NNAAP NURSE AIDE PRACTICE WRITTEN EXAM 1 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS What is the term for a device used to take the place of a missing body part?
A.) Pronation B.) Adbuction
C.) External rotation
D.) Prosthesis - ANSWER-D.) Prosthesis
When a client has left-sided weakness, what part of a sweater is put on first?
A.) Both sleeves B.) Left sleeve C.) Client's choice
D.) Right sleeve - ANSWER-B.) Left sleeve
It is appropriate for a nurse aide to share the information regarding a client's status with:
A.) Any one the nurse aide sees fit B.) The client's family members C.) The client's roomate
D.) The staff on the next shift - ANSWER-D.) The staff on the next shift
When helping a client who is recovering from a stroke to walk, the nurse aide should assist:
A.) On the client's strong side B.) On the client's weak side C.) From behind the client
D.) With a wheelchair - ANSWER-B.) On the client's weak side
The nurse aide is caring for a client who is agitated. The nurse aide SHOULD:
A.) Speak loudly so the client can hear the instructions B.) Ask to reassign the care of this client
C.) Talk in a slow, calm, reassuring manner
D.) Tell the client to be quiet - ANSWER-C.) Talk in a slow, calm reassuring manner
The purpose for padding side rails on the client's bed is to:
A.) Use them as a restraint
B.) Have a place to connect the call signal C.) Protect the client from injury
D.) Keep the client warm - ANSWER-C.) Protect the client from injury
Exercises that move each muscle and joint are called:
A.) Adduction
B.) Range of motion
C.) Abduction
D.) Rotation - ANSWER-B.) Range of motion
How can the nurse aide BEST help a client who is not accepting a loss?
A.) Leave the client alone
B.) Convince the client to accept the loss C.) Encourage the client to talk
D.) Discourage individual activity - ANSWER-C.) Encourage the client to talk
The Heimlich maneuver (abdominal thrust) is used for a client who has"
A.) A bloody nose B.) A blocked airway C.) Fallen out of bed
D.) Impaired eyesight - ANSWER-B.) A blocked airway
To BEST communicate with a client who is totally deaf, the nurse aide should:
A.) Smile frequently and speak loudly B.) Smile often and talk rapidly
C.) Avoid eye contact
D.) Write out information - ANSWER-D.) Write out information
The nurse aide is asked by a confused client what day it is. The nurse aide should:
A.) Explain that memory loss is natural and the date is not important B.) Ignore the request
C.) Point to the date on a calendar and say the date
D.) Provide the date and then test the client later - ANSWER-C.) Point to the date on a calendar
and say the date
To avoid pulling the catheter when turning a male client, the catheter tube must be taped to
the client's:
A.) Bed sheet B.) Upper thigh C.) Bed frame
D.) Hip - ANSWER-B.) Upper thigh
A.) Pronation B.) Adbuction
C.) External rotation
D.) Prosthesis - ANSWER-D.) Prosthesis
When a client has left-sided weakness, what part of a sweater is put on first?
A.) Both sleeves B.) Left sleeve C.) Client's choice
D.) Right sleeve - ANSWER-B.) Left sleeve
It is appropriate for a nurse aide to share the information regarding a client's status with:
A.) Any one the nurse aide sees fit B.) The client's family members C.) The client's roomate
D.) The staff on the next shift - ANSWER-D.) The staff on the next shift
When helping a client who is recovering from a stroke to walk, the nurse aide should assist:
A.) On the client's strong side B.) On the client's weak side C.) From behind the client
D.) With a wheelchair - ANSWER-B.) On the client's weak side
The nurse aide is caring for a client who is agitated. The nurse aide SHOULD:
A.) Speak loudly so the client can hear the instructions B.) Ask to reassign the care of this client
C.) Talk in a slow, calm, reassuring manner
D.) Tell the client to be quiet - ANSWER-C.) Talk in a slow, calm reassuring manner
The purpose for padding side rails on the client's bed is to:
A.) Use them as a restraint
B.) Have a place to connect the call signal C.) Protect the client from injury
D.) Keep the client warm - ANSWER-C.) Protect the client from injury
Exercises that move each muscle and joint are called:
A.) Adduction
B.) Range of motion
C.) Abduction
D.) Rotation - ANSWER-B.) Range of motion
How can the nurse aide BEST help a client who is not accepting a loss?
A.) Leave the client alone
B.) Convince the client to accept the loss C.) Encourage the client to talk
D.) Discourage individual activity - ANSWER-C.) Encourage the client to talk
The Heimlich maneuver (abdominal thrust) is used for a client who has"
A.) A bloody nose B.) A blocked airway C.) Fallen out of bed
D.) Impaired eyesight - ANSWER-B.) A blocked airway
To BEST communicate with a client who is totally deaf, the nurse aide should:
A.) Smile frequently and speak loudly B.) Smile often and talk rapidly
C.) Avoid eye contact
D.) Write out information - ANSWER-D.) Write out information
The nurse aide is asked by a confused client what day it is. The nurse aide should:
A.) Explain that memory loss is natural and the date is not important B.) Ignore the request
C.) Point to the date on a calendar and say the date
D.) Provide the date and then test the client later - ANSWER-C.) Point to the date on a calendar
and say the date
To avoid pulling the catheter when turning a male client, the catheter tube must be taped to
the client's:
A.) Bed sheet B.) Upper thigh C.) Bed frame
D.) Hip - ANSWER-B.) Upper thigh