The nurse aide is responsible for all of the following fire prevention measures EXCEPT:
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What is the term for a device used to take the place of a missing body part?
-External rotation
-Abduction
-Pronation
-Prosthesis
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The Heimlich maneuver (abdominal thrusts) is used for a client who has
-a bloody nose
-a blocked airway
-impaired eyesight
-fallen out of bed
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The most comfortable position for a resident with a respiratory problem is
-Supine
-Lateral
-Prone
-Fowler's
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The nurse aide sees a client spill water on the floor in the hall. Another client is walking down the hall. The nurse aide SHOULD
-call housekeeping.
-call the nurse.
-leave the spill.
-clean up the spill.
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The electric shaver that the nurse aide is using to shave a client begins to spark and smoke. What should the nurse aide do FIRST?
-Call the nurse in charge.
-Finish shaving the client as quickly as possible
-Unplug the shaver
-Use the roommate's shaver to finish the shave
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When transferring a client, MOST of the client's weight should be supported by the nurse aide's
-shoulders
-back
-wrists
-legs
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The nurse aide is going to help the client walk from the bed to a chair. What should the nurse aide put on the client's feet?
-Nothing
-Rubber-soled slippers or shoes
-Socks or stockings only
-Cloth-soled slippers
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Physical restraints are used MOST often
-at the roommate's request.
-when staff is short.
-to prevent client injury.
-at the family's request.
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Which of the following is NOT considered to be a way to restrain a client?
-Pain management
-A hand mitt
-Lap buddy/tray
-A sedative
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A client needs to be repositioned but is heavy, and the nurse aide is not sure she can move the client alone. The nurse aide should
-ask another nurse aide to help
-have the family do it
-try to move the client alone
-go on to another task
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Insulin, a hormone, regulates
-The amount of salt retained in the blood
-The rhythm of the heart
-The amount of sugar in the blood
-The strength of the skeletal muscles
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NPO means
-Only ice chips per mouth
-Nothing by mouth except water
-Nothing by mouth
-Nothing per ostomy
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Clean bed linen placed in a client's room but NOT used should be
-returned to the linen closet
-used for a client in the next room
-taken to the nurse in charge
-put in the dirty linen container
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When taking a client's radial pulse, the nurse aide's fingertips should be placed on the client's
-elbow.
-wrist.
-neck.
-chest.
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When taking an oral temperature, it is important to
-put lubricant on the thermometer.
-place the thermometer in the rectum.
-place the thermometer under the tongue.
-place the thermometer under the arm.
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What is the FIRST thing a nurse aide should do when finding an unresponsive client?
-Call for help
-Call family
-Start compressions
-Close the door
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When operating a manual bed, the nurse aide should remember to
-elevate the client's head at all times.
-keep the bed in the neutral position.
-fold cranks under bed.
-lock the wheels when the cranks are folded.
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Which of the following best helps reduce pressure on the bony prominences?
-Several pillows
-Repositioning every shift
-Flotation mattress
-Sheepskin
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To avoid pulling the catheter when turning a male client, the catheter tube must be taped to the client's
-bed frame
-upper thigh
-bed sheet
-hip
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While making an empty bed, the nurse aide sees that the side rail is broken. The nurse aide SHOULD
-warn the client to be careful when she gets back into bed.
-wait for the next safety check to report the broken side rail.
-tie the side rail in the raised position until it is fixed.
-report the broken side rail immediately.
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The purpose for padding side rails on the client's bed is to
-use them as a restraint
-protect the client from injury
-keep the client warm
-have a place to connect the call signal
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What type of fire can be put out with water?
-Grease
-Chemical
-Electrical
-Paper
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When helping a client who is recovering from a stroke to walk, the nurse aide should assist
-on the client's strong side
-on the client's weak side
-from behind the client
-with a wheelchair
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How many tips does a quad-cane base have?
-4
-1
-2
-3
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The nursing care plan states, "Transfer with mechanical lift." however, the client is very agitated. To transfer the client, the nurse aide SHOULD
-keep wheels unlocked so the lift can move with the client.
-get assistance to move the client.
-place the client in the lift.
-lift the client without the mechanical device.
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To be sure that a client's weight is measured accurately, the client should be weighed
-after a meal
-by a different nurse aide
-after a good night's sleep
-at the same time of day
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Which of the following is a correct measurement of urinary output?
-300 cc
-40 oz
-2 cups
-1 quart
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A client is paralyzed on the right side. The nurse aide should place the signaling device
-on the right side of the bed near the client's hand.
-under the pillow.
-on the left side of the bed near the client's hand.
-at the foot of the bed.
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Which of the following people provide treatment for persons who have difficulty talking due to disorders such as a stroke or physical defects?
-Physical therapist
-Speech therapist
-Occupational therapist
-Registered nurse
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While eating dinner a client starts to choke and turn blue. The nurse aide SHOULD
-call for assistance and perform the Heimlich maneuver (abdominal thrusts).
-slap the client on the back until the food dislodges.
-immediately remove the client's food tray and go find the nurse in charge.
-give the client a drink of water.
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The nurse aide is walking with a client confined to a wheelchair when the facility fire alarm system is activated. The client becomes excited from the noise. The nurse aide SHOULD
-leave the client to search for help.
-comfort the client while moving to a safe place.
-lock the client's wheelchair and check the surrounding area for smoke.
-push the wheelchair out of the hallway and carry the client out of the facility.
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For safety, when leaving a client alone in a room, the nurse aide SHOULD
-leave the bed elevated in highest position.
-place signaling device within client's reach.
-keep the door tightly closed.
-apply a restraint to the client.
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The equipment you need to gather to do unconscious oral care would include
-Toothbrush
-toothette/mouth swab
-Toothpaste
-All of the above
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When caring for a client who uses a protective device (restraint), the nurse aide SHOULD
-assess the client once every hour.
-assure the protective device is tight.
-check the client's body alignment.
-release the protective device once a shift.
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To convert four ounces of juice to milliliters (ml), the nurse aide should multiply
-4 x 30 ml
-4 x 15 ml
-4 x 10 ml
-4 x 5 ml
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To lift an object using good body mechanics, the nurse aide SHOULD
-hold the object away from the body.
-bend knees and keep back straight.
-lift with abdominal muscles.
-Keep both feet close together.
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The nurse aide notices that the client's radio cord is draped across a chair in order to reach the nearest outlet. The FIRST thing the nurse aide should do is
-tell the client the radio is a safety hazard and take it away.
-take the radio to the activities room and tell the client to listen to it there.
-see if any changes can be made so that the radio can be plugged in safely.
-unplug the radio and ask the client not to use it.
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A client is to be assisted out of bed to sit in a wheelchair. Which action would make this procedure safe?
-place the bed in the low position
-release the wheel brakes
-place a pillow on the wheelchair seat
-lower both footrest pedals
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If the nurse aide discovers fire in a client's room, the FIRST thing to do is
-open a window
-call the nurse in charge
-remove the client
-try to put out the fire
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The brain is part of the
-endocrine system
-locomotor system
-nervous system
-exocrine system
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Signs and symptoms of shock may include
-Hyperventilation
-Low blood pressure, tachycardia, clammy, pale skin
-Absence of respirations and pulse
-Increased blood pressure, bradycardia, and flushed skin
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What is the best way of keeping a skilled nursing facility from having an unpleasant odor?
-Use an air freshener regularly
-Empty bedpans and change linens in a timely manner.
-There is nothing you can do.
-Keep all the windows open.
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Before performing any procedure a nurse aide must
-identify the patient
-explain the procedure
-wash your hands
-all of the above.
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Drainage bags from urinary catheters should always
-have their output measured each week.
-be kept below the level of the bladder.
-be fastened securely to the bed frame.
-be changed every shift.
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Post-partum refers to
-The period of time right before delivery of a baby
-The period of time right after death.
-The period of time after a delivery of a baby
-The period of time just before death.
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The recommended position for giving an enema is
-Semi-fowlers
-Left Sims
-Prone
-Supine
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On what side should the patient lie for an enema?
-The side closer to the restroom.
-Whichever side is more comfortable.
-Left.
-Right.
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Mrs. Shumway has an order for I&O. You have picked up her breakfast and note she drank half of a 6oz. glass of juice, 4oz. of milk, and 8oz. of coffee, you document
-920cc
-450 cc
-685cc
-240cc
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The circulatory system consists of the
-heart, aorta, pulmonary vessels, lungs
-heart, arteries, veins and capillaries.
-blood vessels, lymph nodes, spleen
-blood vessels, arteries, veins and capillaries
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Meal trays have arrived. Before serving each tray the nurse aide should
-check the temperature of the food.
-ask patients if they are hungry.
-ask about dietary restrictions.
-check each armband, even on familiar patients.
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Normal urine color is
-Yellow
-Brown
-Colorless
-Red
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The charge nurse has asked you to take Mrs. Shumway's vital signs. You know you must first
-Wash your hands
-Identify the patient and introduce yourself
-Gather appropriate equipment
-All of the above
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The opening of the colostomy to the outside of the body is called the
-Rectum
-Stoma
-Insertion site.
-None of the above
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Continuing education is
-necessary for recertification in many states.
-a professional standard.
-important for keeping abreast of new development.
-all of the above.
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While taking a rectal temperature the nurse aide should insert the thermometer and
-stay in the room until it is time to read the temperature.
-go on his break.
-hold onto the thermometer until it can be removed.
-take care of other patients and return in three minutes.
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Mrs. Sparks is an 83-year-old female patient who suffers from the late effects of a CVA. she has {L} sided hemiplegia. This is
-L arm contracture
-L arm and leg itching
-Paralysis on the left side of the body
-Rash to the L arm
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A resident with an ileostomy evacuates feces through the
-Jejunum
-ileum
-Anus
-Colon
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A patient complains that her hand hurts where the IV is running. The nurse assistant notices that the hand is puffy. The best thing to do is
-notify the IV nurse that the infusion appears to have infiltrated.
-put ice onto the hand.
-reassure the patient that needles always hurt.
-notify the medication nurse that the patient is complaining of pain.
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Which of the following measurements you obtained from Mrs. Shumway should be reported immediately to the charge nurse?
-Respiration 20
-Temperature 99F
-Pulse 74
-B/P 190/114
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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
-had visitors that day.
-had breakfast.
-ate too much sugar.
-has diabetes.
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You are caring for Mr. Brown who has a diagnosis of COPD. His SpO2 is 82%. He is currently receiving O2 via Nasal Cannula @ 2 liters/min. What do you do?
-Turn up the O2 to 4 liters/min
-Report it STAT to your nurse.
-Ask Mr. Brown to take breaths more frequently.
-Switch the nasal cannula to a mask.
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Mrs. Shumway's nursing care plan lists CHF (Congestive Heart Failure) as her primary dx. (diagnosis). You would expect her ADL routine to include
-Placement of TED hose after ambulation
-Daily jog around the facility for 1 hour
-Encourage oral fluids
-Daily am weight measurement
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Which of the following is associated with smoking?
-vitamin C deficiency.
-Pneumonia.
-heart attacks.
-all of the above.
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In report the nurse aide is told that one of her patients has been ordered NPO after midnight. The aide should
-offer frequent snacks.
-note all water the patient drinks and all output.
-take away the water pitcher at midnight.
-ask the patient if he is having any pain.
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A patient appears more pale than usual. The nurse aide should
-note it on the chart.
-offer a glass of water.
-get the patient a snack.
-ask the patient how he feels and take his vital signs immediately.
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In the Nursing Care Plan you note it is written; "O2 per N/C @3L, Orthopnea pos. as needed". As a CNA you know this means
-Resident is to be ambulated every 3 hours
-Orient new client @ 3:00 to orthopedic unit
-Resident has oxygen with a nasal cannula on three liters, assist to sit in Fowlers
-Oral care every 3 hours
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A professional and safe working appearance would include
-Carefully manicured acrylic nails
-Sandals, t-shirt and name-tag
-Jewelry that reflects your fun personality
-Clean, wrinkle free uniform, short fingernails, off-the-shoulder hair
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A patient has a diagnosis of psoriasis. Her nurse aide should
-avoid contact with the highly contagious lesions.
-wear gloves for patient care.
-wear a mask when entering the room.
-treat her the same as any other patient with a non-infectious disease.
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Most of our calories should come from
-fats
-protein
-vitamins
-carbohydrates
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To help ensure adequate circulation to prevent skin breakdown, you could
-Perform active or passive range-of-motion exercises
-Change the patient's position frequently
-Give back massages
-All of the above
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Your resident consumed a bowl of soup that was 180 cc of liquid. How many ounces was that?
-6 oz
-4 oz
-5 oz
-7 oz
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Who orders a warm or cold application?
-Director of nursing
-Nurse
-You as a CNA can if you think it is necessary
-doctor
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When caring for a resident with an indwelling Foley catheter it is important to
-Tuck the tubing under the patient's leg to keep it off the floor
-Pin the tubing to the resident gown
-Check the bag and tubing frequently for adequate urinary flow
-Withhold fluids if the bag is too full
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A nurse assistant notices red marks on a resident's back and buttocks. The aide acts in the knowledge that
-it takes a doctor's order to rub skin with lotion.
-patients can only be turned every two hours.
-the skin can break down if nothing is done.
-red marks are not a problem.
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A nurse aide notices blood in a patient's IV tubing. The aide should
-notify the IV nurse.
-do nothing; that's normal.
-stop the IV.
-try to flush the tubing.
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Which of the following should be reported immediately?
-Temperature of 99.4
-A pulse of 90
-Respirations of 12
-A blood pressure of 90/40
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Which of the following is not true of blindness?
-Always identify yourself before touching a blind person.
-Diabetes is an important cause of blindness.
-Ask if a blind person needs help before giving assistance.
-Most legally blind or visually-impaired people have no sight at all.
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Mrs. Hernandez had a hip replacement and is admitted to the long term care facility for rehabilitation. Her condition is
-Tonic
-Acute
-Chronic
-Obstetric
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The safest way to confirm a resident's identity is
-Ask the resident's room mate
-Look at the door number and compare to your room list
-Check an ID bracelet or tag attached to the resident
-Call the person by name and see if they answer