IL CNA Exam 2021/2024 Exam Questions
With Already Passed Answers
Admitting/Discharging a person - ANSWER-discharging:
you can help pack
DON'T give discharge instructions
Ambulation Safety - ANSWER-walk to the side and slightly BEHIND the person's WEAK
side
Pain - ANSWER-A CNA observes and reports signs of pain or discomfort to the nurse
immediately!
Signs: Increased pulse/BP/respirations, sweating, dyspnea, crying/grunting/moaning
When reporting or recording complaints of pain, use the residents EXACT words
Admitting Procedure - ANSWER-Provide privacy
Check name, greet them by name, ask if they prefer a certain name
Introduce self and others present including titles
Introduce roommate
The person being admitted decides where to put things
Assist nurse with assessments (Vitals, height and weight)
Put clothes away
Admitting Procedure Cont. - ANSWER-Obtain urine sample if ordered
Orient person to area (Bathroom, Call light, Lights)
Fill water pitcher (If no fluid restriction)
Provide personal care items
LABEL EVERYTHING!!
, Discharging a person - ANSWER-Doctor must write a discharge order before client can
leave
Nurse tells you when they can leave and how to transport them
You can help pack
DON'T GIVE DISCHARGE INSTRUCTIONS!
Hip abduction wedges - ANSWER-Keep the hips abducted (apart)
Common after hip replacement surgery
Taking a B.P. - ANSWER-NEVER do a B.P. on an arm with an IV or on the same arm
after breast surgery
Orthostatic Hypotension - ANSWER-1.) Fowlers
2.) Dangle
3.) Stand
4.) Ambulate
Blood Pressure - ANSWER-A person has a right to know what their B.P. measure is
Temperature - ANSWER-97.6-99.6 F
Elderly have a lower body temperature
98.6 may signal a fever in an older person
Ethics and Laws - ANSWER-Assault is a threat
Battery is a touch
True or False-
you CANNOT help a resident write a letter, you can only verify an address - ANSWER-
True
With Already Passed Answers
Admitting/Discharging a person - ANSWER-discharging:
you can help pack
DON'T give discharge instructions
Ambulation Safety - ANSWER-walk to the side and slightly BEHIND the person's WEAK
side
Pain - ANSWER-A CNA observes and reports signs of pain or discomfort to the nurse
immediately!
Signs: Increased pulse/BP/respirations, sweating, dyspnea, crying/grunting/moaning
When reporting or recording complaints of pain, use the residents EXACT words
Admitting Procedure - ANSWER-Provide privacy
Check name, greet them by name, ask if they prefer a certain name
Introduce self and others present including titles
Introduce roommate
The person being admitted decides where to put things
Assist nurse with assessments (Vitals, height and weight)
Put clothes away
Admitting Procedure Cont. - ANSWER-Obtain urine sample if ordered
Orient person to area (Bathroom, Call light, Lights)
Fill water pitcher (If no fluid restriction)
Provide personal care items
LABEL EVERYTHING!!
, Discharging a person - ANSWER-Doctor must write a discharge order before client can
leave
Nurse tells you when they can leave and how to transport them
You can help pack
DON'T GIVE DISCHARGE INSTRUCTIONS!
Hip abduction wedges - ANSWER-Keep the hips abducted (apart)
Common after hip replacement surgery
Taking a B.P. - ANSWER-NEVER do a B.P. on an arm with an IV or on the same arm
after breast surgery
Orthostatic Hypotension - ANSWER-1.) Fowlers
2.) Dangle
3.) Stand
4.) Ambulate
Blood Pressure - ANSWER-A person has a right to know what their B.P. measure is
Temperature - ANSWER-97.6-99.6 F
Elderly have a lower body temperature
98.6 may signal a fever in an older person
Ethics and Laws - ANSWER-Assault is a threat
Battery is a touch
True or False-
you CANNOT help a resident write a letter, you can only verify an address - ANSWER-
True
