Washington CNA Written Exam
______________ is taking in and eliminating equal amounts of fluid - ANS-fluid
balance
\a resident with AIDS who has an infection of the mouth may need to eat food that is
- ANS-soft
\A(n) _______________ is the permanent and painful shortening of a muscle or
tendon - ANS-contracture
\According to the USDA's MyPlate, most fruit choices should be - ANS-whole fruit
\After an amputation, a resident may experience a phantom sensation. Phantom
sensation is - ANS-the feeling that the amputated body part is still there
\an appropriate resource for an NA to turn to if he is experiencing stress is - ANS-his
supervisor
\An axillary temperature is measured - ANS-in the armpit
\an employer must offer an NA a free vaccine for __________ - ANS-Hep B
\an example of a physical restraint is - ANS-Raised side rails on a bed
\an NA can demonstrate ethical behavior by - ANS-protecting a residents privacy
\an NA should use friction for at least ____ seconds when washing her hands -
ANS-20
\barriers to communication include which of the following - ANS-NA uses medical
terminology with the resident
\baseline vital signs are - ANS-initial values that can be compared to future
measurements
\blood pressure is measured using a - ANS-sphygmomanometer
\draw sheets are used to - ANS-reposition residents without causing shearing
\Exercises that put each joint through its full arc of motion are called: - ANS-range of
motion
\generally speaking, how many ounces of water or other fluids should residents be
encouraged to drink each day? - ANS-64 oz
\HIV can be transmitted by - ANS-blood
\how can an NA keep a residents health information confidential? - ANS-by storing,
filing or shredding documents according to facility policy
\how many ounces are equal to 90 milliliters? - ANS-3 ounces
\how many times can disposable gloves be worn before being discarded? -
ANS-once
\how often should an ostomy bag be emptied? - ANS-whenever stool is eliminated
\How should a fracture pan be positioned? - ANS-with the handle toward the foot of
the bed
\how should an NA work when helping a resident with range of motion exercises? -
ANS-begin at the shoulders and work down the body
\How should the NA respond if a resident tries to give him a gift? - ANS-the NA
should refuse the gift but say thank you
, \hypertension is the medical term for - ANS-high blood pressure
\if a resident has just had a glass of iced tea, how long should the NA wait before
measuring the resident's temperature via the oral method? - ANS-10-20 mins
\If a resident starts to fall, the best thing an NA can do is to: - ANS-widen her stance
and bring the residents body close to her
\In order for an object to be called clean in a healthcare setting, it must be - ANS-free
of pathogens
\in order to communicate with a resident who has a hearing impairment, the NA
should - ANS-face the resident directly when speaking
\in which of the following situations must a NA always wear gloves? - ANS-while
shaving a resident
\In which type of environment do microorganisms grow best? - ANS-dark
\joking with a residents roommate about the resident's incontinence is what type of
abuse? - ANS-psychological abuse
\nursing assistants are not allowed to - ANS-change sterile dressings
\objective information is - ANS-information collected using the senses
\OBRA was passed as a response to - ANS-Reports of poor care and abuse in
long-term care facilities
\One safety device that helps transfer residents is called a - ANS-transfer belt
\Regular inspections performed in facilities to make sure they are following state and
federal regulations are called - ANS-surveys
\Slapping, shoving, and rough handling are all considered to be a type of -
ANS-physical abuse
\standard precautions should be practiced - ANS-On every single person in the NA's
care
\The best way for an NA to provide foot care for a diabetic resident is to -
ANS-observe the feet regularly for signs of sores or infection
\The key treatment for malignant tumors of the skin, breast, bladder, colon, rectum,
stomach, and muscle is - ANS-surgery
\the medical term for chest pain, pressure or discomfort is - ANS-angina pectoris
\the medical term for skin that is blue or gray is - ANS-cyanotic
\the most common form of diabetes is - ANS-Type 2
\the Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (OBRA) requires that nursing assistants
complete at least ____ hours of training before being able to work as nursing
assistants - ANS-75
\the serious condition that occurs when a person does not have enough fluid in the
body is called - ANS-dehydration
\To best communicate with a visually impaired resident, the NA should - ANS-identify
herself when she enters the room
\to convert four ounces to milliliters, the NA should multiply four by - ANS-30
\To monitor a resident's pulse rate, the NA will most commonly check the ________
pulse. - ANS-radial
\tuberculosis is - ANS-an airborne disease
______________ is taking in and eliminating equal amounts of fluid - ANS-fluid
balance
\a resident with AIDS who has an infection of the mouth may need to eat food that is
- ANS-soft
\A(n) _______________ is the permanent and painful shortening of a muscle or
tendon - ANS-contracture
\According to the USDA's MyPlate, most fruit choices should be - ANS-whole fruit
\After an amputation, a resident may experience a phantom sensation. Phantom
sensation is - ANS-the feeling that the amputated body part is still there
\an appropriate resource for an NA to turn to if he is experiencing stress is - ANS-his
supervisor
\An axillary temperature is measured - ANS-in the armpit
\an employer must offer an NA a free vaccine for __________ - ANS-Hep B
\an example of a physical restraint is - ANS-Raised side rails on a bed
\an NA can demonstrate ethical behavior by - ANS-protecting a residents privacy
\an NA should use friction for at least ____ seconds when washing her hands -
ANS-20
\barriers to communication include which of the following - ANS-NA uses medical
terminology with the resident
\baseline vital signs are - ANS-initial values that can be compared to future
measurements
\blood pressure is measured using a - ANS-sphygmomanometer
\draw sheets are used to - ANS-reposition residents without causing shearing
\Exercises that put each joint through its full arc of motion are called: - ANS-range of
motion
\generally speaking, how many ounces of water or other fluids should residents be
encouraged to drink each day? - ANS-64 oz
\HIV can be transmitted by - ANS-blood
\how can an NA keep a residents health information confidential? - ANS-by storing,
filing or shredding documents according to facility policy
\how many ounces are equal to 90 milliliters? - ANS-3 ounces
\how many times can disposable gloves be worn before being discarded? -
ANS-once
\how often should an ostomy bag be emptied? - ANS-whenever stool is eliminated
\How should a fracture pan be positioned? - ANS-with the handle toward the foot of
the bed
\how should an NA work when helping a resident with range of motion exercises? -
ANS-begin at the shoulders and work down the body
\How should the NA respond if a resident tries to give him a gift? - ANS-the NA
should refuse the gift but say thank you
, \hypertension is the medical term for - ANS-high blood pressure
\if a resident has just had a glass of iced tea, how long should the NA wait before
measuring the resident's temperature via the oral method? - ANS-10-20 mins
\If a resident starts to fall, the best thing an NA can do is to: - ANS-widen her stance
and bring the residents body close to her
\In order for an object to be called clean in a healthcare setting, it must be - ANS-free
of pathogens
\in order to communicate with a resident who has a hearing impairment, the NA
should - ANS-face the resident directly when speaking
\in which of the following situations must a NA always wear gloves? - ANS-while
shaving a resident
\In which type of environment do microorganisms grow best? - ANS-dark
\joking with a residents roommate about the resident's incontinence is what type of
abuse? - ANS-psychological abuse
\nursing assistants are not allowed to - ANS-change sterile dressings
\objective information is - ANS-information collected using the senses
\OBRA was passed as a response to - ANS-Reports of poor care and abuse in
long-term care facilities
\One safety device that helps transfer residents is called a - ANS-transfer belt
\Regular inspections performed in facilities to make sure they are following state and
federal regulations are called - ANS-surveys
\Slapping, shoving, and rough handling are all considered to be a type of -
ANS-physical abuse
\standard precautions should be practiced - ANS-On every single person in the NA's
care
\The best way for an NA to provide foot care for a diabetic resident is to -
ANS-observe the feet regularly for signs of sores or infection
\The key treatment for malignant tumors of the skin, breast, bladder, colon, rectum,
stomach, and muscle is - ANS-surgery
\the medical term for chest pain, pressure or discomfort is - ANS-angina pectoris
\the medical term for skin that is blue or gray is - ANS-cyanotic
\the most common form of diabetes is - ANS-Type 2
\the Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (OBRA) requires that nursing assistants
complete at least ____ hours of training before being able to work as nursing
assistants - ANS-75
\the serious condition that occurs when a person does not have enough fluid in the
body is called - ANS-dehydration
\To best communicate with a visually impaired resident, the NA should - ANS-identify
herself when she enters the room
\to convert four ounces to milliliters, the NA should multiply four by - ANS-30
\To monitor a resident's pulse rate, the NA will most commonly check the ________
pulse. - ANS-radial
\tuberculosis is - ANS-an airborne disease
