Practice Test 1 Flashcards
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?
Assist the resident and report the change to the charge nurse.
When a resident wears a restraint, the nurse aide must make sure the
restraint is applied following the manufacturer’s instructions.
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?
Remove the resident from the room.
When a resident’s husband begins telling the nurse aide how to care for his wife, the nurse aide should
understand that the husband wants staff aware of his wife’s needs.
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?
Invite the resident to sit down at the piano with the nurse aide.
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?
Turn and position the resident according to schedule.
When weighing a resident, it is important to make sure the
scale is balanced or calibrated before helping the resident onto the scale.
Which statement is true about the effects of aging?
Joints tend to be less flexible as a person ages.
When cleaning which area of the body, is it important to change the spot on the washcloth for each washing and rinsing stroke?
Perineal area
A resident is scheduled for a morning shower but is refusing to take one. The best response by the nurse aide is to
ask if the resident has another preference for bathing today.
When moving a resident in bed, a lift or turning sheet may be used to help prevent
shearing.
Shearing occurs when the fragile skin of an elderly resident sticks to the surface while being pulled across a sheet or bedding.
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?
Check to see if the tubing is kinked or bent.
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
call for the charge nurse immediately.
A resident says, “I am not going to eat this food. It is poisoned,” What is the best response by the nurse aide?
Ask if there is something else the resident would like to eat.
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?
Measure the resident again.
Areas of the body where bone lies close to the skin is known as
a pressure point.
Which foods are found on a high protein diet?
Meat and eggs
After reporting the observation of a red area on the resident’s hip, the nurse aide should expect that the
resident should be positioned to avoid pressure on the area.
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
report the situation to the charge nurse’s supervisor.
While receiving personal care in bed, a resident begins to have a seizure. The nurse aide should
call the charge nurse and remain with the resident.
The term vital signs refers to
temperature, pulse, and respirations.
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
check if the resident is hungry or needs to go to the bathroom.
What is the main purpose of a restorative care program?
Help the resident improve his/her level of functioning
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?
To help prevent aspiration
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?
Discuss the nurse aide’s lack of experience with the nurse.
Which of the following describes an important requirement when providing colostomy care?
Wear gloves for Standard Precautions.
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?
Call for help while keeping the resident calm.
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?
Stop the dressing to let the resident rest.
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
continue exercises but move onto another joint.
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?
Place the call light where the resident can reach it.
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?
“Can I help you to the bathroom now?”
Which of the following best describes how persons affected by Parkinson’s disease typically walk?
They shuffle their feet while taking small steps.
A nurse aide hears another staff member yelling and cursing at a resident. This is an example of
resident abuse.
To help soften the beard before shaving with a disposable razor, the nurse aide should
hold a warm, wet wash cloth against the face first.
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?
Report the observation to the charge nurse.
What is the best reason for giving frequent perineal care to residents?
It helps prevent skin breakdown.
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
taking the resident to the bathroom as needed.
A resident’s care plan provides the nurse aide with information about
specific care required for the resident and the goals of care.
When a resident is not able to stand, the resident’s height is usually measured by
taking the measurement from head to heels while the resident is flat in bed.
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
respect the resident’s decision and ask what the resident would like to do.
Why is it important to check the feet of a resident with diabetes at least once a day?
To look for sores on the feet the resident may not feel
A resident reports that his wrist watch is missing. The nurse aide should ask
for permission to help look around the resident’s room.
A resident who must stay in bed is at risk for developing
footdrop.
The first step the nurse aide should take when discovering a fire is to
remove any residents near the fire.
The purpose of a gait or transfer belt is to
help steady and support a resident when transferring or walking.
How much assistance does a resident receiving PROM need from the nurse aide?
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.
When giving perineal care to a male resident who is uncircumcised, the nurse aide should
push the foreskin back to clean.
The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) is important to the nurse aide because it
identifies protected health information that must remain confidential.
When preparing to shower a resident, what should the nurse aide do next after checking the water temperature?
Ask the resident to check the water temperature
The heart is an important muscle for which body system?
Circulatory
