CNA State New Exam With Complete Solutions
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chain of command - ANSWER the line of authority in the facility which addresses to
whom each employee/department reports
Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act - ANSWER law that requires health
information to be kept secure and private
acute - ANSWER a current illness that has severe symptoms and may be as a result of
sudden onset
culture change - ANSWER a philosophy that focuses on providing "person-centered"
care to residents and creating a positive work environment for healthcare workers
interdisciplinary team - ANSWER professionals from each discipline within the nursing
facility who meet to discuss and plan the care of the resident
Long term care - ANSWER care for persons who require 24 hour care and assistance
ombudsman - ANSWER resident advocate who investigates complaints and works to
reach an accommodation between parties, often working to vindicate residents' rights
palliative care - ANSWER care that focuses on the comfort and dignity of the person,
rather than curing him or her
projection - ANSWER seeing feelings in others which are really your own
,regression - ANSWER reverting to an old immature behavior
repression - ANSWER blocking painful thoughts or feelings from the mind
standard 14 - ANSWER law that lays out all the responsibilities of the CNA and what
they are not allowed to do
Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act - ANSWER law passed by federal government
establishing minimum standards for nursing home care and for nursing assistant
training
Types of Abuse - ANSWER verbal, involuntary seclusion, physical, mental, neglect,
misappropriation, sexual
causative agent - ANSWER a biological agent that causes a disease
disinfection - ANSWER chemicals used to decrease the spread of pathogens by
destroying them
healthcare associated infection - ANSWER infection acquired in a hospital or other
healthcare setting, also known as nosocomial infection
6 o'clock - ANSWER where do you put the main dish on a blind resident's plate?
offload - ANSWER assist a resident to stand up to take complete pressure off the area
epidermis, dermis, subcutaneous tissue - ANSWER three layers of skin from outer to
inner
braden scale - ANSWER standardised risk assessment tool completed by the nurse to
,highlight residents at risk of skin breakdown
abduction - ANSWER movement of a limb away from the body
adduction - ANSWER moving a limb toward the body
dorsiflexion - ANSWER bending backwards
pronation - ANSWER turning downward
supination - ANSWER turning upward
redness, open area, warmth, excessive dryness, swelling - ANSWER what do you
check for when performing TED hose care? ROWES
peripherally inserted central catheter - ANSWER PICC catheter inserted into a vein for
medication administration
Total Parenteral Nutrition- ANSWER food is delivered only intravenously (TPN)
plundering- ANSWER taking other's goods
sclerosis- ANSWER showing lack of interest
cerebrovascular accident - ANSWER stroke (CVA)
peripheral vascular disease - ANSWER condition when the extremities are not properly
circulated with blood because of deposit of fatty things in the arteries which becomes
rock solid after years
, emphysema - ANSWER progressive lung disease that causes shortness of breath. A
symptom of COPD
ureters - ANSWER carry urine from kidneys to bladder
emesis - ANSWER vomit
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease - ANSWER chronic condition in which the liquid
contents of the stomach back up the esophagus (GERD)
hemorroids - ANSWER enlarged veins in the rectum
ileostomy - ANSWER part of the intestine is removed and stool will come out of the
body via a stoma and be absorbed into a bag placed outside on the patient's tummy
ulcerative colitis - ANSWER chronic disease causing inflammation in the intestine
hypoglycemia - ANSWER sugar in the blood is low
hyperglycemia - ANSWER sugar in the blood is high
lymphatic system - ANSWER helps to get rid of extra fluids and waste material from the
body tissues
Advanced directive - ANSWER the patients said or written order regarding future
medical therapy and treatment
Cheyne Stokes - ANSWER a breathing pattern with gradual increase in depth and at
times in rate, followed by a decrease that ultimately leads to apnea. Specific to death
Cyanotic - ANSWER bluish discoloration of the skin
mottling - ANSWER the skin, especially on the hands and feet, appear blue and blotchy,
caused by slow blood circulation
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chain of command - ANSWER the line of authority in the facility which addresses to
whom each employee/department reports
Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act - ANSWER law that requires health
information to be kept secure and private
acute - ANSWER a current illness that has severe symptoms and may be as a result of
sudden onset
culture change - ANSWER a philosophy that focuses on providing "person-centered"
care to residents and creating a positive work environment for healthcare workers
interdisciplinary team - ANSWER professionals from each discipline within the nursing
facility who meet to discuss and plan the care of the resident
Long term care - ANSWER care for persons who require 24 hour care and assistance
ombudsman - ANSWER resident advocate who investigates complaints and works to
reach an accommodation between parties, often working to vindicate residents' rights
palliative care - ANSWER care that focuses on the comfort and dignity of the person,
rather than curing him or her
projection - ANSWER seeing feelings in others which are really your own
,regression - ANSWER reverting to an old immature behavior
repression - ANSWER blocking painful thoughts or feelings from the mind
standard 14 - ANSWER law that lays out all the responsibilities of the CNA and what
they are not allowed to do
Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act - ANSWER law passed by federal government
establishing minimum standards for nursing home care and for nursing assistant
training
Types of Abuse - ANSWER verbal, involuntary seclusion, physical, mental, neglect,
misappropriation, sexual
causative agent - ANSWER a biological agent that causes a disease
disinfection - ANSWER chemicals used to decrease the spread of pathogens by
destroying them
healthcare associated infection - ANSWER infection acquired in a hospital or other
healthcare setting, also known as nosocomial infection
6 o'clock - ANSWER where do you put the main dish on a blind resident's plate?
offload - ANSWER assist a resident to stand up to take complete pressure off the area
epidermis, dermis, subcutaneous tissue - ANSWER three layers of skin from outer to
inner
braden scale - ANSWER standardised risk assessment tool completed by the nurse to
,highlight residents at risk of skin breakdown
abduction - ANSWER movement of a limb away from the body
adduction - ANSWER moving a limb toward the body
dorsiflexion - ANSWER bending backwards
pronation - ANSWER turning downward
supination - ANSWER turning upward
redness, open area, warmth, excessive dryness, swelling - ANSWER what do you
check for when performing TED hose care? ROWES
peripherally inserted central catheter - ANSWER PICC catheter inserted into a vein for
medication administration
Total Parenteral Nutrition- ANSWER food is delivered only intravenously (TPN)
plundering- ANSWER taking other's goods
sclerosis- ANSWER showing lack of interest
cerebrovascular accident - ANSWER stroke (CVA)
peripheral vascular disease - ANSWER condition when the extremities are not properly
circulated with blood because of deposit of fatty things in the arteries which becomes
rock solid after years
, emphysema - ANSWER progressive lung disease that causes shortness of breath. A
symptom of COPD
ureters - ANSWER carry urine from kidneys to bladder
emesis - ANSWER vomit
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease - ANSWER chronic condition in which the liquid
contents of the stomach back up the esophagus (GERD)
hemorroids - ANSWER enlarged veins in the rectum
ileostomy - ANSWER part of the intestine is removed and stool will come out of the
body via a stoma and be absorbed into a bag placed outside on the patient's tummy
ulcerative colitis - ANSWER chronic disease causing inflammation in the intestine
hypoglycemia - ANSWER sugar in the blood is low
hyperglycemia - ANSWER sugar in the blood is high
lymphatic system - ANSWER helps to get rid of extra fluids and waste material from the
body tissues
Advanced directive - ANSWER the patients said or written order regarding future
medical therapy and treatment
Cheyne Stokes - ANSWER a breathing pattern with gradual increase in depth and at
times in rate, followed by a decrease that ultimately leads to apnea. Specific to death
Cyanotic - ANSWER bluish discoloration of the skin
mottling - ANSWER the skin, especially on the hands and feet, appear blue and blotchy,
caused by slow blood circulation
