The nurse aide is using an electric shaver to shave a client when it begins to spark and smoke. Which of
the following actions SHOULD the nurse aide take? - ✔✔A.) Call the nurse in charge
B.) Finish shaving the client
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The nurse aide is using an electric shaver to shave a client when it begins to spark and smoke. Which of
the following actions SHOULD the nurse aide take? - ✔✔A.) Call the nurse in charge
B.) Finish shaving the client as quickly as possible
C.) Use the roommate's shaver to finish shaving the client
D.) Unplug the shaver
The answer is D, unplug the shaver.
The nurse aide is caring for a client who has right-sided paralysis. The nurse aide SHOULD place the
signaling device - ✔✔A.) On the left side of the bed near the client's hand
B.) On the right side of the bed near the client's hand
C.) Under the pillow
D.) At the foot of the bed
The answer is A, on the left side of the bed near the client's hand
The nurse aide is preparing to lift a client using proper body mechanics. The nurse aide SHOULD - ✔✔A.)
Keep both feet close together
B.) Lift with abdominal muscles
C.) Bend knees and keep back straight
D.) Hold the object away from the body
The answer is C, bend the knees and keep back straight
The nurse aide is caring for a client who needs to be transferred. The nursing care plan states, "transfer
with mechanical lift". However, the client is very agitated. To transfer the client, the nurse aide SHOULD
- ✔✔A.) Lift the client without the mechanical device
B.) Place the client in the liftC.) Get assistance to move the client
D.) Keep wheels unlocked so the lift can move with the client
The answer is C, get assistance to move the client
The nurse aide is assisting a client with eating. The client begins to choke and turn blue. The nurse aide
SHOULD - ✔✔A.) Immediately remove the client's food tray and go find the nurse in charge
B.) Slap the client on the back until the food dislodges
C.) Call for assistance and perform the Heimlich maneuver (abdominal thrust)
D.) Give the client a drink of water
The answer is C, call for assistance and perform the Heimlich maneuver (abdominal thrust)
The nurse aide is providing evening care for a client with a full set of dentures. Proper procedure
requires that the dentures be placed: - ✔✔A.) In the client's bathroom on the sink
B.) In tissue on the bedside stand
C.) Under the client's pillow
D.) In a denture cup with the client's name on it
The answer is D, in a denture cup with the client's name on it
What type of fire can be put out with water? - ✔✔A.) Electrical
B.) Grease
C.) Paper
D.) Chemical
The answer is C, paper
The nurse aide is responsible for all of the following fire prevention measures EXCEPT - ✔✔A.) Taking
cigarettes and matches away from all clients and visitors
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