CNA Final

54. The nurse aide's role in caring for the deceased client includes: A. Elevating the head of the bed B. Notifying the family C. Bathing the body D. Showing no emotion

C. Bathing the body

29. When preparing to give a client a bed bath, the nurse aide should offer the bedpan or urinal before... A. Washing the perineum B. Making the bed C. Beginning the bath D. Washing his/her hands

C. Beginning the bath

83. An infection can easily happen where there is: A. Redness on the skin B. Hair on the skin C. Break on the skin D. Warts on the skin

C. Break on the skin

2. The most important person to consider in developing a care plan is the.. A. Doctor B. Nurse C. Client D. Social worker

C. Client

90. Stool samples may be obtained to check for: A. Glucose B. Fiber C. Parasites D. Blockage

C. Parasites

78. Language, values, beliefs, and habits are examples of: A. Religion B. Gender C. Race D. Culture

D. Culture

59. Sitting on the side of the bed for a short while is known as: A. Ambulating B. Transferring C. Pivoting D. Dangling

D. Dangling

91. When the nurse aide is washing the client's hair, the nurse aide should: A. Clean the client's hair during the shower B. Shampoo the client's hair at the sink C. Complete the activity as quickly as possible D. Follow the nursing care plan

D. Follow the nursing care plan

68. What is QID? A. Once a day B. Twice a day C. Three times a day D. Four times a day

D. Four times a day

41. What is the first thing to do when entering a client's room? A. Touch the client B. Be as loud as possible C. Introduce yourself to the client D. Greet the client

D. Greet the client

79. What is the first line of defense against infection? A. Intestines B. Eyes C. Blood D. Skin

D. Skin

66. When a client with a communicable disease is separated from another client's, this is called: A. Isolation B. Incurable C. Infection inells en D. Immobilization

A. Isolation

25. Which of the following items should be kept in the clean utility room? A. New specimen containers and personal care supplies B. Soil linen C. Used bedpan frail orly 1sfly pries D. Medications

A. New specimen containers and personal care supplies

21. The care plan states, "force fluids," the nurse aide should: A. Offer liquids frequently B. Force the client to drink C. Put salt on all the food D. Turn up the heat in the client's room

A. Offer liquids frequently

57. The charge nurse ordered vital signs QD, the nurse aide should check vitals signs: A. Once a day B. Three times a day C. Once every other day D. Twice a dav

A. Once a day

86. The nurse aide noticed a client had swelling in the ankles and feet, what should the nurse aide do? A. Report swelling to the nurse B. Reduce the client's fluid intake C. Give the client more salt D. Apply anti-embolism stockings

A. Report swelling to the nurse

1. A dementia client unable to speak points at a water pitcher. The nurse aide should first... A. Report the incident to the nurse B. Offer the client a drink of water C. Request the client to calm down D. Document the client's behavior

A. Report the incident to the nurse

62. If the client has zero urinary output, the nurse aide should: A. Report to the nurse B. Give the client more fluid C. Ambulate the client as this might help the client D. Do nothing about it

A. Report to the nurse

93. The following are activities of daily living except: A. Singing B. Bathing C. Mouth care D. Dressing

A. Singing

12. The nurse asks for a sample of mucus from the client's lungs who is coughing, the nurse aide would get a specimen of: A. Sputum B. Stool C. Urine D. Blood

A. Sputum

95. What type of form should contain the resident's identity and background information? A. The admission sheets B. The progress reports C. Activities of daily living flow sheets D. Plan of care sheets

A. The admission sheets

48. The purpose of the bed cradle is: A. To keep the weight off the patient's feet B. To keep cold air off the feet C. To make the bed look neater D. To prevent visitors from sitting on the bed

A. To keep the weight off the patient's feet

10. A dying client tells the nurse aide, "I'm afraid to die," what should be the best response? A. "Don't worry, we all die someday." B. "I'II stay with you as much as I can." C. "Relax, you're just having a bad day." D. "You should be glad you've lived old enough to die."

B. "I'II stay with you as much as I can."

23. What is the normal body temperature when measured orally? A. 96.6 B. 98.6 C. 95.2 D. 101

B. 98.6

100.The nurse aide has helped a client into the shower chair and wheeled the chair in the shower stall, what is the next step that the nurse aide should take? A. Get towels and washcloth B. Lock the wheels on the shower chair C. Place an "Occupied" sign on the door D. Help the client to lather the washcloth

B. Lock the wheels on the shower chair

4. To measure output of a client with indwelling Foley catheter, the nurse aide should: A. Placed the drainage bag on the floor and read B. Measured the urine in a cylinder or graduate C. Pour the urine into a measuring cup and measure D. Held the drainage bag up to the light and read

B. Measured the urine in a cylinder or graduate

84. Where should the nurse aide check the radial pulse? A. Behind the knee of the client B. On the thumb side of the client's wrist C. On the middle finger of the client D. On the inner groin

B. On the thumb side of the client's wrist

31. The nurse aide can help prevent contracture by... A. Helping the client to maintain good nutrition B. Performing range of motion C. Seeing that the client maintains a sitting position D. Applying lotion after a bath

B. Performing range of motion

63. The care that is given to the body following death is called: A. Rigor mortis B. Postmortem C. Premortal D. Terminal

B. Postmortem

73. Which one of these is part of a full liquid diet? A. Iced Tea B. Pudding C. Coffee D. Water

B. Pudding

37. The nurse in charge instructed the nurse aide to give medication to the client, the nurse aide should.. A. Give the medication B. Refuse to give the medication C. Ask another nurse aide to give the medication D. Check the medication record

B. Refuse to give the medication

20. When using a restraint, the nurse aide must: A. Tie the double knot B. Release the restraint every 2 hours C. Tie the end of the restraint to the handrail D. Restrain the client's hands

B. Release the restraint every 2 hours

16. Before getting a client with right-sided weakness out of bed to the wheelchair the nurse aide should: A. Put the bed in the lowest position with feet flat B. Set the wheelchair on the strong side C. Unlock the wheels of the wheelchair D. Elevate the bed to the highest position

B. Set the wheelchair on the strong side

70. The abbreviation for three times a day is: A. BID B. TID C. QID D. QOD

B. TID

77. A client is NPO but asks the nurse aide for water to drink, the nurse aide should: A. Give the client some ice chips only B. The client cannot have anything by mouth C. Clean the client's mouth with moist swab D. Give the client only juice to drink

B. The client cannot have anything by mouth

92. What is the normal range for pulse? A. 100-120 B. 60-100 C 40-100 D. 80-120

B. 60-100

65. What is the proper direction to wash the client's eyes? A. Outer side to inner side B. Inner to outer side C. Eyebrows to cheekbone D. Cheekbone to eyebrows

B. Inner to outer side

14. While caring for a client, the nurse aide noticed an irregular respiratory pattern. To obtain an accurate rate, the nurse aide should count the respiratory rate for: A. 5 minutes B. 30 seconds C. 60 seconds D. 15 seconds

C. 60 seconds

99. The abbreviation "ADL" means: A. Abdomen B. Before meals C. Activities of daily living D. As desired

C. Activities of daily living

96. You are working in a nursing center, where should you record information about the resident's hygiene, grooming and elimination? A. The admission sheets B. The progress notes C. Activities of daily living flow sheet D. Kardex

C. Activities of daily living flow sheet

42. A family member informed that the client's adult diaper is wet, the nurse aide should: A. Get the assigned nurse aide to help the client B. Show the family member where the toilet is C. Tell the family he/she is busy with another client D. Assist the client immediately to the toilet

D. Assist the client immediately to the toilet

60. Activities of daily living includes: A. Playing music B. Taking vital signs C. Reading D. Dressing the client

D. Dressing the client

85. How often should incontinent care be given? A. Once dailv B. Twice daily C. Beginning and end of each shift D. Each time a client is incontinent

D. Each time a client is incontinent

74. What is the most important thing to consider in person-center care? A. Help with every skill B. Be very careful during bathing C. Offer liquid as ordered by the MD D. Empowering client with their health care

D. Empowering client with their health care

6. What should the nurse aide do before assisting a client to walk with a walker? A. Get the recreational therapist B. Ask the client visitor to help C. Bring a wheelchair into the room D. Explain the procedure to the client

D. Explain the procedure to the client

13. The following is appropriate method when communicating with a hearing-impaired client: A. Stand beside the client with your hand on his or her shoulder B. Raise your voice to a higher pitch C. Exaggerate your lip movement D. Face the client when speaking

D. Face the client when speaking

94. A female resident's husband has asked for some time alone with his wife in her room, what should the nurse aide do? A. Let the husband visit, but listen outside the door to protect the resident B. Let the husband visit and leave the door open C. Tell the husband not to disturb his wife D. Let the husband visit in private

D. Let the husband visit in private

50. Clear liquid diet includes all the following except: A. Tea B. Coffee C. Cranberry juice D. Milkshake

D. Milkshake

81. Lubricating the thermometer or temperature probe is an important step when taking what type of temperature? A. Tympanic B. Oral C. Axillary D. Rectal

D. Rectal

82. What should be the nurse aide priority in caring for any client? A. Comfort 10 9h6 B. Cleanliness C. Nutrition D. Safety

D. Safety

27. COPD client will breathe easily if they are in this position: A. Supine position B. Lateral position C. Prone position D. Semi or high fowler position

D. Semi or high fowler position

49. A client throws her cup of tea at the nurse aide, the nurse aide should: raiN A. Restrain her immediately B. Tell another nurse aide to avoid the client C. Ask the client to apologize for her behavior D. Stay calm and encourage the client to express his or her feelings

D. Stay calm and encourage the client to express his or her feelings

52. When measuring and recording the intake or output, which of the following would the nurse aide measure? A. Rice B. Eggs C Beans D. Tea

D. Tea

17. The nurse aide should not use his/her thumb to check the pulse because: A. The pressure is greater than the thumb B. It is not good practice to use the thumb C. The thumb is not sensitive enough to pick up the pulse D. The nurse aide's own pulse will be felt

D. The nurse aide's own pulse will be felt

33. To help the client in bed who is vomiting the nurse aide should first... A. Put a pillow under the client's head B. Offer the client mouthwash C. Remove the dentures D. Turn the client's head to the side

D. Turn the client's head to the side

67. The client has a nosebleed and there is a small amount of blood on the floor. The best action for the nurse aide is to: A. Wipe up the spill with a towel B. Clean with a sponge and water C. Wait for housekeeping D. Use a diluted bleach solution or disinfectant

D. Use a diluted bleach solution or disinfectant

47. Which of the following blood pressure readings need to be reported to the nurse immediately? A. 110/47 B. 102/82 C. 220/105 D. 114/90

C. 220/105

22. The diagram below shows a client's lunch tray, the client ate the whole rice, the meat loaf, and the milk. What percentage of the meal would the nurse aide record? The Client's Meal 10% 25% 15% 10% 40% - Juice = Milk -Corn bread m Rice - Meat Loaf A. 70% B. 55% C. 80% D. 15%

C. 80%

24. A client has an indwelling urinary catheter; it is the nurse aide's responsibilities to... A. Place tubing under the client's leg while in bed B. Unplug tubing from the catheter when the client needs to get out of bed C. Always position the drainage bag below the bladder D. Hang the drainage bag on the arm of the wheelchair

C. Always position the drainage bag below the bladder

15. What should a nurse aide do when a client who has occasional bladder incontinence is wearing an incontinence brief and asks to use the bathroom? A. Tell the client that he/she is protected by the brief B. Check the brief for wetness C. Assist the client to the bathroom D. Tell the client it is not time to go to the bathroom

C. Assist the client to the bathroom

71. Blood sugar testing is used for which of the following clients: A. Alzheimer's client B. COPD C. Diabetes Mellitus D. Cancer

C. Diabetes Mellitus

39. When should the nurse aide call the nurse: A. Regular breathing B. Bleeding C. Difficulty breathing D. Refusing to eat

C. Difficulty breathing

64. The nurse aide should place soiled linen: A. On the floor B. On the client's chair C. Dirty linen container D. Over the bed table

C. Dirty linen container

28. A client who has been in bed for a while is ready to walk, the nurse aide should allow the client to sit by the bedside for a little while to avoid: A. Elevated pain B. Refusal to walk C. Dizziness D. Difficulty breathing

C. Dizziness

97. The agency allows you to record on charts, which one is a false statement? A. Ink is used not pencil B. Only agency approved abbreviation are used C. Errors are erased D. All entries are signed with your name and title

C. Errors are erased

61. A stool specimen consists of: A. Urine B. Sputum C. Feces D. Blood

C. Feces

19. A drainage tube that is inserted into the client's bladder to drain urine is called: A. Irrigation tube B. Bladder drainage tube C. Foley catheter D. Rectal tube

C. Foley catheter

36. A client who cannot sleep, the nurse aide will promote sleep and comfort by: A. Keep the room and hallway dark B. Increase physical exercises before bedtime C. Giving backrub and reposition D. Giving sleeping pills to the client

C. Giving backrub and reposition

18. A feeding tube inserted through the nose into the stomach is called: A. Cannula B. IV tubing C. Naso-gastric tube D. Drainage tube

C. Naso-gastric tube

80. A client has requested to attend a church service, the nurse aide should: A. Ask the family to arrange it B. Notify another nurse aide C. Notify the activity department D. Let the client know, the aide is not interested in the client's religion

C. Notify the activity department

7. Client on restraint may have: A. Back pain B. More fun C. Pressure injuries D. Sputum

C. Pressure injuries

40. The number of times per minute the heart beats is called: A. Respiration B. Temperature C. Pulse D. Blood pressure

C. Pulse

58. A client prefers not to eat meals on Sundays. This would be an example of: A. Difficult behavior B. Early dementia C. Religious dietary practice D. Dietary negligence

C. Religious dietary practice

26. The term "STAT" means: A. At the next scheduled time B. Every 4 hours C. Right Away (Now) D. Occasionally

C. Right Away (Now)

38. When positioning the client on the side, the upper leg should be... A. Internally rotated B. Slightly Straight C. Slightly Bent D. Externally rotated

C. Slightly Bent

75. One of following is a sign of stroke: A. Laughing B. Crying C. Slurred speech D. Prolonged sleeping

C. Slurred speech

3. Aphasia means the client is unable to: A. See B. Hear C. Speak D. Read

C. Speak

88. Client with seizure is having an attack, what should the nurse aide do first: A. Run and get the nurse B. Call the nurse immediately C. Stay with the client, turn on the side and protect the had D. Try to call their family immediately

C. Stay with the client, turn on the side and protect the head

9. What is the best restraint alternative for a client who falls out of bed? A. Provide food and drinks frequently B. Ask the nurse to give sedation C. Use bed alarm D. Raise all four side rails

C. Use bed alarm

51. When should a nurse aide refuses a nurse's order? A. Nurse aides can never refuse orders B. When the nurse aide is terribly busy C. When the nurse aide is not trained in the procedure order D. When it is not comfortable for the nurse aide

C. When the nurse aide is not trained in the procedure order

5. A client smokes a cigar and curses at the nurse aide. The nurse aide should: A. Accept the client for who he/she is B. Ask the client to stop smoking C. Refuse the client his cigar until he/she stops cursing D. Convince the client to switch to chewing tobacco instead

A. Accept the client for who he/she is

98. Which term means located at or towards the front of the body or body part? A. Anterior B. Distal C. Medial D. Posterior

A. Anterior

34. Which of the following assignment tasks should the nurse aide refuses to perform on a client? A. Applying medicated cream B. Putting on anti-embolism stockings C. Assisting with meals D. Giving a bed bath

A. Applying medicated cream

56. The nurse aide can help a client to minimize boredom and frustration by: A. Assigning the client daily chores B. Assisting the client to and from activities C. Turning the light off frequently D. Helping the client takes daily naps

A. Assigning the client daily chores

8. The nurse aide should use good body mechanics when making a bed to: A. Avoid back strain B. Appear graceful C. Protect the client D. Speed up the procedure

A. Avoid back strain

53. When performing the Heimlich maneuver (Abdominal thrust) the nurse aide's hands should be placed: A. Below the rib cage slightly above the navel B. Under the client's armpits C. Below the rib cage in the middle of the client's back D. Placed on the back of the client

A. Below the rib cage slightly above the navel

55. Which of the following actions violates a client's dignity? A. Calling client nickname B. Closing the door when taking care of the client C. Hugging the client D. Placing the call light within reach

A. Calling client nickname

87. A client in isolation, calls for help, before entering the room, the nurse aide should: A. Check the type of protective devices needed B. Put on a gown only C. Ask the nurse in charge to go in D. Wash hands twice before entering

A. Check the type of protective devices needed

35. The nurse aide speaks quietly to a client who is comatose and close to death. This action is probably.. A. Comforting to the client B. Nice but useless C. Disturbing to the client D. More comforting to the family than the client

A. Comforting to the client

72. Blue-gray coloring of a client's lip is called: A. Cyanosis B. Erythema C. Eschar D. Pallor

A. Cyanosis

30. A male client on complete bed rest needs to urinate, the nurse aide should... A. Give the client a urinal and ask him to call when finish B. Get him up to the bedside commode C. Stand him at the side of the bed to urinate D. Ask him to urinate in the bedpan

A. Give the client a urinal and ask him to call when finish

69. The basic part of the cardiovascular system is the: A. Heart and blood vessels B. Lungs and bronchioles C. Brain and spinal cord D. Kidneys and bladder

A. Heart and blood vessels

11. When providing hair care for a client, the nurse aide should style the client's hair... A. In whatever style the client prefers B. As simple as possible C. The most popular style D. The latest style so that the client will not feel so outdated

A. In whatever style the client prefers

89. If the nurse in charge instructs the nurse aide to turn a client every hour, how should the nurse aide respond? A. "I will try to get that done, but I may need help" B. "Our standard of care here, is that we turn the clients every two hours" C. "We need to discuss this with the director of nursing" D. "You will need to do this because I don't have the time to"

A. "I will try to get that done, but I may need help"

45. Alzheimer's clients will improve their ability to communicate: A. With time during the disease process B. Before their diagnosis C. When they have good medication in their final stage D. When their families are having fun

B. Before their diagnosis

32. Signs of dehydration includes: A. Increased urine output B. Decreased urine output C. Skin rash D. Moist skin

B. Decreased urine output

43. A client shower time is the same time as a group activity that the client wants to attend. What should the nurse aide do about this conflict? A. Shower the client quickly B. Delay the shower until after the activity C. Explain to the client that attending the activity is not possible D. Request that the activity aide give the shower

B. Delay the shower until after the activity

46. The nurse aide offers to give a client her bed bath, but the client stated "I do not want a bed bath" the nurse aide should: A. Leave the client alone B. Explain the need of having the bed bath and offer to come back at another time C. Force the client to have a bed bath since it's in her care plan D. Call and report the client to the family

B. Explain the need of having the bed bath and offer to come back at another time

76. A client turns on the call light every 20 minutes, the nurse aide should: A. Disconnect the call light B. Give the client a few extra minutes of attention C. Warn the client not to use the call light D. Let the client know you are too busy and have no time for jokes

B. Give the client a few extra minutes of attention

44. Feces caught in the lower bowel which prevents normal bowel movement is called: A. Diarrhea B. Impaction C. Flatus D. Mucus

B. Impaction