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CAREGIVING FINAL EXAM ANSWER KEY
When performing a bed bath, what temperature should the water be? - Answers - 105-
115 degrees Fahrenheit
Which of the following tasks is NOT complete during a routine bed - Answers - Nail
Care. Does specialized will do this
How would you classify a pressure sore that has a pink wound bed, but does nto extend
through the full thickness of the skin - Answers - stage 2 (blister)
A patient is scheduled for surgery laster in the day. What type of food would you expect
on his breakfast tray? - Answers - No tray- the patient is NPO
How can a CNA help prevent the development of pressure sores? - Answers - doing
partial baths every time a patient soil himself
When is it acceptable for a CNA to wash her hands using an alcohol based hand
sanitizer instead of soap and water - Answers - between checking on patients
A CNA is providing care for a patient on contact precautions. What type of personal
protective equipment should she be using? - Answers - A gown
Before entering a patient's room, personal protective equipment should be put on in
which order - Answers - Gown mask gloves
Which of the following procedures is NOT appropriate for a patient who has been
ordered to be placed in restraints? - Answers - Tie the restraints directly to the side
rails
How should a CNA clean an indwelling catheter - Answers - By using a circular motion
away from the body
Before taking a meal tray into a patient's room, What should a CNA do? - Answers -
ensure that the correct food is on the tray
If a CNA notices that a patient appears to be having difficulty swallowing, what should
she do? - Answers - Notify the nurse immediately
How often should anti-embolism stockings be removed? - Answers - Every 8 hours
There is a note on a patient's chart that she should be placed in the Sim's position. How
should the patient be positioned? - Answers - On her left side with the top leg flexed
and supported by a pillow
, What is the first step for a CNA who is about to put on sterile gloves - Answers - Wash
and dry hands thoroughly
Which of the following is a measurement of the pressure in a patient's heart during
contraction? - Answers - systolic blood pressure
Which of the following abnormal vital signs should be immediately reported to the
nurse? - Answers - Respirate of 5
Which fluids should be included in the measurement of a patient's intake - Answers - -
8 oz. Of milk
-250 ml of intravenous fluid
-6 oz. Of Jello- O
What is the first thing a CNA should do when measuring a patient's height and weight? -
Answers - Wash her hands
Which of the following is an example of subjective data? - Answers - The patient state
that she has pain level 8
While completing her documentation, a CNA notices that she made a mistake while
writing in a patient's blood pressure. How should she correct the notation? - Answers -
Draw a single line through the incorrect notation, and write "error", along with her
initials. The correct number should be written next to it
A patient with which of the following conditions is MOST at risk for dehydration -
Answers - diarrhea
When caring for a patient with diarrhea, which of the following should be recorded in the
patient's chart? - Answers - odor of the stool
Types and amounts of fluids the patient is drinking
Number of stools
How often should a patient who is lying on an egg crate or an inflatable mattress be
turned? - Answers - every 2 hours
When changing linens in an isolation room, which of the following is an appropriate
measure to prevent contamination of clean materials? - Answers - placing dirty linens
in a plastic bag inside of the patient's room, and then putting the plastic bag into a bag
outside of the room that is held open by the second CNA
Which of the following items requires cleaning with a disinfectant prior to use - Answers
- thermometer
CAREGIVING FINAL EXAM ANSWER KEY
When performing a bed bath, what temperature should the water be? - Answers - 105-
115 degrees Fahrenheit
Which of the following tasks is NOT complete during a routine bed - Answers - Nail
Care. Does specialized will do this
How would you classify a pressure sore that has a pink wound bed, but does nto extend
through the full thickness of the skin - Answers - stage 2 (blister)
A patient is scheduled for surgery laster in the day. What type of food would you expect
on his breakfast tray? - Answers - No tray- the patient is NPO
How can a CNA help prevent the development of pressure sores? - Answers - doing
partial baths every time a patient soil himself
When is it acceptable for a CNA to wash her hands using an alcohol based hand
sanitizer instead of soap and water - Answers - between checking on patients
A CNA is providing care for a patient on contact precautions. What type of personal
protective equipment should she be using? - Answers - A gown
Before entering a patient's room, personal protective equipment should be put on in
which order - Answers - Gown mask gloves
Which of the following procedures is NOT appropriate for a patient who has been
ordered to be placed in restraints? - Answers - Tie the restraints directly to the side
rails
How should a CNA clean an indwelling catheter - Answers - By using a circular motion
away from the body
Before taking a meal tray into a patient's room, What should a CNA do? - Answers -
ensure that the correct food is on the tray
If a CNA notices that a patient appears to be having difficulty swallowing, what should
she do? - Answers - Notify the nurse immediately
How often should anti-embolism stockings be removed? - Answers - Every 8 hours
There is a note on a patient's chart that she should be placed in the Sim's position. How
should the patient be positioned? - Answers - On her left side with the top leg flexed
and supported by a pillow
, What is the first step for a CNA who is about to put on sterile gloves - Answers - Wash
and dry hands thoroughly
Which of the following is a measurement of the pressure in a patient's heart during
contraction? - Answers - systolic blood pressure
Which of the following abnormal vital signs should be immediately reported to the
nurse? - Answers - Respirate of 5
Which fluids should be included in the measurement of a patient's intake - Answers - -
8 oz. Of milk
-250 ml of intravenous fluid
-6 oz. Of Jello- O
What is the first thing a CNA should do when measuring a patient's height and weight? -
Answers - Wash her hands
Which of the following is an example of subjective data? - Answers - The patient state
that she has pain level 8
While completing her documentation, a CNA notices that she made a mistake while
writing in a patient's blood pressure. How should she correct the notation? - Answers -
Draw a single line through the incorrect notation, and write "error", along with her
initials. The correct number should be written next to it
A patient with which of the following conditions is MOST at risk for dehydration -
Answers - diarrhea
When caring for a patient with diarrhea, which of the following should be recorded in the
patient's chart? - Answers - odor of the stool
Types and amounts of fluids the patient is drinking
Number of stools
How often should a patient who is lying on an egg crate or an inflatable mattress be
turned? - Answers - every 2 hours
When changing linens in an isolation room, which of the following is an appropriate
measure to prevent contamination of clean materials? - Answers - placing dirty linens
in a plastic bag inside of the patient's room, and then putting the plastic bag into a bag
outside of the room that is held open by the second CNA
Which of the following items requires cleaning with a disinfectant prior to use - Answers
- thermometer
