CNA CHAPTER 22 EXAM QUESTIONS
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T or F: The nursing assistant is normally responsible for suctioning. - ANS False
Anesthesia that leaves a patient unaware of her surroundings and unable to feel pain is called?
Cerebral anesthesia
General anesthesia
Unconscious anesthesia
Complete anesthesia - ANS General anesthesia
T or F: If a person has an NPO order before surgery, this means that she cannot have food or
anything to drink, except for water. - ANS False; Cannot have water, ice chips, etc. N O T H I N
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T or F: A nursing assistant can help a person who is worried about surgery by avoiding the
person until the surgery is over. - ANS False
If a resident is having surgery for which the bowels need to be cleared, a(n) ________ or
_______may be ordered.
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, Analgesic, stimulant
Diuretic, laxative
Purgative, muscle relaxant
Enema, rectal suppository - ANS Enema, rectal suppository
Alternate communication methods for a resident with an artificial airway include
Using communication boards
Shouting at the resident
Playing charades
Asking the resident's family what they think he wants - ANS Using communication boards
T or F: Suctioning is needed when a person cannot remove mucus and secretions from the lungs
on his own. - ANS True; CNAs do not do this
Which of the following statements is true of assisting a resident who is being monitored using
telemetry?
The pads are usually attached to the person's legs or feet
The pads should remain dry
Once attached, the pads can only be removed via surgery
The pads should be kept moist or wet at all times - ANS The pads should remain dry
Signs of respiratory distress include
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AND ANSWERS. VERIFIED 2025/2026.
T or F: The nursing assistant is normally responsible for suctioning. - ANS False
Anesthesia that leaves a patient unaware of her surroundings and unable to feel pain is called?
Cerebral anesthesia
General anesthesia
Unconscious anesthesia
Complete anesthesia - ANS General anesthesia
T or F: If a person has an NPO order before surgery, this means that she cannot have food or
anything to drink, except for water. - ANS False; Cannot have water, ice chips, etc. N O T H I N
G
T or F: A nursing assistant can help a person who is worried about surgery by avoiding the
person until the surgery is over. - ANS False
If a resident is having surgery for which the bowels need to be cleared, a(n) ________ or
_______may be ordered.
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, Analgesic, stimulant
Diuretic, laxative
Purgative, muscle relaxant
Enema, rectal suppository - ANS Enema, rectal suppository
Alternate communication methods for a resident with an artificial airway include
Using communication boards
Shouting at the resident
Playing charades
Asking the resident's family what they think he wants - ANS Using communication boards
T or F: Suctioning is needed when a person cannot remove mucus and secretions from the lungs
on his own. - ANS True; CNAs do not do this
Which of the following statements is true of assisting a resident who is being monitored using
telemetry?
The pads are usually attached to the person's legs or feet
The pads should remain dry
Once attached, the pads can only be removed via surgery
The pads should be kept moist or wet at all times - ANS The pads should remain dry
Signs of respiratory distress include
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