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WorksheetsPatient Care Tech Practice Exam 3
Total questions: 70
Worksheet time: 35mins
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
The most accurate method of measuring body temperature is
rectal
oral
axillary
feeling the forehead
Which of the following sets of vital signs should be reported immediately?
T-98.6, P-64, R-18, BP-110/70
T-102.4, P-104, R-28, BP-150/98
T-99.0, P-88, R-16, BP-118/72
T-97.8, P-82, R-20, BP-130/84
A client consumed 180 cc of tea, 60 cc of soup, and 120 cc of ice cream. What is her total fluid intake?
180 cc
240 cc
360 cc
400 cc
A client on strict I&O after surgery. The nurse aide should
keep the client’s water pitcher full
record the client’s entire solid food intake
record the client’s fluid intake and urine output
measure urine only
Which of the following would be included in a client’s output record?
uric acid levels
used food trays
liquids taken in during the shift
vomitus
Which of the following is an intake and output procedure the nurse aide must report?
The client starts tube feeding
The client requests a bedpan
The client has not voided in eight hours
The client’s eight-hour output is 450 cc
A client’s water pitcher holds 500 cc. The pitcher is full at the beginning of the shift, and empty halfway through the shift. The nurse aide should record the client’s fluid intake as
250 cc
500 cc
750 cc
1,000 cc
The nurse aide finds a damaged piece of equipment. The nurse aide should
use it until new equipment arrives
use the equipment immediately
do not use it; report it immediately
repair it herself and then use it
When caring for a confused client, the nurse aide should
take the client to the safety room
take the client first to the restroom
stay with the client and call for help
help the client to the floor and find a pillow
A nursing assistant is giving foot care to a diabetic client. The nurse aide should NOT
cleanse between the toes
soak the resident’s feet in warm water
trim the toenails
use lotion
When restraints are in use, the nurse aide should report all of the following EXCEPT
the type of device being used
how long the restraint was applied
unusual observations about the client’s skin
the aide’s experience with restraints
The pulse located in the neck is called the
apical pulse
femoral pulse
radial pulse
carotid pulse
A client complains of numbness on one side of the body. The client’s grip is weak and speech is slurred. The nurse aide should
call the doctor because the client had a CVA
check the blood pressure to verify it is a CVA
check the client later to see if it may be a CVA
report it to the charge nurse immediately because it may be a CVA
When providing personal care to a female patient, it is important to wash from the front to the back to avoid spreading bacteria found in the resident’s
pancreas
urethra
meatus
rectum
The order “vital signs q.i.d.” means to record vital signs
four times per day
twice per day
morning and evening
once per shift
The nurse aide notices that a client has an open red area on her coccyx. The nurse aide should
wash the area with soap and water and apply lotion
ask another nursing assistant to look at it and give her opinion
check it again at the same time the next day
tell the charge nurse so she can check it
A nursing assistant is ambulating a client in the hallway. Suddenly, the client complains of chest pain and shortness of breath. The nurse aide should
walk the client back to the bed immediately
get the sphygmomanometer and take the client’s blood pressure
stay with the client and call for help
help the client to the floor and go find a pillow
A client finishes drinking a glass of cold water just as the nurse aide prepares to take the client’s oral temperature. The nurse aide should
wait 15 minutes before taking the temperature
take the client some warm water to counter the effect of the cold
take the client’s rectal temperature
ask the charge nurse
Which of the following observations should be reported immediately?
T-98.8, BP-118/78, P-20
normal-appearing stool
yellow color to lips and skin
skin that is warm and dry to the touch
Microorganisms can be spread by direct and indirect contact. An example of indirect contact is
bathing the patient
using contaminated blood
touching objects or dirty instruments
breathing dust particles in the air
Which statement about handwashing is correct?
The faucet is clean and may be touched when washing hands.
Wash at least two inches above the wrist.
Hands can be washed in any temperature water.
Hand sanitizers never substitute for handwashing.
The nursing assistant finds a client lying on the floor. The nursing assistant should first
run out of the room and get help
help her up into a chair
gently shake her and ask if she is okay
call 911
Which statement about use of fire extinguishers is correct?
Any fire extinguisher can be used on any fire.
Each extinguisher should be used for the correct type of fire.
Nurse aides are not responsible for using fire extinguishers.
Fire extinguishers should not be used for small fires.
A client begins to choke during feeding. The client is conscious but unable to speak or cough. The nurse aide should
shake the client and ask if the client is okay
call the physician
administer abdominal thrusts
sweep one finger in the client’s mouth to check for obstruction
The nurse aide should tell the licensed nurse if a patient with ________ does not finish the food on his tray.
stroke
cancer
diabetes
Alzheimer’s disease
Which of the following tasks is NOT within the job description of the nurse aide?
providing the resident with ROM
shaving the resident
applying a sterile dressing to an open wound
recording vital signs
Giving good oral care to a client includes all of the following except
wearing gloves
handling and storing dentures carefully
using dental floss
removing oxygen before brushing
To prevent infection in a client with an indwelling catheter, the nurse aide should
keep the drainage bag higher than the bladder
do perineal care from front to back as needed
let the tubing make a U loop below the bed
do perineal care every other night
A client is on a clear fluid diet. The client’s lunch tray may consist of
tea, broth, and gelatin
coffee, milk and soup
milk, soup and ice cream
coffee, broth and crackers
Which statement about injuries to clients and staff members is correct?
Injuries should be treated and reported on an incident report.
Injuries to staff can be ignored if they are minor.
Injuries should be reported only if they are major.
A client with dysphagia has difficulty with
seeing
swallowing
breathing
hearing
Constipation can be prevented by
increasing water and fiber in the diet
decreasing activity
eating foods low in fiber
restricting fluid intake
When transferring a client from bed to wheelchair, the nurse aide should
lower the bed to the lowest position
have the client place their hands around the nurse aide’s neck
lock the brakes on the wheelchair
raise the bed to waist height
Normal aging changes include
increased bladder capacity
increased sense of taste
decreased mobility
thickening of bones
The nurse aide is caring for a confused client. The nurse aide should
avoid explaining procedures
provide simple, step-by-step instructions
speak loudly and firmly
restrain the client for safety
A client who is NPO should NOT
drink water
take a bath
have their temperature taken
take a nap
What is the correct procedure for measuring blood pressure?
Inflate cuff until radial pulse disappears, then pump 30 mmHg higher
Inflate cuff to 200 mmHg on every patient
Place cuff on the forearm
Use the dominant arm only
A client is complaining of severe abdominal pain. The nurse aide should
ignore the complaint because abdominal pain is normal
have the client drink a glass of water
report the pain to the charge nurse immediately
take the client for a walk
If a patient is on seizure precautions, the nurse aide should
place padded side rails on the bed
restrain the patient during the seizure
put a tongue blade in the patient’s mouth
leave the patient alone
When caring for a resident with a hearing aid, the nurse aide should
wash the hearing aid with hot water
turn the hearing aid off when not in use
keep the hearing aid in the resident’s pocket
remove the battery before every meal
The nurse aide notices the resident’s room smells strongly of urine. The nurse aide should
open the window to air out the room
ignore it because it is normal in long-term care
report it to the charge nurse immediately
ask housekeeping to mop the room
A resident is on a bowel-training program. The nurse aide should expect the resident to
remain incontinent
have pain during elimination
be taken to the bathroom at scheduled times
need restraints during toileting
A resident with dementia becomes upset and starts yelling. The nurse aide should
firmly tell the resident to be quiet
remain calm and speak softly
leave the resident alone in the room
threaten to call the nurse
Which of the following is a sign of dehydration?
moist skin
increased urine output
dry mouth
clear urine
A resident tells the nurse aide she is feeling sad and lonely. The best response is to
tell her to stop complaining
tell her she will feel better later
stay and listen to her feelings
ignore the statement
When a resident has a bowel movement, the nurse aide should
flush the toilet without looking
observe the stool for color, amount, and consistency
save the stool in a container
ask another aide to check it
The nurse aide is assigned to a resident who is on complete bed rest. What is MOST important?
Increase sensory stimulation
Encourage frequent position changes
Let the resident sit in a chair once a day
Decrease fluids
When collecting a urine specimen, the nurse aide should
fill the container to the top
use a clean container
add toilet paper to the sample
measure the urine before sending it
A resident with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) will often
prefer lying flat
have difficulty breathing
need little fluid
breathe normally
The best way to identify a resident before giving care is to
ask the resident’s roommate
check the resident’s ID band
look at the room number
call the resident by name and wait for a nod
To prevent burns during mealtime, the nurse aide should
serve hot liquids quickly
keep hot liquids away from the resident
test the temperature of foods and liquids
feed the resident very fast
The nurse aide is assisting a resident who becomes short of breath. The nurse aide should
leave the room to get the nurse
lay the resident flat
place the resident in a sitting or Fowler’s position
give the resident water
When caring for a resident who is visually impaired, the nurse aide should
rearrange the room often
keep the room well-lit and explain each step
speak loudly from across the room
leave doors half-open
When assisting a resident with ambulation, the nurse aide should
walk behind the resident
use a gait belt
lock knees with the resident
have the resident hold onto furniture
A resident with congestive heart failure may have
increased swelling in the legs
decreased fluid retention
steady, regular heartbeat
low oxygen levels only at night
If a resident suddenly becomes confused, the nurse aide should
immediately restrain the resident
leave the resident alone
stay with the resident and report the change
give the resident food or drink
A resident with Parkinson’s disease is likely to have
steady, controlled movements
tremors and muscle stiffness
no difficulty walking
sudden bursts of energy
A resident with urinary incontinence should
be reminded to use the bathroom regularly
be punished for accidents
not drink fluids
be told to clean up alone
A resident is on oxygen therapy. The nurse aide should NOT
check for kinks in the tubing
ensure the resident is not lying on the tubing
adjust the oxygen level
check the tubing for disconnection
Proper body alignment when lifting prevents
falls
confusion
back strain
weight gain
