CNA Geriatric exam || Questions with Complete
Solutions.
Geriatrics is the care & treatment of ? correct answers Elderly people
An elderly resident with osteoporosis requires caution during care due to the risk of ? correct
answers Bone density
A resident tells you he/she is afraid that he/she is going to die the best response would be what ?
correct answers Listening
Ombudsman committee is ? correct answers The investigators for violations of rights
When doing foot care on a resident which action would you complete each time ? correct
answers Have the resident test the water
The aging process affects which body system below? correct answers Nervous system
Osteoporosis is a disease that can lead to fractures in the elderly bc of what ? correct answers
Low calcium & loss of estrogen
Residents may have feelings of loneliness bc of what ? correct answers Dementia
Skin develops lines and wrinkles as we age due to what ? correct answers Skin dries, thins,&
becomes less elastic
Which statement is true about changes during aging in the urinary system? correct answers
Bladder holds less urine, bladder may not empty completely
Skin changes in agin requires us to do what ? correct answers Observe and report
A change in the cardiac vascular system that occurs with aging is what ? correct answers Aging
pigment. Valves inside the ❤️thicken and become stiffer causing blood to not go through arteries
Constipation may occur in the elderly due to what ? correct answers Lack of movement and
exercise
Early warning signs of cancer may include what ? correct answers Dysphagia, fever, unhealable
sores, changes in bowel/ bladder function.
Which bed position is best for the resident who is eating in bed ? correct answers Fowler's
position
In the aging the respiratory function can change resulting in what signs or symptoms ? correct
answers Dysphagia, coughing and wheezing
Solutions.
Geriatrics is the care & treatment of ? correct answers Elderly people
An elderly resident with osteoporosis requires caution during care due to the risk of ? correct
answers Bone density
A resident tells you he/she is afraid that he/she is going to die the best response would be what ?
correct answers Listening
Ombudsman committee is ? correct answers The investigators for violations of rights
When doing foot care on a resident which action would you complete each time ? correct
answers Have the resident test the water
The aging process affects which body system below? correct answers Nervous system
Osteoporosis is a disease that can lead to fractures in the elderly bc of what ? correct answers
Low calcium & loss of estrogen
Residents may have feelings of loneliness bc of what ? correct answers Dementia
Skin develops lines and wrinkles as we age due to what ? correct answers Skin dries, thins,&
becomes less elastic
Which statement is true about changes during aging in the urinary system? correct answers
Bladder holds less urine, bladder may not empty completely
Skin changes in agin requires us to do what ? correct answers Observe and report
A change in the cardiac vascular system that occurs with aging is what ? correct answers Aging
pigment. Valves inside the ❤️thicken and become stiffer causing blood to not go through arteries
Constipation may occur in the elderly due to what ? correct answers Lack of movement and
exercise
Early warning signs of cancer may include what ? correct answers Dysphagia, fever, unhealable
sores, changes in bowel/ bladder function.
Which bed position is best for the resident who is eating in bed ? correct answers Fowler's
position
In the aging the respiratory function can change resulting in what signs or symptoms ? correct
answers Dysphagia, coughing and wheezing
