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A nurse aide is walking a resident D. ease the resident to the floor if a chair is not
using a gait belt. The resident tells available.
the nurse aide she feels dizzy. The
nurse aide should
A. hold the gait belt tighter and ask
the resident to rest for a minute.
B. suggest the resident lean on the
nurse aide for more support.
C. guide the resident over to the
handrail and ask to hold.
D. ease the resident to the floor if a
chair is not available.
, While feeding a resident, the nurse D. Stop feeding and ask a nurse to check the
aide notices that the resident is resident.
coughing a lot after each drink of
fluid. What is teh appropriate
response by the nurse aide?
A. Allow the resident more time to
swallow.
B. Use a straw when giving the
resident fluids.
C. Add a thickening product to the
resident's fluids.
D. Stop feeding and ask a nurse to
check the resident.
Which of the following BEST C. Provide opportunities for activity and periods
describes the daily routine needs of for rest is important.
residents with dimentia?
A. It is important that the resident's
day be kept full of activities.
B. Changing daily routine is often
helpful to residents with dementia.
C. Provide opportunities for activity
and periods for rest is important.
D. Following a strict schedule is
required to decrease confusion.