Health Care Practices Quiz

Questions and Answers

When getting ready to make a bed, where should the nurse aide place the clean linens?

a chair or table beside the bed.

What is the only purpose for using a restraint?

ensure the safety of the client or others.

Where should articles contaminated with blood or body fluids be disposed of?

biohazard container

To avoid pulling the indwelling urethral catheter when turning a client, where should the catheter tubing be secured?

upper thigh Signup and view all the answers

When collecting a 24-hour urine sample, what should the nurse aide request the client to do?

discard the first voided urine. Signup and view all the answers

What should the nurse aide ensure the client is wearing when ambulating?

non-skid footwear. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is the BEST personal protective equipment item for the nurse aide to wear when handling infectious waste that could splash or spray?

Face Shield Signup and view all the answers

What would be an appropriate response for the nurse aide to make if a client expresses anger during care?

"You seem upset. Would you like to talk about it?" Signup and view all the answers

What should the nurse aide do NEXT if they have raised the height of the client's bed but forgot supplies?

Lower the bed, and place the call light within reach. Signup and view all the answers

If a client requests that the nurse aide call their spiritual advisor, what should the nurse aide do?

Tell the client that the nurse aide will inform the nurse of the client's request. Signup and view all the answers

What should the nurse aide do when a client wakes up at night asking for something to eat?

Check the client's diet before offering nourishment. Signup and view all the answers

What should the nurse aide do FIRST when preparing to bathe a client?

Tell the client what the nurse aide is going to do. Signup and view all the answers

When making a bed that is occupied by a client, what should the nurse aide do?

Make the toe pleat. Signup and view all the answers

Frequent turning and repositioning of the client helps prevent what?

pressure injuries. Signup and view all the answers

When applying elastic stockings to the client, how should the client be positioned?

lying down in bed. Signup and view all the answers

When discussing a rude client in the employee dining room, what should the nurse aide do?

Suggest that this is not the place to discuss the client. Signup and view all the answers

Where should the client's signaling device be placed?

within the client's reach. Signup and view all the answers

When helping a client recovering from a stroke to walk, where should the nurse aide assist?

on the client's weak side. Signup and view all the answers

What should the nurse aide do NEXT if a client who is confused begins to cry and scream for their parent?

Talk to the client in a calm voice about familiar things. Signup and view all the answers

What action would be BEST for the nurse aide to take to show respect to the spiritual needs of a client?

Assisting the client to read the client's religious materials. Signup and view all the answers

If a client calls the nurse aide by the name of their deceased child, what would be the BEST response?

Ask the client about the client's favorite memories of the client's child. Signup and view all the answers

When providing care for a client receiving oxygen therapy, what should the nurse aide do?

Check ears for pressure points. Signup and view all the answers

What should the nurse aide do NEXT if a client falls and suffers a deep cut on the forehead?

Stay with the client and call for help. Signup and view all the answers

What would be the BEST thing for the nurse aide to do for a client who has been sad and depressed since being admitted?

Introduce the client to other clients and staff members. Signup and view all the answers

If a confused client asks the nurse aide what day it is, what should the nurse aide do?

Point to the date on a calendar and say the date. Signup and view all the answers

What is MOST important for the prevention of skin breakdown in the client?

Repositioning the client every 2 hours. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Bed Making and Client Care

Clean linens should be placed on a chair or table beside the bed when preparing to make a bed.
Making the toe pleat is necessary when making a bed occupied by a client.
Inform the client about the procedure before bathing them.

Safety and Restraint

Restraints are only used to ensure the safety of the client or others.
The client's signaling device must be placed within their reach to promote safety and communication.

Infection Control and Waste Disposal

Articles contaminated with blood or body fluids must be disposed of in a biohazard container.
A face shield provides the best personal protective equipment when handling infectious waste that could splash or spray.

Client Interaction and Communication

A calming response is important when a client expresses anger; asking if they'd like to talk can be effective.
When responding to a confused and upset client, talking about familiar things can help soothe their emotions.
Respect for a client's spiritual needs can be shown by assisting them in reading their religious materials.

Mobility and Ambulation

When assisting a recovering stroke client to walk, aid them on their weak side.
Ensure clients wear non-skid footwear while ambulating to prevent falls.

Urine and Diet Management

When collecting a 24-hour urine sample, the first voided urine should be discarded.
Always check a client's diet before offering food, especially if they request something at night.

Patient Positioning and Care

To avoid pulling an indwelling urethral catheter, secure the tubing to the client's upper thigh.
Elastic stockings should be applied with the client lying down in bed.
Frequent turning and repositioning help prevent pressure injuries.

Emergency Response

If a client falls and sustains an injury, stay with them and call for help immediately.

Introduce clients who are sad or depressed to other clients and staff to foster social connections.
The nurse aide should suggest inappropriate discussions about clients are not suitable in common areas.

Time Orientation

For a confused client asking for the date, point to the calendar and state the date clearly.

Prevention of Skin Breakdown

Repositioning clients every two hours is crucial for the prevention of skin breakdown.

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Test your knowledge on essential health care practices covering bed making, client safety, infection control, and effective communication. This quiz focuses on techniques vital for ensuring client comfort and safety in health care settings.