A resident is choking. The first response by the nurse aide should be to
A.go find the charge nurse.
B.get the suction machine.
C.call emergency services (911).
D.begin abdominal thrusts. - ANSWER D.begin abdominal thrusts.
A few minutes before the end of the shift, a resident calls and whis...
A few minutes before the end of the shift, a resident calls and whispers to the nurse aide, "I had an
accident. I wet myself." What should the nurse aide do?
A.Explain that the next shift will assist the resident in a short time.
B.Remove any wet clothing and place the resident on a dry underpad.
C.Ask if the resident feels very uncomfortable.
D.Provide incontinent care to the resident. - ANSWER D. Provide incontinent care to the resident.
When cleaning which area of the body, is it 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 - ANSWER D.Perineal area
While eating lunch, hot tea splashes on a resident's hand. The nurse aide's first response should be to
A.quickly move the resident to the nurses' station.
B.ask the resident how badly the burned area hurts.
, C.wet a towel or napkin with cool water and place against the injured area.
D.apply antibiotic ointment to the burned area and then cover with a bandage. - ANSWER C.wet a towel
or napkin with cool water and place against the injured area.
A nurse aide is asked to provide post-mortem care to a resident who died of natural causes. Which of the
following is the most appropriate practice to follow when providing postmortem care?
A.Wear gloves, a mask and a gown when providing care.
B.Use strict isolation precautions throughout care.
C.Wash hands and wear gloves throughout care.
D.Double bag all items removed from the room. - ANSWER C.Wash hands and wear gloves throughout
care.
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. - ANSWER B.Report the residents'
behavior to the charge nurse.
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 handle pain better than older adults. - ANSWER C.A person's culture can affect
response to pain.
When feeding a resident, the nurse aide notices that the resident keeps coughing after each drink of
fluids. What is the appropriate response by the nurse aide?
A.Give the resident more time to swallow.
B.Keep the amount of fluid small by using a spoon to give fluids.
, C.Add thickener to the fluid and see if it helps stop the coughing.
D.Stop the feeding and report the coughing to the charge nurse right away. - ANSWER D.Stop the feeding
and report the coughing to the charge nurse right away.
The goal when removing gloves that are soiled is to
A.remove quickly since there is a risk of exposure to germs.
B.dispose of the gloves in a biohazard-safe trash can.
C.avoid contact with the outside of the gloves.
D.keep germs in the trash can area. - ANSWER C.avoid contact with the outside of the gloves.
What is the best reason for giving frequent perineal care to residents?
A.any important information about a resident's condition.
B.the color, condition, and appearance of the skin.
C.fluid intake and output, as well as bowel movements.
D.temperature, pulse, and respirations. - ANSWER D.temperature, pulse, and respirations.
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 - ANSWER A.Shakiness or trembling
, A resident with an indwelling catheter says, "I need to urinate." Which of the following is the best
response by the nurse aide?
A.Check to see if the tubing is kinked and draining properly.
B.Report to the charge nurse that the resident is very confused.
C.Remind the resident this is impossible since a catheter is in place.
D.Tell the resident to try to urinate since the urine will collect in the bag. - ANSWER A.Check to see if the
tubing is kinked and draining properly.
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 the resident's son.
D.A resident who has always been oriented is suddenly scared and confused. - ANSWER D.A resident
who has always been oriented is suddenly scared and confused.
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. - ANSWER C.Ask if there
is something else the resident would like to eat.
Which of the following is most important to closely observe when a resident wears elastic stockings, the
type that are worn to help circulation?
A.The resident's shoe-fit
B.The resident's pulse rate
C.The way the resident walks
D.The color of the resident's toes - ANSWER D.The color of the resident's toes
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