CNA Test

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

30 ml

What best helps reduce pressure on the bony prominences?

flotation mattress

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

fold the cranks under the bed

When helping a client who is recovering from a stroke to walk, the nurse aide should assist

on the clients weak side

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

taking cigarettes and matches away from visitors

The equipment you need for oral care of an unconscious client includes

toothette and mouth swab

All of the following are physical signs that a resident is in pain EXCEPT:

Hypotension

Which of the following options is the primary cause of death for individuals who are 85 years or older?

Injuries related to falling

When applying a condom catheter, what do you need to do?

Leave a one-inch space between the catheter and the penis

When measuring a patient's blood pressure for the very first time, what process should you follow?

Measure the blood pressure in both arms and use the second measurement as the patient's baseline

Which of the following actions do NOT decrease with age?

Need to sleep

If you are asked to place a patient in the Sim's position, how will you place them?

On his or her side with the patient's undermost arm positioned at his or her back

Which of the following approaches should be taken with your patients?

Prevention

Which of the following options identify the two general goals of skin care when bathing a patient?

Promote comfort and remove pathogens

Which of the following options BEST describes MRSA?

A life threatening skin disease that spreads through the blood stream

Which of the following options BEST defines hazardous waste?

All waste matter that has the potential to cause infection

When providing denture care for your patients, you should do all of the following EXCEPT:

Carry the patient's dentures in your gloved hand to the sink for cleaning

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

Fowlers - sits you at 90 degrees so that your chest can expand to its fullest

When a facility decides to transfer or to discharge a patient, how much time MUST the facility provide to the resident or resident's representative before they may do so?

Within 30 days

When taking the patient's radial pulse the first time, you find that his pulse rate is 45 BPM. Which of the following actions should you take next?

You should recount the patient's pulse for 60 seconds

When it comes to communicating with patients who are hearing impaired, which of the following statements is TRUE?

You should speak short, clear statements

A patient who is dysphasic is one who has trouble:

speaking