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CNA FINAL EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS..
An acute illness is - ANSWER A sudden illness from which the person is expectedto recover
Persons living in nursing centers are called - ANSWER residents The nursing team involves the following except - ANSWER Doctors You have an important role in meeting standards and in the survey process. Youmust do the following except - ANSWER Interview patients and family
The Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1987 is a - ANSWER Federal Law OBRA requires retraining and/or new competency evaluation for persons who -ANSWER Have not worked as a nursing assistant for 2 years
Does a nurse have to delegate a task to you? - ANSWER No. The nurse makesdelegation decisions that are best for the person
A nursing assistant is also an EMT who works for the fire dept. In her EMT role,she is allowed to start IVs. On the weekend, she works as a nursing assistant at a nursing center. The RN asks her to start an IV on a resident. What should thenursing assistant do? - ANSWER Politely refuse to do the task and explain why
Unlawful restraint or restriction of a person's movement is - ANSWER Falseimprisonment
You see a nursing assistant hitting a resident. What should you do? - ANSWERTell the nurse
Work ethics mean - ANSWER Behavior in the workplace You should wear a wristwatch that - ANSWER Has a sweep hand Treating the person with dignity is - ANSWER Respectfulness A nursing center wants to hire you. Which is NOT required? - ANSWER A photo You see two health team members talking quietly to each other. You tell yourco-worker what you overhear. This is - ANSWER Gossip
You need to talk to the nurse about a patient or resident. Where should you dothis? - ANSWER In private
Before leaving the unit for a break, you need to - ANSWER Tell the nurse A patient's care is assigned to Sally. The patient needs to use the bathroom. Sally
You can help a new resident fel safe and secure by - ANSWER Listening to theperson's concerns
Family and friends usually help meet the person's - ANSWER Love and belongingneeds
Which is a common response to illness and disability - ANSWER Anger You ask a patient a question. You should - ANSWER Give the person time toprocess what you asked
Which is important when communicating with persons who are disabled? -ANSWER Your attitude
The process of cell division in called - ANSWER Mitosis The point at which two or more bones meet is a - ANSWER Joint Which is NOT a main part of the brain? - ANSWER Spinal cord Another name for the trachea is the - ANSWER windpipe Which separates the lungs from the abdominal cavity? - ANSWER The diaphragm
The process of breaking food down physically and chemically for absorption anduse by the body is - ANSWER Digestion
Digestion begins in the - ANSWER Mouth The stomach is located in the - ANSWER Upper left part of the abdominal cavity(LUQ)
The urinary system - ANSWER Removes waste products from the blood Too little thyroid hormone results in the following EXCEPT - ANSWER Too muchsugar in the blood
The rate of growth and development is the same for each person - ANSWERFalse
Which is a developmental task of adolescence - ANSWER Accepting changes inthe body and appearance
During middle adulthood several physical changes occur. Which is CORRECT? -ANSWER It is common to need eyeglasses
Geriatrics is - ANSWER The care of aging people
correct? - ANSWER Smoking is not allowed where oxygen is being used The safe use of electrical equipment involves the following except - ANSWERStanding in water
When transferring a person to or from a wheelchair - ANSWER The wheels mustbe locked
These statements are about preventing falls. Which is incorrect? - ANSWER Youcan borrow a residents wheelchair for another person
Bed rails are considered restraints if the person cannot lower them without help- ANSWER True
Restraints are used - ANSWER When other measures fail to protect the person Restraints are used to - ANSWER Treat medical symptoms These statements are about restraints. Which is incorrect - ANSWER Restraintsdecrease confusion and agitation
Which is a restraint? - ANSWER A chair with an attached tray table A resident keeps trying to pull out her feeding tube. Which restraint is the least
restrictive? - ANSWER Mitt restraints Mitt restraints prevent - ANSWER Finger use Items are sterilized in - ANSWER An autoclave A person has protection against a certain disease. The person has - ANSWERImmunity
Sterile means - ANSWER The absence of all microbes To control the spread of microbes, you should do the following except - ANSWERShake linens and equipment to remove dust
Which of the following will not control portals of entry? - ANSWER Wiping fromthe rectum to the urethra
Clean gloves have contact with clean sheets. Which statement is correct? -ANSWER The gloves and the sheets are still clean
Always practice Standard Precautions in home settings - ANSWER True Which is incorrect about masks? - ANSWER They are NOT reusable
A resident has weakness on her left side. You are transferring her from the bedto the wheelchair. Where should you position the wheelchair? - ANSWER Next to the bed on her right side A transfer belt is not needed to transfer a resident from the bed to a chair. Forthe transfer, how should you hold onto the person? - ANSWER Place your hands under the person's arms and around her shoulder blades You are going to transfer a resident from the wheelchair back to bed. Whereshould you position the wheelchair? - ANSWER On the person's strong side
The nursing center has a new mechanical life. Which statement is correct? -ANSWER You need to be trained in its use
A patient has slid down in the wheelchair. The person cannot assist withrepositioning. To safely reposition the person - ANSWER A mechanical lift is used
Symptoms are - ANSWER Subjective data Information that you can see, hear, feel, or smell is - ANSWER Objective data Which vessels carry blood away from the heart? - ANSWER Arteries You give wrong information on a job application. This is - ANSWER Fraud
Being dependable means the following except - ANSWER Being eager to learn Persons needing respite care - ANSWER Are admitted to nursing centers forshort stays
A person is in a coma. This means that the person - ANSWER Cannot respond toothers
The musculoskeletal system does the following except - ANSWER Helps regulatebody temperature
A resident's son is visiting. Which will NOT protect the residents privacy -ANSWER Exposing the residents body in front of her son
The white of the eye is the - ANSWER Sclera After water is absorbed from chyme, the remaining semi-solid material is called -ANSWER Feces
Your work is causing you stress. What should you do? - ANSWER Talk to thenurse
Who helps patients, residents, and families with social, emotional, andenvironmental issues affecting illness and recovery? - ANSWER The social worker
Flatus is - ANSWER Gas or air passed through the anus Which foods are needed for normal bowel movements - ANSWER Fruits andvegetables
Which does not slow the passage of feces through intestines - ANSWER Exerciseand activity
You are assisting a resident with elimination. You ned ot do the following except- ANSWER Stand next to the person until the person is finished
A resident complains of diarrhea. The person needs assistance with ambulation.When the person's signal light is on, you need to - ANSWER Answer promptly
A person has fecal incontinence. The following measures are part of the careplan. Which should you questions? - ANSWER Empty ostomy pouch when feces are present A patient complains of flatulence. The person has the following food choices.Which does NOT cause flatulence? - ANSWER Potatoes
You do not administer an enema that contains - ANSWER A drug After giving an oil-retention enema, the person is left in the - ANSWER Sim's orleft side-lying position
These statements are about colostomies. Which is incorrect? - ANSWER Themore colon remaining, the more liquid the stool
Which vitamin is needed for blood clotting? - ANSWER Vitamin K OBRA requires the following for foods served in long-term care centers EXCEPT -ANSWER That food be prepared and seasoned in a certain way
Food must be served - ANSWER Promptly A person is on a high-calorie diet. Which is CORRECT? - ANSWER There aredietary increases in all foods
A person's 24-hr fluid intake was 1500 mL. You know this amount - ANSWER Isbelow normal requirements
Defrosting frozen food on the counter at room temp. prevents the growth ofpathogens - ANSWER False
Giving nutrients through a catheter inserted into a vein is - ANSWER Parenteralnutrition
After a tube feeding, the person is positioned in semi-fowler's position for -ANSWER 1 to 2 hours
use the - ANSWER Oral site To take a rectal temperature, the person needs to be - ANSWER In Sim's position For an adult, which pulse rate is reported to the nurse at once? - ANSWER 110 Your agency uses electronic BP equipment. Why do you still need to feel pulses?- ANSWER The rate is given but not the rhythm or force
How many staff members are needed to take an apical-radial pulse? - ANSWER 2 Which systolic pressure should you report at once? - ANSWER 80 You cannot hear a person's BP, if after taking it again. What should you do? -ANSWER Tell the RN
Why is pain usually worse at night? - ANSWER There are fewer distractions andthe person has more time to think
These statements are about pain. Which is INCORRECT? - ANSWER The ability tofeel pain increases with aging
The nurse assesses that a resident has pain. The following measures are on theperson's care plan. Which should you question? - ANSWER Do not allow visitors
A resident has pain. The person is taught how to breath deeply and slowly andhow to contract and relax muscle groups. What is this called? - ANSWER Relaxation You are admitting a new patient. To find out the person's name - ANSWER Checkthe admission form
You are admitting a new resident. You should do the following EXCEPT -ANSWER Discuss the person's diagnoses and medical history
Melena is - ANSWER A black, tarry stool The nurse asks you to collect a random urine specimen. Which is CORRECT -ANSWER No special measures are needed
The nurse asks you to collect a 24-hr urine specimen. Which is CORRECT -ANSWER The first void is discarded
When collecting a sputum specimen, the person coughs up sputum from the -ANSWER Bronchi and trachea
Oral care before collecting a sputum specimen involves - ANSWER Rinsing withclear water
An open wound made by a sharp object is - ANSWER A puncture wound Which statement about skin tears is INCORRECT? - ANSWER Skin tears usuallyoccur over a bony area
Persons at risk for pressure ulcers are repositioned every - ANSWER 1 to 2 hours An open wound on the foot caused by complications from diabetes is - ANSWERA diabetic foot ulcer
Bleeding stops and a scab forms during the - ANSWER Inflammatory phase ofwound healing
Which is NOT a purpose of wound dressings? - ANSWER Prevent moisture Which is not a purpose of wound dressings? - ANSWER Promote arterial andvenous circulation
Binders are applied to the following areas EXCEPT - ANSWER The arms and legs Binders do the following EXCEPT - ANSWER Prevent infection When heat is applied, the skin is - ANSWER Red and warm
Which is a dry-heat application - ANSWER Aquathermia pad The nurse delegates a hot compress to you. To maintain temperature, the nursemight ask you to - ANSWER Apply an aquathermia pad over the compress
During a sitz bath, you need to carefully observe the person for - ANSWERWeakness and faintness
You are going to apply an aquathermia pad. Which statement is INCORRECT? -ANSWER Pins are used to secure the pad in place
An aquathermia pad is not placed under a body part because - ANSWER Heatcannot escape
The following devices are filled with crushed ice EXCEPT - ANSWER Coldcompress
A warming blanket is needed. After placing it on the bed, it is covered with -ANSWER A sheet
Bloody sputum is - ANSWER Hemoptysis Aging affects oxygen needs in the following ways EXCEPT - ANSWER Body temp.increases
