CNA PRACTICE EXAMS QUIZ AND ANSWERS

CNA PRACTICE EXAMS QUIZ AND ANSWERS What is one important reason why the bed should remain wrinkle-free? - CORRECT ANSWER-to help keep the skin healthy and prevent pressure sores What is the term for a device that replaces a missing body pat? - CORRECT ANSWERprosthesis To convert four ounces of water to milliters (ml or mL), the nurse assistant should multiply four by: - CORRECT ANSWER-30 Which of the following healthcare settings is for people who will die in six months? - CORRECT ANSWER-hospice Which of the following abbreviations means "nothing by mouth"? - CORRECT ANSWER-NPO Exercises that put each joint through its full arc of motion are called: - CORRECT ANSWER-range of motion What is the medical term for high blood pressure? - CORRECT ANSWER-hypertension What is a task that is outside the scope of practice for an NA? - CORRECT ANSWERinserting tubes into a resident's body Standard Precautions should be practiced - CORRECT ANSWER-on every single person in your care Which kind of care helps restore a resident to the highest level of functioning possible? - CORRECT ANSWER-rehabilitation If an activity is not listed on the care plan, what is the responsibility of a NA? - CORRECT ANSWER-The NA should not perform the activity if it is not listed on the care plan. Restraints can be applied: - CORRECT ANSWER-only with a doctor's orders Generally, the last sense to leave a dying person is the sense of - CORRECT ANSWER-hearing What is a normal range of a blood pressure? - CORRECT ANSWER-varies 119/75 is an example Incontinence may be caused by: - CORRECT ANSWER-nervous system diseases Standing with the legs shoulder-width apart is using - CORRECT ANSWER-good body mechanics Aftr an amputation, a resident may experience phantom sensation. Phantom sensation is - CORRECT ANSWER-pain or sensation caused by remaining nerve endings How should a fracture pan be positioned? - CORRECT ANSWER-with the handle toward the foot of the bed What does palliative care involve? - CORRECT ANSWER-pain relief and comfort Nursing assistants do not usually perform procedures that require - CORRECT ANSWER-sterile technique Insulin reaction can be caused by - CORRECT ANSWER-too little food Which of the following is a requirement of OBRA? - CORRECT ANSWER-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? - CORRECT ANSWER-support the resident and his or her family and friends When should sheets be changed? - CORRECT ANSWER-whenever they are soiled, wrinkled, or damp What does the chain of command do? - CORRECT ANSWER-describes the line of authority What is a good way for a nursing assistant to respond to inappropriate sexual behavior? - CORRECT ANSWER-take the resident to a private area What should a nursing assistant do if she suspects a resident is being abused? - CORRECT ANSWER-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? - CORRECT ANSWER-offer frequent trips to the bathroom Which of the following is true of Transmission-Based Precautions? - CORRECT ANSWER-they are practiced in addition to Standard Precautions What can nursing assistants do in regards to IVs? - CORRECT ANSWER-Nursing assistants will observe the IV site for problems Passive range of motion exercises are done - CORRECT ANSWER-when a resident cannot move on her own Which of the following is used when documenting the amount of fluid a resident drinks? - CORRECT ANSWER-milliters When encountering a fire, a nursing assistant should first - CORRECT ANSWERremove resident from danger What is a common "cliche"? - CORRECT ANSWER-It will all work out in the end. What member of the care team might help a resident learn to use adaptive devices for eating or dressing? - CORRECT ANSWER-occupational therapist A way to prevent aspiration during oral care of unconscious residents include: - CORRECT ANSWER-using as little liquid as possible when giving oral care Providing privacy while giving care is a patient's - CORRECT ANSWER-legal right What is something a nursing assistant needs to observe and report regarding the musculoskeletal system: - CORRECT ANSWER-white, shiny, red, or warm areas over a joint What is one way a nursing assistant can promote a resident's independence? - CORRECT ANSWER-allowing a resident to do a task by himself no matter how long it takes hime To treat a minor burn, a nursing assistant should - CORRECT ANSWER-use cool, clean water For a nursing assitant, confidentiality means - CORRECT ANSWER-keeping private things private When leaving a resident's room, a nursing assistant should - CORRECT ANSWERrestock supplies and leave the call light within reach What should a nursing assistant do each time a patient is repositioned? - CORRECT ANSWER-should check residents'skin each time they are repositioned