While bathing a resident who is comatose, the nurse aide notices a reddened area on the left hip. Once reported, the charge nurse is likely to request that the nurse aide
massage the area using lotion.
apply a dry protective dressing over the area.
keep the resident positioned to avoid pressure on the hip.
cleanse the hip using extra soap, then rinse and dry thoroughly.
Correct Answer :
C. keep the resident positioned to avoid pressure on the hip.
Related Questions
When moving a resident in bed, a lift or turning sheet may be used to help prevent
atrophy.
shearing.
infections.
contractures.
When bathing a resident, the nurse aide observes that the residents great toe is red and swollen. Which of the following is the appropriate action by the nurse aide?
Protect the toe by putting on an extra sock.
Report the observation to the charge nurse.
Apply an antibiotic ointment to prevent infection.
Soak the foot in very warm water and dry gently.
What should a nurse aide do with a used disposable razor?
Throw the razor away in a trash can.
Place the razor in a sharps container immediately.
Clean, rinse, and dry the razor so it can be used again.
Wrap the razor in a paper towel until it can be thrown away.
A resident tells the nurse aide about being bored. The resident says, My days seem to last forever. What should the nurse aide do?
Tell the resident, I know what you mean. My days seem long too.
Ask the charge nurse if the resident can have some medication.
Ask about activities the resident has enjoyed in the past.
Tell the resident to check the activity schedule.
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 nurse aide can help the resident have regular bowel movements by
making sure the resident gets a lot of rest.
providing a routine time for the resident to toilet.
giving the resident cereal for breakfast every morning.
keeping a bedpan within reach while the resident is in bed.
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.
A resident, who is on a toileting schedule, asks to go to the bathroom frequently. The nurse aide should respond to the residents requests by
telling the resident that it is not time.
decreasing the residents fluid intake.
asking the resident to follow the schedule.
taking the resident to the bathroom as needed.
Which of the following should be reported to the charge nurse immediately?
A residents change in appetite
A residents complaint of chest pain
A resident who refuses to take a scheduled tub bath
A resident who wanders is found napping in another residents bed
A resident has a urinary catheter connected to a drainage bag. Which action by the nurse aide shows correct handling of the catheter and the urinary drainage bag while the resident is in bed?
Hang the urinary drainage bag higher than the level of the residents bladder.
Use the measurements on the drainage bag to measure urine output.
Raise the bed to the highest position for better urine drainage.
Wear gloves when emptying the urinary drainage bag.
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.
Which of the following statements is true about how people experience pain?
Pain is usually worse in the morning.
Residents with dementia do not feel pain
A persons culture can affect response to pain.
Younger people handle pain better than older adults.
When helping admit a new resident, the nurse aide notices the residents rightsided weakness from a stroke. The resident asks for help to the bathroom. Before assisting the resident, the nurse aide should
ask how the resident went to the bathroom at home.
ask the resident to wait until the care plan is completed.
get instructions from the nurse about how to toilet the resident.
help the resident to the bathroom immediately, supporting the right-side.
When caring for a resident who is comatose, the nurse aide is expected to
provide mouth care once a day.
avoid changing the residents position.
talk to the resident while providing care.
keep the residents room dark and quiet.
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.
A resident tells the nurse aide that she has pain down her arms and into the jaw and that she feels nauseated. The nurse aide observes that the resident appears pale and is sweating. The nurse aide should
check the residents arms and jaw for possible injury or bruising.
check the care plan to see if the resident is on heart attack precautions.
ask if the resident might have eaten something that has upset her stomach.
recognize the seriousness of the signs and observations and report immediately.
Which foods are found on a high protein diet?
Pasta and rice
Meat and eggs
Fruits and vegetables
Whole grains and milk products
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.
The nurse aides 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.
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 counting a residents pulse, the nurse aide should
notice if the rhythm of the heart-beat is regular.
ask if the resident takes any heart medication.
consider the time of day when the pulse is taken.
multiply the rate by four if counted for 30 seconds.
A resident must stay in bed for long periods of time. Which of the following actions will best prevent the resident from developing pressure ulcers?
Put hand rolls in the residents hands.
Avoid raising the head of the residents bed.
Turn and position the resident according to schedule.
Provide range of motion (ROM) exercises every two hours.
To help prevent burns to residents during meals, the nurse aide should
place a clothing protector on the resident.
wait to serve the food until hot food is cold.
add ice to any hot liquids, such as coffee or soup.
let residents know which foods and beverages are hot.
When going to take routine vital signs, the nurse aide discovers that a minister is praying with the resident. The nurse aide should
ask how long the minister plans to visit.
explain politely that it is time to take vital signs.
check if the resident is praying before interrupting.
wait to take the vital signs after the minister has left.
When cleaning which area of the body, is it important to change the spot on the washcloth for each washing and rinsing stroke?
Arms and hands
Abdominal area
Face and neck
Perineal area
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?
The heart is an important muscle for which body system?
Urinary
Musculoskeletal
Circulatory
Digestive
Why should residents who are unable to change their own positions, have their positions changed by staff at least every two hours?
Correct residents posture
Improve the residents breathing
Promote circulation at pressure points
Provide an opportunity for incontinent care
It is most important for the nurse aide to check the temperature of the water before
assisting the resident with mouth care.
soaking the residents feet for foot care.
giving the resident a bed bath.
washing hands.
While performing range of motion exercises, the nurse aide notices that the residents 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.