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1. What action should the nurse aide take when a resident's husband requests some private time with
his wife in her room?
The nurse aide should allow the husband to visit in private (D).
2. If a resident expresses refusal to do her daily range of moti...
1. What action should the nurse aide take when a resident's husband requests some private time with
his wife in her room?
The nurse aide should allow the husband to visit in private (D).
2. If a resident expresses refusal to do her daily range of motion (ROM) exercises, stating they are too
difficult, what is the best response for the nurse aide?
The best response would be to empathize, saying, "I understand, but try working slowly and resting
often" (B).
3. What should a nurse aide do if they enter a room and find a resident in restraints who has managed
to get partly out of bed?
The nurse aide should call for help to safely return the resident to bed and put the restraint back on
(A).
4. What should a nurse aide do if a resident refuses to wear her dentures due to a mouth sore?
The correct action is to leave the dentures out and ask the nurse to examine the resident's mouth (D).
5. After a resident passes away, what task is the nurse aide typically assigned to do?
, The nurse aide is usually assigned to prepare the resident's body (A).
6. If a resident reports difficulty falling asleep, what is one effective way for the nurse aide to help him
relax?
The nurse aide can start by giving the resident a back rub (B).
7. When performing range of motion (ROM) exercises, what should the nurse aide do with each joint?
The nurse aide should move each joint to its fullest range or until the resident feels discomfort (D).
8. What does it indicate if there is a sign that says NPO on a resident's door?
This means that the resident is not to receive anything by mouth (D).
9. If a resident is dropping a cigarette in their lap while smoking in the designated area, what should the
nurse aide do first?
The nurse aide should stay with the resident until he has finished smoking (A).
10. When a resident expresses feelings of dying and requests the nurse aide to stay with her, how
should the aide respond?
The appropriate response is to ask the resident why she feels this way (B).
,11. If a resident can dress himself but is very slow, how can the nurse aide assist him in getting to
breakfast on time?
The nurse aide should help by starting the resident's dressing routine earlier (C).
A NA is caring for a resident on bedrest. The resident is not able to turn herself. What is the longest time
that the NA is allowed to leave the resident in one position?
A. 1 hour
B. 2 hours
C. 3 hours
D. 4 hours ✔️B. 2 hours
A resident's care plan calls for the resident to ambulate 50 feet twice a day. The resident tells the NA
that she is unable to do it now. What should the NA do?
A. Ask the resident to be more helpful.
B. Ask the charge nurse to change the care plan.
C. Tell the resident that she can skip her walk today.
D. Allow the resident to choose a better time to ambulate. ✔️D. Allow the resident to choose a better
time to ambulate.
, A NA notices that a resident has very dry skin on the feet. How should the NA care for the resident's
feet?
A. Raise them on a pillow.
B. Wash and dry them only.
C. Keep socks on them at all times.
D. Apply lotion after washing and drying the feet. ✔️D. Apply lotion after washing and drying the feet.
An elderly resident is normally alert, but today she is slightly confused. What should the NA do?
A. Say, "It's not like you to act like this."
B. Report the confusion to the charge nurse.
C. Not worry because all old people get confused sometimes.
D. Ignore the confusion because the resident may only be trying to get extra attention. ✔️B. Report the
confusion to the charge nurse.
A NA has found a fire in a resident's waste can. What should the NA do first?
A. Pull the fire alarm.
B. Pour water on the fire.
C. Move residents out of immediate danger.
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