BASIC NURSING SKILLS
Before entering a room what should you do?
Knock
True or False: It is acceptable to leave a patient's side rail down if the patient requests it, even if they are at risk of falling.
Answer: False
True or False: Regular handwashing is one of the most effective ways to prevent the spread of infection.
Answer: True
No one can abuse, neglect, or mistreat a resident. True or False?
True
What does the word CHRONIC mean?
long-term or long lasting
How often should a patient’s position be changed to prevent pressure sores?
Every two hours
For safety, when leaving a client alone in a room, the nurse aide SHOULD
keep the door tightly closed.
place the signaling device within the client’s reach.
apply a restraint to the client.
leave the bed elevated in the highest position.
place the signaling device within the client’s reach.
When taking a client’s radial pulse, the nurse aide’s fingertips should be placed on the client’s
chest.
wrist.
elbow.
neck.
wrist.
A resident refuses to eat their meal. What should you do?
Respect their choice and inform the nurse.
What does "ā" stand for?
Before
Which of the following is the most comfortable position for a client with a respiratory problem?
Fowler's
Lateral
Prone
Supine
Fowler's
True or False: CNAs can insert or remove catheters without specific training and supervision.
Answer: False
A client needs to be repositioned but is heavy, and the nurse aide is not sure that she can move the client alone. The nurse aide should
try to move alone
have the family do it
ask another nurse for help
do another task
Ask another nurse for help.
A patient was diagnosed with advanced pancreatic cancer and has been experiencing much nausea and pain. Although aware of the diagnosis, the patient claims that the cause of the problems is “food poisoning” from a poor diet. Which of the following is the patient is likely experiencing?
Projection
Substitution
Withdrawal
Denial
Denial
what does ac, a.c. stand for?
before meals
When taking a patient’s pulse, how long should you count for the most accurate result?
a. 15 seconds
b. 30 seconds
c. 45 seconds
d. 60 seconds
d. 60 seconds
While eating dinner, a client starts to choke and turn blue. The nurse aide SHOULD
call for assistance and perform the Heimlich maneuver (abdominal thrusts).
immediately remove the client’s food tray and go find the nurse in charge.
give the client a drink of water.
slap the client on the back until the food dislodges.
call for assistance and perform the Heimlich maneuver (abdominal thrusts).
Which of the following is a correct measurement of urinary output?
300 mL
1 quart
40 oz
2 cups
300 mL
Which of the following is a common sign of depression in older adults?
a) Increased energy levels
b) Sudden weight loss
c) Sleeping excessively or insomnia
d) High levels of optimism
c) Sleeping excessively or insomnia
what is a susceptible host?
an uninfected person who could get sick.
What should you do if a patient starts to fall?
Guide them gently to the floor to prevent injury.
Which of the following is a common sign of infection?
a. Increased appetite
b. Decreased temperature
c. Increased heart rate
d. Decreased heart rate
c. Increased heart rate
What is the normal range for an adult’s blood pressure?
90/60 mmHg to 120/80 mmHg.
Water for the resident’s bath should be: a. 75 degrees F
b. l60 degrees F c. 110 degrees F d. 90 degrees F
c. 110 degrees F.
What is Alzheimer's?
a progressive, incurable disease that causes tangled nerve fivers and protein deposits to form in the brain ,which eventually caused dementia.