CNA Practice 41-60

While the nurse aide is transporting the client to receive physical therapy, the fire alarm sounds. The nurse aide should

• evacuate the client to a safe area

• return the client to the client's own room

• transport the client in the elevator to receive physical therapy

• leave the client in the hallway and look for the surface of the fire

The nurse aide is caring for a client who is dependent. the nurse aide decides to reposition the client every 4 hours instead of every 2 hours. The nurse aide could potentially be charged with

• negligence

• battery

• assault

• libel

The nurse aide is assigned to a client who frequently expresses concerns about the care the client is receiving. When the client begins to express concern, the nurse aide should

• remind the client that no one is perfect

• suggest that the client live with a family member

• refuse to care for the client until the client stops expressing concerns

• listen carefully to show concern and willingness to help

When giving a bed bath to the client, the nurse aide should cover the client to expose only the part of the body being bathed. This is done in order to

• assist the nurse aide in remembering the order of the bath

• provide the client with privacy and dignity

• keep the bed linen as dry as possible

• make the client aware of which body part is being bathed

The most important care for a client with a cast is

• keeping the extremity aligned with the client's body

• keeping the extremity elevated

• report a change in the color, movement and sensation of the client's extremity

• making sure that the cast does not become soiled

The nurse aide is providing oral care for a client who is unconscious. The nurse aide should place the client in which of the following positions?

• Prone

• Lateral

• Fowler's

• Modified trendelenburg

One of the most important tasks in caring for the agitated or confused client is for

• transfer the client to a mental health hospital for proper care

• request that the nurse administer a tranquilizer for the client

• restrain the client until the primary health care provider examines the client

• protect the client and others from physical harm

When working with a client with Alzheimer's disease, it is important that the nurse aide

• speak very loudly

• approach the client from behind

• correct the client every time the client forgets a word

• provide a regular routine for the client

How can the nurse aide best help the client to maintain independence

• allow the client to do as many ADL's as possible without assistance

• request that the client's family provide assistance to the client when performing ADL

• Do as many activities of daily living for the client as possible

• remind the client to quickly complete the ADL's

The nurse aide is taking a client's vital signs. What should the nurse aide do if a client's pulse oximetry reading is 95%?

• Provide oxygen to the client

• Record the finding in the client's chart

• Move the pulse oximetry sensor to the another location

• Report the finding to the nurse immediately