When the nursing assistant is helping a resident to shave, he or she should remember to do which of the following?
Use shaving cream to soften the hair.
Wash the residents face and then dry the skin thoroughly before shaving.
Shave in the opposite direction of hair growth with a sharp razor.
Apply alcohol after shaving to keep the skin clean.
Correct Answer :
A. Use shaving cream to soften the hair.
Related Questions
Which of the following behaviors is considered a demonstration of caring?
The timely completion of an assignment
Taking the time to listen to the resident
Obtaining the vital signs for the unit before lunch
Not changing the resident when he or she is soiled
Which 6f the following is not a healthy way for a nursing assistant to reduce stress in his or her life?
Get plenty of rest and eat a balanced diet.
Get involved in a new hobby.
Go out several times a week for drinks after work.
Exercise several times a week.
For what condition would the nursing assistant be directed by the nurse to apply a cold pack?
To decrease a burn injury
To stop bleeding
To decrease swelling
To stop back pain
The nursing assistant notices mail for a resident at the nurses station. The correct action of the nursing assistant is which of the following?
Discard the residents junk mail.
Open the mail for the resident.
Deliver the mail unopened to the residents room.
Give the mail to a family member.
The nursing assistant is walking down the hall with an armful of supplies and notices a spill on the floor. Which of the following is the correct action of the nursing assistant?
Walk by and say nothing.
Stop at the nurses station and tell whoever is there about the spill.
Tell the first person you see to have housekeeping come by and clean up the spill.
Put down the supplies and clean up the spill immediately.
While cleaning a residents dentures, the CNA accidently drops one and it breaks. What is the CNAs best course of action?
Report the accident to the resident and the nurse.
Show the resident the dentures and ask him or her what happened to them.
Hide the dentures.
Offer to pay for the broken denture.
What is the initial step before feeding a resident?
Informing the kitchen staff of what type of diet the patient wants
Assisting the resident in washing his or her hands and face
Checking the residents chart to see what type of diet the patient is ordered
Making sure the resident eats all of his or her main meal before serving dessert
Which of the following is the best position in which to place the resident to assist with oral care?
Left lateral
High Fowler's
Supine
Lithotomy
When asked by the nurse to be in the room for a sterile procedure, the CNA knows that the main goal implied by the term sterile is to keep the area free of pathogens by
Avoiding touching equipment or other objects placed in the sterile field
Setting up the sterile field
Positioning and prepping the resident for the procedure
Guarding the sterile field once it is set up
Which action is used by the nursing assistant when caring for a resident with a condom catheter?
Pull the catheter onto the penis.
Remove the catheter at least once daily and report any problems.
Ensure that the catheter is well lubricated.
Attach the drainage bag to the side rail.
Which of the following substances should be used to cleanse the drain on the urinary drainage bag after emptying it?
Alcohol
Soap and water
Nothing, just allow the drain to air dry
Peroxide
Which of the following is not part of the procedure when documenting in the medical record?
Writing in pencil
Writing in pen
Crossing through mistakes and initialing them
Using correct spelling
Which statement by the nursing assistant best reflects appropriate communication?
What can I do about your life situation?
Rest awhile and you will feel better in the morning.
I cant help you right now; I am busy.
I can see this bothers you. I will convey your concerns to the nurse.
Which of these statements regarding nail care is false?
Dry the residents hands and feet after soaking.
Report any breaks in the skin to the nurse.
Soak hands and feet at a safe temperature.
Rub lotion between the toes to prevent skin from breaking.
The best position for a resident who is unconscious and needs oral care is which of the following?
High-Fowlers
Side-lying
Trendelenburg
Supine
Who should the nursing assistant report to when the resident is threatening to leave the facility without physician permission?
Physician
Supervisor
Nurse
Dietician
Which of the following is the correct method of washing the perineum of a resident who has an indwelling catheter?
Wash from the rectum to the meatus.
Wash the meatus with peroxide.
Wash away from the meatus.
Provide traction to the catheter while washing the meatus.
The resident reports eliminating a black and sticky stool. The best action of the CNA is which of the following?
Tell the resident to call the next time he or she has a stool so you can verify what he or she is reporting.
Report what the resident told you to the nurse.
Visualize the rectum to see if any stool is present.
Tell the resident that the stool is probably related to what he or she ate for breakfast.
The nursing assistant is ready to enter Mrs. Jane Smiths room to care for her. Which of the following is the best way to approach Mrs. Smith?
Hi, I am assigned to care for you today.
Hi, Jane, I am Sue, your nursing assistant.
Good morning, Mrs. Smith. I am Mrs. Jones, the nursing assistant on duty today. How may I help you?
Time to wake up and get moving, Mrs. Smith. I have a lot to accomplish today.
According to Elizabeth K�bler-Ross, the first stage of grief is
Denial
Acceptance
Anger
Bargaining
What is the nursing assistants appropriate response to a resident who is making sexual comments?
Thank you, no one has flirted with me in a long time.
I am going to ignore that comment.
The comment is not acceptable to me.
I bet you tell all the girls that.
The Patients Bill of Rights is a document that lists the guidelines concerning the residents treatment, level of care, and services received while in the facility. Any complaints or dissatisfaction by the resident in regard to care is called what?
Slander
Defamation
Irritating
Grievance
What should the nursing assistant do when he or she discovers a resident has edema?
Carefully clean the area.
Place compression stockings on the resident.
Notify the nurse.
Do nothing.
Which of the following is an example of maintaining client confidentiality?
The CNA goes around the unit asking family and residents about their personal lives.
The CNA reports information to the CNA who is assigned to take care of the resident on the incoming shift.
The dietary aide brings the residents chart to the room and leaves it for visitors to read.
The CNA shares the residents HIV status with new employees.
When the nursing assistant is helping a resident to shave, he or she should remember to do which of the following?
Use shaving cream to soften the hair.
Wash the residents face and then dry the skin thoroughly before shaving.
Shave in the opposite direction of hair growth with a sharp razor.
Apply alcohol after shaving to keep the skin clean.
Which finding should be reported to the nurse immediately when the resident is using splints for ambulation?
Sweating
Refusing to use the splint
Difficulty in application
Pain with use
Select the best definition for restorative nursing.
Helping to regain strength
Promoting well-being
Increasing self-care ability
All of the above
What is the best way to improve communication with a resident who is 100% deaf?
An amplified phone system
A loud voice
Reduced noise
Pen and paper
5A precaution against what type of danger requires the nursing assistant to wear a mask.
Blood borne
Standard
Contact
Droplet
Which of the following actions will help to prevent injury to the skin from a cold compress?
Do not remove the compress until it has reached room temperature.
Place a washcloth between the cold pack and the skin.
Place a heating pad on the skin after the cold pack is removed.
Wash the area after removing the cold pack.