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A patient is recently diagnosed with end stage renal disease. The nurse has educated the patient on diet
modifications. Later, he says that he can't remember what the nurse said and asks you if he should have
pretzels or a candy bar. What is the best response?
"The nurse is the best to answer that question. Let me get her for you."
Which of the following settings provides short term care and stabilization for patients with acute
( sudden, immediate and severe) health conditions?
a hospital
When working with patients that DO NOT have dementia, what is an appropriate communication
method to encourage conversation and support the patient's emotional well-being?
Asking open ended questions and avoiding yes/no questions
Mrs. Hopkins was admitted to the nursing home last week after being told that she can no longer live
alone. She has been seen frequently crying and stated that, "It just doesn't feel like home. I hate that
people come in and out of my room all the time without notice. This is my bedroom. I miss my privacy."
What is a measure you can take to help her adjust?
Make sure her privacy is respected and knock before entering
When wearing gloves to perform a personal care skill that will expose the CNA to body fluids, when
should the gloves be put on?
after preparing supplies but immediately before beginning the skill on the patient
When should you enter a patient's room, he throws a telephone at you and yells at you to get out. He is
pacing, appears agitated and is mumbling to himself. As you retreat toward the door, he lunges at you,
trying to grab your arm. What should the CNA do?
Leave the room immediately and get the nurse's attention quickly.
CNAs should promote safety in patient environments by removing?
Throw rugs
A nurse asks you to perform a task that you haven't been trained for that task, she gets mad and says,
"it's not that hard, just figure it out!". What is an appropriate action?
Refuse to perform the task for patient safety
, Performing foot care regularly gives the CNA an opportunity to:
Notice any red areas, wounds, sores, rashes or other abnormalities
To properly perform the Heimlich Maneuver, you would?
Thrust firmly on the abdomen upward and inward from behind with a cupped fist
Which of the following is a normal sign of aging?
Muscles weaken and lose muscle tone
A female patient with a history of seizures is admitted to your unit. What is an appropriate action to take
to ensure the patient's safety?
Report changes in sleep, personality and signs of stress in the patient to the nurse immediately
A patient with a wound, sore or incision should be monitored for?
Signs of infection (redness, warmth, drainage or odor)
A CNA is caring for an elderly patient who seems more confused today. What is an appropriate action?
Report the change to the nurse
What is an important step to take before bathing a patient?
Ask the patient to check the water temperature
You are assigned to help a patient stand up at the side of the bed. The patient has been confined to bed
for 3 days and is very weak. What is an important safety step to take before assisting the patient to
stand?
Have the patient dangle their legs while sitting on the edge of the bed for several minutes
A small fire is noticed in the trash can of a room in a nursing home. After removing the patients from the
room, the CNA would?
Sound the alarm/alert others to the fire
You are caring for a patient who had a stroke several months ago that resulted in right side weakness.
You have been helping this person dress for several months, when today she appears irritated and
states, "Just let me do it myself! Don't touch me!" What is an appropriate response?
"I'm right here if you need me. Just tell me if you need help."
Which of the following is a POSITIVE non-verbal communication
Nodding to show agreement, interest and acknowledgment when another is talking
You are sitting at the nurse's station, charting lunch intake, next to a nurse on the phone when a family
member approaches. You continue to work and do not look up or make eye contact. After a few
moments of silence, the family member says, "Excuse me...." What is an appropriate action?
Make eye contact, smile, apologize for the delay and ask how you can help