Nurse Aide Practice Exam Questions 1-20

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

wrist

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

Nurse aides can't take away a visitor's cigarettes and lighters

What type of fire can be put out with water?

Paper fire

The nurse aide is caring for a client that has right-side paralysis. The nurse aide should

Place the signaling device on the left side by the client's hand

The nurse aide is preparing a client to walk from the bed to a chair. Which of the following should the nurse aide put on a client's feet?

Rubber slippers

The nurse aide is using an electric shaver to shave a client when it begins to spark and smoke. Which of the following actions should a nurse aide take?

Unplug the razor

The nurse aide is providing evening care for a client with a full set of dentures. Proper procedures requires that a dentures be placed:

A dentures cup with the client's name.

The nurse aide is preparing to lift a client using proper body mechanics. The nurse aide should

Bend knees and keep back straight

Before helping a client into a bath or a shower, the nurse aide should first:

Check the temperature of the water

The nurse aide is assisting a client who is eating, begins to choke and turn blue. The nurse aide should

Do the Heimlich maneuver