Nurse aide practice - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

A client returns to the postoperative unit following an open reduction and internal fixation of a hip fx. the PN applies the prescribed sequential compression device (SCD) to both lower extremities. WHAT ACTION IS IMPORTANT WHEN TURNING THE CLIENT TO A LATERAL POSITION? - Answer- Observe the SCDs continue to inflate and deflate when the client is turned. While the PN assists a postoperative client with an incentive spirometer, the client experiences wound evisceration. WHAT ACTION SHOULD THE ...

When getting ready to make a bed, the nurse aide SHOULD place the clean linens on: Correct Answer: a chair or table beside the bed The only purpose for using a restraint is to: Correct Answer: ensure the safety of the client or others Articles contaminated with blood or body fluids SHOULD be disposed of in the: Correct Answer: biohazard container To avoid pulling the indwelling urethral catheter when turning a client, the catheter tubing SHOULD be secured to the client's: Correct Answ...

NNAAP NURSE AIDE PRACTICE WRITTEN EXAM 1

You hear another nurse aide tell a confused resident, "If you don't eat, I'll lock you in your room." You should: a. do nothing, the resident is too confused to understand b. tell the other aides so they can watch this aide with alert residents c. tell the charge nurse d. tell the aide if she does it again, you will report her ~ c. tell the charge nurse A nurse aide refuses to discuss a resident's condition with a neighbor. Which one of the resident's rights is being protecte...

What is the term for a device used to take the place of a missing body part? - Prosthesis When a client has left-sided weakness, what is the recommended part of the sweater to put on first? - Left sleeve It is appropriate for a nurse aide to share the information regarding a client's status with: - the staff on the next shift When helping a client who is recovering from a stroke to walk, the nurse aide should assist: - on the client's weak side The nurse aide is caring for a client who ...

What is the term for a device used to take the place of a missing body part? A.) Pronation B.) Adbuction C.) External rotation D.) Prosthesis - correct answer D.) Prosthesis When a client has left-sided weakness, what part of a sweater is put on first? A.) Both sleeves B.) Left sleeve C.) Client's choice D.) Right sleeve - correct answer B.) Left sleeve It is appropriate for a nurse aide to share the information regarding a client's status with: A.) Any one the nurse aide ...

What is the term for a device used to take the place of a missing body part? A.) Pronation B.) Adbuction C.) External rotation D.) Prosthesis - correct answer D.) Prosthesis When a client has left-sided weakness, what part of a sweater is put on first? A.) Both sleeves B.) Left sleeve C.) Client's choice D.) Right sleeve - correct answer B.) Left sleeve It is appropriate for a nurse aide to share the information regarding a client's status with: A.) Any one the nurse aide ...

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 clients weak side The nurse aide is caring for a cli...

When getting ready to make a bed, the nurse aide SHOULD place the clean linens on: a chair or table beside the bed The only purpose for using a restraint is to: ensure the safety of the client or others Articles contaminated with blood or body fluids SHOULD be disposed of in the: biohazard container To avoid pulling the indwelling urethral catheter when turning a client, the catheter tubing SHOULD be secured to the client's: upper thigh When collecting a 24-hour ...

What is the term for a device used to take the place of a missing body part? A.) Pronation B.) Adbuction C.) External rotation D.) Prosthesis Answer - D.) Prosthesis When a client has left-sided weakness, what part of a sweater is put on first? A.) Both sleeves B.) Left sleeve C.) Client's choice D.) Right sleeve Answer - B.) Left sleeve It is appropriate for a nurse aide to share the information regarding a client's status with: A.) Any one the nurse aide sees fit B.) ...