An agitated resident must be turned every The correct answer is B. Do not startle the resident, as
two hours all night long. The first action this may agitate her. Speak as you enter the room.
of the nurse aide when waking up this
resident is to
A. turn on the light.
B. speak quietly and calmly.
C. touch her shoulder.
D. shout her name.
All long-term-care nurse aides must be The correct answer is A. OBRA stands for the "Omnibus
competency evaluated and must complete Budget and Reform Act."
a distinct educational course. These
requirements are set by
A. OBRA.
B. OSHA.
C. CDC.
D. FDA.
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At what time(s) during a shift should a The correct answer is D. Frequent hand washing is the
nurse aide wash his or her hands? first line to prevent the spread of infection
A. before eating
B. after using the bathroom
C. before and after patient care
D. all of the above
Before assisting a client into a The correct answer is D. Before assisting a patient into a
wheelchair, the first action would be to wheelchair, check to see if the wheels of the chair are
check if the locked.
A. client is adequately covered.
B. floor is slippery.
C. door to the room is closed.
D. wheels of the chair are locked
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The best way to safely identify your The correct answer is D. A confused patient may answer
patient is by to any name or lie down in any bed.
A. asking his name.
B. calling his name and waiting for his
response.
C. checking the bed plate.
D. checking the name tag
Clients receiving an enema are usually The correct answer is B. Placing the patient on the left
placed side allows better entry into the colon
A. on the right side.
B. on the left side.
C. flat on the back.
D. in a semi-sitting position
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A client's religion forbids eating pork. The correct answer is C. The other answers do not
Bacon is being served for breakfast. The address the resident's right to practice her religion.
most appropriate response is to
A. encourage the client to eat it because
she needs protein.
B. tell the client it is all right because her
doctor ordered the diet.
C. call the kitchen for a tray without
bacon.
D. tell the client that restrictions are not
as important as her health.
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