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49 Cards in this Set
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when assisting a client in learning how to use a can, the nurse aide stands?
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slightly behind the client on the client's weak side
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when working with a client who has urinary retention,the nurse aide can expect that the client will?
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be unable to urinate
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aging -related hearing changes results in older clients gradually losing their ability to hear?
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high- pitched sounds
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the best way to safely identify your patient is by?
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checking the name tag
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a client is on bowel and bladder training program and had not had a bowel movement in three days. the nurses aide should?
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report it to the charge nurse
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the proper medical abbreviation for before meals is?
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A.C
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A client diagnosed with hypertension will most likely have a history of?
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high blood pressure
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a patient who has difficulty chewing or swallowing will need what type of diet?
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mechanical soft
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an elderly resident with Alzheimer's disease cannot find her room. how can the nurse aide help the client feel more independent?
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place a familiar object on the client's door
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how often should a patient's intake and output records be tolerated?
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once each shift
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which of the following should the nursing assistant observe and record when admitting a client?
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bruises
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when responding to a client on the intercom , the nursing assistant should say?
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"this is (nursing assistant name and position),can I help you"
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which of the following things should the nurse aide do to familiarize new clients with their surroundings?
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demonstrate the location and use of the call light
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when arranging a client's room, the nursing assistant should do all of the following EXCEPT?
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administer the clients medication
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when assisting the client out of bed, the nurses aide should always?
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employ body mechanic techniques
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how often should clients be repositioned during an eight hour shift?
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Q2h- every 2 hours
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which of the following is the correct procedure for serving a meal to a client who must be fed?
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bring the tray into the room when you are ready to feed the client
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the most serious problems that wrinkles in the bedclothes can cause is?
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decubitus ulcers
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restorative care begins?
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as soon as possible
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before placing a client in fowler's position, the nurse aide should?
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explain the procedure to the client
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during hand washing, the nurse aide accidently touches the inside of the sink while rinsing the soap off. the next action is to?
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repeat the wash from the beginning
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how should a nurse aide dress for a job interview?
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wear a business suit, dress , or pants and dress shoes
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an ambulatory client is newly admitted . before leaving the client alone, the nurse aide should?
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make sure the client knows how to use the call bell
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when lifting a heavy object , the correct method would be to bend at the ?
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knees, keeping your back straight
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when should nurse aide wash there hands?
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after client care
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when assisting a client with eating, one of the first things the nurse aide should do is?
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wash his own hands and the clients hands
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a patient has a new cast on her right arm. while caring for her, it is important to first observe for?
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warmth and color of fingers
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encouraging a client to take part in activities of daily living (ADL)such as bathing, combing hair, and feeding is?
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necessary for rehabilitation
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in caring for a confused elderly man, it is important to remember to?
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keep the bedrails up except when you are at the bedside.
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before assisting a client into a wheelchair, the first action would be to check if the?
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wheels of the chair are locked
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a client has a weak left side. when transferring the client from the bed to the wheelchair, the nurse aide should stand?
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on the left side
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while making rounds at 5:30 a.m., a nurse aide finds a patient lying on the floor. what should the nurse aide do first?
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assist the client's pulse and respirations
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when moving a wheelchair onto an elevator, the nurse aide should stay?
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behind the chair and pull it toward the aide.
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the foley bag must be kept lower then the client's bladder so that?
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urine will not return to the bladder , causing infection
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as an afternoon snack , the kitchen sent a diabetic client a container of chocolate ice cream. the nurse assistant should first?
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hold the afternoon snack and report it to the charge nurse
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when assisting the client who is using the commode, it is important to ?
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leave the call light within reach
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ensuring adequate circulation to tissues is a major factor in preventing skin breakdown. this can be accomplishing by doing all the following EXCEPT?
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positioning the patient every four hours
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the purpose of cold applications is usually to?
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prevent or reduce swelling
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the hot water bottle is an example of a?
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local heat applications
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clients receiving enema are usually placed?
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on left side
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a female client's perineal area should be?
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midstream clean-catch urine specimen
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the most common site of counting the pule is the?
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radial artery
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when counting respirations, the nurse aide should?
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not tell the patient what he is going to do
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which of the following is NOT the nurse aide's responsibility when caring for client's who have urinary catheters?
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inserting the catherter
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when giving information to the charge nurse for an incident report, the nurse aide should?
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state the facts clearly
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all long-term-care nurse aides must be competency evaluated and must complete a distinct educational course. these requirements are set by?
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OBRA
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a resident is blind.it is important not to?
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rearrange the furniture
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when a family members visit a client, the visitor's should?
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be allowed privacy with the client
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a resident ask," if I need help during the night, who will be there?" the nursing assistant should respond,?
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"there are people here all night to help you"
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