CNA Written Test Practice:

Which of the following is a correct measurement of urinary output?

300 cc is a metric measurement meaning 300 cubic centimeters. In medicine around the world, the metric system is used for all length, weight, volume, and temperature measurements. The metric system is based on powers of ten, making it simpler and more precise than other methods of measurement.

How many tips does a quad-cane base have?

4

To be sure that a client's weight is measured accurately, the client should be weighed

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.

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

comfort resident while still transferring to safe place.

When transferring a client, MOST of the client's weight should be supported by the nurse aide's

legs.

A client is paralyzed on the right side. The nurse aide should place the signaling device

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

The purpose of padding side rails on the client's bed is to?

padding the side rails can prevent injuries or entrapment.

A client is to be assisted out of bed to sit in a wheelchair. How can this procedure be made safe?

place the bed in the lowest position.

To take an oral temperature, the nurse aide should

place the thermometer under the tongue.

Clean bed linen placed in a client's room but NOT used should be

put in the dirty linen container.

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

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

The nurse aide is responsible for the following fire prevention measures EXCEPT

taking cigarettes and matches away from all clients/visitors. While smoking by clients and visitors may not be appropriate, the nurse aide may not take away their cigarettes or matches. However, the nurse aide can certainly report these actions to the charge nurse.

Insulin, a hormone, regulates

the amount of sugar in the blood.

When taking a client's radial pulse, the nurse aide's fingertips should be placed on the client's

wrist

NPO means

Nothing by mouth

Which type of fire can be put out with water?

Paper; Never use water on an electrical fire because of the risk of electric shock.

If the nurse aide discovers fire in a client's room, the FIRST thing to do is

Remove the client. The nurse aide should be familiar with all fire safety policies and protocols. If a fire alarm sounds, all staff must respond to keep clients safe.

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?

Rubber-soled slippers or shoes.

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 a malfunctioning device to stop sparks or smoke. If the client or anyone nearby is on oxygen, the sparks could trigger a fire, so you may need to move people out of the area quickly.

For safety, when leaving a client alone in a room, the nurse aide SHOULD

After giving care, or when leaving the client's room, always ensure that the client's call signal is within reach. Clients must always have access to caregivers.

While making an empty bed, the nurse aide sees that the side rail is broken. The nurse aide SHOULD

Every staff member is responsible for keeping clients safe at all times. This includes monitoring all equipment and reporting when anything needs repair. Never use broken equipment or try to create a temporary fix for equipment that is not working properly. Tag the broken bed and move it so that another client can't use it. Replace it immediately with one that has functioning side rails.

Which of the following is the most comfortable position for a client with a respiratory problem?

When a client is having difficulty breathing, the Fowler's position can provide relief. When sitting in the Fowler's position, the client is upright at 90 degrees, allowing the chest to expand as much as possible.

To convert four ounces of liquid to milliliters (ml), the nurse aide should multiply 4 by?

When converting milliliters (ml) to ounces (oz), remember that one ounce is approximately 30 ml. Although one ounce is slightly less, the amounts are considered equal by doctors and pharmacists.

What is the FIRST thing a nurse aide should do when finding an unresponsive client?

When encountering any type of emergency situation such as an unconscious client, always call for help first.

While eating dinner, a client starts to choke and turn blue. The nurse aide SHOULD

call for assistance and perform the Heimlich Maneuver (Abdominal thrusts).

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

Clients or objects that are heavy should never be moved or lifted by one person. The risk of falls or injuries to both the client and the nurse aide increases with heavy loads. Ask for assistance before attempting to pull or roll a heavy patient.

When operating a manual bed, the nurse aide should remember to?

fold the cranks under the bed. (When working a manual bed, first lock the bed by pressing down the levers on the wheels at the head and foot of the bed. At the end of the bed there are three cranks which control the bed height, as well as raising and lowering the head and feet. Cranks are turned clockwise (left to right) to raise each section, and counterclockwise to lower it. After positioning the client, always fold the cranks under the bed to prevent others from tripping or falling.)

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 lift client.