Prometric CNA FL Study Exam: Chapters 1-10 With Complete Solutions

CHAPTER 1 - ANSWER What is an example of neglect? A. Tying a patient to a wheelchair. B. Not locking a wheelchair prior to transferring. C. Slapping a patient. D. Following the care plan exactly. - ANSWER B. Not locking a wheelchair prior to transferring. A government sponsored health insurance program for people over 65 is called: A. Health insurance program for the poor. B. Metoprolol C. Medicare. D. Medicaid. - ANSWER C. Medicare. Touching a resident without their permission is called: A. harassment. B. punishment. C. empathy. D. battery. - ANSWER D. Battery. Resident's protected health information includes: A. a resident's name B. resident's address C. diagnosis and treatment plan D. all of the above - ANSWER D. all of the above. Protected health information can be shared with: A. other residents in the facility B. the nursing assistant's family and friends C. only those involved in the patient's care who have a need to know D. anyone who calls on the phone - ANSWER C. only those involved in the patient's care who have a need to know If you make a mistake while documenting, you should: A. draw a line through it B. throw the page away and start over C. use white out to correct it D. erase it - ANSWER A. draw a line through it What is the name of the law that keeps patient's health information private? A. OBRA B. HIPAA C. OSHA D. NAFTA - ANSWER B. HIPAA A person assigned by law to be a legal advocate for a patient is called: A. ombudsman B. occupational therapist C. nurse D. CNA - ANSWER A. ombudsman Which of the following is not in a CNA's scope of practice? A. bathing a patient B. inserting a catheter C. observing an IV site for redness D. documenting vital signs - ANSWER B. inserting a catheter What does the term "chronic" mean? A. a condition expected to last a long time B. a condition that happened suddenly C. a type of restraint D. a hospital for psychiatric patients - ANSWER A. a condition expected to last a long time Define: Domestic Violence - ANSWER D. Abuse by spouses, intimate partners or family members. Define: Hospice Care - ANSWER G. Care provided for people with a terminal illness. Define: Acute Care - ANSWER C. Medically necessary care performed in a hospital. Define: Long Term Care - ANSWER F. Continuous care for chronic illnesses. Define: Scope Of Practice - ANSWER I. Defines what you are allowed to do and how to do it safely. Define: Liability - ANSWER J. A legal term regarding responsibility for harm Define: Resident's Rights - ANSWER B. Specifies how residents must be treated when living in a long-term care facility Define: Neglect - ANSWER H. Failure to provide necessary care for a patient Define: Ombusman - ANSWER E. A legal advocate for the resident assigned by law Define: HIPAA - ANSWER A. A law designed to keep health information private CHAPTER 2 - ANSWER Which of the following would you NOT report immediately to your nurse? A. chest pain B. loss of consciousness C. normal vital signs D. high fever - ANSWER C. Normal vital signs When should unsafe conditions be reported? A. After an accident has occurred B. before an accident can occur C. when you find time D. when someone complains - ANSWER B. Before an accident occurs Standard Precautions are rules for: A. Infection control B. accident prevention C. communication D. recognizing abuse - ANSWER A. Infection control Bloodborne diseases are transmitted by: A. hugs and cuddling B. sweat C. blood and body fluids D. talking, laughing or singing - ANSWER C. blood and body fluids During seizures, you should: A. time the seizure B. protect the patient C. notify the nurse D. all of the above - ANSWER D. all of the above When controlling, you should: A. apply direct pressure with clean gauze B. apply a band- aid immediately C. call 911 D. restrain the patient - ANSWER A. apply direct pressure with clean gauze In the event of a fire, what is your FIRST action? A. Extinguish the fire B. call for help C. remove the residents from the area D. portal of entry - ANSWER C. remove the residents from the area The single most important thing a CNA can do to prevent the spread of disease is: A. forbidding visitors B. handwashing C. antibiotic therapy D: sterilizing sheets - ANSWER B. Handwashing MRSA is: A. a staph infection resistant to powerful antibiotics B. a very minor disease C. a problem in Europe D. a form of cancer - ANSWER A. a staph infection resistant to powerful antibiotics Define: Objective information - ANSWER G. Observations based on what you see, hear, touch or smell Define: Disorientation - ANSWER D. Confusion about person, place or time Define: Incontinence - ANSWER I. The inability to control the bladder or bowels Define: Culture - ANSWER A. A system of behaviors people learn from the people they live with Define: Insulin Reaction - ANSWER B. Results from too much insulin or too little food (hypoglemcemia) Define: CVA - ANSWER J. Cerebrovascular accident - the medical term for a stroke Define: Seizures - ANSWER C. Involuntary, often violent, contractions of the muscles Define: Gloves - ANSWER F. A type of personal protective equipment (PPE) worn on the hands Define: Airbrone Precautions - ANSWER E. Used for diseases that can be transmitted through the air Define: Hepatitis - ANSWER H. An inflammation of the liver caused by viral infection CHAPTER 3 - ANSWER A loss of independence can cause: A. depression B. isolation or anger C. poor self-image D. all of the above - ANSWER D. all of the above Which of the following is a psychosocial need? A. food B. shelter C. acceptance D. oxygen - ANSWER B. shelter Your patient has a different religion than you, you should: A. Allow the patient to discuss their beliefs B. tell them why your religion is better C. refuse to discuss religion D. have your pastor visit them - ANSWER A. all the patient to discuss their beliefs Culture may include all of the following EXPECT: A. language B. food choices C. ombudsman D. religion - ANSWER C. ombudsman Which of the following is NOT a normal sign of aging? A. hormone levels decrease B. weakened immune system C. incontinence D. thinner, drier skin - ANSWER D. thinner, drier skin Which of the following is NOT an example of advanced directives? A. Resident's rights B. living will C. do not resuscitate (DNR) D. durable power of attorney for health care - ANSWER A. Resident's rights What is the goal for Hospice patients? A. Regain function B. promote comfort and dignity C. reducing independence D. planning elaborate funerals - ANSWER B. promote comfort and dignity What is NOT involved in postmortem care? A. bathing the body B. close the patient's eyes C. notify the family of death D. position body on back with arms crossed - ANSWER C. notify the family of death Which of the following is NOT one the stages of grieving: A. depression B. changes in religion C. anger D. bargaining - ANSWER B. changes in religion To promote dignity and respect, you should: A. open a resident's personal mail B. do everything for the patient C. knock before entering the patient's room D. listen in on personal conversations - ANSWER C. knock before entering the patient's room Define: postmortem care - ANSWER E. Care performed on a decreased body Define: Palliative Care - ANSWER A. Care of terminally ill patient centered on comfort Define: Ageism - ANSWER F. Discrimination against older persons Define: Terminal Illness - ANSWER G. An illness or condition expected to result in death Define: Advance Directives - ANSWER I. Specifies a person's medical wishes if they are incapacitated Define: Maslow's Hierarchy - ANSWER H. A concept that categorizes needs and arranges them in order of importance Define: Physical Need - ANSWER J. Food, oxygen, water, elimination and rest Define: Cultural Diversity - ANSWER D. Respecting the various people (cultures and beliefs) you live and work with Define: Meaningful Activity - ANSWER B. Promotes physical and mental health, necessary for ages Define: Cognitive Development - ANSWER C. Development centered on thinking and learning CHAPTER 4 - ANSWER Which system coordinates all body functions? A. nervous system B. musculoskeletal system C. immune system D. respiratory system - ANSWER A. Nervous System What is the hormone that moves glucose into cells for energy? A. adrenaline B. Insulin C. estrogen D. magnesium - ANSWER B. Insulin Diuretics (medications that reduce fluid in the body) will cause the patient to need more frequent: A. trips to the bathroom B. diversions and activities C. snacks and meals D. visitors to prevent - ANSWER A. Trips to the bathroom Patients with COPD often feel: A. afraid of eater B. like they are unable to breathe C. hungry D. fine; there are no symptoms with COPD - ANSWER B. Like they are unable to breathe Which system acts as a protective shield against bacteria? A. integumentary B. circulatory C. musculoskeletal D. respiratory - ANSWER A. Integumentary Which of the following is NOT a symptom of HIV? A. night sweats B. bruising that does not go away C. runny nose that lasts a week D. involuntary weight loss - ANSWER C. Runny nose that lasts a week The function of the circulatory system is to: a. Deliver food and oxygen to the cells B. remove waste products from the cells C. control body temperature D. all of the above - ANSWER D. All of the above The respiratory system is made up of the: A. trachea, bronchus, lungs and bronchioles B. mouth, tongue, stomach and liver C. gonads, pancreas, and adrenal glands D. heart, arteries, capillaries and veins - ANSWER A. Trachea, bronchus, lungs and bronchioles A common disorder of the nervous system is: A. heart attack B. stroke C. diabetes D. high blood pressure - ANSWER B. Stroke Untreated diabetes can lead to: A. heart attack or stroke B. vision loss or blindness C. leg wounds and amputations D. all of above - ANSWER D. All of the above Define: Inspiration - ANSWER E. The act of breathing in Define: Sputum - ANSWER D. The fluid a person coughs up Define: Hormones - ANSWER A. Chemical substances that control numerous body functions Define: Contracture - ANSWER I. When muscles shorten, become inflexible and "freezes" in bent position. Define: Homeostasis - ANSWER C. The condition in which all body systems are balanced and working their best. Define: Angina Pectoris - ANSWER H. Chest pain, that occurs when the heart muscle does not get get enough oxygen Define: Osteoporosis - ANSWER F. A condition in which the bones lose density, becoming porous and brittle and can break easily Define: Hypertension - ANSWER J. High blood pressure caused by hardening and narrowing arteries. Define: Atrophy - ANSWER B. Muscles that waste away, decrease in size and become weak from nonuse Define: Dysphagia - ANSWER G. Difficulty swallowing CHAPTER 5 - ANSWER Which is NOT a commonly accepted cause of dementia? A. Trauma or fall B. Alzheimer's disease