STNA review part 5

The nurse aide is asked by a client who is confused “what day it is?” The nurse aide SHOULD:

• (A) explain that memory loss is natural and the date is not important.
• (B) ignore the request.
• (C) point to the date on a calendar and say the date.
• (D) provide the date and then test the client later

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

• (A) Air-drying the client’s skin
• (B) Rubbing lotion on the client’s skin
• (C) Ambulating the client once a day
• (D) Repositioning the client every 2 hours

When caring for a client who is dying, the nurse aide SHOULD:

• (A) only allow 1 visitor in the room at a time.
• (B) keep the room dark at all times.
• (C) pay special attention to fluid intake and mouth care.
• (D) wear gloves when providing personal care.

To BEST communicate with a client who has total hearing loss, the nurse aide should:

• (A) smile frequently and speak loudly.
• (B) smile often and talk rapidly.
• (C) avoid eye contact
• (D) write out the information

When a client who is weak and unable to move without assistance is positioned in a chair, the nurse aide SHOULD:

• (A) check on the client every 5 minutes.
• (B) make sure the client’s water pitcher is full
• (C) protect the client with a seat belt.
• (D) place the signaling device within the client’s reach

What would be the BEST way for the nurse aide to promote client independence when bathing a client who had a stroke?

• (A) Give the client a complete bath only when the client requests it
• (B) Encourage the client to do as much as possible and assist as needed
• (C) Leave the client alone and assume the client will do as much as the client can
• (D) Limit the client to washing the client’s hands

Which of the following methods is the correct way to remove a dirty isolation gown?

• A) Pull the gown over the head
• (B) Let the gown drop to the floor and step out of the gown
• (C) Roll the gown dirty side in and away from the body
• (D) Pull the gown off by the sleeve and shake the gown out

The health care team member who assists the client with the performance of activities of daily living is the (a)  

• (A) social worker.
• (B) occupational therapist.
• (C) speech therapist.
• (D) case manager.

What does “ambulate with assistance” mean?

• (A) Walk with the client twice a day
• (B) The client may use a wheelchair
• (C) Have the client use a cane for walking
• (D) The client can walk with the nurse aide providing help

When transferring a client, MOST of the client’s weight should be supported by the nurse aide’s: (a)  

• A) back.
• (B) shoulders.
• (C) legs.
• (D) wrists.