When taking an oral temperature, it is important to -put lubricant on the thermometer. -place the thermometer in the rectum. -place the thermometer under the tongue. -place the thermometer under the arm. - ANSWER>>place the thermometer under the tongue. The nurse aide is responsible for all of the following fire prevention measures EXCEPT: - taking cigarettes and matches away from all clients and visitors. ANSWER>> What is the term for a device used to take the place of a missing body part? -External rotation -Abduction -Pronation -Prosthesis - ANSWER>>Prosthesis The Heimlich maneuver (abdominal thrusts) is used for a client who has -a bloody nose -a blocked airway -impaired eyesight-fallen out of bed - ANSWER>>a blocked airway The most comfortable position for a resident with a respiratory problem is -Supine -Lateral -Prone -Fowler's - ANSWER>>Fowler's The nurse aide sees a client spill water on the floor in the hall. Another client is walking down the hall. The nurse aide SHOULD -call housekeeping. -call the nurse. -leave the spill. -clean up the spill. - ANSWER>>clean up the spill. The electric shaver that the nurse aide is using to shave a client begins to spark and smoke. What should the nurse aide do