NNAAP PRACTICE EXAM WITH 100% CORRECT ANSWERS 2024 LATEST UPDATE ALREADY GRADED A+

NNAAP PRACTICE EXAM WITH 100% CORRECT ANSWERS 2024 LATEST UPDATE ALREADY GRADED A+ 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 - RIGHT ANSWER -B) a blocked airway A client drinks 240mL of soup, 120mL of coffee, and 90mL of juice for lunch. The client's total liquid intake for lunch is? A) 360mL B) 450mL C) 480mL D) 520mL - RIGHT ANSWER -B) 450mL A client falls and suffers a deep cut on the forehead. What should the nurse aide do next? A) Take the client to the hospital B) Help the client back to bed C) Take the client to the bathroom to wash the cut D) Stay with the client and call for help - RIGHT ANSWER -D) Stay with the client and call for help A client is upset and crying over the recent death of her husband. How should the nurse aide respond? A) Tell her not to cry because it will make her feel sad B) Close the door and leave the client to cry alone C) Sit with the client and allow her to talk about her feelings D) Take the client to an activity to help her forget her husband - RIGHT ANSWER -C) Sit with the client and allow her to talk about her feelings A client needs to be repositioned but is heavy, and the nurse aide is not sure she can move the client alone. The nurse aide should: A) try to move the client alone B) have the family do it C) ask another nurse aide to help D) go on to another task - RIGHT ANSWER -C) ask another nurse aide to help A client requests that the nurse aide call the client's minister. The nurse aide should: A) tell the client that the nurse aide will inform the nurse of the client's request B) ignore the client's request C) call the client's priest themselves D) tell the client that they can call their priest themselves - RIGHT ANSWER -A) tell the client that the nurse aide will inform the nurse of the client's request A client wakes up during the night and asks for something to eat. The nurse aide SHOULD: A) explain that breakfast is coming in three hours B) check the client's diet before offering nourishment C) tell the client nothing is available at night D) tell the client that eating is not allowed during the night - RIGHT ANSWER -B) check the client's diet before offering nourishment A new client declines the offer to wear a clothing protector at lunch. The nurse aide SHOULD: A) respect the client's wishes B) put the clothing protector on the client C) tell the client that he must wear it D) report this to the nurse in charge - RIGHT ANSWER -A) respect the client's wishes A nurse aide can assist clients with their spiritual needs by: A) allowing clients to talk about their beliefs B) taking clients to the nurse aide's church C) avoiding any religious discussions D) talking about the nurse aide's own spiritual beliefs - RIGHT ANSWER -A) allowing clients to talk about their beliefs A nurse aide MUST wear gloves when: A) feeding a client B) doing range of motion C) doing peri-care D) giving a back rub - RIGHT ANSWER -C) doing peri-care A nurse aide who is active in her church is assigned to care for a client who is not a member of any religious group. The nurse aide SHOULD: A) help the client understand the nurse aide's faith B) respect the clients beliefs and avoid starting religious discussions C) arrange to have the nurse aide's clergyman visit the client D) tell the client that it is important for the client to join some church, even if it is not the nurse aide's church - RIGHT ANSWER -B) respect the clients beliefs and avoid starting religious discussions A nurse aide who wants to demonstrate effective listening skills should: A) give complete attention to the client while the client is talking B) talk over the client C) ignore the client D) leave the room - RIGHT ANSWER -A) give complete attention to the client while the client is talking A safety device used to assist a DEPENDENT client from a bed to a chair is called a: A) posey vest B) hand roll C) transfer/gait belt D) foot board - RIGHT ANSWER -C) transfer/gait belt After turning a repositioning the client, the nurse aide should make sure that: A) all side rails are up B) the signaling device is placed within reach C) all pillows are removed D) the bed is placed in the highest position - RIGHT ANSWER -B) the signaling device is placed within reach All of the following situations are examples of abuse or neglect EXCEPT: A) restraining a client according to a physician's order B) leaving a client in a wet and soiled bed C) threatening to withhold a client's meals D) leaving a client alone in a bathtub - RIGHT ANSWER -A) restraining a client according to a physician's order Articles contaminated with blood or body fluids should be disposed of in the: A) soiled linen basket B) biohazard container. C) soiled utility room D) client's room trash container - RIGHT ANSWER -B) biohazard container. BEFORE taking the oral temperature of a client who has just finished a cold drink, the nurse aide should wait: A) 25 to 35 minutes B) at least 1 hour C) 10 to 20 minutes D) 45 to 55 minutes - RIGHT ANSWER -C) 10 to 20 minutes Clean bed linen placed in a client's room but NOT used should be: A) returned to the linen closet B) used for a client in the next room C) taken to the nurse in charge D) put in the dirty linen container - RIGHT ANSWER -D) put in the dirty linen container Clients have the right to: A) have access to a telephone B) see other clients' medical reports C) smoke in any area of the facility D) go anywhere in the facility - RIGHT ANSWER -A) have access to a telephone Exercises that move each muscle and joint are called: A) adduction B) abduction C) rotation D) range of motion - RIGHT ANSWER -D) range of motion Frequent turning and repositioning of the client help prevent: A) Boredom B) Pressure ulcers C) Incontinence D) High blood pressure - RIGHT ANSWER -B) Pressure ulcers How can the nurse aide BEST help a client who is not accepting loss? A) Leave the client alone B) Convince the client to accept the loss C) Encourage the client to talk D) Discourage individual activity - RIGHT ANSWER -C) Encourage the client to talk How can the nurse aide best help the client to maintain independence? A) Allow the client to do as many activities of daily living as possible without assistance B) Request the client's family provide assistance to the client when performing activities of daily living C) Do as many activities of daily living for the client as possible D) Remind the client to quickly complete activities of daily living - RIGHT ANSWER -A) Allow the client to do as many activities of daily living as possible without assistance How many tips does a quad-cane base have? A) 1 B) 2 C) 3 D) 4 - RIGHT ANSWER -D) 4 If a client is confused, the nurse aide should: A) help the client to recognize familiar things and people B) ignore the client until he starts to make sense C) restrain the client so that he does not hurt himself D) keep the client away from other clients - RIGHT ANSWER -A) help the client to recognize familiar things and people If a client is sitting in a chair in his room masturbating, the nurse aide SHOULD: A) tell the client to stop B) leave the client alone and provide privacy C) laugh and tell the client to go in the bathroom D) report the incident to the other nurse aides - RIGHT ANSWER -B) leave the client alone and provide privacy If a client says, "God is punishing me" or "Why me?", how should the nurse aide respond? A) Ignore the client B) Reply, "God doesn't punish people." C) Make jokes D) Listen quietly - RIGHT ANSWER -D) Listen quietly If a nurse aide finds a client who is sad and crying, the nurse aide should: A) call the client's family B) tell the client to cheer up C) ask the client if something is wrong D) tell the client to stop crying - RIGHT ANSWER -C) ask the client if something is wrong If a nurse aide needs to wear a gown to care for a client in isolation, the nurse aide MUST: A) take the gown off before leaving the client's room B) take the gown off in the dirty utility room C) wear the same gown to care for all other assigned clients D) leave the gown untied - RIGHT ANSWER -A) take the gown off before leaving the client's room If the nurse aide discovers fire in a client's room, the FIRST thing to do is: A) remove the client B) open a window C) call the nurse in charge D) try to put out the fire - RIGHT ANSWER -A) remove the client In giving care according to the client's Bill of Rights, the nurse aide SHOULD: A) prevent the client from complaining about care B) provide privacy during the client's personal care C) open the client's mail without permission D) use the client's personal possessions for another client - RIGHT ANSWER -B) provide privacy during the client's personal care In order to communicate clearly with a client who has hearing loss, the nurse aide should: A) stand behind the client when speaking B) speak in a loud and slow manner C) look directly at the client when speaking D) speak in a high pitched tone of voice - RIGHT ANSWER -C) look directly at the client when speaking In order to move a client up in bed, the nurse aide should: A) raise the head of the bed B) get assistance from a coworker C) place the bed in the lowest position possible D) wait until the end-of shift report - RIGHT ANSWER -B) get assistance from a coworker It is appropriate for a nurse aide to share the information regarding a client's status with: A) the client's roommate B) the client's family members C) anyone the nurse aide sees fit D) the staff on the next shift - RIGHT ANSWER -D) the staff on the next shift Pillow should be used for a client placed in a side-lying position to: A) promote sleep B) decrease pain C) prevent skin breakdown D) decrease edema - RIGHT ANSWER -C) prevent skin breakdown. Proper use of a waist restraint requires that the nurse aide: A) release the restraint every four hours B) watch for skin irritation C) tie restraints to the side rail D) apply the restraint tightly so the client cannot move - RIGHT ANSWER -B) watch for skin irritation Techniques that promote good communication include: A) avoiding calling the client by the client's preferred name B) correcting the client when the client forgets a word C) Speaking clearly and slowly D) informing the client that the nurse aide has limited time to talk - RIGHT ANSWER -C) Speaking clearly and slowly The best approach for assisting a client who is vision impaired to ambulate in a unfamiliar area is to: A) guide the client by holding their arm B) offer an arm to the client C) walk in front of the client D) walk behind the client - RIGHT ANSWER -B) offer an arm to the client The BEST time to prepare for a disaster is: A) while evacuating residents B) during lunch C) when everyone is safely in bed D) before it happens - RIGHT ANSWER -D) before it happens The client offers a nurse aide a twenty dollar bill as a thank you for all that the nurse aide has done. The nurse aide SHOULD: A) take the money so as not to offend the client B) politely refuse the money C) take the money and buy something for the floor D) ask the nurse in charge what to do - RIGHT ANSWER -B) politely refuse the money The family members of a client with diabetes mellitus brought the client cookies as a bedtime snack. The nurse aide should: A) let the client eat the cookies B) convince the client to drink a diet soda instead C) inform the nurse of the cookies D) substitute fruit for the cookies - RIGHT ANSWER -C) inform the nurse of the cookies The health care team member who assists the client's performance of activities of daily living is the: A) program director B) physician C) nurse aide D) occupational therapist - RIGHT ANSWER -D) occupational therapist The LAST sense a dying client will lose is: A) smell B) hearing C) taste D) sight - RIGHT ANSWER -B) hearing The most important care for a person with a cast is: A) keeping the extremity aligned with the clients body B) keeping the extremity elevated C) report a change in color, movement and sensation of the client's extremity D) making sure the cast does not become soiled - RIGHT ANSWER -C) report a change in color, movement and sensation of the client's extremity The normal aging proces is BEST defined as the time when: A) normal body functions and senses decline B) Alzheimer's disease begins C) people are over 65 years of age D) people become dependent and childlike - RIGHT ANSWER -A) normal body functions and senses decline The nurse aide can BEST show that he is listening to the client by: A) directing the conversation B) correcting the client's mistakes C) changing the subject frequently D) responding when appropriate - RIGHT ANSWER -D) responding when appropriate The nurse aide enters a client's room, and the client states that he has pain. What should the nurse aide do? A) Tell the client that the pain will go away soon B) Tell the client to get out of bed for a while C) Report it to the nurse in charge D) Ignore the client's statement - RIGHT ANSWER -C) Report it to the nurse in charge The nurse aide finds a conscious client lying on the bathroom floor. The FIRST thing the nurse aide should do is: A) check for signs on injury B) call for assistance from the nurse in charge C) help the client into a sitting position D) offer the client a drink of water - RIGHT ANSWER -B) call for assistance from the nurse in charge The nurse aide has been instructed to place the client in a supine position. The nurse aide should position the client on the client's: A) abdomen B) left side C) back D) right side - RIGHT ANSWER -C) back The nurse aide has raised the height of the client's bed to provide care to the client, but the nurse aide has forgotten to bring the supplies needed. What should the nurse aide do next? A) Instruct the client to lie still B) Quickly go get the supplies C) Lower the bed, and place the call light within reach D) Ask the roommate to watch the client while the nurse aide gets the supplies - RIGHT ANSWER -C) Lower the bed, and place the call light within reach The nurse aide is asked by a confused client what day it is. The nurse aide should: A) point to the date on the calendar and say the date B) ignore the request C) provide the date and then test the client later D) explain that memory loss is natural and the date is not important - RIGHT ANSWER -A) point to the date on the calendar and say the date The nurse aide is assigned to a client that frequently expresses concerns about the care they are receiving. When the client begins to express concern the nurse aide should: A) remind the client that no one is perfect B) suggest that the client live with a family member C) refuse to care for the client until the client stops expressing concerns D) listen carefully to show concern and willingness to help - RIGHT ANSWER -D) listen carefully to show concern and willingness to help The nurse aide is assisting a client to the bathroom. After the client uses the toilet, the nurse aide notices red streaks in the clients stool. The nurse aide should: A) avoid flushing the toilet and report the finding to the nurse B) ask the Dietary department to change the client's diet C) tell the client to report the finding to the primary care provider D) understand that thus is an expected finding in older adult clients - RIGHT ANSWER -A) avoid flushing the toilet and report the finding to the nurse 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) talk in a slow, calm, reassuring manner C) tell the client to be quiet D) ask to reassign the care of this client - RIGHT ANSWER -B) talk in a slow, calm, reassuring manner The nurse aide is in the employee dining room. A group of nurse aides are eating lunch together and begin discussing how rude a certain client was acting. The nurse aide SHOULD: A) return to the unit and tell the client what was said B) join in the conversation C) suggest that this is not the place to discuss the client D) be quiet and not say anything to the other nurse aides - RIGHT ANSWER -C) suggest that this is not the place to discuss the client The nurse aide is providing oral care for a client who is unconscious. The nurse aide should place the client in which of the following positions? A) Prone B) Side-lying C) Fowler's D) Modified-Trendelenburg's - RIGHT ANSWER -B) Side-lying The nurse aide is taking a client's vital signs. What should the nurse aide do if a client's pulse oximetry reading is 95%? A) Provide oxygen to the client B) Record the findings in the client's chart C) Move the pulse oximetry to another location D) Report the finding to the nurse immediately - RIGHT ANSWER -B) Record the findings in the client's chart The nurse aide must understand the signaling device must be: A) answered after the nurse aide has made care rounds B) placed on the bedside table at foot of bed C) placed within the client's reach D) deactivated for clients with dementia - RIGHT ANSWER -C) placed within the client's reach The nurse aide must wear gloves when: A) providing mouth care B) measuring blood pressure C) washing their hands D) measuring the weight of a client - RIGHT ANSWER -A) providing mouth care The nurse aide notices that a client's mail has been delivered to the client's room. The nurse aide SHOULD: A) give the client the unopened mail and offer help as needed B) open the mail and leave it on the client's table C) read the mail to make sure it doesn't contain upsetting news D) open the mail and read it to the client - RIGHT ANSWER -A) give the client the unopened mail and offer help as needed The nurse aide should understand that a back massage: A) causes muscle spasms B) increases blood pressure C) promotes circulation D) increases the heart rate - RIGHT ANSWER -C) promotes circulation The nurse aide should use proper body mechanics in order to: A) keep the nurse aide's weight down B) protect the nurse aide from injury C) keep facility equipment in working order D) make a good impression - RIGHT ANSWER -B) protect the nurse aide from injury 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 - RIGHT ANSWER -C) protect the client from injury The role of the ombudsman is to: A) run a group of nursing homes B) control the nursing home budget C) prepare classes that nurse aides take to learn about client hygiene D) work with the nursing home to protect the clients' rights - RIGHT ANSWER -D) work with the nursing home to protect the clients' rights To avoid pulling the catheter when turning a male client, the catheter tube must be taped to the client's: A) hip B) upper thigh C) bed sheet D) bed frame - RIGHT ANSWER -B) upper thigh To be sure that a client's weight is measured accurately, the client should be weighed: A) at the same time of day B) after a good night's sleep C) by a different nurse aide D) after a meal - RIGHT ANSWER -A) at the same time of day To BEST communicate with a client who is totally deaf, the nurse aide should: A) write out information B) smile frequently and speak loudly C) avoid eye contact D) smile often and talk rapidly - RIGHT ANSWER -A) write out information To convert four ounces of juice to milliliters (ml), the nurse aide should multiply: A) 4 x 15 ml B) 4 x 10 ml C) 4 x 5 ml D) 4 x 30 ml - RIGHT ANSWER -D) 4 x 30 ml To find out what type of diet the client should be receiving, it would be best for the nurse aide to check: A) with the kitchen staff B) on the client's room bulletin board C) in the client's care plan D) with the client's family - RIGHT ANSWER -C) in the client's care plan To prevent dehydration of the client, the nurse aide SHOULD: A) wake the client hourly during the night to offer fluids B) give the client frequent baths C) feed the client salty foods to increase thirst D) offer fluids frequently while the client is awake - RIGHT ANSWER -D) offer fluids frequently while the client is awake To prevent the spread of infection, how should the nurse aide handle the soiled linens removed from a client's bed? A) Shake them in the air B) Put them in the dirty linen container C) Place them in a neat pile on the floor D) Carry them close to the nurse aide's body - RIGHT ANSWER -B) Put them in the dirty linen container To promote independence when feeding a client the nurse aide should: A) feed the client themselves B) allow self feeding as much as possible C) only let the client hold the utensil D) leave the client alone during feeding - RIGHT ANSWER -B) allow self feeding as much as possible What is the beginning sign of a pressure sore? A) Coolness B) Numbness C) Swelling D) Discoloration - RIGHT ANSWER -D) Discoloration What is the first area of a client's body that the nurse aide should wash when providing a bed bath? A) Legs B) Face C) Arms D) Chest - RIGHT ANSWER -B) Face What is the most important reason for using a mechanical lift to transfer clients? A) It takes fewer staff to transfer someone B) It's the safest method for clients and staff C) It is faster than the other methods D) It is the method that clients like best - RIGHT ANSWER -B) It's the safest method for clients and staff What is the process of restoring a disabled client to the highest level of functioning possible? A) Rehabilitation B) Reincarnation C) Retention D) Responsibility - RIGHT ANSWER -A) Rehabilitation What is the term for a device used to take the place of a missing body part? A) Prosthesis B) Pronation C) External Rotation D) Abduction - RIGHT ANSWER -A) Prosthesis What should the nurse aide do first when finding out that a client's property has been stolen? A) Keep quite and try to catch the thief B) Call the family C) Call the police D) Inform the nurse - RIGHT ANSWER -D) Inform the nurse What would the BEST way for the nurse aide to promote client independence in bathing a client who has had a stroke? A) Limit the client to washing her hands B) Leave the client alone and assume the client will do as much as she can C) Encourage the client to do as much as possible and assist as needed D) Give the client a complete bath only when the client requests it - RIGHT ANSWER -C) Encourage the client to do as much as possible and assist as needed When a client has left-sided weakness, what is the recommended part of the sweater to put on first? A) Right sleeve B) Client's choice C) Both sleeves D) Left sleeve - RIGHT ANSWER -D) Left sleeve When a client has memory loss or confusion, the nurse aide should: A) make tasks as complicated as possible B) leave the client alone C) give the client simple step-by-step instructions D) tell the client to "figure it out" - RIGHT ANSWER -C) give the client simple step-by-step instructions When ambulating the client, the nurse aide should: A) be sure the client is wearing non skid footwear B) ask the client if they can get up C) be sure that the client has grippy socks on D) make the client ambulate themselves - RIGHT ANSWER -A) be sure the client is wearing non skid footwear When applying elastic stockings to the client, it would be best for the nurse aide to position the client: A) lying down in bed B) dangling the legs from the edge of the bed C) standing at the side of the bed D) sitting in a wheelchair - RIGHT ANSWER -A) lying down in bed When caring for a vision-impaired client, the nurse aide should: A) ambulate the client by holding the client's hand and walk in front of the client B) tell the client the food tray is in front of the client after the food tray has been delivered C) provide a dimly lit environment for the client D) announce self before touching the client - RIGHT ANSWER -D) announce self before touching the client When changing an unsterile dressing, the nurse aide should wash hands: A) before and after the procedure B) before, after removal of the soiled dressing, and after the procedure C) before the procedure D) after the procedure - RIGHT ANSWER -B) before, after removal of the soiled dressing, and after the procedure When collecting a 24-hour urine sample for a client, the nurse aide should request that the client: A) Take a shower or bath before starting the urine collection. B) select food items that do not contain red meat C) drink 2 L of water D) discard the first voided urine - RIGHT ANSWER -D) discard the first voided urine When getting ready to dress a client, the nurse aide SHOULD: A) get the first clothes the nurse aide can reach in the closet B) choose clothes that the nurse aide personally likes C) use the clothes the client wore the day before D) give the client a choice of what to wear - RIGHT ANSWER -D) give the client a choice of what to wear When giving a bed bath to a client, the nurse aide should cover the client and only expose the part of the body being bathed. This is done in order to: A) assist the nurse aide in remembering the order of the bath B) provide the client with privacy and dignity C) keep the bed linen as dry as possible D) make the client aware of which body part is being bathed - RIGHT ANSWER -B) provide the client with privacy and dignity When helping a client who is recovering from a stroke to walk, the nurse aide should assist: A) on the client's weak side B) with a wheelchair C) from behind the client D) on the clients strong side - RIGHT ANSWER -A) on the client's weak side When making an occupied bed the nurse aide should: A) Move the client to a chair B) Fold the blanket to the edge of the bed C) Make the toe pleat D) Ask the client to move - RIGHT ANSWER -C) Make the toe pleat When making an occupied bed, the nurse aide SHOULD: A) lower both side rails before changing the sheets B) raise side rail on unattended side C) put the dirty sheets on the floor D) help the client to sit in a chair while the bed is being made - RIGHT ANSWER -B) raise side rail on unattended side When preparing to take a meal tray into a client's room, what is the most important action for the nurse to take? A) Check that the client's name is displayed on the tray card B) Make sure the client's favorite foods are present C) Determine if enough fluids have been ordered D) Keep all foods covered until eaten - RIGHT ANSWER -A) Check that the client's name is displayed on the tray card When transferring a client, MOST of the client's weight should be supported by the nurse aide's: A) shoulders B) back C) legs D) wrists - RIGHT ANSWER -C) legs When working with a client with Alzheimer's disease, it is important that the nurse aide: A) speak very loudly B) approach the client from behind C) correct the client every time the client forgets a word D) provide a regular routine for the client - RIGHT ANSWER -D) provide a regular routine for the client Which of the following client observations should the nurse aide report immediately to the nurse? A) Pink nailbeds B) Rectal temperature, 99.6F (37.5C) C) Radial pulse 110 D) Clear, yellow urine - RIGHT ANSWER -C) Radial pulse 110 Which of the following documents would inform the nurse aide of the client's needs? A) Policy manual B) Procedure manual C) Care plan D) Resident's Bill Of Rights - RIGHT ANSWER -C) Care plan Which of the following is most important for the prevention of skin breakdown in the client? A) Air-drying the client's skin B) Rubbing lotion on the client's skin C) Ambulating the client once a day D) Repositioning the client every 2 hours - RIGHT ANSWER -D) Repositioning the client every 2 hours Which of the following methods is the CORRECT way to remove a dirty isolation gown? A) Pull it over the head B) Pull it off by the sleeve and shake it out C) Roll it dirty side in and away from the body D) Let it drop to the floor and step out of it - RIGHT ANSWER -C) Roll it dirty side in and away from the body Which of the following stages of dying usually is the final stage? A) Depression B) Bargaining C) Anger D) Acceptance - RIGHT ANSWER -D) Acceptance Which temperature is considered MOST accurate? A) Oral B) Axillary C) Groin D) Rectal - RIGHT ANSWER -D) Rectal While assisting a client with denture care the nurse aide observes that the upper plate in cracked. The nurse aide SHOULD: A) report the damage to the nurse in charge B) clean the dentures and return them to the client's mouth C) call the dentist and make an appointment D) call the client's family - RIGHT ANSWER -A) report the damage to the nurse in charge