Prometric Questions 126 - 150 | Well answered Questions

Prometric Questions 126 - 150 | Well answered Questions Prometric Questions 126 - 150 Multiple Choice Identify the choice that best completes the statement or answers the question. ____ 1. The nursing home is having a Christmas party.    A resident who is Jewish is not interested in going to the party.    The nurse aide should a. remind the resident how much the residents enjoy parties b. encourage the resident to go since so many other residents are attending c. respect the resident’s decision and ask what the resident would like to do d. ask if the resident participated in any activities for the Jewish Hanukah holiday ____ 2. While receiving personal care in bed, a resident begins to have a seizure.    The nurse aide should a. hold the resident down to reduce injury b. keep the airway open and prepare to do CPR c. call the charge nurse and remain with the resident d. place a tongue blade between the resident’s teeth ____ 3. A nurse aide hears another staff member yelling and cursing at a resident.    This is an example of a. resident neglect c. nurse aide carelessness b. resident abuse d. nurse aide non-compliance ____ 4. A resident reports having a very large bowel movement two days ago.    What should the nurse aide do first? a. report this to the charge nurse b. ask if this is a normal pattern for the resident’s body c. suggest the resident drink more water and increase foods with fiber d. check if the resident is getting a medication to help with bowel movements ____ 5. Which of the following is the most appropriate schedule for residents who are incontinent to receive perineal care? a. in the morning and at bedtime b. at the beginning and near the end of a shift c. whenever the resident is soiled with urine or stool d. every two hours when the nurse aide checks on the resident ____ 6. A resident is restrained. What observation should the nurse aide report to the nurse immediately? a. the resident states, “I do not like this thing.” b. the resident’s position needs to be adjusted c. the resident has suddenly become very agitated d. the restraint was removed according to the care plan schedule ____ 7. When providing foot care, the nurse aide observes an open sore on the resident’s foot.    The nurse aide should a. pat gently to dry and cover with a dry dressing before applying a sock b. stop the foot care immediately and ask the resident what happened c. report the skin opening to the charge nurse as soon as possible d. check the resident’s sock for any wound drainage ____ 8. The purpose of a gait or transfer belt is to a. limit physical contact with ill residents who are transferred or walked You cannot discriminate against religion it is urgent so you must tell the nurse and remain with the resident so they're safe it is verbal abuse if it isn't normal then there must be a problem. you want to give perineal care when are soiled so you can clean them, not at any specific time. that is a sign that they are not okay and can be taken as false imprisonment you don't work with wounds so you should report b. protect the nurse aide’s back when walking or transferring a resident c. help steady and support a resident when transferring or walking d. allow residents to transfer or walk independently ____ 9. A resident has a urinary catheter connected to a drainage bag.    Which action by the nurse aide shows correct handling of the catheter and the urinary drainage bag while the resident is in bed? a. hang the urinary drainage bag higher than the level of the resident’s bladder b. use the measurements on the drainage bag to measure urine output c. raise the bed to the highest position for better urine drainage d. wear gloves when emptying the urinary drainage bag ____ 10. A resident, who is usually alert and oriented, is having difficulty remembering where he is today.    What should the nurse aide do first? a. increase the resident’s fluids since dehydration causes confusion b. consider that some memory loss is a normal part of aging c. ask where the resident believes he is d. report the change to the charge nurse ____ 11. The nurse aide’s role in assisting with a bowel and bladder-retraining program includes a. being consistent with carrying out the toileting schedule b. notifying the family that the resident has been placed on the program c. determining the type of program best suited for the resident d. checking the resident every four hours for incontinence ____ 12. If a resident is lying in bed vomiting, why does the nurse aide need to help the resident to turn onto the resident’s side quickly? a. to get the resident into a more comfortable position b. to get towels placed to protect the bed linen c. to keep the vomit off the resident’s face d. to help prevent aspiration ____ 13. A few minutes before the end of the shift, a resident calls and whispers to the nurse aide, “I had an accident.    I wet myself.” What should the nurse aide do? a. explain that the next shift will assist the resident in a short time b. remove any wet clothing and place the resident on a dry underpad c. ask if the resident feels very uncomfortable d. provide incontinent care to the resident ____ 14. To help soften the beard before shaving with a disposable razor, the nurse aide should a. massage the beard area of the face gently b. rub the beard in the direction of the hair growth c. hold a warm, wet wash cloth against the face first d. lather the face with soap instead of shaving cream ____ 15. To help prevent the residents who are confused from accidentally leaving the nursing home, the nursing home may a. block exit doors c. place large stop signs on doors b. restrain residents d. keep confused residents in their rooms the gait belt allows for easy transfer and grasp on a patient wear gloves so bodily fluids don't get onto your hands. any obvious and out of their ordinary signs need to be reported to the nurse immediately. you are on a program and need to remain on schedule laying on their side adds for better breathing. provide care because they can't control their urination. so the residents face doesn't get cut residents are confused and don't know it's a bad thing to leave, so alerting them lets them know they can't leave. ____ 16. A resident likes to eat breakfast in the dining room with other residents.    The resident is slow when getting dressed each morning so the resident’s friends are often leaving when the resident gets to the dining room.    The nurse aide should a. set out clothing that the resident can dress in more quickly b. dress the resident to make sure the resident gets to breakfast earlier c. ask if there is any help the resident would like in the morning d. remind the resident that the friends will also be at activities later ____ 17. Which of the following is the nurse aide most likely to observe in a resident who has a low blood sugar? a. shakiness or trembling c. sweet breath odor b. thirst and dry mouth d. increased urine ____ 18. When counting a resident’s pulse, the nurse aide should a. notice if the rhythm of the heart beat is regular b. ask if the resident takes any heart medication c. consider the time of day when the pulse is taken d. multiply the rate by four if counted for 30 seconds ____ 19. Residents are most likely to feel the urge to have a bowel movement a. after taking a nap c. just before bedtime b. after eating a meal d. during the shift change ____ 20. When a person is receiving end-of-life care, the resident’s care plan is likely to include a. ways to best provide for the comfort of the resident b. exercises to help improve the resident’s strength c. frequent observation to help prevent confusion d. instructions for providing post-mortem care ____ 21. Which of the following best describes the daily routine needs of residents with dementia? a. it is important that the resident’s day be kept full of activities b. changing daily routine is often helpful to resident with dementia c. providing opportunities for activity and periods for rest is important d. following a strict schedule is required to decrease confusion ____ 22. A nurse aide is assigned to a resident with Alzheimer’s disease.    The nurse aide notices that today the resident restless and is pacing a lot.    The resident is also observed rubbing his stomach.    The nurse aide should report this change to the nurse and a. ask the resident when he had his last bowel movement b. check if the resident is hungry or needs to go to the bedroom c. try to keep the resident close to observe the resident throughout the shift d. allow the resident to move around as long he does not harm other residents ____ 23. Which of the following is a right of nursing home residents? a. to select the staff that will provide their care b. to have designated smoking areas in the facility c. to make decisions about their care and treatment d. to have activities offered throughout the day and evening shift ____ 24. Which of the following should be reported to the charge nurse immediately? a. a resident’s change in appetite offer to assist the resident so they can be there with their friends. if they have low blood sugar shakiness is a sign of that. if it's irregular it can be a bad sign improving strength could mean a healthier, longer life. having activities is important for maintaining a healthy mind and body. they may be hungry or tired. it is a residents right. b. a resident’s complaint of chest pain c. a resident who refuses to take a scheduled tub bath d. a resident who wanders is found napping in another resident’s bed it can be something urgent. Prometric Questions 126 - 150 Answer Section MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. ANS: C PTS: 1 2. ANS: C PTS: 1 3. ANS: B PTS: 1 4. ANS: B PTS: 1 5. ANS: C PTS: 1 6. ANS: C PTS: 1 7. ANS: C PTS: 1 8. ANS: C PTS: 1 9. ANS: D PTS: 1 10. ANS: D PTS: 1 11. ANS: A PTS: 1 12. ANS: D PTS: 1 13. ANS: D PTS: 1 14. ANS: C PTS: 1 15. ANS: C PTS: 1 16. ANS: C PTS: 1 17. ANS: A PTS: 1 18. ANS: A PTS: 1 19. ANS: B PTS: 1 20. ANS: A PTS: 1 21. ANS: C PTS: 1 22. ANS: B PTS: 1 23. ANS: C PTS: 1 24. ANS: B PTS: 1