cna final exam review 100 questions
WITH CORRECT ANSWERS
_____ is taking in and eliminating equal amounts of fluid. - CORRECT ANSWER-Response: Fluid balance
"Log-rolling" is a technique best used for which of the following patient diagnoses?
A. left tibial fracture
B. Spinal cord injury
C. Cellulitus of the right arm,
D. psychosis - CORRECT ANSWER-B
(n) _____ is the permanent and painful shortening of a muscle or tendon. - CORRECT ANSWER-Contracture
a client who has not had a bowel movement in four days would recieve the most benefit from which procedure? - CORRECT ANSWER-enema.
A nurse aid is asked to change a urinary drainage bag attached to an indwelling urinary catheter. The nurse aid has never don e this before. The best response by the
nurse aide is to - CORRECT ANSWER-ask a nurse aid to watch the nurse aid change the bag since it is the first time
A nurse aide finds a resident looking in the refrigerator at the nurses' station at 5 a.m. The resident, who is confused, exp lains he needs breakfast before he leaves for
work. The best response by the nurse aide is to:A. Help resident back into his room and back to bed.B. Ask resident about his job and if he is hungry.C. Tell him that
residents are not allowed in the nurses' station.D. Remind him that he is retired from his job and in a nursing home. - CORRECT ANSWER-B
a resident burns foot on george foreman grill, it looks blistered and red, what kind of burn is this - CORRECT ANSWER-Partial thickness burn,
total thickness would appear waxy and white, superficial would be blotchiness and no blistering
A resident gets dressed and comes out of his room wearing shoes that are from two different pairs the nurse aid should - CORRECT ANSWER-ask if the resident realizes
that the shoes do not match
A resident had diabetes. Which of the following is a common sign of a low bloodsugar?
A. fever
B. Shakiness
C. Thirst
D. Vomiting - CORRECT ANSWER-B. Shakiness
A resident has an indwelling urinary catheter. While making rounds, the nurse aide notices that there is no urine in the drai nage bag. The nurse aide should first:A. Ask
the resident to try urinating.B. Offer the residents fluid to drink.C. Check for kinks in the tubing.D. Obtain a new urinary drainage bag. - CORRECT ANSWER-C
A resident is on a bladder restraining program. The nurse aide can expect the resident to:A. Have a fluid intake restriction to prevent sudden urges to urinate.B. Wear an
incontinent brief in case of an accident.C. Have an indwelling urinary catheter.D. Have a schedule for toileting. - CORRECT ANSWER-D. Have a schedule for urinating.
A resident often carries a doll with her, treating it like her baby. One day she is wandering around crying that she can't find her baby. The nurse aide should
(A) ask the resident where she last had the doll.
(B) ask the activity department if they have any other dolls.
(C) offer comfort to the resident and help her look for her baby.
(D) let the other staff know the resident is very confused and should be watched closely. - CORRECT ANSWER-C offer comfort to the resident and help her look for her
baby.
A resident who has cancer is expected to die within the next couple of days. Nursing care for this resi dent should focus on
A. helping the resident through the stages of grief
B. providing for the residents comfort
C. keeping the residents routine, such as for bathing
D. Giving the resident a lot of quiet time - CORRECT ANSWER-B
A resident who has stress incontinence:A. Will have an indwelling catheterB. Should wear an incontinent brief at night.C. May leak urine when laughing or coughing.D.
Needs toileting every 1-2 hours throughout the day. - CORRECT ANSWER-C. May leak urine when laughing or coughing.
A resident who is inactive is at risk of constipation. In addition to increased activity and exercise, which of the following a ctions helps to prevent constipation.A. Adequate
fluid intake.B. Regular mealtimes.C. High protein diet.D. Low fiber diet. - CORRECT ANSWER-A
A resident who is incontinent of urine has an increased risk for developing:A. Dementia.B. Urinary tract infections.C. Pressu re sores.D. Dehydration. - CORRECT
ANSWER-C
A resident who is lying in bed suddenly becomes short of breath. After calling for help, the nurse aide's next action should be to
(A) ask the resident to take deep breaths.
(B) take the resident's vital signs.
(C) raise the head of the bed.
(D) elevate the resident's feet. - CORRECT ANSWER-C
A resident with AIDS who has an infection of the mouth may need to eat food that is - CORRECT ANSWER-Response: Soft
, A residents wife jhust died. the resident is now staying in room all the time no eating. what should nurse aide do.
A. remind the resident to be thankul for the years spent with his wife
B. tell the resident that he needs to get out of his room at least once a day
C. understand the resident is grieving and give him chances to talk
D. avoid mentioning his wife when caring for him - CORRECT ANSWER-C
A slipknot is used when securing a restraint so that:A. The restraint cannot be removed by the resident.B. The restraint can be removed quickly when needed.C. Body
alignment is maintained while wearing the restraint.D. It can be easily observed whether the restraint is applied correctly - CORRECT ANSWER-B. The restraint can be
removed quickly when needed.
Accelio Present Applied Technology - CORRECT ANSWER-something that helps you fly
According to the USDA's MyPlate, most fruit choices should be - CORRECT ANSWER-Whole fruit
After an amputation, a resident may experience phantom sensation. Phantom sensation is - CORRECT ANSWER-Response: The feeling that the amputated body part is
still there
An appropriate resource for an NA to turn to if he is experiencing stress is - CORRECT ANSWER-His supervisor
An axillary temperature is measured - CORRECT ANSWER-In the armpit
An employer must offer an NA a free vaccine for _____. - CORRECT ANSWER-Hepatitis B
An example of a physical restraint is - CORRECT ANSWER-Raised side rails on a bed
An example of ethical behavior by an NA is - CORRECT ANSWER-Protecting a resident's privacy
An NA should use friction for at least _____ seconds when washing her hands. - CORRECT ANSWER-20
As the nurse aide begins his/her assignment, which of the following should nurse aide do first?A. Collect linen supplies for the shift.B. Check all nurse aide's assigned
residents.C. Assist a resident that has called for assistance to get off the toilet.D. Start bathing a resident that has physical therapy in one hour. - CORRECT ANSWER-C.
Assist a resident that has called for assistance to get off the toilet.
Barriers to communication include which of the following? - CORRECT ANSWER-NA uses medical terminology with the resident.
Baseline vital signs are - CORRECT ANSWER-Response: Initial values that can be compared to future measurements
Battery and Assault - CORRECT ANSWER-Battery is an unprivileged, unwanted touching of another.
Before feeding a resident, which of the following is the best reason to wash the resident's hands?
(A) The resident may still touch his/her mouth or food.
(B) It reduces the risk of spreading airborne diseases.
(C) It improves resident morale and appetite.
(D) The resident needs to keep meal routines. - CORRECT ANSWER-A The resident may still touch his/her mouth or food.
Before touching a resident who is crying to offer comfort, the nurse aide should consider
(A) the resident's recent vital signs.
(B) the resident's cultural background.
(C) whether the resident has been sad recently.
(D) whether the resident has family that visits routinely. - CORRECT ANSWER-B
Blood pressure is measured using a - CORRECT ANSWER-Response: Sphygmomanometer
Cheyne-Stokes respiration occur in a client who - CORRECT ANSWER-is close to death
chicken that conquered the worldalso like to eat tchicken every single day and one time i sae a chicke - CORRECT ANSWER-
chicken waffle iron - CORRECT ANSWER-isngoisg
Considering the resident's activity, which of the following sets of vital signs [temp-pulse-respiration-BP] should be reported to the charge nurse immediately?
A. Resting: 98.6-98-32 // 140-90
B. After eating: 97-64-24 // 120-80
C. After walking exercise: 98.2-98-28 // 125-70
D. While watching television: 98.8-72-14 // 110-60 - CORRECT ANSWER-A. Resting [high respirations] 98.6-98-32 // 140-90
CPR Should be performed on a victim who is... - CORRECT ANSWER-no pulse and not breathing
deefke - CORRECT ANSWER-beefle
Draw sheets are used to - CORRECT ANSWER-Reposition residents without causing shearing
During lunch in the dining room, a resident begins yelling and throws a spoon at the nurse aide. The best response by the nurse aide is to
(A) remain calm and ask what is upsetting the resident.
(B) begin removing all the other residents from the dining room.
(C) scold the resident and ask the resident to leave the dining room immediately.
(D) remove the resident's plate, fork, knife, and cup so there is nothing else to throw. - CORRECT ANSWER-A
Dyspnea - CORRECT ANSWER-difficulty breathing
Exercises that put each joint through its full arc of motion are called - CORRECT ANSWER-Range of motion
fecal impaction also known as - CORRECT ANSWER-bowel obstruction
Gloves should be worn for which of the following procedures?
(A) Emptying a urinary drainage bag
(B) Brushing a resident's hair
(C) Ambulating a resident
(D) Feeding a resident - CORRECT ANSWER-A
HIV can be transmitted by - CORRECT ANSWER-Response: Blood
How many ounces are equal to 90 milliliters? - CORRECT ANSWER-Response: 3 ounces
How many ounces of water or other fluids should residents be encouraged to drink each day? - CORRECT ANSWER-Response: 64 ounces
How many times can disposable gloves be worn before being discarded? - CORRECT ANSWER-One time
WITH CORRECT ANSWERS
_____ is taking in and eliminating equal amounts of fluid. - CORRECT ANSWER-Response: Fluid balance
"Log-rolling" is a technique best used for which of the following patient diagnoses?
A. left tibial fracture
B. Spinal cord injury
C. Cellulitus of the right arm,
D. psychosis - CORRECT ANSWER-B
(n) _____ is the permanent and painful shortening of a muscle or tendon. - CORRECT ANSWER-Contracture
a client who has not had a bowel movement in four days would recieve the most benefit from which procedure? - CORRECT ANSWER-enema.
A nurse aid is asked to change a urinary drainage bag attached to an indwelling urinary catheter. The nurse aid has never don e this before. The best response by the
nurse aide is to - CORRECT ANSWER-ask a nurse aid to watch the nurse aid change the bag since it is the first time
A nurse aide finds a resident looking in the refrigerator at the nurses' station at 5 a.m. The resident, who is confused, exp lains he needs breakfast before he leaves for
work. The best response by the nurse aide is to:A. Help resident back into his room and back to bed.B. Ask resident about his job and if he is hungry.C. Tell him that
residents are not allowed in the nurses' station.D. Remind him that he is retired from his job and in a nursing home. - CORRECT ANSWER-B
a resident burns foot on george foreman grill, it looks blistered and red, what kind of burn is this - CORRECT ANSWER-Partial thickness burn,
total thickness would appear waxy and white, superficial would be blotchiness and no blistering
A resident gets dressed and comes out of his room wearing shoes that are from two different pairs the nurse aid should - CORRECT ANSWER-ask if the resident realizes
that the shoes do not match
A resident had diabetes. Which of the following is a common sign of a low bloodsugar?
A. fever
B. Shakiness
C. Thirst
D. Vomiting - CORRECT ANSWER-B. Shakiness
A resident has an indwelling urinary catheter. While making rounds, the nurse aide notices that there is no urine in the drai nage bag. The nurse aide should first:A. Ask
the resident to try urinating.B. Offer the residents fluid to drink.C. Check for kinks in the tubing.D. Obtain a new urinary drainage bag. - CORRECT ANSWER-C
A resident is on a bladder restraining program. The nurse aide can expect the resident to:A. Have a fluid intake restriction to prevent sudden urges to urinate.B. Wear an
incontinent brief in case of an accident.C. Have an indwelling urinary catheter.D. Have a schedule for toileting. - CORRECT ANSWER-D. Have a schedule for urinating.
A resident often carries a doll with her, treating it like her baby. One day she is wandering around crying that she can't find her baby. The nurse aide should
(A) ask the resident where she last had the doll.
(B) ask the activity department if they have any other dolls.
(C) offer comfort to the resident and help her look for her baby.
(D) let the other staff know the resident is very confused and should be watched closely. - CORRECT ANSWER-C offer comfort to the resident and help her look for her
baby.
A resident who has cancer is expected to die within the next couple of days. Nursing care for this resi dent should focus on
A. helping the resident through the stages of grief
B. providing for the residents comfort
C. keeping the residents routine, such as for bathing
D. Giving the resident a lot of quiet time - CORRECT ANSWER-B
A resident who has stress incontinence:A. Will have an indwelling catheterB. Should wear an incontinent brief at night.C. May leak urine when laughing or coughing.D.
Needs toileting every 1-2 hours throughout the day. - CORRECT ANSWER-C. May leak urine when laughing or coughing.
A resident who is inactive is at risk of constipation. In addition to increased activity and exercise, which of the following a ctions helps to prevent constipation.A. Adequate
fluid intake.B. Regular mealtimes.C. High protein diet.D. Low fiber diet. - CORRECT ANSWER-A
A resident who is incontinent of urine has an increased risk for developing:A. Dementia.B. Urinary tract infections.C. Pressu re sores.D. Dehydration. - CORRECT
ANSWER-C
A resident who is lying in bed suddenly becomes short of breath. After calling for help, the nurse aide's next action should be to
(A) ask the resident to take deep breaths.
(B) take the resident's vital signs.
(C) raise the head of the bed.
(D) elevate the resident's feet. - CORRECT ANSWER-C
A resident with AIDS who has an infection of the mouth may need to eat food that is - CORRECT ANSWER-Response: Soft
, A residents wife jhust died. the resident is now staying in room all the time no eating. what should nurse aide do.
A. remind the resident to be thankul for the years spent with his wife
B. tell the resident that he needs to get out of his room at least once a day
C. understand the resident is grieving and give him chances to talk
D. avoid mentioning his wife when caring for him - CORRECT ANSWER-C
A slipknot is used when securing a restraint so that:A. The restraint cannot be removed by the resident.B. The restraint can be removed quickly when needed.C. Body
alignment is maintained while wearing the restraint.D. It can be easily observed whether the restraint is applied correctly - CORRECT ANSWER-B. The restraint can be
removed quickly when needed.
Accelio Present Applied Technology - CORRECT ANSWER-something that helps you fly
According to the USDA's MyPlate, most fruit choices should be - CORRECT ANSWER-Whole fruit
After an amputation, a resident may experience phantom sensation. Phantom sensation is - CORRECT ANSWER-Response: The feeling that the amputated body part is
still there
An appropriate resource for an NA to turn to if he is experiencing stress is - CORRECT ANSWER-His supervisor
An axillary temperature is measured - CORRECT ANSWER-In the armpit
An employer must offer an NA a free vaccine for _____. - CORRECT ANSWER-Hepatitis B
An example of a physical restraint is - CORRECT ANSWER-Raised side rails on a bed
An example of ethical behavior by an NA is - CORRECT ANSWER-Protecting a resident's privacy
An NA should use friction for at least _____ seconds when washing her hands. - CORRECT ANSWER-20
As the nurse aide begins his/her assignment, which of the following should nurse aide do first?A. Collect linen supplies for the shift.B. Check all nurse aide's assigned
residents.C. Assist a resident that has called for assistance to get off the toilet.D. Start bathing a resident that has physical therapy in one hour. - CORRECT ANSWER-C.
Assist a resident that has called for assistance to get off the toilet.
Barriers to communication include which of the following? - CORRECT ANSWER-NA uses medical terminology with the resident.
Baseline vital signs are - CORRECT ANSWER-Response: Initial values that can be compared to future measurements
Battery and Assault - CORRECT ANSWER-Battery is an unprivileged, unwanted touching of another.
Before feeding a resident, which of the following is the best reason to wash the resident's hands?
(A) The resident may still touch his/her mouth or food.
(B) It reduces the risk of spreading airborne diseases.
(C) It improves resident morale and appetite.
(D) The resident needs to keep meal routines. - CORRECT ANSWER-A The resident may still touch his/her mouth or food.
Before touching a resident who is crying to offer comfort, the nurse aide should consider
(A) the resident's recent vital signs.
(B) the resident's cultural background.
(C) whether the resident has been sad recently.
(D) whether the resident has family that visits routinely. - CORRECT ANSWER-B
Blood pressure is measured using a - CORRECT ANSWER-Response: Sphygmomanometer
Cheyne-Stokes respiration occur in a client who - CORRECT ANSWER-is close to death
chicken that conquered the worldalso like to eat tchicken every single day and one time i sae a chicke - CORRECT ANSWER-
chicken waffle iron - CORRECT ANSWER-isngoisg
Considering the resident's activity, which of the following sets of vital signs [temp-pulse-respiration-BP] should be reported to the charge nurse immediately?
A. Resting: 98.6-98-32 // 140-90
B. After eating: 97-64-24 // 120-80
C. After walking exercise: 98.2-98-28 // 125-70
D. While watching television: 98.8-72-14 // 110-60 - CORRECT ANSWER-A. Resting [high respirations] 98.6-98-32 // 140-90
CPR Should be performed on a victim who is... - CORRECT ANSWER-no pulse and not breathing
deefke - CORRECT ANSWER-beefle
Draw sheets are used to - CORRECT ANSWER-Reposition residents without causing shearing
During lunch in the dining room, a resident begins yelling and throws a spoon at the nurse aide. The best response by the nurse aide is to
(A) remain calm and ask what is upsetting the resident.
(B) begin removing all the other residents from the dining room.
(C) scold the resident and ask the resident to leave the dining room immediately.
(D) remove the resident's plate, fork, knife, and cup so there is nothing else to throw. - CORRECT ANSWER-A
Dyspnea - CORRECT ANSWER-difficulty breathing
Exercises that put each joint through its full arc of motion are called - CORRECT ANSWER-Range of motion
fecal impaction also known as - CORRECT ANSWER-bowel obstruction
Gloves should be worn for which of the following procedures?
(A) Emptying a urinary drainage bag
(B) Brushing a resident's hair
(C) Ambulating a resident
(D) Feeding a resident - CORRECT ANSWER-A
HIV can be transmitted by - CORRECT ANSWER-Response: Blood
How many ounces are equal to 90 milliliters? - CORRECT ANSWER-Response: 3 ounces
How many ounces of water or other fluids should residents be encouraged to drink each day? - CORRECT ANSWER-Response: 64 ounces
How many times can disposable gloves be worn before being discarded? - CORRECT ANSWER-One time
