CNA Practice State Test

CNA Practice State Test Active range of motion exercises are prescribed to prevent - ANSWERLoss of joint motion When transporting and moving residents, a nurse assistant can protect himself or herself from injury by using: - ANSWERGood body mechanics When a nurse assistant obtains a blood pressure reading of 160/110; what is the best action? - ANSWERReport the reading to the supervisor A nurse assistant counts 7 respirations for 30 seconds and record the respirations as: - ANSWER14 Spending time talking with residents is a good way: - ANSWERTo provide social interaction A nurse assistant wears gloves when collecting a specimen to: - ANSWERProtect nurse aide In the resident's room, privacy for the resident may be provided by: - ANSWERDrawing curtains around bed When a resident has trouble hearing, the nurse assistant may communicate best by: - ANSWERFacing the resident while talking What will occur in long-term care facilities when the resident presses the signal button beside his/her bed? - ANSWERA light above the door to the resident's room will light up When is the best time for a nurse assistant to trim a resident's fingernails? - ANSWERAfter soaking the resident's fingernails When a resident experiences a seizure, the nurse assistant's primary concern should be to: - ANSWERProtect the resident's head When a nurse assistant is working with a resident on maintaining his/her thinking abilities, typically the orientation program begins each morning by: - ANSWERTelling the date and time to the resident When preparing to give a tub bath to a resident, the water in the tub should be: - ANSWER100 - 105 degrees Fahrenheit When checking a resident's general/therapeutic diet documentation, the nurse assistant sees the abbreviation NPO. The resident would be allowed: - ANSWERNothing by mouth When a nurse assistant is instructed to position a resident in bed, the nurse assistant must make sure he/she uses: - ANSWERProper body mechanics A nurse assistant has been assigned to assist an incontinent resident with bladder training. During the bladder training period the nurse assistant should: - ANSWEROffer fluids frequently and ensure that the resident eats a well-balanced diet The most important reason for a nurse assistant to follow all state and federal regulations while working in a long-term care setting is because: - ANSWERRegulations are designed to protect the resident's health and ensure quality of care The nurse assistant is cleaning a resident's unit when a family member arrives to visit the resident. Why is it important that the nurse assistant finishes the task that he/she is doing and exit the room as soon as possible? - ANSWERBecause the resident has the right to immediate and private access to family and friends