A client drinks 240 mL of soup, 120 mL of coffee, and 90 mL of juice for lunch. The client's total liquid intake for lunch is:
a. 360 mL
b. 450 mL
c. 480 mL
d. 520 mL - Ans-b. 450 mL
A client falls and suffers a d
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A client drinks 240 mL of soup, 120 mL of coffee, and 90 mL of juice for lunch. The client's total liquid intake for lunch is:
a. 360 mL
b. 450 mL
c. 480 mL
d. 520 mL - Ans-b. 450 mL
A client falls and suffers a deep cut on the forehead. What should the nurse aide do next?
a. take the client out to the hospital
b. help the client back to the bed
c. take the client into the bathroom to was out the cut
d. stay with the client and call for help - Ans-d. stay with the client and call for help
A client requests that the nurse aide call the client's spiritual advisor. The nurse aide should:
a. call the spiritual advisor for the client
b. ask why they want the advisor called
c. tell the client that this is not part of the nurse aide's job
d. tell the client that the aide will inform the nurse of the request - Ans-d. tell the client that the ide will inform the nurse of the request
A client wakes up during the night and asks for something to eat. The nurse aide should:
a. tell the client nothing is available at night
b. tell the client eating is not allowed at night
c. check clients diet before offering food
d. explain that breakfast is in 3 hours - Ans-c. check clients diet before offering nourishment
A client who is confused begins to cry and scream out for the client's parent. What should the nurse aide do next?
a. place the client in a geriatric chair
b. restrain the client to his bed
c. talk to the client in a calm voice about familiar things
d. leave the client alone in his room until he calms down - Ans-c. talk to the client in a calm voice about familiar things
A client with arthritis reports difficulty when cutting the food. What should the nurse aide do to encourage the client's independence in eating?
a. cut the food and feed the client
b. insist that the client eat the meal without help
c. Assist the client in cutting the food and encourage the client to use the special eating utensils
d. ask the dietary department to puree the client's food - Ans-c. assist the client in cutting the food and encourage the client to use the special eating utensils
After giving a client a back rub the nurse aide should always note:
a. the last time the client had a back rub
b. any change in the client's skin
c. client's weight
d. amount of lotion used - Ans-b. any change in the client's skin
Articles contaminated with blood or body fluids should be disposed of in the
a. trash
b. soiled utility room
c. biohazard container
d. soiled linen basket - Ans-c. biohazard container
Before entering a client's room, the aide should first:
a. turn lights on
b. identify self
c. knock on the door
d. call the client by the client's name - Ans-c. knock on the door
Before taking oral temperature of a client who has just finished a cold drink, the nurse should wait:
a. 20 minutes
b. 25-35 minutes
c. 45-55 minutes
d. at least 1 hour - Ans-a. 20 minutes
Frequent turning and repositioning of the client helps prevent:
a. cyanosis
b. indigestion
c. coronary disease
d. pressure injuries - Ans-d. pressure injuries
If an aide discovers a small fire in a client's room, the aide should first:
a. remove the client from any danger
b. extinguish the fire
c. contain the fire
d. sound the alarm - Ans-a. remove the client from any danger
Mouth care for a client who is unconscious must be done every:
a. 2 hours
b. 4 hours
c. 6 hours
d. 8 hours - Ans-a. 2 hours
Once a client has been pronounced dead, the responsibility of the nurse aide is to:
a. make sure the body is clean
b. call the family
c. leave the room
d. give spiritual care - Ans-a. make sure the body is clean
The client has been sad and depressed since being admitted into the facility yesterday. What would be the best thing for the nurse aide to do for the client?
a. arrange for the client's spiritual advisor to visit
b. turn on the TV in the client's room and leave the client alone
c. introduce the client to other clients and staff members
d. Force the client to take part in facility activities - Ans-c. introduce the client to other clients and staff members
The client's call light should always be placed:
a. on the bed
b. within the client's reach
c. on the client's right side
d. over the side rail - Ans-b. within the client's reach
The client's signaling device should be placed:
a. on the bed
b. within the client's reach
c. on the client's right side
d. over the rail - Ans-b. within the client's reach
The health care team member who assists the client with the performance of activities of daily living is the:
(A) social worker.
(B) occupational therapist.
(C) speech therapist.
(D) case manager. - Ans-b. occupational therapist
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