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Which of the following describes an important requirement when providing
colostomy care?
A. Use sterile technique when providing care.
B. Wear gloves for Standard Precautions.
C. Avoid cleansing skin near the stoma.
D. Position the resident on the side. - ANSWER-B. Wear gloves for Standard
Precautions.
Which of the following describes a resident's concern that needs to be reported
to the charge nurse immediately?
A. A resident's complaint of not getting to activities on time.
B. A resident who states a need for a new pair of elastic stockings.
C. A resident with dementia who states the need to talk to the resident's son.
D. A resident who has always been oriented is suddenly scared and confused. -
ANSWER-D. A resident who has always been oriented is suddenly scared and
confused.
The goal when removing gloves that are soiled is to
A. remove quickly since there is a risk of exposure to germs.
B. dispose of the gloves in a biohazard-safe trash can.
C. avoid contact with the outside of the gloves.
D. keep germs in the trash can area. - ANSWER-C. avoid contact with the
outside of the gloves.
,A nurse aide notices that a resident with dementia is walking with a limp on the
right foot. The nurse aide's first response should be to
A. return the resident to bed.
B. provide the resident with a cane.
C. tell the nurse the resident is having foot pain.
D. remove the resident's shoe and inspect the foot. - ANSWER-D. remove the
resident's shoe and inspect the foot.
When bathing a resident, the nurse aide observes that the resident's great toe is
red and swollen. Which of the following is the appropriate action by the nurse
aide?
A. Protect the toe by putting on an extra sock.
B. Report the observation to the charge nurse.
C. Apply an antibiotic ointment to prevent infection.
D. Soak the foot in very warm water and dry gently. - ANSWER-B. Report the
observation to the charge nurse.
A resident reports having a very large bowel movement two days ago. What
should the nurse aide do first?
A. Report this to the charge nurse.
B. Ask if this is a normal pattern for the resident's body.
C. Suggest the resident drink more water and increase foods with fiber.
D. Check if the resident is getting a medication to help with bowel movements.
- ANSWER-B. Ask if this is a normal pattern for the resident's body.
A nurse aide finds a resident who has a history of falls lying on the floor in the
resident's room. The resident is crying and says, "I fell again." What should the
nurse aide do first?
A. Call for help while keeping the resident calm.
,B. Check for injuries while asking how the resident fell.
C. Place a pillow under the resident's head and cover with a blanket.
D. Consider if the resident is trying to get attention. - ANSWER-A. Call for
help while keeping the resident calm.
The normal appearance of urine is
A. clear.
B. cloudy.
C. dark yellow.
D. strong smelling. - ANSWER-A. clear.
A resident has a contracture of the right arm. When putting on the resident's
button-front shirt, the nurse aide should
A. put the shirt sleeve on the left arm first, then the right arm.
B. ask which arm the resident prefers the sleeve to go on first.
C. put the shirt sleeve on the right arm first, then the left arm.
D. raise resident's arms up to slide both sleeves on at the same time. -
ANSWER-C. put the shirt sleeve on the right arm first, then the left arm.
When weighing a resident, it is important to make sure the
A. resident's last measured weight is available.
B. scale measures both pounds and kilograms.
C. resident is wearing light weight clothing such as pajamas.
D. scale is balanced or calibrated before helping the resident onto the scale. -
ANSWER-D. scale is balanced or calibrated before helping the resident onto the
scale.
, A resident reports that his wrist watch is missing. The nurse aide should ask
A. if the resident thinks someone took it.
B. if the resident has checked the lost and found box.
C. who was assigned to the resident on the previous shift.
D. for permission to help look around the resident's room. - ANSWER-D. for
permission to help look around the resident's room.
When a resident wears a restraint, the nurse aide must make sure the
A. resident is wearing an incontinent brief.
B. resident is checked once every two hours.
C. restraint is applied following the manufacturer's instructions.
D. restraint is applied tightly and placed under the resident's clothing. -
ANSWER-C. restraint is applied following the manufacturer's instructions.
A resident who used to go to the bathroom by herself now asks for assistance to
walk to the bathroom. What is the appropriate response by the nurse aide?
A. Assist the resident and report the change to the charge nurse.
B. Understand that these changes are just a normal part of aging.
C. Update the resident's care plan and explain the change to the charge nurse.
D. Encourage independence and suggest that the resident try going to the
bathroom on her own. - ANSWER-A. Assist the resident and report the change
to the charge nurse.
What should a nurse aide do with a used disposable razor?