The nursing assistant knows that the responsibilities of the position do NOT include?

Which of the following would be considered an example of battery toward a patient?

The nursing assistant suspects that a resident in the facility is being abused due to multiple unexplained bruises, refusal to answer most questions, and refusal of ADLs. Which of the following actions should the nursing assistant take next?

MRSA is an example of which of the following?

What is the best way for a nursing assistant to prevent infection?

Which of the following is a key part of care when administering a bath to a resident?

A nursing assistant cares for a resident. Which of the following skincare measures are correct?

Before shaving a resident, the nursing assistant checks for which of the following items in the resident’s care plan?

Fecal impaction may present with which of the following symptoms?

Dyspnea is a term that refers to difficulty with which of the following?

Which of the following statements is true about Alzheimer’s residents?

Which of the following is a correct aspect of making an occupied bed?

Which of the following is example of a pulse rate that should be reported to the nurse?

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

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

A resident is ordered to be in High Fowler position for each meal. Which of the following descriptions is the most accurate depiction of High Fowler position?

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

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

The nursing assistant knows that the term “NPO” means:

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

The nursing assistant knows that residents on bedrest must be turned every

Which of the following pulses will be most commonly used by a nursing assistant when acquiring vital signs?

The nursing assistant is helping residents to eat in the dining room when, suddenly, a resident stands from their seat and begins clutching their throat while coughing silently. The nursing assistant performs which of the following actions first?

A client at the facility receives a new roommate. While the roommate is in the bathroom, the clients leans toward the nurse and whispers, “Why is she here anyway? Is she sick?” The best response by the nursing assistant i

A client with Alzheimers wakes up more confused than usual one morning. The nursing assistant knows that, after breakfast, it is most important to support normal gastrointestinal tract function by

The client asks the nursing assistant to assist her to cut her toenails. The nursing assistant knows this client has type two diabetes. Which of the following actions is best?

Which of the following options is the best method to prevent insomnia?

The nursing assistant takes the temperature of an elderly client and finds it to be 100.6 degrees F. The client reports having just taken a sip of hot tea. Which of the following actions is appropriate?

A client under the nursing assistant’s care suffers from chronic “foot drop”. The nursing assistant can expect to find which of the following devices in the client’s room?

A nursing assistant takes the blood pressure of a client and finds it to be 82/43. The client reports feeling dizzy. The nursing assistant should:

The range of motion term “abduction” means:

Which of the following most addresses a client’s needs in regard to spirituality?

Proper body mechanics when lifting clients involve which of the following?

Which of the following would be a primary indication of hepatitis?

Which of the following aspects of care is important for a confused client?

What type of client may opt to receive hospice care?

Cheyne-Stokes respirations occur in a client who:

A client in the day room is having a panic attack. The nursing assistant should:

Which of the following residents is demonstrating orthopneic position?

A resident is choosing items for breakfast. Which of the following items contains the most amount of potassium?

When helping a client with left-sided weakness due to a CVA, the nursing assistant should position the client’s cane:

CPR (Cardiopulmonary resuscitation) should be performed when:

A nursing assistant enters a client’s room and finds a fire burning in a trashcan. The nursing

“Log-rolling” is a technique best used for which of the following patient diagnoses?

When a client constantly ignores the urge to void, the client is putting themselves in danger of what complication?

Which of the following types of grief is considered a normal and healthy part of grieving?

A patient is on a clear liquid diet. Which of the following is NOT allowed on this diet?

A client with a Foley catheter is ordered to ambulate twice daily. Before ambulating the client, the nursing assistant should:

Which of the following items is necessary in order to place a patient in restraints?

A client eats a bagel and one large glass of orange juice. What is the correct way to record the amount of juice?

One of the patients on the unit is on airborne precautions due to suspected tuberculosis. To rule out the disease, the doctor has ordered sputum specimens to be collected. What is the best daily time for the nursing assistant to collect the specimens?

The nursing assistant walks into a patient’s room and discovers him masturbating. Which of the following actions is correct?

The nursing assistant cares for a client who is extremely agitated. She yells, screams, and frequently tries to bite staff. The nursing assistant should

A client with a terminal illness tells the nurse that he has begun praying every night. Client states, “If I pray every night, God will forgive me.” This represents which stage of grief?

Which of the following pieces of assistive equipment would be most helpful in moving an immobile client from their bed to a chair?

The nursing assistant prepares to give a patient a bed bath. Before turning the patient to rub their back, the nursing assistant notices that he has a Foley catheter in place. Where should the nursing assistant secure the catheter to ensure it is not pulled during the bath?

A patient has just received news about the death of his spouse. He states to the nursing assistant, “I can’t believe this has happened to me. I don’t know what to do. How can I live without my wife?” The nursing assistant best responds by stating

The nursing assistant helps a patient who recently had a right-sided stroke to bathe. Which of the following describes the BEST method to support the patient’s independence?

A resident comes out of their room saying they have burned their leg after they dropped hot

soup on it. The skin looks blistered and red. This is:

A client who has not had a bowel movement in four days would receive the most benefit from which of the following procedures?

Client with osteoarthritis may be on bed rest for prolonged period. The nursing assistant is aware that she should:

Justine (CNA) was instructed by the staff nurse to elevate the client casted left limb to prevent swelling. Justine is elevating the casted extremely correctly when she does:

A nurse obtain 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 CNA?

The nurse inserts a Foley catheter to relieve a client urinary retention. Which of the following is an inappropriate action in caring for a client with an indwelling catheter?

Elderly patients are prone to stomach-aches and bloating. Which of the following foods are avoided since they are gas-forming and contribute to the Said condition?

In preparing a client for a hot Sitz bath, the nursing assistant should check the temperature of the water. The ideal water temperature is

The nurse has delegated the following order to you: obtain a urinary specimen to test for sugar and ketones in a client with a medical history of diabetes mellitus. You are aware that you will obtain the specimen:

The nurse aide was asked by the licensed nurse to change the nonsterile dressing of a client. Which of the following statements is best when pertaining to this situation?

Which is correct about ostomy care?

A client has a deep vein thrombosis (DVT) and has orders by the doctor to apply elastic stockings. The nursing assistant is correct in performing this when she:

The nursing assistant is aware that the purpose of the elastic stockings is to:

A COPD client recently admitted to the floor needs constant oxygen therapy. When assisting this patient, the nursing assistant can:

After applying an elastic bandage to a client’s right leg, you need to check the color and temperature of the leg:

Which of the following statements is correct pertaining to binders application?

Protective devices are often used to prevent and treat pressure ulcers and skin breakdown. Which of the following devices is least likely used for this particular purpose?

Clients requiring oxygen therapy should be monitored for hypoxia. Early signs for hypoxia include

An asthmatic client can be relieved from dyspnea when he is placed in orthopneic position. This can done by:

Which action is incorrect when flossing the client’s teeth?

To obtain a 24-hour urine specimen, the nurse assistant should:

A client was fitted with a hearing aid. She understands the proper use and wear of this device correctly when she says that the device is turned on and adjusted to a

One of your clients just had a stroke and is manifesting receptive aphasia. Clients with receptive aphasia:

The nursing assistant is aware that the responsibility for keeping an accurate I&O record is part of her duties. If the client is incontinent, how should she document the output?

Which of the following are examples of fluid output that need to be recorded on the I&O sheet?

A client is receiving oxygen therapy via face mask. Which of the following is contraindicated for this client?

Use of which of the following articles or types of clothing would help a client with osteoarthritis perform activities of daily living adequately?

Which of the following is not included in the care of clients with a pacemaker?

Your client has had a bowel movement. The stool is black in color and has a tarry consistency. What is your next action?

Which is NOT a rule for collecting specimens?

A nursing assistant will be changing the soiled bed linens of a client with a draining pressure ulcer. Which of the following protective equipment should the nursing assistant wear?

A client has an indwelling urinary catheter, and urine is leaking from a hole in the collection bag. Which of the following actions would be most appropriate?

Which of the following methods should be used to collect a specimen for urine culture?

The nursing assistant is correctly providing penile hygiene to an unconscious clients if she

A nursing assistant must obtain the blood pressure of a client in airborne isolation. Which of the following methods is best to prevent transmission to other clients by the equipment?

To prevent circulatory impairment in an arm when applying an elastic bandage, which of the following methods is best?

The following information is recorded on an intake and output record: milk 180 ml; orange juice, 60 ml; 1 serving scrambled eggs; 1 slice toast; 1 can Ensure oral nutritional supplement, 240 ml; 50 ml water after twice daily medications. Medications as given by the nurse at 9:00 AM and 9:00 PM. What is the client’s total intake for the 7AM to 3PM shift?

While putting an elderly client with an indwelling urinary catheter in bed, a nursing assistant notices the tubing hanging below the bed. She places the tubing in a loop on the bed with the client and makes sure the client won’t lie on the tubing. What to do?

A client is placed on suicide precautions. During the care planning conference, the care plan for this client was discussed by the nursing staff. Which of the following tasks would you anticipate the licensed nurse will delegate to you in ensuring the client’s safety?

A client who has Alzheimer’s disease is told by the nurse assistant to brush his teeth. He shouts angrily, “Tomato soup!” Which of the following actions by the nurse assistant would be correct?

When the nursing assistant identifies a client who has attempted to commit suicide, the nursing assistant should:

A divorced 33-year-old former drug addict, is paralyzed from the waist down. During hospitalization, no family ties are evident; however, he reportedly has two teenage sons. How might you assist him in meeting his needs as they related to roles and relationships?

Clients and families have the right to receive care that is:

When caring for a dying client, the nurse aide should perform which of the following activities?

When a terminally ill client assumes artificial cheerfulness and refuses to believe that loss is happening, what stage of grieving is he in?

As you assist a Hispanic client during her meal time, which food selections do you expect to be incorporated into a diet that would represent culturally sensitive care?

Which of the following techniques would you use when interviewing a 94-year-old patient?

Question 46

A 69-year-old client has been diagnosed with colon cancer. Upon the request of her daughters, the Powers of Attorneys, the information was withheld from her. When her daughters leave, the client asks you a question about her diagnosis. What will be your response to this situation?

A client in the long term facility tells the nursing assistant “I am too depressed to talk to you. Leave me alone.” Which of the following response by the nursing assistant is most therapeutic?

A client says to you “I am worthless person, I should be dead.” What is the best response that you, the nursing assistant, can make?

A client with a hearing impairment is admitted to a busy hospital unit. Which intervention is most appropriate to meet the client’s needs while preventing sensory overload?

Legally, clients’ charts are:

The nursing assistant assigned to obtain vital signs for a group of residents omits taking the vital signs of one of the residents. When the nurse inquires as to the resident’s missing vital signs, the nursing assistant admits to forgetting the resident. This is an example of which of the following?

Monique stopped working as a nursing assistant when she gave birth to her daughter. After 2 years of being a full-time wife and mother, she now decides to go back to work to help pay bills. What are the requirements that Monique has to comply with before going back to work again?

It’s a busy day in the ward and the nurse on duty is now preparing the medicines of her patients on the medication tray. She hands you a tube of Teramycin ointment and gives you instructions to apply it to a patient’s eyes. How would you respond to this?

During a nursing assistant’s orientation to the home facility, the nurse supervisor emphasizes that health team members communicate with each other to give coordinated and effective care to their clients. To communicate, the nursing assistant should do all of the following except:

A nursing assistant answers an incoming phone call only to find out that the caller was calling a different unit. How should the nursing assistant facilitate the call transfer?

A nursing assistant is in the process of giving a client a bed bath. In the middle of the procedure, the unit secretary calls on the intercom to relay that there is an emergency phone call. The appropriate action is to

The nursing assistant assigned to the medical ward receives a new client for the shift. She wants to know about the case of the client and the kind of nursing care and therapeutic management already done to help the client’s condition throughout her stay at the hospital. The nursing assistant therefore reads the:

On nursing rounds, a client is found lying on the floor. Which statement would be most appropriate for the nurse aide to record in the client’s medical record?

Which action by a nurse aide could jeopardize the confidentiality of computerized medical records available at a nurse’s station?

A registered nurse is orienting a newly certified nursing assistant to the unit. The nurse mentions that sometimes culturally diverse clients who speak a different language are admitted to their unit. In communicating with these clients, the nursing assistant should:

Which of the following actions is correct when giving a client a bath?

Which of the following procedures cannot be performed by a nursing assistant?

A client who suffered a left-sided stroke one year ago has unresolved aphasia. The nurse knows that the term aphasia means:

A patient who is immobile may experience which of the following feelings?

The Omnibus Budget and Reconciliation Act (OBRA) requires all nursing homes to do what for their clients?

Range-of-motion exercises are most important for which type of patient to perform?

Which of the following is an example of a nursing assistant’s desired characteristic of reliability?

The term grievance refers to which aspect included in the Patient Bill of Rights?

Which of the following diseases does not require airborne precautions?

The nursing assistant cares for a patient with hepatitis C. The nursing assistant knows that the patient could have come in contact with this disease in which of the following ways?

The nursing assistant cares for a client who is depressed. One day, the client states “I can’t go on any longer. I have made a plan to kill myself. I don’t know if I would follow through with it, but it seems much better than living this life any longer.” Which of the following is the correct action?

When recording data on a legal form, it is considered correct to write with which of the following?

The nursing assistant takes the blood pressure of a patient known for “running low.” To her surprise, the reading is 155 over 85. Which of the following factors might be directly responsible?

What is the difference between Sims position and left lateral position?

When assisting the resident to transfer from the bed to a chair, the nursing assistant knows it is necessary to do all of the following EXCEPT:

When applying a jacket restraint to a patient, it is most important to:

Choose the observation that should be reported to the nurse STAT.

Which of the following best describes the concept of empathy?

Another term that is similar to the word convulsion is:

Which of the following bedtime snacks should a patient choose in order to increase their intake of vitamin D?

Diabetes is a disease of which primary body system?

Which of the following is the leading cause of accidental death in those 85 years of age and older?

All of the following factors may interfere with elimination EXCEPT:

During a bath, the three most important things for the resident are:

A nursing assistant arrives at work. Three hours into the shift, she feels chilled and takes her temperature. The read-out is 101.0 degrees F. The correct action is to:

A nursing assistant happens to witness a patient fall and is asked to document what happened. Which of the following statements is written correctly for legal documentation?

Which of the following disorders are said to be irreversible?

The abbreviation Rx indicates:

The nursing assistant cares for a diabetic client. Which of the following symptoms in this client should be immediately reported?

It would be inappropriate to utilize an alcohol-based hand sanitizer in which of the following situations