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Tissue resident sentinel cells include (3 types) Correct Answer: Dendritic cells, macrophages, and mast cells Circulating leukocytes involved in innate response (2 types) Correct Answer: Monocytes and neutrophils Phagocytic immune cells (2 types) Correct Answer: Macrophages and neutrophils Difference between macrophages and neutrophils? Correct Answer: Neutrophils are short lived and will undergo apoptosis after eating a microbe; macrophages are longer-lived and will eat apoptotic c...

When getting ready to make a bed, the nurse aide SHOULD place the clean linens on: Correct Answer: a chair or table beside the bed The only purpose for using a restraint is to: Correct Answer: ensure the safety of the client or others Articles contaminated with blood or body fluids SHOULD be disposed of in the: Correct Answer: biohazard container To avoid pulling the indwelling urethral catheter when turning a client, the catheter tubing SHOULD be secured to the client's: Correct An...

1. If a client expresses anger during care, which of the following would be an APPROPRIATE response for the nurse aide to make? (A) "Why are you being so mean today?" (B) "You should not say such mean things to people." (C) "I will come back when your bad mood is over." (D) "You seem upset. Would you like to talk about it?" Correct Answer: (D) "You seem upset. Would you like to talk about it?" 2. A client drinks 240 mL of soup, 120 mL of coffee, and 90 mL of juice for lun...

A client complaints to the nurse aide that another aide neglected her. The nurse aide should: A.) Report the complaint B.) Stand up for the other nurse aide C.) Listen to the complaint, but do nothing D.) Tell the client she is just confused Correct Answer: A.) Report the complaint When approaching a client with Alzheimer's disease, the nurse aide should: A.) Speak quickly and loudly B.) Speak calmly and use simple words C.) Speak with angry tones D.) Correct the client if he ta...

The nurse aide is using an electric shaver to shave a client when it begins to spark and smoke. Which of the following actions SHOULD the nurse aide take? Correct Answer: Unplug the shaver The nurse aide is caring for a client who has right-sided paralysis. The nurse aide SHOULD place the signaling device Correct Answer: on the left side of the bed near the client's hand The nurse aide is preparing to lift a client using proper body mechanics. The nurse aide SHOULD Correct Answer: bend...

If a client expresses anger during care, which of the following would be an APPROPRIATE response for the nurse aide to make? Correct Answer: "You seem upset. Would you like to talk about it?" A client drinks 240 mL of soup, 120 mL of coffee, and 90 mL of juice for lunch. The client's total liquid intake for lunch is: Correct Answer: 450 mL. When a nurse gives the nurse aide confidential information about a client, the nurse aide SHOULD: Correct Answer: keep the information pri...

When getting ready to make a bed, the nurse aide SHOULD place the clean linens on: Correct Answer: a chair or table beside the bed The only purpose for using a restraint is to: Correct Answer: ensure the safety of the client or others Articles contaminated with blood or body fluids SHOULD be disposed of in the: Correct Answer: biohazard container To avoid pulling the indwelling urethral catheter when turning a client, the catheter tubing SHOULD be secured to the client's: Correct An...

1. When assisting a client in learning how to use a cane, the nurse aide stands Correct Answer: Standing slightly behind the client at her weak side better enables the nurse aide to prevent falls. 2. When working with a client who has urinary retention, the nurse aide can expect that the client will Correct Answer: Urinary retention means that the client cannot urinate. This problem should be reported to the nurse as soon as it is noted. 3. Aging-related hearing changes result in older c...

While the nurse aide is assisting a client to commode, a visitor enters the room. How SHOULD the nurse aide respond? Correct Answer: "Would you please wait in the lobby?" The nurse aide should perform oral care on a client who is unconscious at LEAST every: Correct Answer: 2 hours. The nurse aide SHOULD report a client's concerns directly to the: Correct Answer: nurse supervisor. Before assisting a client into a bath or shower, the nurse aide should FIRST: Correct Answer: check t...

What is the term for a device used to take the place of a missing body part? Correct Answer: Prosthesis when a client has left-sided weakness, what part of a sweater is put on first Correct Answer: Left sleeve It is appropriate for a nurse aide to share the information regarding a client's status with: Correct Answer: the staff on the next shift When helping a client who is recovering from a stroke to walk, the nurse aide should assist Correct Answer: on the client's weak side ...

What is the term for a device used to take the place of a missing body part? Correct Answer: Prosthesis When a client has left-sided weakness, what is the recommended part of the sweater to put on first? Correct Answer: Left sleeve It is appropriate for a nurse aide to share the information regarding a client's status with: Correct Answer: the staff on the next shift When helping a client who is recovering from a stroke to walk, the nurse aide should assist: Correct Answer: on the ...

When getting ready to make a bed, the nurse aide SHOULD place the clean linens on: Correct Answer: a chair or table beside the bed The only purpose for using a restraint is to: Correct Answer: ensure the safety of the client or others Articles contaminated with blood or body fluids SHOULD be disposed of in the: Correct Answer: biohazard container To avoid pulling the indwelling urethral catheter when turning a client, the catheter tubing SHOULD be secured to the client's: Correct An...

A resident often carries a doll with her, treating it like her baby. One day she is wandering around crying that she can't find her baby. The nurse aide should Correct Answer: offer comfort to the resident and help her look for her baby. A nurse aide is asked to change a urinary drainage bag attached to an indwelling urinary catheter. The nurse aide has never done this before. The best response by the nurse aide is to Correct Answer: ask a nurse to watch the nurse aide change the bag since...

A female resident's husband has asked for some time alone with his wife in her room. What should the NA do? A. Let the husband visit but listen outside the door. B. Let husband visit and leave the door open. C. Tell husband not to disturb his wife. D. Let the husband visit in private Correct Answer: D. Let the husband visit in private A resident needs range of motion (ROM) exercises every day. When the NA tries to help her do the exercises, the resident says she will not do them. She sa...

Which of the following is an example of a duty that nursing assistants generally perform? * 1/1 A. Bathing residents B. Giving medication to residents C. Diagnosing residents' illnesses D. Making financial decisions for residents Correct Answer: A Which of the following is the safest way to confirm a resident's identity? * 1/1 A. Look at the door number and compare it to your room list. B. Call the resident by name and see if the person answers. C. Ask the resident's roommate. D...

A resident often carries a doll with her, treating it like her baby. One day she is wandering around crying that she can't find her baby. The nurse aide should (A) ask the resident where she last had the doll. (B) ask the activity department if they have any other dolls. (C) offer comfort to the resident and help her look for her baby. (D) let the other staff know the resident is very confused and should be watched closely. - (C) offer comfort to the resident and help her look for her baby. A n...

While watching the residents in the dining room, a nurse aide notices tht a resident is eating very little lunch. It is most important that the nurse aide... A. Check if the resident was snacking before the meal B. Ask if the resident would like something else to eat C. Remind the resident that dinner is several hours away D. Check when the resident last had a bowel movement Correct Answer: B A resident with dementia says, "I need to get home. My daughter's school bus is coming soon....

What is the term for a device used to take the place of a missing body part? Correct Answer: Prosthesis when a client has left-sided weakness, what part of a sweater is put on first Correct Answer: Left sleeve It is appropriate for a nurse aide to share the information regarding a client's status with: Correct Answer: the staff on the next shift When helping a client who is recovering from a stroke to walk, the nurse aide should assist Correct Answer: on the clients weak side Th...

1. If a client expresses anger during care, which of the following would be an APPROPRIATE response for the nurse aide to make? (A) "Why are you being so mean today?" (B) "You should not say such mean things to people." (C) "I will come back when your bad mood is over." (D) "You seem upset. Would you like to talk about it?

When assisting a client in learning to use a walker, it is important to: A. stand behind him and use a transfer belt. B. put padding all the way around the top rim. C. let him walk by himself so he gains independence. D. let him practice using the walker on the day he is discharged. - The correct answer is A. Standing behind him and using a transfer belt protects both the client and the aide. Urinary retention refers to A. a normal output of urine. B. an inability to urinate. ...