HOSA Nursing Assisting

To convert four ounces (oz) of liquid to milliliters (mL), the nurse aide should multiply 4 by

30 mL

When caring for a client who uses a protective device (restraint), the nurse aide SHOULD

check the client's body alignment

The nursing assistant should tell the nurse if the client with diabetes:

does not touch their lunch tray.

Which of the following best helps reduce pressure on the bony prominences?

flotation mattress

When operating a manual bed, the nurse aide should remember to

fold the cranks under the bed

Fecal impaction may present with which of the following symptoms?

small, watery leakage of stool

Which of the following guidelines regarding residents who are hard of hearing would be considered correct?

speak clearly and slowly as you face the resident

Which of the following people provide treatment for persons who have difficulty talking due to disorders such as a stroke or physical defects?

speech therapist

Of the following symptoms, which one is most likely due to an infection in a resident?

sudden onset confusion

The equipment you need for oral care of an unconscious client includes

toothette/mouth swab

To avoid pulling on the catheter while you're turning a male client, the catheter tube must be taped to his

upper thigh

Which of the following is the most comfortable position for a client with a respiratory problem?

Fowler's

What protective equipment should be worn when changing an incontinent patient?

Gloves and gown.

The nursing assistant knows that signs of hypoglycemia include which of the following?

Sweating

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?

The restraint straps should be secured to the bed frame and never to the side rail to avoid accidental injury in the event that the side rail is released.

When helping a client who is recovering from a stroke to walk, the nurse aide should assist

on the client's weak side