CNA test

when getting ready to make a bed, the nurse aide should place the clean linens on

a chair or table beside the bed

which of the following is the best personal protective equipment item for the nurse aide to wear when handling infectious waste that could splash or spray

a faceshield

what might changes in vital signs indicate

a resident's condition is worsening

mmHg

abbreviation for millimeters of mercury

what does the abbreviation ADL mean

activities of daily living

while the nurse aide is providing care to the client, the client calls the nurse aide by the name of the client's child who died several years ago, the nurse aide's best response would be to

ask the client about the client's favorite memories of the client's child

a client with arthritis reports difficulty when cutting the food, what should the nurse aide do to encourage the client's independence in eating

assist the client in cutting the food and encourage the client to use the special eating utensils

which of the following actions would be best for the nurse aide to take to show respect to the spiritual needs of a client

assisting the client to read the client's religious materials

which of the following temperature sites is another word for the armpit area

axilla

normal temperature

96-99

when ambulating the client, the nurse aide should

be sure the client is wearing non-skid footwear

when changing a soiled dressing, the nurse aide should wash the nurse aide's hands

before, during, and after the procedure

articles contaminated with blood or body fluids should be disposed of in the

biohazard container

systolic phase (top)

blood pressure measurement that reflects the phase when the heart is at work

diastolic phase (bottom)

blood pressure measurement that reflects the phase when the heart relaxes

a client wakes up during the night and asks for something to eat. The nurse aide should

check client's diet before offering nourishment

when providing care for a client receiving oxygen therapy, the nurse aide should

check ears for pressure points

when preparing to take a meal tray into the client's room, what is the most important action for the nurse aide to take

check that the client's name is displayed on the tray card

sphygmomanometer

device that measures blood pressure

when collecting a 24 hour urine sample for a client, the nurse aide should request that the client

discard the first voided urine

which of the following thermometers is used once and then discarded

disposable thermometer

the medical term for difficulty breathing is

dyspnea

what would be the best way for the nurse aide to promote client independence when bathing a client who had a stroke

encourage the client to do as much as possible and assist as needed

the only purpose for using a restraint is to

ensure the safety of the client or others

exhaling air out of the lungs is also called

expiration

what is the first area of a client's body that the nurse aide should wash when providing a bed bath

face

which of the following actions should the nurse aide take to communicate with a client who has a hearing loss

face the client when speaking

what are barriers to managing pain

fear of addiction, pain is with aging, think caregivers are to busy, too many pain medications can cause death

one benefit of cold applications is that they can bring this down

fever

which changes should be immediately reported to the nurse

fever, slow or rapid respiration/pulse, blood pressure changes, pain worsens or is not relieved by pain management

the nurse aide is assisting a coworker in obtaining a quad cane for a client, how many legs should the nurse aide understand that a quad cane has

four

when a client has memory loss or confusion, the nurse aide should

give the client simple step by step instructions

blood pressure diastolic parameters

greater than 90mmHg

To find out what type of diet the client should be receiving, it would be best for the nurse aide to check

in the client's care plan

the nurse aide should place the client's soiled bedsheets

in the soiled linen container

inhaling air into the lungs is also called

inspiration

the client has been sad and depressed since being admitted to the facility yesterday, what would be the best thing for the nurse aide to do for the client

introduce the client to other clients and staff members

when a nurse provides the nurse aide confidential information about a client, the nurse aide should

keep the information private

the nurse aide can help prevent pressure injuries in the client by

keeping linens clean, dry, and wrinkle-free

before entering a client's room, the nurse aide should first

knock on the door

when assisting with dressing a client who has left-sided weakness, what part of a sweater should be put on first

left sleeve

when transferring a client, most of the client's weight should be supported by the nurse aide's

legs

oxygen saturation

less than 90%

The nurse aide has raised the height of the client's bed to provide care to the client, but the nurse aide has forgotten to bring the supplies needed. What should the nurse aide do next?

lower the bed and place the call light within reach

when applying elastic stockings to the client, it would be best for the nurse aide to position the client

lying down in bed

once a client has been pronounced dead, the responsibility of the nurse aide is to

make sure the body is clean

when making a bed that is occupied by a client, the nurse aide should

make the toe pleat

hypertension

medical term for high blood pressure

hypotension

medical term for low blood pressure

what should the nurse aide do when a client with Alzheimer's disease seems depressed and quiet

observe the client for non-verbal cues

the health care team member who assists the client with the performance of activities of daily living is the

occupational therapist

to prevent dehydration of the client, the nurse aide should

offer fluids frequently while the client is awake

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

on the client's weak side

where is the apical pulse located

on the left side of the chest, just below the nipple

what are five sites for measuring body temperature

oral, tympanic, temporal, axilla, rectal

when caring for a client who is dying, the nurse aide should

pay special attention to fluid intake and mouth care

why is it important for the nursing assistant to observe respirations without letting the resident know what she is doing

people may breathe more quickly if they know they are being observed

when a client who is weak and unable to move without assistance is positioned in a chair, the nurse aide should

place the signaling device within the client's reach

the nurse aide is asked by a client who is confused what day it is, the nurse aide should

point to the date on a calendar and say the date

frequent turning and repositioning of the client helps prevent

pressure injuries

the nurse aide should understand that a back massage

promotes circulation

the nurse aide must wear gloves when

providing mouth care

which pulse is most often used for measuring pulse rate

radial pulse

which temperature site is considered to be most accurate

rectum

a rectal thermometer is usually color coded

red or orange

if a nurse aide discovers a small fire in a client's room, the nurse aide should first

remove the client from any danger

which of the following is most important for the prevention of skin breakdown in the client

repositioning the client every two hours

which of the following actions by the nurse aide can best demonstrate active listening skills

responding when appropriate

when assisting a client who has right sided weakness to transfer from a wheelchair, the nurse aide should support the client's

right side

which of the following methods is the correct ways to remove a dirty isolation gown

roll the gown dirty side in and away from the body

a warm soak of the perineal area to clean perineal wounds and reduce pain

sitzbath

a client falls and suffers a deep cut on the forehead, what should the nurse aide do next

stay with the client and call for help

which of the following is an instrument that can listen to sounds within the body

stethoscope

THe NUrse aide is in the employee dining room. A group of nurse aides are eating lunch together and begin discussing how rude a certain client was acting. The nurse should

suggest that this is not the place to discuss the client

a client who is confused begins to cry and scream out for the client's parent, what should the nurse aide do next

talk to the client in a calm voice about familiar things

a client requests that the nurse aide call the client's spiritual advisor, the nurse aide should

tell the client that the nurse aide will inform the nurse of the client's request

the nurse aide is preparing to bathe a client, what should the nurse aide do first

tell the client what the nurse aide is going to do

what does ambulate with assistance mean

the client can walk with the nurse aide providing help

how are temporal artery thermometers used to measure body temperature

the thermometer is scanned across the forehead

which of the following equipment should the nurse aide have available when caring for a client's beard

towel, gloves, razor, and shaving cream

mouth care for a client who is unconscious must be done every

two hours

name seven conditions that indicate a person's temperature should not be taken orally?

unconscious, recent facial/oral surgery, younger than five years old, confused/disorientated, heavily sedated, using oxygen, facial paralysis

to avoid pulling the indwelling urethral catheter when turning a client, the catheter tubing should be secured to the client's

upper thigh

If a resident complains of pain, what questions should the NA ask to get the most accurate information?

where is the pain, when did it start, is the pain mild moderate or severe (1-10), can you describe the pain as dull aching or sharp, what were you doing before the pain, how long and often does the pain occur, what makes the pain better or worse

the client's signaling device should be placed

within the client's reach

to best communicate with a client who has total hearing loss, the nurse aide should

write out the information

which of the following would be an appropriate response for the nurse aid to make if a client expresses anger during care

you seem upset, would you like to talk about it

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

450mL

heart rate pulse

60-100

blood pressure systolic parameters

100-150

the normal respiration rate for adults is

12-20 breaths per minute

how long do digital thermometers take to display a person's temperature

2 to 60 seconds

before taking the oral temperature of a client who has just finished a cold drink, the nurse aide should wait

20 minutes