When assisting a client in learning how to use a cane, the nurse aide stands - answer
Slightly behind the client on the client's weak side
When working with a client who has urinary retention, the nurse aide can expect that the
client will - answer Be unable to urinate
Aging-related hearing changes result in older clients gradually losing their ability to hear
- answer High-pitched sounds
The best way to safely identify your patient is by - answer Checking the name tag
A client is on a bowel and bladder training program and has not had a bowel movement
in three days. The nurse aide should - answer Report it to the charge nurse
The proper medical abbreviation for before meals is – answer a.c.
A client diagnosed with hypertension will most likely have a history of - answer High
blood pressure
A patient who has difficulty chewing or swallowing will need what type of diet? - answer
Mechanical soft
An elderly resident with Alzheimer's disease cannot find her room. How can the nurse
aide help the client feel more independent? - answerPlace a familiar object on the
client's door
How often should a patient's intake and output records be totaled? - answerOnce each
shift
Which of the following should the nursing assistant observe and record when admitting
a client? - answerBruises
When responding to a client on the intercom, the nursing assistant should say -
answer"This is [nursing assistant name and position], how can I help you?"
Which of the following things should the nurse aide do to familiarize new clients with
their surroundings? - answerDemonstrate the location and use of the call light
, When arranging a client's room, the nursing assistant should do all of the following
EXCEPT - answerAdminister the client's medications
When assisting a client out of bed, the nurse aide should always - answerEmploy body
mechanic techniques
How often should clients be repositioned during an eight-hour shift? - answerq2h
Which of the following is the correct procedure for serving a meal to a client who much
be fed? - answerBring the tray into the room when you are ready to feed the client
The most serious problem that wrinkles in the bedclothes can cause is -
answerDecubitus ulcers
Restorative care begins - answerAs soon as possible
Before placing a client in Fowler's position, the nurse aide should - answerExplain the
procedure to the client
During handwashing, the nurse aide accidentally touches the inside of the sink while
rinsing the soap off. The next action is to - answerRepeat the wash from the beginning
How should a nurse aide dress for a job interview? - answerWear a business suit,
dress, or pants and dress shirt
An ambulatory client is newly admitted. Before leaving the client alone, the nurse aide
should - answerMake sure the client knows how to use the call bell
When lifting a heavy object, the correct method would be to bend at the - answerKnees,
keeping you back straight
When should nurse aides wash their hands? - answerAfter client care
When assisting a client with eating, one of the first things the nurse aide should do is -
answerWash his own hands and the client's hands
A patient has a new cast on her right arm. While caring for her, it is important to first
observe for - answerWarmth and color of fingers
Encouraging a client to take part in activities of daily living (ADLs) such as bathing,
combing hair, and feeding is - answerNecessary for rehabilitation
In caring for a confused elderly man, it is important to remember to - answerFollow the
agency's policies for caring for a confused patient
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