CNA test #12

If a client expresses anger during care, which of the following would be an APPROPRIATE response for the nurse aide to make?

• "Why are you being so mean today?"

• "You should not say such mean things to people."

• "I will come back when your bad mood is over."

• "You seem upset. Would you like to talk about it?"

A client drinks 240 ml of soup, 120 ml of coffee and 90 ml of juice for lunch. The client's total liquid intake for lunch is:

• 360 ml

• 450 ml

• 480 ml

• 520 ml

When a nurse gives the nurse aide confidential information about a client, the nurse aide SHOULD:

• share it with other clients.

• keep the information private.

• discuss it with the other staff members in the break room.

• discuss it with the client's family

What is the MOST important reason for using a mechanical lift to transfer clients?

• It takes fewer staff to transfer someone

• It is the safest method for clients and staff

• It is faster than other methods

• It is the method that clients like best

The nurse aide SHOULD place the client's soiled bedsheets:

• on the bedside table

• on the floor of the soiled utility room.

• in a biohazard bag.

• in the soiled linen container.

When preparing to take a meal tray into the client's room, what is the MOST important action for the nurse to take?

• Check that the client's name is displayed on the tray card

• Make sure the client's favorite foods are present

• Determine if enough fluids have been ordered

• Keep all foods covered until eaten

The nurse aide SHOULD use proper body mechanics in order to:

• keep the nurse aide's weight down.

• protect the nurse aide from injury.

• keep facility equipment in working order.

• make a good impression.

When making an occupied bed the nurse aide SHOULD:

• leave the bed in the lowest position.

• make the toe pleat.

• leave the bottom sheet untucked

• place soiled linens on the floor.

Frequent turning and repositioning of the client helps to prevent:

• cyanosis.

• indigestion.

• coronary disease.

• pressure ulcers.

Pillows should be used for a client placed in a side-lying position to:

• promote sleep.

• decrease pain.

• prevent skin breakdown.

• decrease edema.