CANS EXAM | 2025/2026 |ACTUAL EXAM QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWERS) |ALREADY GRADED A+

CANS EXAM | 2025/2026 |ACTUAL EXAM QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWERS) |ALREADY GRADED A+ “What are three things you can NOT do in between laser hair removal sessions? - CORRECT ANSWER No plucking, No dying the hair, No waxing" "What is okay to use to remove hair in between laser hair removal sessions? - CORRECT ANSWER Shaving" "Is redness to the skin normal after laser hair removal? - CORRECT ANSWER Yes, redness can last 1-2 days" "What should you use on your skin after a laser hair removal treatment? - CORRECT ANSWER Sun screen for at least 2 weeks" "What should you not apply to your skin after laser hair removal? - CORRECT ANSWER alpha hydroxide" "How many treatments of laser hair removal to do you? - CORRECT ANSWER 9-12 treatments" "How long do you need to wait in between laser hair removal treatments? - CORRECT ANSWER 4-6 weeks" "What scale to do you to determine if you use BBL or YAG? - CORRECT ANSWER Fitzpatrick Scale" "According to the Fitzpatrick scale, Asians are always a #? - CORRECT ANSWER Asians are always a # 4" "Describe type 1 of the Fitzpatrick - CORRECT ANSWER Highly sensitive, always burns, never tans (ex-red hair with freckles)" "Describe type 2 of Fitzpatrick - CORRECT ANSWER Very sun sensitive, burns easily, tans minimally (ex-fair skinned, fair haired Caucasians" "Describe type 3 of the Fitzpatrick - CORRECT ANSWER Sun sensitive skin, sometimes burns, slowly tans to light brown (ex-darker caucasians)" "Describe type 4 of the Fitzpatrick - CORRECT ANSWER Minimally sun sensitive, burns minimally, always tans to moderate brown (ex- mediterranean type caucasians, some hispanics)" "Describe type 5 of Fitzpatrick - CORRECT ANSWER Sun insensitive skin, rarely burns, tans well (ex-some hispanics & some blacks)" "Describe type 6 Fitzpatrick - CORRECT ANSWER Sun insensitive, never burns, deeply pigmented (ex-darker blacks)" "What # filter to do we use for laser hair removal? - CORRECT ANSWER 640" "What fitzpatrick #s do we use bbl for? - CORRECT ANSWER 1-3" "What fitzpatrick #s do we use Yag for? - CORRECT ANSWER 4-6" "What does BBL sand for? - CORRECT ANSWER Broad band light" "What is inside the BLL hand piece? - CORRECT ANSWER A crystal ruby, that ricochets light onto the skin with a filter" "What is another name for BBL? - CORRECT ANSWER IPL (intense pulse light)" "What color glasses do you wear for BBL? - CORRECT ANSWER dark ones!" "In order to laser a patient what 3 safety requirements must be have in place? - CORRECT ANSWER Glasses for everyone in the room, a sign on the door saying their is laser in the room that may in use, and a lock on the door." "What is pronox? - CORRECT ANSWER nitrous oxide" "How much is pronox? - CORRECT ANSWER Free with a purchase over 1,000, otherwise $50." "If you have 100 units of botox, how many ccs of NS do you reconstitute with? - CORRECT ANSWER 2.5cc" "If you have 50 units of botox, how many ccs of NS do you reconstitute with? - CORRECT ANSWER 1.25 cc" "What size needle do you use to inject botox? - CORRECT ANSWER 32 gauge" "Do you use to same needle to pull up botox and inject into the face? - CORRECT ANSWER No, we use a 18 gauge to draw up botox, then switch a 27 gauge to inject." "If you are injecting botox in the armpits, how many CCs of NS would you reconstitute botox with? - CORRECT ANSWER 5 cc" "How much is 1 syringe of filler? - CORRECT ANSWER 1cc" "How many teaspoons does 1 syringe of filler equate to? - CORRECT ANSWER 1/5 of a teaspoon" "What is in each syringe of filler? - CORRECT ANSWER hyaluronic acid and lidocaine" "What is hyaluronic acid? - CORRECT ANSWER a polysaccharide (sugar) that is naturally in the body. It keeps skin moisturized and soft" "What is the brand of fillers we use? - CORRECT ANSWER Juvederm" "What should you be aware of before injecting? - CORRECT ANSWER If a patient is on blood thinners, allegies to lidocaine, pregnant or lactating, if pt has active outbreak of herpes" "You should be aware, before injecting of? - CORRECT ANSWER Avoid strenuous exercise, exposure to extensive sun or heat, and consumption of alcoholic beverages within the first 24 hours following treatment. These may cause temporary redness, swelling, and/or itching at the injection site. • Tell your doctor if you are using any medication that can prolong bleeding, such as aspirin, ibuprofen, or other blood thinners. As with any injection, this may increase bruising or bleeding at the injection site.• Tell your doctor if you are planning laser treatment, chemical peeling, or any other procedure after treatment with JUVÉDERM VOLLURE™ XC. There is a possible risk of an inflammatory reaction at the treatment site. • Tell your doctor which areas of your face you would like to have treated. This product is intended for use in moderate to severe facial wrinkles and folds such as nasolabial folds. The safety and effectiveness for treatment in other areas have not been established in controlled, clinical studies. • Tell your doctor if you are on therapy used to decrease the body's immune response. Use may result in an increased risk of infection. • Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. The safety for use during pregnancy, or in women who are breastfeeding, has not been studied. • Tell your doctor if you have a history of excessive scarring (thick, hard scars). The safety of JUVÉDERM VOLLURE™ XC injectable gel in patients with a history of excessive scarring has not been studied and may result in additional scars. • Tell your doctor if you have a history of pigmentation disorders. The safety of JUVÉDERM VOLLURE™ XC in patients with a history of pigmentation disorders has not been studied. Use in these patients may result in changes in pigmentation." "What is the "anecdote" for fillers? - CORRECT ANSWER hyaluronidase" "What consistency is Juvederm ultra most like? - CORRECT ANSWER Jam" "How much is Juvederm ultra? - CORRECT ANSWER $600 a syringe" "Where do we inject Juvederm ultra? - CORRECT ANSWER deep nasal labia fold, lips, corners of the mouth" "How long does Juvederm ultra last? - CORRECT ANSWER up to one year." "What are on label places to inject Juvederm Ultra? - CORRECT ANSWER lips, nasal labial folds" "What consistency is Voluma most like? - CORRECT ANSWER peanut butter" "How much is Voluma? - CORRECT ANSWER $900 a syringe" "Where do we inject Voluma? - CORRECT ANSWER Cheeks, jaw, chin" "What is on label for Voluma? - CORRECT ANSWER Cheeks" "How long does Voluma last? - CORRECT ANSWER Up to 2 years" "What consistency is Vollure most like? - CORRECT ANSWER Honey" "How much is Vollue? - CORRECT ANSWER $700 a syringe" "Where do we inject Vollure? - CORRECT ANSWER lips (especially for young girls), and wrinkles on the cheeks, for a soft nasal labia lines" "How long does Vollure last? - CORRECT ANSWER Up to 18 months" "What is the on label for Vollure? - CORRECT ANSWER Nasal Labial folds" "What consistency is Volbella most like? - CORRECT ANSWER Jelly" "How much is Volbella? - CORRECT ANSWER $450 for half a syringe" "Where do we inject Volbella? - CORRECT ANSWER lips (for hydrating effect/tip toeing into fillers), fine lines above the lip, corners of the mouth, tear troughs" "How long does Volbella last? - CORRECT ANSWER Up to one year" "What is the volume of Volbella? - CORRECT ANSWER 0.5cc" "How long do you need to wait in between adding more fillers? - CORRECT ANSWER 2-3 weeks" "What are on label uses for Volbella? - CORRECT ANSWER lips, perioral area" "How do you fully correct fine lines above the lips? - CORRECT ANSWER Inject fillers both above the lips and in the lips." "If you want to fully remove fillers, how much will it cost you? - CORRECT ANSWER $250" "What is the #1 rule for injecting fillers? - CORRECT ANSWER ALWAYS ASPIRATE BEFORE INJECTING" "What is Kybella? - CORRECT ANSWER A derivative from your gut, something we live with everyday" "What is on label for Kybella - CORRECT ANSWER submetnal fold (double chin)" "How much is kybella? - CORRECT ANSWER $3,100 for 3 treatments" "When injecting Kybella, how much do you inject into each dot? - CORRECT ANSWER 0.2ml" "How many injections can you give from 1 vial of Kybella? - CORRECT ANSWER 5 injections" "What size needle do you use to inject Kybella? - CORRECT ANSWER 32 gauge" "How far do you insert the needle into the skin when injecting Kybella? - CORRECT ANSWER half way into the skin" "What can you offer a patient during kybella treatments to reduce pain? - CORRECT ANSWER Protox" "How many vials does each package of Kybella have? - CORRECT ANSWER 4" "When can you inject Kybella (off label) - CORRECT ANSWER "If you can grab it you can stab it" Jaws, bra fat, lower abdomen, back, etc." "After your first treatment of kybella how long do you have to wait before your next injection? - CORRECT ANSWER 4 weeks" "After your second treatment of Kybella, how long do you have to wait before your final injection? - CORRECT ANSWER 6 weeks" "What do you always tell a patient after Kybella treatment? - CORRECT ANSWER YOU ARE GOING TO SWELL, BE SWOLLEN FOR AT LEAST 5-7 DAYS, SWELLING IS NORMAL, SWELLING IS YOUR FRIEND" "What do you tell patients to avoid when their skin is swelling from kybella? - CORRECT ANSWER You may be temped to use ice or mortrin, but try to stay away from it" "How long does Kybella last? - CORRECT ANSWER It is permanent fat removal "chizzles fat away"" "How long does botox last? - CORRECT ANSWER Up to 4 months" "Currently, how much is botox per unit? - CORRECT ANSWER $14" "What 2 places do we absolutely not inject botox on the face? - CORRECT ANSWER The cheeks & from mid pupil up past the brow line" "How many units do you inject for a lateral brow lift? - CORRECT ANSWER 4 units on each side" "How many units do you inject right up the nose to give it a little flip? - CORRECT ANSWER 4 units" "How long does the lip flip technique with botox last? - CORRECT ANSWER up to 6 weeks" "Which area on the face bruises most easily with botox? - CORRECT ANSWER The crows feet" "If a patient has a gummy smile, how many units of botox do you inject into each nasal labia? - CORRECT ANSWER 2 -4units on each side" "For TMJ, or strong massesters, how many units do inject in each side? - CORRECT ANSWER 25-30, each side" "What technique should you remember when injecting the massesters with botox? - CORRECT ANSWER Inject in the pattern of a dice (on the side with 5 dots)" "When injecting in the massters what will that do to the jaw line? - CORRECT ANSWER Soften it" "How long does botox in the massesters last? - CORRECT ANSWER Up to 6 months" "What are the benefits for using botox for TMJ? - CORRECT ANSWER helps with clenching teeth, may also help with headaches" "To reduce appearance of fine lines above the lips, how many units of botox can you inject? - CORRECT ANSWER a max of 4 units, or 2 units above the lip, units below" "What you you expect the injection site to look like after botox? - CORRECT ANSWER You will appear to have "bee stings" at the injection site. However those will disappear by the time you look at your face in the car." "If a patient gets fillers in the their face, then wants botox injections, How long should they wait in between treatments - CORRECT ANSWER 7-10 days" "When injecting armpits with botox, how many ml of NS will you reconstitute with? - CORRECT ANSWER 5 ml" "When injecting botox into the armpits, how many ml will you use of botox on each side? - CORRECT ANSWER 2.5 ml" "When injecting botox into the hair pits, how many units do you place in each arm pit? - CORRECT ANSWER 50 units" "How technique should you practice when injecting armpits? - CORRECT ANSWER Inject botox as you are pulling the needle out" "What would you recommend patients to use for pain when injecting their armpits? - CORRECT ANSWER Pronox & lidocaine cream" "What gauge needle do you use when injecting armpits with botox? - CORRECT ANSWER 32 guage" "How long will botox in the armpits last? - CORRECT ANSWER Up to 6 months" "How many units do we inject into the platsymal bands on the neck? - CORRECT ANSWER 27-36 units" "How many units of botox do you inject into each injection with platsymal bands? - CORRECT ANSWER 3 units" "What will injected botox into the platysmal bands do? - CORRECT ANSWER reduce the look of crepe skin" "How many units of botox can you inject into the forehead? - CORRECT ANSWER 10-24 units" "How many units of botox can you inject into the glabella? - CORRECT ANSWER 16-26" "How many units can you inject into the chin? - CORRECT ANSWER a total of 8 units (4 on the right side of the chin, 4 on the left side of the chin)" "How many units of botox can you inject into the crows feet? - CORRECT ANSWER 10-14 units" "How many units of botox can you inject to get a lateral brow lift? - CORRECT ANSWER 2-4 units (2 on young girls)" "How many units of botox do you inject into the nose to reduce the look of bunny lines? - CORRECT ANSWER 6-8 units" "How many units of botox can you inject directly below the pupil? - CORRECT ANSWER 1-2 units" "How many units of botox can you inject into the Depressor anguli oris? DAO? - CORRECT ANSWER 4 units" "What hand piece do we use for Tattoo removal? - CORRECT ANSWER The Yag" "Can we remove white tattoos? - CORRECT ANSWER No, but their is something called salt picking (similar to microblading that can remove it)" "Can we laser over tatoos? - CORRECT ANSWER No, they will burn!" "Can we do a laser with permanent makeupon the face? - CORRECT ANSWER Yes, draw white line around the area you do not want to laser so you do not forget." "What filter for tattoo removal do we use for black ink? - CORRECT ANSWER 1064 or 694" "What filter for tattoo removal do we use for red ink? - CORRECT ANSWER 532" "What filter for tattoo removal do you use for blue ink? - CORRECT ANSWER 1064/694 (694 works best)" "What filter for tattoo removal do we use for green ink? - CORRECT ANSWER 694" "What tattoo filter do we use for orange ink? - CORRECT ANSWER 532" "What tattoo filter do we use for brown ink? - CORRECT ANSWER 1064/532 (not very successful)" "What tattoo filter do we use for violet ink? - CORRECT ANSWER 694 (not too successful)" "What tattoo filter do we use for yellow ink? - CORRECT ANSWER 532" "What tattoo filter do we use for sky blue ink? - CORRECT ANSWER 694" "What filter do you use for blue light to remove acene? - CORRECT ANSWER 420" "How does blue light work for acene? - CORRECT ANSWER It kills bacteria" "How often should you use blue light for acene? - CORRECT ANSWER Use 3 x, waiting 1-2 weeks in between sessions." "What filter removes brown spots? - CORRECT ANSWER 515" "What impurities does laser correct on the skin? - CORRECT ANSWER spider veins, brown spots, acene, resurfacing, Roseau, skin tightness" "When doing a Brazilian laser hair remove would the hand piece be static or motion? - CORRECT ANSWER static" "What filter do we use to remove redness? - CORRECT ANSWER 560, the diffuse light" "What filter do you use for skin tyte? - CORRECT ANSWER 695 or 800" "When you skin tyte if you patient is a Fitz 1-3 what will you filter be? - CORRECT ANSWER 695" "When using skin tyte if you patient is a Fitz 4-6 what filter will you use? - CORRECT ANSWER 800" "What is the normal temperature of the skin in degrees C? - CORRECT ANSWER 32-33C" "What does the temperature of the skin need to be for skin tyte to be effective & how long does the skin need to be that temperature? - CORRECT ANSWER 40-42 C, 2 minutes" "How do you check the temperature of the skin with skin tyte? - CORRECT ANSWER infared gun" "How many treatments of skin tyte do you need? - CORRECT ANSWER a minimum of 4 treatments" "How many weeks in between must you wait to do another skin tyte? - CORRECT ANSWER 3-4 weeks apart" "How soon will you see results of skin tyte? - CORRECT ANSWER 3-6 months" "How would you describe how skin tyte works? - CORRECT ANSWER Think of your skin as a mattress, the collagen in your skin is the coils. As a mattress gets old the coils become less even, same with you skin.As we get older the collagen is not tight as it was. Skin tyte tightens the collagen, using a laser which appears more smooth, tighter" "After what treatment would you recommend skin tyte? - CORRECT ANSWER For Kybella patients." "How long does skin tyte last?? - CORRECT ANSWER " "Can you use skin tyte in between kybella treatments? - CORRECT ANSWER Yes, must be 2 weeks apart" "What is the purpose of dermablading? - CORRECT ANSWER It exfoliates skin, removes hair" "When would you recommend dermablading? - CORRECT ANSWER 7 days after laser resurfacing or a peel to remove excess skin & hair, for great results." "What hand piece do you use for micropeels? - CORRECT ANSWER YAG" "What is the purpose of a micopeel? - CORRECT ANSWER For fine likes/wrinkles, superficial and hyper pigmentation" "How might the skin feel after a micopeel? - CORRECT ANSWER itchy, erythema, localized edema, sun burn sensation, flaking, skin tightness" "How long may side effects last from micropeel? - CORRECT ANSWER 12-48 hours after" "What can you hand a patient following a micropeel? - CORRECT ANSWER Ice, an occulsive barrier such as aquafor (for skin to re-epithelize" "How often you can you get a micropeel? - CORRECT ANSWER 4-8 weeks apart, depending of depth of peel, and health of skin" "What is the filter for the micropeel? - CORRECT ANSWER 2940," "Do you use colorless gel with vascular lesion treatment? - CORRECT ANSWER Yes" "What mm hand piece should you use on the face for vascular lesion treatment? - CORRECT ANSWER 3mm always" "What hand piece do you use for vascular lesion treatments? - CORRECT ANSWER the Yag" "How many times can you treat 1 vessel on the face with vascular lesion treatment? - CORRECT ANSWER 3 times" "What can you tell your patient is normal after a vascular lesion treatment? - CORRECT ANSWER vessels may dissapear, darken, lighten or appear unchanged, but will fade over time." "What can you expect your skin to look like after vascular lesion treatment? - CORRECT ANSWER Your skin may appear like a cat has scratched you" "How long must you wait inbetween vascular lesions treatments? - CORRECT ANSWER 3-4 weeks" "What should you tell your patients post treatment of vascular lesions? - CORRECT ANSWER Compression of the area, no exercise, hot tubes, extended hot showers, that may increase risk of re-opening vessel for 48 -72 hours." "What is the biggest rule with lidocaine? - CORRECT ANSWER Do not fill up med cup more than 80& of lidocaine, can cause toxicity. Only use on one area of the skin" "If a patient has darker skin, what would you tell them do before surfacing the skin? - CORRECT ANSWER You need to do a pre-treament of Obaje or Retin A" "When should you stop your pre-treatment before you laser? - CORRECT ANSWER 7 days before, for either a laser or micropeel" "Can hydrocoquinone cause cancer? - CORRECT ANSWER Yes, in high does, we only use for short periods of time." "What does Obaje contain? - CORRECT ANSWER hydrocoquinone- lightens skin" "How long should you use obage before a laser? - CORRECT ANSWER 8 weeks" "How much is spider vein removal for 15 minutes? - CORRECT ANSWER $175, most people cant tolerate more than 15 minutes of laser" "What is a side effect not pre-treating skin? - CORRECT ANSWER hypo pigmentation" "What color skin do you pre-treat with? - CORRECT ANSWER Fitz 4-6" "How do describe a pre-treament to the skin? - CORRECT ANSWER Think of your body running a marathon, if someone paid you a million dollars, you would run that marathon tomorrow. But your body would ache, be sore, and would not heal very well. But if you train for the marathon, you will run it easier, your body will be kinder to you and you will heal better. The same with your skin. We can do a treatment tomorrow, but the results will just be ok, and your face will not heal as well. This is why we pre-treat!" "Can you pre-treat with Fitz 1-3? - CORRECT ANSWER Yes" "Can we change pore size? - CORRECT ANSWER No, we can only change the apperance of pores." "What can a patient not being doing before a laser? - CORRECT ANSWER No antibiotics for a week, no accutane in the last 6 months," "Is removal spider veins comfortable? - CORRECT ANSWER NO (the bigger the vein, the more painful)" "What hand piece do we use on spider veins? - CORRECT ANSWER Yag" "How many treatments of spider vein removal do you need? - CORRECT ANSWER Usually just one" "What can you apply to your face after a laser treatment? - CORRECT ANSWER coconut oil or cisco oil" "When do you take photos during laser treatments? - CORRECT ANSWER Pic before your first treatment, before second treatment, and before final treatment," "How much is halo? - CORRECT ANSWER $1500" "How much is skin tyte? - CORRECT ANSWER 750 for 1 session" "Describe profractional light? - CORRECT ANSWER It goes deeply in the the skin in one area, the pores not affected by the light help heal the ones who are affected." "Complications of laster in order of least-most severe? - CORRECT ANSWER Blister, hyperpigmentation, hypopigmentation, scarring" "What is melanin? - CORRECT ANSWER Formed as an end product during metabolism of the amino acid tyrosine. Body makes it to prevent UV light damage to cells." "What can increase melanin? - CORRECT ANSWER birth control, prolonged sun exposure, tetracyline and anti malarial drugs, derived from quinine" "What are non-light options to . lighten skin? - CORRECT ANSWER hydroquinone, lyterra, licorice root powder, chemical peels, microdermabrasion" What is one important reason why the bed should remain wrinkle-free? - CORRECT ANSWER to help keep the skin healthy and prevent pressure sores" "What is the term for a device that replaces a missing body pat? - CORRECT ANSWER prosthesis" "To convert four ounces of water to milliters (ml or mL), the nurse assistant should multiply four by: - CORRECT ANSWER 30" "Which of the following healthcare settings is for people who will die in six months? - CORRECT ANSWER hospice" "Which of the following abbreviations means "nothing by mouth"? - CORRECT ANSWER NPO" "Exercises that put each joint through its full arc of motion are called: - CORRECT ANSWER range of motion" "What is the medical term for high blood pressure? - CORRECT ANSWER hypertension" "What is a task that is outside the scope of practice for an NA? - CORRECT ANSWER inserting tubes into a resident's body" "Standard Precautions should be practiced - CORRECT ANSWER on every single person in your care" "Which kind of care helps restore a resident to the highest level of functioning possible? - CORRECT ANSWER rehabilitation" "If an activity is not listed on the care plan, what is the responsibility of a NA? - CORRECT ANSWER The NA should not perform the activity if it is not listed on the care plan." "Restraints can be applied: - CORRECT ANSWER only with a doctor's orders" "Generally, the last sense to leave a dying person is the sense of - CORRECT ANSWER hearing" "What is a normal range of a blood pressure? - CORRECT ANSWER varies 119/75 is an example" "Incontinence may be caused by: - CORRECT ANSWER nervous system diseases" "Standing with the legs shoulder-width apart is using - CORRECT ANSWER good body mechanics" "Aftr an amputation, a resident may experience phantom sensation. Phantom sensation is - CORRECT ANSWER pain or sensation caused by remaining nerve endings" "How should a fracture pan be positioned? - CORRECT ANSWER with the handle toward the foot of the bed" "What does palliative care involve? - CORRECT ANSWER pain relief and comfort" "Nursing assistants do not usually perform procedures that require - CORRECT ANSWER sterile technique" "Insulin reaction can be caused by - CORRECT ANSWER too little food" "Which of the following is a requirement of OBRA? - CORRECT ANSWER nursing assistants must have at least 75 hours of training" "What is a good way for a nursing assistant to care for a mentally ill resident? - CORRECT ANSWER support the resident and his or her family and friends" "When should sheets be changed? - CORRECT ANSWER whenever they are soiled, wrinkled, or damp" "What does the chain of command do? - CORRECT ANSWER describes the line of authority" "What is a good way for a nursing assistant to respond to inappropriate sexual behavior? - CORRECT ANSWER take the resident to a private area" "What should a nursing assistant do if she suspects a resident is being abused? - CORRECT ANSWER she should report it to the nurse immediately and let him/her handle it from there" "What is one good way a nursing assistant can assist residents with normal changes of aging related to the urinary system? - CORRECT ANSWER offer frequent trips to the bathroom" "Which of the following is true of Transmission-Based Precautions? - CORRECT ANSWER they are practiced in addition to Standard Precautions" "What can nursing assistants do in regards to IVs? - CORRECT ANSWER Nursing assistants will observe the IV site for problems" "Passive range of motion exercises are done - CORRECT ANSWER when a resident cannot move on her own" "Which of the following is used when documenting the amount of fluid a resident drinks? - CORRECT ANSWER milliters" "When encountering a fire, a nursing assistant should first - CORRECT ANSWER remove resident from danger" "What is a common "cliche"? - CORRECT ANSWER It will all work out in the end." "What member of the care team might help a resident learn to use adaptive devices for eating or dressing? - CORRECT ANSWER occupational therapist" "A way to prevent aspiration during oral care of unconscious residents include: - CORRECT ANSWER using as little liquid as possible when giving oral care" "Providing privacy while giving care is a patient's - CORRECT ANSWER legal right" "What is something a nursing assistant needs to observe and report regarding the musculoskeletal system: - CORRECT ANSWER white, shiny, red, or warm areas over a joint" "What is one way a nursing assistant can promote a resident's independence? - CORRECT ANSWER allowing a resident to do a task by himself no matter how long it takes hime" "To treat a minor burn, a nursing assistant should - CORRECT ANSWER use cool, clean water" "For a nursing assitant, confidentiality means - CORRECT ANSWER keeping private things private" "The first sign of skin breakdown is - CORRECT ANSWER pale, white, reddened, or purple skin" "The single most important thing you can do to prevent the spread of disease is to - CORRECT ANSWER wash your hands" "Which temperature site is generally considered to be the most accurate? - CORRECT ANSWER rectal" "What may influence a food preference? - CORRECT ANSWER religion" "A ___________ is the permanent and painful stiffening of a joint and muscle. - CORRECT ANSWER contracture" "Diabetes can lead to what complications: - CORRECT ANSWER impaired wound healing" "Where should the call light be placed when a nursing assistant leaves a resident's room? - CORRECT ANSWER within the resident's reach" "Why should a nursing assistant be concerned if he notices that areas of a resident's skin have become pale, white, or a reddened color? - CORRECT ANSWER it could be the beginning of a pressure sore" "What can an overbed table be used for? - CORRECT ANSWER placement of meals" "Pressure sores can lead to: - CORRECT ANSWER life-threatening infections" "If a resident starts to fall, the best thing an NA can do is to: - CORRECT ANSWER widen her stance and bring the resident's body close to her" "Ten ounces is equal to ____ milliliters (mL) - CORRECT ANSWER 300" "An attitude that is helpful in hospice work is - CORRECT ANSWER respect privacy and independence" "If a resident with Alzheimer's disease shows violent behavior, the nursing assistant should - CORRECT ANSWER remove triggers" "In which of the following procedures must a nursing assistant always wear gloves? - CORRECT ANSWER shaving" "What thermometer is used to take a temperature from the ear? - CORRECT ANSWER tympanic thermometer" "HIV can be transmitted - CORRECT ANSWER to a fetus by an infected mother" "When assisting a resident with a standard bedpan, where should the wider end of the bedpan be placed? - CORRECT ANSWER in alignment with the resident's buttocks" "The artificial opening in the abdomen of a resident with an ostomy is called a - CORRECT ANSWER stoma" "Which is true about nursing assistants and catheters? - CORRECT ANSWER NAs observe and report regarding catheters" "Which of the following statements is true of pain? - CORRECT ANSWER pain is a different experience for each person" "What is a guideline for good skin care? - CORRECT ANSWER check the resident's skin daily and report changes" "When a resident has left-sided weakness, which sleeve should be put on first? - CORRECT ANSWER left sleeve" "With whom may a nursing assistant share a resident's medical information? - CORRECT ANSWER other staff members involved in the resident's care" "How many rubber-tipped feet does a quad can have? - CORRECT ANSWER four" "If a nursing assistant sees a letter for the resident at the front desk, she should - CORRECT ANSWER take the opened letter to the resident's room" "Where should the nursing assistant stand when helping a resident who is recovering from a stroke to walk? - CORRECT ANSWER on the resident's weaker side" "When communicating with a resident who is visually-impaired, the nursing assistant should - CORRECT ANSWER tell the resident what the nursing assistant is doing while careing for him" "A nursing assistant should wear gloves when - CORRECT ANSWER giving perineal care to a resident" "In order to communicate with a resident who is hearing-impaired, the nursing assistant should - CORRECT ANSWER face the resident directly when speaking" "Before helping a resident eat, how should the nursing assistant position the resident? - CORRECT ANSWER sitting as upright as possible" "When speaking with residents, nursing assistants should - CORRECT ANSWER use simple, non-medical terms" "To prevent falls, a nursing assistant should - CORRECT ANSWER keep walkways free of clutter" "Which position is a resident in if he is lying on his stomach? - CORRECT ANSWER prone position" "When assisting a patient with dentures, a nursing assistant should - CORRECT ANSWER clean dentures should be returned to the resident or stored in a denture cup that is labeled" "When providing perineal care for a female resident, the nursing assistant should - CORRECT ANSWER wipe from front to back" "When observing catheters, a nursing assistant should be sure that - CORRECT ANSWER the drainage bag is kept lower than the hips or bladder" "Which member of the care team diagnoses disease and prescribes treatment? - CORRECT ANSWER physician (MD)" "A resident's proteced health information (PIH) may be shared with: - CORRECT ANSWER only those who need the information for care or processing of records" "What is an example of physical abuse? - CORRECT ANSWER pinching a resident" "What is the correct conversion of 4:10p.m. to military time? - CORRECT ANSWER 1610 hours" "Joking with a resident's roommate about the resident's incontinence is what type of abuse? - CORRECT ANSWER phychological abuse" "What is the correct conversion of 1900 hours to standard time? - CORRECT ANSWER 7:00p.m." "When should a nursing assistant identify a resident? - CORRECT ANSWER befrore helping with feeding" "What is an example of a normal change of aging? - CORRECT ANSWER weaker muscles" "When using a transfer belt, the NA should: - CORRECT ANSWER place it over a resident's clothing" "When leaving a resident's room, a nursing assistant should - CORRECT ANSWER restock supplies and leave the call light within reach" "What should a nursing assistant do each time a patient is repositioned? - CORRECT ANSWER should check residents'skin each time they are repositioned" "Which is the most essential nutrient for life? - CORRECT ANSWER water" "Which sense is usually last to leave the body when a person is dying? - CORRECT ANSWER hearing" "What is a function of the nervous system? - CORRECT ANSWER senses and interprets information from outside the body" "During a seizure an NA should - CORRECT ANSWER keep the resident safe" "The ability to think logically and quickly is called - CORRECT ANSWER cognition" "How can a nursing assistant help residents with their spirtual needs? - CORRECT ANSWER learn about resident's beliefs and listen carefully" "If a resident with Alzheimer's disease has problems with dressing, the nursing assistant should: - CORRECT ANSWER lay out clothes in the order they should be put on" "What is a type of advance directive: - CORRECT ANSWER Durable Power of Attorney for Health Care" "Which type of urine speciment does not include the first and last urine in the sample? - CORRECT ANSWER clean catch" "___________is maintaining equal intake and output. - CORRECT ANSWER fluid balance" "How should a resident with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) be positioned? - CORRECT ANSWER sitting upright"