CNA boards 7-11

To maintain proper body mechanics while lifting or carrying an object, a nursing assistant should

Face the object or person she is moving

Sleep disorders are called

parasomnias

The __________ is used during a physical exam to test hearing with vibrations.

tuning fork

How often should residents in wheelchairs be repositioned?

At least every hour

Vital signs measured when a resident first enters the facility are called

Baseline vital signs

A transient ischemic attack is a warning sign of

cerebrovascular accident

Which of the following terms describes a bed that is completely made with the bedspread and blankets in place?

closed bed

The permanent and painful shortening of a muscle, tendon, or ligament is called a(n)

contracture

Which of the following symptoms is more often experienced by women during a heart attack?

extreme fatigue

One sign that a person is in shock is

extreme thirst

Diabetic ketoacidosis may be caused by

having too little insulin in the body

In which position is a resident if he is lying flat on his back with his head and shoulders supported by a pillow?

supine position

A(n) _____ bed is made so that it can easily accept residents who must return to bed on stretchers or gurneys.

surgical

Which of the following statements is true of a high-Fowler's position?

In this position, a resident is sitting nearly straight up.

Which of the following can a nursing assistant do if poisoning is suspected?

Look for a container that will help him find out what the resident took or ate

Which of the following is true of mechanical lifts?

Mechanical lifts help prevent injury to the body.

A nursing assistant is transferring a resident from her bed into a wheelchair. The resident has a weaker right leg. Where should the NA place the wheelchair?

On the resident's left side

Which of the following is part of using proper body mechanics?

Pushing when possible, rather than lifting

Restraint-free care means that

Restraints are not kept or used at the facility for any reason

In which position is a resident if he is on his left side with his lower arm behind his back and his upper knee flexed?

Sims

The bedside stand is used for

Storing equipment

The circadian rhythm is

The 24-hour, day-night cycle

What is a nursing assistant's responsibility during an in-house transfer of a resident?

The NA packs all of the resident's belongings.

Which of the following would be the best response by the nursing assistant if a resident wants to leave a facility against medical advice(AMA)?

The NA should counsel the resident as to why he should not leave the facility.

When must a unit be completely cleaned and disinfected?

When a resident is transferred, discharged, or dies

In which of the following situations should a nursing assistant give abdominal thrusts to someone?

The person cannot speak, cough, or breathe.

When transferring a resident who has a weak side,

The stronger side moves first