How often should you total a patient's intake and output records? A. once each shift B. twice a day C. every 4 hours D. every 12 hours
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How often should you total a patient's intake and output records? A. once each shift B. twice a day C. every 4 hours D. every 12 hours
The Foley bag must be kept lower than the patient's bladder so that A. urine will not leak out, soiling the bed B. urine will not return to the bladder, causing infection C. the bag will be hidden and the patient will not be embarrassed D. the patient will be more comfortable in bed
Answer: B. urine will not return to the bladder, causing infection Raising the bag above the bladder level can lead to backflow of the urine, with ...
When assisting a nurse to irrigate a patient's bladder, you notice that the nurse has contaminated the sterile field. You should A. tell the doctor right away B. tell the charge nurse right away C. offer to get the nurse another sterile pack D. ignore it because the nurse is doing the procedure
Answer: C. offer to get the nurse another sterile pack
When distributing drinking water, the nursing assistant should A. use only disposable cups and pitchers B. give ice to all patients C. follow the policy of the institution D. make sure that all pitchers are filled completely
Answer: C. follow the policy of the institution Agencies may have different policies.
Mr. Kaplan's orders include the notation, strain all urine. This means that you should report A. the output in millimeters B. the color of the urine C. any complaints the patient makes D. any particles in the strainer
Answer: D. any particles in the strainer The purpose of the order to strain urine is to detect particles.
Swelling caused by excess fluid in body tissues is called A. fluid intake B. diarrhea C. perspiration D. edema
Answer: D. edema The term given to fluid held in body tissues that may make them swell is edema.
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How often should you total a patient's intake and output records? A. once each shift B. twice a day C. every 4 hours D. every 12 hours | Answer: A. once each shift Input and output are totaled once per shift as well as every 24 hours. |
The Foley bag must be kept lower than the patient's bladder so that A. urine will not leak out, soiling the bed B. urine will not return to the bladder, causing infection C. the bag will be hidden and the patient will not be embarrassed D. the patient will be more comfortable in bed | Answer: B. urine will not return to the bladder, causing infection Raising the bag above the bladder level can lead to backflow of the urine, with its bacteria, into the bladder. |
When assisting a nurse to irrigate a patient's bladder, you notice that the nurse has contaminated the sterile field. You should A. tell the doctor right away B. tell the charge nurse right away C. offer to get the nurse another sterile pack D. ignore it because the nurse is doing the procedure | Answer: C. offer to get the nurse another sterile pack |
When distributing drinking water, the nursing assistant should A. use only disposable cups and pitchers B. give ice to all patients C. follow the policy of the institution D. make sure that all pitchers are filled completely | Answer: C. follow the policy of the institution Agencies may have different policies. |
Mr. Kaplan's orders include the notation, strain all urine. This means that you should report A. the output in millimeters B. the color of the urine C. any complaints the patient makes D. any particles in the strainer | Answer: D. any particles in the strainer The purpose of the order to strain urine is to detect particles. |
Swelling caused by excess fluid in body tissues is called A. fluid intake B. diarrhea C. perspiration D. edema | Answer: D. edema The term given to fluid held in body tissues that may make them swell is edema. |
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 A. substitute diet cola for ice cream B. hold the nourishment and report to the team leader C. ask the ward clerk to notify the kitchen of an error D. ask Mrs. Black if she likes ice cream | Answer: B. hold the nourishment and report to the team leader Always report abnormal conditions. |
Your assignment sheet has the following notation: S & A, AC, tid for Mr. Able. This means that you should A. take axillary temperature and systolic blood pressure after care is given two times a day B. do a routine sugar and acetone urine test before meals three times a day. C. do a routine sugar and acid stool test after Mr. Able's next three stools D. offer snacks and ginger ale three times a day | Answer: B. do a routine sugar and acetone urine test before meals three times a day. S & A is a diabetic test done on urine, before meals. |
Mr. Brook has a broken hip and needs to have an enema. The best type of bedpan to use would be a A. fracture pan B. plastic pan C. child-sized pan D. metal pan | Answer: A. fracture pan Choose a fracture pan so Mr. Brook will have a minimal distance to lift his hips. |
Before you ambulate a patient who has a Foley catheter, you should A. clamp off the catheter and disconnect it, since the bag would be in the way B. leave the catheter dangling between the patient's legs C. carry the bag below the level of the bladder D. hide the bag in a pillowcase so the patient will not be embarrassed | Answer: C. carry the bag below the level of the bladder You cannot disconnect the bag without an order, but you still must ensure that the bag remains below the bladder level. |
The best food choices for a geriatric patient with no teeth would include A. hamburger, french fries, corn, and ice cream B. baked chicken, dressing, green beans, and coconut macaroons C. spare ribs, macaroni and cheese, coleslaw, and fruit cocktail D. baked fish, whipped potatoes, spinach souffle, and tapioca. | Answer: D. baked fish, whipped potatoes, spinach souffle, and tapioca. Of the choices listed, only d is a soft diet. |
When checking a tray after a patient has eaten, you should note the total amount of A. food provided B. liquid and solids consumed C. food lost to spills D. caloric intake | Answer: B. liquid and solids consumed Always note total food and liquid consumed for notation on food records. |
When assisting a patient to use the bedside commode, it is important to A. leave the signal cord within reach B. place toilet tissue close by C. return to check on the patient periodically D. all of the above | Answer: D. all of the above |
When assisting Mr. Byrd, a blind patient, with his meal, you should A. sit next to him to help B. identify each item on his tray C. feed him so he won't spill his food D. insist that he use only a spoon | Answer: B. identify each item on his tray A blind patient should know what you are giving him before it enters his mouth. |
In order to feed herself, a blind patient would need A. a clear liquid diet B. a large spoon as the only utensil C. help to identify items on the tray D. a mechanical soft diet | Answer: C. help to identify items on the tray Many blind patients can feed themselves if aware of placement on the tray. |