missed questions for CNA
mouth care in the unconscious resident needs to be done every
2 hours
droplets usually do not spread more than
3 feet.
an oral thermometer should be left in place before reading for
3 minutes
most people feel the urge to urinate when the bladder contains
300 mL.
a temperature of 98.6°F is equal to
37°C
the charge nurse instructs you to position mrs. jackson in the fowler's position. you know that you should elevate her head
45 degrees.
before taking a temperature with a glass thermometer, shake the mercury down to
96 degrees
incident reports are written in order to:
Determine patterns and trends
nursing assistant duties when caring for a pregnant woman in the first trimester would include
weighing the patient
Articles contaminated with blood or body fluids should be disposed of in the:
biohazard container
you are assigned to take mrs. hill's oral temperature. mrs. hill is an alert resident. your facility uses glass thermometers. you will select the thermometer with a
blue dot at the end.
when communicating with a resident who has a disability,
excuse yourself when walking in front of a person in a wheelchair.
you are assigned to give mrs. decker a partial bath. you know this means to wash the
face, hands, underarms, back, and genital area
AIDS is always a fatal illness
false
acceeditation is a mandatory process required for a nursing facility license.
false
always place rolled washcloths in the hands of dependent residents to prevent contractures.
false
gloves should be discarded in an open wastebasket before leaving the residents room.
false
a client with Alzheimer's disease wanders from room to room moving the belongings of other clients to different locations. alert and oriented clients are angry that their things have been moved. the nurse aide SHOULD:
find the missing articles and return them
when measuring a blood pressure,
first determine the palpated systolic pressure
the medical term for intestinal gas is
flatus.
a nurse aide is assisting a client with mouth care. which of the following actions should the nurse aide take?
floss between the teeth moving the floss up and down
elderly males with prostate problems may demonstrate
frequent dribbling of urine
what is the first step in organizing morning care?
gather equipment
the nursing assistant would record vital signs on the
graphic chart
after assisting with evening care, the nurse aide notices the client has bilateral hearing aids. the nurse aide understands that if a hearing aid is not in use, it should:
have the battery removed
which of the following would be recorded on the residents intake and output record?
ice cream
which of the following is true about completing an ADL?
if the resident is unable to complete one step, she cannot complete the ADL.
delusions are
imaginary things the resident sees.
hepatitis is
inflammation of the liver
the restorative care plan should be developed by the
interdisciplinary team
when assisting a client in resolving grievances, the nurse aide should report the grievance to the
nurse in charge.
the nurse aide should report a client's concerns directly to the
nurse supervisor.
the omnibus budget reconciliation act of 1987 is federal legislation which is also called the
nursing homes reform act.
the symptoms of an insulin reaction include
pale, perspiring skin
what type of fire can be put out with water?
paper
patients on a subacute care unit may include
patients who require rehabilitation.
atrophy is
muscle wasting.
Pillows should be used for a client placed in a side-lying position to:
prevent skin breakdown
the most commonly used site for taking a pulse in adults is
radial.
The nurse aide is providing oral care for a client who is unconscious. The nurse aide should place the client in which of the following positions?
side lying or lateral
all of these healthcare facilities provide short term care except
skilled care facilities
a patient on a diabetic diet would not be given
strawberry jam
your patient has diabetes mellitus. which of the following nursing care will you give?
test urine for acetone
after collecting a urine specimen, mark the transport bag with a biohazard label.
true
it will be necessary to change your gloves several times while giving a complete bed bath.
true
law enforcement officers are permitted to carry handguns in a healthcare facility.
true
the abbreviation b.i.d. means
twice a day
the enema tubing should be inserted into the rectum
two to four inches
the short lines on the glass thermometer are equivalent to
two- tenths of a degree.
hypotension is blood pressure
under 100/60
your patient is constantly by the sink washing his hands. you know he has been found guilty of child abuse. you might think he is using the defense mechanism of
undoing
the best temperature for the patients room is about
70°F
A resident is slow in dressing. The nurse aide should:
Allow the resident to do it alone.
mr. hill's hearing aid does not seem to be working. the switch on the back is set in the off position. set the switch to
M
which of the following is a restraint alternative?
Pain management
the nurse aide is taking a clients vital signs. what should the nurse aide do if a clients pulse oximetry reading is 95%?
Record the finding in the client's chart
the gait belt is contraindicated in residents who have
a colostomy.
an application of an ice pack to a swollen ankle is an example of
a localized application.
the subacute unit is
a temporary place to stay.
delirium indicates
a treatable medical problem.
the patient is recovering from an attack of congestive heart failure. which of the following applies?
all of these ( weigh the patient at the same time daily, carefully monitor I&O, give low sodium diet, assist patient by oxygen administration and positioning)
a catastrophic reaction may be signaled by
all of these (increased physical activity, increased talking or mumbling, explosive behavior with physical violence)
patients are responsible for
all of these (maintaining person health records, providing info to the physician and other caregivers, learning how to manage their own health, payment of their bill)
special health services offered in the community include
all of these (safe drinking water, statistical services, immunization procedures, xrays)
the first step of nursing process is
assessment.
what should a busy nurse aide do when a resident who wears a diaper padding asks to go to the bathroom?
assist the resident to the bathroom
which can be used to help relieve dry skin?
bath oil
a patient who has received medication to relieve the discomfort of labor & delivery by epidural route will, when returned to the postpartum floor,
be able to move her legs.
a person with HIV disease
becomes a lifelong carrier of the virus.
the nurse aide should understand that an example of an alternative to restraints is a
bed alarm
a client requests that the nurse aide call the client's minister. the nurse aide SHOULD:
call the minister for the client
the line of authority in each department of the health care facility is the
chain of command
the nurse aide is caring for a client whose religious beliefs do not allow the client to eat certain foods. the nurse aide should report this information to the :
charge nurse
when caring for a client who uses a protective device (restraint), the nurse aide SHOULD:
check the client's body alignment
which of the following is true about the bedside stand?
clean and dirty items must be stored separately.
C. difficile is
commonly found on toilet, sinks, countertops, bed rails, and door knobs.
according to the 70+ food guide pyramid, adults should consume
eight eight ounce glasses of water each day
geriatrics refers to care of the
elderly.
at the end of your shift, you must total mrs. iossi's intake, empty her catheter bag, and record intake and output. you have totaled her fluid intake as 1,682 mL. how should you measure her urinary output?
empty the catheter into a graduate, the measure it's contents
one major purpose of the OBRA legislation is to
ensure that nursing assistants are educated and qualified to give care
which of the following is the greatest threat to healthcare workers?
hepatitis B
which of the following statements is true?
hepatitis is a greater threat to healthcare workers than AIDS.
mr. strong has HIV disease. you notice a purple spot on his abdomen. this is probably
kaposi's sarcoma
before giving a resident a bath, the nurse aide should FIRST
make sure the tub is clean.
When making an occupied bed, the nurse aide SHOULD:
make the toe pleat
E. coli 0157:H7
may cause kidney failure.
another term for infection control is
medical asepsis
mr. king suffered a stroke 2 weeks ago and has many medical needs. he is receiving a tube feeding & is paralyzed on his right side. mr. king is receiving PT, OT, and speech therapy. the long term care facility unit that is most likely to care for this resident is the
medical supervision unit
discharge planning begins
on admission.
your facility use glass thermometers. you are assigned to take a rectal temperature on mr. washington. you should select a thermometer marked with a
red dot.
the MOST important care for a client with a cast is:
report a change in the color, movement and sensation of the client's extremity.
the person who involuntarily excludes a painful experience from memory is using the defense mechanism if
repression
Members of interdisciplinary team include the
resident.
the part of the medical word that gives the meaning to the term is the
root.
the nurse aide is reviewing fire prevention measures. which of the following, if performed by nurse aide, would require follow-up?
taking all cigarettes & matches away from clients & visitors
Kegel exercises are done
to strengthen the muscles surrounding the bladder.
the atoms of a colostomy may be in the
transverse colon