DMACC CNA FINAL UPDATED QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS.

DMACC CNA FINAL UPDATED QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS
protecting the right to privacy involves - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅- keeping info about the resident
confidential

- exposing only the body part involved in the care procedure

- screening the resident when giving care



a resident on a low sodium diet may not have - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅salt



you are assigned to the dining room to assist residents during lunch. you notice that one of the residents
hasn't eaten anything. what should you say? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅Say, "I notice you aren't
eating. Is something wrong?"



a resident with a cardiac condition refers to - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅the heart



Mr. Jones, an 84 year-old resident has wrist, ankle and waist restraints. Which of the following signs and
symptoms should you watch for? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅skin color and swelling



The first step in helping a resident regain some control of their bowel and bladder is: - CORRECT
ANSWER✅✅✅noticing the time of day the resident voids or moves his bowels



what are causes of poor circulation in older persons? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅- weakened heart
muscle

- narrowed arteries

- arteries are less elastic



if a large, restless resident is to be turned, what should you do first? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅ask
another aide to help you

,you find 2 capsules in a resident's drawer. what should you do? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅report this
immediately to charge nurse



what is not the responsibility of the nurse aide? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅A. Bathe the resident

B. Dress and undress residents

C. Apply prescribed ointments as directed

D. Take residents to the bathroom



when ambulating a resident, you stand: - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅to the side and slightly behind the
resident



which of the following will increase a resident's appetite? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅A. increased
activity

B. constipation

C. illness

D. poor oral care



you see a fire burning in a housekeeper's car. what should you do? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅pull
the fire alarm in the nearest box



while feeding a resident, you should: - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅sit beside the resident, don't stand



AIDS damages the: - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅immune system



when caring for a resident in restraints, its important to: - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅remove the
restraint every two hours for at least ten minutes



which foods are needed for bowel elimination? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅fruits and veggies

, when assisting a resident to take a tub bath, they complain of feeling faint. you should: - CORRECT
ANSWER✅✅✅use the call bell for assistance



you're feeding a resident and the resident is choking and cannot breath, you should: - CORRECT
ANSWER✅✅✅do the Heimlich



Your gloves are contaminated. You need to touch a clean surface. You should - CORRECT
ANSWER✅✅✅remove the gloves and decontaminate your hands



which groups of food provide the best tissue healing? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅meat, fish, eggs



you are assigned to care for a resident with congestive heart failure. what kind of symptom might you
see? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅swelling of the ankles



when are bed linens changed? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅- when they become wet or soiled

- according to facility policy

- when they become excessively wrinkled



the nurse has just placed a heat application on a resident. it is important for you to: - CORRECT
ANSWER✅✅✅observe the skin frequently



when providing meal assistance for a blind resident you should: - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅explain
what is on the eating utensil



which of the following should be considered fluid intake? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅A. Banana

B. Jello

C. mashed potatoes

D. pie



when measuring intake and output, you should measure all: - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅urine