Certified Nursing Assistant | CNA Final Exam - Questions and Answers

Certified Nursing Assistant | CNA Final Exam - Questions and Answers A resident is 55 years old. The person needs rehabilitation after hip replacement surgery. You take the person's tympanic membrane temperature. Which measure is correct? 98.6 You are taking an oral temperature with a glass thermometer. How long do you have to leave the thermometer in place? 2 to 3 minutes You are taking an axillary temperature with a glass thermometer. How long do you have to leave it in place? 5 to 10 minutes To rinse a glass thermometer, you need to use Cold water A person is receiving oxygen. When measuring temperature, you CANNOT use the Oral site A person in unconscious. When measuring temperature, you CANNOT use the Oral site A person has a convulsive disorder. When measuring temperature, you CANNOT use the Oral site To take a rectal temperature, the person needs to be In Sim's position For an adult, which pulse rate is reported to the nurse at once? 110 Your agency uses electronic BP equipment. Why do you still need to feel pulses? The rate is given but not the rhythm or force How many staff members are needed to take an apical-radial pulse? 2 Which systolic pressure should you report at once? 80 You cannot hear a person's BP, if after taking it again. What should you do? Tell the RN Why is pain usually worse at night? There are fewer distractions and the person has more time to think These statements are about pain. Which is INCORRECT? The ability to feel pain increases with aging The nurse assesses that a resident has pain. The following measures are on the person's care plan. Which should you question? Do not allow visitors A resident has pain. The person is taught how to breathe deeply and slowly and how to contract and relax muscle groups. What is this called? Relaxation You are admitting a new patient. To find out the person's name Check the admission form You are admitting a new resident. You should do the following EXCEPT Discuss the person's diagnoses and medical history Melena is A black, tarry stool The nurse asks you to collect a random urine specimen. Which is CORRECT No special measures are needed The nurse asks you to collect a 24-hr urine specimen. Which is CORRECT The first void is discarded When collecting a sputum specimen, the person coughs up sputum from the Bronchi and trachea Oral care before collecting a sputum specimen involves Rinsing with clear water A person fell and fractured his right hip. He is scheduled for surgery in the morning to repair the fracture. This is Urgent surgery You will help prepare the person for surgery. Your role involves Explaining the care you will give You assist with pre-operative personal care. Which is CORRECT? Makeup, nail polish, and fake nails are removed before surgery