NNAAP - NURSING ASSISTANT PRACTICE EXAM 1 (Already passed)

1. When assisting a client in learning how to use a cane, the nurse aide stands - ANSWER Standing slightly behind the client at her weak side better enables the nurse aide to prevent falls. 2. When working with a clie ...

1. When assisting a client in learning how to use a cane, the nurse aide stands - ANSWER Standing slightly behind the client at her weak side better enables the nurse aide to prevent falls. 2. When working with a client who has urinary retention, the nurse aide can expect that the client will - ANSWER Urinary retention means that the client cannot urinate. This problem should be reported to the nurse as soon as it is noted. 3. Aging-related hearing changes result in older clients gradually losing their ability to hear - ANSWER Age-related hearing loss, also called presbycusis, results in older persons gradually losing their ability to hear high-pitched sounds. 4. The best way to safely identify your patient is by - ANSWER A confused patient may answer to any name or lie down in any bed. 5. A client is on a bowel and bladder training program and has not had a bowel movement in three days. The nurse aide should - ANSWER The nurse aide should report this problem, as nurse aides cannot do any of the interventions on their own. 6. The proper medical abbreviation for before meals is - ANSWER The proper medical abbreviation for before meals is a.c. 7. A client diagnosed with hypertension will most likely have a history of - ANSWER Hypertension is the medical term for high blood pressure, so the client will most likely have this problem in his history, although it may now be controlled with medication. 8. A patient who has difficulty chewing or swallowing will need what type of diet? - ANSWER A mechanical soft diet is easy to chew, swallow, and digest. 9. An elderly resident with Alzheimer's disease cannot find her room. How can the nurse aide help the client feel more independent? - ANSWER A familiar object can enable the client to find her room on her own, helping her feel more independent. 10. How often should a patient's intake and output records be totaled? - ANSWER Input and output are totaled once per shift, as well as every 24 hours. 11. Which of the following should the nursing assistant observe and record when admitting a client? - ANSWER Bruising may be due to accidents, abuse, medications, or illness, and should be recorded and reported. 12. When responding to a client on the intercom, the nursing assistant should say - ANSWER Always give your name and position when answering the call bell, and politely ask the client what she wants. 13. Which of the following things should the nurse aide do to familiarize new clients with their surroundings? - ANSWER Make sure clients know how to call for help. 14. When arranging a client's room, the nursing assistant should do all of the following EXCEPT - ANSWER Nursing assistants are not allowed to administer medications. 15. When assisting a client out of bed, the nurse aide should always - ANSWER Always use proper body mechanics when moving clients. 16. How often should clients be repositioned during an eight-hour shift? - ANSWER Clients should be turned every two hours to prevent decubiti. 17. Which of the following is the correct procedure for serving a meal to a client who must be fed? - ANSWER An aide should not bring the tray into the room until he has time to feed the client. 18. The most serious problem that wrinkles in the bedclothes can cause is - ANSWER The most serious problem that wrinldes in the bedclothes can cause patients are decubitus ulcers, or decubiti. 19. Restorative care begins - ANSWER Restorative care begins as early as possible to prevent further disability. 20. Before placing a client in Fowler's position, the nurse aide should - ANSWER Caregivers should always explain procedures first, so b is the correct answer. 21. During hand washing, the nurse aide accidentally touches the inside of the sink while rinsing the soap off. The next action is to - ANSWER The aide has contaminated her hands and must start over. 22. How should a nurse aide dress for a job interview? - ANSWER First impressions are critical, so nurse aides should wear business attire. 23. An ambulatory client is newly admitted. Before leaving the client alone, the nurse aide should - ANSWER New clients should always know how to call for help before being left alone. 24. When lifting a heavy object, the correct method would be to bend at the - ANSWER Keeping the back straight forces the body to use the strong leg muscles. 25. When should nurse aides wash their hands? - ANSWER Nurse aides should wash their hands after client care to prevent cross-contamination. 26. When assisting a client with eating, one of the first things the nurse aide should do is - ANSWER Always remember to consider infection control. 27. A patient has a new cast on her right arm. While caring for her, it is important to first observe for - ANSWER A new cast may cut off circulation. Choice c reminds the nurse aide to check for circulatory impairment. 28. Encouraging a client to take part in activities of daily living (ADLs) such as bathing, combing hair, and feeding is - ANSWER Rehabilitation should always be part of the care plan. 29. In caring for a confused elderly man, it is important to remember to - ANSWER Make sure to follow agency policy. 30. Before assisting a client into a wheelchair, the first action would be to check if the - ANSWER Before assisting a patient into a wheelchair, check to see if the wheels of the chair are locked. 31. A client has a weak left side. When transferring the client from the bed to the wheelchair, the nurse aide should stand - ANSWER Assist the client at the client's weak side.