Nursing Assistant / nurse aide practice
Exam 2 updated actual questions and
CORRECT answers
Immediately after the doctor pronounces the patient dead - CORRECT ANSWER when
should post mortem care be preformed?
Support some weight - CORRECT ANSWER a walker may be used with the client
can...
The unaffected side of the body - CORRECT ANSWER a cane should be used on...
Discard it in the soiled linen hamper - CORRECT ANSWER the nurse is collecting
Linens for a bed change and drops a sheet on the floor. What should the nurse aide do?
Cyanosis - CORRECT ANSWER when applying a cold treatment to a patient, it is
important to observe the patient closely for signs of...
Prevent skin breakdown, maintain function of joints and muscles, and increase comfort -
CORRECT ANSWER the purpose of correctly positioning the client is to...
Level with the stretcher - CORRECT ANSWER is surgical bed should be left in what
position?
Turn the client to the side while holding the pan - CORRECT ANSWER the preferred
way to remove a bedpan from a client who is unable to lift her buttocks is to...
Dispose of it in a Sharps container - CORRECT ANSWER after shaving a patient with
a safety razor, the nurse aide should...
, Report the complaint to the charge nurse - CORRECT ANSWER when a client
complains that his Dentures are hurting, the appropriate action is to...
Wipe it up immediately - CORRECT ANSWER a nurse aide notices that a water
pitcher has spilled onto the floor. The best action for the aid to preform is to...
At least twice a day - CORRECT ANSWER a patient is on bed rest, wearing anti-
embolitic stockings be removed?
Changing the client's position every two hours, and placing a gel or foam pad on top of the
mattress - CORRECT ANSWER Pressure ulcers (decubitus ulcers) can be prevented
by...
Check the activity order - CORRECT ANSWER The first step in getting a client up to
walk is to...
Respiration - CORRECT ANSWER A client's vital signs are as follows: 118/80-98.8-
80-30. Which of the following should be reported at once?
Using an electronic thermometer - CORRECT ANSWER All of the following can
cause an inaccurate oral temperature reading EXCEPT...
Listening for the last clear sound - CORRECT ANSWER Diastolic blood pressure is
determined by...
Use the biggest cuff possible to get an accurate reading - CORRECT ANSWER All of
the following are correct when measuring blood pressure, EXCEPT...
Perform proper handwashing - CORRECT ANSWER The first step in performing any
procedure is to...
Sterilizing - CORRECT ANSWER Which of the following best destroys all bacteria?
Exam 2 updated actual questions and
CORRECT answers
Immediately after the doctor pronounces the patient dead - CORRECT ANSWER when
should post mortem care be preformed?
Support some weight - CORRECT ANSWER a walker may be used with the client
can...
The unaffected side of the body - CORRECT ANSWER a cane should be used on...
Discard it in the soiled linen hamper - CORRECT ANSWER the nurse is collecting
Linens for a bed change and drops a sheet on the floor. What should the nurse aide do?
Cyanosis - CORRECT ANSWER when applying a cold treatment to a patient, it is
important to observe the patient closely for signs of...
Prevent skin breakdown, maintain function of joints and muscles, and increase comfort -
CORRECT ANSWER the purpose of correctly positioning the client is to...
Level with the stretcher - CORRECT ANSWER is surgical bed should be left in what
position?
Turn the client to the side while holding the pan - CORRECT ANSWER the preferred
way to remove a bedpan from a client who is unable to lift her buttocks is to...
Dispose of it in a Sharps container - CORRECT ANSWER after shaving a patient with
a safety razor, the nurse aide should...
, Report the complaint to the charge nurse - CORRECT ANSWER when a client
complains that his Dentures are hurting, the appropriate action is to...
Wipe it up immediately - CORRECT ANSWER a nurse aide notices that a water
pitcher has spilled onto the floor. The best action for the aid to preform is to...
At least twice a day - CORRECT ANSWER a patient is on bed rest, wearing anti-
embolitic stockings be removed?
Changing the client's position every two hours, and placing a gel or foam pad on top of the
mattress - CORRECT ANSWER Pressure ulcers (decubitus ulcers) can be prevented
by...
Check the activity order - CORRECT ANSWER The first step in getting a client up to
walk is to...
Respiration - CORRECT ANSWER A client's vital signs are as follows: 118/80-98.8-
80-30. Which of the following should be reported at once?
Using an electronic thermometer - CORRECT ANSWER All of the following can
cause an inaccurate oral temperature reading EXCEPT...
Listening for the last clear sound - CORRECT ANSWER Diastolic blood pressure is
determined by...
Use the biggest cuff possible to get an accurate reading - CORRECT ANSWER All of
the following are correct when measuring blood pressure, EXCEPT...
Perform proper handwashing - CORRECT ANSWER The first step in performing any
procedure is to...
Sterilizing - CORRECT ANSWER Which of the following best destroys all bacteria?
