CNA chapter 2 exam (100 out of 100) Questions and Answers (Verified)

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16. Why is it important for a nursing assistant not to overreact when a resident behaves inappropriately? It may actually reinforce the behavior. 17. With whom should an NA use Standard Precaution... s? With every resident in his care 18. Under Standard Precautions, the term body fluids includes Urine 19. Which of the following is true of wearing gloves? Gloves should be changed before contact with mucous membranes. 20. In which of the following situations should an NA give abdominal thrusts to a resident? The resident cannot speak, breathe, or cough. 21. Which of the following is the proper order to don personal protective equipment (PPE)? Put on gown, mask and goggles, and gloves. 22. What is the medical term for difficulty breathing? Dyspnea 23. A nursing assistant will come into contact with microorganisms Every time the NA touches something 24. Which of the following is true of Transmission-Based Precautions? They are practiced in addition to Standard Precautions. 25. When a resident is suspected of having a heart attack, a nursing assistant should Loosen clothing around the neck 26. What is one way that bloodborne pathogens can be transmitted? By infected blood entering the bloodstream 27. Insulin reaction can be caused by Too little food 28. Which of the following statements is true of preventing falls? Clear walkways of clutter. 29. When should a nursing assistant identify a resident? Before helping with feeding 30. In which position should a resident be placed for eating? Sitting upright as possible 31. Hand hygiene is Washing hands with soap and water or using alcohol-based hand rubs 32. Which of the following statements is true of body mechanics? Body mechanics can help save energy and prevent injury. 33. When helping a resident sit up, stand up, or walk the NA should Bend her knees 34. The single most important thing the NA can do to prevent the spread of disease is to Wash her hands 35. Which of the following is a way to use proper body mechanics? The NA should stand with her legs shoulder-width apart. 36. RACE is an acronym for a safety rule, and means Remove residents, Activate alarm or call 911, Contain Fire, Extinguish 37. If a resident is in shock, a nursing assistant should Elevate the legs unless the resident has a head or abdominal injury 38. Which of the following is true if a resident falls? An incident report will need to be completed for all falls. 39. To control bleeding, a nursing assistant should Hold a thick pad against the wound and press down hard 40. How is methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) most often spread? By direct physical contact [Show More]

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