Nursing Assistant/Nurse Aide Practice
Exam 2 updated questions and CORRECT
answers
When should postmortem care be performed? - CORRECT ANSWER immediately
after the doctor pronounces the patient dead
A walker may be used if the client can - CORRECT ANSWER support some weight
A cane should be used on - CORRECT ANSWER the unaffected (strong) side of the
body
A nurse aide is collecting linens for a bed change and drops a sheet on the floor. What should
the nurse aide do? - CORRECT ANSWER Discard it in the soiled linen hamper
When applying a cold treatment to a patient, it is important to observe the patient closely for
signs of - CORRECT ANSWER cyanosis
The purpose of correctly positioning the client is to - CORRECT ANSWER Prevent
skin breakdown, maintain function of joints and muscles, increase comfort. (All of the above)
A surgical bed should be left in what position? - CORRECT ANSWER highest position
The preferred way to remove a bedpan from a client who is unable to lift her buttocks is to -
CORRECT ANSWER turn the client to the side while holding the pan
After shaving a patient with a safety razor, the nurse aide should - CORRECT
ANSWER dispose of it in a sharps container
, When a client complains that his dentures are hurting, the appropriate action is to -
CORRECT ANSWER report the complaint to the charge nurse
A nurse aide notices that a water pitcher has spilled onto the floor. The best action for the aide
to perform is to - CORRECT ANSWER wipe it up immediately
Upon entering a room, the nurse aide notices that a patient is not breathing. The aide's first
action is to - CORRECT ANSWER call for help
A patient is on bed rest, wearing a TED hose. How often should the hose be removed? -
CORRECT ANSWER at least twice a day
Decubitus ulcers can be prevented by - CORRECT ANSWER changing the client's
position frequently, placing an egg-crate mattress on top of the mattress (both a & b)
The first step in getting a client up to walk is to - CORRECT ANSWER check the
activity order
A client's vital signs are as follows: 118/80-98.8-80-30. Which finding should be reported at
once? - CORRECT ANSWER respiration
All of the following can cause an inaccurate oral temperature reading *except* - CORRECT
ANSWER using an electronic thermometer
Diastolic blood pressure is determined by - CORRECT ANSWER listening for the first
clear sound
All of the following are correct when measuring blood pressure, *except* - CORRECT
ANSWER use the biggest cuff possible to get an accurate reading
The first step in performing any procedure is to - CORRECT ANSWER perform
proper handwashing
Exam 2 updated questions and CORRECT
answers
When should postmortem care be performed? - CORRECT ANSWER immediately
after the doctor pronounces the patient dead
A walker may be used if the client can - CORRECT ANSWER support some weight
A cane should be used on - CORRECT ANSWER the unaffected (strong) side of the
body
A nurse aide is collecting linens for a bed change and drops a sheet on the floor. What should
the nurse aide do? - CORRECT ANSWER Discard it in the soiled linen hamper
When applying a cold treatment to a patient, it is important to observe the patient closely for
signs of - CORRECT ANSWER cyanosis
The purpose of correctly positioning the client is to - CORRECT ANSWER Prevent
skin breakdown, maintain function of joints and muscles, increase comfort. (All of the above)
A surgical bed should be left in what position? - CORRECT ANSWER highest position
The preferred way to remove a bedpan from a client who is unable to lift her buttocks is to -
CORRECT ANSWER turn the client to the side while holding the pan
After shaving a patient with a safety razor, the nurse aide should - CORRECT
ANSWER dispose of it in a sharps container
, When a client complains that his dentures are hurting, the appropriate action is to -
CORRECT ANSWER report the complaint to the charge nurse
A nurse aide notices that a water pitcher has spilled onto the floor. The best action for the aide
to perform is to - CORRECT ANSWER wipe it up immediately
Upon entering a room, the nurse aide notices that a patient is not breathing. The aide's first
action is to - CORRECT ANSWER call for help
A patient is on bed rest, wearing a TED hose. How often should the hose be removed? -
CORRECT ANSWER at least twice a day
Decubitus ulcers can be prevented by - CORRECT ANSWER changing the client's
position frequently, placing an egg-crate mattress on top of the mattress (both a & b)
The first step in getting a client up to walk is to - CORRECT ANSWER check the
activity order
A client's vital signs are as follows: 118/80-98.8-80-30. Which finding should be reported at
once? - CORRECT ANSWER respiration
All of the following can cause an inaccurate oral temperature reading *except* - CORRECT
ANSWER using an electronic thermometer
Diastolic blood pressure is determined by - CORRECT ANSWER listening for the first
clear sound
All of the following are correct when measuring blood pressure, *except* - CORRECT
ANSWER use the biggest cuff possible to get an accurate reading
The first step in performing any procedure is to - CORRECT ANSWER perform
proper handwashing
