Health Care > EXAM > CNA Practice Exam 2022/2023 (All)
What is one important reason why the bed should remain wrinkle-free? - ANSWER to help keep the skin healthy and prevent pressure sores What is the term for a device that replaces a missing body pat... ? - ANSWER prosthesis To convert four ounces of water to milliters (ml or mL), the nurse assistant should multiply four by: - ANSWER 30 Which of the following healthcare settings is for people who will die in six months? - ANSWER hospice Which of the following abbreviations means "nothing by mouth"? - ANSWER NPO Exercises that put each joint through its full arc of motion are called: - ANSWER range of motion What is the medical term for high blood pressure? - ANSWER hypertension What is a task that is outside the scope of practice for an NA? - ANSWER inserting tubes into a resident's body Standard Precautions should be practiced - ANSWER on every single person in your care Which kind of care helps restore a resident to the highest level of functioning possible? - ANSWER rehabilitation If an activity is not listed on the care plan, what is the responsibility of a NA? - ANSWER The NA should not perform the activity if it is not listed on the care plan. Restraints can be applied: - ANSWER only with a doctor's orders Generally, the last sense to leave a dying person is the sense of - ANSWER hearing What is a normal range of a blood pressure? - ANSWER varies 119/75 is an example Incontinence may be caused by: - ANSWER nervous system diseases Standing with the legs shoulder-width apart is using - ANSWER good body mechanics Aftr an amputation, a resident may experience phantom sensation. Phantom sensation is - ANSWER pain or sensation caused by remaining nerve endings How should a fracture pan be positioned? - ANSWER with the handle toward the foot of the bed What does palliative care involve? - ANSWER pain relief and comfort Nursing assistants do not usually perform procedures that require - ANSWER sterile technique Insulin reaction can be caused by - ANSWER too little food Which of the following is a requirement of OBRA? - ANSWER nursing assistants must have at least 75 hours of training What is a good way for a nursing assistant to care for a mentally ill resident? - ANSWER support the resident and his or her family and friends When should sheets be changed? - ANSWER whenever they are soiled, wrinkled, or damp What does the chain of command do? - ANSWER describes the line of authority What is a good way for a nursing assistant to respond to inappropriate sexual behavior? - ANSWER take the resident to a private area What should a nursing assistant do if she suspects a resident is being abused? - ANSWER she should report it to the nurse immediately and let him/her handle it from there What is one good way a nursing assistant can assist residents with normal changes of aging related to the urinary system? - ANSWER offer frequent trips to the bathroom Which of the following is true of Transmission-Based Precautions? - ANSWER they are practiced in addition to Standard Precautions What can nursing assistants do in regards to IVs? - ANSWER Nursing assistants will observe the IV site for problems Passive range of motion exercises are done - ANSWER when a resident cannot move on her own Which of the following is used when documenting the amount of fluid a resident drinks? - ANSWER milliters When encountering a fire, a nursing assistant should first - ANSWER remove resident from danger What is a common "cliche"? - ANSWER It will all work out in the end. What member of the care team might help a resident learn to use adaptive devices for eating or dressing? - ANSWER occupational therapist A way to prevent aspiration during oral care of unconscious residents include: - ANSWER using as little liquid as possible when giving oral care Providing privacy while giving care is a patient's - ANSWER legal right What is something a nursing assistant needs to observe and report regarding the musculoskeletal system: - ANSWER white, shiny, red, or warm areas over a joint What is one way a nursing assistant can promote a resident's independence? - ANSWER allowing a resident to do a task by himself no matter how long it takes hime To treat a minor burn, a nursing assistant should - ANSWER use cool, clean water For a nursing assitant, confidentiality means - ANSWER keeping private things private When leaving a resident's room, a nursing assistant should - ANSWER restock supplies and leave the call light within reach What should a nursing assistant do each time a patient is repositioned? - ANSWER should check residents'skin each time they are repositioned Which is the most essential nutrient for life? - ANSWER water Which sense is usually last to leave the body when a person is dying? - ANSWER hearing What is a function of the nervous system? - ANSWER senses and interprets information from outside the body During a seizure an NA should - ANSWER keep the resident safe The ability to think logically and quickly is called - ANSWER cognition How can a nursing assistant help residents with their spirtual needs? - ANSWER learn about resident's beliefs and listen carefully If a resident with Alzheimer's disease has problems with dressing, the nursing assistant should: - ANSWER lay out clothes in the order they should be put on What is a type of advance directive: - ANSWER Durable Power of Attorney for Health Care Which type of urine speciment does not include the first and last urine in the sample? - ANSWER clean catch ___________is maintaining equal intake and output. - ANSWER fluid balance How should a resident with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) be positioned? - ANSWER sitting upright The first sign of skin breakdown is - ANSWER pale, white, reddened, or purple skin The single most important thing you can do to prevent the spread of disease is to - ANSWER wash your hands Which temperature site is generally considered to be the most accurate? - ANSWER rectal What may influence a food preference? - ANSWER religion A ___________ is the permanent and painful stiffening of a joint and muscle. - ANSWER contracture Diabetes can lead to what complications: - ANSWER impaired wound healing Where should the call light be placed when a nursing assistant leaves a resident's room? - ANSWER within the resident's reach Why should a nursing assistant be concerned if he notices that areas of a resident's skin have become pale, white, or a reddened color? - ANSWER it could be the beginning of a pressure sore What can an overbed table be used for? - ANSWER placement of meals Pressure sores can lead to: - ANSWER life-threatening infections If a resident starts to fall, the best thing an NA can do is to: - ANSWER widen her stance and bring the resident's body close to her Ten ounces is equal to ____ milliliters (mL) - ANSWER 300 An attitude that is helpful in hospice work is - ANSWER respect privacy and independence If a resident with Alzheimer's disease shows violent behavior, the nursing assistant should - ANSWER remove triggers In which of the following procedures must a nursing assistant always wear gloves? - ANSWER shaving What thermometer is used to take a temperature from the ear? - ANSWER tympanic thermometer HIV can be transmitted - ANSWER to a fetus by an infected mother When assisting a resident with a standard bedpan, where should the wider end of the bedpan be placed? - ANSWER in alignment with the resident's buttocks The artificial opening in the abdomen of a resident with an ostomy is called a - ANSWER stoma Which is true about nursing assistants and catheters? - ANSWER NAs observe and report regarding catheters Which of the following statements is true of pain? - ANSWER pain is a different experience for each person What is a guideline for good skin care? - ANSWER check the resident's skin daily and report changes When a resident has left-sided weakness, which sleeve should be put on first? - ANSWER left sleeve With whom may a nursing assistant share a resident's medical information? - ANSWER other staff members involved in the resident's care How many rubber-tipped feet does a quad can have? - ANSWER four If a nursing assistant sees a letter for the resident at the front desk, she should - ANSWER take the opened letter to the resident's room Where should the nursing assistant stand when helping a resident who is recovering from a stroke to walk? - ANSWER on the resident's weaker side When communicating with a resident who is visually-impaired, the nursing assistant should - ANSWER tell the resident what the nursing assistant is doing while careing for him A nursing assistant should wear gloves when - ANSWER giving perineal care to a resident In order to communicate with a resident who is hearing-impaired, the nursing assistant should - ANSWER face the resident directly when speaking Before helping a resident eat, how should the nursing assistant position the resident? - ANSWER sitting as upright as possible When speaking with residents, nursing assistants should - ANSWER use simple, non-medical terms To prevent falls, a nursing assistant should - ANSWER keep walkways free of clutter Which position is a resident in if he is lying on his stomach? - ANSWER prone position When assisting a patient with dentures, a nursing assistant should - ANSWER clean dentures should be returned to the resident or stored in a denture cup that is labeled When providing perineal care for a female resident, the nursing assistant should - ANSWER wipe from front to back When observing catheters, a nursing assistant should be sure that - ANSWER the drainage bag is kept lower than the hips or bladder Which member of the care team diagnoses disease and prescribes treatment? - ANSWER physician (MD) A resident's proteced health information (PIH) may be shared with: - ANSWER only those who need the information for care or processing of records What is an example of physical abuse? - ANSWER pinching a resident What is the correct conversion of 4:10p.m. to military time? - ANSWER 1610 hours Joking with a resident's roommate about the resident's incontinence is what type of abuse? - ANSWER phychological abuse What is the correct conversion of 1900 hours to standard time? - ANSWER 7:00p.m. When should a nursing assistant identify a resident? - ANSWER befrore helping with feeding What is an example of a normal change of aging? - ANSWER weaker muscles When using a transfer belt, the NA should: - ANSWER place it over a resident's clothing [Show More]
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