CNA Chapter 6 Exam Questions and Answers (2022/2023

CNA Chapter 6 Exam Questions and Answers (2022/2023) When using a transfer belt, the NA should A.) Place it underneath the resident's clothing B.) Place it around the resident's shoulders C.) Place it around the resident's chest D.) Place it over the resident's clothing - CORRECT ANSWER D When transferring a resident from a bed into a wheelchair, where should the wheelchair be placed? A.) On the stronger side B.) On the weaker side C.) On the left side D.) On the affected side - CORRECT ANSWER A Which of the following is an example of an activity of daily living (ADL)? A.) Praying B.) Eating C.) Reading D.) Talking to a family member - CORRECT ANSWER B If a resident starts to fall, the best thing an NA can do is to A.) Catch the resident under the arms to stop the fall B.) Widen her stance and bring the resident's body close to her C.) Lock her knees D.) Move out of the way - CORRECT ANSWER B What is a way for a nursing assistant to promote respect, dignity, and privacy when helping a resident with care? A.) If a resident takes too long choosing a shirt for the day, the NA should choose one for her B.) The NA should knock on the door while a resident is in the bathroom to see if the resident can finish quickly C.) The NA should encourage the resident to do as much as possible her herself D.) The NA should ask the resident to move faster if she is not moving quickly enough - CORRECT ANSWER C When skin begins to break down, a resident may experience A.) Bone that is protruding in the affected area B.) Skin that is red or is a different color than the surrounding area C.) Partial skin loss in the affected area D.) Blistering in the affected area - CORRECT ANSWER B Which of the following is a condition that increases the risk of pressure injuries A.) Flexibility B.) Cold air C.) Good circulation D.) Restricted mobility - CORRECT ANSWER D Which of the following statements is true about pressure injuries? A.) Pressure injuries are usually caused by exercising too much B.) Pressure injuries are difficult to heal but do not hurt much C.) Pressure injuries are impossible to prevent D.) Pressure injuries can lead to life-threatening infections - CORRECT ANSWER D Which of the following areas is at a higher risk of skin breakdown? A.) Front of neck B.) Face C.) Tailbone (sacrum) D.) Hands - CORRECT ANSWER C An NA should reposition immobile residents at least every A.) Two hours B.) Three hours C.) Ten minutes D.) Twenty minutes - CORRECT ANSWER A A ________ keeps the covers from resting on a resident's legs and feet A.) Hand roll B.) Bed cradle C.) Trochanter roll D.) Draw sheet - CORRECT ANSWER B Which of the following should be washed every day? A.) Hair B.) Perineum C.) Chest D.) Knees - CORRECT ANSWER B Which of the following is true of mechanical lifts? A.) Mechanical lifts prevent injury B.) It is safer for the NA to lift residents without the use of a mechanical lift C.) There is only one kind of a mechanical life D.) When using a mechanical life, the NA should raise it approximately five feet over the bed before moving the resident - CORRECT ANSWER A When bathing a resident, an NA should A.) Leave the resident alone to promote self-care B.) Get each item needed as the resident asks for it C.) Use bath oil to moisturize the resident's skin D.) Make sure the room is warm enough before beginning - CORRECT ANSWER D When cleaning the perineal area, the Na should A.) Work from front to back B.) Work back to front C.) Work from side to side D.) Work from dirtiest to cleanest - CORRECT ANSWER A Which of the following statements is true of positioning? A.) Residents will not need help getting into comfortable positions B.) Constant pressure on an area helps prevent pressure injuries C.) NAs should check residents' skin each time they are repositioned D.) Bedbound residents should be repositioned every three hours - CORRECT ANSWER C Which of the following is true of nail care? A.) An accidental cut when providing nail care poses no great risk B.) An orangewood stick should be used to smooth calluses and corns C.) Nail care should be provided when the nails are dirty D.) Nail equipment can be shared among residents as long as it is clean - CORRECT ANSWER C How can an NA promote independence and dignity while assisting with grooming? A.) By doing things residents can do for themselves only when the NA is in a hurry B.) By letting residents make choices once in a while C.) By styling the resident's hair in cute, new ways D.) By honoring the resident's preferences - CORRECT ANSWER