Cleanliness
Which of the following best describes a bathing procedure that prevents damage to the skin?
a. rub the skin carefully with a washcloth
b. use a large amount of lotion
c. wash, rinse well, and dry thoroughly
d. apply a generous amount of talcum powder after the bath.
c. wash, rinse well, and dry thoroughly
A client is on anticoagulant therapy. What type of razor should the NA use when shaving the client's face?
a. safety
b. disposable
c. electric
d. straight
c. electric
Frequent mouth care should be given to clients who
a. receive intravenous therapy
b. are conscious
c. are NPO
d. breathe through their nose easily
c. are NPO
When removing a soiled gown from a client with an IV (without an IV pump) , the NA should
a. remove the opposite arm from the gown first
b. have the nurse remove the IV needle
c. disconnect the bag and tubing
d. lower the IV solution bag
d. lower the IV solution bag
When beginning to assist a client with a meal, the NA should offer and assist the client to wash hands, apply clothing protector and
a. place tray next to the overbed table.
b. raise the head of the bed to sitting position
c. test the hot foods by taking a small bite
d. remove the client's dentures
a. place tray next to the overbed table
When performing a bed bath for a client, the NA's purpose is to
a. clean the skin
b. decrease circulation
c. treat a skin condition
d. decrease the clients level of relaxation
a. clean the skin
To prevent decubitus ulcers, the NA should
a. turn the client every four hours
b. encourage a high fat dietc. reposition the client with support every two hours
d. restrict fluidsc. reposition the client with support every two hours
The purpose of bladder training is to
a. increase the cost of care
b. decrease urinary incontinence
c. prevent need for catheters
d. eliminate bed changes
b. decrease urinary incontinence
Nursing assistants often assist clients to dress/undress. Which statement is true?
a. Clients prefer staff members to choose their clothing
b. Clients should become accustomed to dressing/undressing in front of staff
c. The client should choose what to wear whenever possible.
d. Dress the client as the family desires.
c. The client should choose what to wear whenever possible.
If the client has had a stroke, the NA should direct the foot to the
a. affected side
b. back of the throat
c. unaffected side
d. weakened side
c. unaffected side
When washing a female client's perineal area, the NA should
a. clean from back to front
b. clean the rectal area last
c. use friction to dry thoroughly
d. use only one washcloth and one towel
b. clean the rectal area last
Decubitus ulcers are most likely to develop in patients who are
a. continent
b. paralyzed
c. well nourished
d. ambulatory
b. paralyzed
Proper care for a client's dentures includes
a. keeping them in a safe at the nurse's station
b. placing them in a labeled denture cup
c. insisting that the client wears the dentures at all times.
d. placing an identifying mark on the dentures.
b. placing them in a labeled denture cup
When dressing a client with right-sided weakness, clothing is
a. put on the strong side first
b. put on the weak side first
c. removed from the weak side first
d. put on in the order directed by the nurse
b. put on the weak side first
To prevent skin shear/friction injuries, the NA should
a. use a restraint on the client
b. keep the side rails elevated at all times.
c. use the lift sheet when repositioning
d. leave the client on the bedpan for at least 20 minutes
c. use the lift sheet when repositioning
When giving a nursing home client a shower, the NA should
a. keep the shower room door open
b. leave and return in 45 minutes
c. place the client in a shower chair
d. use only cool water
c. place the client in a shower chair
To prevent a client's hair from tangling and matting, the NA should
a. shampoo hair daily
b. condition hair daily
c. brush/comb hair daily
d. cut hair
c. brush/comb hair daily
When making the bed, the soiled linen should be placed
a. on the bedside table
b. on the overbed table
c. in a laundry bag
d. on the floor
c. in a laundry bag
When removing a bedpan from a client who is unable to lift his/her buttocks, the NA should
a. use a mechanical lifting device
b. have another NA lift the client
c. turn the client to the side, whole holding the pan
d. slowly slide the pan from under the client
c. turn the client to the side, whole holding the pan
When making an occupied bed, the NA should
a. make the entire bed at the same time
b. maintain patient privacy
c. tightly tuck in the covers
d. assist the client to a bedside chair
b. maintain patient privacy
The NA will shampoo a client's hair to
a. decrease circulation to the scalp
b. improve the client's general appearance
c. increase hair growth
d. meet the client's security needs.
b. improve the client's general appearance
Which of the following activities should be included in daily personal hygiene?
a. shaving the client's legs
b. providing oral hygiene
c. trimming the client's nails
d. changing the hearing aid batteries
b. providing oral hygiene
A fracture-type bedpan is used for clients who
a. have bathroom privileges
b. are ambulatory
c. have a back injury
d. have an indwelling catheter
c. have a back injury
When feeding a dependent client, the NA should
a. sit in a position to maintain level eye contact
b. give all the solid foods first, then the liquids
c. sit at the foot of the bed to be out of the way
d. lower the head of the bed to reach easier.
a. sit in a position to maintain level eye contact
The NA can save time and energy when making a bed by
a. keeping an eye on the client
b. encouraging the client to do it
c. completing one side at a time
d. making the toe pleat at the right time.
c. completing one side at a time