CNA Competency exam| 143 questions| with complete solutions

How long should you soak a patient's fingernails before performing nail care? Correct answers 10-20 minutes (in warm water) Some patients may have special nail care instructions due to circulatory issues in the hands or feet. Name two diseases that are likely causes of these circulatory issues. correct answers Raynaud's disease and diabetes Signs and symptoms of shock may include correct answers low blood pressure, tachycardia (rapid hears rate), clammy & pale skin What are the two parts of the nervous system? correct answers CNA-central nervous system (the brain & the spinal cord) and PNS- peripheral nervous system (the body's nerves) When not in use, where should dentures be stored? correct answers In a denture cup filled with clean water --Storing your dentures in a cup filled with clean water helps prevent damage to the dentures. When helping a patient who is recovering from a stroke to walk, the nurse aide should assist where? correct answers on the patient's weak side When providing mouth care to a patient, which position should they be in? correct answers Fowler's -Fowler's is an upright position that helps minimize aspiration. When feeding a patient, how often should you offer fluids? correct answers At minimum, every 3 to 4 bites of food When shaving a patient, you should always shave in the direction of what? correct answers hair growth --When shaving a patient's face, you should shave downward; when shaving the neck, you should shave upward. What is a partial bath? correct answers A partial bath occurs in bed. It differs from a complete bed bath in that the patient is able to perform some of the bath himself, and the healthcare worker is only there for assistance. When is the best time to bathe a patient? correct answers When they choose. --Although this may be inconvenient to the busy schedule of the nursing assistant, patients have the right to choose when and how often they bathe. What are some ways you can ensure a safe showering experience for your independent patient? correct answers Check the water tempe