CNA STATE TEST STUDY GUIDE 2023

You obtain your resident's pulse, and it was within normal range, which value would be considered normal? A. 15 B. 98 C. 59 D. 145 -answer B. 98 You obtain your resident's respirations, and it is within normal range, which value would be considered normal? A. 59 B. 102 C. 18 D. 9 -answer C. 18 Your Alzheimer's Disease resident starts to get confused on where they are, unable to recall their telephone number, or where they went to high school. You know this is what stage of Alzheimer's Disease. A. Stage 3 Mild cognitive decline B. Stage 6 severe cognitive decline C. Stage 7 very severe cognitive decline D. Stage 5 moderately sever cognitive decline -answer D. Stage 5 moderately sever cognitive decline When performing nasal cannula care, do all of the following EXCEPT: A. Use a soft cloth B. Apply vaseline under nose C. Wear gloves D. Check nares and behind ears for skin breakdown -answer B. Apply vaseline under nose Your resident is currently dependent in bed requesting their hair to be washed. What equipment will you gather to provide care? -answer Shampoo basin Your resident has their call light on and needs assistance to the toilet. When providing perineal care what direction do you wipe? -answer Front to back Your resident is unable to bear weight, you are going to transfer then with a mechanical lift. How many caregivers are required for this type of transfer? -answer 2 You obtain your resident's blood pressure, and it's in within normal range. What value would be considered normal? A. 189/102 B. 123/84 C. 59/24 D. 156/89 -answer B. 123/84 Anytime you are performing a procedure that requires water, what is the first thing you must do? -answer Have resident check temperature of water You notice your cognitively impaired (confused) resident is missing from their unit, what should you do? -answer Notify your nurse and continue looking for resident Your resident just returned from therapy, your nurse asks you to obtain an axillary temperature. What is the first thing you need to check? -answer Ensure the armpit is dry The following are temperatures that were obtained via different methods. Which one would be considered normal? A. Oral(MOUTH) - 99.8(Regular 97.6-99.6F) B. Axillary(ARMPIT) - 99.6(Regular 96.6-98.6F) C. Tympanic(EAR) - 100.6 (Regular 98.6-100.6 F) D. Aural(EAR) - 101.6 -answer C. Tympanic - 100.6 Your resident is showing sign of regression, you know this because they are exhibiting what sign: -answer Resident is calling out for their mother You walk into the resident's room and notice there is vomit on the bed with a coffee ground appearance. What is your next step? -answer Report to your nurse immediately Your resident is requesting to be placed in lateral(side) position. You know lateral position is on the side they prefer. Where will you place the pillow? -answer Under their head, behind their back, between the knees and ankles(longways), and under top arm. You obtain oral temperature of 98.7 You should: -answer Document it What are you focusing on when inspecting skin? A. Bony prominences B. Skin around any tubing C. Friction Areas D. All the above -answer D. All the above Your resident admits with a catheter, how often and how should catheter care be performed? -answer Every shift, cleaning 4 inches from the meatus out When using an electric razor on a resident, do all of the following EXCEPT: A. Wear Gloves B. Hold skin taut C. Drape a towel over the resident's abdomen D. Check for pacemaker, oxygen, and water. -answer C. Drape a towel over the resident's abdomen When removing soiled linens, what direction do you remove them? -answer Head of the bed to the foot of the bed Your diabetic patient is showing signs of hypoglycemia(low blood sugar