Na Practice Questions
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These are practice questions for the NA examination
- 1.When should postmortem care be performed?
- A.
After the family views the body
- B.
Immediately after the doctor pronounces the patient dead
- C.
When rigor mortis sets in
- D.
After the body goes to the morgue
- 2.A walker may be used to if the client can...
- A.
Support some weight
- B.
Use her hands well
- C.
Balance without help
- D.
Walk independently
- 3.A can should be used on...
- A.
The affected (weak) side of the body
- B.
The unaffected (strong) side of the body
- C.
The side with the strongest arm
- D.
The weak side one day, strong side next day
- 4.A nurse aide is collecting linens for a bed change and drops a sheet on the floor. What should the nurse aide do?
- A.
Discard it in the soiled linen hamper
- B.
Use it anyway
- C.
Ignore it and leave it on the floor
- D.
Place it back on the linen cart
- 5.When applying a cold treatment to a patient, it is important to observe the patient closely for signs of...
- A.
Redness
- B.
Dizziness
- C.
Fainting
- D.
Cyanosis
- 6.The purpose of correctly positioning the client is to...
- A.
Prevent skin breakdown
- B.
Maintain function of joints and muscles
- C.
Increase comfort
- D.
All of the above
- 7.A surgical bed should be left in what position?
- A.
Fowler's position
- B.
Lowest horizontal position
- C.
Semi-Fowler's position
- D.
Highest position
- 8.After shaving a patient with a safety razor, the nurse aide should...
- A.
Cover it before discarding
- B.
Wrap in a paper towel and drop it into the trash can
- C.
Dispose of it in a sharps container
- D.
Place it in the patient's drawer for reuse
- 9.A water pitcher has tipped over and you notice water on the floor. The best action is to...
- A.
Wipe it up immediately
- B.
Throw a towel over the water to prevent accidents
- C.
Notify the charge nurse
- D.
Call housekeeping
- 10.A patient is on bed rest, wearing a TED hose. How often should the hose be removed?
- A.
Never
- B.
Q2h
- C.
At least twice a day
- D.
Q6h
- 11.Decubitus ulcers can b prevented by...
- A.
Changing the client's position frequently
- B.
Placing an egg-crate matress on top of the mattress
- C.
Increasing the patient's vitamin C consumption
- D.
Both a and b
- 12.The patient TPR is 98.8-80-30. The finding that should be reported at once is:
- A.
Pulse
- B.
Temperature
- C.
Respiration
- D.
All of the above
- 13.Systolic blood pressure is determined by...
- A.
Reviewing previous readings
- B.
Listening for the first clear sound
- C.
Waiting for a change in sound
- D.
Listening for the last clear sound
- 14.When assisting a patient with an enema, he or she should be positioned...
- A.
On the right side
- B.
Supine
- C.
Prone
- D.
In Sim's position
- 15.The first step in performing any procedure is to ...
- A.
Explain the procedure
- B.
Gather needed equipment
- C.
Wash your hands
- D.
Provide privacy
- 16.Which of the following procedures best destroys all bacteria?
- A.
Soaking in alcohol
- B.
Washing with bleach
- C.
Sterilizing
- D.
All of the above
- 17.In the event of a fire in a client's room, your first action should be to:
- A.
Notify the charge nurse
- B.
Turn in a fire alarm
- C.
Get the client to a safe place
- D.
Get the fire extinguisher
- 18.Safe use of oxygen therapy includes...
- A.
Always setting the flow meter at 2-3 liters per minute
- B.
Using wool blankets only
- C.
Clensing the nasal prongs each shift with alcohol
- D.
Posting a "no smoking" sign on the door
- 19.When you perform CPR, the client should be lying ...
- A.
Flat on a hard surface
- B.
With head and shoulders elevated
- C.
With the head and feet raised slightly
- D.
None of the above
- 20.A procedure manual is a ...
- A.
Written set of instructions on how to perform procedures
- B.
Set of directions needed to complete your job description
- C.
Book of directions for administering medications
- D.
Book listing the procedures you have been assigned to do
- 21.If a client cannot speak English, the nurse aide should...
- A.
Have the family interpret
- B.
Ask the charge nurse to arrange for an interpreter
- C.
Call the doctor to talk to the client
- D.
Tell the client that you cannot answer the question
- 22.The accepted way to identify a client is to...
- A.
Check the bed name and number
- B.
Check the identification band
- C.
Ask the client's name
- D.
Call the client by name
- 23.Which of the following best describes nail care?
- A.
Nail care is not needed for the elderly
- B.
Use scissors for all nail care
- C.
All clients need nail care
- D.
Check with the charge nurse for nail-care instructions
- 24.When performing perineal care on a male client, always...
- A.
Clean the scrotum first
- B.
Retract the foreskin if uncircumcised
- C.
Clean from front to back
- D.
Hold the penis at a 90-degree angle
- 25.The resons for rubbing a client's back include...
- A.
Improving circulation
- B.
Increasing one-on-one interaction time
- C.
Relaxing the client
- D.
All of the above
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