bag fully D. Cleanse around the meatus with alcohol swabs, wiping front to back. - n Ans✔ A. Clean the catheter, starting at the meatus and moving downward Qs A resident says, "I am not going to eat this food. It is poisoned." What is the best response by the nurse aide? A. Offer to taste all the food first to prove it is not poisoned B. Report to the charge nurse that the resident is acting crazy C. Ask if there is something else the resident would like to eat D. Leave the resident alone because the resident will eat when hungry enough - n Ans✔ C. Ask if there is something else the resident would like to eat Qs 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 - n Ans✔ C. report the skin opening to the charge nurse as soon as possible
Qs Which of the following is the most appropriate schedule for residents who are incontinent to receive perineal care? A. In the morning and at bedtime B. At the beginning and near the end of a shift C. Whenever the resident is soiled with urine or stool D. Every two hours when the nurse aide checks on the resident - n Ans✔ C. Whenever the resident is soiled with urine or stool Qs 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 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 bed - n Ans✔ D. taking the measurement from head to heels while the resident is flat in bed Qs 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 residents to transfer or walk independently - n Ans✔ C. help steady and support a resident when transferring or walking
Ans✔ B. Ask if this is a normal pattern for the resident's body Qs 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 - n Ans✔ D. ask the charge nurse for instructions on what assistance the resident needs Qs The heart is an important muscle for which body system? A. Urinary B. Musculoskeletal C. Circulatory D. Digestive - n Ans✔ C. Circulatory Qs 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 acheivements C. Help the resident focus on even small accomplishments D. Remind the resident that she will be happier when she is home - n Ans✔ C. Help the resident focus on even small accomplishments Qs 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 - n Ans✔ D. Follow the transfer technique as described in the care plan Qs 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 - n Ans✔ B. Social Worker Qs
Qs What is the main purpose of a restorative care program? A. Ensure that 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) - n Ans✔ C. Help the resident improve his/her level of functioning Qs The normal appearance of urine is A. clear B. cloudy C. dark yellow D. strong smelling - n Ans✔ A. clear Qs 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 decision and ask what the resident would like to do D. ask if the resident participated in any activities for the Jewish Hanukkah holiday - n Ans✔ C. respect the resident's decision and ask what the resident would like to do
Qs 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 form the chair to the floor B. remove the other residents 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 - n Ans✔ A. guide the resident form the chair to the floor Qs The nurse aide's role in assisting with a bowel and bladder retaining program includes A. being consistent with carrying out the toileting schedule B. notifying the family that the resident has been placed on the program C. determining the type of program best suited for the resident D. checking the resident every four hours for incontinence - n Ans✔ A. being consistent with carrying out the toileting schedule Qs When cleaning the area of the body, it is 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 - n Ans✔
