CNA Certified Nursing Assistant Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

1) Edward IP suffered from serious kidney disease. As a result. Edward became eligible for Medicare coverage due to end-stage renal disease (ESRD). A close relative donated their kidney and Edward successfully underwent transplant surgery 12 months ago. Edward is now age 50 and asks you if his Medicare coverage will continue, what should you say? - ANSWER>>Individuals eligible for Medicare based on ESRD generally lose eligibility 36 months after the month in which the individua...

1. An older adult presents with severe abdominal pain. The husband reports that earlier in the afternoon, the patient's abdominal hernia had been firm and bulged out 4 inches (10.2 cm). The patient had him press on the hernia and immediately felt burning pain throughout the abdomen. Which of the following is the nurse practitioners' NEXT action? 1. Abdominal CT scan 2. Complete blood count with differential 3. Abdominal ultrasound 4. Referral to the ED - CORRECT ANSWER -4. Referral t...

Which one of the following statements is TRUE regarding the use of antidepressants for smoking cessation? - ANSWER: Bupropion is contraindicated in a patient with an eating disorder The number 1 cause of preventable morbidity and mortality in the US today is which of the following? - ANSWER: Tobacco Which of the following statements is true regarding alcohol abuse counseling? - ANSWER: The USPSTF recommends screening and counseling adults the risks of alcohol misuse Which immunizati...

CNA Written Exam (answered) 100% correct-2023.

The recommended HFF for recording electocardiograph channel is - Answer 70Hz Which of the following would best describe rhythmic movement disorder? 1. Minimum frequency of 0.3Hz 2. Max frequency of 2.0Hz 3. Min number of 4 rhythmic movements a.1,2 b.2,3 c.1,3 d.1,2,3 - Answer b A 14 year old boy is undergoing an overnight sleep study and has been stared on CPAP. The pt is currently on 8cmH2O CPAP. What is the recommended max CPAP pressure for this pt - Answer 20cmH2O What...

Definition: It is a rapid decrease in lower limb blood flow due to acute occlusion of peripheral artery or bypass graft. Criteria for diagnosis • Medical history – underlying occlusive vascular disease. • Visual exam, palpation, and doppler exam of peripheral arterial pulse using vascular ultrasonography and contrast-enhanced computed tomography (CT). Simple CT can also be performed if contraindicated such as renal dysfunction or allergy. • Symptoms develop rapidly. • Six P’s...

Question 1 A patient has experienced nausea and vomiting, headache, malaise, low grade fever, abdominal cramps, and watery diarrhea for 72 hours. His white count is elevated with a shift to the left. He is requesting medication for diarrhea. What is the most appropriate response? The main focus of treatment is to prevent dehydration by drinking plenty of fluids. In severe cases, hospitalization and intravenous fluids are necessary. Over-the-counter oral rehydration solutions (OHS), such a...

This score measures your performance on the Student Performance Index in relation to other students in comparable academic programs. Your instructor has chosen to scale your Student Performance Index score so that the average score on the index is a 80.0%. This score may not be your final grade if your instructor chooses to include additional components, such as documentation or time spent.

The following table summarizes your performance on each section of the case, whether you completed that section or not. Time spent: 8hr 8min 2sec Status: Submitted Case Section Status Your Score Time spent Performance Details Total Score 77% History Done 97% 1hr 3min 48sec 90 questions asked, 27 correct, 1 missed relative to the case's list Physical exams Done 76% 1hr 16min 44sec 45 exams performed, 10 correct, 2 partially correct, 1 missed relative to the case's list Key ...

he patient is a 65-year-old female with an cute onset of lower back pain 7/10 complaint radiating down the right leg that started 2 days ago. Physical exam reveals elevated BP (136/80 mmHg), right lower extremity (RLE) sensory and motor deficits, right patellar tension (hyporeflexia), positive right straight leg raising (SLR), and positive contralateral SLR. History is significant for asthma, hypertension, osteoporosis, postmenopausal state; total abdominal hysterectomy with bilateral ...