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Washington CNA Written Exam Questions and Answers with
Complete Solutions UPDATED!!!
What is one important reason why the bed should remain
wrinkle-free? - ANSWER to help keep the skin healthy and
prevent pressure injuries
what is the term for a device that replaces a missing body part?
- ANSWER prosthesis
Exercises that put each joint through its full arc of motion are
called: - ANSWER range of motion
which of the following is the correct way to remove a gown? -
ANSWER unfasten the gown at the neck and the waist and roll
the dirty side in while holding the gown away from the body
how many times can disposable gloves be worn before being
discarded? - ANSWER once
To best communicate with a visually impaired resident, the NA
should - ANSWER identify herself when she enters the room
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The best way for an NA to provide foot care for a diabetic
resident is to - ANSWER observe the feet regularly for signs of
sores or infection
If a resident starts to fall, the best thing an NA can do is to: -
ANSWER widen her stance and bring the residents body close
to her
an NA should use friction for at least ____ seconds when
washing her hands - ANSWER 20
which of the following is a term for a legal document that
designates what kind of care a person wants if he is unable to
make that decision himself? - ANSWER advance directive
Which temperature site is generally considered to be the most
accurate? - ANSWER rectal
which of the following tasks is outside the scope of practice for
an NA? - ANSWER prescribing a new medication
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How should the NA respond if a resident tries to give him a gift?
- ANSWER the NA should refuse the gift but say thank you
what does the term empathy mean? - ANSWER Empathy means
being able to identify with the feelings of others
To monitor a resident's pulse rate, the NA will most commonly
check the ________ pulse. - ANSWER radial
Slapping, shoving, and rough handling are all considered to be a
type of - ANSWER physical abuse
with which of the following people may an NA share a
resident's medical information? - ANSWER residents doctor
which of the following sentences is an example of a fact? -
ANSWER Mr. Gomez ate half of his scrambled egg
which is/are the most essential nutrient(s) for life? - ANSWER
water
Washington CNA Written Exam Questions and Answers with
Complete Solutions UPDATED!!!
What is one important reason why the bed should remain
wrinkle-free? - ANSWER to help keep the skin healthy and
prevent pressure injuries
what is the term for a device that replaces a missing body part?
- ANSWER prosthesis
Exercises that put each joint through its full arc of motion are
called: - ANSWER range of motion
which of the following is the correct way to remove a gown? -
ANSWER unfasten the gown at the neck and the waist and roll
the dirty side in while holding the gown away from the body
how many times can disposable gloves be worn before being
discarded? - ANSWER once
To best communicate with a visually impaired resident, the NA
should - ANSWER identify herself when she enters the room
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The best way for an NA to provide foot care for a diabetic
resident is to - ANSWER observe the feet regularly for signs of
sores or infection
If a resident starts to fall, the best thing an NA can do is to: -
ANSWER widen her stance and bring the residents body close
to her
an NA should use friction for at least ____ seconds when
washing her hands - ANSWER 20
which of the following is a term for a legal document that
designates what kind of care a person wants if he is unable to
make that decision himself? - ANSWER advance directive
Which temperature site is generally considered to be the most
accurate? - ANSWER rectal
which of the following tasks is outside the scope of practice for
an NA? - ANSWER prescribing a new medication
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How should the NA respond if a resident tries to give him a gift?
- ANSWER the NA should refuse the gift but say thank you
what does the term empathy mean? - ANSWER Empathy means
being able to identify with the feelings of others
To monitor a resident's pulse rate, the NA will most commonly
check the ________ pulse. - ANSWER radial
Slapping, shoving, and rough handling are all considered to be a
type of - ANSWER physical abuse
with which of the following people may an NA share a
resident's medical information? - ANSWER residents doctor
which of the following sentences is an example of a fact? -
ANSWER Mr. Gomez ate half of his scrambled egg
which is/are the most essential nutrient(s) for life? - ANSWER
water
