CNA HEADMASTER QUIZZES
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
1.to avoid injury you should
A) avoid reaching
B) use proper body mechanics
C) let the resident know what you are doing
D) all of the above
Answer D
2.The nursing assistant should
A) encourage the resident to be independent
b) tell the family about problems with the resident
C) dress and feed the residents, even if they are able to do it themselves
d) discourage residents from discussing their feelings
Answer A
3.When you are communicating with residents, you need to remember
to a; look away when they make direct eye contact
b; speak rapidly and loudly
c;face the resident and make eye contact
d; finish all their sentences for them
Answer C
,4.the main purpose of isolation precautions is to
a; prevent the spread of germs to others
b; help the resident heal faster
c;keep your uniform clean
d;keep unwanted visitors away
Answer A
5.many back injuries that are common to nursing assistants can be
prevented by
a; wear a back brace
b; proper body mechanics
c; bending from the waist
d;keeping the knees locked
Answer B
6.When doing a transfer you should never pull up on the resident's
arms because
a. you could get in her space
b. you could dislocate her shoulders
c. she might be unable to see behind you
d. she might be ticklish
Answer B
7.Your personal hygiene and grooming are considered
a. not too important
,b. very important
c. difficult to maintain
d. not important to residents
Answer B
8.The leading cause of injury to the elderly is
a. choking
b. burns
c. falls
d. poisoning
Answer C
9.A nursing assistant may
a. start an IV, take a pulse, and insert a indwelling catheter
b. take temperature, pulse, and respiration
c. insert a indwelling catheter, take respirations, and start an IV
d. change a sterile dressing, take a pulse and temperature
Answer B
10.A nursing assistant can help a dying resident
a. by keeping the resident comfortable
b. by keeping the resident isolated
c. by decreasing touching as death approaches
d. by not bothering the resident, when possible
Answer A
, 11.The measurement of the body's heat is called
a. pulse
b. respiration
c. blood pressure
d. temperature
Answer D
12.All of the following are definitions of joint movement, EXCEPT
a. flexion
b. extension
c. abduction
d. supinition
Answer D
13.When caring for residents suffering from dementia it is most important
to remember that
a. you can let them be taken advantage of
b. they should be allowed to infringe on the rights of other residents
c. they have the same rights as everyone else
d. they like to be in a dimly lighted room
Answer C
14.All of the following are assistive devices to aid with ambulation except
a. a cane
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
1.to avoid injury you should
A) avoid reaching
B) use proper body mechanics
C) let the resident know what you are doing
D) all of the above
Answer D
2.The nursing assistant should
A) encourage the resident to be independent
b) tell the family about problems with the resident
C) dress and feed the residents, even if they are able to do it themselves
d) discourage residents from discussing their feelings
Answer A
3.When you are communicating with residents, you need to remember
to a; look away when they make direct eye contact
b; speak rapidly and loudly
c;face the resident and make eye contact
d; finish all their sentences for them
Answer C
,4.the main purpose of isolation precautions is to
a; prevent the spread of germs to others
b; help the resident heal faster
c;keep your uniform clean
d;keep unwanted visitors away
Answer A
5.many back injuries that are common to nursing assistants can be
prevented by
a; wear a back brace
b; proper body mechanics
c; bending from the waist
d;keeping the knees locked
Answer B
6.When doing a transfer you should never pull up on the resident's
arms because
a. you could get in her space
b. you could dislocate her shoulders
c. she might be unable to see behind you
d. she might be ticklish
Answer B
7.Your personal hygiene and grooming are considered
a. not too important
,b. very important
c. difficult to maintain
d. not important to residents
Answer B
8.The leading cause of injury to the elderly is
a. choking
b. burns
c. falls
d. poisoning
Answer C
9.A nursing assistant may
a. start an IV, take a pulse, and insert a indwelling catheter
b. take temperature, pulse, and respiration
c. insert a indwelling catheter, take respirations, and start an IV
d. change a sterile dressing, take a pulse and temperature
Answer B
10.A nursing assistant can help a dying resident
a. by keeping the resident comfortable
b. by keeping the resident isolated
c. by decreasing touching as death approaches
d. by not bothering the resident, when possible
Answer A
, 11.The measurement of the body's heat is called
a. pulse
b. respiration
c. blood pressure
d. temperature
Answer D
12.All of the following are definitions of joint movement, EXCEPT
a. flexion
b. extension
c. abduction
d. supinition
Answer D
13.When caring for residents suffering from dementia it is most important
to remember that
a. you can let them be taken advantage of
b. they should be allowed to infringe on the rights of other residents
c. they have the same rights as everyone else
d. they like to be in a dimly lighted room
Answer C
14.All of the following are assistive devices to aid with ambulation except
a. a cane
