Basic Skills
If the NA gives the client a water pitcher with 9.5 oz of water and notes at the end of the shift that 35ml of water are left in the pitcher, then the client has consumed:
a. 26ml
b. 18.5ml
c. 235.5ml
d. 246ml
d. 246ml
The Form listing clothing and personal belongings that the client brings with them when admitted is called the
a. admission assessment
b. admission checklist
c. discharge checklist
d. discharge flow sheet
b. admission checklist
A client with diabetes might exhibit signs of
a. headache
b. abdominal pain
c. excessive thirst
d. hyperactivity
c. excessive thirst
In the event of a fire in a patient's room, the first action of the NA is to
a. notify the head nurse
b. activate the fire alarm
c. get the patient to a safe place
d. get the fire extinguisher
c. get the patient to a safe place
While assisting anewly admitted client with inventory, the NA notices $100 in cash and a very expensive looking necklace. In most facilities, these items are placed in the
a. closet
b. over bed table
c. facility safe
d. bedside stand
c. facility safe
Specimens that a NA might be required to collect are:
a. urine only
b. blood, urine, sputum, and feces
c. Urine, feces, and sputum
d. Urine, blood, and feces.
c. Urine, feces, and sputum
When a client is on input & output (I&O) which of the following is measured?
a. liquids other than water
b. see-through liquids only
c. milk, juice, and carbonated beverages
d. All substances that are liquid at room temperature.
d. All substances that are liquid at room temperature.
If the NA finds a piece of equipment that is not working or is broken, the NA should
a. put it on the nurse's desk
b. put a sign on it and remove it from use
c. try to fix it
d. all the manufacturer
b. put a sign on it and remove it from use
Arthritis affects many elderly clients. Which of the following is a ball and socket joint?
a. knuckle
b. jaw
c. elbow
d. hip
d. hip
When performing CPR, the most recent protocol calls for positioning the patient
a. flat on a hard surface
b. with head and shoulders elevated
c. with the head and feet raised slightly
d. in the recovery position.
a. flat on a hard surface
When discharging a client, the NA should transport the client to the
a. waiting vehicle outside
b. front door
c. elevatord. client's home
a. waiting vehicle outside
When collecting a specimen, the NA should first
a. call the dr. for the order
b. wash hands and apply gloves
c. call the laboratory to verify the orderd. ask the supervisor to assist with the specimen collection.
b. wash hands and apply gloves
Which of the following is most likely to cause an inaccurate elevation in oral temperature reading?
a. drinking hot liquids within 10 minutes of the reading
b. shaking down the liquid clinical thermometer
c. being covered with a blanket
d. being awakened from a nap while seated in a reclining chair.
a. drinking hot liquids within 10 minutes of the reading
Vital signs for four patients are listed below. Which one contains an ABNORMAL value?
a. 120/80, 98.6(o), 80,18
b. 180/70,99.8(a) , 88,16
c. 110/60,100.0(r), 60,12
d. 100/70, 98.6 (t), 76,14
b. 180/70,99.8(a) ,88,16
One function of the muscular system is the production of
a. atria
b. hormones
c. sebum
d. body heat
d. body heat
The NA has come upon a patient lying next to the bed. The person is not moving. The NA's first action should be to
a. make sure the scene is safe for taking action
b. ask another patient for help
c. locate the patient's chart
d. check the patient to see if he/she has a pulse
a. make sure the scene is safe for taking action
The NA is assisting the nurse with a sterile dressing change. The NA spills liquid on the sterile field. According to sterile technique guidelines, the field is now
a. torn
b. clean
c. contaminated
d. sterile
c. contaminated
When caring for a client on oxygen therapy, safety precautions include
a. posting a "no smoking" sign on the door
b. placing the client in a private room
c. placing a fire extinguisher within reach
d. removing all blankets from the room
a. posting a "no smoking" sign on the door
Daily weights are most accurate when measured
a. at the same time each day
b. with the client fully clothed
c. after lunchd. after physical therapy
a. at the same time each day
The clients TPR is 98.8-80-30 The finding that should be reported immediately is
a. pulse
b. temperature
c. respiration
d. ROM
c. respiration
The function of white blood cells is to
a. protect the body from high blood sugar
b. protect the body from infection
c. help the body transport oxygen
d. help the body grow
b. protect the body from infection
A client is eating and begins to cough forcefully. Most hospital procedure manuals say that the NA should
a. immediately call 911
b. give the Heimlich maneuver
c. only observe the client, as long as the client is able to cough
d. begin CPR immediately
c. only observe the client, as long as the client is able to cough
If a client s on hemodialysis, the NA should expect to
a. feed the client
b. force fluids on the client
c. do extra mouth care
d. weigh the client daily
d. weigh the client daily
The most common method for administering oxygen is via
a. face mask
b. nasal canula
c. catheter
d. oxygen tent
b. nasal canula
A water pitcher has tipped over and the water is noticed on the floor. The NA should
a. wipe it up immediately
b. throw a towel over the water to prevent accidents
c. notify the charge nurse
d. call housekeeping
a. wipe it up immediately
A sign of a urinary tract infection might include:
a. low temperature
b. malodorous urine
c. skin rash
d. excessive thirst
b. malodorous urine
On entering a room, the NA notices that the patient is not breathing. The NA's first action is to
a. lay the patient down on their back
b. call for help
c. give 4 quick breaths
d. give abdominal thrusts
b. call for help
When bathing a client, the NA notices markings left on the skin from radiation therapy. The NA should
a. rub vigorously to remove them
b. use alcohol to remove them
c. avoid using soap and lotion on that area
d. cover that area with a sterile dressing
c. avoid using soap and lotion on that area
A pulse oximeter is put on the client's finger to determine the amount of ________in the blood.
a. oxygen
b. glucose
c. plateletsd. lymphocytes
a. oxygen
Oxygen therapy might cause
a. drying of the mucous membranes
b. dyspnea
c. irritation of the eyes
d. runny nose
a. drying of the mucous membranes
A rectal thermometer is easily distinguished from an oral thermometer by the
a. non mercury substance
b. sterile container
c. red tip or probe
d. blue tip or probec. red tip or probe
Using proper body mechanics when working with clients
a. protects the NA and the clientb. protects the facility
c. prevents decubitis ulcers
d. prevents contractures
a. protects the NA and the client
To avoid injury, never lift objects higher than the
a. knees
b. hips
c. chestd. head
b. hips
After positioning a client, the nursing assistant should
a. place bed in the highest position
b. close the door to the client's room so he/she can rest
c. offer the client a drink of juice
d. check the position of non functional limbs.
d. check the position of non functional limbs.
The patient states that a mistake has been made because there is salt on the tray and the doctor ordered a low salt diet. The NA should
a. explain this means no salt when preparing food
b. tell the patient not to use it
c. check the diet order with the nurse
d. call the kitchen for a new tray
c. check the diet order with the nurse
When a client complains that his/her dentures are very painful, the NA should immediately
a. encourage the client to wear the dentures more often
b. report the complaint to the charge nurse
c report the complaint to the physician
d. put the dentures in the bedside table
b. report the complaint to the charge nurse
A random urine sample should be collected
a. into a sterile test tube
b. from a dirty bed pan
c. in a new specimen cup
d. by syringe and vacutainer
c. in a new specimen cup
The longest and strongest muscles in the body are in the
a. arms
b. legs
c. abdomen
d. back
b. legs
To prevent foot drop, apply a _______to the bed.
a. bed board
b. trochanter roll
c. bed cradle
d. foot board
d. foot board
Correctly positioning the client in good alignment serves to
a. increase skin shearing
b. decrease the function of joints
c. increase comfortd. increase immobility
c. increase comfort
When caring for a client who has just been placed on NPO, the NA should
a. encourage the client not to think about food and water.
b. encourage the client to eat and drink
c. remove the water pitcher and all items of food and drink
d. offer the patient ice chips as desired.
c. remove the water pitcher and all items of food and drink
A NA may provide a client back rub in order to
a. relax the client
b. tighten the client's muscles
c. stimulate appetite
d. observe the client's cleanliness
a. relax the client
To help a client with "force fluids" on the care plan, the NA should
a. provide at least 2,000 ml of fluid per shift
b. provide high protein fluids
c. offer liquids every two hours
d. ensure the client received 8 eight-ounce glasses of water per day
c. offer liquids every two hours
Before getting a client up to walk, the NA should first
a. sit the client on the side of the bed
b. put the client's slippers on
c. check the care plan
d. call the nurse
a. sit the client on the side of the bed
Before transferring the client from the bed into a wheelchair, the NA should sit him/her on the edge of the bed for a few minutes to
a. rearrange his/her gown or clothing
b. prevent dizziness or light headedness
c. obtain a wheelchair
d. rest and remove the transfer belt
b. prevent dizziness or light headedness
To transfer a client correctly from a bed to a stretcher, the NA must
a. use good body mechanics
b. tell the client to transfer independently
c. use at least six co-workers
d. raise the far side-rail of the stretcher first
a. use good body mechanics
To obtain a midstream urine specimen, the NA needs a
a. catheter
b. bedpan
c. sterile specimen cup
d. sterile field
c. sterile specimen cup
Pain that occurs constantly over a long period of time is called _______pain.
a. acute
b. chronic
c. referred
d. positional
b. chronic
When caring for a dying client, the NA should remember that dying clients
a. have the same needs as other clients
b. need to be in a private room
c. do not need to be consulted regarding their care
d. are usually in pain
a. have the same needs as other clients
According to Kubler-Ross, there are five documented states in the process of dying. Clients and their families...
a. always pass through the stages in order
b. never pass through the stages of dying in order
c. might go back and forth from stage to stage
d. must go through all states before they die
c. might go back and forth from stage to stage
In the dying patient, which sense remains the most acute, even if the patient is comatose?
a. hearing
b. vision
c. smell
d. taste
a. hearing
Caring for a person's body after death is called ______care.
a. palliative
b. postpartum
c. comfort
d. postmortem
d. postmortem
The examination of a person's organs and tissues after death is called a/an
a. bi-section
b. biopsy
c. autopsy
d. dissection
c. autopsy
Stiffening of the muscles that occurs within hours after death is called
a. contracture
b. rigor mortis
c. paralysis
d. fixation
b. rigor mortis