Illinois CNA state exam questions 2023/2024 with complete solution

What part of the hand washing procedure gets rid of germs/pathogens? - Friction When feeding a resident, who chooses what he or she is fed next? - The resident What is it called when you see someone else commit an unsafe action, or harm or put a resident in danger and you do not report it? - Aiding and abetting What should a CNA do if they smell alcohol on the breath of a coworker? - Tell the nurse There are 4 resident call lights on, which one is the biggest emergency that the nurse needs to be told about? - a. Resident is thirsty b. Resident needs to urinate c. Resident has been sitting in the wheelchair a long time and wants to go back to bed Answer: d. Resident who has shortness of breath A resident has respirations of 32bpm. What is the medical term for this? - Tachypnea A resident is complaining of a headache, sissiness and his skin is cold and clammy. They are probably experiencing what condition? - Hypoglycemia - "Warm and dry - Blood sugar High" "Cold and clammy-Eat some candy" What is the main focus for the resident in RESTORATIVE CARE? - The resident's abilities and strengths How do you transport someone in a geriatric chair? - Push it like a wheelchair After a resident is discharged, what is the procedure called that the CNA does when cleaning a room? Wen cleaning a whirlpool bath, what do you do? - Disinfection NOT Sterilization A CNA finds a frayed cord on the call light. What should she do? - Call maintenance. Don't try an fix it. Don't use until it is fixed. Maintenance is in charge of electrical equipment and problems. A CNA checks a resident's blood pressure and gets a reading of 160/94. What should she do next? - Recheck the BP and report it to the nurse. A resident gets a call while they are at an activity, what should you do? - Take a message and have the resident call back later.