cna final exam review 100 questions
What is one important reason why bed linens should remain wrinkle-free? - ANSTo help keep
the skin healthy and prevent pressure ulcers
What is the term for a device that replaces a missing body part? - ANSProsthesis
Exercises that put each joint through its full arc of motion are called - ANSRange of motion
Which of the following is the correct way to remove a gown? - ANSUnfasten gown at neck and
waist and roll the dirty side in while holding gown away from the body.
How many times can disposable gloves be worn before being discarded? - ANSOne time
To best communicate with a visually impaired resident, the NA should - ANSIdentify herself
when she enters the room
The best way for an NA to provide foot care for a diabetic resident is to - ANSObserve the feet
regularly for signs of sores or infection
If a resident starts to fall, the best thing an NA can do is to - ANSWiden her stance and bring the
resident's body close to her
An NA should use friction for at least _____ seconds when washing her hands. - ANS20
Which of the following is a term for a legal document that designates what kind of care a person
wants if he is unable to make that decision himself? - ANSAdvance directive
Which temperature site is generally considered to be the most accurate? - ANSRectum (rectal)
Which of the following tasks is outside the scope of practice for an NA? - ANSPrescribing a new
medication
How should the NA respond if a resident tries to give him a gift? - ANSThe NA should refuse the
gift but say thank you.
What does the term empathy mean? - ANSEmpathy means being able to identify with the
feelings of others.
To monitor a resident's pulse rate, the NA will most commonly check the ___ pulse. - ANSRadial
, Slapping, shoving, and rough handling are all considered to be a type of _________ -
ANSPhysical abuse
With which of the following people may an NA share a resident's medical information? -
ANSResident's doctor
Which of the following sentences is an example of a fact? - ANSMr. Gomez ate half of his
scrambled egg.
Which is/are the most essential nutrient(s) for life? - ANSWater
Objective information is - ANSInformation collected using the senses
Which of the following statements is true of documentation? - ANSNAs should document care
right after it has been done.
Standard Precautions should be practiced - ANSOn every single person in the NA's care
Which of the following statements is true of handwashing? - ANSAn NA should wash her hands
before and after touching a resident.
Using proper body mechanics includes - ANSStanding with the legs shoulder-width apart
What is one of the first signs that a pressure ulcer is forming? - ANSDiscoloration of the skin
Which of the following is an example of a physical need? - ANSFood
Which of the following remarks is a cliché? - ANS"It will all work out in the end."
In which type of environment do microorganisms grow best? - ANSDark
An axillary temperature is measured - ANSIn the armpit
If a resident has just had a glass of iced tea, how long should the NA wait before measuring the
resident's temperature via the oral method? - ANS10 to 20 minutes
Which of the following abbreviations means nothing by mouth? - ANSNPO
Which of the following canes has four rubber-tipped feet? - ANSQuad cane
In which of the following situations must a nursing assistant always wear gloves? - ANSWhile
shaving a resident
What is one important reason why bed linens should remain wrinkle-free? - ANSTo help keep
the skin healthy and prevent pressure ulcers
What is the term for a device that replaces a missing body part? - ANSProsthesis
Exercises that put each joint through its full arc of motion are called - ANSRange of motion
Which of the following is the correct way to remove a gown? - ANSUnfasten gown at neck and
waist and roll the dirty side in while holding gown away from the body.
How many times can disposable gloves be worn before being discarded? - ANSOne time
To best communicate with a visually impaired resident, the NA should - ANSIdentify herself
when she enters the room
The best way for an NA to provide foot care for a diabetic resident is to - ANSObserve the feet
regularly for signs of sores or infection
If a resident starts to fall, the best thing an NA can do is to - ANSWiden her stance and bring the
resident's body close to her
An NA should use friction for at least _____ seconds when washing her hands. - ANS20
Which of the following is a term for a legal document that designates what kind of care a person
wants if he is unable to make that decision himself? - ANSAdvance directive
Which temperature site is generally considered to be the most accurate? - ANSRectum (rectal)
Which of the following tasks is outside the scope of practice for an NA? - ANSPrescribing a new
medication
How should the NA respond if a resident tries to give him a gift? - ANSThe NA should refuse the
gift but say thank you.
What does the term empathy mean? - ANSEmpathy means being able to identify with the
feelings of others.
To monitor a resident's pulse rate, the NA will most commonly check the ___ pulse. - ANSRadial
, Slapping, shoving, and rough handling are all considered to be a type of _________ -
ANSPhysical abuse
With which of the following people may an NA share a resident's medical information? -
ANSResident's doctor
Which of the following sentences is an example of a fact? - ANSMr. Gomez ate half of his
scrambled egg.
Which is/are the most essential nutrient(s) for life? - ANSWater
Objective information is - ANSInformation collected using the senses
Which of the following statements is true of documentation? - ANSNAs should document care
right after it has been done.
Standard Precautions should be practiced - ANSOn every single person in the NA's care
Which of the following statements is true of handwashing? - ANSAn NA should wash her hands
before and after touching a resident.
Using proper body mechanics includes - ANSStanding with the legs shoulder-width apart
What is one of the first signs that a pressure ulcer is forming? - ANSDiscoloration of the skin
Which of the following is an example of a physical need? - ANSFood
Which of the following remarks is a cliché? - ANS"It will all work out in the end."
In which type of environment do microorganisms grow best? - ANSDark
An axillary temperature is measured - ANSIn the armpit
If a resident has just had a glass of iced tea, how long should the NA wait before measuring the
resident's temperature via the oral method? - ANS10 to 20 minutes
Which of the following abbreviations means nothing by mouth? - ANSNPO
Which of the following canes has four rubber-tipped feet? - ANSQuad cane
In which of the following situations must a nursing assistant always wear gloves? - ANSWhile
shaving a resident
