What is the term for a device used to take the place of a missing part? ANS: Prosthesis
when a client has left-sided weakness, what part of a sweater is put on first ANS: left sleeve
It is appropriate for a nurse aide to share the information regarding a client's status with: ANS: The staff
on the next shift
When helping a client who is recovering from a stroke to walk, the nurse aide should assist ANS: on the
client's weak side
The nurse aide is caring for a client who is agitated. The nurse aide SHOULD: ANS: talk in a slow, calm,
reassuring manner
the purpose for paddling side rails on the clients bed is to: ANS: protect the client from injury
Exercise that move each muscle and joint are called ANS: range of motion
How can the nurse aide BEST help a client who is not accepting a loss ANS: Encourage the client to talk
The Heimlich maneuver ( abdominal thrust) is used for a client who has: ANS: a blocked airway
The Best communicate with a client who is totally deaf, the nurse aide should: ANS: write out
information
The nurse aide is asked by a confused client what day it is. The nurse aide should: ANS: 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 clients
ANS: upper thigh
A nurse aide can assist clients with their spiritual needs by: ANS: allowing clients to talk about their
beliefs
A nurse aide MUST wear gloves when: ANS: doing a peri-care
When getting ready to dress a client, the nurse aide should: ANS: give the client choice of what to wear
If the nurse aide discovers fire in a client's room, the FIRST thing to do is ANS: remove the client
In order to communicate clearly with a client who has hearing loss, the nurse aide should: ANS: look
directly at the client when speaking
Which of the following stages of dying is usually the final stage: ANS: acceptance
If a client says, "God is punishing me" or "Why me?", how should the nurse aide respond? ANS: listen
quietly
The role of the ombudsman is to: ANS: work with the nursing home to protect clients rights
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: ANS: respect the clients beliefs and avoid starting religious
discussions