CNA: Prometric - Exam Study Guide Questions with correct
answers
A fracture pan is Correct Answer - a bedpan that is flatter than the regular bedpan.
It is used for residents who cannot assist with raising their hips onto a regular
bedpan
Daily fluid intake Correct Answer - A healthy person should take in 64 to 96
ounces of fluid each day to maintain health
Items used to take a blood pressure Correct Answer - A stethoscope and a blood
pressure cuff--also called a sphygmomanometer
Nurse Aide Training Competency Evaluation Program Correct Answer - Makes
the rules about training and testing nursing assistants. The state programs make
sure that federal rules are followed in nursing facilities that receive payment from
Medicare or Medicaid. Setting up and running the nursing assistant registry is also
a part of this program. If a nursing assistant is accused of abusing a resident the
facility will investigate according to its policies and procedure. If they determine
abuse has occurred a report must be made to them and they will decide whether or
not to mark it on their registry.
A policy is Correct Answer - a course of action that should be taken every time a
certain situation occurs
A procedure is Correct Answer - a method or way of doing something
Assisting stroke residents to eat Correct Answer - Place food in the resident's field
of vision
Use assistive devices
,Watch for signs of choking
Place food in the unaffected/nonparalyzed side of the mouth
Hand hygiene Correct Answer - Washing hands with either plain or antiseptic soap
and water or using alcohol--based hand rubs
the most important thing NA can do to prevent the spread of disease
Wet hands and wrists, apply soap, lather for at least 20 seconds, clean nails
Conversions Correct Answer - 30 mL = 30 cc = 1 oz = 1/8 cup
Cyanotic Correct Answer - Skin that is blue or gray
Military time Correct Answer - Midnight = 0000
1 am = 0100
1pm = 1300
OBRA: hours of training and continuing education hours for CNAs Correct
Answer - NAs must complete at least 75 hours of training that covers topics like
communication, preventing infections, safety and emergency procedures, and how
to promote residents' independence and legal rights
They must attend regular in-service education (a minimum of 12 hours per year) to
keep their skills updated
Importance of wrinkle free linen Correct Answer - Sheets that do not lie flat under
the resident's body increase the risk of pressure ulcers because they cut off
circulation
, Communication with visually-impaired resident Correct Answer - When you enter
a new room with them, orient them to where things are. Describe things around
you without using words like "see, look, watch"
Use the face of an imaginary clock as a guide to explain the positions of objects
that are in front of the person
Walk slightly ahead of them if they need guidance in getting around
Encourage them to use their other senses
Assisting resident to walk recovering from a stroke Correct Answer - Always use a
gait belt for safety. Stand on the weaker side. Support the weaker (involved) side.
Lead with the stronger side
ROM exercises Correct Answer - put a particular joint through its full arc of
motion. The goals are to decrease or prevent contracture or atrophy, improve
strength, and increase circulation.
Active ROM Correct Answer - performed by a resident themselves without help.
NA role: Encourage
Active Assisted ROM Correct Answer - done by the resident with some assistance
and support from the NA
Passive ROM Correct Answer - used when residents are not able to move on their
own. Performed by the caregiver without the resident's help
Transfer Belt Correct Answer - Wash hands. Provide privacy. Lower Bed. Lock
bed wheels. Assist the resident to sit with feet flat on the floor. Put on non-skid
shoes and tie the laces. Place the belt over the resident's clothing and around the
waist--not over bare skin. Tighten until it is snug but there is enough room to insert
answers
A fracture pan is Correct Answer - a bedpan that is flatter than the regular bedpan.
It is used for residents who cannot assist with raising their hips onto a regular
bedpan
Daily fluid intake Correct Answer - A healthy person should take in 64 to 96
ounces of fluid each day to maintain health
Items used to take a blood pressure Correct Answer - A stethoscope and a blood
pressure cuff--also called a sphygmomanometer
Nurse Aide Training Competency Evaluation Program Correct Answer - Makes
the rules about training and testing nursing assistants. The state programs make
sure that federal rules are followed in nursing facilities that receive payment from
Medicare or Medicaid. Setting up and running the nursing assistant registry is also
a part of this program. If a nursing assistant is accused of abusing a resident the
facility will investigate according to its policies and procedure. If they determine
abuse has occurred a report must be made to them and they will decide whether or
not to mark it on their registry.
A policy is Correct Answer - a course of action that should be taken every time a
certain situation occurs
A procedure is Correct Answer - a method or way of doing something
Assisting stroke residents to eat Correct Answer - Place food in the resident's field
of vision
Use assistive devices
,Watch for signs of choking
Place food in the unaffected/nonparalyzed side of the mouth
Hand hygiene Correct Answer - Washing hands with either plain or antiseptic soap
and water or using alcohol--based hand rubs
the most important thing NA can do to prevent the spread of disease
Wet hands and wrists, apply soap, lather for at least 20 seconds, clean nails
Conversions Correct Answer - 30 mL = 30 cc = 1 oz = 1/8 cup
Cyanotic Correct Answer - Skin that is blue or gray
Military time Correct Answer - Midnight = 0000
1 am = 0100
1pm = 1300
OBRA: hours of training and continuing education hours for CNAs Correct
Answer - NAs must complete at least 75 hours of training that covers topics like
communication, preventing infections, safety and emergency procedures, and how
to promote residents' independence and legal rights
They must attend regular in-service education (a minimum of 12 hours per year) to
keep their skills updated
Importance of wrinkle free linen Correct Answer - Sheets that do not lie flat under
the resident's body increase the risk of pressure ulcers because they cut off
circulation
, Communication with visually-impaired resident Correct Answer - When you enter
a new room with them, orient them to where things are. Describe things around
you without using words like "see, look, watch"
Use the face of an imaginary clock as a guide to explain the positions of objects
that are in front of the person
Walk slightly ahead of them if they need guidance in getting around
Encourage them to use their other senses
Assisting resident to walk recovering from a stroke Correct Answer - Always use a
gait belt for safety. Stand on the weaker side. Support the weaker (involved) side.
Lead with the stronger side
ROM exercises Correct Answer - put a particular joint through its full arc of
motion. The goals are to decrease or prevent contracture or atrophy, improve
strength, and increase circulation.
Active ROM Correct Answer - performed by a resident themselves without help.
NA role: Encourage
Active Assisted ROM Correct Answer - done by the resident with some assistance
and support from the NA
Passive ROM Correct Answer - used when residents are not able to move on their
own. Performed by the caregiver without the resident's help
Transfer Belt Correct Answer - Wash hands. Provide privacy. Lower Bed. Lock
bed wheels. Assist the resident to sit with feet flat on the floor. Put on non-skid
shoes and tie the laces. Place the belt over the resident's clothing and around the
waist--not over bare skin. Tighten until it is snug but there is enough room to insert
