CNA WRITTEN TEST QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
VERIFIED ANSWERS
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Terms in this set
When assisting a client in learning to use a
walker, it is importantto:
am
The correct answer is A. Standing behind him and using a
transfer belt protects both the client and the aide.
A. stand behind him and use a
Ex
transfer belt.
B. put padding all the way around the
top rim.
g
C. let him walk by himself so he gains
n
independence.
si
D. let him practice using the walker on
the day he is discharged.
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Urinary retention refers to The correct answer is B.
N
Urinary retention refers to an inability to urinate.
A. a normal output of urine. Retention of urine is a symptom that should be reported to
B. an inability to urinate. the charge nurse as soon as it is noted.
C.Incontinence.
D. a large output of urine
,Normal hearing loss in aging is The correct answer is A. Because of this aspect of
usually related to the ability to hear hearing loss, the aged hear well if you lower your
voice. Shouting in a high-pitched voice does not
A. high-pitched sounds. help.
B. loud sounds.
C. all sounds.
D. rapid speech.
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am
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The best way to safely identify your The correct answer is D. A confused patient may
patient is by answer to any name or lie down in any bed.
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A. asking his name.
B. calling his name and waiting for his
response.
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C. checking the bed plate.
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D. checking the name tag
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Mrs. Jones is on a bowel and bladder training The correct answer is A. The nurse aide should
program. She has not had a bowel movement report it to the charge nurse. Nurse aides cannot
for three days. order a procedure or increase fluids. Anything
What should the nurse aide do?
unusual must be reported to the nurse in charge.
A. Report it to the charge nurse.
B. Give the patient an enema.
C. Offer prune juice.
D. Increase fluids.
, The proper medical abbreviation for The correct answer is C. The proper medical
before meals is abbreviation for before meals is a.c.
A. p.c.
B.b.i.d.
C.a.c.
D.t.i.d.
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The proper medical term for high The correct answer is B. The proper medical term
blood pressure is for high blood pressure is hypertension
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A. diabetes.
B. hypertension.
C. hypotension.
D. CVA.
am
A patient who has difficulty chewing The correct answer is D. A mechanical soft diet is
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or swallowing will need what type of easy to chew, swallow, and digest.
diet?
ng
A. clear liquid
B. low residue
C. bland
si
D. mechanical soft
ur
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VERIFIED ANSWERS
26
20
Terms in this set
When assisting a client in learning to use a
walker, it is importantto:
am
The correct answer is A. Standing behind him and using a
transfer belt protects both the client and the aide.
A. stand behind him and use a
Ex
transfer belt.
B. put padding all the way around the
top rim.
g
C. let him walk by himself so he gains
n
independence.
si
D. let him practice using the walker on
the day he is discharged.
ur
Urinary retention refers to The correct answer is B.
N
Urinary retention refers to an inability to urinate.
A. a normal output of urine. Retention of urine is a symptom that should be reported to
B. an inability to urinate. the charge nurse as soon as it is noted.
C.Incontinence.
D. a large output of urine
,Normal hearing loss in aging is The correct answer is A. Because of this aspect of
usually related to the ability to hear hearing loss, the aged hear well if you lower your
voice. Shouting in a high-pitched voice does not
A. high-pitched sounds. help.
B. loud sounds.
C. all sounds.
D. rapid speech.
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20
am
Ex
The best way to safely identify your The correct answer is D. A confused patient may
patient is by answer to any name or lie down in any bed.
ng
A. asking his name.
B. calling his name and waiting for his
response.
si
C. checking the bed plate.
ur
D. checking the name tag
N
Mrs. Jones is on a bowel and bladder training The correct answer is A. The nurse aide should
program. She has not had a bowel movement report it to the charge nurse. Nurse aides cannot
for three days. order a procedure or increase fluids. Anything
What should the nurse aide do?
unusual must be reported to the nurse in charge.
A. Report it to the charge nurse.
B. Give the patient an enema.
C. Offer prune juice.
D. Increase fluids.
, The proper medical abbreviation for The correct answer is C. The proper medical
before meals is abbreviation for before meals is a.c.
A. p.c.
B.b.i.d.
C.a.c.
D.t.i.d.
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The proper medical term for high The correct answer is B. The proper medical term
blood pressure is for high blood pressure is hypertension
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A. diabetes.
B. hypertension.
C. hypotension.
D. CVA.
am
A patient who has difficulty chewing The correct answer is D. A mechanical soft diet is
Ex
or swallowing will need what type of easy to chew, swallow, and digest.
diet?
ng
A. clear liquid
B. low residue
C. bland
si
D. mechanical soft
ur
N
