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What should a nurse aide do when a resident is combative and trying to hit them?
What should a nurse aide do when a resident is combative and trying to hit them?
How should a nurse aide respond if a resident starts yelling and throws a spoon at them?
How should a nurse aide respond if a resident starts yelling and throws a spoon at them?
What question is most likely to encourage conversation with a resident?
What question is most likely to encourage conversation with a resident?
How should a nurse aide communicate with a resident who speaks a different language?
How should a nurse aide communicate with a resident who speaks a different language?
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What should a nurse aide do if they witness another nurse aide hitting a resident?
What should a nurse aide do if they witness another nurse aide hitting a resident?
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What should a nurse aide consider before touching a resident who is crying to offer comfort?
What should a nurse aide consider before touching a resident who is crying to offer comfort?
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What is the primary goal of a nurse aide when interacting with a resident?
What is the primary goal of a nurse aide when interacting with a resident?
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Why should a nurse aide remain calm when interacting with a combative resident?
Why should a nurse aide remain calm when interacting with a combative resident?
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What should the nurse aide do when a resident is crying because she can't find her doll?
What should the nurse aide do when a resident is crying because she can't find her doll?
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What should a nurse aide do when asked to change a urinary drainage bag attached to an indwelling urinary catheter, but has never done it before?
What should a nurse aide do when asked to change a urinary drainage bag attached to an indwelling urinary catheter, but has never done it before?
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Why should a nurse aide wash a resident's hands before feeding?
Why should a nurse aide wash a resident's hands before feeding?
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What is a task that a nurse aide is NOT responsible for?
What is a task that a nurse aide is NOT responsible for?
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What is the purpose of range of motion (ROM) exercises?
What is the purpose of range of motion (ROM) exercises?
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When a resident is distracted during dressing, what should the nurse aide do?
When a resident is distracted during dressing, what should the nurse aide do?
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What is a key consideration when caring for a resident who is confused?
What is a key consideration when caring for a resident who is confused?
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What is the primary goal of a nurse aide's role in care?
What is the primary goal of a nurse aide's role in care?
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What should a nurse aide consider when communicating with a resident?
What should a nurse aide consider when communicating with a resident?
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What should a nurse aide do when a resident is expressing anger?
What should a nurse aide do when a resident is expressing anger?
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What should a nurse aide do when giving a backrub?
What should a nurse aide do when giving a backrub?
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How should a nurse aide respond to a confused resident who is looking for food at 5 a.m?
How should a nurse aide respond to a confused resident who is looking for food at 5 a.m?
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What is an important consideration when caring for a resident who wears a hearing aid?
What is an important consideration when caring for a resident who wears a hearing aid?
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Why do residents with Parkinson's disease often require assistance with walking?
Why do residents with Parkinson's disease often require assistance with walking?
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What is an additional action that can help prevent constipation in inactive residents?
What is an additional action that can help prevent constipation in inactive residents?
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Why should a nurse aide take the time to listen to a resident's concerns?
Why should a nurse aide take the time to listen to a resident's concerns?
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What is a method to promote urinary continence?
What is a method to promote urinary continence?
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What should the nurse aide check first when there is no urine in the drainage bag of an indwelling urinary catheter?
What should the nurse aide check first when there is no urine in the drainage bag of an indwelling urinary catheter?
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What is a risk factor for developing pressure sores in a resident who is incontinent of urine?
What is a risk factor for developing pressure sores in a resident who is incontinent of urine?
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When cleansing the genital area during perineal care, what should the nurse aide do?
When cleansing the genital area during perineal care, what should the nurse aide do?
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What is a normal age-related change?
What is a normal age-related change?
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What can the nurse aide expect from a resident on a bladder retraining program?
What can the nurse aide expect from a resident on a bladder retraining program?
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What is a characteristic of stress incontinence?
What is a characteristic of stress incontinence?
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How should the nurse aide respond when a resident denies their diagnosis?
How should the nurse aide respond when a resident denies their diagnosis?
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What should the nurse aide do to prevent the spread of germs when interacting with residents?
What should the nurse aide do to prevent the spread of germs when interacting with residents?
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When using a sink with hand-control faucets, what should the nurse aide use to turn the water on and off?
When using a sink with hand-control faucets, what should the nurse aide use to turn the water on and off?
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When moving a resident up in bed who is able to move with assistance, how should the nurse aide position themselves?
When moving a resident up in bed who is able to move with assistance, how should the nurse aide position themselves?
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Why is the resident's weight obtained routinely?
Why is the resident's weight obtained routinely?
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Which of the following is a right that is included in the Resident's Bill of Rights?
Which of the following is a right that is included in the Resident's Bill of Rights?
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Which of the following is a possible warning sign of a stroke?
Which of the following is a possible warning sign of a stroke?
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Which of the following sets of vital signs should be reported to the charge nurse immediately?
Which of the following sets of vital signs should be reported to the charge nurse immediately?
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What is the primary reason for using a gait or transfer belt when assisting a resident with mobility?
What is the primary reason for using a gait or transfer belt when assisting a resident with mobility?
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Study Notes
Nurse Aide Certification Sample Test
- A nurse aide should comfort a resident who is crying and searching for her baby doll by offering comfort and helping her look for it. (Q1)
- If a nurse aide is asked to change a urinary drainage bag attached to an indwelling urinary catheter and has never done it before, the best response is to ask a nurse to watch them change the bag. (Q2)
- Washing a resident's hands before feeding is essential to reduce the risk of spreading diseases. (Q3)
- A nurse aide's job tasks do not include participating in resident care planning conferences, taking telephone orders from a physician, giving medications, or changing sterile wound dressings. (Q4)
Range of Motion (ROM) Exercises
- ROM exercises are not done just once a day, and they help prevent strokes and paralysis. (Q5)
- ROM exercises require at least ten repetitions of each exercise and are often performed during ADLs like bathing or dressing. (Q5)
Dealing with Combative Residents
- When dealing with a combative resident, the nurse aide should prioritize their own safety, step back, and speak calmly. (Q6)
- If a resident becomes violent during lunch, the nurse aide should remain calm and ask what is upsetting the resident. (Q21)
Encouraging Conversation
- To encourage conversation, the nurse aide should ask open-ended questions like "What are your favorite foods?" (Q22)
- When communicating with a resident who speaks a different language, the nurse aide should use pictures and gestures. (Q23)
Reporting Abuse
- If a nurse aide witnesses another nurse aide hitting a resident, they should enter the room immediately to provide for the resident's safety. (Q24)
Comfort and Anger
- Before touching a resident who is crying to offer comfort, the nurse aide should consider the resident's cultural background. (Q25)
- When dealing with a resident who is expressing anger, the nurse aide should listen closely to the resident's concerns. (Q26)
Backrub and Personal Care
- When giving a backrub, the nurse aide should keep the resident covered as much as possible and not apply lotion directly from the bottle. (Q27)
- When caring for a resident who wears a hearing aid, the nurse aide should remove the hearing aid before showering and clean the ear mold and battery case daily, drying completely. (Q29)
Assisting Residents with Walking
- Residents with Parkinson's disease often require assistance with walking due to their shuffling walk and tremors. (Q30)
Preventing Constipation
- In addition to increased activity and exercise, adequate fluid intake helps prevent constipation. (Q31)
Indwelling Urinary Catheter
- If there is no urine in the drainage bag, the nurse aide should first check for kinks in the tubing. (Q32)
- A resident who is incontinent of urine has an increased risk of developing urinary tract infections, pressure sores, and dehydration. (Q33)
Perineal Care
- When cleansing the genital area during perineal care, the nurse aide should not cleanse the rectal area first, and should use a clean area of the washcloth for each washing and rinsing stroke. (Q34)
Age-Related Changes
- Normal age-related changes include the bladder holding less urine. (Q35)
Bladder Retraining Program
- A resident on a bladder retraining program will have a schedule for toileting. (Q36)
Stress Incontinence
- A resident with stress incontinence may leak urine when laughing or coughing. (Q37)
Death and Dying
- When dealing with a resident who is in denial about their terminal illness, the nurse aide should understand that denial is a normal reaction. (Q38)
Infection Control
- When using hand-control faucets, the nurse aide should use an elbow to turn the faucet controls on and off. (Q45)
Moving Residents
- When moving a resident up in bed who is able to move with assistance, the nurse aide should use a gait or transfer belt to assist with the repositioning. (Q46)
Resident's Bill of Rights
- The Resident's Bill of Rights includes the right to make decisions and participate in their own care. (Q48)
Warning Signs of a Stroke
- Sudden changes in a resident, such as slurred speech, can be a possible warning sign of a stroke. (Q49)
Vital Signs
- The nurse aide should report vital signs to the charge nurse immediately if they observe a sudden change in the resident. (Q50)
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Test your knowledge of nurse aide certification with sample questions on resident care, infection control, and medical procedures.
