INACE Clinical Procedures and Protocols 3

Question 1

When performing mouth care on an unconscious resident, the nurse aide should position the resident:

Accepted Answer

On their side with head turned to the side

Answer

Positioning an unconscious resident on their side with the head turned prevents aspiration of fluids during oral care.

Question 2

After removing gloves, the nurse aide must:

Accepted Answer

Wash hands with soap and water or use hand sanitizer

Answer

Hand hygiene must be performed after glove removal because gloves can have microscopic holes and hands may be contaminated during removal.

Question 3

A resident on a thickened-liquid diet who is coughing and choking during meals most likely has:

Accepted Answer

Dysphagia

Answer

Coughing and choking during meals are classic signs of dysphagia (difficulty swallowing), which is why thickened liquids are prescribed.

Question 4

Which statement about applying a dry sterile dressing is correct?

Accepted Answer

The nurse aide should touch only the outer edges of sterile dressings

Answer

When handling sterile dressings, only the outer edges should be touched to maintain sterility of the surface that contacts the wound.

Question 5

What is the purpose of a draw sheet (pull sheet) during repositioning?

Accepted Answer

To reduce friction and shear on the resident's skin

Answer

A draw sheet reduces friction and shear forces on the skin during repositioning, decreasing the risk of pressure injury development.

(INACE) Illinois Nurse Assistant Competency Exam Practice Test