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When assisting a client in learning to use a walker, it is
important to:
A. stand behind him and use a transfer belt.
B. put padding all the way around the top rim.
C. let him walk by himself so he gains independence.
D. let him practice using the walker on the day he is
discharged.
The correct answer is A. Standing behind him and
using a transfer belt protects both the client and the
aide.
Urinary retention refers to
A. a normal output of urine.
B. an inability to urinate.
C. Incontinence.
D. a large output of urine
The correct answer is B. Urinary retention refers to an
inability to urinate. Retention of urine is a symptom
that should be reported to the charge nurse as soon
as it is noted.
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Normal hearing loss in aging is usually related to the
ability to hear
A. high-pitched sounds.
B. loud sounds.
C. all sounds.
D. rapid speech.
The correct answer is A. Because of this aspect of
hearing loss, the aged hear well if you lower your
voice. Shouting in a high-pitched voice does not help.
The best way to safely identify your patient is by
A. asking his name.
B. calling his name and waiting for his response.
C. checking the bed plate.
D. checking the name tag
The correct answer is D. A confused patient may
answer to any name or lie down in any bed.
Mrs. Jones is on a bowel and bladder training
program. She has not had a bowel movement for three
days. What should the nurse aide do?
A. Report it to the charge nurse.
B. Give the patient an enema.
C. Offer prune juice.
D. Increase fluids.
The correct answer is A. The nurse aide should report
it to the charge nurse. Nurse aides cannot order a
procedure or increase fluids. Anything unusual must
be reported to the nurse in charge.
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The proper medical abbreviation for before meals is
A. p.c.
B. b.i.d.
C. a.c.
D. t.i.d.
The correct answer is C. The proper medical
abbreviation for before meals is a.c.
The proper medical term for high blood pressure is
A. diabetes.
B. hypertension.
C. hypotension.
D. CVA.
The correct answer is B. The proper medical term for
high blood pressure is hypertension
A patient who has difficulty chewing or swallowing will
need what type of diet?
A. clear liquid
B. low residue
C. bland
D. mechanical soft
The correct answer is D. A mechanical soft diet is easy
to chew, swallow, and digest.
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When assisting a client in learning to use a walker, it is
important to:
A. stand behind him and use a transfer belt.
B. put padding all the way around the top rim.
C. let him walk by himself so he gains independence.
D. let him practice using the walker on the day he is
discharged.
The correct answer is A. Standing behind him and
using a transfer belt protects both the client and the
aide.
Urinary retention refers to
A. a normal output of urine.
B. an inability to urinate.
C. Incontinence.
D. a large output of urine
The correct answer is B. Urinary retention refers to an
inability to urinate. Retention of urine is a symptom
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Normal hearing loss in aging is usually related to the
ability to hear
A. high-pitched sounds.
B. loud sounds.
C. all sounds.
D. rapid speech.
The correct answer is A. Because of this aspect of
hearing loss, the aged hear well if you lower your
voice. Shouting in a high-pitched voice does not help.
The best way to safely identify your patient is by
A. asking his name.
B. calling his name and waiting for his response.
C. checking the bed plate.
D. checking the name tag
The correct answer is D. A confused patient may
answer to any name or lie down in any bed.
Mrs. Jones is on a bowel and bladder training
program. She has not had a bowel movement for three
days. What should the nurse aide do?
A. Report it to the charge nurse.
B. Give the patient an enema.
C. Offer prune juice.
D. Increase fluids.
The correct answer is A. The nurse aide should report
it to the charge nurse. Nurse aides cannot order a
procedure or increase fluids. Anything unusual must
be reported to the nurse in charge.
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The proper medical abbreviation for before meals is
A. p.c.
B. b.i.d.
C. a.c.
D. t.i.d.
The correct answer is C. The proper medical
abbreviation for before meals is a.c.
The proper medical term for high blood pressure is
A. diabetes.
B. hypertension.
C. hypotension.
D. CVA.
The correct answer is B. The proper medical term for
high blood pressure is hypertension
A patient who has difficulty chewing or swallowing will
need what type of diet?
A. clear liquid
B. low residue
C. bland
D. mechanical soft
The correct answer is D. A mechanical soft diet is easy
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