Illinois CNA state exam questions
with correct answers
-itis - CORRECT ANSWER-inflammation
-Phagia - CORRECT ANSWER-Swallowing
1gm fat
1gm protein
1gm carbohydrate - CORRECT ANSWER-fat = 9 calories
protein = 4 calories
carb = 4 calories
a - CORRECT ANSWER-absence
A CNA is aware that for stool collection... - CORRECT ANSWER-Must be 1/2 cup
must not be contaminated
A doctor comes in and give an order for a new treatment before leaving, what do you do? - CORRECT ANSWER-Let the doctor speak to the nurse.
A male resident wants to use a urinal, what do you tell him to do when he is done? - CORRECT ANSWER-use call light/call for help promptly or while waiting for help-
place in side rails
A patient asks you for her blood pressure readings after you check it, What do you do? - CORRECT ANSWER-Provide her the reading
A patient that is playing bingo receives a phone call. What do you do? - CORRECT ANSWER-Bring the phone call to them in the activities area
bring them back to their room and close the door to give privacy
A patient with hip injury would use what type of bed pan? - CORRECT ANSWER-Fracture bed pan
A resident continues to call you Sally, his daughters name, what do you tell him? - CORRECT ANSWER-Ask him to tell you about his daughter Sally.
A resident is in isolation.
What do you do with their food tray when they done eating? - CORRECT ANSWER-Double bag outside the room and send it to the kitchen.
A resident wants to use the commode, but she needs help... what do you do? - CORRECT ANSWER-Use a gait belt
A resident wth dementia is getting agitated and thinks he lost his keys, what do you do? - CORRECT ANSWER-Tell him you will help him find his keys
Abduction - CORRECT ANSWER-Movement away from the midline of the body
Adduction - CORRECT ANSWER-Movement toward the midline of the body
After providing the urinal for a patient.... - CORRECT ANSWER-ask them to close tightly to prevent spills and call for help.
Amount of time pain relief drug take effect - CORRECT ANSWER-30 mins
Apical pulse count for - CORRECT ANSWER-1 minute, located under your left nipple
Arm pain is an example of.... - CORRECT ANSWER-Subjective data- the person tells you about that you cannot observe through your senses (symptoms)
[objective- information that is seen, heard, felt, or smelled by an observer (signs)]
As a CNA, what can you do to help a resident who is being discharged? - CORRECT ANSWER-Help in packing resident's things away.
At what point the bacteria disappears in hand washing? - CORRECT ANSWER-During friction from rubbing
Axillary (armpit) temp - CORRECT ANSWER-96.6-98.6 (97.6)
Back massage - CORRECT ANSWER-3-5min
Before helping a patient stand, you raise the head of the bed and let the patients legs dangle, what does this do? - CORRECT ANSWER-This prevents orthostatic
hypotension- low blood pressure when person stands up
Before shaving a resident, what do you check first? - CORRECT ANSWER-If they are on blood thinners.
Blood Pressure - CORRECT ANSWER-Normal:
Systolic: 90mm Hg or higher but lower than 120mm Hg
Diastolic: 60mm Hg or higher but lower than 80mm Hg
Brady - CORRECT ANSWER-Slow
, Calculate the resident's total INTAKE for the 3-11 shift
*there will be an illustration for this question* - CORRECT ANSWER-1 oz = 30 mL
Can a urine contaminate a stool sample? - CORRECT ANSWER-Yes
cleansing enema - CORRECT ANSWER-takes effect in 10 to 20 min
cleans the bowel of feces and flatus.
Cold - CORRECT ANSWER-50-65
Cool - CORRECT ANSWER-65-80
Cyst - CORRECT ANSWER-bladder or sac
Deep breathing and coughing every - CORRECT ANSWER-1-2 hours while awake
Defense Mechanisms - CORRECT ANSWER-1) Compensation- the person makes up for or substitutes a strength for a weakness.
2) Conversion- an emotion is shown as a physical symptom or changed into a physical symptom
3) Denial- the person refuses to face or accept unpleasant or threatening things.
4) Displacement- an individual moves behaviors or emotions from one person, place, or thing to a safe person, place or thing.
5) Identification- a person assumes the ideas, behaviors, and traits of another person.
6) Projection- an individual blames another person or object for unacceptable behaviors, emotions, ideas, or wishes.
7) Rationalization- An acceptable reason or excuse is given for behaviors or actions. the real reason is not given.
8) Reaction formation - A person acts in a way opposite to what he or she truly feels.
9) Regression- The person retreats or moves back to an early time or condition.
10) Repression- The person keeps unpleasant or painful thoughts or experiences from the conscious mind
Dorsiflexion - CORRECT ANSWER-Bending the toes and foot up at the ankle
Duration:
Feet soak - CORRECT ANSWER-15-20min
Duration:
Finger soak - CORRECT ANSWER-5-10min
Duration:
Shower/tub bath - CORRECT ANSWER-No more than 20 min
During rehab, where do you focus:
A). on patient's abilities
B). on patient's disabilities - CORRECT ANSWER-On patient's abilities- what they can do
Dys - CORRECT ANSWER-Bad, difficult
Emia - CORRECT ANSWER-Blood condition
Enema takes effects in - CORRECT ANSWER-10-20 min
Enema tubing insertion - CORRECT ANSWER-2 to 4 inches
Enema volume - CORRECT ANSWER-750-1000 mL : given over 10-15 min
Extension - CORRECT ANSWER-Straightening a body part
External rotation - CORRECT ANSWER-Turning the joint outward
Flexion - CORRECT ANSWER-Bending a body part
Fowler's position - CORRECT ANSWER-The head of the bed is raised between 45 and 60 degrees
Gluc(o) - CORRECT ANSWER-Sweetness
Glyc(o) - CORRECT ANSWER-Sugar
Hem, Hema, Hemo - CORRECT ANSWER-Blood
High-Fowler's position - CORRECT ANSWER-The head of the bed is raised 60 to 90 degrees
Hot - CORRECT ANSWER-98-106
Hot & cold application observe every - CORRECT ANSWER-5 min
Hot & cold compress apply no more than - CORRECT ANSWER-15 to 20 min
How do you apply TED hose? - CORRECT ANSWER-While residents is lying in bed- supine position
How do you avoid poisoning? - CORRECT ANSWER-Label all toxins and poisonous materials
How do you help a resident participate with activities on time? - CORRECT ANSWER-Make sure they have an activities schedule
be flexible as the CNA, and work the patients routine care around the activities schedule.
How do you promote communication with a resident? - CORRECT ANSWER-asking OPEN ENDED questions- "How are you feeling?" (ch.6)
How do you promote communication? - CORRECT ANSWER-Asking open ended questions
How do you take a 24-hour urine specimen? - CORRECT ANSWER-Start with an empty bladder
1). Person voids to begin the test with an empty bladder---discard it
2). Save all the voiding for the next 24-hours.
Tes is restarted if:
-a voiding was not saved
-toilet tissue was discarded into the specimen
-the specimen contains stools
How do you take a random urine specimen? - CORRECT ANSWER-Used for routine urinalysis
No special measures are needed.
Collected any time during a 24-hour period.
Pour about 120 mL into the specimen container, place the container in a plastic bag, apply Biohazard Label.
How does a Diabetic diet work? - CORRECT ANSWER-Give same amount of carbs, protein, fats everyday at the same time.
with correct answers
-itis - CORRECT ANSWER-inflammation
-Phagia - CORRECT ANSWER-Swallowing
1gm fat
1gm protein
1gm carbohydrate - CORRECT ANSWER-fat = 9 calories
protein = 4 calories
carb = 4 calories
a - CORRECT ANSWER-absence
A CNA is aware that for stool collection... - CORRECT ANSWER-Must be 1/2 cup
must not be contaminated
A doctor comes in and give an order for a new treatment before leaving, what do you do? - CORRECT ANSWER-Let the doctor speak to the nurse.
A male resident wants to use a urinal, what do you tell him to do when he is done? - CORRECT ANSWER-use call light/call for help promptly or while waiting for help-
place in side rails
A patient asks you for her blood pressure readings after you check it, What do you do? - CORRECT ANSWER-Provide her the reading
A patient that is playing bingo receives a phone call. What do you do? - CORRECT ANSWER-Bring the phone call to them in the activities area
bring them back to their room and close the door to give privacy
A patient with hip injury would use what type of bed pan? - CORRECT ANSWER-Fracture bed pan
A resident continues to call you Sally, his daughters name, what do you tell him? - CORRECT ANSWER-Ask him to tell you about his daughter Sally.
A resident is in isolation.
What do you do with their food tray when they done eating? - CORRECT ANSWER-Double bag outside the room and send it to the kitchen.
A resident wants to use the commode, but she needs help... what do you do? - CORRECT ANSWER-Use a gait belt
A resident wth dementia is getting agitated and thinks he lost his keys, what do you do? - CORRECT ANSWER-Tell him you will help him find his keys
Abduction - CORRECT ANSWER-Movement away from the midline of the body
Adduction - CORRECT ANSWER-Movement toward the midline of the body
After providing the urinal for a patient.... - CORRECT ANSWER-ask them to close tightly to prevent spills and call for help.
Amount of time pain relief drug take effect - CORRECT ANSWER-30 mins
Apical pulse count for - CORRECT ANSWER-1 minute, located under your left nipple
Arm pain is an example of.... - CORRECT ANSWER-Subjective data- the person tells you about that you cannot observe through your senses (symptoms)
[objective- information that is seen, heard, felt, or smelled by an observer (signs)]
As a CNA, what can you do to help a resident who is being discharged? - CORRECT ANSWER-Help in packing resident's things away.
At what point the bacteria disappears in hand washing? - CORRECT ANSWER-During friction from rubbing
Axillary (armpit) temp - CORRECT ANSWER-96.6-98.6 (97.6)
Back massage - CORRECT ANSWER-3-5min
Before helping a patient stand, you raise the head of the bed and let the patients legs dangle, what does this do? - CORRECT ANSWER-This prevents orthostatic
hypotension- low blood pressure when person stands up
Before shaving a resident, what do you check first? - CORRECT ANSWER-If they are on blood thinners.
Blood Pressure - CORRECT ANSWER-Normal:
Systolic: 90mm Hg or higher but lower than 120mm Hg
Diastolic: 60mm Hg or higher but lower than 80mm Hg
Brady - CORRECT ANSWER-Slow
, Calculate the resident's total INTAKE for the 3-11 shift
*there will be an illustration for this question* - CORRECT ANSWER-1 oz = 30 mL
Can a urine contaminate a stool sample? - CORRECT ANSWER-Yes
cleansing enema - CORRECT ANSWER-takes effect in 10 to 20 min
cleans the bowel of feces and flatus.
Cold - CORRECT ANSWER-50-65
Cool - CORRECT ANSWER-65-80
Cyst - CORRECT ANSWER-bladder or sac
Deep breathing and coughing every - CORRECT ANSWER-1-2 hours while awake
Defense Mechanisms - CORRECT ANSWER-1) Compensation- the person makes up for or substitutes a strength for a weakness.
2) Conversion- an emotion is shown as a physical symptom or changed into a physical symptom
3) Denial- the person refuses to face or accept unpleasant or threatening things.
4) Displacement- an individual moves behaviors or emotions from one person, place, or thing to a safe person, place or thing.
5) Identification- a person assumes the ideas, behaviors, and traits of another person.
6) Projection- an individual blames another person or object for unacceptable behaviors, emotions, ideas, or wishes.
7) Rationalization- An acceptable reason or excuse is given for behaviors or actions. the real reason is not given.
8) Reaction formation - A person acts in a way opposite to what he or she truly feels.
9) Regression- The person retreats or moves back to an early time or condition.
10) Repression- The person keeps unpleasant or painful thoughts or experiences from the conscious mind
Dorsiflexion - CORRECT ANSWER-Bending the toes and foot up at the ankle
Duration:
Feet soak - CORRECT ANSWER-15-20min
Duration:
Finger soak - CORRECT ANSWER-5-10min
Duration:
Shower/tub bath - CORRECT ANSWER-No more than 20 min
During rehab, where do you focus:
A). on patient's abilities
B). on patient's disabilities - CORRECT ANSWER-On patient's abilities- what they can do
Dys - CORRECT ANSWER-Bad, difficult
Emia - CORRECT ANSWER-Blood condition
Enema takes effects in - CORRECT ANSWER-10-20 min
Enema tubing insertion - CORRECT ANSWER-2 to 4 inches
Enema volume - CORRECT ANSWER-750-1000 mL : given over 10-15 min
Extension - CORRECT ANSWER-Straightening a body part
External rotation - CORRECT ANSWER-Turning the joint outward
Flexion - CORRECT ANSWER-Bending a body part
Fowler's position - CORRECT ANSWER-The head of the bed is raised between 45 and 60 degrees
Gluc(o) - CORRECT ANSWER-Sweetness
Glyc(o) - CORRECT ANSWER-Sugar
Hem, Hema, Hemo - CORRECT ANSWER-Blood
High-Fowler's position - CORRECT ANSWER-The head of the bed is raised 60 to 90 degrees
Hot - CORRECT ANSWER-98-106
Hot & cold application observe every - CORRECT ANSWER-5 min
Hot & cold compress apply no more than - CORRECT ANSWER-15 to 20 min
How do you apply TED hose? - CORRECT ANSWER-While residents is lying in bed- supine position
How do you avoid poisoning? - CORRECT ANSWER-Label all toxins and poisonous materials
How do you help a resident participate with activities on time? - CORRECT ANSWER-Make sure they have an activities schedule
be flexible as the CNA, and work the patients routine care around the activities schedule.
How do you promote communication with a resident? - CORRECT ANSWER-asking OPEN ENDED questions- "How are you feeling?" (ch.6)
How do you promote communication? - CORRECT ANSWER-Asking open ended questions
How do you take a 24-hour urine specimen? - CORRECT ANSWER-Start with an empty bladder
1). Person voids to begin the test with an empty bladder---discard it
2). Save all the voiding for the next 24-hours.
Tes is restarted if:
-a voiding was not saved
-toilet tissue was discarded into the specimen
-the specimen contains stools
How do you take a random urine specimen? - CORRECT ANSWER-Used for routine urinalysis
No special measures are needed.
Collected any time during a 24-hour period.
Pour about 120 mL into the specimen container, place the container in a plastic bag, apply Biohazard Label.
How does a Diabetic diet work? - CORRECT ANSWER-Give same amount of carbs, protein, fats everyday at the same time.
