CNA CHAPTER 4 EXAM QUESTIONS AND DETAILED
ANSWERS|ALREADY GRADED A
Which anatomical term means toward the midline of the body?
A.) Lateral
B.) Proximal
C.) Medial
D.) Posterior Correct Ans- C.) Medial
A resident with AIDS who has nausea and is vomiting should eat
A.) Small, frequent meals
B.) Quickly
C.) High-fat fairy products
D.) Spicy foods Correct Ans- A.) Small, frequent meals
Which anatomical term means the front of the body?
A.) Anterior
B.) Inferior
C.) Superior
D.) Posterior Correct Ans- A.) Anterior
,Rheumatoid arthritis is an autoimmune illness. With an autoimmune
illness, the body's _______ system attacks normal tissue
A.) Lympthatic
B.) Immune
C.) Circulatory
D.) Endocrine Correct Ans- B.) Immune
Which of the following statements is true of skin?
A.) It feels heat, cold, pain, touch, and pressure
B.) It becomes more elastic as a person ages
C.) It is the chemical substance that is created by the body and controls
body functions
D.) It becomes thicker as a person ages Correct Ans- A.) It feels heat,
cold, pain, touch and pressure
What should an NA do when providing oral care for a resident with
cancer?
A.) The NA should use a commercial mouth wash for rinsing
B.) The NA should use a hard-bristled toothbrush
C.) The NA should assist the resident with brushing and flossing
regularly
, D.) The NA should avoid giving oral care or give limited oral care
Correct Ans- C.) The NA should assist the resident with brushing and
flossing regularly
A resident with a head or spinal cord injury should be repositioned at
least every ______ hours
A.) 2
B.) 3
C.) 4
D.) 5 Correct Ans- A.) 2
One way a nursing assistant can help with normal changes of aging
related to the integumentary system is to
A.) Withhold fluids so a resident will not go to the bathroom often
B.) Clip toenails frequently
C.) Keep sheets wrinkle-free
D.) Rub lotion into red or irritated spots on the resident's skin Correct
Ans- C.) Keep sheets wrinkle-free
Which of the following is true of muscles?
A.) They provide movement of body parts
B.) Two muscles meet at a joint
ANSWERS|ALREADY GRADED A
Which anatomical term means toward the midline of the body?
A.) Lateral
B.) Proximal
C.) Medial
D.) Posterior Correct Ans- C.) Medial
A resident with AIDS who has nausea and is vomiting should eat
A.) Small, frequent meals
B.) Quickly
C.) High-fat fairy products
D.) Spicy foods Correct Ans- A.) Small, frequent meals
Which anatomical term means the front of the body?
A.) Anterior
B.) Inferior
C.) Superior
D.) Posterior Correct Ans- A.) Anterior
,Rheumatoid arthritis is an autoimmune illness. With an autoimmune
illness, the body's _______ system attacks normal tissue
A.) Lympthatic
B.) Immune
C.) Circulatory
D.) Endocrine Correct Ans- B.) Immune
Which of the following statements is true of skin?
A.) It feels heat, cold, pain, touch, and pressure
B.) It becomes more elastic as a person ages
C.) It is the chemical substance that is created by the body and controls
body functions
D.) It becomes thicker as a person ages Correct Ans- A.) It feels heat,
cold, pain, touch and pressure
What should an NA do when providing oral care for a resident with
cancer?
A.) The NA should use a commercial mouth wash for rinsing
B.) The NA should use a hard-bristled toothbrush
C.) The NA should assist the resident with brushing and flossing
regularly
, D.) The NA should avoid giving oral care or give limited oral care
Correct Ans- C.) The NA should assist the resident with brushing and
flossing regularly
A resident with a head or spinal cord injury should be repositioned at
least every ______ hours
A.) 2
B.) 3
C.) 4
D.) 5 Correct Ans- A.) 2
One way a nursing assistant can help with normal changes of aging
related to the integumentary system is to
A.) Withhold fluids so a resident will not go to the bathroom often
B.) Clip toenails frequently
C.) Keep sheets wrinkle-free
D.) Rub lotion into red or irritated spots on the resident's skin Correct
Ans- C.) Keep sheets wrinkle-free
Which of the following is true of muscles?
A.) They provide movement of body parts
B.) Two muscles meet at a joint
