CNA HARTMAN CH 2 TEST
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
which of the following is a way to use proper body mechanics? - Answer- the NA
should stand with her legs shoulder-width apart
RACE is an acronym for a safety rule, and means - Answer- Remove residents,
Activate alarm or call 911, Contain fire, Extinguish
If a resident is in shock, a NA should - Answer- Elevate the legs unless the resident
has a head or abdominal injury
which of the following is true of resident falls? - Answer- an incident report will need
to be completed for all falls
to control bleeding, an NA should - Answer- Hold a thick pad against the wound and
press down hard
How is MRSA most often spread? - Answer- By direct physical contact
what is the best way to control the spread of MRSA? - Answer- through proper hand
washing
which of the following is an NA responsibility related to infection prevention? -
Answer- following standard precautions in caring for all residents
which of the following is a correct response if a resident is having a seizure? -
Answer- move furniture away to prevent injury to the resident
A sign that a stroke is occurring is - Answer- inability to speak or speak clearly
To serve hot liquids to residents, a nursing assistant should - Answer- pour hot
drinks away from residents
what information does a safety data sheet contain? - Answer- description of
emergency response actions
Tuberculosis may be transmitted - Answer- by coughing
what is the best way to control the spread of C. difficile? - Answer- through proper
hand washing with soap and water
If an NA needs to clean up a spill, what is the first step that she should take? -
Answer- put on gloves
When should unsafe conditions be reported? - Answer- Before accidents occur
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
which of the following is a way to use proper body mechanics? - Answer- the NA
should stand with her legs shoulder-width apart
RACE is an acronym for a safety rule, and means - Answer- Remove residents,
Activate alarm or call 911, Contain fire, Extinguish
If a resident is in shock, a NA should - Answer- Elevate the legs unless the resident
has a head or abdominal injury
which of the following is true of resident falls? - Answer- an incident report will need
to be completed for all falls
to control bleeding, an NA should - Answer- Hold a thick pad against the wound and
press down hard
How is MRSA most often spread? - Answer- By direct physical contact
what is the best way to control the spread of MRSA? - Answer- through proper hand
washing
which of the following is an NA responsibility related to infection prevention? -
Answer- following standard precautions in caring for all residents
which of the following is a correct response if a resident is having a seizure? -
Answer- move furniture away to prevent injury to the resident
A sign that a stroke is occurring is - Answer- inability to speak or speak clearly
To serve hot liquids to residents, a nursing assistant should - Answer- pour hot
drinks away from residents
what information does a safety data sheet contain? - Answer- description of
emergency response actions
Tuberculosis may be transmitted - Answer- by coughing
what is the best way to control the spread of C. difficile? - Answer- through proper
hand washing with soap and water
If an NA needs to clean up a spill, what is the first step that she should take? -
Answer- put on gloves
When should unsafe conditions be reported? - Answer- Before accidents occur
