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Standing behind him and using a transfer belt protects both the patient and
the aide. - When assisting a patient in learning to use a walker, it is
important to:
• stand behind him and use a transfer belt.
• put padding all the way around the top rim.
• let him walk by himself so he gains independence.
• let him practice using the walker on the day he is discharged.
Urinary retention refers to an inability to urinate. Retention of urine is a
symptom that should be reported to the charge nurse as soon as it is noted. -
Urinary retention refers to
• a normal output of urine.
• an inability to urinate.
• Incontinence.
• a large output of urine
Because of this aspect of hearing loss, the aged hear well if you lower your
voice. Shouting in a high-pitched voice does not help. - Normal hearing loss
in aging is usually related to the ability to hear
• high-pitched sounds.
• loud sounds.
• all sounds.
• rapid speech.
A confused patient may answer to any name or lie down in any bed. - The
best way to safely identify your patient is by
• asking his name.
• calling his name and waiting for his response.
, • checking the bed plate.
• checking the name tag
The nurse aide should report it to the charge nurse. Nurse aides cannot
order a procedure or increase fluids. Anything unusual must be reported to
the nurse in charge. - Mrs. Jones is on a bowel and bladder training
program. She has not had a bowel movement for three days. What should
the nurse aide do?
• Report it to the charge nurse.
• Give the patient an enema.
• Offer prune juice.
• Increase fluids.
The proper medical abbreviation for before meals is a.c. - The proper
medical abbreviation for before meals is
• p.c.
• b.i.d.
• a.c.
• t.i.d.
The proper medical term for high blood pressure is hypertension - The
proper medical term for high blood pressure is
• diabetes.
• hypertension.
• hypotension.
• CVA.
A mechanical soft diet is easy to chew, swallow, and digest. - A patient who
has difficulty chewing or swallowing will need what type of diet?
• clear liquid
• low residue
• bland