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NPO means - Ans-Nothing by mouth To avoid pulling the catheter when turning a male client, the catheter tube must be taped to the client's - Ans-upper thigh A client is to be assisted out of bed... to sit in a wheelchair. Which action would make this procedure safe? - Ans-place the bed in the low position The nurse aide is responsible for all of the following fire prevention measures EXCEPT - Ans-taking cigarettes and matches away from all clients and visitors How many tips does a quad-cane base have? - Ans-4 To convert four ounces of juice to milliliters (ml), the nurse aide should multiply - Ans-4 x 30 ml 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? - Ans-unplug the shaver Which of the following is a correct measurement of urinary output? - Ans-cc The most comfortable position for a resident with a respiratory problem is - Ans-fowler's The Heimlich maneuver (abdominal thrusts) is used for a client who has - Ans-a blocked airway What type of fire can be put out with water? - Ans-paper Insulin, a hormone, regulates - Ans-the amount of sugar in the blood To lift an object using good body mechanics, the nurse aide SHOULD - Ans-bend knees and keep back straight The purpose for padding side rails on the client's bed is to - Ans-protect the client from injury 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 - Ans-see if any changes can be made so that the radio can be plugged in safely 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 - Ans-comfort the client while moving to a safe place Which of the following best helps reduce pressure on the bony prominences? - Ans-flotation mattress When caring for a client who uses a protective device (restraint), the nurse aide SHOULD - Ans-check the clients body alignment When transferring a client, MOST of the client's weight should be supported by the nurse aide's - Ans-legs When helping a client who is recovering from a stroke to walk, the nurse aide should assist - Ans-on the client's weak side When taking an oral temperature, it is important to - Ans-place thermometer under the tongue When taking a client's radial pulse, the nurse aide's fingertips should be placed on the client's - Ans-wrist If the nurse aide discovers fire in a client's room, the FIRST thing to do is - Ans-remove the client 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 - Ans-clean up the spill While eating dinner a client starts to choke and turn blue. The nurse aide SHOULD - Ans-call for assistance and perform the heimlich maneuver (abdominal thrusts) While making an empty bed, the nurse aide sees that the side rail is broken. The nurse aide SHOULD - Ans-report the broken side rail immediatly 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? - Ans-rubber-soled slippers or shoes The equipment you need to gather to do unconscious oral care would include - Ans-toothette / mouth swab To be sure that a client's weight is measured accurately, the client should be weighed - Ans-at the same time of day When operating a manual bed, the nurse aide should remember to - Ans-fold cranks under bed Which of the following is NOT considered to be a way to restrain a client? - Ans-pain management What is the term for a device used to take the place of a missing body part? - Ans-prosthesis A client is paralyzed on the right side. The nurse aide should place the signaling device - Ans-on the left side of the bed near the client's hand Physical restraints are used MOST often - Ans-to prevent client injury 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 - Ans-ask another nurse aide to help The nursing care plan states, "Transfer with mechanical lift." however, the client is very agitated. To transfer the client, the nurse aide SHOULD - Ans-get assistance to move the clent What is the FIRST thing a nurse aide should do when finding an unresponsive client? - Ans-call for help For safety, when leaving a client alone in a room, the nurse aide SHOULD - Ans-place the signaling device within client's reach Which of the following people provide treatment for persons who have difficulty talking due to disorders such as a stroke or physical defects? - Ans-speech therapist Clean bed linen placed in a client's room but NOT used should be - Ans-put in the dirty linen container On what side should the patient lie for an enema? - Ans-left (sim's position) Which of the following measurements you obtained from Mrs. Shumway should be reported immediately to the charge nurse? - Ans-BP 190/114 Who orders a warm or cold application? - Ans-doctor A patient appears more pale than usual. The nurse aide should - Ans-ask the patient how he feels and take his vital signs immediately The brain is part of the ________ system - Ans-nervous A patient has a diagnosis of psoriasis. Her nurse aide should - Ans-treat her the same way as any other patient with a non-infectious disease Your resident consumed a bowl of soup that was 180 cc of liquid. How many ounces was that? - Ans-6 oz (30 cc = 1 oz) While taking a rectal temperature the nurse aide should insert the thermometer and - Ans-hold onto the thermometer until it can be removed What is the best way of keeping a skilled nursing facility from having an unpleasant odor? - Ans-empty bedpans and change linens in a timely manner A professional and safe working appearance would include - Ans-clean, wrinkle free uniform, short fingernails, off-the-shoulder hair Signs and symptoms of shock may include - Ans-- low blood pressure - tachycardia - clammy, pale skin A nurse assistant notices red marks on a resident's back and buttocks. The aide acts in the knowledge that - Ans-the skin can break down if nothing is done 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 - Ans-paralysis on the left side of the body Which of the following is associated with smoking? - Ans-- pneumonia - vitamin C deficiency - heart attacks Most of our calories should come from - Ans-carbohydrates Mrs. Hernandez had a hip replacement and is admitted to the long term care facility for rehabilitation. Her condition is - Ans-acute [Show More]

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