CNA Practice Test for State Board NY Latest Version Graded A+

CNA Practice Test for State Board NY Latest Version Graded A+ What does hospice care focuses on? Comfort and pain management Why does a CNA ask a patient to dangle their feet at the edge of the bed before standing? So the patient can regain their balance and due to drop in blood pressure that cause the patient to feel dizzy. What is the fifth vital sign? Pain Do CNA's administer medications to a resident who is in moderate pain? No, CNA's do not administer medication to patient's because it is not within their scope of practice. What are the signs and symptoms of a TIA? Dizziness, blurred vision and incoharent 8 oz of orange juice is how many cc's? 240 cc's How should a patient be place when feeding? Upright position to prevent aspiration What is the purpose of physical restraint? To protect patient from physical harm What is the goal of body mechanics Save energy and prevent injury What is the best way to prevent the spread of MRSA Meticulious handwashing How is TB spread? Droppedlets suspended in the air What is insulin reaction? Low blood sugar, less than 60 mg /dls How should a client be positioned for nosebleeding? Forward and apply pressure What does CPR stand for? Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation What does TIA stand for? Transient Ischemic Attack What does OSHA stand for? Occupation Safety Administration What is HMO? Health Maintenance Organization What is acute care? Immediate care given to a resident What does PPE consist of? Gloves, gown, mask, goggles/face shield What are the proper techniques for applying PPE? Gown, Mask, Goggles, Gloves What are the proper techniques for removing PPE's? Gloves, goggles, gown, mask What does MRSA stand for? Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus Aureus What is the best way to prevent transmission of MRSA? Handwashing What is the main difference between sterilization and disinfection? Sterilization destroys all microorganisms, including pathogens; Disinfection some microorganisms but not all What does CDC sound for? Center for Disease Control and Prevention What does an ombudsman do? Advocate for residents and resolves issues What does MDS stand for? Minimum Data Set When should the first MDS be completed? Within 14 days What does OBRA stand for? Omibus Budget Reconciliation Act Whats does OBRA require for CNA's? 75 hours of training and a competency evaluation Name 2 rights patients have The right to complain, The right to be fully informed What are some basic physical needs? Shelter, Food, Water What are some basic psychosocial needs? Self-reliance, acceptance by others, love What does Holistic care mean? Caring for a person's whole being; mind, body and soul What does SIDS stand for? Sudden Infant Death Syndrome What are some Developmental Disabilities? Mental Retardation, Down Syndrom, Cerebral Palsy What is important in caring for a mentally challenged client? Being patient, treating them as an adult, promoting independence and applauding when finishing a task How should babies be placed to prevent SIDS? Facing up, away from anything that could block breathing What is the normal pulse rate? 60 to 100 per min What is Prehypertenison? 120/80 to 139/89 What is the function of a Sitz Bath? To promote healing and enhance circulation What are some safety precautions with oxygen administration? No smoking, no candles, and NA should not stop or adjust oxygen What is Systloic? The pumping phase, the stop number What is Diastolic? The resting phase, the bottom number What is edema? Excessive fluid in the tissue; swelling What are Complex Carbohydrates? Bread, cereal, pasta, and potatoes How should a patient be positioned during feeding? 45 to 90 degree angle What is dysphagia difficulty swollening