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- While watching the residents in the dining room, a nurse aide notices tht 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 Ans>> B
- A resident with dementia says, "I need to get home. My daughter's school bus is coming soon." The nurse aide knows the resident is confused because her only daughter just turned 60. What is the best response by the nurse aide?
A. "Let's go see if Bingo has started yet. You love Bingo." B. "Remember you are in a nursing home. Your daughter is all grown up." C. "Do you mean you great-granddaughter? Your daughter just turned 6 0."
but has never done this procedure before. Which of the following is the most appropriate
response by the nurse aide? A. Ask another nurse aide to trade assignments B. Provide the care since the resident cannot be harmed C. Talk to other nurse aides about how to perform the procedure D. Discuss the nurse aide's lack of experience with the nurse Ans>> D
day at 10 am and 2pm. When the nurse aide arrives to walk the resident at 10am, 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?" Ans>> D
- 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. Ans>> D
- 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?
10 / 28 A. turn on the resident's television B. make sure the residents bedpan is within reach C. place the call light where the resident can reach it D. say to the resident, "Remember that you need help to walk." Ans>> C
- Areas of the body where bone lies close to the skin is known as A. a skin fold B. a pressure ulcer C. skin breakdown D. a pressure point Ans>> D
- Which of the following is more important to closely observe when a resi- dent wears elastic stockings, the type that are worn to help circulation? A. The resident's shoe-fit B. The resident's pulse rate
11 / 28 C. The way the resident walks D. The color of the resident's toes Ans>> D
- A resident's leg has recently bee amputated. Since the surgery the resident has not wanted to leave his room. What response by the nurse aide is most supportive? A. "You do realize that you will look normal when you get your prosthesis?" B. "Do you think you will ever leave your room? It will help you feel better." C. "There is no reason to feel embarrassed about losing your leg." D. "You used to enjoy activities.What's keeping you in your room so much?" Ans>> D
- When a resident is receiving oxygen, the nurse aide should A. make sure the tubing is free of kinks B. remove oxygen when the resident is eating C. place a NO VISITORS sign on the resident's door D. limit how often mouth care is provided to the resident Ans>> A
- Which of the following is considered a normal age-related change seen in elderly residents? A. Increase in appetite B. Decrease in constipation
13 / 28 Ans>> C
- A resident has an indwelling urinary catheter. When the resident sits in a wheelchair, where should the nurse aide place the drainage bag? A. On the floor directly next to the wheelchair, positioned well below the resident's bladder B. Tucked at the resident's side on the seat of the chair to keep the drainage bag level with the resident's bladder C. Hung from back of the wheelchair so that it is out of the resident's view and above the bladder D. Attached to the seat of the wheelchair, positioned below the level of the resident's bladder Ans>> D
- 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 Ans>> B
- A nurse aide is assisting a resident at mealtime. The resident grabs his throat and cannot speak. What should the nurse aide do first? A. Try to get the resident to take a few sips of water through a straw B. Reach around from behind the resident to provide abdominal thrusts C. Pat the resident's back and then reach in his mouth to remove the blockage D. Ask the resident to take a deep breath and cough Ans>> B
- A resident's care plan provides the nurse aide with information about A. the financial arrangements made for the resident's care B. specific care required for the resident and the goals of care C. facility procedures for performing different nursing care procedures D. the nurse aide's assignments and when care is provided to each resident Ans>> B
- A resident, who is on bed rest, asks for a bedpan. The resident is not able to lift own hips to help with the placement of the bedpan. The best action by the nurse aide is to A. ask the nurse if the resident should have a urinary catheter B. turn the resident onto one side to place the bedpan under the resident's
D. have another nurse aide assist to lift the resident onto the bedpan Ans>> B
- To prevent skin tears or shearing when moving the resident, the nurse aide should A. wear gloves to reduce friction against the skin B. avoid pulling or sliding the resident when moved C. tell the resident to be careful and follow directions D. ask the resident to keep arms held over the resident's head Ans>> B
- Which statement is true about the effects of aging? A. the aging process can be reversed with good health care B. bladder incontinence is a normal part of aging C. joints tend to be less flexible as a person ages D. sensitivity to pain increases with age Ans>> C
- A resident tells the nurse aide about being bored. The resident says, "My days seem to last forever." What should the nurse aide do? A. Tell the resident, "I know what you mean. My days seems long too." B. Ask the charge nurse if the resident can have some medication. C. Ask about activities the resident has enjoyed in the past. D. Tell the resident to check the activity schedule. Ans>> C
- 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 nurses' station B. on the isolation cart outside the resident's room C. in the dirty utility room D. in the resident's room Ans>> D
- Which of the following best describes how persons affected by Parkinson's disease typically walk? A. they tend to walk quickly B. they tend to lean back when walking C. they walk normally but with some shakiness D. they shuffle their feet while taking
A. clear B. cloudy C. dark yellow D. strong smelling Ans>> A
- A 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 Ans>> C
- A nurse aide is assigned to a resident with Alzheimer's disease.The nurse aide notices that today the resident is restless and is pacing a lot.The resident is also observed rubbing his stomach. The nurse aide should report this change to the nurse and
A. ask the resident when he had his last bowel movement B. check if the resident is hungry or needs to go to the bathroom C. try to keep the resident close to observe the resident throughout the shift D. allow the resident to move around as long as he does not harm other residents Ans>> B
- 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 Ans>> C
- When checking the resident's urinary drainage bag, the nurse aide ob- serves that the resident has had about 50 ccs (mls) of urine output in the last six hours. What should the nurse aide do first? A. begin offering the resident fluids to drink every 15 minutes B. report the observation to the charge nurse immediately C. ask if the resident is having any pain when urinating D. check to see if the tubing is kinked or bent Ans>> D
- When helping admit a new resident, the nurse aide notices the