When assisting a client in learning how to use a cane, the nurse aide stands a. approximately two feet directly behind the client. b. about one foot from the client's weak side. c. about one foot from the client's strong side. d. slightly behind the client on the client's weak side. - CORRECT ANSWER d. slightly behind the client on the client's weak side. When working with a client who has urinary retention, the nurse aide can expect that the client will a. urinate large volumes. b. be unable to urinate. c. urinate frequently. d. be incontinent of urine. - CORRECT ANSWER b. be unable to urinate. Aging-related hearing changes result in older clients gradually losing their ability to hear a. high-pitched sounds. b. low-pitched sounds. c. slow sounds. d. rapid sounds. - CORRECT ANSWER a. high-pitched sounds. The best way to safely identify your patient is by a. asking his name. b. calling his name and waiting for his response. c. checking the bed plate. d. checking the name tag. - CORRECT ANSWER d. checking the name tag. A client is on a bowel and bladder training program and has not had a bowel movement in three days. The nurse aide should a. report it to the charge nurse. b. give the client an enema. c. offer the client prune juice. d. encourage the client to drink more fluids. - CORRECT ANSWER a. report it to the charge nurse. The proper medical abbreviation for before meals is a. p.c. b. b.i.d. c. a.c. d. t.i.d. - CORRECT ANSWER c. a.c. A client diagnosed with hypertension will most likely have a history of a. low blood pressure. b. high blood pressure. c. low blood sugar. d. high blood sugar. - CORRECT ANSWER b. high blood pressure. A patient who has difficulty chewing or swallowing will need what type of diet? a. clear liquid b. low residue c. bland d. mechanical soft - CORRECT ANSWER d. mechanical soft An elderly resident with Alzheimer's disease cannot find her room. How can the nurse aide help the client feel more independent? a. Tell her to stay in the room. b. Have her roommate secretly watch her. c. Place a familiar object on the client's door. d. Write the room number on a piece of paper. - CORRECT ANSWER c. Place a familiar object on the client's door. How often should a patient's intake and output records be totaled? a. once each shift b. twice a day c. every four hours d. every 12 hours - CORRECT ANSWER a. once each shift Which of the following should the nursing assistant observe and record when admitting a client? a. freckles b. wrinkles c. short nails d. bruises - CORRECT ANSWER d. bruises When responding to a client on the intercom, the nursing assistant should say a. "Hello, who is calling, please?" b. "What is it that you want?" c. "This is [nursing assistant name and position], can I help you?" d. "Please hold; I'll have the nurse answer your call." - CORRECT ANSWER c. "This is [nursing assistant name and position], can I help you?" Which of the following things should the nurse aide do to familiarize new clients with their surroundings? a. Demonstrate the location and use of the call light. b. Explain that the TV is not to be used. c. Instruct family to leave the room after the aide is finished with the admission. d. Raise the bed to the high position and raise the safety rails. - CORRECT ANSWER a. Demonstrate the location and use of the call light.