Final Exam CNA
Infection prevention is:
a set of methods used to prevent the spread of disease
Problems affecting nutritional intake among the elderly and chronically ill include:
ability to smell and taste food and drink decreases as people age
A(n) (blank) stocking is a special stocking that can help with circulation
anti-embolic
Signs and symptoms of clinical depression include:
apathy
Which of the following is a care guideline for residents recovering from a CVA?
assist with ambulation to prevent falls
How many hours of training does OBRA require for nursing assistants?
at least 75 hours
Weakening, wasting away, and decrease in size of a muscle is called:
atrophy
Which of the following is a task that nursing assistants commonly do?
bathing residents
Residents with COPD have trouble with:
breathing
How is HIV spread?
by blood
One way to prevent burns and scalds is to:
check water temperature before giving a bath or shower
Which of the following terms describes a bed that is completely made with the bedspread and blankets in place?
closed bed
When assisting a resident who has one weak side with dressing:
clothing should be put on the weak side first
What information does a Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) contain?
description of emergency response actions
Which of the following is an example of professional and ethical behavior by a nursing assistant?
documenting care accurately and promptly
Difficulty breathing is called:
dyspnea
The best time to collect a sputum specimen is:
early in the morning
To maintain good body mechanics while lifting or carrying an object, a nursing assistant should:
face the object or person she is moving
Most of the accidents in a facility are related to:
falls
A (blank) is used for residents who cannot assist with raising their hips onto a bedpan
fracture pan
If a nursing assistant is in an emergency situation but has not been trained to perform CPR, she should:
give basic first aid until the emergency medical team arrives
In which of the following parts of the body are mucous membranes found?
hands
Which of the following statements is true of HIV and AIDS?
having unprotected sex puts a person at a high risk for HIV/AIDS
When assisting with ROM exercises, the nursing assistant should begin at the (blank) and work her way (blank) the body.
head, down
Which is the last sense to leave a person?
hearing
Which of the following types of health care is generally for people who will die in six months or less?
hospice care
When should documentation be recorded?
immediately after care is given
Which of the following is a guideline for safe diabetic foot care?
inspect and clean resident's feet every day
Which of the following is an ombudsman's responsibility?
investigating and resolving complaints
An object can be called "clean" if:
it has not been contaminated with pathogens
Orthotic devices are used to:
keep joints in correct position and improve function
Dementia is:
loss of mental abilities
If a resident is hearing impaired, a nursing assistant should:
make sure the light is on the nursing assistant's face
A tumor that is cancerous is called a(n) (blank) tumor
malignant
What does the abbreviation "NPO" stand for?
nothing by mouth
Restraints may be used:
only with a doctor's order
A resident's health information may be shared with:
other care team members
The first sign of skin breakdown is:
pale, white, reddened, or purple skin
One reason that the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPPA) was created is to:
protect privacy of health information
The most essential nutrient for life is:
protein
If a nursing assistant encounters a resident in a sexual situation, she should:
provide privacy and leave the room
Which of the following behaviors promotes Residents' Rights?
providing privacy during all care producres
The most common site to take the pulse is the:
radial pulse
A diabetic resident should:
receive careful foot care
Which method of taking temperature is considered to be the most accurate?
rectal
A resident has purchased a special gift for her nursing assistant, Sarah. Which of the following would be the best response by Sarah.
refuse but thank her for thinking of her
If a nursing assistant sees a resident being sexually abused, she should:
remove the resident from the situation immediately and report it to the nurse
Which of the following statements is true of spiritual needs?
residents will have different spiritual needs and beliefs
The process of breathing in and out is called:
respiration
A (blank) urine specimen can be collected any time the resident voids.
routine
If a resident with Alzheimer's disease has problems with bathing, the nursing assistant should:
schedule bathing when the resident is least agitated
In which of the following procedures must a nursing assistant always wear gloves?
shaving a resident
How should residents be positioned while they eat?
sitting as upright as possible
Dangling means:
sitting up with feet over side of bed
Which of the following statements is true of Alzheimer's disease (AD)?
skills a person has used over a lifetime are usually kept longer
Which of the following is an example of nonverbal communication?
smiling at a new resident
Blood pressure is measured using a:
sphygmomanometer
When a resident uses a cane, walker, or crutches, the nursing assistant should:
stay on the resident's weaker side
The artificial opening in the abdomen for an ostomy is called a:
stoma
In which position is a resident if he is lying flat on his back with his head and shoulders supported by a pillow?
supine postion
Making an area or object completely free of all microorganisms is called:
surgical asepsis
Which of the following is true of bladder retraining?
the NA should encourage the resident to drink plenty of fluids even if incontinence is a problem
The chain of command is:
the line of authority in a facility
Which of the following is a physical need?
the need to be free from pain
Which member of the care team assesses residents, monitors progress, and gives treatments?
the nurse
Which of the following statements is true of a nursing assistant's role in restorative care?
the nursing assistant should recognize that setbacks occur and be reassuring
When transferring a resident who has a weak side:
the strong side moves first
Holistic care focuses on:
the whole person, including physical, mental, and social well-being
How should a standard bedpan be positioned?
the wider end should be aligned with the resident's buttocks
Which of the following is true of most elderly people?
they are active and have many interests
Which of the following is true of Transmission-Based Precautions?
they are practiced in addition to Standard Precautions
A good way to help new residents adjust to life in the facility is:
think about how it would feel to have to move into a facility
HIV can be transmitted:
to a fetus by an infected mother
Draw sheets are used:
to prevent skin damage caused by shearing
Which of the following thermometers is used to take a temperature from the ear?
tympanic thermometer
Under Standard Precautions, the term "body fluids" includes:
urine
One way for a nursing assistant to help a resident with Alzheimer's disease with eating is to:
use dishes without a pattern and a simple place setting
One way for a nursing assistant to communicate effectively with a visually-impaired resident is to:
use the face of an imaginary clock to explain the position of objects
Alternate communication methods for a resident with an artificial airway include:
using communication boards
According to the USDA's MyPlate icon, which food groups should make up at least half of a persons's plate?
vegetables and fruits
A general rule for bathing a person is:
wash from cleanest to dirtest
Hand hygiene is:
washing hands with either plain or antiseptic soap and water or using alcohol-based hand rubs
When handling dirty linen, a nursing assistant should:
wear glovers
When is it appropriate to use medical terminology?
when communicating with the care team
A nursing assistant should give nail care:
when she is bathing a resident
When providing perineal care for a female resident, the nursing assistant should:
wipe from front to back
Where should the call light be placed when a nursing assistant leaves a resident's room?
within the resident's reach
When beginning to weigh a resident, the scale should be balanced at:
zero
Which of the following statements contains objective information?
Mr. Castillo's blood pressure 115/68
Which of the following statements is an example of a fact?
Mrs. Christensen weighs 142 pounds
Which of the following blood pressure readings falls within the normal range?
119/75
The federal government requires, hours of continuing education for nursing assistants each year?
12
The normal respiration rate for adults is:
12-20 breaths per minute
In military time, 7:45 p.m. would be:
1945 hours
A nursing assistant should reposition bedbound residents at least every:
2 hours
To convert ounces to milliliters, multiply by:
30
How many feet does a quad cane have?
4
The normal pulse rate for adults is:
60 to 100 BPM
After a total hip replacement, the hip cannot be bent or flexed more than (blank) degrees.
90
At which angle should residents be positioned for eating?
90 degrees