Which of the following statements is most important for the nurse aide to make to the resident before taking an oral temperature?

Question 1

Question 1 of 5

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A. Have you done your mouth care today?

B. Have you had anything hot or cold to eat or drink within the last 10 minutes?

C. If you have dentures, I need you to remove them before I take your temperature.

D. Here is some water and a basin. Please rinse your mouth out before I take your temperature.

Question 2

Question 2 of 5

Answer

A. Bathing

Question 3

Question 3 of 5

Answer

A. Pretend to listen to the resident's stories.

B. Talk about the nurse aide's uncle's military experience.

C. Ask the resident questions about what the resident did in the army.

D. Encourage the resident to talk about things in the present not the past.

Question 4

Question 4 of 5

Answer

A. cold and wet.

B. cool and dry.

C. hot, sunny and dry.

D. warm, dark and moist.

Question 5

Question 5 of 5

Answer

A. Decide for the resident the clothing to be worn.

B. Do undressing and dressing tasks quickly.

C. Place soiled clothes on overbed table until able to take to the hamper.

D. Encourage the resident to be as independent as possible.

Which of the following statements is most important for the nurse aide to make to the resident before taking an oral temperature?

A. Have you done your mouth care today?

B. Have you had anything hot or cold to eat or drink within the last 10 minutes?

C. If you have dentures, I need you to remove them before I take your temperature.

D. Here is some water and a basin. Please rinse your mouth out before I take your temperature.

Which of the following decreases the resident's risk of skin breakdown?

A. Bathing

B. Friction

C. Pressure

D. Shearing

The resident likes to talk about being in the army during World War II. Which response by the nurse aide best promotes the resident's self-esteem?

A. Pretend to listen to the resident's stories.

B. Talk about the nurse aide's uncle's military experience.

C. Ask the resident questions about what the resident did in the army.

D. Encourage the resident to talk about things in the present not the past.

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A. cold and wet.

B. cool and dry.

C. hot, sunny and dry.

D. warm, dark and moist.

When helping a resident get dressed, the nurse aide SHOULD

A. Decide for the resident the clothing to be worn.

B. Do undressing and dressing tasks quickly.

C. Place soiled clothes on overbed table until able to take to the hamper.

D. Encourage the resident to be as independent as possible.

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