Patient Care Tech Practice Exam 3

Immobility may cause all of the following EXCEPT

• pressure sores

• renal calculi

• increased intestinal peristalsis

• secretions remaining in the lungs

The nurse aide knows the term “up ad lib” means the client

• is not permitted out of bed

• is encouraged to take balanced periods of rest and activity

• is out of bed at mealtime only

• will need assistance for all activities of daily living

When lifting a patient, it is important to use good body mechanics. The nurse aide should

• keep the patient at arm’s length

• bend at the knees

• twist at the waist

• move the patient rapidly

A common sign of approaching death is

• increased appetite

• normal or elevated vital signs

• severe, unceasing pain

• decreased body functions

Tuberculosis is a disease of the

• throat

• colon

• lungs

• kidney

The nursing assistant notes that a client’s respiratory rate is irregular. The nurse aide should

• remain calm

• wait ten minutes and check again

• inform the client’s family

• report to the charge nurse immediately

After a client dies, their spouse begins to share his emotions. The nurse aide should

• attempt to try to provide comfort

• change the subject

• tell the spouse to contact a counselor

• send him to the charge nurse

A special device to help prevent contractures is a(n)

• handroll

• doppler

• air mattress

• manometer

Falsely stating that a coworker took a client’s money is an example of

• negligence

• assault

• slander

• hoarding

Hemiplegia refers to

• paralysis on one side of the body

• paralysis of both legs

• paralysis of both arms

• paralysis of all four extremities