Question 1

Mr. Joseph overhears the nurse aide speaking to the nurse about his roomate’s diagnosis and demands that the nurse aide discuss the roommate’s condition with him. The nurse aide should:

Accepted Answer

firmly but politely explain she cannot discuss another resident’s condition

Question 2

Headaches, nausea and pain would be called:

Accepted Answer

symptoms

Question 3

To remove a hearing aide the nurse aide should:

Accepted Answer

turn it off with the volume set at low

Question 4

What can the nurse aide give the resident who has an order for NPO?

Accepted Answer

no food or liquids

Question 5

The nurse aide reported bruises on Mr. Jenkins’ arm last week. Today, during A.M. care, there were more bruises. The nurse aide should:

Accepted Answer

report the abuse again, this time to a different nurse or call the abuse hotline at the state office

Question 6

Which environment promotes the growth of bacteria:

Accepted Answer

dark, warm, moist places

Question 7

Respect is demonstrated by the nurse aide for the resident by:

Accepted Answer

always listening to what the resident has to say

Question 8

The primary reason for combative behavior in a resident is:

Accepted Answer

anger and fear

Question 9

When lifting, the nurse aide should have his feet separated in the standing position to:

Accepted Answer

provide a wide base of support

Question 10

Mr. Smith refused to take a bath. The nurse aide bathed him anyway. What resident right was violated:

Accepted Answer

the right to refuse treatment

Question 11

A diabetic resident asks the nurse aide to cut her toenails. The nurse aide should:

Accepted Answer

tell the resident that the nurse aide can not do this, but will report it to the charge nurse

Question 12

A resident has refused to eat breakfast and lunch. The nurse aide should:

Accepted Answer

report the refusals to the nurse for further assessment

Question 13

Mr. Schwartz is concerned about his son and asks to speak to his rabbi. The nurse aid should:

Accepted Answer

ask the nurse to contact Mr. Schwartz's rabbi and invite him to visit

Question 14

When assisting a resident with a weak left side from a wheelchair, the nurse aide should support the client's:

Accepted Answer

weak side

Question 15

Signs of poor circulation are:

Accepted Answer

paleness, cold skin, edema

Question 16

If the resident is smoking and the nurse aide needs to take an oral temperature, what should the nurse aide do:

Accepted Answer

wait 15 minutes to take the temperature

Question 17

Constipation and indigestion can be result from:

Accepted Answer

slowed peristalsis

Question 18

The nurse aide is assigned to a resident with a diagnosis of aphasia. The nurse aide knows:

Accepted Answer

the resident can not talk

Question 19

A resident is NPO for tests. The nurse aid should:

Accepted Answer

remove the water pitcher and glass from the room

Question 20

All of the following are clues to aggressive behavior EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

depressed mood

Question 21

The plan, which begins on the resident's admission that assists when the resident goes home, is called:

Accepted Answer

discharge plan

Question 22

The nurse aide just admitted a new resident. Which of the following is the most restorative approach:

Accepted Answer

encourage the resident to participate in unpacking

Question 23

The nurse aide knows to wear which of the following to perform resident care:

Accepted Answer

a and b only

Question 24

A nurse aide reclines a resident in a geri-chair so the resident cannot attempt to stand. This is a violation of:

Accepted Answer

the resident's right to be free from restraints

Question 25

A resident weighs over 300 pounds and needs repositioned in the bed. The nurse aide should:

Accepted Answer

get another nurse aide to assist in repositioning the resident

Question 26

The loss of the ability to express one's self is:

Accepted Answer

speech therapy

Question 27

When transferring a heavy resident from the bed to a wheelchair for the first time:

Accepted Answer

the aide should review the care plan or check with the nurse

Question 28

You observe your co-worker verbally abusing a resident. What should you do:

Accepted Answer

do nothing, words won't hurt the resident

Question 29

To count a respiration, a respiration includes:

Accepted Answer

one inhalation and one exhalation

Question 30

A confused resident tells you there is a monster in the closet. The nurse aide should:

Accepted Answer

open the closet and show the resident nothing is there

Question 31

Which statement is TRUE concerning sexuality in the elderly:

Accepted Answer

the elderly men and women are attracted to each other

Question 32

Mrs. Jones is in her wheelchair in the hallway stating she needs a pillow behind her back. The nurse aide should:

Accepted Answer

get Mrs. Jones' pillow from her room and place it behind her back

Question 33

Forgetting to raise the side rails as ordered causes a resident to fall and be injured. This could be called:

Accepted Answer

neglect to keep the resident safe

Question 34

After Mr. Johnson's bath, the nurse aide realizes she needs another towel to completely dry Mr. Johnson. The nurse aide should:

Accepted Answer

ask another staff member to obtain a clean towel for her from the clean linen cart

Question 35

One of the major reasons the elderly person is incontinent of urine is:

Accepted Answer

the muscle that keeps urine in the bladder weakens

Question 36

A resident's dentures should be stored in

Accepted Answer

a labeled cup in water

Question 37

The nurse aide is making an occupied bed. Which of the following is the most restorative approach:

Accepted Answer

encourage the resident to help

Question 38

What is the purpose of using the chain of command in a long term care facility:

Accepted Answer

to keep communication about a problem flowing smoothly

Question 39

Proper body mechanics dictates that when lifting an object, the nurse aide place his feet:

Accepted Answer

12in - 18 in apart

Question 40

Negative body language would include:

Accepted Answer

placing hands on your hips

Question 41

During a bed bath, Mrs. Smith uses a washcloth to clean her perineal area and puts the washcloth into the basin of water, but the nurse aide needs to was Mrs. Smith’s face. The nurse aide should:

Accepted Answer

obtain a clean cloth, change the water in the basin and continue the bath

Question 42

Who supervises the work of a nursing aide:

Accepted Answer

the nurse

Question 43

How should the nurse aide position the resident to apply elastic stockings:

Accepted Answer

lying down in bed

Question 44

You hear another nurse aide tell a confused resident, "If you don't eat, I'll lock you in your room." You should:

Accepted Answer

tell the charge nurse

Question 45

The nurse aide documents that about 45 minutes after the resident is put to bed for an afternoon nap, the resident urinates in bed. To help with bladder training, the nurse aide should:

Accepted Answer

take the resident to the bathroom right before going to bed

Question 46

When lifting a heavy object, which muscle groups should be utilized:

Accepted Answer

muscles of legs

Question 47

Why should heat NOT be applied to a diabetic resident's feet?

Accepted Answer

diabetics have decreased sensitivity which means they cannot feel the heat and could cause a burn

Question 48

A foley catheter is used:

Accepted Answer

to drain the bladder and remove urine

Question 49

If a resident has long hair, which procedure can NOT be done by the nurse aide:

Accepted Answer

cutting the hair to remove tangles

Question 50

What is the best response if you are not sure how to use a piece of equipment:

Accepted Answer

ask the nurse to explain

Question 51

The nurse aide is caring for a diabetic resident. The nurse aide finds the resident trying to Scrape off a callous on the little toe. The nurse aide should FIRST:

Accepted Answer

Answer not available

Question 52

Water for the resident's bath should be:

Accepted Answer

110 degrees F

Question 53

Many elderly residents lose their appetite due to:

Accepted Answer

decrease in number of taste buds

Question 54

When communicating with a non-ambulatory resident, the nurse aide should use all of the following EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

block the view so the resident will listen

Question 55

The most basic rule of body mechanics is to:

Accepted Answer

bend from the knees and hips

Question 56

The exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide takes place:

Accepted Answer

in the lungs

Question 57

Diabetes mellitus make a resident more prone to develop:

Accepted Answer

infections

Question 58

Which is the best way to talk to a vision impaired resident:

Accepted Answer

verbally announce your presence before touching the resident

Question 59

The primary goal of restorative care is:

Accepted Answer

return the resident to a normal life at home

Question 60

A contracture (tightening, or shortening of a muscle) is caused by:

Accepted Answer

lack of movement of the muscle

Question 61

The fire alarm has sounded. The nurse aide should FIRST:

Accepted Answer

make sure all the residents are out of the hallway and close all doors

Question 62

When the nurse aide moves a joint during ROM (range of motion) exercises, and the resident complains of pain, the nurse aide should:

Accepted Answer

stop the movement at the point the pain occurs and report to the nurse

Question 63

Which of the following statements about nursing home admissions is false:

Accepted Answer

most people prefer to put elderly relatives in a long term care facility

Question 64

Mouth care should be given to an unconscious person:

Accepted Answer

every two hours