Cna Practice Exam 1

Front 1

when assisting a client in learning how to use a can, the nurse aide stands?

Back 1

slightly behind the client on the client's weak side

Front 2

when working with a client who has urinary retention,the nurse aide can expect that the client will?

Back 2

be unable to urinate

Front 3

aging -related hearing changes results in older clients gradually losing their ability to hear?

Back 3

high- pitched sounds

Front 4

the best way to safely identify your patient is by?

Back 4

checking the name tag

Front 5

a client is on bowel and bladder training program and had not had a bowel movement in three days. the nurses aide should?

Back 5

report it to the charge nurse

Front 6

the proper medical abbreviation for before meals is?

Back 6

A.C

Front 7

A client diagnosed with hypertension will most likely have a history of?

Back 7

high blood pressure

Front 8

a patient who has difficulty chewing or swallowing will need what type of diet?

Back 8

mechanical soft

Front 9

an elderly resident with Alzheimer's disease cannot find her room. how can the nurse aide help the client feel more independent?

Back 9

place a familiar object on the client's door

Front 10

how often should a patient's intake and output records be tolerated?

Back 10

once each shift

Front 11

which of the following should the nursing assistant observe and record when admitting a client?

Back 11

bruises

Front 12

when responding to a client on the intercom , the nursing assistant should say?

Back 12

"this is (nursing assistant name and position),can I help you"

Front 13

which of the following things should the nurse aide do to familiarize new clients with their surroundings?

Back 13

demonstrate the location and use of the call light

Front 14

when arranging a client's room, the nursing assistant should do all of the following EXCEPT?

Back 14

administer the clients medication

Front 15

when assisting the client out of bed, the nurses aide should always?

Back 15

employ body mechanic techniques

Front 16

how often should clients be repositioned during an eight hour shift?

Back 16

Q2h- every 2 hours

Front 17

which of the following is the correct procedure for serving a meal to a client who must be fed?

Back 17

bring the tray into the room when you are ready to feed the client

Front 18

the most serious problems that wrinkles in the bedclothes can cause is?

Back 18

decubitus ulcers

Front 19

restorative care begins?

Back 19

as soon as possible

Front 20

before placing a client in fowler's position, the nurse aide should?

Back 20

explain the procedure to the client

Front 21

during hand washing, the nurse aide accidently touches the inside of the sink while rinsing the soap off. the next action is to?

Back 21

repeat the wash from the beginning

Front 22

how should a nurse aide dress for a job interview?

Back 22

wear a business suit, dress , or pants and dress shoes

Front 23

an ambulatory client is newly admitted . before leaving the client alone, the nurse aide should?

Back 23

make sure the client knows how to use the call bell

Front 24

when lifting a heavy object , the correct method would be to bend at the ?

Back 24

knees, keeping your back straight

Front 25

when should nurse aide wash there hands?

Back 25

after client care

Front 26

when assisting a client with eating, one of the first things the nurse aide should do is?

Back 26

wash his own hands and the clients hands

Front 27

a patient has a new cast on her right arm. while caring for her, it is important to first observe for?

Back 27

warmth and color of fingers

Front 28

encouraging a client to take part in activities of daily living (ADL)such as bathing, combing hair, and feeding is?

Back 28

necessary for rehabilitation

Front 29

in caring for a confused elderly man, it is important to remember to?

Back 29

keep the bedrails up except when you are at the bedside.

Front 30

before assisting a client into a wheelchair, the first action would be to check if the?

Back 30

wheels of the chair are locked

Front 31

a client has a weak left side. when transferring the client from the bed to the wheelchair, the nurse aide should stand?

Back 31

on the left side

Front 32

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?

Back 32

assist the client's pulse and respirations

Front 33

when moving a wheelchair onto an elevator, the nurse aide should stay?

Back 33

behind the chair and pull it toward the aide.

Front 34

the foley bag must be kept lower then the client's bladder so that?

Back 34

urine will not return to the bladder , causing infection

Front 35

as an afternoon snack , the kitchen sent a diabetic client a container of chocolate ice cream. the nurse assistant should first?

Back 35

hold the afternoon snack and report it to the charge nurse

Front 36

when assisting the client who is using the commode, it is important to ?

Back 36

leave the call light within reach

Front 37

ensuring adequate circulation to tissues is a major factor in preventing skin breakdown. this can be accomplishing by doing all the following EXCEPT?

Back 37

positioning the patient every four hours

Front 38

the purpose of cold applications is usually to?

Back 38

prevent or reduce swelling

Front 39

the hot water bottle is an example of a?

Back 39

local heat applications

Front 40

clients receiving enema are usually placed?

Back 40

on left side

Front 41

a female client's perineal area should be?

Back 41

midstream clean-catch urine specimen

Front 42

the most common site of counting the pule is the?

Back 42

radial artery

Front 43

when counting respirations, the nurse aide should?

Back 43

not tell the patient what he is going to do

Front 44

which of the following is NOT the nurse aide's responsibility when caring for client's who have urinary catheters?

Back 44

inserting the catherter

Front 45

when giving information to the charge nurse for an incident report, the nurse aide should?

Back 45

state the facts clearly

Front 46

all long-term-care nurse aides must be competency evaluated and must complete a distinct educational course. these requirements are set by?

Back 46

OBRA

Front 47

a resident is blind.it is important not to?

Back 47

rearrange the furniture

Front 48

when a family members visit a client, the visitor's should?

Back 48

be allowed privacy with the client

Front 49

a resident ask," if I need help during the night, who will be there?" the nursing assistant should respond,?

Back 49

"there are people here all night to help you"