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Cna Kansas State Test | Comprehensive
Key Questions With Correct Answers
When bathing, start with the ______ and work down.-correct-answer-eyes/face
Never leave a resident ______ in the shower room.-correct-answer-alone
_______ shower and whirlpool after bathing residents.-correct-answer-Disinfect
A back rub with lotion ___________ in tissues.-correct-answer-stimulates
circulation
Types of bathing:-correct-answer-bath/whirlpool, shower, bed bath, partial
bath(face and hands)
Peri-Care is the _______-correct-answer-genital area
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Always wash from ____ to ____.-correct-answer-front, back (prevents UTI)
Some males have not been circumcised, so you need to clean the ______.-correct-
answer-foreskin
When dressing residents with one-sided weaknesses (from stroke) or paralysis,
begin dressing the _____ and undress the _____ first.-correct-answer-weak,
strong
Combing and brushing hair _____ in the scalp.-correct-answer-stimulates blood
circulation
Shave males _______.-correct-answer-daily (am)
Always check with the charge nurse before doing _____ care.-correct-answer-nail
CNA's don't cut _____ or ____.-correct-answer-diabetic nails, toenails
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A replacement of a body part is a _____.-correct-answer-prosthetic
A device used to maintain function or prevent deformity is an ___________-
correct-answer-orthotic device (splint, sling, leg brace)
There are 4 reasons for good nutrition:-correct-answer-promote physical/mental
health, resist illness, provide energy, aids healing
What 4 leading causes of death in the U.S. have to do nutrition?-correct-answer-
heart disease, obesity, cancer, stroke, diabetes (type 1- genetic/get as a child, type
2- lifestyle)
What are the 5 nutrients found in food?-correct-answer-carbohydrates (turn into
sugar), protein (aid healing), fats, vitamins, minerals
What does water do for your body?-correct-answer-carries away waste,
transports nutrients, aids digestion, regulates body temp, cushions vital organs,
lubricates joints, makes up blood plasma
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What are changes that occur in the digestive system as people age?-correct-
answer-gag reflex decline, decrease in saliva (always offer water), decrease in
taste buds, decline thirst, decrease in stomach mobility, decrease in digestive
enzymes, change in teeth, decrease peristalsis (intestines)
We do not call clothing protectors _______.-correct-answer-bibs
Factors that affect nutrition in the elderly:-correct-answer-less activity, less
strength, change in vision, medications (makes food taste different), depressed,
dementia, food preferences
There are 3 types of feeding assistance:-correct-answer-non-verbal queuing,
verbal queuing, assist feeding (underhand, overhand, full assist)
When doing assistive feeding remember to:-correct-answer-sit at their level,
rotate food and drink, tell to chew food, don't stir food together, don't overload
utensil, tell them what you are feeding them, wipe mouth off, use plate as clock if
resident has vision problems
Cna Kansas State Test | Comprehensive
Key Questions With Correct Answers
When bathing, start with the ______ and work down.-correct-answer-eyes/face
Never leave a resident ______ in the shower room.-correct-answer-alone
_______ shower and whirlpool after bathing residents.-correct-answer-Disinfect
A back rub with lotion ___________ in tissues.-correct-answer-stimulates
circulation
Types of bathing:-correct-answer-bath/whirlpool, shower, bed bath, partial
bath(face and hands)
Peri-Care is the _______-correct-answer-genital area
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Always wash from ____ to ____.-correct-answer-front, back (prevents UTI)
Some males have not been circumcised, so you need to clean the ______.-correct-
answer-foreskin
When dressing residents with one-sided weaknesses (from stroke) or paralysis,
begin dressing the _____ and undress the _____ first.-correct-answer-weak,
strong
Combing and brushing hair _____ in the scalp.-correct-answer-stimulates blood
circulation
Shave males _______.-correct-answer-daily (am)
Always check with the charge nurse before doing _____ care.-correct-answer-nail
CNA's don't cut _____ or ____.-correct-answer-diabetic nails, toenails
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A replacement of a body part is a _____.-correct-answer-prosthetic
A device used to maintain function or prevent deformity is an ___________-
correct-answer-orthotic device (splint, sling, leg brace)
There are 4 reasons for good nutrition:-correct-answer-promote physical/mental
health, resist illness, provide energy, aids healing
What 4 leading causes of death in the U.S. have to do nutrition?-correct-answer-
heart disease, obesity, cancer, stroke, diabetes (type 1- genetic/get as a child, type
2- lifestyle)
What are the 5 nutrients found in food?-correct-answer-carbohydrates (turn into
sugar), protein (aid healing), fats, vitamins, minerals
What does water do for your body?-correct-answer-carries away waste,
transports nutrients, aids digestion, regulates body temp, cushions vital organs,
lubricates joints, makes up blood plasma
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What are changes that occur in the digestive system as people age?-correct-
answer-gag reflex decline, decrease in saliva (always offer water), decrease in
taste buds, decline thirst, decrease in stomach mobility, decrease in digestive
enzymes, change in teeth, decrease peristalsis (intestines)
We do not call clothing protectors _______.-correct-answer-bibs
Factors that affect nutrition in the elderly:-correct-answer-less activity, less
strength, change in vision, medications (makes food taste different), depressed,
dementia, food preferences
There are 3 types of feeding assistance:-correct-answer-non-verbal queuing,
verbal queuing, assist feeding (underhand, overhand, full assist)
When doing assistive feeding remember to:-correct-answer-sit at their level,
rotate food and drink, tell to chew food, don't stir food together, don't overload
utensil, tell them what you are feeding them, wipe mouth off, use plate as clock if
resident has vision problems
