CNA Practice Exam

CNA Practice Exam What is one important reason why the bed should remain wrinkle-free? - to help keep the skin healthy and prevent pressure sores What is the term for a device that replaces a missing body pat? - prosthesis To convert four ounces of water to milliters (ml or mL), the nurse assistant should multiply four by: - 30 Which of the following healthcare settings is for people who will die in six months? - hospice Which of the following abbreviations means "nothing by mouth"? - NPO Exercises that put each joint through its full arc of motion are called: - range of motion What is the medical term for high blood pressure? - hypertension What is a task that is outside the scope of practice for an NA? - inserting tubes into a resident's body Standard Precautions should be practiced - on every single person in your care Which kind of care helps restore a resident to the highest level of functioning possible? - rehabilitation If an activity is not listed on the care plan, what is the responsibility of a NA? - The NA should not perform the activity if it is not listed on the care plan. Restraints can be applied: - only with a doctor's orders Generally, the last sense to leave a dying person is the sense of - hearing What is a normal range of a blood pressure? - varies 119/75 is an example Incontinence may be caused by: - nervous system diseases Standing with the legs shoulder-width apart is using - good body mechanics Aftr an amputation, a resident may experience phantom sensation. Phantom sensation is - pain or sensation caused by remaining nerve endings How should a fracture pan be positioned? - with the handle toward the foot of the bed What does palliative care involve? - pain relief and comfort Nursing assistants do not usually perform procedures that require - sterile technique Insulin reaction can be caused by - too little food Which of the following is a requirement of OBRA? - 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? - support the resident and his or her family and friends When should sheets be changed? - whenever they are soiled, wrinkled, or damp What does the chain of command do? - describes the line of authority What is a good way for a nursing assistant to respond to inappropriate sexual behavior? - take the resident to a private area What should a nursing assistant do if she suspects a resident is being abused? - 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? - offer frequent trips to the bathroom Which of the following is true of Transmission-Based Precautions? - they are practiced in addition to Standard Precautions What can nursing assistants do in regards to IVs? - Nursing assistants will observe the IV site for problems