Practice Test 1

Question 1

A resident who used to go to the bathroom by herself now asks for assistance to walk to the bathroom. What is the appropriate response by the nurse aide?

Answer 1

Assist the resident and report the change to the charge nurse.

Question 2

When a resident wears a restraint, the nurse aide must make sure the

Answer 2

restraint is applied following the manufacturer’s instructions.

Question 3

A nurse aide enters a room to help the resident to the bathroom. A trash can in the room is on fire. What should the nurse aide do first?

Answer 3

Remove the resident from the room.

Question 4

When a resident’s husband begins telling the nurse aide how to care for his wife, the nurse aide should

Answer 4

understand that the husband wants staff aware of his wife’s needs.

Question 5

The nurse aide notices that a resident with dementia keeps walking over to the piano, pausing there, touching the piano, and then walking away only to return again. Which of the following is the best action for the nurse aide to take?

Answer 5

Invite the resident to sit down at the piano with the nurse aide.

Question 6

A resident must stay in bed for long periods of time. Which of the following actions will best prevent the resident from developing pressure ulcers?

Answer 6

Turn and position the resident according to schedule.

Question 7

When weighing a resident, it is important to make sure the

Answer 7

scale is balanced or calibrated before helping the resident onto the scale.

Question 8

Which statement is true about the effects of aging?

Answer 8

Joints tend to be less flexible as a person ages.

Question 9

When cleaning which area of the body, is it important to change the spot on the washcloth for each washing and rinsing stroke?

Answer 9

Perineal area

Question 10

A resident is scheduled for a morning shower but is refusing to take one. The best response by the nurse aide is to

Answer 10

ask if the resident has another preference for bathing today.

Question 11

When moving a resident in bed, a lift or turning sheet may be used to help prevent

Answer 11

shearing.

Shearing occurs when the fragile skin of an elderly resident sticks to the surface while being pulled across a sheet or bedding.

Question 12

When checking the resident’s urinary drainage bag, the nurse aide observes that the resident has had about 50 ccs (mls) of urine output in the last six hours. What should the nurse aide do first?

Answer 12

Check to see if the tubing is kinked or bent.

Question 13

A resident usually responds verbally to the nurse aide’s greetings, but this morning the resident seems to be having trouble waking up. The resident is not talking but is breathing and warm. The nurse aide’s next action should be to

Answer 13

call for the charge nurse immediately.

Question 14

A resident says, “I am not going to eat this food. It is poisoned,” What is the best response by the nurse aide?

Answer 14

Ask if there is something else the resident would like to eat.

Question 15

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?

Answer 15

Measure the resident again.

Question 16

Areas of the body where bone lies close to the skin is known as

Answer 16

a pressure point.

Question 17

Which foods are found on a high protein diet?

Answer 17

Meat and eggs

Question 18

After reporting the observation of a red area on the resident’s hip, the nurse aide should expect that the

Answer 18

resident should be positioned to avoid pressure on the area.

Question 19

A nurse aide hears the charge nurse scream at a resident. The nurse aide goes to the resident to provide immediate protection of the resident. The nurse aide should also

Answer 19

report the situation to the charge nurse’s supervisor.

Question 20

While receiving personal care in bed, a resident begins to have a seizure. The nurse aide should

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call the charge nurse and remain with the resident.

Question 21

The term vital signs refers to

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temperature, pulse, and respirations.

Question 22

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

Answer 22

check if the resident is hungry or needs to go to the bathroom.

Question 23

What is the main purpose of a restorative care program?

Answer 23

Help the resident improve his/her level of functioning

Question 24

If a resident is lying in bed vomiting, why does the nurse aide need to help the resident to turn onto the resident’s side quickly?

Answer 24

To help prevent aspiration

Question 25

A nurse aide is assigned to provide postmortem care for a resident, but has never done this procedure before. Which of the following is the most appropriate response by the nurse aide?

Answer 25

Discuss the nurse aide’s lack of experience with the nurse.

Question 26

Which of the following describes an important requirement when providing colostomy care?

Answer 26

Wear gloves for Standard Precautions.

Question 27

A nurse aide finds a resident who has a history of falls lying on the floor in the resident’s room. The resident is crying and says, “I fell again.” What should the nurse aide do first?

Answer 27

Call for help while keeping the resident calm.

Question 28

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?

Answer 28

Stop the dressing to let the resident rest.

Question 29

While performing range of motion exercises, the nurse aide notices that the resident’s elbow is stiff and will not bend. The nurse aide should

Answer 29

continue exercises but move onto another joint.

Question 30

A resident must have assistance to walk. When leaving the resident in the resident’s room, what must the nurse aide do before leaving the room?

Answer 30

Place the call light where the resident can reach it.

Question 31

The resident is on a toileting schedule for bladder retraining. Which of the following is the best response by the nurse aide when it is time to toilet the resident?

Answer 31

“Can I help you to the bathroom now?”

Question 32

Which of the following best describes how persons affected by Parkinson’s disease typically walk?

Answer 32

They shuffle their feet while taking small steps.

Question 33

A nurse aide hears another staff member yelling and cursing at a resident. This is an example of

Answer 33

resident abuse.

Question 34

To help soften the beard before shaving with a disposable razor, the nurse aide should

Answer 34

hold a warm, wet wash cloth against the face first.

Question 35

When bathing a resident, the nurse aide observes that the resident’s great toe is red and swollen. Which of the following is the appropriate action by the nurse aide?

Answer 35

Report the observation to the charge nurse.

Question 36

What is the best reason for giving frequent perineal care to residents?

Answer 36

It helps prevent skin breakdown.

Question 37

A resident, who is on a toileting schedule, asks to go to the bathroom frequently. The nurse aide should respond to the resident’s requests by

Answer 37

taking the resident to the bathroom as needed.

Question 38

A resident’s care plan provides the nurse aide with information about

Answer 38

specific care required for the resident and the goals of care.

Question 39

When a resident is not able to stand, the resident’s height is usually measured by

Answer 39

taking the measurement from head to heels while the resident is flat in bed.

Question 40

The nursing home is having a Christmas party. A resident who is Jewish is not interested in going to the party. The nurse aide should

Answer 40

respect the resident’s decision and ask what the resident would like to do.

Question 41

Why is it important to check the feet of a resident with diabetes at least once a day?

Answer 41

To look for sores on the feet the resident may not feel

Question 42

A resident reports that his wrist watch is missing. The nurse aide should ask

Answer 42

for permission to help look around the resident’s room.

Question 43

A resident who must stay in bed is at risk for developing

Answer 43

footdrop.

Question 44

The first step the nurse aide should take when discovering a fire is to

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remove any residents near the fire.

Question 45

The purpose of a gait or transfer belt is to

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help steady and support a resident when transferring or walking.

Question 46

How much assistance does a resident receiving PROM need from the nurse aide?

Answer 46

Full assistance with the nurse aide taking the joints through exercises. PROM indicates that the resident is unable to move his or her own limbs to perform the exercises.

Question 47

When giving perineal care to a male resident who is uncircumcised, the nurse aide should

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push the foreskin back to clean.

Question 48

The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) is important to the nurse aide because it

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identifies protected health information that must remain confidential.

Question 49

When preparing to shower a resident, what should the nurse aide do next after checking the water temperature?

Answer 49

Ask the resident to check the water temperature

Question 50

The heart is an important muscle for which body system?

Answer 50

Circulatory