CNA Final
What does HMO stand for?
Health Maintenance Organization. One goal of HMO is to keep p healthy and out of the hospital.
How many compressions during CPR if you are by yourself?
30 compressions to 2 breaths.
Which of the following is an example of objective information?
"There are raised, red marks the size of pinpricks on Mrs. Johnson's torso."
which of the following remarks a cliche?
"it will be over before you know it"
Which of the following shows the correct conversion of 2:35 p.m. to military time?
1435 hours
How many bones are in the human body?
206
long term care
24-hour care provided for people with ongoing conditions who are generally unable to manage their ADLs
What is true of acute care?
Acute care is given in hospitals for people who require immediate care. 24-hour care.
What is one way a nursing assistant can promote a resident's independence?
Allowing a resident to do a task by himself no matter how long it takes him
Why is it important for an NA to consider a resident's cultural background when communicating with him?
Because cultural background helps determine how people communicate and can help the NA communicate better with the resident
During a physical exam, a nursing assistant can help a resident by
Covering the resident and not exposing him more than is necessary
if a resident is in shock, a nursing assistant should
Elevate the legs unless the resident has a head or abdominal injury or breathing difficulties
A NA will come into contact with microorganisms
Every time the NA touches something
what is peristalsis?
Involuntary contractions that help move food into the stomach
what does the chain of command do?
It helps protect nursing assistants and their employers from liability.
an example of active listening is
NA focusing on the resident and providing feedback
Which of the following is an example of a barrier to communication?
NA uses medical terminology with the resident.
What is one way nursing assistants can assist residents with normal changes of aging related to the urinary system?
NAs should offer frequent trips to the bathroom.
Which of the following should a nursing assistant do during a resident's admission?
The NA should explain how to work the call light and bed controls.
A resident has purchased a special gift for her nursing assistant. What would be the best response by the nursing assistant?
The NA should refuse the gift but thank the resident for thinking of her.
Which of the following statements is true of residents as a part of the care team?
The care team revolves around the resident and his or her condition, treatment, and progress.
With whom should an NA use Standard Precautions?
With every resident in their care
A normal change of aging for the female reproductive system is
a loss of calcium
How many hours of training does OBRA require for nursing assistants?
at least 75 hours
how often should residents in wheelchairs be repositioned?
at least every hour
One reason that the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) was created is to
help keep health information private and secure
what anatomical term means the front of the body?
anterior
to control bleeding, a nursing assistant should
apply pressure with a thick pad against wound
The first two steps to take when approaching an emergency are
assess the situation and then assess the victim.
the correct order of the nursing process is
assessment, nursing diagnosis, planning, implementation, evaluation
what is a typical task that an NA performs?
helping residents with elimination needs
Which of the following healthcare settings is generally for people who will die in six months or less?
hospice care
another name for insulin reaction is
hypoglycemia
When a resident is going to be discharged, a nursing assistant should
be positive and reassuring
When should a nursing assistant identify a resident?
before feeding resident
define the term empathy
being able to identify other's feelings
which of the following statement is true of body mechanics?
body mechanics save energy and prevent injury.
Which of the following statements is true of autism spectrum disorder (ASD)?
boys are more often affected than girls
subacute care
care for an illness or condition given to people who need less care than for an acute (sudden onset, short-term) illness or injury but more than for a chronic (long-term) illness
Rehabilitation
care given by specialists to help restore or improve function after an illness or injury.
Which of the following states is true of preventing falls?
clear walkways of clutter
what is a type of disposable equipment?
gloves or a disposable razor
Which of the following is information a nursing assistant should be prepared to give when calling emergency services?
the phone number and address to place emergency is happening.
One condition or problem that can cause a lack of sensation is
diabetes
Which of the following is an example of a professional relationship with an employer?
documenting carefully
In which position is the resident placed for examination of the breasts, chest, and abdomen?
dorsal recumbent position
Which of the following promotes residents rights?
encouraging a resident to participate in care planning OBRA
Which of the following terms means the improper or illegal use of a person's money, possessions, property, or other assets?
financial abuse
A resident who has her head and shoulders elevated and is in a semi-sitting position (45 to 60 degrees) is in the ________ position.
fowler's
lack of sleep can cause
increased irritability
what is c.diff?
infectious diarrhea
What information does a Safety Data Sheet (SDS) contain
information about emergency response actions
which of the following statements is true of the skin?
it feels cold, pain, heat, touch, pressure. protects us.
How can regular activity promote good health?
it increases energy
Which of the following is a function of the nervous system?
it senses and interprets information from outside the body.
proper personal grooming for an NA means
keeping hair clean and neatly brushed
A resident who is lying on either her left or her right side is in the _______ position.
lateral
Mrs. Goldman, a resident, begins to tell her nursing assistant, Gene, about the last religious service she attended. Gene does not believe in God. Gene's best response is to
listen quietly to Mrs. Goldman
The yellowish fluid that carries disease-fighting cells is called
lymph fluid
What is true of the mechanical lifts?
mechanical lifts help prevent injury
What is a medical assistance program for low-income people?
medicaid
The following are necessary links in the chain of infection. When an NA wears gloves, which link is broken, thus preventing the spread of disease?
mode of transmission (way for disease to spread)
When atrophy occurs
muscle decreases in size
Why does working with oxygen require special safety precautions?
oxygen is a fire hazard
which glands secrete insulin?
pancreas
what is the master gland of the body?
pituitary gland
when using a transfer belt, the NA should
place it over a resident's clothing
How should a resident use a cane to aid ambulation?
place the cane about six inches in front of their stronger leg.
a serious problem associated with restraint is
pressure injuries
Which of the following is helpful when caring for a person who has an intellectual disability?
promote independence and encourage social interaction
Threatening to harm a resident if he tells another caregiver about a problem is an example of which type of abuse?
psychological abuse
Which of the following is an example of sexual abuse?
rubbing up against a resident inappropriately
A resident who is lying flat on his back with his head and shoulders supported by a pillow is in the ________ position.
supine
The following are necessary links in the chain of infection. When an NA gets a vaccination shot for hepatitis B, which link will be affected and thus prevent hepatitis B infection?
susceptible host (person who is likely to get the disease)
what body fluid is excluded from standard precautions and PPE?
sweat
Which of the following senses is not used in making observations?
taste
What is the male hormone needed for reproductive organs to function properly?
testosterone
what is one reason why reporting a resident's changes and problems to the supervisor is a very important role of the nursing assistant?
the care plan must be updated as the resident's condition changes.
During the resting phase/diastole of the heart,
the chambers fill with blood
The group with the longest average stay in long-term care facilities is
the developmentally disabled
a sign that a stroke is occurring
the inability to speak or speak clearly
which of the following is an example of a psychosocial need?
the need for acceptance
Why might a resident need emotional support during a physical exam?
the resident may fear what the examiner will find
the two upper chambers of the heart are called
the right and left atrium
A nursing assistant tells a resident that her grandchildren are noisy and disrupt the facility and suggests that next time her daughter visits, she should leave the kids at home. Which Residents' Right might this behavior violate?
the right to have visitors
infection prevention is
the set of methods practiced in healthcare facilities to prevent and control the spread of disease
how can a resident help control odors in a facility?
they can empty and clean bedpans promptly
Which of the following is a reason that new residents may have trouble adjusting to life in a care facility?
they have had to leave their home
the elderly are at a higher risk of infection because
they have limited mobility
how does the immune system protect the body from disease?
through nonspecific and specific immunity
Which of the following stages of child development involves children learning to speak, gaining coordination of their limbs, and gaining control over their bladders and bowels?
toddlers (ages 1 - 3)
Insulin reaction can be caused by
too little food
the respiratory system is made up of
trachea, bronchi, lungs
Under standard precautions, the term body fluids includes
urine
positive responses to cultural diversity include
valuing and respecting each person as an individual
in which type of environment do microorganisms thrive?
warm and moist environments
The single most important thing the NA can do to prevent the spread of disease is to
wash their hands
If a resident starts to fall, the best thing an NA can do is to
widen her stance and bring the residents body close to her.
types of verbal communication include
writing
Before weighing a resident, the scale should be balanced at
zero