University of Miami NUR 308 CNA Practice Test 1 QUESTION AND ANSWERS 2021

1. Which of the following should you observe and record when admitting a patient? • a. color of the stool and amount of urine voided • b. how much the patient has eaten and drunk • c. bruises, marks, rashes, or broken skin • d. requests the patient makes Answer: _C__ 2. When responding to a patient on the intercom, you should • a. ask for the patient’s name • b. say, May I help you? • c. give your name and position • d. say, The nurse will answer your call Answer: __C_ 3. Which of the following things should you do to familiarize a new patient with his or her surroundings? • a. show the patient where the call bell is and how to work it • b. tell the patient not to operate the TV • c. ask visitors to leave the room while you finish admitting the patient • d. raise the side rails of the bed and raise the bed to high position Answer: _A__ 4. When arranging a patient’s room, you should do all of the following EXCEPT • a. check signal cords • b. fix the back and knee rests as directed • c. administer medications • d. check lighting Answer: _C__ 5. When assisting a patient in and out of bed, you should always • a. employ body mechanic techniques • b. get another person to help • c. pull the patient’s feet out first, and then lift the back up • d. put shoes on the patient because the patient may slip Answer: __A_ 6. When should you wash your hands? • a. when you notice they look or feel dirty This study source was downloaded by from CourseH on :09:50 GMT -05:00 • b. when the head nurse tells you to • c. at least twice a day • d. before and after contact with a patient Answer: _D__ 7. Which of the following is the correct procedure for serving a meal to a patient who must be fed? • a. serve the tray along with all the other trays, and then come back to feed the patient • b. bring the tray to the patient last; feed after you have served all the other patients • c. bring the tray into the room when you are ready to feed the patient • d. have the kitchen hold the tray for one hour Answer: _C__ 8. A newly admitted patient has dirty fingernails. When giving the patient a bath, you should first • a. soak the nails • b. trim the nails • c. apply extra lotion • d. clean the nails with a metal file Answer: _A__ 9. When you move a patient on a stretcher, you should stand at the patient’s • a. right side • b. left side • c. head • d. feet Answer: _C__ 10. The most serious problem that wrinkles in the bedclothes can cause is • a. restlessness • b. sleeplessness • c. decubitus ulcers • d. bleeding and shock Answer: _C__ 11. When making a bed, you can save steps and time if you • a. assemble all needed linen before starting to make the bed • b. tuck in bottom linen and top linen at the foot of bed before going to the head of bed • c. use only fitted sheets • d. ask for help from the head nurse Answer: A___