Certified Correct Answers
The CNA is aware that the long-term care resident may resort to manipulation of the staff. The CNA
recognizes manipulation as what behavior?
constant complaints of pain or discomfort each time a new staff member is on their fault
You have a patient who is yelling upset and crying due to a complaint. How should you approach this
matter ?
use a calm reassuring tone to speak to the patient
It is estimated that delirium is noted in at least 40% of nursing home residents in the united states. CNA
is aware the resident with delirium might suffer from what symptoms?
Resident see or hears things that other resident and staff do not
The CNA is aware that the resident sleeping more than usual, lack of interest in once-loved activities,
and withdrawal from family and friends can be a sign if what condition?
Depression
A patient has fallen and broken his foot. The foot is now in a cast. what is important to assess during
your shift ?
color and temperature of the toes
You have a patient who has incontinence and wears briefs. what is necessary for patients with stress
incontinence ?
Frequent toileting breaks throughout the day
, You have a patient that has fallen on the floor. what is the first thing you should do ?
Assess the patient for injuries
What is the medical abbreviation for before meals and at bedtime ?
ACHS
*The medical abbreviation for before meals and at bedtime is ACHS. This would be used in the case of a
diabetic patient needing POC glucose checks. The patient may have orders to check glucose before each
meal and at bedtime. this would be written "glucose checks ACHS"
You have a patient on strict dysphasia precautions. The cafeteria sent her up a lunch tray. Written item
would you question if it arrived on the patient's tray?
Regular Orange juice
*typically when a patient is on strict dysphasia precautions they will require thickened liquids. The
orange juice should be thickened with a thickener in order for the patient to consume it. The CNA/nurse
should look at the MD orders to determine which consistency the orange juice is to be thickened to (I.E.
Honey or nectar)
You have a patient with dark amber-colored urine. You know this is a sign of what ?
Dehydration
AD
If you have a patient who does not drink adequate fluids the patient is at risk for all of the following
expect?
Swollen gums