Nurse Aide 1 - Test 4 Study Guide
question with answers
A bed bath is given to:
a. Increase comfort level of patient
b. Promote good hygiene
c. All of the above - -c. All of the above
-When giving a bath, begin with:
a. Hair care
b. Eyes and face
c. Mouth care - -b. Eyes and face
-If the nurse aide leaves the patient soiled, the NA could be charged with________________. - -abuse
-The NA needs to roll the patient to wash their back. What safety precaution should be taken 1st?
a. Raise the side rail on the side to which the patient will be turned
b. Call for assistance
c. Use a turn sheet - -a. Raise the side rail on the side to which the patient will be turned
-When bathing the patient, the bed is raised to working height. What safety precaution must be taken
when the bath is complete?
a. Pour out the bath water
b. Dispose of linen
c. Lower the bed
d. Document bath given - -c. Lower the bed
-When bathing, dignity is provided by ________________________. - -not over exposing
-Bathing helps stimulate ______________________. - -circulation (helps increase comfort, good health
and hygiene)
-What would you do 1st if your patient says "NO" when asked if he wants a bath?
a. Tell the patient they don't have a choice
b. Tell the patient's nurse
c. Change your approach when asking about a bath - -c. Change your approach when asking about a
bath
-Clothing must be changed when ____________________________. - -wet and soiled
-If you use one resident's clothing for another, it is called _______________ of the resident's property. -
-misappropriation (theft)
-With dressing and undressing, privacy is provided by:
a. Pulling the curtain 360 degrees
b. Limiting patient exposure
, c. Closing the door to the room
d. All of the above - -d. All of the above
-How can the patient's right of choice be observed with dressing and undressing? - -Let them choose
what they want to wear.
-When a patient has a weak right arm, how do you assist the patient with dressing and undressing?
a. TOSS
b. POWS
c. Put your hand through the shirt to support the hand/arm that is weak
d. All of the above - -d. All of the above
-What must you do if the patient complains of pain during dressing and undressing? - -stop and inform
nurse
-POWS means:
a. Push out window soon
b. Put on weak side
c. Put on wet shirt - -b. Put on weak side
-TOSS means:
a. Take out side silly
b. Tear no slick surface
c. Take off strong side - -c. Take off strong side
-What must always be used with pericare? - -basin, water, gloves, soap, (1) towel, (2 or 3) wash clothes
-When turning the resident during pericare, what is important for safety? - -side rails are up
-Prior to performing pericare, the water temperature should be:
a. 105 degrees
b. Warm
c. The temperature the resident desires which is determined by having the resident check the water
temp - -c. The temperature the resident desires which is determined by having the resident check the
water temp
-When providing pericare, dignity can be observed by - -avoiding over exposure / 360 degree curtain
-When providing pericare, why would the NA begin with the genital area and move to the rectal area? -
-rectal is dirty, genital is cleaner
-What is the importance of raising the bed to working height to provide patient care?
a. Good body mechanics
b. Decrease potential injury to NA and patient
c. All of the above - -c. All of the above
-When providing pericare , it is important to:
a. Move quickly to avoid embarrassment of the patient
question with answers
A bed bath is given to:
a. Increase comfort level of patient
b. Promote good hygiene
c. All of the above - -c. All of the above
-When giving a bath, begin with:
a. Hair care
b. Eyes and face
c. Mouth care - -b. Eyes and face
-If the nurse aide leaves the patient soiled, the NA could be charged with________________. - -abuse
-The NA needs to roll the patient to wash their back. What safety precaution should be taken 1st?
a. Raise the side rail on the side to which the patient will be turned
b. Call for assistance
c. Use a turn sheet - -a. Raise the side rail on the side to which the patient will be turned
-When bathing the patient, the bed is raised to working height. What safety precaution must be taken
when the bath is complete?
a. Pour out the bath water
b. Dispose of linen
c. Lower the bed
d. Document bath given - -c. Lower the bed
-When bathing, dignity is provided by ________________________. - -not over exposing
-Bathing helps stimulate ______________________. - -circulation (helps increase comfort, good health
and hygiene)
-What would you do 1st if your patient says "NO" when asked if he wants a bath?
a. Tell the patient they don't have a choice
b. Tell the patient's nurse
c. Change your approach when asking about a bath - -c. Change your approach when asking about a
bath
-Clothing must be changed when ____________________________. - -wet and soiled
-If you use one resident's clothing for another, it is called _______________ of the resident's property. -
-misappropriation (theft)
-With dressing and undressing, privacy is provided by:
a. Pulling the curtain 360 degrees
b. Limiting patient exposure
, c. Closing the door to the room
d. All of the above - -d. All of the above
-How can the patient's right of choice be observed with dressing and undressing? - -Let them choose
what they want to wear.
-When a patient has a weak right arm, how do you assist the patient with dressing and undressing?
a. TOSS
b. POWS
c. Put your hand through the shirt to support the hand/arm that is weak
d. All of the above - -d. All of the above
-What must you do if the patient complains of pain during dressing and undressing? - -stop and inform
nurse
-POWS means:
a. Push out window soon
b. Put on weak side
c. Put on wet shirt - -b. Put on weak side
-TOSS means:
a. Take out side silly
b. Tear no slick surface
c. Take off strong side - -c. Take off strong side
-What must always be used with pericare? - -basin, water, gloves, soap, (1) towel, (2 or 3) wash clothes
-When turning the resident during pericare, what is important for safety? - -side rails are up
-Prior to performing pericare, the water temperature should be:
a. 105 degrees
b. Warm
c. The temperature the resident desires which is determined by having the resident check the water
temp - -c. The temperature the resident desires which is determined by having the resident check the
water temp
-When providing pericare, dignity can be observed by - -avoiding over exposure / 360 degree curtain
-When providing pericare, why would the NA begin with the genital area and move to the rectal area? -
-rectal is dirty, genital is cleaner
-What is the importance of raising the bed to working height to provide patient care?
a. Good body mechanics
b. Decrease potential injury to NA and patient
c. All of the above - -c. All of the above
-When providing pericare , it is important to:
a. Move quickly to avoid embarrassment of the patient
