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What is one important reason why the bed should to help keep the skin healthy and prevent pressure sores
remain wrinkle-free?
What is the term for a device that replaces a missing prosthesis
body pat?
To convert four ounces of water to milliters (ml or mL), 30
the nurse assistant should multiply four by:
Which of the following healthcare settings is for people hospice
who will die in six months?
Which of the following abbreviations means "nothing by NPO
mouth"?
Exercises that put each joint through its full arc of range of motion
motion are called:
What is the medical term for high blood pressure? hypertension
What is a task that is outside the scope of practice for inserting tubes into a resident's body
an NA?
Standard Precautions should be practiced on every single person in your care
Which kind of care helps restore a resident to the rehabilitation
highest level of functioning possible?
If an activity is not listed on the care plan, what is the The NA should not perform the activity if it is not listed on the care plan.
responsibility of a NA?
Restraints can be applied: only with a doctor's orders
, CNA Practice Exam
Generally, the last sense to leave a dying person is the hearing
sense of
What is a normal range of a blood pressure? varies 119/75 is an example
Incontinence may be caused by: nervous system diseases
Standing with the legs shoulder-width apart is using good body mechanics
Aftr an amputation, a resident may experience phantom pain or sensation caused by remaining nerve endings
sensation. Phantom sensation is
How should a fracture pan be positioned? with the handle toward the foot of the bed
What does palliative care involve? pain relief and comfort
Nursing assistants do not usually perform procedures sterile technique
that require
Insulin reaction can be caused by too little food
Which of the following is a requirement of OBRA? nursing assistants must have at least 75 hours of training
What is a good way for a nursing assistant to care for a support the resident and his or her family and friends
mentally ill resident?
When should sheets be changed? whenever they are soiled, wrinkled, or damp
What does the chain of command do? describes the line of authority
What is a good way for a nursing assistant to respond to take the resident to a private area
inappropriate sexual behavior?
What should a nursing assistant do if she suspects a she should report it to the nurse immediately and let him/her handle it from
resident is being abused? there
What is one good way a nursing assistant can assist offer frequent trips to the bathroom
residents with normal changes of aging related to the
urinary system?
Which of the following is true of Transmission-Based they are practiced in addition to Standard Precautions
Precautions?
What can nursing assistants do in regards to IVs? Nursing assistants will observe the IV site for problems