CNA test

A client asks the nurse aid "AM I going to die?" which of the following would be the BESt response for the Nurse aid to make A) You should ask your PCP B) Well we all die someday C) Why do you ask a question like that D) Is this something you have been thinking about

D

A client falls and suffers a deep cut on the forehead. what should the nurse aide do next A) take the client to the hospital B) help the client back to bed C) take the client into the bathroom to wash out the cut D) stay with the client and call for help

D

Frequent turning and repositioning of the client helps prevent A) Cyanosis B) Indigestion C) coronary disease D) pressure ulcers

D

If a client expresses anger during care, w which of the following would be an APPROPRIATE response for the nurse aid to make? A) Why are you being so mean today? B) You should not say such mean things to people C) I will come back when your bad mood is over D) You seem upset. Would you like to talk about it?

D

One of the most important tasks in caring for the agitated or confused client is to A) transfer the client to a mental health hospital for proper care B) request that the nurse administer a tranquilizer for the client C) restrain the client until the primary health care provider examines the client D) project the client and others form physical harm

D

The nurse aid SHOULD place the client's Soiled bedsheets: A) On the bedside table B) On the floor of the tiled utility room C) In a biohazard bag D) In the soiled linen container

D

The nurse aid who wants to demonstrate effective listening skills should A) plan what to say next while the client is talking B) show no emotion when listening to the client C) finish the clients sentences for the client D) give complete attention to the client while the client is talking

D

What should the nurse aid FIRSt when finding out the a clients property has been stolen A) Keep quiet and try to catch the thief B) call the family C)call the police D) inform the nurse

D

When caring for a client who has a hearing loss, the nurse aid SHOULD A) Speak very loudly and use gestures as much as possible B) let the client use the roommates hearing aid C) use only written communication with the client D) face the client when speaking to the client

D

When caring for a vision-impaired client, the nurse aid should A) Ambulate the client by holding the clients hand and walk in front of the client B) tell the client that the food trap is in front of the client after the food tray has been delivered C)Provide a dimly lit environment for the client D) announce self before touching the client

D

When client has memory loss or confusion the nurse aide should A) Laugh at the clients confused statements B)speak loudly to the client C)ignore the client D) give the client simple step by step instruction s

D

When collecting a 24 hour urine sample for a client, the nurse aide should request that the client A) Take a bath or shower before starting the collection B) Select food items that do not contain red meat C) Drink 2 L of water D) Discard the first voided urine

D

When working with a client with Alzheimer's disease, it is important that the nurse aide A) Speak very loudly B) approach the client from behind C)correct the client every time the client forgets a word D) provide a regular routine for the client

D

Which of the following is most important for the prevention of skin breakdown in the client A)Air-drying the client's skin B) rubbing lotion on the clients skin C) Ambulating the client once a day D) Repositioning the client every two hours

D

the nurse aid is assigned to a client who frequently expresses concerns about the care the client is receiving. when the client begins to express concern the nurse aid should A) remind the client that no one is perfect B)suggest that the client live with a family member C)refuse to care for the client until the client stops expressing concerns D) listen carefully to show concern and willingness to help

D

The nurse aid is assisting a client to the bathroom. After the client uses the toilette he nurse aid notices red streaks in the client's stool. The nurse aid should: A) avoid flushing the toilet and report the finding to the nurse B) askt eh dietary department to change the clients diet C) tell the client to report the finding to the primary health care provider D) understand that this is an expected finding int he older adult client

A

When applying elastic stockings to the client, it would be BEST for the nurse aid to position the client A) lying down in bed B) dangling the legs from the edge of the bed C) standing at the side of the bed D) sitting in a wheelchair

A

When giving client a bed bath, it is important for the nurse aide to A) cleanse the eyes by wiping from the inner to the outer corners of the eyes B) ensure that the water temperature is 140 degrees C) uncover the whole body so that the linens do not get wet D) wash and dry the skin vigorously

A

When preparing to take a meal tray into the clients room, what is the MOST important action for the nurse to take? A) Check that the client's name is displayed on the tray card B) Make sure the client's favorite foods are present C) Determine if enough fluids have been ordered D) Keep all foods covered until eaten

A

While the nurse aid is helping a client to shower, the client falls to the floor. What should the nurse aid do immediately A) Report the fall to the nurse B) insist that the client take a bath instead C) discuss the fall with the clients family D) inform the client that the client should on to the grab bars

A

While the nurse aid is transporting a client to relieve physical therapy the fire alarm sounds the nurse aid should A) evacuate the client to a safe area B) return the client to the clients own room C) transport the client in the elevator to receiver physical therapy D) leave the client in the hallway and look for the source of the fire

A

the nurse aide is caring or a client who is dependent. the nurse aid decides to reposition the client every 4 hours, instead of every 2 hours. the nurse aide could potentially be charged with A) negligence B) battery C)assault D) libel

A

which of the following activities is within the role for the nurse aid A) observing clients for changes in condition B) deciding the staging of a pressure ulcer C) suggesting new special diets to clients D) giving clients spiritual advice

A

A client drinks 240 mL of soup, 120 mL of coffee, and 90 mL of juice for lunch. The client's total liquid intake for lunch is: A) 360 B) 450 C) 480 D) 520

B

After turning and repositioning the client, the nurse aide should make sure that A) All side rails are up B) The signaling device is placed within reach C) all pillows have been removed D) the bed is placed in the highest position

B

Articles contaminated with blood or body fluids should be disposed of in the A) Soiled linen basket B) biohazard container C) soiled utility room D) Clients room trash container

B

In order to move a client up in bed, the nurse aid SHOULD: A) raise the head of the bed B) get assistance from a co worker C) place the bed in the lowest position possible D) wait until the end of the shit report

B

The Heimlich maneuver is used when the client is A) having a seizure B)choking C)coughing D) having difficulty swallowing

B

The best approach for assisting a client who is vision impaired to ambulate in an unfamiliar area is to A) guide the client by holding the clients arm B) offer an arm to the client C)walk in front of the client D) walk behind the client

B

The health care team member who assists the clients performance of activities of daily living is the: A) Social worker B) Occupational therapist C)Speech therapist D) Case manager

B

The nurse aid MUSt wear gloves when A) Transferrring a client B)providing mouth care C)dressing a client D) weighing a client

B

The nurse aid SHOULD use proper body mechanics in order to A) Keep the nurse aide's weight down B) Protect the nurse aid from injury C) Keep facility equipment in working order D) make a good impression

B

The nurse aid is taking a clients vitals what should the nurse aid do if a client pulse ox is reading 95% A) Provide oxygen to the client B) record the finding in the clients chart C)move the pulse ox sensor to another location D) report the finding to the nurse immediately

B

The nurse aide is providing oral care for a client who is unconscious. the nurse aid should place the client in which of the following positions A) prone B)side lying C)fowlers D) modified trandelenburgs

B

What is the MOST important reason for using a mechanical lift to transfer clients? A) It takes fewer staff to transfer someone B) It is the safest method for clients and staff C) It is faster than other methods D) IT is the method that clients like best

B

What is the first art of a clients body that the nurse aid should wash when providing a bed bath A) legs B)face C)arms D) chest

B

When a nurse gives the nurse aid confidential information about a client, the nurse aid SHOULD: A) Share it with other clients B) Keep the information private C) Discuss it with other staff members in the break room D) Discuss it with the client's family

B

When ambulating the client the nurse aid should A) ask the nurse for help B) be sure the clients wearing non skid shoes C)ask a family member for help D) walk in front of the client

B

When giving a bed bath to the client, the nurse aid should cover the client to expose only the part of the body being bathed this is done in order to A) assist the nurse aid in remembering the order of the bath B)providing the client with privacy and dignity C)keep the bed linen as dry as possible D) make the client aware of which body part is being bathed

B

When making an occupied bed the nurse aid SHOULD A) Leave the bed in the lowest position B) Make the toe pleat C) Leave the bottom sheet untucked D) place soiled linens on the floor

B

A client requests that the nurse aide call the clients minister. The nurse aid SHOULD: A) Ask the client why the client wants the nurse aid to call the minister B) Tell the client that this is not part of the nurse aides job C) Tell the client that the nurse aid will inform the nurse of the client's request D) Call the minister for the client

C

A nurse aid is assisting a client with mouth care. With of the following actions should the nurse aid take A) avoid brushing the tongue with the toothbrush B) brush the outer surface of the teeth by using a side to side motion C)Floss between the teeth robin the floss up and down D) floss the teeth before brushing the teeth

C

Pillows should be used for a client placed in a SIDE_LYING position to A) Promote sleep B) Decrease Pain C) prevent skin breakdown D) decrease edema

C

The family members of a client with diabetes mellitus brought the client cookies as a bedtime snack. The nurse aide should A) let the client eat the cookies B) convince the client to drink a diet soda instead C) inform the nurse of the cookies D) substitute fruit for the cookies

C

The most important care for a client with cast is A) keeping the extremity aligned with the clients body B)keeping the extremity elevated C) report a change in the color, movement and sensation for the clients extremity D) making sure the cast does not become soiled

C

The nurse aid has raised the height of the clients bed to provide care to the client, but the nurse aid has forgotten to bring the supplies needed. what should the nurse aid do next? A) Instruct the client to lie still B) Quickly go to get the supplies C) Lower the bed, and the place the call light within reach D) Ask the roommate to watch the client while the nurse aid gets the supplies

C

The nurse aid should understand that a back massage A) causes muscle spasms B)increases blood pressure C)promotes circulation D) increases the heart rate

C

The nurse aide has been instructed to place the client in a supine position. the nurse aide should position the client on the clients A) abdomen B) Left side C) back D) right side

C

The nurse aide should understand that the signaling device must be A) answered after the nurse aide has made care rounds B) placed on the bedside table at the food of the bed C) placed within the clients reach D) deactivated for clients with dementia

C

To find out what type of diet in the client should be receiving, it would be best for the nurse aide to check A) With the kitchen staff B) on the clients room bulletin board C) in the clients care plan D) with the clients family

C

To orient a new client to the facility, it would be best for the nurse aide to A) inform the client that it is mandatory to participate in activities B) encourage the client to make friends with at least two other clients C) introduce the client to other clients and staff members D) restrict visits from the clients family during the first month

C

To promote independence when feeding a client the nurse aide should A) Inform the client to drink all the liquids before the solid food B) assist the client in mixing the meat and vegetables together C)allowing self feeding as much as possible D) ask family and visitors to leave the room when the client is eating

C

Which of the following client observations should the nurse aid report immediately to the nurse A) pink nail beds B)rectal temp of 99,6 C)radial pulse, 110 D) clear yellow urine

C

techniques that promote good communication include A) avoiding calling the client by the clients preferred name B)correcting the client when the client forgets a word C)speaking clearly and slowly D) informing the client that the nurse aid has a limited amount of time to talk

C

After cleaning the clients denture the nurse aid should store the clients dentures A) in a labeled container B) wrapped in a paper towel C) at the nurses' station D) in the utility room

A

How can the nurse aide help the client to maintain independence A) allow the client to do as many activities of daily living as possible without assistance B) request that the clients family provide assistance to the client when performing aDLS C) Do as many activities of daily living for the client as possible D) remind the client to quickly complete ADLS

A

A client who is confused refuses to change from sleepwear to other clothes the nurse aid should A) respect the clients refusal and ask the clients again later B) insist that the client change clothes C) get another nursed to help change the clients clothes D) inform the client that the client cannot leave the room without changing clothes

A

A new client expressed to the nurse aide, "I would love to go to my religious services weekly." what should the nurse aid do?: A) report the clients statement to the nurse B)tell the clients family of the clients wishes C)share this information with another nurse aid to coordinate when to take the client D) not share this information because the clients personal wishes should be kept private

A