INACE Basic Nursing Skills 3

Question 1

A resident has a vest restraint applied. How often should the nursing assistant check on the resident and perform range-of-motion exercises?

Accepted Answer

Every 2 hours

Answer

Restrained residents must be checked and repositioned with ROM exercises at least every 2 hours to prevent complications.

Question 2

When applying a cold pack to reduce swelling, the nursing assistant should:

Accepted Answer

Cover it with a cloth or towel before applying

Answer

A cloth barrier must be placed between the cold pack and skin to prevent frostbite or tissue damage.

Question 3

Which is the correct technique for using a gait belt when assisting a resident to walk?

Accepted Answer

Place it around the resident's waist over clothing

Answer

A gait belt is secured snugly around the resident's waist over clothing to provide a safe grip during ambulation assistance.

Question 4

A resident who is non-weight-bearing on the right leg needs to use a cane. On which side should the cane be held?

Accepted Answer

Left (unaffected) side

Answer

A cane is held on the stronger (unaffected) side to shift weight away from the weaker leg and improve stability.

Question 5

When making an occupied bed, the nursing assistant should raise the bed to:

Accepted Answer

A comfortable working height, then lower it when finished

Answer

Raising the bed to working height prevents back injury; it must be lowered to the lowest position after care is complete for resident safety.

(INACE) Illinois Nurse Assistant Competency Exam Practice Test