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A resident with dementia says, "I need to get home. My daughter's school bus is coming soon." The nurse aide knows the resident is confused because her only daughter just turned 60. What is the BEST response by the nurse aide? A. "Let's go see if Bingo has started yet. You love Bingo." B. "remember you are in a nursing home. Your daughter is all grown up." C. "Do you mean your great-granddaughter? Your daughter just turned 60." D. "What do you like to do with your daughter when s...

Comfort and pain management - Correct AnswerWhat does hospice care focuses on? So the patient can regain their balance and due to drop in blood pressure that cause the patient to feel dizzy. - Correct AnswerWhy does a CNA ask a patient to dangle their feet at the edge of the bed before standing? Pain - Correct AnswerWhat is the fifth vital sign? No, CNA's do not administer medication to patient's because it is not within their scope of practice. - Correct AnswerDo CNA's administer me...

A patient has a wound on the arm, what should the nurse aid do next? - Correct Answer-Apply pressure A patient is easily irritated with loud noises, the doctor has ordered the patient to socialize more, which of the following activities is most appropriate? - Correct Answer-Have patient play cards in the library What is something that is important when working with dentures? - Correct Answer-To move the dentures up and down to remove the suction

6. A client with Alzheimer's disease wanders from room to room while moving the belongings of other clients to different locations. Alert and oriented clients are angry that their things have been moved. The nurse aide SHOULD: (A) return the client to the client's room and close the door. (B) find the missing articles and return them. (C) walk with the client at all times to keep the client from wandering. (D) tell the other clients to be understanding of the client's condition. -C...

Your patient is angry because you were late getting him to recreational activities, due to staffing issues. You should: A. ¨it's not my fault, a co-worker called in sick today¨ B. ¨i am sorry you were late for activities, i will try to plan better¨ C. ¨i am doing the best i can¨

3. Which of the following foods would be best for a patient with diarrhea? - Correct AnswerA. Fried chicken, tomatoes, and tea B. Bananas, applesauce, and gelatin C. Applesauce, coffee, and lettuce D. Bananas, bran flakes, and orange juice B For patients with diarrhea, the nurse should temporarily limit the consumption of solid foods and provide clear liquids until the number and consistency of stools improve. CNAs can help patients avoid fried foods, highly-seasoned foods, or foods h...

According to Maslow's Hierarchy of needs, which need might a resident have difficulty meeting due to his dependance on others for assistance with ADLs (Activities of Daily Living)? - Correct AnswerNeed for Self-Esteem A resident has the right to refuse cares. How should a CNA respond to a resident who refuses care? - Correct AnswerTry to be persuasive and give options. If that doesn't work: Respect Refusal Notify the nurse of any refusal of cares

C Standard precautions are part of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's (CDC's) guidelines to reduce the risk of spreading pathogens from blood, body fluids, open wounds, and mucous membranes. CNAs should practice standard precautions whenever they give care to residents. These include using PPE (personal protective equipment), practicing hand hygiene, and removing organic material (such as blood) from items before disinfecting or sterilizing them. Placing a resident in a singl...

B. speak to the resident in a calm, comforting manner - Correct Answerwhich of the following is appropriate care for a resident who is agitated and talking loudly? A. tell the resident he/she needs to be quiet because he/she is disturbing the other residents B. speak to the resident in a calm, comforting manner C. ask to have your assignment changed D. report the behavior to the nurse

The nurse aide must use a stethoscope to determine the - Correct Answerapical pulse rate Another name for urination is - Correct Answervoiding A client complains of a sore sport in her calf. The nurse aide should - Correct Answerask the nurse to check the client immediately An example of possible contamination through direct contact is - Correct Answerbeing sneezed on

Acute care - Correct Answeracute care short term care, is given in hospitals for people who require immediate care is a medical assistance program for people who have a low income as well as people with disabilities - Correct Answermedicaid What is a healther kind of fat ? - Correct AnswerMonounsaturated

While bathing a resident who is comatose, the nurse aide notices a redened area on the left hip. Once reported, the charge nurse is likely to request that the nurse aide A. massage the area using lotion B. apply a dry protective dressing over the area. C. keep the resident positioned to avoid pressure on the hip. D. cleanse the hip using extra soap, then rinse and dry thoroughly. - Correct AnswerC. keep the resident positioned to avoid pressure on the hip.

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 AnswerAsk a nurse to watch the nutse aide change the bag since it is the first time Before feeding a resident, which of the following is the best reason to wash the resident's hands? - Correct AnswerThe resident may still touch his or her mouth or food

The care plan requires that the resident be ambulated 100 feet twice a day at 10 am and 2pm. When the nurse aide arrives to walk the resident at 10am, the resident refuses. Which of the following is the best response by the nurse aide?

To best communicate with a visually impaired resident, the NA should - Correct AnswerIdentify herself when she enters the room The best way for an NA to provide foot care for a diabetic resident is to - Correct AnswerObserve the feet regularly for signs of sores or infection If a resident starts to fall, the best thing an NA can do is to - Correct AnswerWiden her stance and bring the resident's body close to her An NA should use friction for at least _____ seconds when washing her hand...

which of these is incorrect in reference to wearing gloves? - Correct Answeralways wear latex gloves because they are the most impermeable option. if you are walking with a resident and they fall, which of these is not an action you should take? - Correct Answerhelp the resident off the floor and in to the nearest chair

The nurse aide should report it to the charge nurse. Nurse aides cannot order a procedure or increase fluids. Anything unusual must be reported to the nurse in charge. - Correct AnswerMrs. Jones is on a bowel and bladder training program. She has not had a bowel movement for three days. What should the nurse aide do? The proper medical abbreviation for before meals is a.c. - Correct AnswerThe proper medical abbreviation for before meals is

An elderly resident with Alzheimer's disease cannot find her room. How can the nurse aide help the client feel more independent? a. Tell her to stay in the room. b. Have her roommate secretly watch her. c. Place a familiar object on the client's door. d. Write the room number on a piece of paper. - Correct Answerc. Place a familiar object on the client's door. How often should a patient's intake and output records be totaled?

What is one important reason why the bed should remain wrinkle-free? - Correct Answerto help keep the skin healthy and prevent pressure sores What is the term for a device that replaces a missing body pat? - Correct Answerprosthesis To convert four ounces of water to milliters (ml or mL), the nurse assistant should multiply four by: - Correct Answer30 Which of the following healthcare settings is for people who will die in six months? - Correct Answerhospice Which of the following ab...

b - Correct AnswerThe nurse is attempting to prompt the patient to elaborate on her complaints of daytime fatigue. Which question should the nurse ask? a."Is there anything that you are stressed about right now?" b."What reasons do you think are contributing to your fatigue?" c."What are your normal work hours?" d."Are you sleeping 8 hours a night?" d - Correct AnswerComponents of a nursing health history include