GNA Practice Questions with complete
answers
Inactivity & immobility may cause all of the following EXCEPT for: - ANSIncreased
intestinal peristalsis.
The nurse aide knows that the term "up ad lib" means the client: - ANSIs independent
with balanced periods of rest & activity.
Mr. Perez is very weak & uncoordinated from a previous stroke. The nurse aide selects
which device to assist Mr. Perez in walking safely? - ANSTransfer belt.
A common sign of approaching death is: - ANSDecreased body functions.
The BEST definition of the range-of-motion term "abduction" is to: - ANSMove a body
part away from a center or middle line.
You notice that Mrs. Small's vital signs are decreasing & her respiration is zero. You
SHOULD: - ANSContact the charge nurse immediately.
After Mrs. Small's death, her husband wishes to share his feelings & emotions. The
nurse aide SHOULD: - ANSListen & try to comfort him.
An example of a special device to help prevent contractures is a (an): - ANSHand roll.
Saying that a coworker took a client's money when this is UNTRUE is an example of: -
ANSDefamation.
Paraplegia refers to paralysis of the: - ANSLegs or lower part of the body.
The MOST accurate method of measuring body temperature is: - ANSRectal.
Which of the following sets of vital signs should be reported IMMEDIATELY? - ANST-
102.4, P-100, R-32, BP-180/100
A large glass holds 240 cc. The patient drank one-third of the large glass. The nurse
aide would record this as: - ANS80 cc.
, Mr. Jones is placed on strict intake & output after surgery. The nurse aide SHOULD: -
ANSRecord all fluid intake & output every shift.
Which of the following would be included in a client's output record? - ANSUrine,
emesis, & bleeding.
Which of the following is an intake-&-output problem that the nurse aide MUST report? -
ANSThe client has not voided in eight hours.
Mrs. Brown's water pitcher holds 600 cc. The pitcher is full at the beginning of the shift.
Halfway through the shift, the pitcher is empty, & you refill it. At the end of the shift, the
pitcher is one-half full. Total water intake for the shift. - ANS900 cc.
Which of the following should you observe & record when admitting a client? -
ANSBruises, marks, rashes or broken skin.
When responding to a client on the intercom, you should: - ANSGive your name &
position & say "may i help you?"
Which of the following things should you do to familiarize a new client with his or her
surroundings? - ANSShow the client where the call light is & how to work it.
When arranging a patient's room, you should do all of the following EXCEPT: -
ANSAdminister medications.
When assisting a client in & out of bed, the nurse aide should always: - ANSPut shoes
on the client because the patient may slip.
When should you wash your hands? - ANSBefore & after contact with a patient.
Which of the following is correct procedure for serving a meal to a client who must be
fed? - ANSBring the tray to the client last; feed after you have served all other clients.
The MOST serious problem that wrinkles in the bedclothes can cause is: -
ANSDecubitus ulcers.
An important way to reduce the incidence of decubitus ulcers is to: - ANSChange
position every 2 hours.
You are told to put a client in Fowler's position. Before changing the position of the
client's bed, you should: - ANSExplain the procedure to the client.
During hand washing, the nurse aide accidentally touches the inside of the sink while
rinsing the soap off. The NEXT action is to: - ANSRepeat the wash from the beginning.
answers
Inactivity & immobility may cause all of the following EXCEPT for: - ANSIncreased
intestinal peristalsis.
The nurse aide knows that the term "up ad lib" means the client: - ANSIs independent
with balanced periods of rest & activity.
Mr. Perez is very weak & uncoordinated from a previous stroke. The nurse aide selects
which device to assist Mr. Perez in walking safely? - ANSTransfer belt.
A common sign of approaching death is: - ANSDecreased body functions.
The BEST definition of the range-of-motion term "abduction" is to: - ANSMove a body
part away from a center or middle line.
You notice that Mrs. Small's vital signs are decreasing & her respiration is zero. You
SHOULD: - ANSContact the charge nurse immediately.
After Mrs. Small's death, her husband wishes to share his feelings & emotions. The
nurse aide SHOULD: - ANSListen & try to comfort him.
An example of a special device to help prevent contractures is a (an): - ANSHand roll.
Saying that a coworker took a client's money when this is UNTRUE is an example of: -
ANSDefamation.
Paraplegia refers to paralysis of the: - ANSLegs or lower part of the body.
The MOST accurate method of measuring body temperature is: - ANSRectal.
Which of the following sets of vital signs should be reported IMMEDIATELY? - ANST-
102.4, P-100, R-32, BP-180/100
A large glass holds 240 cc. The patient drank one-third of the large glass. The nurse
aide would record this as: - ANS80 cc.
, Mr. Jones is placed on strict intake & output after surgery. The nurse aide SHOULD: -
ANSRecord all fluid intake & output every shift.
Which of the following would be included in a client's output record? - ANSUrine,
emesis, & bleeding.
Which of the following is an intake-&-output problem that the nurse aide MUST report? -
ANSThe client has not voided in eight hours.
Mrs. Brown's water pitcher holds 600 cc. The pitcher is full at the beginning of the shift.
Halfway through the shift, the pitcher is empty, & you refill it. At the end of the shift, the
pitcher is one-half full. Total water intake for the shift. - ANS900 cc.
Which of the following should you observe & record when admitting a client? -
ANSBruises, marks, rashes or broken skin.
When responding to a client on the intercom, you should: - ANSGive your name &
position & say "may i help you?"
Which of the following things should you do to familiarize a new client with his or her
surroundings? - ANSShow the client where the call light is & how to work it.
When arranging a patient's room, you should do all of the following EXCEPT: -
ANSAdminister medications.
When assisting a client in & out of bed, the nurse aide should always: - ANSPut shoes
on the client because the patient may slip.
When should you wash your hands? - ANSBefore & after contact with a patient.
Which of the following is correct procedure for serving a meal to a client who must be
fed? - ANSBring the tray to the client last; feed after you have served all other clients.
The MOST serious problem that wrinkles in the bedclothes can cause is: -
ANSDecubitus ulcers.
An important way to reduce the incidence of decubitus ulcers is to: - ANSChange
position every 2 hours.
You are told to put a client in Fowler's position. Before changing the position of the
client's bed, you should: - ANSExplain the procedure to the client.
During hand washing, the nurse aide accidentally touches the inside of the sink while
rinsing the soap off. The NEXT action is to: - ANSRepeat the wash from the beginning.
