CNA FINAL EXAM/ 100 answered questions for CNA exam 2022/Certified Nursing Assistant / (CNA) Exam

1. A task that nursing assistants commonly do bathing residents 2. Dementia loss of mental abil- ities 3. Example of nonverbal communication smiling to a new resident 4. Health care that is generally for people who will die in six months or less 5. How many hours of training does OBRA require for nursing assistants Hospice care At least 75 hours 6. is true of a nursing assistant's role in restorative care The nursing assis- tant should recog- nize that setbacks occur and be reas- suring. 7. One reason that the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) 8. an example of professional and ethical behavior by a nursing assistant 9. To maintain good body mechanics while lifting or carrying an object, a nursing assistant should Protect privacy of health information Documenting care accurately and promptly Face the object or person she is moving 10. When is it appropriate to use medical terminology? When communi- cating with the care team 11. What information does a Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) contain 12. 12. Description of emergency re- sponse actions Which of the following statements contains objective information? Mr. Castillo's blood pressure is 115/68. 13. A resident's health information may be shared with: Other care team members 14. If a resident is hearing impaired, a nursing assistant should: Make sure the light is on the nursing assistant's face 15. Holistic care focuses on: The whole person, including physical, mental, and social well-being 16. The federal government requires hours of 12 continuing education for nursing assistants each year. 17. What is a physical need The need to be free from pain 18. If a nursing assistant encounters a resident in a sex- ual situation, she should: Provide privacy and leave the room 19. What is true of most elderly people? They are active and have many in- terests. 20. Making an area or object completely free of all mi- croorganisms is called: 21. One way for a nursing assistant to communicate ef- fectively with a visually-impaired resident is to: Surgical asepsis Use the face of an imaginary clock to explain the posi- tion of objects 22. Restraints may be used only with a doc- tor's order 23. Infection prevention is A set of methods used to prevent the spread of dis- ease 24. In military time, 7:45 p.m. would be: 1945 hours 25. How is HIV spread? By blood 26. In which of the following procedures must a nursing assistant always wear gloves? Shaving a resident 27. Most of the accidents in a facility are related to: Falls 28. When beginning to weigh a resident, the scale should be balanced at: Zero 29. One way to prevent burns and scalds is to: Check water tem- perature before giving a bath or shower 30. If a nursing assistant is in an emergency situation but has not been trained to perform CPR, she should: 31. A good way to help new residents adjust to life in the facility is: 32. Transmission-Based Precautions are practiced in ad- dition to what? 33. Which of the behavior promotes Residents' Rights? Give basic first aid until the emergency med- ical team arrives Think about how it would feel to have to move into a fa- cility Standard Precau- tions. Providing privacy during all care pro- cedures 34. Dangling means: Sitting up with feet over side of bed 35. What is true of bladder retraining? The NA should en- courage the resi- dent to drink plen- ty of fluids even if incontinence is a problem. 36. In which position is a resident if he is lying flat on his back with his head and shoulders supported by a pillow Supine position 37. When handling dirty linen, a nursing assistant should Wear gloves 38. When transferring a resident who has a weak side The strong side moves first 39. A general rule for bathing a person is Wash from clean- est to dirtiest 40. When assisting a resident who has one weak side with dressing 41. Which of the following terms describes a bed that is completely made with the bedspread and blankets in place? 42. Under Standard Precautions, the term "body fluids" includes: Clothing should be put on the weak side first Closed bed Urine 43. A nursing assistant should give nail care When she is bathing a resident 44. Which method of taking temperature is considered to be the most accurate? Rectal 45. The normal pulse rate for adults is: 60 to 100 BPM 46. If a nursing assistant sees a resident being sexually abused, she should: Remove the resi- dent from the sit- uation immediate- ly and report it to the nurse 47. Difficulty breathing is called: Dyspnea 48. Draw sheets are used: To prevent skin damage caused by shearing 49. The normal respiration rate for adults is: 12-20 breaths per minute 50. The most essential nutrient for life is Water 51. What does the abbreviation "NPO" stand for? Nothing by mouth 52. The artificial opening in the abdomen for an ostomy is called a: Stoma 53. To convert ounces to milliliters, multiply by: 30 54. When providing perineal care for a female resident, the nursing assistant should what 55. According to the USDA's MyPlate icon, which food groups should make up at least half of a person's plate? Wipe from front to back Vegetables and fruits 56. The first sign of skin breakdown is: Pale, white, red- dened, or purple skin 57. At which angle should residents be positioned for eating? 58. What is the normal range of blood pressure read- ings? 59. A is used for residents who cannot assist with raising their hips onto a bedpan. 60. A(n) stocking is a special stocking that can help with circulation 61. A urine specimen can be collected any time the resident voids 90 degrees 119/75 Fracture pan Anti-embolic Routine 62. The most common site to take the pulse is where Brachial pulse 63. How many feet does a quad cane have 4 64. Process of breathing in and out is called Respiration 65. Residents with COPD have trouble with Breathing 66. When a resident uses a cane, walker, or crutches, the nursing assistant should Stay on the resi- dent's weaker side 67. Signs and symptoms of clinical depression include apathy 68. The best time to collect a sputum specimen is Early in the morn- ing 69. Weakening, wasting away, and decrease in size of a muscle is called: Atrophy 70. Which is the last sense to leave a person? Hearing 71. After a total hip replacement, the hip cannot be bent 90 or flexed more than degrees. 72. What is a care guideline for residents recovering from a CVA? Assist with ambu- lation to prevent falls 73. A tumor that is cancerous is called? Malignant 74. What is true of Alzheimer's disease (AD)? Skills a person has used over a lifetime are usually kept longer. 75. What is the guideline for safe diabetic foot care? Inspect and clean resident's feet every day 76. If a resident with Alzheimer's disease has problems with bathing, the nursing assistant should do what? Schedule bathing when the resident is least agitated 77. A diabetic resident should Receive careful foot care 78. HIV can be transmitted how? To a fetus by an in- fected mother 79. What thermometer is used to take a temperature from Tympanic ther- the ear? 80. Having unprotected sex puts a person at a high risk for what? 81. Alternate communication methods for a resident with an artificial airway include: 82. When assisting with ROM exercises, the nursing as- sistant should begin at the and work her way the body? mometer Having unprotect- ed sex puts a per- son at a high risk for HIV/AIDS. Using communi- cation boards Head, down 83. How should residents be positioned while they eat? Sitting as upright as possible 84. One way for a nursing assistant to help a resident with Alzheimer's disease with eating is to do what? Use dishes with- out a pattern and a simple place set- ting 85. Orthotic devices are used to: Keep joints in cor- rect position and improve function 86. When should documentation be recorded? Immediately after care is given 87. An object can be called "clean" if: It has not been contaminated with pathogens 88. Which of the following parts of the body are mucous membranes found? 89. Problems affecting nutritional intake among the el- derly and chronically ill include what? Genitals Ability to smell and taste food and drink decreas- es as people age 90. What is the chain of command? The line of author- ity in a facility 91. What is an ombudsman's responsibility? Investigating and resolving com- plaints 92. A resident has purchased a special gift for her nurs- ing assistant, Sarah. Which of the following would be the best response by Sarah? 93. Which member of the care team assesses residents, monitors progress, and gives treatments? Refuse but thank her for thinking of her The nurse 94. Hand hygiene is: Washing hands with either plain or antiseptic soap and water or us- ing alcohol-based hand rubs 95. A nursing assistant should reposition bedbound res- idents at least every 96. Which of the following statements is an example of a fact Two hours Mrs. Christensen weighs 142 pounds. 97. Blood pressure is measured using a: Sphygmomanome- ter 98. Where should the call light be placed when a nursing assistant leaves a resident's room? 99. Which of the following statements is true of spiritual needs? Within the resi- dent's reach Residents will have different spir- itual needs and beliefs. 100. How should a standard bedpan be positioned? The wider end should be aligned with the resident's buttocks.