INACE Clinical Procedures and Protocols 2

Question 1

When performing passive range-of-motion exercises, the nurse aide should move each joint to the point of:

Accepted Answer

Slight resistance, then stop

Answer

Passive ROM should be performed until slight resistance is felt; pushing beyond resistance can cause injury.

Question 2

A resident's urinary catheter drainage bag should always be positioned:

Accepted Answer

Below the level of the bladder

Answer

The drainage bag must remain below bladder level at all times to allow urine to drain by gravity and prevent backflow.

Question 3

Which action is correct when applying an elastic (ACE) bandage to a resident's lower leg?

Accepted Answer

Wrap from the foot upward toward the knee

Answer

Elastic bandages are applied from distal to proximal (foot to knee) to promote venous return and prevent swelling.

Question 4

When a resident is using a mechanical lift for transfer, the sling should be:

Accepted Answer

Removed when it is safe to do so per facility policy

Answer

Sling removal follows facility policy; some slings are designed to remain in place while others should be removed after transfer for comfort and skin integrity.

Question 5

The correct technique for inserting a rectal suppository includes:

Accepted Answer

Positioning the resident in Sims' position and inserting past the internal sphincter

Answer

The resident is placed in Sims' position, and the suppository is inserted past the internal sphincter (about 1–1.5 inches in adults) to be effective.

(INACE) Illinois Nurse Assistant Competency Exam Practice Test

(INACE) Illinois Nurse Assistant Competency Exam Practice Test

INACE Clinical Procedures and Protocols 2