for 2 hrs and you are assigned to
remove the restraints to reposition
the patient. Where should the
restraints be secured after
repositioning?
Elderly persons often do not Dehydration
experience thirst and are at risk of?
A patient that needs no nursing Assisted Living Facility
interventions ( such as injections, IV,
therapy, wound care, tube feedings or
intensive symptom monitoring) but is
unable to care for himself in his own
home would probably be found in a?
,A patient is recently diagnosed with "The nurse is the best to answer that question. Let me get her for you."
end stage renal disease. The nurse
has educated the patient on diet
modifications. Later, he says that he
can't remember what the nurse said
and asks you if he should have
pretzels or a candy bar. What is the
best response?
Which of the following settings a hospital
provides short term care and
stabilization for patients with acute (
sudden, immediate and severe) health
conditions?
When working with patients that DO Asking open ended questions and avoiding yes/no questions
NOT have dementia, what is an
appropriate communication method
to encourage conversation and
support the patient's emotional well-
being?
,Mrs. Hopkins was admitted to the Make sure her privacy is respected and knock before entering
nursing home last week after being
told that she can no longer live alone.
She has been seen frequently crying
and stated that, "It just doesn't feel
like home. I hate that people come in
and out of my room all the time
without notice. This is my bedroom. I
miss my privacy." What is a measure
you can take to help her adjust?
When wearing gloves to perform a after preparing supplies but immediately before beginning the skill on the
personal care skill that will expose the patient
CNA to body fluids, when should the
gloves be put on?
When should you enter a patient's Leave the room immediately and get the nurse's attention quickly.
room, he throws a telephone at you
and yells at you to get out. He is
pacing, appears agitated and is
mumbling to himself. As you retreat
toward the door, he lunges at you,
trying to grab your arm. What should
the CNA do?
CNAs should promote safety in Throw rugs
patient environments by removing?
, A nurse asks you to perform a task Refuse to perform the task for patient safety
that you haven't been trained for that
task, she gets mad and says, "it's not
that hard, just figure it out!". What is an
appropriate action?
Performing foot care regularly gives Notice any red areas, wounds, sores, rashes or other abnormalities
the CNA an opportunity to:
To properly perform the Heimlich Thrust firmly on the abdomen upward and inward from behind with a
Maneuver, you would? cupped fist
Which of the following is a normal Muscles weaken and lose muscle tone
sign of aging?
A female patient with a history of Report changes in sleep, personality and signs of stress in the patient to
seizures is admitted to your unit. What the nurse immediately
is an appropriate action to take to
ensure the patient's safety?
A patient with a wound, sore or Signs of infection (redness, warmth, drainage or odor)
incision should be monitored for?
A CNA is caring for an elderly patient Report the change to the nurse
who seems more confused today.
What is an appropriate action?
What is an important step to take Ask the patient to check the water temperature
before bathing a patient?