| QuestionAnswer When assisting a client in learning to use a walker, it is important to: stand behind him and use a transfer belt Urinary retention refers to: an inability to urine Normal hearing loss in aging is usually related to the inability to hear high-pitched sounds The best way to safely identify your patient is by: checking the name tag OSHA rules specify that, when washing out soiled linens, the following must be worn gloves and goggles The proper medical abbreviation for "before meals" is: a.c. The proper medical term for high blood pressure is: hypertension A patient who has difficulty chewing or swallowing will need what type of diet? mechanical soft How often should a patient's intake and output records be totaled? once each shift Which of the following should you observe and record when admitting a client? bruises, marks, rashes, or broken skin When responding to a client on the intercom, you should: give your name and position and say, "May I help you?" Which of the following things should you do to familiarize a new client with his or her surroundings? show the client where the call light is and how to work it When arranging a patient's room, you should do all of the following EXCEPT: administer medications When assisting a client in and out of bed, the nurse aide should always: employ body mechanic techniques When should you wash your hands? before and after contact with a patient Which of the following is the correct procedure for serving a meal to a client who must be fed? bring the tray into the room when you are ready to feed the client The MOST serious problems that wrinkles in the bedclothes can cause is: decubitus ulcers An important way to reduce the incidence of decubitus ulcers is to: change the patient's position every 2 hours You are told to put a client in Fowler's position. Before changing the position of the client's bed, you should: explain the procedure to the client During hand washing, the nurse aide accidentally touches the inside of the sink while rinsing the soap off. The NEXT action is to: repeat the wash from the begining When giving mouth care to an unconscious patient, the safest position to prevent aspiration is: with the head turned to the side Mr. Roark, a newly admitted conscious client, has been put to bed. Before leaving him alone, the FIRST action would be to: make sure he knows how to use the call light When lifting a heavy object, the correct method would be to bend at the: knees, keeping your back straight When cleaning a client's dentures at the sink, the reason to line the emesis basin with a paper towel or fill the sink with water is to: guard against breaking the dentures When assisting a client with eating, one of the FIRST things the nurse aide should do is: wash his or her hands and the client's hands A patient has a new cast on her right arm. While caring for her, it is important to FIRST observe for: warmth and color of fingers Encouraging a client to take part in activities of daily living (ADLS) such as bathing, combing hair, and feeding is: necessary for rehabilitation In caring for a confused elderly patient, it is important to remember to: keep the bedrails up except when you are at the bedside Before assisting a client into a wheelchair, the FIRST action would be to check if the: wheels of the chair is locked While giving an unconscious patient a bath, it is important to: give passive range of motion (ROM) to all joints You are assigned to assist Mrs. Kelley with her lunch. She is on bed rest. The BEST position for her, if permitted, would be: semi-Fowler's position When moving a wheelchair onto an elevator, you should stay: behind the chair, pulling it toward you The Foley bag must be kept lower than the client's bladder so that: urine will not return to the bladder, causing infection Mrs. Black is a diabetic. For her mid-afternoon nourishment, the kitchen has sent a carton of chocolate ice cream. Your FIRST action should be to: hold the nourishment and report to the charge nurse When assisting a client in using the bedside commode, it is important to: leave the call light within reach, place the toilet tissue close by, and return to check on the client periodically When assisting Mr. Byrd, a blind client, with his meal, it is NECESSARY to: identify each item on his tray The purpose of cold applications is usually to: prevent or reduce swelling The hot water bottle is an example of a: local dry heat application Clients receiving an enema are usually placed: on the left side A female client's perineal area should be cleansed before which specimen is collected? midstream clean-catch urine specimen The most common site for counting the pulse is the: radial artery When counting respirations, the nurse aide should: not tell the patient what he or she is going to do With catherized patients, which of the following is NOT the nurse aide's responsibility? insertion of catheter When giving information to the charge nurse for an incident report, the nurse aide should: state the facts clearly All long term care nurse aides must be competency evaluated and must complete a distinct educational course. These requirements are set by: OBRA Sexuality changes in aging can result in: decreased sexual desire, unchanged sexual desire, and increased sexual desire When family members visit a client, the visitors should: be allowed privacy with the client You may attend resident council meetings in an eldercare family (ECF) if: you are invited to attend Which of the following is considered a client's right? having curtains pulled during personal care, having personal information kept confidentail, and receiving and sending private mail. An ECF resident wishes to wash her own underwear. You should: help her obtain supplies In the long term care facility, the family members should be asked to: attend care-planning meetings Sexuality in long-term care clients may include all of the following EXCEPT: engaging in public fondling Which statement about some patients with developmental disabilities is correct? they can learn, but at a slow pace A goal for an ECF resident is that she not swear at the nurses or aides. When she calls you by your name, your appropriate action is to: smile and give the appropriate reward An agitated resident must be turned every two hours all night long. The first action fothe nurse aide when waking up this resident is to: offer to substitute something different for him The client's religion forbids eating pork. Bacon is being served for breakfast. The MOST appropriate response is to: call the kitchen for a tray without bacon If a client asks a question you cannot answer, the best response is to: ask the charge nurse to talk to the client Before bathing a client, the nursing assistant should: close the door and pull the curtain On entering a room, you notice that the client is not breathing. Your FIRST action should be to: lay the client down on his or her back A client's dentures are lost. The first action would be to: notify the charge nurse As a nurse aide, it is your responsibility to: do the tasks the supervisor assigns to you A patient turns on the call light when he needs to urinate. The appropriate action is to: answer the call light and get the urinal A prostehesis is: an artificial substitute for a missing body part When performing catheter care, the nurse aide should wash the catheter: away from the meatus A nurse aide who applies restraints on a client without directions from the charge nurse may be accused of: false imprisonment H.S. care is care that is given: before bedtime The BEST food choices for a geriatric client with no teeth would include: baked fish, whipped potatoes, spinach souffle, and tapioca The family wants to talk about Bill's approaching death, but Bill does not. The family should be encouraged to: carry on the conversation away from Bill. Show
Which diet is suitable for patients with swallowing problem?A Dysphagia Diet is used for people who have difficulty swallowing. Foods on this diet are easier to chew and move around in your mouth. This will reduce the risk of food and liquids going the wrong way. Foods that are on mechanical soft diets are all made of moist and soft textures.
What diet modifications would be ordered for a patient with difficulty swallowing?These are moist foods that need some chewing. They include soft, cooked, or mashed fruits or vegetables, soft or ground meats moist with gravy, cottage cheese, peanut butter, and soft scrambled eggs. You should avoid crackers, nuts, and other dry foods.
Which type of food are easiest to chew and swallow?Cooked cereals.. Mashed potatoes, sweet potatoes, yams.. Baked potato without skin.. Soft, moist rice.. Noodles, macaroni, spaghetti.. Dry cereals softened in milk.. Pancakes and waffles softened with syrup/butter.. Crackers or breads added to soups.. Which type of therapeutic diet is prescribed for patients who have trouble chewing or swallowing due to weakness or dental difficulties?The soft diet serves as a transition from liquids to a regular diet for individuals who are recovering from surgery or a long illness. It can help to ease difficulty in chewing and/or swallowing due to dental problems or extreme weakness, and it is sometimes recommended to relieve mild intestinal or stomach discomfort.
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