1. When questions are asked about a client's death, the nurse aide should tell other clients that:
A. the client was sent to the hospital.
B. the family took the client home.
C. the client died and encourage them to talk about it. Correct
D. they should not ask such questions.
Explanation
Honesty plus emotional support is best practice: state the fact of death and allow expression of grief.
2. For a client with dentures, which action should the aide perform during denture care?
A. Floss upper and lower teeth first.
B. Rinse the mouth with cool or warm water. Correct
C. Clean dentures with a hard-bristled brush.
D. Store dentures in a clean, dry cup.
Explanation
Mouth rinse removes debris and checks fit/comfort before re-insertion; dentures are cleaned with soft brush and kept moist.
3. Before giving a bed bath, which action should the aide take FIRST?
A. Check water temperature.
B. Check the client's care plan. Correct
C. Position bed at waist height.
D. Lower side-rail on working side.
Explanation
Care plan lists precautions, mobility limits, and preferencesâ€â€review before gathering supplies or adjusting bed.
4. A client on a liquid diet is served a large piece of meat. The FIRST thing the aide should do is:
A. report this to the nurse in charge. Correct
B. cut meat into small pieces.
C. remove the tray.
D. give meat to another client.
Explanation
Diet errors are a safety issue; nurse must correct order and notify kitchen.
5. A relative asks in a supermarket if the client's roommate has ever been in a mental hospital. The BEST reply is:
A. It would not be right for me to talk about another client. Correct
B. I'm not sure, but I think so.
C. Yes, but the client is much better now.
D. I don't know, but I will check the record and call you.
Explanation
HIPAA and professional ethics prohibit disclosure of any information about other clients.