Cna Final Exam Review 100 Questions And Correct Answers
_____ is taking in and eliminating equal amounts of fluid. - ansResponse: Fluid balance
"Log-rolling" is a technique best used for which of the following patient diagnoses?
A. left tibial fracture
B. Spinal cord injury
C. Cellulitus of the right arm,
D. psychosis - ansB
(n) _____ is the permanent and painful shortening of a muscle or tendon. - ansContracture
a client who has not had a bowel movement in four days would recieve the most benefit from which
procedure? - ansenema.
A nurse aid is asked to change a urinary drainage bag attached to an indwelling urinary catheter. The nurse aid
has never done this before. The best response by the nurse aide is to - ansask a nurse aid to watch the nurse
aid change the bag since it is the first time
A nurse aide finds a resident looking in the refrigerator at the nurses' station at 5 a.m. The resident, who is
confused, explains he needs breakfast before he leaves for work. The best response by the nurse aide is to:A.
Help resident back into his room and back to bed.B. Ask resident about his job and if he is hungry.C. Tell him
that residents are not allowed in the nurses' station.D. Remind him that he is retired from his job and in a
nursing home. - ansB
a resident burns foot on george foreman grill, it looks blistered and red, what kind of burn is this - ansPartial
thickness burn,
total thickness would appear waxy and white, superficial would be blotchiness and no blistering
A resident gets dressed and comes out of his room wearing shoes that are from two different pairs the nurse
,aid should - ansask if the resident realizes that the shoes do not match
A resident had diabetes. Which of the following is a common sign of a low bloodsugar?
A. fever
B. Shakiness
C. Thirst
D. Vomiting - ansB. Shakiness
A resident has an indwelling urinary catheter. While making rounds, the nurse aide notices that there is no
urine in the drainage bag. The nurse aide should first:A. Ask the resident to try urinating.B. Offer the residents
fluid to drink.C. Check for kinks in the tubing.D. Obtain a new urinary drainage bag. - ansC
A resident is on a bladder restraining program. The nurse aide can expect the resident to:A. Have a fluid intake
restriction to prevent sudden urges to urinate.B. Wear an incontinent brief in case of an accident.C. Have an
indwelling urinary catheter.D. Have a schedule for toileting. - ansD. Have a schedule for urinating.
A resident often carries a doll with her, treating it like her baby. One day she is wandering around crying that
she can't find her baby. The nurse aide should
(A) ask the resident where she last had the doll.
(B) ask the activity department if they have any other dolls.
(C) offer comfort to the resident and help her look for her baby.
(D) let the other staff know the resident is very confused and should be watched closely. - ansC offer comfort to
the resident and help her look for her baby.
A resident who has cancer is expected to die within the next couple of days. Nursing care for this resident
should focus on
A. helping the resident through the stages of grief
, B. providing for the residents comfort
C. keeping the residents routine, such as for bathing
D. Giving the resident a lot of quiet time - ansB
A resident who has stress incontinence:A. Will have an indwelling catheterB. Should wear an incontinent brief
at night.C. May leak urine when laughing or coughing.D. Needs toileting every 1-2 hours throughout the day. -
ansC. May leak urine when laughing or coughing.
A resident who is inactive is at risk of constipation. In addition to increased activity and exercise, which of the
following actions helps to prevent constipation.A. Adequate fluid intake.B. Regular mealtimes.C. High protein
diet.D. Low fiber diet. - ansA
A resident who is incontinent of urine has an increased risk for developing:A. Dementia.B. Urinary tract
infections.C. Pressure sores.D. Dehydration. - ansC
A resident who is lying in bed suddenly becomes short of breath. After calling for help, the nurse aide's next
action should be to
(A) ask the resident to take deep breaths.
(B) take the resident's vital signs.
(C) raise the head of the bed.
(D) elevate the resident's feet. - ansC
A resident with AIDS who has an infection of the mouth may need to eat food that is - ansResponse: Soft
A residents wife jhust died. the resident is now staying in room all the time no eating. what should nurse aide
do.
A. remind the resident to be thankul for the years spent with his wife
B. tell the resident that he needs to get out of his room at least once a day
_____ is taking in and eliminating equal amounts of fluid. - ansResponse: Fluid balance
"Log-rolling" is a technique best used for which of the following patient diagnoses?
A. left tibial fracture
B. Spinal cord injury
C. Cellulitus of the right arm,
D. psychosis - ansB
(n) _____ is the permanent and painful shortening of a muscle or tendon. - ansContracture
a client who has not had a bowel movement in four days would recieve the most benefit from which
procedure? - ansenema.
A nurse aid is asked to change a urinary drainage bag attached to an indwelling urinary catheter. The nurse aid
has never done this before. The best response by the nurse aide is to - ansask a nurse aid to watch the nurse
aid change the bag since it is the first time
A nurse aide finds a resident looking in the refrigerator at the nurses' station at 5 a.m. The resident, who is
confused, explains he needs breakfast before he leaves for work. The best response by the nurse aide is to:A.
Help resident back into his room and back to bed.B. Ask resident about his job and if he is hungry.C. Tell him
that residents are not allowed in the nurses' station.D. Remind him that he is retired from his job and in a
nursing home. - ansB
a resident burns foot on george foreman grill, it looks blistered and red, what kind of burn is this - ansPartial
thickness burn,
total thickness would appear waxy and white, superficial would be blotchiness and no blistering
A resident gets dressed and comes out of his room wearing shoes that are from two different pairs the nurse
,aid should - ansask if the resident realizes that the shoes do not match
A resident had diabetes. Which of the following is a common sign of a low bloodsugar?
A. fever
B. Shakiness
C. Thirst
D. Vomiting - ansB. Shakiness
A resident has an indwelling urinary catheter. While making rounds, the nurse aide notices that there is no
urine in the drainage bag. The nurse aide should first:A. Ask the resident to try urinating.B. Offer the residents
fluid to drink.C. Check for kinks in the tubing.D. Obtain a new urinary drainage bag. - ansC
A resident is on a bladder restraining program. The nurse aide can expect the resident to:A. Have a fluid intake
restriction to prevent sudden urges to urinate.B. Wear an incontinent brief in case of an accident.C. Have an
indwelling urinary catheter.D. Have a schedule for toileting. - ansD. Have a schedule for urinating.
A resident often carries a doll with her, treating it like her baby. One day she is wandering around crying that
she can't find her baby. The nurse aide should
(A) ask the resident where she last had the doll.
(B) ask the activity department if they have any other dolls.
(C) offer comfort to the resident and help her look for her baby.
(D) let the other staff know the resident is very confused and should be watched closely. - ansC offer comfort to
the resident and help her look for her baby.
A resident who has cancer is expected to die within the next couple of days. Nursing care for this resident
should focus on
A. helping the resident through the stages of grief
, B. providing for the residents comfort
C. keeping the residents routine, such as for bathing
D. Giving the resident a lot of quiet time - ansB
A resident who has stress incontinence:A. Will have an indwelling catheterB. Should wear an incontinent brief
at night.C. May leak urine when laughing or coughing.D. Needs toileting every 1-2 hours throughout the day. -
ansC. May leak urine when laughing or coughing.
A resident who is inactive is at risk of constipation. In addition to increased activity and exercise, which of the
following actions helps to prevent constipation.A. Adequate fluid intake.B. Regular mealtimes.C. High protein
diet.D. Low fiber diet. - ansA
A resident who is incontinent of urine has an increased risk for developing:A. Dementia.B. Urinary tract
infections.C. Pressure sores.D. Dehydration. - ansC
A resident who is lying in bed suddenly becomes short of breath. After calling for help, the nurse aide's next
action should be to
(A) ask the resident to take deep breaths.
(B) take the resident's vital signs.
(C) raise the head of the bed.
(D) elevate the resident's feet. - ansC
A resident with AIDS who has an infection of the mouth may need to eat food that is - ansResponse: Soft
A residents wife jhust died. the resident is now staying in room all the time no eating. what should nurse aide
do.
A. remind the resident to be thankul for the years spent with his wife
B. tell the resident that he needs to get out of his room at least once a day
