Intake and Output — Unit test Answers

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The chart indicates the assistance given by nursing assistants to three patients.Which most likely describes the reasons for the ADL?

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A
Neeta has impaired vision, Nigel has dementia, and Pari is blind.
B
Neeta has dementia, Nigel has hearing loss, and Pari is blind.
C
Neeta has dementia, Nigel has hearing loss, and Pari has impaired vision.
D
Neeta has hearing loss, Nigel has hearing loss, and Pari has dementia.
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Which are examples of actions a nursing assistant may take for p.m. care? Check all that apply.emptying a patient’s drainage bag before bedtimeusing lotion on a patient prior to getting him into bedchanging a patient’s gown even if it is clean before she gets into bedreplacing a patient’s underwear if soiled before lunchmaking sure there is nothing on the floor for a patient to trip on during the nighttaking a patient’s clothes that have been soiled through the day to the laundry

A
emptying a patient’s drainage bag before bedtime
B
using lotion on a patient prior to getting him into bed
C
changing a patient’s gown even if it is clean before she gets into bed
D
replacing a patient’s underwear if soiled before lunch
E
making sure there is nothing on the floor for a patient to trip on during the night
F
taking a patient’s clothes that have been soiled through the day to the laundry
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When measuring and recording a patient's fluid and nutritional intake, a nursing assistant should include

A
all that is consumed
B
all that is left after consumption
C
the types of foods and fluids consumed
D
nutritional output
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Enrique, a nursing assistant, is providing elimination training to two patients. He teaches Leana to squeeze and release her pelvic muscles several times a day. He teaches Kim to hold her bladder for a few minutes longer each time that she voids. She should start practicing by holding for five minutes, then ten, and then longer.Which best describes the method each patient is learning?

A
Leana is practicing delayed elimination, and Kim is practicing Kegel exercises.
B
Leana is practicing Kegel exercises, and Kim is practicing delayed elimination.
C
Leana and Kim are both practicing delayed elimination.
D
Leana and Kim are both practicing Kegel exercises.
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Doug needs help shaving his face. Emily, the nursing assistant, checks his chart and makes sure he is not on any anticoagulants. She asks him if he has any preferences. Doug requested a close shave. Which best describes what Emily should do to accommodate Doug?

A
Emily should use an electric shaver and shave in the opposite direction of hair growth.
B
Emily should use an electric shaver and shave in the same direction of hair growth.
C
Emily should use a safety razor and shave in the opposite direction of hair growth.
D
Emily should use a safety razor and shave in the same direction of hair growth.
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Ben has been given a muscle relaxant to help with his back pain. Since he started the medication, Ben has been waking up wet and soiled, unaware that he eliminated.What are some actions the nursing assistant can take to help Ben?

A
The nursing assistant can give Ben incontinence pads and teach him delayed elimination and Kegel exercises.
B
The nursing assistant can give Ben incontinence pads and make sure his signal light is working.
C
The nursing assistant can give Ben a bedpan and teach him delayed elimination and Kegel exercises.
D
The nursing assistant can give Ben a bedpan and make sure his signal light is working.
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A patient named Mychal requires clothes hygiene because his pants were soiled. Which best describes some of the steps the nursing assistant would take in replacing his pants?

A
Select the pants and refer to the patient care plan.
B
Shut the blinds and lower all the rails.
C
Wear gloves and shut the curtain.
D
Have the patient dress himself and open a window.
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Haley, a nursing assistant, needs to move her patient to change the patient’s shirt. Haley uses slide sheets to move the patient. When finished, which best describes what Haley should do?

A
shift the patient back and forth to remove the slide sheets
B
leave the slide sheets for easy access and for safety
C
remove the slide sheet because it offers too much friction for a resting patient
D
ask the patient if she wants the slide sheets left there or removed
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Betty is an elderly patient in a nursing home. She does not move well, is frail, and weighs just over 110 lb. She needs to be transported to her appointment on a gurney. Which best describes how she should properly be transported to the gurney?

A
two healthcare providers would move her using a slide board
B
two healthcare providers would move her with a mechanical lift
C
four healthcare providers would move her using a slide board
D
four healthcare providers would move her using a mechanical lift
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Which represents a personal hygiene component of p.m. care?

A
brushing a patient’s hair and teeth
B
helping the patient put on a nightgown
C
making sure the patient’s room is clean
D
taking the patient to the bathroom

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