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CNA Exam WI Questions and Answers with Complete
Solutions UPDATED!!!
What measures should betaken assures measurement of weight
accurately indicates a change in the resident's body weight. -
ANSWER Start with the scale balanced to zero.
Make sure the resident is not holding onto the scale
Make surety resident is not holding onto walker or cane while
being weighed.
Weigh the resident on the same scale each time
According to Maslow's Hierarchy of needs, which need might a
resident have difficulty meeting due to his dependance on
others for assistance with ADLs (Activities of Daily Living)? -
ANSWER Need for Self-Esteem
A resident has the right to refuse cares. How should a CNA
respond to a resident who refuses care? - ANSWER Try to be
persuasive and give options. If that doesn't work:
Respect Refusal
Notify the nurse of any refusal of cares
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Menopause is the time in a women's life when she has
decreased blood levels of estrogen and progesterone. What are
some normal changes offing that result from this decrease? -
ANSWER Loss of calcium which leads to brittle bones
Menstrual Periods stop
Vaginal walls get drier and thinner
List 5 guidelines for Urinary Catheter Care - ANSWER 1. Make
sure the drainage bag is below the bladder or hips (prevents
urine from flowing back into the bladder)
2. Keep drainage bag off of the floor
3. Keep tubing straight, free from kinks(if not straight urine may
be prevented from draining)
4. Keep genital area clean (catheter goes all the way to the
bladder and makes it easier for bacteria to enter the body)
Which of the following is an open ended question that should
be most helpful in encouraging the resident to communicate? -
ANSWER How do you prefer to have your breakfast?
Are you hungry for breakfast?
Do you want to east breakfast?
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I will take you to breakfast now.
Correct answer: How do you prefer to have your breakfast.
List tasks which are typically not in the scope of practice for
CNAs? - ANSWER Administering Medication
Procedures requiring sterile technique
Diagnosing illness or prescribing treatments or meds
Informing residents or family of diagnosis or medical plans
What are the 5 right of delegation? - ANSWER Right Task
Right Circumstance
Right Person
Right Direction/communication
Right Supervision/Evaluation
What type of question encourages residents to communicate? -
ANSWER Open Ended Questions
CNA Exam WI Questions and Answers with Complete
Solutions UPDATED!!!
What measures should betaken assures measurement of weight
accurately indicates a change in the resident's body weight. -
ANSWER Start with the scale balanced to zero.
Make sure the resident is not holding onto the scale
Make surety resident is not holding onto walker or cane while
being weighed.
Weigh the resident on the same scale each time
According to Maslow's Hierarchy of needs, which need might a
resident have difficulty meeting due to his dependance on
others for assistance with ADLs (Activities of Daily Living)? -
ANSWER Need for Self-Esteem
A resident has the right to refuse cares. How should a CNA
respond to a resident who refuses care? - ANSWER Try to be
persuasive and give options. If that doesn't work:
Respect Refusal
Notify the nurse of any refusal of cares
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Menopause is the time in a women's life when she has
decreased blood levels of estrogen and progesterone. What are
some normal changes offing that result from this decrease? -
ANSWER Loss of calcium which leads to brittle bones
Menstrual Periods stop
Vaginal walls get drier and thinner
List 5 guidelines for Urinary Catheter Care - ANSWER 1. Make
sure the drainage bag is below the bladder or hips (prevents
urine from flowing back into the bladder)
2. Keep drainage bag off of the floor
3. Keep tubing straight, free from kinks(if not straight urine may
be prevented from draining)
4. Keep genital area clean (catheter goes all the way to the
bladder and makes it easier for bacteria to enter the body)
Which of the following is an open ended question that should
be most helpful in encouraging the resident to communicate? -
ANSWER How do you prefer to have your breakfast?
Are you hungry for breakfast?
Do you want to east breakfast?
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I will take you to breakfast now.
Correct answer: How do you prefer to have your breakfast.
List tasks which are typically not in the scope of practice for
CNAs? - ANSWER Administering Medication
Procedures requiring sterile technique
Diagnosing illness or prescribing treatments or meds
Informing residents or family of diagnosis or medical plans
What are the 5 right of delegation? - ANSWER Right Task
Right Circumstance
Right Person
Right Direction/communication
Right Supervision/Evaluation
What type of question encourages residents to communicate? -
ANSWER Open Ended Questions
