Ivy Tech CNA Program Final Exam Study
Guide Questions and Complete
Solutions Graded A+
Contracture - Answer: Permanent stiffening of a joint or muscle caused by atrophy; fingers are flexed
toward a resident's palm
What is Atrophy? - Answer: State of deterioration, shriveling, shrinking, or withering
What to do with a resident that has a G-Tube - Answer: NPO (Nothing By Mouth)
Semi Fowlers or Fowlers position when transfusing
Supine Position - Answer: Lying flat on the back with legs straight.
Lateral Position - Answer: Resident lying on his/her right or left side
Fowlers Position - Answer: Head of bed elevated 45 to 60 degrees with legs straight.
Semi-Fowlers Position - Answer: Head of bed elevated 30 to 45 degrees with legs straight.
Fats - Answer: Substances that help the body store energy and use certain vitamins.
Carbohydrates - Answer: provides us with the most (quick) energy
Vitamins - Answer: Organic compounds obtained from food necessary for health and normal body
functioning
, Protein - Answer: Complex compound found in all living matter that promotes growth and repair of
tissue
Emphysema - Answer: Occurs when the air sacs in the lungs are gradually destroyed, causing progressive
difficulty breathing. As it worsens, it turns the air sacs clustered like bunches of grapes into large,
irregular pockets with gaping holes in their inner walls. This reduces the surface area of the lungs and, in
turn, the amount of oxygen that reaches the bloodstream. It slowly destroys the elastic fibers that hold
open the small airways leafing to the air sacs. This allows these airways to collapse when breathing out,
so the air in the lungs can't escape
How many times do residents get a partial bath? - Answer: Everyday
How do we (As CNAs) calm an agitated resident - Answer: 1. Remove trigger(s), if known
2. Decrease stimulation in the environment to the extent possible
3. Stay calm. Speak audibly and clearly but don't shout. Use a firm but not scolding tone of voice.
4. Patting or stroking may reassure some residents. For others, it may have the opposite effect.
5. Avoid arguing with the resident. Listen quietly while the resident expresses his/her anger. Don't
reprimand
6. If possible, redirect the resident. Offer something to eat or drink or suggest an activity. Use Positive
rather than negative command
Name an infection acquired in a healthcare setting - Answer: Nosocomial Infection
How do we (As CNAs) feed a resident (What we need to do to feed them) - Answer: Offer a sip of liquids
between bites Encourage them to chew thoroughly and swallow Sit at eye-level
Guide Questions and Complete
Solutions Graded A+
Contracture - Answer: Permanent stiffening of a joint or muscle caused by atrophy; fingers are flexed
toward a resident's palm
What is Atrophy? - Answer: State of deterioration, shriveling, shrinking, or withering
What to do with a resident that has a G-Tube - Answer: NPO (Nothing By Mouth)
Semi Fowlers or Fowlers position when transfusing
Supine Position - Answer: Lying flat on the back with legs straight.
Lateral Position - Answer: Resident lying on his/her right or left side
Fowlers Position - Answer: Head of bed elevated 45 to 60 degrees with legs straight.
Semi-Fowlers Position - Answer: Head of bed elevated 30 to 45 degrees with legs straight.
Fats - Answer: Substances that help the body store energy and use certain vitamins.
Carbohydrates - Answer: provides us with the most (quick) energy
Vitamins - Answer: Organic compounds obtained from food necessary for health and normal body
functioning
, Protein - Answer: Complex compound found in all living matter that promotes growth and repair of
tissue
Emphysema - Answer: Occurs when the air sacs in the lungs are gradually destroyed, causing progressive
difficulty breathing. As it worsens, it turns the air sacs clustered like bunches of grapes into large,
irregular pockets with gaping holes in their inner walls. This reduces the surface area of the lungs and, in
turn, the amount of oxygen that reaches the bloodstream. It slowly destroys the elastic fibers that hold
open the small airways leafing to the air sacs. This allows these airways to collapse when breathing out,
so the air in the lungs can't escape
How many times do residents get a partial bath? - Answer: Everyday
How do we (As CNAs) calm an agitated resident - Answer: 1. Remove trigger(s), if known
2. Decrease stimulation in the environment to the extent possible
3. Stay calm. Speak audibly and clearly but don't shout. Use a firm but not scolding tone of voice.
4. Patting or stroking may reassure some residents. For others, it may have the opposite effect.
5. Avoid arguing with the resident. Listen quietly while the resident expresses his/her anger. Don't
reprimand
6. If possible, redirect the resident. Offer something to eat or drink or suggest an activity. Use Positive
rather than negative command
Name an infection acquired in a healthcare setting - Answer: Nosocomial Infection
How do we (As CNAs) feed a resident (What we need to do to feed them) - Answer: Offer a sip of liquids
between bites Encourage them to chew thoroughly and swallow Sit at eye-level
