CNA Practice Test 1 Questions And Answers

recognize the seriousness of the signs and observations and report immediately. - ANS-A resident tells the nurse aide that she has pain down her arms and into the jaw and that she feels nauseated. The nurse aide observes that the resident appears pale and is sweating. The nurse aide should? turn the resident onto one side to place the bedpan under the residents hips. - ANS- A resident, who is on bed rest, asks for a bedpan. The resident is not able to lift own hips to help with the placement of the bedpan. The best action by the nurse aide is to? A persons culture can affect response to pain. - ANS-Which of the following statements is true about how people experience pain? Ask the resident to stay still while the nurse aide calls for help. - ANS-A nurse aide walks into a resident's room and finds a resident on the floor. The resident says, "I fell down and I cannot move my arm." What should be the nurse aide's next action? Answering the residents call light quickly. - ANS-Which action is most helpful to help decrease a resident's incontinence? Report the swelling to the charge nurse - ANS-The nurse aide is bathing a resident and notices new swelling in the resident's ankles. Which of the following is the best response by the nurse aide? being consistent with carrying out the toilet schedule - ANS-The nurse aide's role in assisting with a bowel and bladder retraining program includes Ask if this is a normal pattern for the residents body - ANS-A resident reports having a very large bowel movement two days ago. What should the nurse aide do first? Report the residents behavior to the charge nurse - ANS-A nurse aide who is new to the unit, observes two residents go into a room and close the door. The nurse aide suspects that the two residents are going to have sex. What should the nurse aide do? Report the observation to the charge nurse - ANS-When bathing a resident, the nurse aide observes that the resident's great toe is red and swollen. Which of the following is the appropriate action by the nurse aide? report the skin opening to the charge nurse as soon as possible - ANS-When providing foot care, the nurse aide observes an open sore on the resident's foot. The nurse aide should to help prevent aspiration - ANS-If a resident is lying in bed vomiting, why does the nurse aide need to help the resident to turn onto the resident's side quickly? notice if the rhythm of the heart-beat is regular - ANS-When counting a resident's pulse, the nurse aide should avoid contact with the outside of the gloves - ANS-The goal when removing gloves that are soiled is to? call the charge nurse and remain with the resident - ANS-While receiving personal care in bed, a resident begins to have a seizure. The nurse aide should a pressure point - ANS-Areas of the body where bone lies close to the skin is known as? keeping the area where the catheter enters the body clean - ANS-When a resi dent has an indwelling urinary catheter, the nurse aide should expect that the resident's care plan will include? a residents complaint of chest pain - ANS-Which of the following should be reported to the charge nurse immediately? continue exercises but move onto another joint - ANS-While performing range of motion exercises, the nurse aide notices that the resident's elbow is stiff and will not bend. The nurse aide should "Would you prefer to walk a little later?" - ANS-The care plan requires that the resident be ambulated 100 feet twice a day at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. When the nurse aide arrives to walk the resident at 10 a.m., the resident refuses. Which of the following is the best response by the nurse aide? Try to find out if there is something the resident needs - ANS-A resident with dementia tries to get out of bed without help during the night. The care plan states the resident needs assistance to get out of bed. What should the nurse aide do first? Wear gloves for Standard Precautions - ANS-Which of the following describes an important requirement when providing colostomy care? restraint is applied following the manufacturer's instructions - ANS-When a resident wears a restraint, the nurse aide must make sure the? Stop the feeding and report the coughing to the charge nurse right away - ANS- When feeding a resident, the nurse aide notices that the resident keeps coughing after each drink of fluids. What is the appropriate response by the nurse aide? hold a warm, wet wash cloth against the face first - ANS-To help soften the beard before shaving with a disposable razor, the nurse aide should? joints tend to be less flexible as a person ages - ANS-Which statement is true about the effects of aging? dressing the resident in long sleeves - ANS-Which of the following actions helps to prevent skin tears? taking the measurement from head to heels while the resident is flat in bed - ANS- When a resident is unable to stand, the resident's height is generally obtained by? remove the resident from the room - ANS-A nurse aide enters a room to help the resident to the bathroom. A trash can in the room is on fire. What should the nurse aide do first? begin abdominal thrusts - ANS-A resident is choking. The first response by the nurse aide should be to? Check what scale is usually used for this resident - ANS-The nurse aide is to obtain a resident weight. The nurse aide should? measure the resident again - ANS-A resident says she is 5 feet 6 inches tall. When the nurse aide measures the resident's height, the resident is 5 feet 4 inches. What should the nurse aide do? "What do you like to do with your daughter when she gets home from school?" - ANS-A resident with dementia says, "I need to get home. My daughter's school bus is coming soon." The nurse aide knows the resident is confused because her only daughter just turned 60. What is the best response by the nurse aide? allow time for the resident to adjust to sitting at the edge of the bed - ANS-Before helping a resident to stand who has been lying in bed, the nurse aide needs to? shearing - ANS-When moving a resident in bed, a lift or turning sheet may be used to help prevent? after eating a meal - ANS-Residents are most likely to feel the urge to have a bowel movement? ask if there is something else the resident would like to eat - ANS-A resident says, "I am not going to eat this food. It is poisoned," What is the best response by the nurse aide? wait to take the vital signs after the minister has left - ANS-When going to take routine vital signs, the nurse aide discovers that a minister is praying with the resident. The nurse aide should? meat and eggs - ANS-Which foods are found on a high protein diet? become restless and agitated late in the day - ANS-"Sundowning" is a term used to describe when residents? Temperature, pulse, and respirations - ANS-The term vital signs refers to? providing opportunities for activity and periods for rest is important - ANS-Which of the following best describes the daily routine needs of residents with dementia? check to see if the tubing is kinked and draining properly - ANS-A resident with an indwelling catheter says, "I need to urinate." Which of the following is the best response by the nurse aide? the color of the residents toes - ANS-Which of the following is most important to closely observe when a resident wears elastic stockings, the type that are worn to help circulation? wear gloves when emptying the urinary drainage bag - ANS-A resident has a urinary catheter connected to a drainage bag. Which action by the nurse aide shows correct handling of the catheter and the urinary drainage bag while the resident is in bed? keep the resident positioned to avoid pressure on the hip - ANS-While bathing a resident who is comatose, the nurse aide notices a reddened area on the left hip. Once reported, the charge nurse is likely to request that the nurse aide? Cleaning a shower chair with a chemical cleanser - ANS-Which of the following is an example of disinfection? wet a towel or napkin with cool water and place against the injured area - ANS-While eating lunch, hot tea splashes on a resident's hand. The nurse aide's first response should be to? put the shirt sleeve on the right arm first, then the left arm - ANS-A resident has a contracture of the right arm. When putting on the resident's button -front shirt, the nurse aide should? remove the residents shoe and inspect foot - ANS-A nurse aide notices that a resident with dementia is walking with a limp on the right foot. The nurse aide's first response should be to? ask if the resident has another preference for bathing today - ANS-A resident is scheduled for a morning shower but is refusing to take one. The best response by the nurse aide is to? invite the resident to sit down at the piano with the nurse aide - ANS-The nurse aide notices that a resident with dementia keeps walking over to the piano, pausing there, touching the piano, and then walking away only to return again. Which of the following is the best action for the nurse aide to take? They shuffle their feet while taking small steps - ANS-Which of the following best describes how persons affected by Parkinson's disease typically walk? soaking the resident's feet for the foot care - ANS-It is most important for the nurse aide to check the temperature of the water before? allow the resident to talk about the resident who died - ANS-How should the nurse aide respond when a resident tries to talk about the recent death of another resident? get instructions from the nurse about how to toilet the resident - ANS-When helping admit a new resident, the nurse aide notices the resident's right -sided weakness from a stroke. The resident asks for help to the bathroom. Before assisting the resident, the nurse aide should? make sure the hearing aid is turned on - ANS-A resident who is wearing a hearing aid keeps asking the nurse aide to repeat information. Which of the following actions should the nurse aide do first? talk to the resident while providing care - ANS-When caring for a resident who is comatose, the nurse aide is expected to? whenever the resident is soiled with urine or stool - ANS-Which of the following is the most appropriate schedule for residents who are incontinent to receive perineal care? full assistance with the nurse aide taking the joints through exercises - ANS-How much assistance does a resident receiving PROM need from the nurse aide? understand that the husband wants staff aware of his wife's needs - ANS-When a resident's husband begins telling the nurse aide how to care for his wife, the nurse aide should? report the situation to the charge nurse's supervisor - ANS-A nurse aide hears the charge nurse scream at a resident. The nurse aide goes to the resident to provide immediate protection of the resident. The nurse aide should also? identifies protected health information that must remain confidential - ANS-The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) is important to the nurse aide because it? "Can I help you to the bathroom now?" - ANS-The resid ent is on a toileting schedule for bladder retraining. Which of the following is the best response by the nurse aide when it is time to toilet the resident? "Would you like it arranged for a priest to visit you?" - ANS-A resident who is Roman Catholic is dying. The resident comments that she has not be en to confession and she worries that she will die in a state of sin. Which of the following is the best response by the nurse aide? make sure the tubing is free of kinks - ANS-When a resident is receiving oxygen, the nurse aide should? ask the charge nurse for instructions on what assistance the resident needs. - ANS- A resident who was admitted today is sitting in a chair in his room. He asks for help to go to the bathroom. The nurse aide knows the resident's care plan has not been completed. To help the resident the nurse aide should? promote circulation at pressure points - ANS-Why should residents who are unable to change their own positions, have their positions changed by staff at least every two hours? attached to the seat of the wheelchair positioned below the level of the residents bladder - ANS-A resident has an indwelling urinary catheter. W hen the resident sits in a wheelchair, where should the nurse aide place the drainage bag? resident abuse - ANS-A nurse aide hears another staff member yelling and cursing at a resident. This is an example of? perineal area - ANS-cleaning which area of the body, is it important to change the spot on the washcloth for each washing and rinsing stroke? remove any residents near the fire - ANS-The first step the nurse aide should take when discovering a fire is to? purple - ANS-When a resident is dark skinned, the first signs of skin breakdown, instead of appearing pale or red, may appear? in the residents room - ANS-A resident who is in isolation needs a temperature taken several times a day. Where is the appropriate place for the thermometer to be kept? ways to best provide for the comfort of the resident - ANS-When a person is receiving end of life care, the residents care plan is likely to include?