Nursing Assistant/ Nurse Aide Practice
Exam 1
When assisting a client in learning how to use a cane, the nurse aide stands - Answers -
Slightly behind the client on the client's weak side
When working with a client who has urinary retention, the nurse aide can expect that the
client will - Answers -Be unable to urinate
Aging-related hearing changes result in older clients gradually losing their ability to hear
- Answers -High-pitched sounds
The best way to safely identify your patient is by - Answers -Checking the name tag
A client is on a bowel and bladder training program and has not had a bowel movement
in three days. The nurse aide should - Answers -Report it to the charge nurse
The proper medical abbreviation for before meals is - Answers -a.c.
A client diagnosed with hypertension will most likely have a history of - Answers -High
blood pressure
A patient who has difficulty chewing or swallowing will need what type of diet? -
Answers -Mechanical soft
An elderly resident with Alzheimer's disease cannot find her room. How can the nurse
aide help the client feel more independent? - Answers -Place a familiar object on the
client's door
How often should a patient's intake and output records be totaled? - Answers -Once
each shift
Which of the following should the nursing assistant observe and record when admitting
a client? - Answers -Bruises
When responding to a client on the intercom, the nursing assistant should say -
Answers -"This is [nursing assistant name and position], how can I help you?"
Which of the following things should the nurse aide do to familiarize new clients with
their surroundings? - Answers -Demonstrate the location and use of the call light
, When arranging a client's room, the nursing assistant should do all of the following
EXCEPT - Answers -Administer the client's medications
When assisting a client out of bed, the nurse aide should always - Answers -Employ
body mechanic techniques
How often should clients be repositioned during an eight-hour shift? - Answers -q2h
Which of the following is the correct procedure for serving a meal to a client who much
be fed? - Answers -Bring the tray into the room when you are ready to feed the client
The most serious problem that wrinkles in the bedclothes can cause is - Answers -
Decubitus ulcers
Restorative care begins - Answers -As soon as possible
Before placing a client in Fowler's position, the nurse aide should - Answers -Explain the
procedure to the client
During handwashing, the nurse aide accidentally touches the inside of the sink while
rinsing the soap off. The next action is to - Answers -Repeat the wash from the
beginning
How should a nurse aide dress for a job interview? - Answers -Wear a business suit,
dress, or pants and dress shirt
An ambulatory client is newly admitted. Before leaving the client alone, the nurse aide
should - Answers -Make sure the client knows how to use the call bell
When lifting a heavy object, the correct method would be to bend at the - Answers -
Knees, keeping you back straight
When should nurse aides wash their hands? - Answers -After client care
When assisting a client with eating, one of the first things the nurse aide should do is -
Answers -Wash his own hands and the client's hands
A patient has a new cast on her right arm. While caring for her, it is important to first
observe for - Answers -Warmth and color of fingers
Encouraging a client to take part in activities of daily living (ADLs) such as bathing,
combing hair, and feeding is - Answers -Necessary for rehabilitation
In caring for a confused elderly man, it is important to remember to - Answers -Follow
the agency's policies for caring for a confused patient
Exam 1
When assisting a client in learning how to use a cane, the nurse aide stands - Answers -
Slightly behind the client on the client's weak side
When working with a client who has urinary retention, the nurse aide can expect that the
client will - Answers -Be unable to urinate
Aging-related hearing changes result in older clients gradually losing their ability to hear
- Answers -High-pitched sounds
The best way to safely identify your patient is by - Answers -Checking the name tag
A client is on a bowel and bladder training program and has not had a bowel movement
in three days. The nurse aide should - Answers -Report it to the charge nurse
The proper medical abbreviation for before meals is - Answers -a.c.
A client diagnosed with hypertension will most likely have a history of - Answers -High
blood pressure
A patient who has difficulty chewing or swallowing will need what type of diet? -
Answers -Mechanical soft
An elderly resident with Alzheimer's disease cannot find her room. How can the nurse
aide help the client feel more independent? - Answers -Place a familiar object on the
client's door
How often should a patient's intake and output records be totaled? - Answers -Once
each shift
Which of the following should the nursing assistant observe and record when admitting
a client? - Answers -Bruises
When responding to a client on the intercom, the nursing assistant should say -
Answers -"This is [nursing assistant name and position], how can I help you?"
Which of the following things should the nurse aide do to familiarize new clients with
their surroundings? - Answers -Demonstrate the location and use of the call light
, When arranging a client's room, the nursing assistant should do all of the following
EXCEPT - Answers -Administer the client's medications
When assisting a client out of bed, the nurse aide should always - Answers -Employ
body mechanic techniques
How often should clients be repositioned during an eight-hour shift? - Answers -q2h
Which of the following is the correct procedure for serving a meal to a client who much
be fed? - Answers -Bring the tray into the room when you are ready to feed the client
The most serious problem that wrinkles in the bedclothes can cause is - Answers -
Decubitus ulcers
Restorative care begins - Answers -As soon as possible
Before placing a client in Fowler's position, the nurse aide should - Answers -Explain the
procedure to the client
During handwashing, the nurse aide accidentally touches the inside of the sink while
rinsing the soap off. The next action is to - Answers -Repeat the wash from the
beginning
How should a nurse aide dress for a job interview? - Answers -Wear a business suit,
dress, or pants and dress shirt
An ambulatory client is newly admitted. Before leaving the client alone, the nurse aide
should - Answers -Make sure the client knows how to use the call bell
When lifting a heavy object, the correct method would be to bend at the - Answers -
Knees, keeping you back straight
When should nurse aides wash their hands? - Answers -After client care
When assisting a client with eating, one of the first things the nurse aide should do is -
Answers -Wash his own hands and the client's hands
A patient has a new cast on her right arm. While caring for her, it is important to first
observe for - Answers -Warmth and color of fingers
Encouraging a client to take part in activities of daily living (ADLs) such as bathing,
combing hair, and feeding is - Answers -Necessary for rehabilitation
In caring for a confused elderly man, it is important to remember to - Answers -Follow
the agency's policies for caring for a confused patient
