A client complains to the nurse aide another nurse neglected her. The nurse aide
should: - Answer Report the complaint
When approaching a client with Alzheimer's disease, the nurse aide should: - Answer
Speak calmly and use simple words
The nurse aide is giving care to Mr M while the nurse aide performs his care, Mr M calls
the nurse aide by the name of his son who died several years ago. The nurse aide's
BEST response would be: - Answer Aak Mr M about his favorite memories of his son
An angry client curses loudly at the nurse aide. It would be BEST for the nurse aide to: -
Answer Ask the client what is bothering him or her
A client gives the nurse aide $50 as a birthday gift. The nurse aide should: - Answer
Politely refuse the gift
The nurse aide finds a client's medication on the floor of the client's room. The nurse
aide should: - Answer Return the medication to the nurse or supervisor
The nurse aide does not like working with another staff member. The BEST thing for the
nurse aide to do: - Answer Talk to the staff member and try to work out the problem.
How many times during a shift should the nurse aide wash his/her hands: - Answer
Before and after each contact with the client
What should the nurse aide do when a client with Alzheimer's disease seems
depressed and quiet? - Answer Observe the client for non-verbal communication
The Heimlich maneuver (abdominal thrust) should be use if the client is: - Answer
Choking
If a nurse aide discovers a small fire in a client's room, the nurse aide should FIRST: -
Answer Remove the client
A confused client becomes upset when he cannot find his way to the bathroom. How
should the nurse aide help his client? - Answer Walk the client to the bathroom and seat
him.
Mr H has been sad and depressed since he was admitted to the facility yesterday. What
would be the BEST thing for the nurse aide to do to Mr H? - Answer Introduce Mr H to
other clients and staff members
When caring for a client who is dying the nurse aide must: - Answer Pay special
attention to fluid intake and mouth care