Nursing Assistant/ Nurse Aide Practice
Exam 1 updated actual questions and
CORRECT answers
When assisting a client in learning how to use a cane, the nurse aide stands - CORRECT
ANSWER Slightly behind the client on the client's weak side
When working with a client who has urinary retention, the nurse aide can expect that the
client will - CORRECT ANSWER Be unable to urinate
Aging-related hearing changes result in older clients gradually losing their ability to hear -
CORRECT ANSWER High-pitched sounds
The best way to safely identify your patient is by - CORRECT ANSWER Checking the
name tag
A client is on a bowel and bladder training program and has not had a bowel movement in
three days. The nurse aide should - CORRECT ANSWER Report it to the charge nurse
The proper medical abbreviation for before meals is - CORRECT ANSWER a.c.
A client diagnosed with hypertension will most likely have a history of - CORRECT
ANSWER High blood pressure
A patient who has difficulty chewing or swallowing will need what type of diet? - CORRECT
ANSWER Mechanical soft
An elderly resident with Alzheimer's disease cannot find her room. How can the nurse aide
help the client feel more independent? - CORRECT ANSWER Place a familiar object
on the client's door
, How often should a patient's intake and output records be totaled? - CORRECT
ANSWER Once each shift
Which of the following should the nursing assistant observe and record when admitting a
client? - CORRECT ANSWER Bruises
When responding to a client on the intercom, the nursing assistant should say - CORRECT
ANSWER "This is [nursing assistant name and position], how can I help you?"
Which of the following things should the nurse aide do to familiarize new clients with their
surroundings? - CORRECT ANSWER Demonstrate the location and use of the call
light
When arranging a client's room, the nursing assistant should do all of the following EXCEPT
- CORRECT ANSWER Administer the client's medications
When assisting a client out of bed, the nurse aide should always - CORRECT
ANSWER Employ body mechanic techniques
How often should clients be repositioned during an eight-hour shift? - CORRECT
ANSWER q2h
Which of the following is the correct procedure for serving a meal to a client who much be
fed? - CORRECT ANSWER Bring the tray into the room when you are ready to feed
the client
The most serious problem that wrinkles in the bedclothes can cause is - CORRECT
ANSWER Decubitus ulcers
Restorative care begins - CORRECT ANSWER As soon as possible
Exam 1 updated actual questions and
CORRECT answers
When assisting a client in learning how to use a cane, the nurse aide stands - CORRECT
ANSWER Slightly behind the client on the client's weak side
When working with a client who has urinary retention, the nurse aide can expect that the
client will - CORRECT ANSWER Be unable to urinate
Aging-related hearing changes result in older clients gradually losing their ability to hear -
CORRECT ANSWER High-pitched sounds
The best way to safely identify your patient is by - CORRECT ANSWER Checking the
name tag
A client is on a bowel and bladder training program and has not had a bowel movement in
three days. The nurse aide should - CORRECT ANSWER Report it to the charge nurse
The proper medical abbreviation for before meals is - CORRECT ANSWER a.c.
A client diagnosed with hypertension will most likely have a history of - CORRECT
ANSWER High blood pressure
A patient who has difficulty chewing or swallowing will need what type of diet? - CORRECT
ANSWER Mechanical soft
An elderly resident with Alzheimer's disease cannot find her room. How can the nurse aide
help the client feel more independent? - CORRECT ANSWER Place a familiar object
on the client's door
, How often should a patient's intake and output records be totaled? - CORRECT
ANSWER Once each shift
Which of the following should the nursing assistant observe and record when admitting a
client? - CORRECT ANSWER Bruises
When responding to a client on the intercom, the nursing assistant should say - CORRECT
ANSWER "This is [nursing assistant name and position], how can I help you?"
Which of the following things should the nurse aide do to familiarize new clients with their
surroundings? - CORRECT ANSWER Demonstrate the location and use of the call
light
When arranging a client's room, the nursing assistant should do all of the following EXCEPT
- CORRECT ANSWER Administer the client's medications
When assisting a client out of bed, the nurse aide should always - CORRECT
ANSWER Employ body mechanic techniques
How often should clients be repositioned during an eight-hour shift? - CORRECT
ANSWER q2h
Which of the following is the correct procedure for serving a meal to a client who much be
fed? - CORRECT ANSWER Bring the tray into the room when you are ready to feed
the client
The most serious problem that wrinkles in the bedclothes can cause is - CORRECT
ANSWER Decubitus ulcers
Restorative care begins - CORRECT ANSWER As soon as possible
