CNA test A

To convert four ounces of liquid to milliliters (ml), the nurse aide should multiply 4 by 5 ml. 10 ml. 30 ml. 15 ml.

30 ml.

Which of the following is a correct measurement of urinary output? 1 quart 40 oz 300 cc 2 cups

300 cc

To be sure that a client's weight is measured accurately, the client should be weighed after a good night's sleep. after a meal. by a different nurse aide. at the same time of day.

at the same time of day.

To lift an object using good body mechanics, the nurse aide SHOULD bend the knees and keep the back straight. keep both feet close together. lift with the abdominal muscles. hold the object away from the body.

bend the knees and keep the back straight.

The nurse aide sees a client spill water on the floor in the hall. Another client is walking down the hall. The nurse aide SHOULD clean up the spill. call housekeeping. call the nurse. leave the spill.

clean up the spill.

When operating a manual bed, the nurse aide should remember to fold the cranks under the bed. lock the wheels when the cranks are folded. keep the bed in the neutral position. keep the client's head elevated at all times.

fold the cranks under the bed.

The nursing care plan states, "Transfer with mechanical lift." However, the client is very agitated. To transfer the client, the nurse aide SHOULD get assistance to move the client. keep the wheels unlocked so the lift can move with the client. place the client in the lift. lift the client without the mechanical device.

get assistance to move the client.

When transferring a client, MOST of the client's weight should be supported by the nurse aide's wrists. back. shoulders. legs.

legs.

When helping a client who is recovering from a stroke to walk, the nurse aide should assist from behind the client. on the client's strong side. on the client's weak side. with a wheelchair.

on the client's weak side.

A client is paralyzed on the right side. The nurse aide should place the signaling device under the pillow. on the right side of the bed near the client's hand. at the foot of the bed. on the left side of the bed near the client's hand.

on the left side of the bed near the client's hand.

For safety, when leaving a client alone in a room, the nurse aide SHOULD place the signaling device within the client's reach. leave the bed elevated in the highest position. apply a restraint to the client. keep the door tightly closed.

place the signaling device within the client's reach.

To take an oral temperature, the nurse aide should place the thermometer under the arm. put lubricant on the thermometer. place the thermometer in the rectum. place the thermometer under the tongue.

place the thermometer under the tongue.

The purpose of padding side rails on the client's bed is to keep the client warm. use them as a restraint. have a place to connect the call signal. protect the client from injury.

protect the client from injury.

Clean bed linen placed in a client's room but NOT used should be put in the dirty linen container. returned to the linen closet. used for a client in the next room. taken to the nurse in charge.

put in the dirty linen container.

If the nurse aide discovers fire in a client's room, the FIRST thing to do is remove the client. call the nurse in charge. try to put out the fire. open a window.

remove the client.

While making an empty bed, the nurse aide sees that the side rail is broken. The nurse aide SHOULD report the broken side rail immediately. warn the client to be careful when he or she gets back into bed. tie the side rail in the raised position until it is fixed. wait for the next safety check to report the broken side rail.

report the broken side rail immediately.

The nurse aide is responsible for the following fire prevention measures EXCEPT reporting all damaged wiring or sockets in clients' rooms. taking cigarettes and matches away from all clients and visitors. being aware of the locations of fire extinguishers. participating in fire drills.

taking cigarettes and matches away from all clients and visitors.

Insulin, a hormone, regulates the rhythm of the heart. the amount of salt retained in the blood. the strength of the skeletal muscles. the amount of sugar in the blood.

the amount of sugar in the blood.

Physical restraints are used MOST often to prevent client injury. at the family's request. at the roommate's request. when staff is short.

to prevent client injury.

The equipment you need for oral care of an unconscious client includes toothbrush. toothpaste. toothette/mouth swab. all of the above.

toothette/mouth swab.

To avoid pulling on the catheter while you're turning a male client, the catheter tube must be taped to his upper thigh. bedsheet. hip. bed frame.

upper thigh.

How many tips does a quad-cane base have? 1 2 3 4

4

While eating dinner, a client starts to choke and turn blue. The nurse aide SHOULD give the client a drink of water. slap the client on the back until the food dislodges. call for assistance and perform the Heimlich maneuver (abdominal thrusts). immediately remove the client's food tray and go find the nurse in charge.

call for assistance and perform the Heimlich maneuver (abdominal thrusts).

When taking a client's radial pulse, the nurse aide's fingertips should be placed on the client's elbow. chest. neck. wrist.

wrist.

NPO means Nothing by mouth Nothing per ostomy Nothing by mouth except water Only ice chips in mouth

Nothing by mouth

Which of the following is NOT considered a way to restrain a client? A sedative Pain management Lap buddy/tray A hand mitt

Pain management

Which type of fire can be put out with water? Electrical Grease Paper Chemical

Paper

A client is to be assisted out of bed to sit in a wheelchair. How can this procedure be made safe? Lower both footrest pedals. Place the bed in the lowest position. Place a pillow on the wheelchair seat. Release the wheel brakes.

Place the bed in the lowest position.

What is the term for a device used to take the place of a missing body part? External rotation Pronation Abduction Prosthesis

Prosthesis

The nurse aide is going to help the client walk from the bed to a chair. What should the nurse aide put on the client's feet? Nothing Rubber-soled slippers or shoes Cloth-soled slippers Socks or stockings only

Rubber-soled slippers or shoes

Which of the following people provide treatment for persons who have difficulty talking due to disorders such as a stroke or physical defects? Registered nurse Speech therapist Occupational therapist Physical therapist

Speech therapist

A client needs to be repositioned but is heavy, and the nurse aide is not sure that she can move the client alone. The nurse aide should ask another nurse aide to help. go on to another task. try to move the client alone. have the family do it.

ask another nurse aide to help.

When caring for a client who uses a protective device (restraint), the nurse aide SHOULD check the client's body alignment. release the protective device once per shift. assess the client once every hour. ensure the protective device is tight.

check the client's body alignment.

What is the FIRST thing a nurse aide should do when finding an unresponsive client? Close the door. Start compressions. Call the client's family. Call for help.

Call for help.

Which of the following best helps reduce pressure on the bony prominences? Flotation mattress Sheepskin Repositioning every shift Several pillows

Flotation mattress

Which of the following is the most comfortable position for a client with a respiratory problem? Fowler's Prone Lateral Supine

Fowler's

The electric shaver that the nurse aide is using to shave a client begins to spark and smoke. What should the nurse aide do FIRST? Unplug the shaver. Finish shaving the client as quickly as possible. Use the roommate's shaver to finish the shave. Call the nurse in charge.

Unplug the shaver.

The Heimlich maneuver (abdominal thrusts) is used on a client who has fallen out of bed. a bloody nose. a blocked airway. impaired eyesight.

a blocked airway.

The nurse aide is walking with a client confined to a wheelchair when the facility fire alarm system is activated. The client becomes excited from the noise. The nurse aide SHOULD leave the client to search for help. lock the client's wheelchair and check the surrounding area for smoke. comfort the client while moving the person to a safe place. push the wheelchair out of the hallway and carry the client out of the facility.

comfort the client while moving the person to a safe place.

The nurse aide notices that the client's radio cord is draped across a chair to reach the nearest outlet. The FIRST thing the nurse aide should do is take the radio to the activities room and tell the client to listen to it there. see if any changes can be made so that the radio can be plugged in safely. tell the client the radio is a safety hazard and take it away. unplug the radio and ask the client not to use it.

see if any changes can be made so that the radio can be plugged in safely.