Prometric CAN Exam 2023.
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
Residents are most likely to feel the urge to have a bowel movemen...
which of the following is the nurse aide most likely to observe in a resident who has a low blood sugar
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Prometric CAN Exam 2022.
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. Shakiness or trembling
Residents are most likely to feel the urge to have a bowel movement
A. after taking a nap.
B. after eating a meal.
C. just before bedtime.
D. during the shift change. - B. after eating a meal.
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. allow time
for the resident to adjust to sitting at the edge of the bed.
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. - C. Stop the dressing to let the resident
rest.
The nurse aide receives resident assignments from the charge nurse at the beginning of
the shift. When planning priorities it will be most important for the nurse aide to
A. decide break times with other nurse aides.
B. review assignments with others to check if residents are divided evenly.
C. check all assigned residents to see if anyone has immediate needs.
D. check what the activity department has scheduled for residents during the shift. - C.
check all assigned residents to see if anyone has immediate needs.
, 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. "Would you prefer to walk a little later?"
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. Weakness
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. Allow the
resident to be alone with her spouse.
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. - C. purple.
When a resident is light-skinned, an early sign of a skin breakdown will appear as a
reddened area, but when an individual has darker skin, the change may appear more
purple. What is most important is that the nurse aide observe for changes in skin color,
and report changes promptly.
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. Meat and eggs
A resident says she is 5 feet 6 inches tall. When the nurse aide measures the resident's
height, the resident is 5 feet 4 inches. What should the nurse aide do?
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