The goal when removing gloves that are soiled is to

A. remove quickly since there is a risk of exposure to germs

B. dispose of the gloves in a biohazard-safe trash can

C. avoid contact with the outside of the gloves

D. keep germs n the trash can area

C. avoid contact with the outside of the gloves

The nurse aide notices that a resident with dementia keeps walking over to the piano, pausing there, touching the piano, and then walking away only to return again. Which of the following is

A. Take the resident back to the resident's room

B. distract the resident by asking about the residents family

C. invite the resident to sit down at the piano with the nurse aide

D. ask the activity director to find something for the resident to do

C. invite the resident to sit down at the piano with the nurse aide

A nurse aide is walking a resident using a gait belt. The resident tells the nurse aide she feels dizzy. The nurse aide should

A. hold the gait belt tighter and ask the resident to rest for a minute.

B. suggest the resident lean on the nurse aide for more support.

C. guide the resident over to the handrail and ask to hold.

D. ease the resident to the floor if a chair is not available.

D. ease the resident to the floor if a chair is not available.

While feeding a resident, the nurse aide notices that the resident is coughing a lot after each drink of fluid. What is teh appropriate response by the nurse aide?

A. Allow the resident more time to swallow.

B. Use a straw when giving the resident fluids.

C. Add a thickening product to the resident's fluids.

D. Stop feeding and ask a nurse to check the resident.

D. Stop feeding and ask a nurse to check the resident.

Which of the following BEST describes the daily routine needs of residents with dimentia?

A. It is important that the resident's day be kept full of activities.

B. Changing daily routine is often helpful to residents with dementia.

C. Provide opportunities for activity and periods for rest is important.

D. Following a strict schedule is required to decrease confusion.

C. Provide opportunities for activity and periods for rest is important.