Illinois CNA State Exam Questions and Answers

Illinois CNA State Exam Questions and Answers How do you promote communication with a resident? - ANSWERasking OPEN ENDED questions- "How are you feeling?" (ch.6) A resident wants to use the commode, but she needs help... what do you do? - ANSWERUse a gait belt What is the temperature of a TEPID bath? - ANSWER80-93 `F What is the temperature of a SITZ bath? - ANSWERSitz- seat. The perineal and rectal areas are immersed in WARM or HOT water (93-98-106) What is the oral temperature? - ANSWER97.6-99.6 A male resident wants to use a urinal, what do you tell him to do when he is done? - ANSWERuse call light/call for help promptly or while waiting for help- place in side rails A doctor comes in and give an order for a new treatment before leaving, what do you do? - ANSWERLet the doctor speak to the nurse. How should you be positioned when applying TED hose? - ANSWERWide base of support Legs between 12-24 inches apart. Check ever 2 hours. Remove every 8 hours for 30 min As a CNA, what can you do to help a resident who is being discharged? - ANSWERHelp in packing resident's things away.