Exam (elaborations) CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant

CNA CHAPTER 6 EXAM QUESTIONS AND REVISED
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When using a transfer belt, the NA should

A.) Place it underneath the resident's clothing
B.) Place it around the resident's shoulders
C.) Place it around the resident's chest
D.) Place it over the resident's clothing - ANSWER-

When transferring a resident from a bed into a wheelchair, where should the wheelchair be placed?

A.) On the stronger side
B.) On the weaker side
C.) On the left side
D.) On the affected side - ANSWER-

Which of the following is an example of an activity of daily living (ADL)?

A.) Praying
B.) Eating
C.) Reading
D.) Talking to a family member - ANSWER-

If a resident starts to fall, the best thing an NA can do is to

A.) Catch the resident under the arms to stop the fall
B.) Widen her stance and bring the resident's body close to her
C.) Lock her knees
D.) Move out of the way - ANSWER-

What is a way for a nursing assistant to promote respect, dignity, and privacy when helping a resident
with care?

A.) If a resident takes too long choosing a shirt for the day, the NA should choose one for her
B.) The NA should knock on the door while a resident is in the bathroom to see if the resident can
finish quickly
C.) The NA should encourage the resident to do as much as possible her herself
D.) The NA should ask the resident to move faster if she is not moving quickly enough - ANSWER-

When skin begins to break down, a resident may experience

A.) Bone that is protruding in the affected area
B.) Skin that is red or is a different color than the surrounding area
C.) Partial skin loss in the affected area
D.) Blistering in the affected area - ANSWER-

Which of the following is a condition that increases the risk of pressure injuries

, A.) Flexibility
B.) Cold air
C.) Good circulation
D.) Restricted mobility - ANSWER-

Which of the following statements is true about pressure injuries?

A.) Pressure injuries are usually caused by exercising too much
B.) Pressure injuries are difficult to heal but do not hurt much
C.) Pressure injuries are impossible to prevent
D.) Pressure injuries can lead to life-threatening infections - ANSWER-

Which of the following areas is at a higher risk of skin breakdown?

A.) Front of neck
B.) Face
C.) Tailbone (sacrum)
D.) Hands - ANSWER-

An NA should reposition immobile residents at least every

A.) Two hours
B.) Three hours
C.) Ten minutes
D.) Twenty minutes - ANSWER-

A ________ keeps the covers from resting on a resident's legs and feet

A.) Hand roll
B.) Bed cradle
C.) Trochanter roll
D.) Draw sheet - ANSWER-

Which of the following should be washed every day?

A.) Hair
B.) Perineum
C.) Chest
D.) Knees - ANSWER-

Which of the following is true of mechanical lifts?

A.) Mechanical lifts prevent injury
B.) It is safer for the NA to lift residents without the use of a mechanical lift
C.) There is only one kind of a mechanical life
D.) When using a mechanical life, the NA should raise it approximately five feet over the bed before
moving the resident - ANSWER-

When bathing a resident, an NA should

A.) Leave the resident alone to promote self-care
B.) Get each item needed as the resident asks for it
C.) Use bath oil to moisturize the resident's skin
D.) Make sure the room is warm enough before beginning - ANSWER-

When cleaning the perineal area, the Na should