Question 1

An elderly client is admitted to the unit for the first time. Which of the following actions ensures the safety of the client?

Accepted Answer

A) Keep unnecessary furniture out of the way. 
B) Keep lights on all the time. 
C) Keep side rails up at all times. 
D) Keep all equipment out of view. 
A) Keep unnecessary furniture out of the way. 
B) Keep lights on all the time. 
C) Keep side rails up at all times. 
D) Keep all equipment out of view.

Question 2

A client has been identified as having a very virulent bacterial infection that is spread through close physical contact. The nurse aide understands that, in order to decrease the chance of spreading these organisms, which of the following infection control precautions should be observed?

Accepted Answer

A) Airborne precautions 
B) Droplet precautions 
C) Contact precautions 
D) Protective precautions 
A) Airborne precautions 
B) Droplet precautions 
C) Contact precautions 
D) Protective precautions

Question 3

Protective devices are often used to prevent and treat pressure ulcers and skin breakdown. Which of the following devices is least likely to be used for this purpose?

Accepted Answer

A) Trochanter rolls 
B) Rubber sheet 
C) Bed cradle 
D) Flotation pads 
A) Trochanter rolls 
B) Rubber sheet 
C) Bed cradle 
D) Flotation pads

Question 4

Which of the following is a correct statement about binders?

Accepted Answer

A) A breast binder can be applied for breastfeeding mothers to relieve discomfort. 
B) Straight abdominal binders are applied while the client is sitting on a chair. 
C) The double T-binder is specifically used for male clients. 
D) When securing a straight abdominal binder, help the client in a side-lying position to close it at the back using safety pins. 
A) A breast binder can be applied for breastfeeding mothers to relieve discomfort. 
B) Straight abdominal binders are applied while the client is sitting on a chair. 
C) The double T-binder is specifically used for male clients. 
D) When securing a straight abdominal binder, help the client in a side-lying position to close it at the back using safety pins.

Question 5

Mrs. Walker was diagnosed with colon cancer, and a descending colostomy was created. Which statement about ostomies is false?

Accepted Answer

A) Good skin care around the stoma is essential. 
B) Deodorants can control odors. 
C) The person wears a pouch. 
D) Feces are always liquid. 
A) Good skin care around the stoma is essential. 
B) Deodorants can control odors. 
C) The person wears a pouch. 
D) Feces are always liquid.

Question 6

A nurse assistant must obtain the blood pressure of a client in airborne isolation. Which of the following methods is best to prevent transmission of infection to other clients by the equipment?

Accepted Answer

A) Dispose of the equipment after each use. 
B) Wear gloves while handling the equipment. 
C) Use the same equipment you use with other clients for the client in airborne isolation. 
D) Leave the equipment in the room for use only with that client. 
A) Dispose of the equipment after each use. 
B) Wear gloves while handling the equipment. 
C) Use the same equipment you use with other clients for the client in airborne isolation. 
D) Leave the equipment in the room for use only with that client.

Question 7

Which of the following are examples of fluid output that need to be recorded onthe I&O sheet? §Urine
§Emesis
§Blood loss
§Excessive perspiration

Accepted Answer

A) Urine only 
B) Urine and blood loss 
C) All except emesis 
D) All are recorded in the client's I&O sheet 
A) Urine only 
B) Urine and blood loss 
C) All except emesis 
D) All are recorded in the client's I&O sheet

Question 8

The nursing assistant finds Mrs. Kerr on her bed unresponsive and is preparing to open the client's airway. Which of the following methods to open the airway would be most appropriate to use?

Accepted Answer

A) The jaw-thrust method 
B) The head tilt-chin lift technique 
C) The chest thrust method 
D) The chin-to-sternum method 
A) The jaw-thrust method 
B) The head tilt-chin lift technique 
C) The chest thrust method 
D) The chin-to-sternum method

Question 9

Which of the following foods is considered part of a full-liquid diet?

Accepted Answer

A) Gelatin dessert 
B) Milkshake 
C) Popsicle or similar frozen dessert 
D) Tea 
A) Gelatin dessert 
B) Milkshake 
C) Popsicle or similar frozen dessert 
D) Tea

Question 10

Which of the following is the most common symptom of myocardial infarction (MI)?

Accepted Answer

A) Chest pain 
B) Dyspnea 
C) Edema 
D) Palpitations 
A) Chest pain 
B) Dyspnea 
C) Edema 
D) Palpitations

Question 11

Which of the following foods should be served for clients with dysphagia.

Accepted Answer

A) Diced meat 
B) Soft-cooked vegetables 
C) Applesauce 
D) Scrambled eggs 
A) Diced meat 
B) Soft-cooked vegetables 
C) Applesauce 
D) Scrambled eggs

Question 12

When performing CPR on an adult, to what depth should you sternum during to ensure adequate chest compression?

Accepted Answer

A) 0.5 inch 
B) 1.5 inches 
C) 4 inches 
D) Enough to establish a pulse 
A) 0.5 inch 
B) 1.5 inches 
C) 4 inches 
D) Enough to establish a pulse

Question 13

A nurse obtains an order from a physician to restrain a client by using a jacket restraint and delegates a nursing assistant to assist in the restraining of the client. Which of the following observations indicates inappropriate application of the restraint by the nursing assistant?

Accepted Answer

A) A safety knot in the restraint straps 
B) Restraint straps that are safely secured to the side rails 
C) Jacket restraint straps that do not tighten when force is applied against them 
D) Jacket restraint secured so that two fingers can slide easily between the restraint and the client's skin 
A) A safety knot in the restraint straps 
B) Restraint straps that are safely secured to the side rails 
C) Jacket restraint straps that do not tighten when force is applied against them 
D) Jacket restraint secured so that two fingers can slide easily between the restraint and the client's skin

Question 14

You are a client who just had an abdominal surgery with coughing and deep breathing. Which of the following is not a correct procedure?

Accepted Answer

A) The client inhales through pursed lips. 
B) The client sits in a comfortable sitting position. 
C) The client inhales deeply through the nose. 
D) The person holds a pillow over the incision. 
A) The client inhales through pursed lips. 
B) The client sits in a comfortable sitting position. 
C) The client inhales deeply through the nose. 
D) The person holds a pillow over the incision.

Question 15

The physician requests a pair of sterile scissors. A pair of scissors found at the bedside is in an original factory wrapping that has been opened but taped closed again. Which of the following should the nursing aide do?

Accepted Answer

A) Check the hospital policy manual regarding use of opened supplies. 
B) Obtain a pair of sterile scissors that have not been opened. 
C) Provide the scissors to the physician because they are available and probably have not been used. 
D) Question another nurse aide regarding the sterility of the scissors found at the table. 
A) Check the hospital policy manual regarding use of opened supplies. 
B) Obtain a pair of sterile scissors that have not been opened. 
C) Provide the scissors to the physician because they are available and probably have not been used. 
D) Question another nurse aide regarding the sterility of the scissors found at the table.

Question 16

Mr. Gonzales was advised by his doctor to limit salt intake because of his hypertension. Which of the following dietary practices will help him reduce his sodium intake?

Accepted Answer

A) Increasing the use of dairy products 
B) Using an artificial sweetener in coffee 
C) Avoiding boxed and instant foods 
D) Using catsup for cooking and flavoring foods 
A) Increasing the use of dairy products 
B) Using an artificial sweetener in coffee 
C) Avoiding boxed and instant foods 
D) Using catsup for cooking and flavoring foods

Question 17

Which of the following articles or types of clothing would help a client with osteoarthritis perform activities of daily living?

Accepted Answer

A) Zippered clothing 
B) Tied shoes to promote stability 
C) Velcro clothing, slip-on shoes, and rubber grippers 
D) Buttoned clothing, slip-on shoes, and rubber grippers 
A) Zippered clothing 
B) Tied shoes to promote stability 
C) Velcro clothing, slip-on shoes, and rubber grippers 
D) Buttoned clothing, slip-on shoes, and rubber grippers

Question 18

The nurse aide is demonstrating proper foot care to a diabetic client. Which of the following is an appropriate action?

Accepted Answer

A) Soaking the client's feet in hot water 
B) Avoiding using mild soap on the feet 
C) Applying a moisturizing lotion to dry feet, but not between the toes 
D) Cutting nails and removing cuticles weekly 
A) Soaking the client's feet in hot water 
B) Avoiding using mild soap on the feet 
C) Applying a moisturizing lotion to dry feet, but not between the toes 
D) Cutting nails and removing cuticles weekly

Question 19

When transferring a client to a wheelchair, which of the following should be true?

Accepted Answer

A) The client's feet are touching the ground to stabilize the chair. 
B) The nurse aide is fully supporting the client's weight using back, not thigh, muscles. 
C) No weight is placed on the client's legs during the procedure. 
D) All the wheels are locked to avoid chair movement and falls. 
A) The client's feet are touching the ground to stabilize the chair. 
B) The nurse aide is fully supporting the client's weight using back, not thigh, muscles. 
C) No weight is placed on the client's legs during the procedure. 
D) All the wheels are locked to avoid chair movement and falls.

Question 20

Mr. Santos is placed on seizure precaution. Which of the following would be contraindicated?

Accepted Answer

A) Obtaining his oral temperature 
B) Encouraging him to perform his own personal hygiene. 
C) Allowing him to wear his own clothing. 
D) Encouraging him to be out of bed 
A) Obtaining his oral temperature 
B) Encouraging him to perform his own personal hygiene. 
C) Allowing him to wear his own clothing. 
D) Encouraging him to be out of bed

An elderly client is admitted to the unit for the first time. Which of the following actions ensures the safety of the client?

A client has been identified as having a very virulent bacterial infection that is spread through close physical contact. The nurse aide understands that, in order to decrease the chance of spreading these organisms, which of the following infection control precautions should be observed?

Protective devices are often used to prevent and treat pressure ulcers and skin breakdown. Which of the following devices is least likely to be used for this purpose?

Which of the following is a correct statement about binders?

Mrs. Walker was diagnosed with colon cancer, and a descending colostomy was created. Which statement about ostomies is false?

A nurse assistant must obtain the blood pressure of a client in airborne isolation. Which of the following methods is best to prevent transmission of infection to other clients by the equipment?

Which of the following are examples of fluid output that need to be recorded onthe I&O sheet? §Urine §Emesis §Blood loss §Excessive perspiration

The nursing assistant finds Mrs. Kerr on her bed unresponsive and is preparing to open the client's airway. Which of the following methods to open the airway would be most appropriate to use?

Which of the following foods is considered part of a full-liquid diet?

Which of the following is the most common symptom of myocardial infarction (MI)?

Which of the following foods should be served for clients with dysphagia.

When performing CPR on an adult, to what depth should you sternum during to ensure adequate chest compression?

A nurse obtains an order from a physician to restrain a client by using a jacket restraint and delegates a nursing assistant to assist in the restraining of the client. Which of the following observations indicates inappropriate application of the restraint by the nursing assistant?

You are a client who just had an abdominal surgery with coughing and deep breathing. Which of the following is not a correct procedure?

The physician requests a pair of sterile scissors. A pair of scissors found at the bedside is in an original factory wrapping that has been opened but taped closed again. Which of the following should the nursing aide do?

Mr. Gonzales was advised by his doctor to limit salt intake because of his hypertension. Which of the following dietary practices will help him reduce his sodium intake?

Which of the following articles or types of clothing would help a client with osteoarthritis perform activities of daily living?

The nurse aide is demonstrating proper foot care to a diabetic client. Which of the following is an appropriate action?

When transferring a client to a wheelchair, which of the following should be true?

Mr. Santos is placed on seizure precaution. Which of the following would be contraindicated?

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Exam 1: Physical Care

An elderly client is admitted to the unit for the first time. Which of the following actions ensures the safety of the client?

A client has been identified as having a very virulent bacterial infection that is spread through close physical contact. The nurse aide understands that, in order to decrease the chance of spreading these organisms, which of the following infection control precautions should be observed?

Protective devices are often used to prevent and treat pressure ulcers and skin breakdown. Which of the following devices is least likely to be used for this purpose?

Which of the following is a correct statement about binders?

Mrs. Walker was diagnosed with colon cancer, and a descending colostomy was created. Which statement about ostomies is false?

A nurse assistant must obtain the blood pressure of a client in airborne isolation. Which of the following methods is best to prevent transmission of infection to other clients by the equipment?

Which of the following are examples of fluid output that need to be recorded onthe I&O sheet? §Urine §Emesis §Blood loss §Excessive perspiration

The nursing assistant finds Mrs. Kerr on her bed unresponsive and is preparing to open the client's airway. Which of the following methods to open the airway would be most appropriate to use?

Which of the following foods is considered part of a full-liquid diet?

Which of the following is the most common symptom of myocardial infarction (MI)?

Which of the following foods should be served for clients with dysphagia.

When performing CPR on an adult, to what depth should you sternum during to ensure adequate chest compression?

A nurse obtains an order from a physician to restrain a client by using a jacket restraint and delegates a nursing assistant to assist in the restraining of the client. Which of the following observations indicates inappropriate application of the restraint by the nursing assistant?

You are a client who just had an abdominal surgery with coughing and deep breathing. Which of the following is not a correct procedure?

The physician requests a pair of sterile scissors. A pair of scissors found at the bedside is in an original factory wrapping that has been opened but taped closed again. Which of the following should the nursing aide do?

Mr. Gonzales was advised by his doctor to limit salt intake because of his hypertension. Which of the following dietary practices will help him reduce his sodium intake?

Which of the following articles or types of clothing would help a client with osteoarthritis perform activities of daily living?

The nurse aide is demonstrating proper foot care to a diabetic client. Which of the following is an appropriate action?

When transferring a client to a wheelchair, which of the following should be true?

Mr. Santos is placed on seizure precaution. Which of the following would be contraindicated?

Pyschosocial Care

Role of the Aide

Medical Assisting, NNAAP, and Pharmacological

Total Factor Productivity, Orientation, and Health Care

Finances

HR

Performance

Strategic Management

Financial Management

Midwifery

Filters