Prometric practice test 2 already passed

Prometric practice test 2 already passed A resident with dementia tires to get out of bed without help during the night. the care plan states the resident needs assistance to get out of bed. What should the nurse aide do first? Try to find out if there is something the resident needs What should a nurse aide do with a used disposable razor? Place the razor in a sharps container immediately while feeding a resident, the nurse aide notices that the resident is coughing a lot after each drink of fluid. What is the appropriate response by the nurse aide? stop feeding and ask a nurse to check the resident. a charge nurse asks a nurse aide to perform a task that is not part of the nurse aides scope of practice. What should the nurse aide do? refuse to perform the task and explain it is not within the nurse aide's role. which statement is true about the effects of aging? joints tend to be less flexible as a person ages. A nurse aide notices that a resident with dementia is walking with a limp on the right foot. The nurse aide's first response should be to remove the resident's shoe and inspect the foot. A nurse aide is assigned to provide postmortem care for a resident, but has never done this procedure before. which of the following is most appropriate response by the nurse aide? Discuss the nurse aide's lack of experience with the nurse. A nurse aide is asked to provide post-mortem care to a resident who died of natural causes. Which of the following is the most appropriate practice to follow when providing postmortem care? Wash hands and wear gloves throughout care. when a resident is not able to stand, the resident's height is usually measured by taking the measurement from head to heels while the resident is flat in bed A residents must stay in bed for a long periods of time. Which of the following actions will best prevent the resident from developing pressure ulcers? turn and position the resident according to schedule. A resident has an indwelling urinary catheter. which of the following is part of the catheter care performed by the nurse aide? Clean the catheter, starting at the meatus and moving downward. while bathing a resident who is comatose, the nurse aide notices a reddened area on the left hip. Once reported, the charge nurse is likely to request that the nurse aide? keep the resident positioned to avoid pressure on the hip. A resident who must stay in bed is at risk for developing footdrop The nurse aide's role is assisting with a bowl and bladder retraining program includes being consistent with carrying out the tolieting schedule. which foods are found on a high proteins diet? Meat and eggs the first step the nurse aide should take when discovering a fire is to remove any residents near the fire. a resident with an indwelling catheter says, "I need to urinate." Which of the following is the best response by the nurse aide? check to see if the tubing is kinked and draining properly which of the following is the nurse aide most likely to observe in a resident who has a low blood sugar? Shakiness and trembling What is the best reason for giving frequent perineal care to residents It helps prevent skin breakdown. A resident tells the nurse aide about being bored. the resident says, "My days seem to last forever." What should the nurse aide do? ask about activities the resident has enjoyed in the past. The nurse aides notices that a resident with dementia keeps walking over to the piano, pausing there touching the piano, and then walking away only to return again. Which of the following is the best action for the nurse aide to take? Invite the resident to sit down at the piano with the nurse aide. A resident with advance directives has a dnr order. this means that the resident Should not be resuscitated. To prevent skin tears or shearing when moving the resident, the nurse aide should avoid pulling or sliding the resident when moved. A nurse aide finds a resident who has a history of falls lying on the floor in the resident's room. THe resident is crying and says, "I fell again." What should the nurse aide do first? call for help while keeping the resident calm. while receiving personal care in bed, a resident begins to have a seizure. The nurse aide should call the charge nurse and remain with the resident the nursing home is having a christmas party. A resident who is Jewish is not interested in going to the party. The nurse aide should respect the residents decision and ask what the resident would like to do. A resident's hand shake when trying to drink liquids, causing the liquids to spill. What is the best response by the nurse aide? suggest that the resident might do well with a cup with a lid. the nurse aide is taking routine vital signs on a resident. the residents temperature is 101.4 F. The most appropriate response by the nurse aide to report the temperature promptly A resident, who is on bed rest, asks for a bedpan. the resident is not able to lift own hips to help the placement of the bedpan. The best action by the nurse aide is to. Turn the resident onto one side to place the bedpan under the residents hips when helping admit a new resident, the nurse aide notices the resident's right - sided weakness get instructions from the nurse about how to toilet the residents a resident has a urinary catheter connected to a drainage bag. which action by the nurse aide shows correct handling of the catheter and the urinary drainage bag while the resident is in bed Wear gloves when emptying the urinary drainage bag the nurse aide can help the resident have regular bowel movements by providing a routine time for the resident to toilet. A resident, who is on toileting schedule, asks to go to the bathroom frequently. the nurse aide should respond to the resident's requests by taking the resident to the bathroom as needed. while helping in the dining room the nurse aide notices a male resident in distress holding his throat Ask if the resident can talk the normal appearance of urine is Clear which of the following is an observation often seen when a resident is impacted liquid feces seeping out of the anus a resident with a feeding tube is scheduled for a shower. the residents feeding tube is connected to a pump. ask the charge nurse for assistance with the feeding pump. the use of physical restraint helps protect the resident from injury it is most important for the nurse aide to check the tempertature of the water before submerging a residents foot in the bucket. while watching the residents in the dining room a nurse aide notices that a resident is eating very little lunch ask if the resident would like something else to eat the purpose of a gait or transfer belt is to help steady and support a resident when transferring a resident if a resident is lying in bed vomiting, why does the nurse aide need to help the resident turn onto the residents side quickly to help prevent aspiration which of the following should be reported to charge nurse immediately a residents complaint of chest pain when a resident is receiving oxygen, the nurse aide should make sure the tubing is free of kinks the goal when removing gloves that are soiled is to avoid contact with the outside glove the nurse aide receives resident assignments from the charge nurse at the beginning of the shift. when planning priorities it will be most important to check what the activity department has scheduled for residents during the shift. a resident with dementia says, "I need to get home. My daughter's schools bus is coming soon" but the daughter is 60 years of age "what do you like to do with your daughter when she gets home from school?" which of the following is best describes the daily routine needs of residents with dementia? providing opportunities for activity and periods for rest is important a nurse aide hears another staff member yelling and cursing at a resident. this is an example of resident abuse the care plan require that the resident be ambulated 100 feet twice a day at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. when the nurse aide arrives to walk the resident at 10 a.m. the resident refuses. which of the following is the best response by the nurse aide? "Would you prefer to walk a little later"