NNAAP Nurse Aide Practice Written Exam 1 - Questions & A+ Answers

2022 NNAAP Nurse Aide Practice Written
Exam 1
What is the term for a device used to take the place of a missing body part?

A.) Pronation
B.) Adbuction
C.) External rotation
D.) Prosthesis Correct Ans:- D.) Prosthesis

When a client has left-sided weakness, what part of a sweater is put on first?

A.) Both sleeves
B.) Left sleeve
C.) Client's choice
D.) Right sleeve Correct Ans:- B.) Left sleeve

It is appropriate for a nurse aide to share the information regarding a client's status
with:

A.) Any one the nurse aide sees fit
B.) The client's family members
C.) The client's roomate
D.) The staff on the next shift Correct Ans:- D.) The staff on the next shift

When helping a client who is recovering from a stroke to walk, the nurse aide
should assist:

A.) On the client's strong side
B.) On the client's weak side
C.) From behind the client
D.) With a wheelchair Correct Ans:- B.) On the client's weak side

The nurse aide is caring for a client who is agitated. The nurse aide SHOULD:

A.) Speak loudly so the client can hear the instructions
B.) Ask to reassign the care of this client
C.) Talk in a slow, calm, reassuring manner
D.) Tell the client to be quiet Correct Ans:- C.) Talk in a slow, calm reassuring
manner

The purpose for padding side rails on the client's bed is to:

A.) Use them as a restraint
B.) Have a place to connect the call signal
C.) Protect the client from injury
D.) Keep the client warm Correct Ans:- C.) Protect the client from injury

Exercises that move each muscle and joint are called:

, A.) Adduction
B.) Range of motion
C.) Abduction
D.) Rotation Correct Ans:- B.) Range of motion

How can the nurse aide BEST help a client who is not accepting a loss?

A.) Leave the client alone
B.) Convince the client to accept the loss
C.) Encourage the client to talk
D.) Discourage individual activity Correct Ans:- C.) Encourage the client to talk

The Heimlich maneuver (abdominal thrust) is used for a client who has"

A.) A bloody nose
B.) A blocked airway
C.) Fallen out of bed
D.) Impaired eyesight Correct Ans:- B.) A blocked airway

To BEST communicate with a client who is totally deaf, the nurse aide should:

A.) Smile frequently and speak loudly
B.) Smile often and talk rapidly
C.) Avoid eye contact
D.) Write out information Correct Ans:- D.) Write out information

The nurse aide is asked by a confused client what day it is. The nurse aide should:

A.) Explain that memory loss is natural and the date is not important
B.) Ignore the request
C.) Point to the date on a calendar and say the date
D.) Provide the date and then test the client later Correct Ans:- C.) Point to the
date on a calendar and say the date

To avoid pulling the catheter when turning a male client, the catheter tube must be
taped to the client's:

A.) Bed sheet
B.) Upper thigh
C.) Bed frame
D.) Hip Correct Ans:- B.) Upper thigh

A nurse aide can assist clients with their spiritual needs by:

A.) Taking clients to the nurse aide's church
B.) Allowing clients to talk about their beliefs
C.) Avoiding any religious discussions
D.) Talking about the nurse aide's own spiritual beliefs Correct Ans:- B.) Allowing
clients to talk about their beliefs