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1 mL

1 cc

3 tsp

1 tbsp

5 mL

1 tsp

A resident drinks 50 ounces of fluids during a nursing assistant's shift. How many milliliters (mL) is this?

1500mL

A resident eats an entire 6-oz container of fruit-flavored yogurt. How many milliliters did the resident eat?

180 mL

6 tsp

2 Tbsp

15 mL

3 tsp

30 mL

6 tsp

A nursing assistant is measuring a resident's urinary output in a graduate. The graduate shows that the urine measures 2.5 ounces. How many milliliters of urine is this?

75mL

The nurse aide is going to help the client walk from the bed to a chair. What should the nurse aide put on the client's feet?

A.Rubber-soled slippers or shoes B.Cloth-soled slippers C.Nothing D.Socks or stockings only answer A

The Heimlich maneuver (abdominal thrusts) is used on a client who has.

A.a blocked airway. B.impaired eyesight. C.a bloody nose. D.fallen out of bed answer A

To be sure that a client's weight is measured accurately, the client should be weighed

A.after a good night's sleep. B.by a different nurse aide. C.after a meal. D.at the same time of day. answer D

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

A.bed frame. B.upper thigh. C.hip. D.bedsheet. answer B

The purpose of padding side rails on the client's bed is to keep the client warm.

A.keep the client warm. B.have a place to connect the call signal. C.protect the client from injury. D.use them as a restraint. answer C

special diets

diets for people who have certain illnesses; also called therapeutic or modified diets.

dysphagia

difficulty swallowing

Range of Motion (ROM)

exercises that put a joint through its full arc of motion.

expiration

exhaling air out of the lungs.

brachial pulse

felt in elbow

nutrition

how the body uses food to maintain health

hat

in health care, a collection container that is sometimes inserted into a toilet to collect and measure urine or stool

amputation

partial or complete removal of a limb

extension

straightening a body part.

edema

swelling caused by excess fluid in body tissues.

fluid balance

taking in and eliminating equal amounts of fluid.

oxygen therapy

the administration of oxygen to increase the supply of oxygen to the lungs

Combustion

the process of burning something

radial pulse

the pulse felt at the wrist

puree

to blend or grind food into a thick paste of baby food consistency.

opposition

touching the thumb to any other finger.

Rotation

turning a joint.

pronation

turning downward.

supination

turning upward

void

urinate.

Ambulation

walking

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

A.check the client's body alignment. B.ensure the protective device is tight. C.release the protective device once per shift. D.assess the client once every hour answer A

The nurse aide sees a client spill water on the floor in the hall. Another client is walking down the hall. The nurse aide SHOULD

A.leave the spill. B.call the nurse. C.call housekeeping. D.clean up the spill. answer D

When transferring a client, MOST of the client's weight should be supported by the nurse aide's

A.legs. B.back. C.shoulders. D.wrists. answer A

To lift an object using good body mechanics, the nurse aide SHOULD

A.lift with the abdominal muscles. B.bend the knees and keep the back straight. C.keep both feet close together. D.hold the object away from the body. answer B

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

A.on the client's weak side. B.on the client's strong side. C.from behind the client. D.with a wheelchair. answer A

The nurse aide is responsible for the following fire prevention measures EXCEPT

A.participating in fire drills. B.being aware of the locations of fire extinguishers. C.reporting all damaged wiring or sockets in clients' rooms. D.taking cigarettes and matches away from all clients and visitors. answerD

The nursing care plan states, "Transfer with mechanical lift." However, the client is very agitated. To transfer the client, the nurse aide SHOULD

A.place the client in the lift. B.lift the client without the mechanical device. C.get assistance to move the client. D.keep the wheels unlocked so the lift can move with the client. answer C

For safety, when leaving a client alone in a room, the nurse aide SHOULD

A.place the signaling device within the client's reach. B.keep the door tightly closed. C.apply a restraint to the client. D.leave the bed elevated in the highest position. answer A

Physical restraints are used MOST often

A.to prevent client injury. B.at the family's request. C.at the roommate's request. D.when staff is short. answer A

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

A.toothpaste. B.toothbrush. C.toothette/mouth swab. D.all of the above. Answer C

A client is paralyzed on the right side. The nurse aide should place the signaling device

A.under the pillow. B.on the right side of the bed near the client's hand. C.at the foot of the bed. D.on the left side of the bed near the client's hand. answer D

When taking a client's radial pulse, the nurse aide's fingertips should be placed on the client's

A.wrist. B.elbow. C.neck. D.chest. answer A

flexion

bending a body part.

dorsiflexion

bending backward.

Abduction

Movement away from the midline of the body

intravenous (IV) therapy

The delivery of medication directly into a vein.

force fluids (FF)

a medical order to encourage a person to drink more fluids

restrict fluids (RF)

a medical order to limit the amount of fluids a person drinks to the level set by the doctor

specimen

a sample that is used for analysis in order to try to make a diagnosis..

urinary catheter

a thin tube inserted into the bladder in order to drain or collect urine.

indwelling catheter

a type of catheter that remains inside the bladder for a period of time; urine drains into a bag.

routine urine specimen

a urine specimen that can be collected any time a person voids

clean catch specimen

a urine specimen that does not include the first and last urine that is voided; also called mid-stream

condom catheter

A catheter that has an attachment on the end that fits onto the penis, also called an external or ''Texas'' catheter.

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

A.15 mL B.5 mL C.30 mL D.10 mL answer C

How many tips does a quad-cane base have?

A.3 B.4 C.2 D.1 answer B

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

A.Flotation mattress B.Sheepskin C.Several pillows D.Repositioning every shift answer A

Dehydration

An abnormally low amount of water in the body.

closed bed

a bed completely made with the bedspread and blankets in place

occupied bed

a bed made while a person is in the bed.

unoccupied bed

a bed made while no person is in the bed

open bed

a bed made with linen folded down to the foot of the bed.

straight catheter

a catheter that drains the bladder and then is removed

flammable

able to catch fire easily

ambulatory

able to walk

vital sign

measurements—temperature, pulse, respirations, blood pressure, pain level— that monitor the functioning of the vital organs of the body

NPO (nothing by mouth)

medical order to withhold all food and fluids taken orally.

Which type of fire can be put out with water?

A.Grease B.Electrical C.Paper D.Chemical answer C

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

A.Lateral B.Fowler's C.Prone D.Supine answer B

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

A.Physical therapist B.Occupational therapist C.Speech therapist D.Registered nurse answer C


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