Which foods are found on a high protein diet? - ANSmeat and eggs
A nurse aide is giving a resident a bath. Which of the following should the nurse aide do during
the bed bath? - ANSKeep the resident's body covered during the bath.
A nurse aide is assisting a resident at meal time. The resident grabs his throat and cannot
speak. What should the nurse aide do first? - ANSReach around from behind the resident to
provide abdominal thrusts
A resident's leg has recently been amputated. Since the surgery the resident hasn't wanted to
leave his room. What response by the nurse side is MOST supportive? - ANS"You used to enjoy
activities. What's keeping you in your room so much? "
When counting a resident's pulse, the nurse side should - ANSNotice if the rhythm of the
heartbeat is regular
A resident is NPO because of nausea. What should the nurse aide do? - ANSRemove any fluids
at the bedside including the water pitcher.
The nurse aide notices that a resident with dementia keeps walking under too 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? - ANSInvite the resident to sit down at the
piano with the nurse aide.
A resident is scheduled for a morning shower but is refusing to take one. The best response by
the nurse aide is to - ANSAsk if the resident has another preference for bathing today
Which statement is true about the effects of aging? - ANSJoints tend to be less flexible as a
person ages
When checking a resident's urinary drainage bag, the nurse aide observed that the resident has
had about 50 ccs (mls) of urine output in three last six hours. What should the nurse aide do
first? - ANSCheck to see if the tubing is bent or kinked
Which of the following actions helps prevent skin tears? - ANSDressing the resident in long
sleeves
To prevent skin tears or shearing when moving the resident, the nurse aide should - ANSAvoid
pulling or sliding the resident when moved
, A nurse aide enters a room to help the resident to the bathroom. A trash can in the room is on
fire. What should the nurse aide do first? - ANSRemove the resident from the room
Which of the following best describes the daily routine needs of residents with dementia? -
ANSProviding opportunities for activities and periods for rest is important
The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) is important to the nurse aide
because it - ANSIdentifies protected health information that must remain confidential
The normal appearance of urine is - ANSClear
When bathing a resident, the nurse aide observes that the resident's great toe is red and
swollen. Which of the following is the appropriate action by the nurse aide? - ANSReport the
observation to the charge nurse
The goal when removing gloves that are soiled is to - ANSAvoid contact with the outside of the
gloves.
When helping a resident transfer from a bed to a chair, evict off the following best demonstrates
appropriate safety techniques? - ANSFollow the transfer technique as described in the care plan
When a resident is recieving oxygen, the nurse aide should - ANSMake sure the tubing is free
of kinks.
When a resident's husband begins to tell the nurse aide how to care for his wife, the nurse aide
should - ANSUnderstand that the husband wants the staff aware of his wife's needs
What should a nurse aide do with a used disposable razor? - ANSPlace the razor in a sharps
container immediately.
A resident with advanced directives has a DNR order. This means that the resident -
ANSShould not be resuscitated
A resident is being showered while sitting in a shower chair. The resident says, "I feel weak. I
think I am going to faint." The nurse aide's immediate concerns are calling for help and -
ANSKeeping the resident safe and comfortable
A resident is choking. The first response by the nurse aide should be to - ANSBegin abdominal
thrusts
When giving perineal care to a male resident who is uncircumcised, the nurse aide should -
ANSPush the foreskin back to clean
Residents are most likely to feel the urge to have a bowel movement - ANSAfter eating a meal
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