comprehensive final; CNA QUESTIONS
AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS
WITH RATIONALES (VERIFIED
ANSWERS) |ALREADY
A person in a coma - CORRECT ANSWERS cannot respond to stimuli but may be able to hear
A person is dizzy when standing, he is at risk for - CORRECT ANSWERS fainting, falling
Abnormal sp o2 - CORRECT ANSWERS below 95; 85 may be "normal" for some
Abuse - CORRECT ANSWERS willful infliction of injury or depriving a person of the goods and services
needed to maintain well-being
AC - CORRECT ANSWERS before meals
ADL - CORRECT ANSWERS activities of daily living
Advance Directive - CORRECT ANSWERS a document stating a person wishes about healthcare when
they cannot make their own decisions; usually forbid certain care if there is no hope of survival; living
wills and Power of attorney are included
After a resident eliminates, you need to - CORRECT ANSWERS empty, clean and disinfect bedpans,
urinals commodes and kidney basins
Age Brackets - CORRECT ANSWERS Young-old (65-74); Old (75-84); old-old (85+)
Always keep linens away from . . . - CORRECT ANSWERS Your body/uniform
,Anaphylactic Shock - CORRECT ANSWERS sweating, shortness of breath, low BP, irr pulse, resp.
congestion, Larynx swelling, hoarseness, dyspnea (painful breathing)
ANTERIOR/VENTRAL - CORRECT ANSWERS toward the front of the body
Assault - CORRECT ANSWERS intentionally attempting or threatening to touch a person's body
without consent
Battery - CORRECT ANSWERS touching a person's body without consent
Beat of heart is felt in what arteries? - CORRECT ANSWERS Radial, Brachial, and Apical with
stethoscope
Bed rails? - CORRECT ANSWERS by care plan
Behavior Issues - CORRECT ANSWERS Anger; Demanding Behavior; Self-Centered Behavior;
Aggressive Behavior; Withdrawal; Inappropriate sexual behavior
BKA - CORRECT ANSWERS below the knee amputation
bladder training - CORRECT ANSWERS resist urge to pee, postpone peeing, pee on a schedule, time
between urination increases
bland diet - CORRECT ANSWERS non-irritating, low in roughage, moderate temperature, no
condiments or spices, lean meats and white bread
, Blood pressure - CORRECT ANSWERS The amount of force exerted against the walls of the arteries;
measures 1. The force of the heart contraction 2. The amount of blood pumped and 3. How easily the
blood flows
Body Mechanics - CORRECT ANSWERS body is efficient and careful way
BRP - CORRECT ANSWERS Bathroom privileges
Can you access a pateint's records that is not under your care? - CORRECT ANSWERS No
Can you keep extra linens in the room? - CORRECT ANSWERS No, extra linen is considered
contaminated
CBC - CORRECT ANSWERS Complete Blood Count
CBR - CORRECT ANSWERS Complete bed rest
CO - CORRECT ANSWERS complains of
Complications from incontinence - CORRECT ANSWERS Embarrassment, wet garments, odors,
uncomfortable, skin irritation and infection, pressure ulcer risks, fall risks, loss of pride, dignity, self-
esteem and independence and depression
Danger zone Temperature - CORRECT ANSWERS 40-140
Dangling - CORRECT ANSWERS sit for a while, take blood pressure, back to fowlers if weak
AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS
WITH RATIONALES (VERIFIED
ANSWERS) |ALREADY
A person in a coma - CORRECT ANSWERS cannot respond to stimuli but may be able to hear
A person is dizzy when standing, he is at risk for - CORRECT ANSWERS fainting, falling
Abnormal sp o2 - CORRECT ANSWERS below 95; 85 may be "normal" for some
Abuse - CORRECT ANSWERS willful infliction of injury or depriving a person of the goods and services
needed to maintain well-being
AC - CORRECT ANSWERS before meals
ADL - CORRECT ANSWERS activities of daily living
Advance Directive - CORRECT ANSWERS a document stating a person wishes about healthcare when
they cannot make their own decisions; usually forbid certain care if there is no hope of survival; living
wills and Power of attorney are included
After a resident eliminates, you need to - CORRECT ANSWERS empty, clean and disinfect bedpans,
urinals commodes and kidney basins
Age Brackets - CORRECT ANSWERS Young-old (65-74); Old (75-84); old-old (85+)
Always keep linens away from . . . - CORRECT ANSWERS Your body/uniform
,Anaphylactic Shock - CORRECT ANSWERS sweating, shortness of breath, low BP, irr pulse, resp.
congestion, Larynx swelling, hoarseness, dyspnea (painful breathing)
ANTERIOR/VENTRAL - CORRECT ANSWERS toward the front of the body
Assault - CORRECT ANSWERS intentionally attempting or threatening to touch a person's body
without consent
Battery - CORRECT ANSWERS touching a person's body without consent
Beat of heart is felt in what arteries? - CORRECT ANSWERS Radial, Brachial, and Apical with
stethoscope
Bed rails? - CORRECT ANSWERS by care plan
Behavior Issues - CORRECT ANSWERS Anger; Demanding Behavior; Self-Centered Behavior;
Aggressive Behavior; Withdrawal; Inappropriate sexual behavior
BKA - CORRECT ANSWERS below the knee amputation
bladder training - CORRECT ANSWERS resist urge to pee, postpone peeing, pee on a schedule, time
between urination increases
bland diet - CORRECT ANSWERS non-irritating, low in roughage, moderate temperature, no
condiments or spices, lean meats and white bread
, Blood pressure - CORRECT ANSWERS The amount of force exerted against the walls of the arteries;
measures 1. The force of the heart contraction 2. The amount of blood pumped and 3. How easily the
blood flows
Body Mechanics - CORRECT ANSWERS body is efficient and careful way
BRP - CORRECT ANSWERS Bathroom privileges
Can you access a pateint's records that is not under your care? - CORRECT ANSWERS No
Can you keep extra linens in the room? - CORRECT ANSWERS No, extra linen is considered
contaminated
CBC - CORRECT ANSWERS Complete Blood Count
CBR - CORRECT ANSWERS Complete bed rest
CO - CORRECT ANSWERS complains of
Complications from incontinence - CORRECT ANSWERS Embarrassment, wet garments, odors,
uncomfortable, skin irritation and infection, pressure ulcer risks, fall risks, loss of pride, dignity, self-
esteem and independence and depression
Danger zone Temperature - CORRECT ANSWERS 40-140
Dangling - CORRECT ANSWERS sit for a while, take blood pressure, back to fowlers if weak