CNA Written Exam

Mr. Dodds is in a bad mood and yelling profanities at you. You tell him if he doesn't stop you will lock him in his room. This would be a. false imprisonment* b. assault and battery- c. abandonment- d. neglect and abuse-

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best source of carbs a. candy, fish , pasta, peas b. meat, bread, broccoli , beans c. beef, fish, peanut butter, beans d. pasta, cereal, bread, candy****

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The best way to control the spread of MRSA is by

...(DIRECT CONTACT) PROPER HANDWASHING

23. Which of the following is a correct measurement of urinary output? (A) 40 oz (B) 300 cc (C) 2 cups (D) 1 quart

300 cc = 300 ml = about 10 oz or about 1.25 cups

A typical sign of Parkinson's disease would be

A SHUFFLING GAIT

THIRD STAGE OF GREIVING PROCESS IS?

ANGER

ANGINA PECTORIS

ANXIETY (CHEST PAIN OCCURING W STRESS)

Dry mouth, sweating, nausea, diarrhea, rapid pulse and respirations, increased blood pressure, difficulty sleeping, and loss of appetite are symptoms of

ANXIETY DISORDER

The master gland that controls the hormone production of other glands is known as the ____________ gland.

PITUITARY

normal oral temperature

a. 95.5 - 96.5 b. 96.5 - 97.5 c. 96.0 - 97.0 d. 97.6 - 99.6

An injury to the spinal cord in the neck area can result in

a. Hemiplegia (one vertical side ie stroke) b. Quadriplegia (all 4 limbs paralysed) c. Paraplegia (only legs) d. Lou Gehrig's disease

The government agency helping to define Utah's nursing assistant scope of responsibility in long-term care facilities is

a. JCAHO b. OBRA c. OSHA d. UNAR***

Mrs. Jones just had a stroke and is unable to swallow. The type of diet she should have is

a. NCS b. NAS c. low fat d. NPO

symptom of diabetes

a. Polyphasia b. Aneursm c. Polyphagia ********* d. Anuria

Transfers and discharge preparations are the responsibility of the

a. Social Worker b. nursing assistant c. Nurse d. Medical Doctor

A registered nurse asks the nursing assistatnt to assist with a sterile dressing change. This is

a. a task that the nursing assistant can perform if properly trained b. a task within the nursing assistant's scope of responsibility c. an inappropriate request from a registered nurse of that facility d. something the nursing assistant is not legally allowed to do

A pulse requiring a stethoscope to obtain is a(n)

a. apical* b. carotid c. radial d. pedal

Oral care performed:

a. at least three times a week b. once daily c. only when requested by the resident d. at least twice a day******

When caring for a female resident with an indwelling catheter. You should

a. attach the drainage bag to the bed rail b. insure the resident is lying on the tubing c. keep the drainage bag below the bladder* d. provide perineal care QOD

A resident diagnosed with angina pectoris will likely experience chest pain when the

a. blood pressure is too high b. heart muscle is not receiving enough oxygen* c. heart is beating faster than normal d. breathing begins to be painful or otherwise difficult

The best way to control the spread of C. difficile is

a. by limiting contact of the infected resident and family with others b. by using more powerful antibiotics and antivirals c. by giving more enemas and fiber to clean out the GI tract *d. through proper handwashing and handling of contaminated wastes

Bending of a joint in PROM is called

a. extension b. flexion*** c. supination d. pronation

Disorder that causes reocurring seizures

i say epilepsy. they say cva

prone

is a position of the body lying face down.

fowlers

is a position where the head is raised above the feet

A student fails a test and blames a friend for not helping with studying. This is an example of a defense mechanism called

rationalization

Mr. King cannot get out of bed. You place him in _____ position for meal.

semi or high fowlers? SEMI

supine

Lying on back with head supported on a pillow.

INSUFFICIENT AMOUNT OF INSULIN

NOT DIABETES?? SAYS HYPERTHYROIDISM

The federal regulation that was established to improve the quality of care given in long-term care facilities is called

OBRA

Hospice is available to the resident and their family

whenever needed

Cystitis is an inflammation of the

bladder

36. The nurse aide finds a conscious client lying on the bathroom floor. The FIRST thing the nurse aide should do is: (A) help the client into a sitting position (B) call for assistance from the nurse in charge (C) offer the client a drink of water (D) check for signs of injury

B

The best description of Tachycardia is a heart rate a. greater than 60 bpm b. greater than 100 bpm c. less than 60 bpm d. less than 100 bpm

B

REHABILITATION

BEGINS WHEN RESIDENT IS MEDICALLY STABLE

WHAT SHOWS EMPATHY a. "I wonder what is making the resident so uncooperative." b. "Is that resident as disrespectful to everyone as he is to me?" c. "I'll spend extra time with the resident to help him feel welcomed." d. "He must be in pain; I'll let the nurse know he needs medication."

C

TUBURCOLOSIS IS MOST LIKELY SPREAD BY

COUGHING

34. When changing an unsterile dressing, the nurse aide should wash hands: (A) before the procedure (B) after the procedure (C) before and after the procedure (D) before, after removal of the soiled dressing, and after the procedure

D

5 STAGES GREIF

DENIAL ANGER BARGAINING DEPRESSION ACCEPTANCE

ITCHY COND WHERE MITE BURROWS IN SKIN.

IS SCABIES BUT TEST SAYS PINWORMS

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

Flotation mattress

23. The most comfortable position for a resident with a respiratory problem is: A. Prone B. Supine C. Lateral D. Fowler's

Fowlers

Transfers and discharge preparations are the responsibility of the

RN*

A nursing assistant can be charged in a court of law if they

TAKE MONEY

You find an extra set of headphones in your resident's room. He said he doesn't need 2 pair and gives them to you. You may be charged with

a. inappropriate handling of resident's property b. mishandling of resident's property c. misappropriation of resident's property*** d. inappropriate professional behavior-

Peripheral Vascular Disease affects the

a. muscloskeletal system b. respiratory system* c. endocrine system d. cardiovascular system

Perineal care should be done

a. only after a bowel movement b. three times a day c. after elimination of bladder or bowel d. only as part of the bathing process

If a resident with Alzheimer's disease has problems with bathing, the nursing assistant should

a. schedule bathing when the resident is least agitated*** b. rush the resident through the bath c. insist that the resident bathes even if they don't want to d. suggest to the resident that he needs a bath

If a resident with Alzheimer's disease has problems with bathing, the nursing assistant should

a. schedule bathing when the resident is least agitated. OFFER LOTS OF FOOD CHOICES b. rush the resident through the bath c. insist that the resident bathes even if they don't want to d. suggest to the resident that he needs a bath

OBRA requires that on admission, residents must be told of their legal rights. You know that

a. the right to file a complaint is not one of these rights b. a lawyer must be present to witness the giving of the rights c. the right to refuse medication is not one of these rights d. they must be provided with a written copy of these rights**

a resident had a hip fracture and wants to turn on his side. You should

a. use an abductor pillow b. not allow the resident to lie on his side c. allow the resident to cross his legs d. perform ROM prior to turning

In order to communicate clearly with a client who has hearing loss, the nurse aide should: (A) speak in a high pitched tone of voice (B) stand behind the client when speaking (C) speak in a loud and slow manner (D) look directly at the client when speaking

look directly at the client when speaking