CNA COMPLETE PRACTICE QUESTIONS

CNA COMPLETE PRACTICE QUESTIONS which medical term is often used for "burping, belching and passing gas"? - CORRECT ANSWER-flatus making a bed, whether occupied or unoccupied, should end with_____. - CORRECT ANSWER-washing hands which of these is least likely to contribute to skin tears? - CORRECT ANSWER-length of hair which of these treatment would be best to decrease swelling? - CORRECT ANSWERcold compression which of these is the least likely to signal impending death? - CORRECT ANSWERincrease in appetite which medical position can be described as, " the patient's head is elevated with legs either bent - CORRECT ANSWER-fowlers position which of these examples demonstrates using proper body mechanics when helping to lift a resident in bed? - CORRECT ANSWER-bending at the waist, knees partially flexed ,using leg muscles to lift. the best use of alcohol- based sanitizer is____. - CORRECT ANSWER-when hands are no visibly soiled which of these is incorrect in reference to wearing gloves? - CORRECT ANSWERalways wear latex gloves because they are the most impermeable option. if you are walking with a resident and they fall, which of these is not an action you should take? - CORRECT ANSWER-help the resident off the floor and in to the nearest chair if you smell smoke and discover a resident smoking in his room, it is best to ____. - CORRECT ANSWER-have him stop and remind him of the facility policies because of the hazards it creates to ever resident A resident is supposed to have 240 milliliters of juice every 2 hours. Which one of these choices would be the most convenient to meet this requirement? - CORRECT ANSWER-8 oz. can of juice all of these might be used dealing with contractures except_____. - CORRECT ANSWER-bandaging hypertension is a medical term for____. - CORRECT ANSWER-high blood pressure to minimize the spread of bacteria, further infection, and contamination, which procedure should be used for washing the perineum of a resident with a catheter? - CORRECT ANSWER-was from the meatus out which of these should not be part of the process for cleaning a resident dentures? - CORRECT ANSWER-placing clean dentures on top of a tissue on the resident table. A resident in your care has called you for help. he claim they can't find his dentures. As a nursing assistant, I is your responsibility to____. - CORRECT ANSWER-notify the supervising nurse applying friction in the handwashing process is very important. according to CDC recommendations, the scrubbing portion of hand washing should take____. - CORRECT ANSWER-20 seconds all of these precautions should be followed when using a transefer- gait belt, except_____. - CORRECT ANSWER-not worrying about proper body mechanics which of these is considered an accurate method for counting respiration rate? - CORRECT ANSWER-the nursing assistant looks at the residents abdomen and a watch at the same time. the medical term tetraplegia- meaning paralysis of all four extremities- is often used interchangeably with the term_____. - CORRECT ANSWER-quadriplegia which of these is not true when taking a blood pressure reading? - CORRECT ANSWER-the optimum position for the resident is lying down with his or her feet elevated a resident has the following symptoms: dizziness, feeling fait, blood pressure below 90/60 and cold, sweaty skin. the resident is most likely suffering from____. - CORRECT ANSWER-hypotension the normal pulse rate for an adult is 60-100 beats per minute. the normal pulse rate for children is ____. - CORRECT ANSWER-70-120 beats per minute alcohol based hand cleanser is appropriate for all of these situations except______. - CORRECT ANSWER-when hands have observable dirt. which of these is not true about the proper procudere for taking a tympanic membrane temperature with an electric thermometer? - CORRECT ANSWER-be sure the ear is free of cerumen (earwax) before inserting the unit. If you are helping a resident put on a clean night shirt and it falls to the ground before you get started, it is best to: - CORRECT ANSWER-put the shirt in the hamper for cleaning and get another clean garment colvusions are associated with___. - CORRECT ANSWER-a seizure when muscle tissues shorten and then a joint becomes hard to move it is called ____. - CORRECT ANSWER-a contracture which of these tasks related to intravenous therapy is in the scope of responsibilities for a nursing assistant? - CORRECT ANSWER-watch the drip and report any problems to obtain the most accurate patient weight, the nursing assistant should weigh the patient_____. - CORRECT ANSWER-3-4 hours after eating. a nursing assistant is instructed to take the oral temperature of a patine who just had a cold drink. the patient's temperature should be taken____. - CORRECT ANSWER-15 minutes after the drink was finished a nursing assistant is caring for a patient with MRSA and is wearing a gown and gloves whenever she provides the patient care. when she needs to go care for another patient she should dispose of her gown and gloves___. - CORRECT ANSWER-in the current patient's room another term for decubitus ulcer is - CORRECT ANSWER-pressure sore why is taking a resident's oral temperature the most commond means of obtaining a reading? - CORRECT ANSWER-it offers the most ease of access and least inconvenience to the resident when transferring a resident from a wheelchair to stationary chair, the nursing assistant should stand____. - CORRECT ANSWER-in front of the wheelchair which of these could be considered neglectful when assisting resident with showering? - CORRECT ANSWER-leaving the resident alone so they are motivated to care for themselves