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
Correct Answer :
B. Removing soiled linen from a bed
Related Questions
The nurse aide's role in assisting with a bowel and bladder retraining program includes
being consistent with carrying out the toileting schedule.
notifying the family that the resident has been placed on the program.
determining the type of program best suited for the resident.
checking the resident every four hours for incontinence.
A resident is admitted to the nursing home for rehabilitation after a stroke. The plan is for the resident to stay only a short time, before returning home. Which of the following shows the best support of the resident's needs?
Provide total care for the resident.
Set high standards for the resident's achievements.
Help the resident focus on even small accomplishments.
Remind the resident that she will be happier when she is home.
The heart is an important muscle for which body system?
Urinary
Musculoskeletal
Circulatory
Digestive
The care plan requires that the resident be ambulated 100 feet twice a day at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. When the nurse aide arrives to walk the resident at 10 a.m., the resident refuses. Which of the following is the best response by the nurse aide?
Maybe you can plan to walk a little further this afternoon.
The doctor ordered your walking exercise. You really need to try.
You have the right to refuse. Do you want me to tell the nurse?
Would you prefer to walk a little later?
The nurse aide receives resident assignments from the charge nurse at the beginning of the shift. When planning priorities it will be most important for the nurse aide to
decide break times with other nurse aides.
review assignments with others to check if residents are divided evenly.
check all assigned residents to see if anyone has immediate needs.
check what the activity department has scheduled for residents during the shift.
While helping in the dining room, the nurse aide notices a male resident in distress holding his throat. The nurse aide believes the resident may be choking. After calling for help, the nurse aide's next action should be to
check the resident's ABCs.
ask if the resident can talk.
provide an abdominal thrust.
lower the resident to the floor.
Which of the following best describes how persons affected by Parkinson's disease typically walk?
They tend to walk quickly.
They tend to lean back when walking.
They walk normally but with some shakiness.
They shuffle their feet while taking small steps.
A resident has an indwelling urinary catheter. Which of the following is part of the catheter care procedure performed by the nurse aide?
Clean the catheter, starting at the meatus and moving downward.
Clean the catheter, starting at the end and moving towards the genitalia.
Disconnect the drainage bag from the catheter to empty the bag fully.
Cleanse around the meatus with alcohol swabs, wiping front to back.
While helping the resident to get dressed, the nurse aide observes that the resident's breathing is faster. The resident says she feels tired. What should be the nurse aide's first action?
Dress the resident quickly.
Check the resident's vital signs.
Stop the dressing to let the resident rest.
Go to find a nurse to check the resident.
A resident is being showered while sitting in a shower chair. The resident says, I feel weak. I think I am going to faint. The nurse aide's immediate concerns are calling for help and
making sure the water temperature is proper.
getting the resident back to her room right away.
finishing the shower quickly by washing only soiled areas.
keeping the resident safe and comfortable.
When a resident is unable to stand, the residents height is generally obtained 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.
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.
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?
Call for help while keeping the resident calm.
Check for injuries while asking how the resident fell.
Place a pillow under the resident's head and cover with a blanket.
Consider if the resident is trying to get attention.
A nurse aide is assigned to provide postmortem care for a resident, but has never done this procedure before. Which of the following is the most appropriate response by the nurse aide?
Ask another nurse aide to trade assignments.
Provide the care since the resident cannot be harmed.
Talk to other nurse aides about how to perform the procedure.
Discuss the nurse aide's lack of experience with the nurse.
Which member of the health care team counsels residents and their families and arranges for needed services?
Dietitian
Social worker
Physical therapist
Activities director
Which foods are found on a high protein diet?
Pasta and rice
Meat and eggs
Fruits and vegetables
Whole grains and milk products
What is the best reason for giving frequent perineal care to residents?
It increases comfort.
It decreases sexual responses.
It helps prevent skin breakdown.
It prevents incontinence.
A nurse aide is assigned to a resident with Alzheimer's disease. The nurse aide notices that today the resident is restless and is pacing a lot. The resident is also observed rubbing his stomach. The nurse aide should report this change to the nurse and
ask the resident when he had his last bowel movement.
check if the resident is hungry or needs to go to the bathroom.
try to keep the resident close to observe the resident throughout the shift.
allow the resident to move around as long he does not harm other residents.
A resident who is wearing a hearing aid keeps asking the nurse aide to repeat information. Which of the following actions should the nurse aide do first?
Speak loudly and directly into the hearing aid.
Check that the hearing aid is in the correct ear.
Ask when the hearing aid battery was replaced.
Make sure the hearing aid is turned on.
Which of the following best describes the daily routine needs of residents with dementia?
It is important that the resident's 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.
Which of the following is an example of disinfection?
Washing a resident's hands after toileting
Using a wipe to clean around a resident's stoma
Cleaning a shower chair with a chemical cleanser
Cleaning a resident's bath basin with soap after use
Residents are most likely to feel the urge to have a bowel movement
after taking a nap.
after eating a meal.
just before bedtime.
during the shift change.
When a resident wears a restraint, the nurse aide must make sure the
resident is wearing an incontinent brief.
resident is checked once every two hours.
restraint is applied following the manufacturer's instructions.
restraint is applied tightly and placed under the resident's clothing.
A resident, who is usually alert and oriented, is having difficulty remembering where he is today. What should the nurse aide do first?
Increase the resident's fluids since dehydration causes confusion.
Consider that some memory loss is a normal part of aging.
Ask where the resident believes he is.
Report the change to the charge nurse.
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 enters a room to help the resident to the bathroom. A trash can in the room is on fire. What should the nurse aide do first?
Use the resident's pitcher of water to put out the fire.
Open the window to get the smoke out of the room.
Yell Fire! along with the room number.
Remove the resident from the room.
While performing range of motion exercises, the nurse aide notices that the resident's elbow is stiff and will not bend. The nurse aide should
continue exercises but move onto another joint.
continue since stiff joints are a normal part of aging.
apply very gentle pressure to try to bend the elbow slightly.
suggest the resident see a physical therapist for the elbow.
What is the main purpose of a restorative care program?
Ensure the resident can return home
Provide meaningful activities for the resident
Help the resident improve his/her level of functioning
Provide assistance with activities of daily living (ADLs)
When a resident is receiving oxygen, the nurse aide should
make sure the tubing is free of kinks.
remove oxygen when the resident is eating.
place a NO VISITORS sign on the resident's door.
limit how often mouth care is provided to the resident.
The purpose of a gait or transfer belt is to
limit physical contact with ill residents who are transferred or walked.
protect the nurse aide's back when walking or transferring a resident.
help steady and support a resident when transferring or walking.
allow residents to transfer or walk independently.