Basic Nursing Skills 2 Flashcards
A nurse aide notices blood in a patient’s IV tubing. The aide should A. try to flush the tubing. B. notify the IV nurse. C. stop the IV. D. do nothing; that’s normal.
B. notify the IV nurse.
A nurse assistant notices red marks on a resident’s back and buttocks. The aide acts in the knowledge that
A. patients can only be turned every two hours.
B. it takes a doctor’s order to rub skin with lotion.
C. the skin can break down if nothing is done.
D. red marks are not a problem.
C. the skin can break down if nothing is done.
A patient appears paler than usual. The nurse aide should
A. get the patient a snack.
B. offer the patient a glass of water.
C. note it on the chart.
D. ask the patient how he feels and take his vital signs immediately.
D. ask the patient how he feels and take his vital signs immediately.
A patient complains that her hand hurts where the IV is running. The nurse assistant notices that the hand is puffy. The nurse assistant should
A. reassure the patient that needles always hurt.
B. notify the medication nurse that the patient is complaining of pain.
C. put ice on the hand.
D. notify the IV nurse that the infusion appears to have infiltrated.
D. notify the IV nurse that the infusion appears to have infiltrated.
A patient has a diagnosis of psoriasis. Her nurse aide should
A. treat her the same way as any other patient with a non-infectious disease.
B. wear a mask when entering the room.
C. wear gloves for patient care.
D. avoid contact with the highly contagious lesions.
A. treat her the same way as any other patient with a non-infectious disease.
A patient who was given insulin in the morning is pale and sweaty and appears confused two hours later. It would be helpful to find out whether the patient A. had visitors that day. B. ate too much sugar. C. has diabetes. D. had breakfast.
D. had breakfast.
A professional and safe working appearance would include which of the following?
A. Clean, wrinkle-free uniform; short fingernails; and off-the-shoulder hair
B. Sandals, T-shirt, and a name tag
C. Jewelry that reflects your fun personality
D. Carefully manicured acrylic nails
A. Clean, wrinkle-free uniform; short fingernails; and off-the-shoulder hair
A resident with an ileostomy evacuates feces through the A. colon. B. anus. C. ileum. D. jejunum.
C. ileum.
Before performing any procedure, a nurse aide must A. wash his or her hands. B. identify the patient. C. explain the procedure. D. do all of the above.
D. do all of the above.
Continuing education is
A. necessary for recertification in many states.
B. a professional standard.
C. important for keeping abreast of new developments.
D. all of the above.
D. all of the above.
Drainage bags from urinary catheters should always
A. have their output measured each week.
B. be fastened securely to the bed frame.
C. be changed every shift.
D. be kept below the level of the bladder.
D. be kept below the level of the bladder.
In a report, the nurse aide is told that one of her patients has been ordered NPO after midnight. The aide should
A. offer frequent snacks.
B. take away the water pitcher at midnight.
C. ask the patient if he or she is having any pain.
D. note all water that the patient drinks and all output.
B. take away the water pitcher at midnight.
In the Nursing Care Plan, you note that it is written, “O2 per N/C @3L, Orthopnea pos. as needed”. As a CNA, you know that this means which of the following?
A. Orient the new client @ 3:00 to orthopedic unit.
B. The resident is to be ambulated every three hours.
C. The resident is on oxygen with a nasal cannula on three liters. Assist to sit in Fowler’s position.
D. Oral care must be performed every three hours.
C. The resident is on oxygen with a nasal cannula on three liters. Assist to sit in Fowler’s position.
Meal trays have arrived. Before serving each tray, the nurse aide should
A. ask patients if they are hungry.
B. check each armband, even on familiar patients.
C. check the temperature of the food.
D. ask about dietary restrictions.
B. check each armband, even on familiar patients.
Most of our calories should come from A. vitamins. B. carbohydrates. C. protein. D. fats.
B. carbohydrates.
Mrs. Hernandez had a hip replacement and is admitted to the long-term care facility for rehabilitation. Her condition is considered A. chronic. B. obstetric. C. acute. D. tonic.
C. acute.
