Exam 1: Physical Care

Mrs. Hogan just had a stroke and is manifesting receptive aphasia. Clients with receptive aphasia: I.Have difficulty expressing or transmitting thoughts. II.Have trouble understanding what is said or read. III. May not know how to use a fork, toilet, cup, TV, phone, or other items. IV. Think one thing but say another.

Melrose (CNA) is taking care of Mr. Wilkins, a COPD client who is on oxygen therapy. Her knowledge about oxygen flow rates is important in order to provide efficient and safe nursing care to her client. Which of the following signifies her true understanding of oxygen flow rates?

To prevent circulatory impairment in an arm when applying an elastic bandage, which of the following methods is best?

Which of the following actions takes priority for a client having a tonic-clonic seizure?

In preparing a client for a hot Sitz bath, the nurse assistant should check the temperature of the water. The ideal water temperature is

The doctor orders for a "daily urine specimen to be sent to the laboratory" for Eileen, who was operated on for renal stones. Eileen has a Foley catheter attached to a urinary drainage system. How will you collect the urine specimen?

The nurse assistant would expect a client diagnosed with hypertension to report which common symptom?

A client has an indwelling urinary catheter, and urine is leaking from a hole in the collection bag. Which of the following actions would be most appropriate?

Justine (CNA) was instructed by the staff nurse to elevate the client's left limb, which is in a cast, to prevent swelling. Which of the following actions indicates that Justine is elevating the limb with the cast correctly?

A client asks why a cast can't get wet. Which of the following responses would be the most appropriate?

The most frequent mode of transmission in healthcare facilities is contact transmission of infectious organisms on:

When performing oral care on an unconscious client, which of the following prevents aspiration of fluids into the lungs?

Hillary Stank (CNA) is about to bring the meal tray to the room of Mrs. Agnes Wilbur, a 69 year-old resident, who survived a stroke with some neurological deficits and moderate dysphagia. Which of the following statement is incorrect about a client with dysphagia?

Which of the following interventions promotes client safety?

A client is receiving oxygen therapy via face mask. Which of the following is contraindicated for this client?

Salome was fitted for a hearing aid. In order to demonstrate her understanding of the proper use and wear of her hearing aid, Salome should be able to check that the battery is functional, turn the device on, and adjust it to a(n):

In order to get an accurate reading, how long should you wait after a client smokes or drinks coffee before taking his or her blood pressure?

The nurse assistant is helping a hemiplegic client get dressed. Which of the following is a correct way to help this client get dressed?

Which of the following statements is correct about ostomy care?

When giving the client a bed bath, which of the following sequences is preferred?