Basic nursing skills 3 Flashcards
Why should heat NOT be applied to a diabetic resident’s feet?
a Their feet might be dirty.
b The feet have more oil glands.
c It makes diabetics’ feet wrinkle.
d Diabetics have decreased sensitivity to heat.
d Diabetics have decreased sensitivity to heat.
Constipation and indigestion can result from a slowed mental response. b slowed brain waves. c slowed respiration. d slowed peristalsis.
d slowed peristalsis.
Strokes are seen in the elderly. A stroke occurs when A the heart fails. B the muscles die. C the brain is deprived of oxygen. D the lungs fill with fluid.
C the brain is deprived of oxygen.
Many elderly residents lose their appetite because of A decrease in number of taste buds. B depression. C social isolation. D any of the above.
D any of the above.
The plan that starts on the resident’s admission and assists when the resident goes home is called A the nursing care plan. B the treatment plan. C the nurse aide flow record. D the discharge plan.
D the discharge plan.
A bedsore or decubitus ulcer is caused by A abrasions. B fatigue. C inadequate turning. D burns.
C inadequate turning.
The best way for a nurse aide to gather information about the safety and well-being of a resident is
A to listen to other nurse aides during the break.
B flow sheets.
C to listen to the nurses talk in the med room.
D observation.
D observation.
When dry, hard stool fills the rectum and will not pass, it is called A atrophy. B impaction. C edema. D incontinence.
B impaction.
Various factors will change pulse rate. An increased pulse rate can be caused by A sleep. B depression. C coma. D exercise.
D exercise.
What can the nurse aide give a resident who has an order for NPO? A Only clear liquids B No food or liquids C Small amounts of ice D Unlimited fluids
B No food or liquids
A diabetic resident asks the nurse aide to cut her toenails. The nurse aide should
A tell the resident OK, but the resident will have to soak her feet first.
B do it because it is part of the job.
C ask another nurse aide to help.
D tell the resident that the nurse aide cannot do it but will report it to the charge nurse.
D tell the resident that the nurse aide cannot do it but will report it to the charge nurse.
All of the following statements about type 2 diabetes are true EXCEPT
A Type 2 diabetes is very rare in adults.
B It is associated with being overweight or obese.
C It can be controlled with diet and exercise.
D Type 2 diabetes may require medications or insulin.
A Type 2 diabetes is very rare in adults.
Elderly residents sometimes appear stooped over and seem to have lost height. This is due to
A the deterioration of muscle tissue.
B osteoporosis in the spinal column.
C decreased cardiac output.
D the resident’s increased difficulty breathing.
B osteoporosis in the spinal column.
Signs of poor circulation include A paleness; cold skin; and edema. B warm, dry, pink skin. C perspiration and red skin. D hot flashes.
A paleness; cold skin; and edema.
Wasting or a decrease in the size of a muscle is called A atrophy. B impaction. C decubitus. D edema.
A atrophy.
Which of the following is a major reason for urinary incontinence in the elderly?
A The muscle that keeps urine in the bladder weakens.
B They can’t tell when they need to urinate.
C They are too lazy to go to the bathroom.
D Their circulatory system is failing.
A The muscle that keeps urine in the bladder weakens.
The nurse aide knows to wear which of the following when performing care for clients? A Clean uniform or scrubs B Name badge with job title C Shoes with non-skid soles D All of the above
D All of the above
A Foley catheter is used A as a rectal tube. B for gastric feeding. C to drain urine from the bladder. D to suction stomach contents.
C to drain urine from the bladder.
What is the purpose of the chain of command in a long-term care facility?
A To provide more jobs in nursing
B To prevent residents from going behind the nurses’ station
C To be sure that residents follow the rules
D To keep communication about a problem flowing smoothly
D To keep communication about a problem flowing smoothly
A hospice specializes in the care of people who are on Medicare. on Medicaid. chronically ill. terminally ill.
terminally ill.
Which of the following is true regarding the use of side rails on a bed?
A Side rails on one side of a bed should be raised at all times.
B Side rails should not be raised unless stated in the care plan.
C Side rails should be raised on both sides when making an occupied bed.
D Side rails should be raised at night.
B Side rails should not be raised unless stated in the care plan.
A sitting or semi-sitting position with the head of the bed elevated is called A Fowler's. B supine. C lateral. D prone.
A Fowler’s.
A nurse aide is going to take Mr. Heath’s vital signs. What should the nurse aide do to reduce Mr. Heath’s anxiety and get him to cooperate?
A Wear disposable gloves for all procedures.
B Wash her hands before and after the procedure.
C Explain the procedures to Mr. Heath.
D Gather all needed equipment before beginning.
C Explain the procedures to Mr. Heath.
The nurse aide notices on the flow sheet that a resident has not had a bowel movement for five days. The nurse aide should
A wait to see if she uses the bathroom tomorrow.
B ask the resident’s roommate if she saw the resident use the bathroom.
C report this to the charge nurse.
D ask the other nurse aides if the resident had a bowel movement that wasn’t recorded.
C report this to the charge nurse.
Which of the following is a proper way to correct an error in charting? A Draw a single line through it. B Erase it completely. C Scribble it out with several lines. D Use correction fluid.
A Draw a single line through it.
A nurse aide is assigned to a stroke patient with a diagnosis of aphasia. The nurse aide knows that A the resident cannot walk. B the resident cannot talk. C the resident cannot swallow. D none of the above are true.
B the resident cannot talk.
A resident is NPO for tests. The nurse aide should
A remove the water pitcher and glass from the room.
B allow the resident to drink water only.
C encourage fluids for hydration.
D allow the resident to eat ice chips.
A remove the water pitcher and glass from the room.
To count respirations, one respiration includes A one inhalation and one exhalation. B one exhalation. C one inhalation and two exhalations. D one inhalation.
A one inhalation and one exhalation.
If the resident is smoking and the nurse aide needs to take an oral temperature, what should the nurse aide do?
A Take a rectal temperature.
B Wait 15 minutes to take the temperature.
C Brush the resident’s teeth first.
D Tell the next shift to take the temperature.
B Wait 15 minutes to take the temperature.
Diabetes mellitus makes a resident more prone to develop cancer. fever. infections. chills.
infections.
The exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide takes place A in the intestines. B in the heart. C around the kidneys. D in the lungs.
D in the lungs.
A Hepatitis B vaccination protects the person receiving it against a disease that affects the liver. the heart. the kidneys. the skin.
the liver.
For most residents, the range of normal respiration is A 12 to 20 inspirations per minute. B 20 to 28 inspirations per minute. C 28 to 30 inspirations per minute. D 8 to 16 inspirations per minute.
A 12 to 20 inspirations per minute.
Headaches, nausea, and pain are considered assessment. charting. observations. symptoms.
symptoms.
When lifting, the nurse aide should have his or her feet separated in the standing position to A relieve the pressure on the toes. B distribute body weight evenly. C provide a wide base of support. D to prevent straining the knees.
C provide a wide base of support.
When lifting a heavy object, which muscle groups should you use? Muscles of the shoulders Muscles of the legs Muscles of the back Muscles of the hands
Muscles of the legs
Who supervises the work of a nurse aide? A nurse A social worker The resident’s family The office manager
A nurse
The loss of the ability to express oneself is known as verbal communication. aphasia. empathy. speech therapy.
aphasia.
The thinning of the fatty layer under the skin could cause a resident to have difficulty walking. lose his or her appetite. develop pressure sores. have slowed mental responses.
develop pressure sores.
There are two kinds of restraints chemical and medication. masks and goggles. physical and chemical. belts and wristbands.
physical and chemical.
