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BEFORE entering the client's room, the NA should:
Knock
A client who is weak and unable to move without assistance is positioned in a chair, what should the NA place within reach?
The signaling device
When transferring a client, MOST of the client's weight should be supported by what body part of the NA?
Legs
When making an occupied bed, the NA should?
Make the toe pleat.
A confused client asks "what day it is". The NA should?
Point to the date on the calendar and tell them the day
What is the first part of the client's body the NA should wash?
Face
The NA is in the break room and a group of NA's are discussing the rudeness of a client. The NA should?
Suggest it is not the place nor the time
A client wakes up in te night and asks for something to eat. The NA should?
Check the client's diet and offer nourishment
When applying elastic stockings, the NA should position the client:
Lying down in bed
When caring for a resident who is dying, the NA should pay close attention to:
Mouth care and fluid intake
What does "ambulate with assist" mean?
The client can ambulate with the assistance of the NA.
A client wants to speak to their spiritual advisor. The nurse aide should?
Tell the client that the NA will inform the nurse of their request.
The NA is preparing to bathe a client. What should the do FIRST?
Tell the client what they are going to do.
When helping a client who is recovering from a stroke (CVA) to walk, the NA should assist on which side.
The weak side
The best way to communicate with a client who has total hearing loss is:
Write out the information
What should the NA have available when caring for a client's beard?
Towel, gloves, razor, shaving cream.
If a client expresses anger during care, the appropriate response of the NA should be?
"You seem upset, would you like to talk about it?"
While the NA is providing care, the client calls her by her daughter's name who died several years ago. The NA should?
Ask the client about her favorite memories of her daughter.
A client falls and sustains a deep laceration on her head. The NA should.
Stay with the client and call for help.
What is the BEST way to promote client independence.
Encourage the client to do as much as possible for themselves
Before taking an oral temperature who just had a cold drink, the NA should wait:
20 minutes
The ONLY purpose for a restraint is:
To ensure the safety of the client or others.
A confused client begins to scream and cry for their parent. The NA should?
Attempt to redirect by talking calmly about familiar things.
Offer to introduce the client to other clients and staff members.
The nurse aide discovers a small fire in the resident's room. The NA should FIRST:
Remove the client from danger.