CNA Competency Exam Study Guide

CNA Competency Exam Study Guide Axillary temperature is taken where ️Armpit Normal body temperature taken rectally ️99.6 degrees Normal body temperature taken under the arm ️97.6 A resident is 62 inches tall what is the height in feet and inches ️5"2 For most residents normal normal or average pulse ranges between ️60-90 beats per minute The most important reason to measure a patient's height is that it helps determine ️Body shrinkage When asked to measure the height of a patient who can't get out of bed you should ️Measure them laying down Normal oral temperature ️98.6 What is best said about body temperatures taken axillary ️They are less accurate than temperatures taken by other methods What's the most important reason to keep accurate records of a residents weight ️Weight gain or weight loss can indicate a change in the residents medical condition. A resident who can stand unassisted is being measured. What direction should he be facing ️Away from the scale Mr kirks niece is in the room when you go to help bathe him. Mr Kirk says he would like the be bathed now. What do you say to the niece ️Would you mind waiting outside while I help Mr Kirk bath? What's the most important reason for residents to bathe regularly? ️To remove germs you can't see from the skin. What's the best way to check the temperature of the bath water? ️Use a bath thermometer Which will promote the speeding of infection during perineal care ? ️Leaving some soap and water on the skin. When giving a resident a whirlpool bath what should you do ️Have the resident test the water temperature with their hand or foot before getting in. A resident refuses to tAke a bath what should you do. ️Find out if he wants a bath or shower at another time. To develop a pattern of bowel elimination for a resident the nurse assistant should ️Encourage proper diet and adequate fluids. A weight gain might be caused by ️Fluid build up A resident is complaining of cold hands what should you do ️Gently massage the residents hands A resident is dying what should you do ️Keep residents mouth moist to promote comfort What's a common result of the aging process ️Loss of taste Unless restricted about how many 8 ounce glasses of fluids should the resident be