Which of the following is generally experienced by a resident with low blood sugar?
A. Fever
B. Weakness
C. Sour breath
D. Frequent urination
B. Weakness
An alert resident has requested to be left alone with her husband who is visiting. The resident
closes the door to her room. What should the nurse aide do?
A. Allow the resident to be alone with her spouse.
B. Suggest that the husband take the resident home for a visit.
C. Explain that the facility’s policies do not allow for this type of visiting.
D. Remind the resident that this is a nursing home and not a hotel.
A. Allow the resident to be alone with her spouse.
When a resident is dark skinned, the first signs of skin breakdown, instead of appearing pale or
red, may appear
A. black.
B. green.
C. purple.
D. white.
C. purple.
When a resident is light-skinned, an early sign of a skin breakdown will appear as a reddened
area, but when an individual has darker skin, the change may appear more purple. What is most
important is that the nurse aide observe for changes in skin color, and report changes promptly.
Which foods are found on a high protein diet?
A. Pasta and rice
B. Meat and eggs
C. Fruits and vegetables
D. Whole grains and milk products
B. Meat and eggs
A resident says she is 5 feet 6 inches tall. When the nurse aide measures the resident’s height, the
resident is 5 feet 4 inches. What should the nurse aide do?
A. Record the resident’s height as 5 feet 4 inches.
B. Record the resident’s height as 5 feet 6 inches.
C. Explain that older people shrink with aging.
D. Measure the resident again.
D. Measure the resident again.
The use of a physical restraint helps
A. control a resident’s behavior.
B. protect the resident from injury.
C. make staff members’ jobs easier.
D. decrease how often staff need to check the resident.
B. protect the resident from injury.
Which of the following is the nurse aide most likely to observe in a resident who has a low blood
sugar?
A. Shakiness or trembling
B. Thirst and dry mouth
C. Sweet breath odor
D. Increased urine
A. Shakiness or trembling
Residents are most likely to feel the urge to have a bowel movement
A. after taking a nap.
B. after eating a meal.
C. just before bedtime.
D. during the shift change.
B. after eating a meal.
Before helping a resident to stand who has been lying in bed, the nurse aide needs to
A. find out what the resident plans to do for the day.
B. make sure a walker is available for support in case it is needed.