CNA FINAL EXAM REVIEW QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS GRADED A+
What is one important reason why bed linens should remain wrinkle-
free? ANS >> To help keep the skin healthy and prevent pressure
ulcers
What is the term for a device that replaces a missing body part? ANS
>> Prosthesis
Exercises that put each joint through its full arc of motion are called
ANS >> Range of motion
Which of the following is the correct way to remove a gown? ANS >>
Unfasten gown at neck and waist and roll the dirty side in while holding
gown away from the body.
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How many times can disposable gloves be worn before being
discarded? ANS >> One time
To best communicate with a visually impaired resident, the NA should
ANS >> Identify herself when she enters the room
The best way for an NA to provide foot care for a diabetic resident is to
ANS >> 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 ANS >>
Widen her stance and bring the resident's body close to her
An NA should use friction for at least _____ seconds when washing her
hands. ANS >> 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? ANS >> Advance directive
Which temperature site is generally considered to be the most
accurate? ANS >> Rectum (rectal)
Which of the following tasks is outside the scope of practice for an NA?
ANS >> Prescribing a new medication
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How should the NA respond if a resident tries to give him a gift? ANS
>> The NA should refuse the gift but say thank you.
What does the term empathy mean? ANS >> 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. ANS >> Radial
Slapping, shoving, and rough handling are all considered to be a type of
_________ ANS >> Physical abuse
With which of the following people may an NA share a resident's
medical information? ANS >> Resident’s doctor
Which of the following sentences is an example of a fact? ANS >> Mr.
Gomez ate half of his scrambled egg.
Which is/are the most essential nutrient(s) for life? ANS >> Water
Objective information is ANS >> Information collected using the senses
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Which of the following statements is true of documentation? ANS >>
NAs should document care right after it has been done.
Standard Precautions should be practiced ANS >> On every single
person in the NA's care
Which of the following statements is true of handwashing? ANS >> An
NA should wash her hands before and after touching a resident.
Using proper body mechanics includes ANS >> Standing with the legs
shoulder-width apart
What is one of the first signs that a pressure ulcer is forming? ANS >>
Discoloration of the skin
Which of the following is an example of a physical need? ANS >> Food
Which of the following remarks is a cliché? ANS >> “It will all work out
in the end."
In which type of environment does microorganisms grow best? ANS >>
Dark