A nurse aide hears another staff member yelling and cursing at a resident. This is an example of
resident neglect.
resident abuse.
nurse aide carelessness.
nurse aide noncompliance.
Correct Answer :
B. resident abuse.
Related Questions
A resident usually responds verbally to the nurse aides greetings, but this morning the resident seems to be having trouble waking up. The resident is not talking but is breathing and warm. The nurse aides next action should be to
try to wake the resident again in a few more minutes.
speak louder to make sure the resident can hear.
wipe the residents face with a cool washcloth.
call for the charge nurse immediately.
Which of the following is most important to closely observe when a resident wears elastic stockings, the type that are worn to help circulation?
The residents shoe-fit
The residents pulse rate
The way the resident walks
The color of the residents toes
A resident with a feeding tube is scheduled for a shower. The residents feeding tube is connected to a pump. Which of the following is the appropriate response by the nurse aide?
Disconnect the feeding tube temporarily to give the shower.
Protect the pump with a plastic bag before bringing into the shower room.
Ask the charge nurse for assistance with the feeding pump.
Give the resident a bed bath since the resident has a feeding tube.
Areas of the body where bone lies close to the skin is known as
a skin fold.
a pressure ulcer.
skin breakdown.
a pressure point.
Which of the following best describes the daily routine needs of residents with dementia?
It is important that the residents day be kept full of activities.
Changing daily routine is often helpful to residents with dementia.
Providing opportunities for activity and periods for rest is important.
Following a strict schedule is required to decrease confusion.
When a resident is not able to stand, the residents height is usually measured by
having coworkers hold the resident upright to allow for the measurement.
adding the length of legs, chest, and neck/head to determine the height.
asking the residents height and subtracting an inch for age-related shrinkage.
taking the measurement from head to heels while the resident is flat in bed.
When checking the residents urinary drainage bag, the nurse aide observes that the resident has had about 50 ccs (mls) of urine output in the last six hours. What should the nurse aide do first?
Begin offering the resident fluids to drink every 15 minutes.
Report the observation to the charge nurse immediately.
Ask if the resident is having any pain when urinating.
Check to see if the tubing is kinked or bent.
The goal when removing gloves that are soiled is to
remove quickly since there is a risk of exposure to germs.
dispose of the gloves in a biohazard-safe trash can.
avoid contact with the outside of the gloves.
keep germs in the trash can area.
Sundowning is a term used to describe when residents
take short naps throughout the day.
show signs of Alzheimers at a younger age.
prefer to go to bed earlier in the evening.
become restless and agitated late in the day.
A residents leg has recently been amputated. Since the surgery the resident has not wanted to leave his room. What response by the nurse aide is most supportive?
You do realize that you will look normal when you get your prosthesis?
Do you think you will ever leave your room? It will help you feel better
There is no reason to feel embarrassed about losing your leg?
You used to enjoy activities. Whats keeping you in your room so much?
A residents care plan provides the nurse aide with information about
the financial arrangements made for the residents care.
specific care required for the resident and the goals of care.
facility procedures for performing different nursing care procedures.
the nurse aides assignments and when care is provided to each resident.
How should the nurse aide respond when a resident tries to talk about the recent death of another resident?
Explain that HIPAA laws forbid staff from discussing residents that died.
Suggest the resident talk to other residents feeling the same loss.
Try distracting the resident with a more cheerful subject.
Allow the resident to talk about the resident who died.
A resident who was admitted today is sitting in a chair in his room. He asks for help to go to the bathroom. The nurse aide knows the residents care plan has not been completed. To help the resident the nurse aide should
ask the resident to use a walker while assisting the resident to the bathroom.
get another nurse aides help to walk the resident to the bathroom.
position a commode chair next to the chair the resident is sitting in.
ask the charge nurse for instructions on what assistance the resident needs.
The first step the nurse aide should take when discovering a fire is to
check how quickly the fire is spreading.
remove any residents near the fire.
throw a blanket over the flames.
pull the alarm.
When weighing a resident, it is important to make sure the
residents last measured weight is available.
scale measures both pounds and kilograms.
resident is wearing light weight clothing such as pajamas.
scale is balanced or calibrated before helping the resident onto the scale.
A resident, who is on bed rest, asks for a bedpan. The resident is not able to lift own hips to help with the placement of the bedpan. The best action by the nurse aide is to
ask the nurse if the resident should have a urinary catheter.
turn the resident onto one side to place the bedpan under the residents hips.
place an under pad on incontinent brief under the resident to collect the urine.
have another nurse aide assist to lift the resident onto the bedpan.
The nurse aide is to obtain a residents weight. The nurse aide should
ask if the resident remembers his/her last weight.
ask when the resident last ate food or drank fluid.
wait until after the resident has a bowel movement.
check what scale is usually used for this resident.
To help soften the beard before shaving with a disposable razor, the nurse aide should
massage the beard area of the face gently.
rub the beard in the direction of the hair growth.
hold a warm, wet wash cloth against the face first.
lather the face with soap instead of shaving cream.
A resident with advance directives has a DNR order. This means that the resident
does not remember.
should not be restrained.
does not respond to instructions.
should not be resuscitated.
A nurse aide is asked to provide postmortem care to a resident who died of natural causes. Which of the following is the most appropriate practice to follow when providing postmortem care?
Wear gloves, a mask and a gown when providing care.
Use strict isolation precautions throughout care.
Wash hands and wear gloves throughout care.
Double bag all items removed from the room.
The term vital signs refers to
any important information about a residents condition.
the color, condition, and appearance of the skin.
fluid intake and output, as well as bowel movements.
temperature, pulse, and respirations.
Why is it important to check the feet of a resident with diabetes at least once a day?
To look for sores on the feet the resident may not feel
To check if vision problems have resulted in foot injuries
To trim the toenails so they do not become long or jagged
To make sure the resident does not get a foot fungus
According to Standard Precautions, the nurse aide should wear gloves for which of the following procedures?
Getting linen from a linen cart
Removing soiled linen from a bed
Performing range of motion exercises
Transferring a resident to a shower chair
A nurse aide finds a resident who has a history of falls lying on the floor in the residents room. The resident is crying and says, I fell again. What should the nurse aide do first?
Call for help while keeping the resident calm.
Check for injuries while asking how the resident fell.
Place a pillow under the residents head and cover with a blanket.
Consider if the resident is trying to get attention.
A nurse aide notices that a resident with dementia is walking with a limp on the right foot. The nurse aides first response should be to
return the resident to bed.
provide the resident with a cane.
tell the nurse the resident is having foot pain.
remove the residents shoe and inspect the foot.
A resident is NPO because of nausea. What should the nurse aide do?
Give the resident fluids in small amounts.
Provide the resident with a small cup of ice chips.
Ask if the resident can handle any fluids with the nausea.
Remove any fluids at the bedside including the water pitcher.
A resident with dementia tries to get out of bed without help during the night. The care plan states the resident needs assistance to get out of bed. What should the nurse aide do first?
Orient the resident to person, place and time.
Review how to use the call light with the resident.
Tell the resident to never get out of bed without help.
Try to find out if there is something the resident needs.
A resident with dementia says, I need to get home. My daughters school bus is coming soon. The nurse aide knows the resident is confused because her only daughter just turned 60. What is the best response by the nurse aide?
Lets go see if Bingo has started yet. You love Bingo.
Remember you are in a nursing home. Your daughter is all grown up.
Do you mean your great-granddaughter? Your daughter just turned 60.
What do you like to do with your daughter when she gets home from school?
How much assistance does a resident receiving PROM need from the nurse aide?
Partial assistance with range of motion exercises
Full assistance with the nurse aide taking the joints through exercises
Minimal assistance to just remind the resident when it is time to exercise.
Minimal assistance to provide extremity support while the resident moves joints
The nursing home is having a Christmas party. A resident who is Jewish is not interested in going to the party. The nurse aide should
remind the resident how much the resident enjoys parties.
encourage the resident to go since so many other residents are attending.
respect the residents decision and ask what the resident would like to do.
ask if the resident participated in any activities for the Jewish Hanukah holiday.