What is the term for a device used to take the place of a missing body part? - answer
prosthesis
when a client has left-sided weakness, what part of a sweater is put on first? - answer
left sleeve
It is appropriate for a nurse aide to share the information regarding a client's status with:
- answer the staff on the next shift
When helping a client who is recovering from a stroke to walk, the nurse aide should
assist: - answer on the client's weak side
The nurse aide is caring for a client who is agitated. The nurse aide should: - answer
talk in a slow, calm, reassuring manner
The purpose for padding side rails on the client's bed is to: - answer Protect the client
from injury
exercises that move each muscle and joint are called: - answerrange of motion
How can the nurse aide BEST help a client who is not accepting a loss? -
answerEncourage the client to talk
The Heimlich maneuver (abdominal thrust) is used for a client who has: - answerA
blocked airway
To BEST communicate with a client who is totally deaf, the nurse aide should: -
answerwrite out information
The nurse aide is asked by a confused client what day it is. The nurse aide should: -
answerpoint to the date on a calendar and say the date
To avoid pulling the catheter when turning a male client, the catheter tube must be
taped to the client's: - answerUpper thigh
A nurse aide can assist clients with their spiritual needs by: - answerallowing clients to
talk about their beliefs
A nurse aide MUST wear gloves when: - answerdoing peri-care
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