CNA Prometric Exam 3

CNA Prometric Exam 3 Which of the following actions is not a part of standard precautions? A. Washing hands before and after contact with a resident B. Wearing gown, goggles, and gloves whenever entering a resident's room C. Wearing goggles when there is a possibility of splashes D. Using gloves when there is a possibility of contact with body fluid - ANSWERS B. Wearing gown, goggles, and gloves whenever entering a resident's room The major risk to the nursing assistant when lifting a resident to a wheelchair is: A. Being too short B. Forgetting to lock the brakes C. Back injuries D. Being too tall - ANSWERS C. Back injuries A nurse aide is walking a resident using a gait belt. The resident tells the nurse aide she feels dizzy. The nurse aide should A. Hold the gait belt tighter and ask the resident to rest for a minute B. Suggest the resident lean on the nurse aide for more support C. Guide the resident over to the handrail and ask to hold D. Ease the resident to the floor if a chair is not available - ANSWERS D. Ease the resident to the floor if a chair is not available Which of the following is most important when assisting resident with mouth care? A. Applying toothpaste to the toothbrush B. Assisting resident to a sitting position with HOB 60-90 degrees C. Allowing resident to rinse mouth with mouthwash D. Brushing the tongue gently - ANSWERS D. Assisting resident to a sitting position with HOB 60-90 degrees Gloves must be worn when brushing and flossing teeth to: A. Prevent the spread of infection. B. Prevent nurse assistant's hands from getting wet. C. Prevent nurse assistant from cutting her hands. D. Ensure a better grip on the toothbrush and dental floss. - ANSWERS A. Prevent the spread of infection When a person is NPO, you should: A. Provide a variety of fluids. B. Offer fluids in small amounts from small containers. C. Remove the water pitcher and glass from the overbed table D. Prevent the person from having oral hygiene care. - ANSWERS C. Remove the water pitcher and glass from the overbed table The breathing of fluid, food, vomitus, or an object into the lungs is called? A. Aspiration B. Auscultation C. Inspiration D. Expiration - ANSWERS A. Aspiration While assisting a client with denture care the nurse aide observes that the upper plate is cracked. The nurse aide SHOULD: A. Clean the dentures and return them to the client's mouth B. Call the client's family C. Call the dentist and make an appointment D. Report the damage to the nurse in charge - ANSWERS D. Report the damage to the nurse in charge After Mr. Johnson's bath, the nurse aide realizes she needs another towel to completely dry Mr. Johnson. The nurse aide should: A. Use what appears to be a clean towel left in the shower room by another aide B. Ask another staff member to obtain a clean towel for her from the clean linen cart C. Tell Mr. Johnson you'll both go back to his room when he air dries D. Ask Mr. Johnson if he is dry enough and continue to dress him - ANSWERS B. Ask another staff member to obtain a clean towel for her from the clean linen cart A client refuses to allow the nurse aide to bathe her. The nurse aide tells the client that she will not be allowed to eat lunch or go to bingo if she does not have her bath. This is an example of A. Rehabilitation. B. Discipline. C. Verbal abuse. D. Physical abuse. - ANSWERS C. Verbal abuse The patient tells you that someone spilled water onto her bed. You find that a large spot of liquid has soaked the sheet around her hips. You A. Tell her that she has had an accident. B. Change the sheet in a non-judgmental manner. C. Tell her that no one would spill water onto her sheet. D. Scold her for soiling the sheet. - ANSWERS B. Change the sheet in a nonjudgmental manner You will be performing perineal care to your resident. It is best to let them know by saying, A. "You keep soiling yourself because you can't control your urine." B. "I will clean your private parts now. Let me know if you have any pain or discomfort. C. "I will be doing perineal care for you after your bath." D. "It's time to clean your wiener." - ANSWERS B. I will clean your private parts now. Let me know if you have any pain or discomfort When providing denture care, the nurse aide must: A. Wash them in hot water B. Hold them firmly with bare hands C. Rinse the dentures in the water used to fill the sink D. Place a towel in the sink and rinse with cool or warm running water. - ANSWERS D. Place towel in the sink and rinse with cool or warm running water When you provide mouth care for an unconscious person, it is important to A. Position the person in a supine position. B. Use a lot of water to clean the person's mouth thoroughly. C. Turn the person on his side so that he does not aspirate. D. Remain silent, because the person cannot hear you talk. - ANSWERS C. Turn person on his side so that he does not aspirate While brushing a resident's hair, it is important to report the following observations to the nurse EXCEPT? A. Scalp flaking B. The presence of nits or lice C. Rash D. Gray hair - ANSWERS D. Gray hair A safety razor can be used to shave which resident? A. A resident that is taking an anticoagulant B. A resident with healing problems C. A resident who is alert and oriented D. A resident with dementia - ANSWERS C. A resident who is alert and oriente