A client has been admitted to the unit in serious condition. The nursing assistant anticipates this client will be started on total parenteral nutrition (TPN) after the client develops which situation?

The nursing assistant has several clients who have been ordered to obtain a routine urinalysis and a few who need to obtain a midstream urine specimen. Which factor should the nursing assistant point out differentiates between the two types?

The resident has recently been admitted to a long-term care facility. The nursing assistant has noted that the resident is reluctant to eat the meals at the facility. The resident’s daughter has told the staff that their parent is unfamiliar with many of the foods and would prefer to have congee (rice porridge) for breakfast. Which is the best response by the health care team?

It is most important to honor a client’s request for assistance with elimination as quickly as possible. Which is the highest safety risk the nursing assistant can help prevent by properly completing this task?

A nursing assistant is providing care for a resident who uses continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) to manage their sleep apnea. Which guideline should the nursing assistant prioritize when helping this resident prepare for bed?

A hospital client’s urine output is very dark amber and 30 mL over the 10 hours since the nursing assistant’s shift started. Which action should the nursing assistant prioritize?

The nursing assistant has brought the meal tray to a client who is blind. Which action should the nursing assistant prioritize when assisting this client?

The client sought medical help after injuring an ankle. The client states, “I twisted my ankle on a rug in my home.” Which is the best response for the nursing assistant to help with the pain?

The nursing assistant allows the residents to read in bed before turning out the lights. What is the nursing assistant demonstrating with this action?

The resident has asked the nursing assistant to help with the AM care. Which step should the nursing assistant ensure is properly completed when assisting with the resident’s dentures?