2020 NNAAP

1. The nurse aide is using electric shaver to shave a client when it begins to spark & smoke. which of the following actions SHOULD the nurse aide take?

A) Call the nurse in charge
B)Finish shaving the client as quickly as possible
C)Use the roomates shaver to finish shaving the client
D)Unplug the shaver
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1. The nurse aide is using electric shaver to shave a client when it begins to spark & smoke. which of the following actions SHOULD the nurse aide take?

A) Call the nurse in charge
B)Finish shaving the client as quickly as possible
C)Use the roomates shaver to finish shaving the client
D)Unplug the shaver
D
2. The nurse aide is caring for a client who has right sided paralysis. The nurse aide SHOULD place the signaling device:
A) ON the left side of the bed near the client's hand
B) On the right side of the bed near the client's hand
C) Under the pillow
D) At the foot of the bed
A
3. The nurse aide is preparing to lift a client using proper body mechanics. The nurse aide SHOULD:
A) keep both feet close together
B) lift with abdominal muscles
C) bend knees and keep back straight
D)hold the object away from the body
C
4. The nurse aide is caring for a client who needs to be transferred. The nursing care plan state, " transfer with mechanical lift." however, the client is very agitated. to transfer the client, the nurse aide SHOULD:
A) Lift the client without the mechanical device
B) place the client in the lift
C) get assistance to move the client
D) keep wheels unlocked so the lift can move with the client.
C
5. The nurse aide is assisting a client with eating. The client begins to choke and turn blue. The nurse aide SHOULD:
A) immediately remove the clients food tray and go find the nurse in charge.
B)slap the client on the back until the food dislodges
C)call for assistance and perform the heimlich maneuver (abdominal thrust )
D) give the client a drink of water
C
6. The nurse aide is providing evening care for a client with a full set of dentures. Proper procedure requires that the denters be placed:
A) in the clients bathroom in the sink
B) in tissue on the bedside stand
C) under the clients pillow
D) in a denture cup with the clients name on it.
D
7. What type of fire can be put out with water?
A) electrical
B) Grease
C) Paper
D) Chemical
C
8. The nurse aide is responsible for all of the following fire preventions measure EXCEPT:
A) taking cigarettes and matches away from all clients and visitors
B) being aware of the locations of fire extinguishers
C)reporting all damaged wiring and/or sockets in clients rooms
D) participating in fire drills
A
9. the nurse aide is preparing to help a client walk from the bed to a chair. Which of the following SHOULD the nurse aide put on the clients feet?
A) socks or stockings only
B) cloth-soled slippers
C) rubber-soled slippers or shoes
D) nothing
C
10. the nurse aide understands that the most important reason for using soap water to clean clients skin after eliminations is to:
A) keep the client happy
B) prevent soiling of bed linen
C) remove fences and urine from the skin
D) keep the linen costs down
C
11. the nurse aide SHOULD refuse to perform a task if the : A) nurse aide has not been trained to do it B)client is difficult to deal with C) nurse aide can find someone else to do it D) nurse aide is at the end of the shiftA12. before helping a clients into a bath or shower, the nurse aide should FIRST:m A) check the temperature of the water B) shampoo the clients hair C) soak the clients feet D) apply lotion or oil to the clients skinA13. When taking a client's radial pulse, the nurse aides fingertips should be placed on the clients: A) chest B) wrist C) neck D) elbowB14. the nurse aide reports directly to the A) nurse supervisor B) physician C) staff development nurse D) administratorA15. When communicating with the clients family, the nurse aide SHOULD: A) listen to concerns and offer support B) offer advice about the clients medica; treatment C) get involved in family problems D) share the latest facility gossipA16. the nurse aide is making an empty bed and notices that the side rail is broken. The nurse aide SHOULD: A) wait for the next safety check to report the broken side rail B) report the broken side rail immediately C) tie the side rail in the raised position until it is fixed D) warn the client to be careful when getting back into bedB17. the nurse aide is caring for a client who becomes incontinent of urine rights before dinner. The nurse aide SHOULD: A) take the client to the dinner table and clean up after dinner B) clean the client and take to dinner as soon as possible C) tell the client no to eat until the client has cleaned and changed self D) insist that the client eat dinner in the roomB18. The nurse aide notices that the clients radio cord is draped across a chair in order to reach the nearest outlet. The FIRST thing the nurse aide should do is: A) tell the clients the radio is a safety hazard and take it away B) unplug the radio and asks the client not to use it C) see if any changes can be made so that the radio can be plugged in safely D) take the radio to the activated room and tell the client to listen to it thereC19. The nurse aide is walking with a client who is confined to a wheelchair when the facility fire alarm system is activated. The client becomes exited from the noise. The nurse aide SHOULD: A) push the wheelchair out of the hallway and carry the client out of the facility B) leave the client to search for help C) comfort the client to search for help place D) lock the clients wheelchair and check the surrounding area for smokeC20. the nurse aide notices a client spill water on the floor in the hall. another client is walking down the hall. the nurse aide SHOULD: A) call the nurse B) clean up the spill C) call housekeeping D) leave the spillB21. For safety, when leaving a client alone in a room, the nurse aide SHOULD: A) keep the door tightly closed B) place signaling device within clients reach C) apply a restraint to the client D) leave the bed elevated in highest positionB22. the nurse aide understands that physical restraints may be used: A) to prevent clients injury B) when staff is short C) at the family's request D) at the roommates requestA)23. The nurse aide is concerned about a clients care. Which of the following should the nurse aide speak to first: A) another nurse aide B) the nurse in charge C) the director of nursing D) the administratorB24. the nurse aide is preparing to take a clients oral temperature. The nurse aide should: A) place the thermometer in the rectum B) place the thermometer under the arm C) place the thermometer under the tongue D) put lubricant on the thermometerC29. the nurse aide SHOULD understand that the female perineum should be cleansed: A) front to back B) without soap C) with a disinfectant D) back to frontA30. when caring for a client from another country, the nurse aide SHOULD: A) be sensitive to the client's cultural need B) orient the client to the cultural practices C) promote group activity participation D)deline to care for the clientA31. the nurse aide SHOULD provide oral hygiene to a client who is unconscious at least every: A) 2hr B) 4hr C) 6hr D) 8hrA25. the nurse aide SHOULD understand that pressure ulcers can often be prevented if the client is: A) placed in an incontinence brief B) positioned with a pillow under the head C) dressed in loosely fitting clothing D) turned or repositioned every two hoursD26. The nurse aide is caring for a client with hand tremors. The nurse aide SHOULD: A) restrain the hand that has the tremor B) assist the client with the activity of daily living as needed C) lett the client to stop shaking and control the tremors D) do everything for the clientB27. the nurse aide is assisting a client in resolving grievance. the nurse aide should report the grievance to the: A) doctor B) family C) administrator D) nurse in chargeD28. When providing care to a client, the nurse aide SHOULD avoid unnecessary exposure of the client to protect the clients right to : A) privacy B) confidentiality C) personal choice D) personal hygieneA32. the nurse aide is caring for a client who needs assistance getting out of bed to sit in a wheelchair. which of the following actions by the nurse aide would make this a safe procedure: A) place the bed in the low position B) place a pillow on the wheelchair seat C) lower both footrest pedals D) release the wheel brakesA33. a visitor enters the room while the nurse aide is changing the client. How SHOULD the nurse aide respond? A) can't you knock B) hi, come on in C) boy, he was dirty today D) would you please wait in the lobbyD34. the client looks forward to playing Bingo each morning. the nurse aide SHOULD: A) tell the client that the nurse aides does not have time to get the client ready for bingo B) plan the clients schedule so client is bathed and dressed in time for bingo C) tell the client the nurse aide forgot about bingo , but they will go the next day D) ask the client to bathe and dress selfB35. the nurse aide is caring for a client who is confused and disoriented. the client starts begging to go home. which of the following would be the BEST action for the nurse aide to take? A) tell the client, this is your home B) take the client to the activity room C) ask the client to tell the nurse aide about his/her home D) tell the client, we will take you home later.C36.The nurse aide is caring for the client who is alert and oriented. the client touches the nurse aide inappropriately. which of the following actions SHOULD the nurse aide tale? A) slap the client's hand B) step back and ask the client not to do it again C) refuse to care for the client D) warn the client that the behavior may be punishedB37. the nurse aide is caring for a client with alzheimer's disease who wanders from room to room moving the belonging of other clients to different locations. the other clients, who are alert and oriented are angry that their things have been moved. the nurse aide SHOULD : A) return the clients to the clients room and close the door B) find the missing articles and return them C) walk with the client to keep from wandering D) assure the other clients that the clients with alzheimer's disease will not harm themB38. which of the following is a restraint alternative? A) lap buddy/ tray B) a sedative C) pain management D) a hand mittC39. the nurse aide can provide the client with sense of security by: A) rushing through care B) leaving the room without speaking C) explaining all routines and procedures D) talking to another nurse aide while providing carec40.the nurse aide is caring for a client with a protective device (restraint) . the nurse aide SHOULD: A) assess the client one every hour B) assure the protective device is tight C) check the client body alignment D) release the protective device once a shiftC41. The nurse aide is caring for a client with an ostomy. what should the nurse aide do FIRST when changing the ostomy bag? A) put on gloves B) wash hands C) explain procedure to client D) wash area around stomaC42. when giving a back rub to a client the nurse aide SHOULD: A) use circular motion over bony areas B) place the client in the supine position C) use short, light strokes D) warm the location on the clientA43. what is the FIRST thing a nurse aide should do when finding a client who is unresponsive? A) start compressions B) call for help C) close the door D) call familyB44. when operating a manual bed, the nurse aide SHOULD remember to A) elevate the clients head at all times B) lock the wheels when the cranks are folded C) fold cranks under bed D) keep the bed in the neutral positionC45. the nurse aide is preparing to provide oral care for a client who is unconscious. the nurse aide SHOULD place the client in which of the following positions? A) supine B) lateral C) prone D) sims'B46. the nurse aide should place the soiled linen A) on the floor B) on the chair C) in the dirty linen container D) on the overbed tableC47. the nurse aide is caring for a client with diabetes. which of the following would be BEST for the nurse aide to use when shaving the client? A) a safety razor B) an electric razor C) a disposable razor D) a straight edge razorB48. the nurse aide is caring for a client who only speaks and understands a foreign language. which of the following actions SHOULD the nurse aide take? A) use gestures B) speak slower C) listen and say nothing D) use an interpretation guideD49. the nurse aide is transferring a client to a different unit. the nurse aide should understand that the most important information needed from the nurse is the: A) phone number to the clients room B) clients medical diagnosis C) name of the client's spouse D) name and room numberD50. the nurse aide SHOULD understand that the main purpose of continuing education is for A) client safety B) a review of skills C) facility compliance D)the improvement of teamworkA51. incident reports are written in order to A) inform the physician B) notify family members C) identify who is at fault D) determine patterns and trendsD52.the nurse aide SHOULD understand that the button hook and a sock assist devices are both part of what type of nursing care? A) restorative and rehabilitation B) activities of daily living C) disability and reactivity D) prosthetic mobilityA53. the nurse aide is preparing to ambulate a client who is unsteady. it would be BEST for the nurse aide to use a A) walker B) gait belt C) quad cane D) wheelchairB60. the nurse aide is caring for a client whose religious beliefs do not allow the client to eat certain foods. the nurse aide SHOULD report this information to the A) dietician B) other nurse aides C) charge nurse D) clients familyC54. the clients bill of rights include A) free medical care B) freedom of choice C) access to the medical cart D) access to the laundryB55. which of the following statements might strongly support that a client is considering suicide? A) i think i need to see a psychiatrist B) i might as well be dead C) i don't really care D) we all have to go sometimesB56. the nurse aide is caring for a client who answers every question by nodding and saying "yes". which of the following actions would be appropriate for the nurse aide to take A) inform the nurse of the client's behavior B) ask a family member to translate for the client C) speak to the client with multiple medical terms D) shout at the client when assisting with morning careA57. the nurse aide gave the client the wrong diet. which of the following actions SHOULD the nurse aide take A) report the error immediately to the nurse B) ignore the error and move to the next task C) remove the evidence of the error D) blame another nurse aide for the errorA58. the nurse aide is caring for a client who has bilateral hearing aids. the nurse aide understands that if a hearing aid is not in use it SHOULD A) be replaced in the clients pocket B) be left turned on C) have the battery removed D) be left on the client's bedside tableC59. a family member asks the nurse aide what medication the client is receiving. the nurse aide SHOULD A)allow the family member to read the client's medication list B) tell the family members what medication are given C) refer the family member to the nurse D) give the family member the clients chartC