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Question 1Role of the Nurse Aide, Legal and Ethical Behavior

Which task may a nurse aide perform without extra training or a specific delegation?

  1. Deciding whether a pressure injury needs a new dressing
  2. Ordering a change in a resident's pain medication
  3. Measuring a resident's oral temperature Correct answer.
  4. Adjusting the rate of an intravenous infusion

Explanation

Vital signs such as oral temperature are basic nursing assistant skills taught in the approved training program and are part of routine daily care. Changing IV rates, evaluating wounds, and changing medication orders require a licensed nurse or physician.

Question 2Role of the Nurse Aide, Legal and Ethical Behavior

A resident asks to see a written copy of their rights. The aide should:

  1. Give the resident a copy or arrange for the facility to provide one Correct answer.
  2. Refer the resident to the charge nurse after the next shift change
  3. Explain that rights apply only after a family meeting is held
  4. Tell the resident that the rights are kept in the administrator's office and cannot be copied

Explanation

Federal law requires facilities to give each resident a written statement of rights and to post them, and residents may look at them at any time. The aide's role is to help the resident obtain the information promptly, not to delay or deny it.

Question 3Role of the Nurse Aide, Legal and Ethical Behavior

A nurse aide discusses a resident's medical condition with a friend in a grocery store. This action is:

  1. A breach of the resident's right to confidentiality Correct answer.
  2. Acceptable if the resident's name is left out
  3. Acceptable if the friend has never met the resident
  4. Allowed because the aide is off duty at the time

Explanation

A resident's health information may be shared only with people who need it to provide care or as the resident authorizes. Discussing it in public is a privacy breach whether or not names and details are used, and it can lead to discipline or legal action.

Question 4Role of the Nurse Aide, Legal and Ethical Behavior

If a nurse aide suspects that a resident is being abused, the aide should:

  1. Report it immediately to the charge nurse Correct answer.
  2. Wait until there is clear proof before telling anyone
  3. Write the suspicion in the care plan and watch the resident for a few days
  4. Confront the person believed to be responsible for the abuse

Explanation

Nurse aides are mandated reporters: a suspicion of abuse must be reported right away through the facility's chain of command. Proving what happened is not the aide's job, and delay puts the resident at continued risk.

Question 5Role of the Nurse Aide, Legal and Ethical Behavior

An advance directive is a document that:

  1. States a person's wishes about future medical care Correct answer.
  2. Transfers a resident's financial accounts to a family member
  3. Gives the facility permission to use restraints on residents who fall
  4. Lists the medications a resident will receive during the stay

Explanation

Advance directives, such as a living will or durable power of attorney for health care, record the care a person wants if they later cannot speak for themselves. They are about health care decisions only and do not cover restraints, routine medication lists, or money.

Question 6Role of the Nurse Aide, Legal and Ethical Behavior

Which statement about the state nurse aide registry is accurate?

  1. It is cleared whenever an aide changes employers
  2. It records findings of abuse, neglect, or misappropriation of property by nurse aides Correct answer.
  3. It is maintained by each nursing home's activities department
  4. It lists only the aides who are currently employed in hospitals

Explanation

The nurse aide registry is a state database that documents completed training and competency evaluation and any substantiated findings of abuse, neglect, or misappropriation. Facilities must check it before hiring, so findings follow an aide from job to job.

Question 7Role of the Nurse Aide, Legal and Ethical Behavior

A charge nurse asks a nurse aide to perform a procedure the aide has never been trained to do. The aide should:

  1. Quietly ask another aide on the unit to do the task instead
  2. Refuse politely and explain the task is outside their training Correct answer.
  3. Perform the task and document that the nurse told them to do it
  4. Attempt the task and ask for help only if something goes wrong

Explanation

A nurse aide may only perform tasks within their training and state-allowed scope, and the aide is accountable for their own actions. Accepting an untrained task and following an order do not remove that responsibility, so the aide must decline and explain why.

Question 8Role of the Nurse Aide, Legal and Ethical Behavior

Who is legally required to report suspected abuse of a nursing home resident?

  1. Only the resident's legal representative
  2. Any nurse aide who suspects it Correct answer.
  3. Only the administrator of the facility
  4. Only the licensing agency investigator

Explanation

Mandatory reporting laws make every facility employee who suspects abuse or neglect responsible for reporting it, usually to the supervisor and the state agency. The duty cannot be handed off to the administrator, the family, or an investigator.

Question 9Role of the Nurse Aide, Legal and Ethical Behavior

A nurse aide locks a resident's door from the outside so the resident cannot leave the room. The aide's action is best described as:

  1. Negligence
  2. False imprisonment Correct answer.
  3. Assault
  4. Defamation

Explanation

Confining a person to a space against their will without legal authority is false imprisonment, and residents have the right to move freely about the facility. Safety concerns must be handled through care planning, not by restricting the resident.

Question 10Role of the Nurse Aide, Legal and Ethical Behavior

A resident offers a nurse aide an expensive watch as a thank-you gift. The aide should:

  1. Decline politely and explain the facility policy on gifts Correct answer.
  2. Sell it and put the money toward unit supplies
  3. Accept it and keep it out of sight of coworkers
  4. Accept it and share the value with the team

Explanation

Accepting valuable gifts can look like taking advantage of a resident and is usually prohibited by facility policy and ethics rules. The aide thanks the resident warmly and explains why the gift cannot be accepted.

Question 11Role of the Nurse Aide, Legal and Ethical Behavior

Which entry is written correctly in a resident's medical record?

  1. 0900: Ate 50% of breakfast; drank 240 mL Correct answer.
  2. Resident probably has a urinary tract infection starting
  3. Resident seems fine, nothing much to report today
  4. Resident was difficult and complaining again during care

Explanation

Documentation must be objective, specific, and measurable, with the time and the facts observed. Personal judgments, guesses about diagnoses, and vague statements do not belong in the legal record.

Question 12Role of the Nurse Aide, Legal and Ethical Behavior

A nurse aide posts a photo of a resident's wound on a personal social media account with the resident's face hidden. This action is:

  1. Acceptable because the resident cannot be identified
  2. A violation of the resident's privacy Correct answer.
  3. Acceptable if the aide removes the post within 24 hours
  4. Allowed only if coworkers approve the post first

Explanation

Posting any resident image or health information on personal social media violates privacy law and facility policy, even without a face or name. Removing the post later does not undo the disclosure.

Question 13Role of the Nurse Aide, Legal and Ethical Behavior

A resident tells a nurse aide that they want to complain about the food. The aide should:

  1. Explain that complaints must be filed through the family first
  2. Suggest that the resident wait a month to see if food improves
  3. Promise to mention it to dietary staff and then drop the matter
  4. Help the resident reach the ombudsman or charge nurse Correct answer.

Explanation

Residents have the right to voice grievances without fear of retaliation, and the long-term care ombudsman exists to help them do so. The aide's job is to assist the resident in raising the concern promptly, not to filter or discourage it.

Question 14Role of the Nurse Aide, Legal and Ethical Behavior

A nurse aide forgets to answer a call light, and the resident falls while trying to reach the bathroom alone. This is an example of:

  1. Assault
  2. Defamation
  3. Battery
  4. Negligence Correct answer.

Explanation

Negligence is a failure to provide the care a reasonably careful aide would give, resulting in harm. Failing to answer a call light breaches the standard of care and directly caused the fall.

Question 15Role of the Nurse Aide, Legal and Ethical Behavior

Before helping a resident with a bath, the nurse aide should:

  1. Ask the resident's roommate to leave and then begin
  2. Explain what will be done and get the resident's agreement Correct answer.
  3. Check whether the family signed a bathing consent form
  4. Begin the bath quickly so the resident does not refuse

Explanation

Residents have the right to make choices about their care, so the aide explains the procedure, protects privacy, and obtains the resident's agreement before starting. Consent can be withdrawn at any point during care.

Question 16Role of the Nurse Aide, Legal and Ethical Behavior

A nurse aide finds $20 in a resident's laundry. The aide should:

  1. Follow facility policy for resident valuables Correct answer.
  2. Divide it between the aides who did the laundry
  3. Keep it in case the resident asks about it later
  4. Hold it in the aide's locker until the shift ends

Explanation

Residents' money and belongings are their property, and misappropriating them is a reportable offense that can end up on the nurse aide registry. Facility policy tells the aide how to document and secure found valuables, usually with a witness.

Question 17Role of the Nurse Aide, Legal and Ethical Behavior

A nurse aide is told to feed a resident who has a current order for nothing by mouth (NPO). The aide should:

  1. Feed the resident clear liquids only, to be safe
  2. Refuse and report the conflict to the charge nurse Correct answer.
  3. Ask the resident whether they feel hungry before starting
  4. Feed the resident and record how much was eaten

Explanation

An NPO order is a medical order, and giving food or fluid could cause choking or aspiration. When an instruction contradicts the care plan or an order, the aide stops, does not perform it, and reports the conflict to the licensed nurse.

Question 18Role of the Nurse Aide, Legal and Ethical Behavior

A nurse aide's coworker routinely performs finger-stick blood glucose checks because a nurse demonstrated the skill once. The best description of this practice is:

  1. Acceptable, because the charge nurse is on the unit nearby
  2. Acceptable, because a finger stick is not an invasive procedure
  3. Outside scope unless state rules and training allow it Correct answer.
  4. Acceptable, because a licensed nurse taught the skill once

Explanation

Scope of practice is set by state law and facility policy, and an aide may only perform a task that is permitted and that the aide has been formally trained and checked off on. A one-time demonstration from a nurse does not create authorization.

Question 19Role of the Nurse Aide, Legal and Ethical Behavior

A nurse aide shouts at a resident and threatens to tie them to the bed if they get up again. This behavior is:

  1. A reasonable warning about the resident's fall risk
  2. A documentation issue for the charge nurse to note
  3. Neglect of the resident's right to privacy
  4. Verbal abuse that must be reported Correct answer.

Explanation

Threatening a resident and using harsh words is verbal abuse, and threats of restraint are also a form of mistreatment. Any employee who sees or hears it must report it immediately, and the aide could face discipline and a registry finding.

Question 20Role of the Nurse Aide, Legal and Ethical Behavior

A resident with decision-making capacity refuses a prescribed medication. The aide should:

  1. Hide the medication in pudding so the resident takes it
  2. Respect the refusal and report it to the nurse Correct answer.
  3. Tell the resident they will be discharged if they refuse
  4. Ask the family to sign a form overriding the refusal

Explanation

A capable adult has the right to accept or refuse treatment, and the aide must honor that choice and pass the information to the licensed nurse. Concealing medication or making threats violates the resident's autonomy and legal rights.

Question 21Communication and Interpersonal Skills

Which action by the nurse aide best shows active listening?

  1. Restating the resident's concern in your own words Correct answer.
  2. Writing notes while the resident is talking
  3. Changing the subject when the resident starts to cry
  4. Finishing the resident's sentences to save time

Explanation

Active listening means giving full attention and checking that you understood the message, often by summarizing or restating what the resident said. It also requires eye contact and freedom from distractions such as charting. Finishing sentences or steering away from feelings shuts down communication.

Question 22Communication and Interpersonal Skills

Which question is open-ended?

  1. What would you like to talk about today? Correct answer.
  2. Did you sleep well last night?
  3. Are you hungry now?
  4. Do you want your bath before lunch?

Explanation

An open-ended question invites a fuller answer and cannot be answered with a simple yes or no. Questions that begin with what, how, or tell me more encourage the resident to share thoughts and feelings. Closed questions are useful for facts but limit conversation.

Question 23Communication and Interpersonal Skills

Which of these is an example of nonverbal communication?

  1. Reading the resident's chart
  2. Writing a note in the care plan
  3. Telling the resident about the day's schedule
  4. The resident's facial expression Correct answer.

Explanation

Nonverbal communication is any message sent without words, such as facial expression, posture, gestures, tone of voice, and eye contact. Written and spoken words are verbal or written forms of communication. Reading a facial expression gives clues to how a resident feels.

Question 24Communication and Interpersonal Skills

A nurse aide talks about a resident's diagnosis with a friend at the grocery store. Which principle has been violated?

  1. Battery
  2. Confidentiality Correct answer.
  3. Negligence
  4. Malpractice

Explanation

Confidentiality means resident information is shared only with those who need it to provide care. Discussing a resident with friends or family outside the care team is a breach of that duty and of the resident's right to privacy. Battery, negligence, and malpractice describe different legal concepts about actions or standards of care.

Question 25Communication and Interpersonal Skills

A resident tells the nurse aide about new chest pain. What should the aide do first?

  1. Wait until the end of the shift to chart it
  2. Write it only in the activity log
  3. Report the complaint to the nurse right away Correct answer.
  4. Ask the resident to tell the family instead

Explanation

Aides must report changes in condition, especially new pain such as chest pain, to the licensed nurse immediately because it may signal an emergency. Charting supports the report but never replaces timely notification. Delay could harm the resident.

Question 26Communication and Interpersonal Skills

Which statement by the nurse aide shows empathy?

  1. Everyone here feels that way sometimes.
  2. It sounds like you are frustrated about missing the visit. Correct answer.
  3. Cheer up, things will work out soon.
  4. You should not feel that way about it.

Explanation

Empathy is recognizing and naming another person's feeling without judging it, which is what this statement does. It invites the resident to say more. Dismissing, minimizing, or comparing the feeling to others' experiences closes the conversation.

Question 27Communication and Interpersonal Skills

When speaking with a resident who is hard of hearing, the aide should:

  1. Face the resident and speak clearly Correct answer.
  2. Shout loudly from the doorway
  3. Speak in a high-pitched voice
  4. Repeat the same words louder and faster

Explanation

Facing the resident allows them to see lip movements and facial cues, and speaking clearly at a normal or slightly slower pace improves understanding. Shouting distorts sound and high-pitched speech is often harder to hear. Speaking faster reduces clarity.

Question 28Communication and Interpersonal Skills

A resident with aphasia is struggling to find a word. The best response is to:

  1. Finish the sentence for the resident right away
  2. Allow extra time and offer gentle prompting Correct answer.
  3. Skip the topic and move on to care tasks
  4. Raise your voice so the resident understands

Explanation

Aphasia affects the ability to find and form words but not intelligence, so the resident needs unhurried time and supportive cues. Prompting gently or offering choices helps without taking over. Speaking louder does not help a word-finding problem.

Question 29Communication and Interpersonal Skills

A resident who speaks only Spanish must sign a consent form. What should the aide do?

  1. Ask another resident who speaks Spanish to translate
  2. Arrange a qualified medical interpreter Correct answer.
  3. Have the resident's young child interpret
  4. Use hand gestures and assume understanding

Explanation

Consent is valid only when the resident truly understands the information, so a qualified medical interpreter must convey it. Untrained interpreters, especially other residents or children, risk errors and break confidentiality. Gestures cannot confirm understanding of a legal document.

Question 30Communication and Interpersonal Skills

When calling the nurse about a change in a resident's condition, the aide should give the information:

  1. In a long story beginning with the resident's history
  2. Only after the nurse asks questions
  3. Only in writing, without speaking to the nurse
  4. In a short, organized report with current facts Correct answer.

Explanation

Reports to the nurse should be brief, organized, and focused on what is happening now, such as the change observed, vital signs, and time it started. This lets the nurse act quickly. A written note alone does not alert the nurse to an urgent change.

Question 31Communication and Interpersonal Skills

Two residents argue over the television. What should the aide do first?

  1. Help each resident state their concern calmly Correct answer.
  2. Turn the television off and say nothing
  3. Move one resident to another room without talking
  4. Tell both residents to be quiet

Explanation

Conflict resolution begins with hearing each person's view so both feel respected, which calms the situation and opens the way to a shared solution. Silence, orders, or moving someone without explanation may escalate feelings. The aide guides the discussion without taking sides.

Question 32Communication and Interpersonal Skills

Before beginning personal care, the nurse aide should:

  1. Begin care and explain as it goes along
  2. Explain after the care is finished
  3. Ask family to explain the care to the resident
  4. Explain what will be done and obtain permission Correct answer.

Explanation

Residents have the right to know what care is planned and to agree to it before it happens. Explaining first and obtaining consent protects dignity and the right to refuse. Family members are not a substitute for talking with the resident.

Question 33Communication and Interpersonal Skills

An aide tells a resident, "Your BP is up, so we'll hold your med and recheck in an hour." The resident looks confused. What is the best revision?

  1. Vitals are abnormal and the physician will be called later
  2. Your blood pressure is high, so we'll wait on that pill and check again soon Correct answer.
  3. Your BP is elevated and the med is being held per protocol
  4. The medication order is being held pending a recheck

Explanation

Communication with residents should use everyday words instead of abbreviations and clinical jargon. Saying "blood pressure," "pill," and "check again soon" conveys the same facts in language the resident can understand. The other revisions keep unfamiliar terms or add inaccurate details.

Question 34Communication and Interpersonal Skills

A resident becomes quiet and tearful while talking. What is the aide's best action?

  1. Ask the resident to stop crying
  2. Leave the room to give privacy
  3. Stay nearby quietly and allow the resident time Correct answer.
  4. Fill the silence with cheerful small talk

Explanation

Silence can be a therapeutic tool that lets a resident gather thoughts and feel supported without pressure. Staying present shows that you are not rushing them. Filling the silence or leaving may cut the conversation short.

Question 35Communication and Interpersonal Skills

A resident refuses a shower. How should the nurse aide handle this?

  1. Write "noncompliant" in the record and move on
  2. Say nothing because care was not given
  3. Tell the family the resident was uncooperative
  4. Report the refusal to the nurse and document it Correct answer.

Explanation

A refusal is an important observation that must be shared with the nurse and recorded objectively. Documentation protects the resident and shows that the right to refuse was respected. Labeling or complaining to family is not the proper channel.

Question 36Communication and Interpersonal Skills

Which statement uses respectful, person-first language?

  1. Mr. Lee, who has diabetes, would like water. Correct answer.
  2. The diabetic in room 12 wants water.
  3. The grouch in 210 is calling out.
  4. Bed 4 is the confused one.

Explanation

Person-first language names the person before the condition and avoids defining someone by a diagnosis or a behavior. It also uses the resident's name rather than a room or bed number. This preserves dignity and respect.

Question 37Communication and Interpersonal Skills

A resident says "I'm fine" while looking down with arms crossed and a flat voice. What should the aide do?

  1. Note the mismatch and gently ask about worries Correct answer.
  2. Ignore the body language since words are more reliable
  3. Accept the words and record that the resident is fine
  4. Tell the resident that lying is not allowed

Explanation

When words and body language disagree, the nonverbal message often reflects the real feeling, so the aide should acknowledge it and invite the resident to talk. A gentle open question gives the resident a chance to share. Accusing or ignoring the cues misses the concern.

Question 38Communication and Interpersonal Skills

A resident from a culture the aide does not know asks that a particular family member be present during bathing. What is the best response?

  1. Explain that facility policy overrides personal preference
  2. Assume the request reflects distrust of the aide
  3. Ask the resident what would help them feel comfortable Correct answer.
  4. Perform the bath quickly without further discussion

Explanation

Culturally sensitive care begins by asking the resident what matters to them and working within safety and privacy rules. An open question shows respect and gives the resident control. Assuming motives or citing policy as a barrier shuts down communication.

Question 39Communication and Interpersonal Skills

A resident who had a stroke speaks slowly and is hard to understand. Which approach is most therapeutic?

  1. Answer for the resident before they finish
  2. Speak mostly to the family to save time
  3. Limit conversation to care instructions only
  4. Use yes-or-no questions and allow extra time Correct answer.

Explanation

Short, simple questions that can be answered with yes or no reduce the effort of speaking, and allowing extra time shows respect for the resident's ability. The resident should remain the main communication partner. Limiting talk to tasks removes social contact and choice.

Question 40Communication and Interpersonal Skills

A resident says, "I do not want my son to know my test results." What should the aide do?

  1. Honor the request and share only with those providing care Correct answer.
  2. Share the results with the son at the next shift change
  3. Tell the son only if he asks about the results
  4. Tell the son because family members have a right to know

Explanation

Residents control who receives their health information, and the aide must follow that instruction and facility policy on release of information. Only members of the care team who need the information should have it. Family relationship alone does not create a right to the record.

Question 41Safety, Infection Control, and Emergency Procedures

A resident has active diarrhea caused by Clostridioides difficile. Which hand hygiene method should the nurse aide use after providing care?

  1. Wash hands with soap and running water Correct answer.
  2. Wipe hands with a disinfectant towelette
  3. Rub hands with an alcohol-based hand rub
  4. Use an alcohol rub, then rinse with water

Explanation

Alcohol-based hand rubs do not reliably destroy C. difficile spores, so soap and running water with friction is required. The physical action of washing removes the spores from the skin. Hand rubs are acceptable for many other organisms but not for this one.

Question 42Safety, Infection Control, and Emergency Procedures

Standard precautions require the nurse aide to wear gloves when there is:

  1. Answering of a call light
  2. Delivery of a meal tray
  3. Touching of a resident's unbroken skin
  4. Contact with blood or body fluids Correct answer.

Explanation

Standard precautions are used for every resident and require gloves whenever contact with blood, body fluids, secretions, excretions, mucous membranes, or non-intact skin is possible. Intact skin and routine tasks such as tray delivery do not require gloves. Hand hygiene is still performed after any resident contact.

Question 43Safety, Infection Control, and Emergency Procedures

When putting on personal protective equipment, which item is applied last?

  1. Mask
  2. Clean gloves Correct answer.
  3. Gown
  4. Goggles

Explanation

PPE is donned in the order gown, mask or respirator, goggles or face shield, and gloves last. Gloves go on last so they cover the gown cuffs and stay as clean as possible until contact with the resident. Removing gloves first at the end of care follows the same clean-to-dirty logic.

Question 44Safety, Infection Control, and Emergency Procedures

A nurse aide sustains a needlestick while disposing of a sharp. What should the aide do first?

  1. Scrub the site with bleach solution
  2. Wash the site with soap and water Correct answer.
  3. Bandage the site and finish the shift
  4. Squeeze the site to force blood out

Explanation

After a sharps injury, the site is washed thoroughly with soap and running water, and then the exposure is reported immediately so post-exposure evaluation can begin. Squeezing, scrubbing with caustic agents, and delaying care are not recommended. Reporting is required even if the wound looks minor.

Question 45Safety, Infection Control, and Emergency Procedures

A fire breaks out in a resident's room. According to the RACE sequence, what should the nurse aide do first?

  1. Pull the nearest fire alarm
  2. Close all doors on the unit
  3. Remove residents from immediate danger Correct answer.
  4. Extinguish the fire with an extinguisher

Explanation

RACE stands for Rescue, Alarm, Contain, and Extinguish or Evacuate, in that order. The first priority is moving anyone in immediate danger away from the fire. Only after rescue is the alarm activated and the area contained.

Question 46Safety, Infection Control, and Emergency Procedures

When using a fire extinguisher with the PASS technique, the aide should aim the nozzle at:

  1. The wall behind the fire
  2. The top of the flames
  3. The base of the fire Correct answer.
  4. The center of the smoke

Explanation

PASS stands for Pull, Aim, Squeeze, Sweep. The nozzle is aimed at the base of the fire, where the fuel is burning, and the spray is swept side to side. Aiming at flames or smoke does not reach the burning material.

Question 47Safety, Infection Control, and Emergency Procedures

Which action is safe when a resident is receiving supplemental oxygen?

  1. Keeping the tubing away from heat sources Correct answer.
  2. Using an electric razor on the resident
  3. Applying petroleum jelly to the nostrils
  4. Letting visitors smoke in the room

Explanation

Oxygen supports combustion, so tubing and equipment must be kept away from flames, heaters, and sparks, and no one may smoke in the room. Oil-based products such as petroleum jelly are avoided near oxygen. Electrical devices that can spark should be used only as permitted by facility policy.

Question 48Safety, Infection Control, and Emergency Procedures

Which action best reduces a resident's risk of falling at night?

  1. Leaving the room dark and quiet
  2. Applying a wrist restraint at bedtime
  3. Keeping all four side rails raised
  4. Placing the call light within reach Correct answer.

Explanation

Keeping needed items and the call light within reach allows the resident to get help without attempting an unassisted transfer. Raising all side rails or applying restraints without an order can cause injury and is a restraint use. A night light, not a dark room, is preferred.

Question 49Safety, Infection Control, and Emergency Procedures

A resident has a physician-ordered restraint. How often should the nurse aide check circulation and reposition the resident?

  1. Only when the resident complains
  2. At least every 8 hours
  3. At least every 2 hours Correct answer.
  4. Once per shift

Explanation

A restrained resident must be checked at least every 2 hours for circulation, skin condition, safety, and needs, and the restraint is released to allow range of motion. More frequent checks may be required by the care plan or state rule. Findings are documented.

Question 50Safety, Infection Control, and Emergency Procedures

A resident begins having a generalized seizure. What should the nurse aide do?

  1. Place a spoon between the resident's teeth
  2. Protect the head and move nearby objects away Correct answer.
  3. Give the resident a sip of water
  4. Hold the resident's arms and legs still

Explanation

During a seizure the goal is to prevent injury: support the head, clear hard or sharp objects from the area, and stay with the resident. Nothing is placed in the mouth, and the limbs are not restrained. After the seizure ends, the resident is turned onto the side to keep the airway clear.