Basic Nursing Skills pt. 1

The nurse aide notices that the client’s radio cord is draped across a chair to reach the nearest outlet. The FIRST thing the nurse aide should do is 

• unplug the radio and ask the client not to use it. 

• see if any changes can be made so that the radio can be plugged in safely. 

• take the radio to the activities room and tell the client to listen to it there. 

• tell the client the radio is a safety hazard and take it away. 

The Heimlich maneuver (abdominal thrusts) is used on a client who has 

• impaired eyesight. 

• a blocked airway. 

• fallen out of bed. 

• a bloody nose. 

The nurse aide is responsible for the following fire prevention measures EXCEPT 

• participating in fire drills.

• reporting all damaged wiring or sockets in clients’ rooms.

• taking cigarettes and matches away from all clients and visitors. 

• being aware of the locations of fire extinguishers.

Physical restraints are used MOST often 

• at the roommate’s request. 

• to prevent client injury.

• at the family’s request.

• when staff is short.

When taking a client’s radial pulse, the nurse aide’s fingertips should be placed on the client’s 

• chest.

• elbow.

• neck.

• wrist.

Clean bed linen placed in a client’s room but NOT used should be 

• taken to the nurse in charge.

• used for a client in the next room.

• returned to the linen closet. 

• put in the dirty linen container.

The nursing care plan states, “Transfer with mechanical lift.” However, the client is very agitated. To transfer the client, the nurse aide SHOULD 

• get assistance to move the client. 

• keep the wheels unlocked so the lift can move with the client. 

• place the client in the lift.

• lift the client without the mechanical device. 

A client is to be assisted out of bed to sit in a wheelchair. How can this procedure be made safe? 

• Lower both footrest pedals.

• Place a pillow on the wheelchair seat.

• Place the bed in the lowest position. 

• Release the wheel brakes.

Which type of fire can be put out with water? 

• Grease

• Paper

• Electrical

• Chemical

While eating dinner, a client starts to choke and turn blue. The nurse aide SHOULD 

• call for assistance and perform the Heimlich maneuver (abdominal thrusts).

• give the client a drink of water.

• slap the client on the back until the food dislodges.

• immediately remove the client’s food tray and go find the nurse in charge.