CNA Exam 4

A disorder that causes frequent, liquid feces and is generally treated with a change of diet is A) Diarrhea B) Constipation C)Peptic ulcers D)Hepatitis

A

How should stool normally appear? A) Brown and soft B) Black and hard C) Brown and loose D) Red and formed

A

Residents with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) have trouble with A) Breathing B) Urination C) Losing weight D)Vision

A

What should be placed in the mouth of a resident who is experiencing a seizure? A) Nothing B) A soft piece of cloth to bite down on C) A tongue depressor D)A rubber mouth guard

A

When assisting residents who have had a stroke, the NA should A) Place food in the unaffected/stronger side of the resident's mouth B)Place food in the affected/weaker side of the resident's mouth C)Offer another bite of food before the resident has swallowed the last bite D)Encourage te resident to take large bites

A

When assisting residents who have had a stroke, the nursing assistant should A) Watch for signs of choking B) Place food in the weaker side of the resident's mouth C) Offer a bite of food before they have swallowed the last bite D) Encourage the resident to take larger bites

A

When providing perineal care for a female resident, the nursing assistant should A) Wipe from front to back B)Wipe from back to front C)Wipe the anal area first D)Use the same area of the washcloth for each stroke

A

Which of the following is a guideline for nursing assistants who are assisting with bowel retraining? A) NAs shoudl encourage residents to drink plenty of fluids. B)NAs do not need to wear gloves when handling body wastes. C)NAs do not need to provide privacy during elimination if residents are in bed. D)NAs should let residents know when they are taking too long to have a bowel movement.

A

o help prevent aspiration, residents should be in the _________ position when eating. A) Upright B) Lying down C) Prone D) Lateral

A

According to the USDA's MyPlate icon, which food groups should make up at least half of a person's plate? A) Grains and proteins B) Vegetables and fruits C) Dairy and proteins D) Grains and fruits

B

Occult blood means that the blood is A) Visible B) Hidden C) Cancerous D)Added to a stool sample after it is collected

B

The best position for bowel elimination is A) Lying flat on the bed B) Squatting and leaning forward C)Lying on the stomach D)Sitting with the back straight and feet flat on the floor

B

The best position for men to urinate is A) Sitting B)Standing C)Lying D)Crouching

B

Which of the following is an example of a plant-based protein? A) Salmon B) Tofu C) Steak D) Bacon

B

Which of the following is the most essential nutrient for life? A) Vegetables B) Water C)Grains D) Protein

B

Which of the following statements is true of osteoarthritis? A) The jaw and neck are usually affected. B) Pain and stiffness increase in cold, damp weather. C) Surgery is the first method of treatment for osteoarthritis. D) Antibiotics are usually the first type of medication used to treat osteoarthritis.

B

A healthy person needs to take in at least _________ ounces of fluid each day. A) 36 B) 48 C) 64 D) 110

C

Guidelines for proper catheter care by a nursing assistant include the following: A) Making sure the drainage bag hangs higher than the level of the hips or bladder B) Disconnecting the catheter when positioning or transferring the resident C) Keeping the genital area clean to prevent infection D) Resting the drainage bag on the floor

C

Which of the following statements is true of a closed wound? A) A puncture wound is an example of a closed wound. B) A closed wound has skin that is not intact. C) A contusion (bruise) is an example of a closed wound. D) A surgical incision is an example of a closed wound.

C

Which of the following statements is true of urination? A) Indwelling catheters do not affect muscle tone. B) Alcohol and caffeine decrease urine output. C) A lack of privacy and stress can affect urination. D) The bladder holds more urine as people age, causing them to urinate less frequently.

C

he charge nurse has directed Clara to call emergency medical services. When should Clara hang up? A) As soon as she has given the dispatcher the phone number and address of the facility B) After telling the dispatcher the phone number and address of the facility and informing her of Mrs. Greer's condition C) When the dispatcher hangs up or tells her to hang up D) After the ambulance arrives

C

Clara has just entered Mrs. Greer's room and sees that Mrs. Greer is unconscious on the floor. There is blood on the floor but Clara is not sure where it came from. This is a medical emergency. Clara knows she must first assess the situation. That includes A) Asking Mrs. Greer what happened B) Trying to determine if Mrs. Greer is conscious C) Closing the door to Mrs. Greer's room so the scene of the accident is not contaminated D) Making sure she is not in danger, and noticing the time

D

HIV can be transmitted by A) Telephones B) Toilets C) Hugs D) Blood

D

In the case of a serious burn, what should be done with clothing covering the burned area? A) It should be gently pulled away using gloved hands. B) It should be gently pulled away using sterilized tweezers. C) It should be covered with a layer of soothing, unscented lotion. D) It should not be removed.

D

Pressure placed on a bleeding wound should be A) Gentle and never directly on the wound B) Gentle and directly on the wound C)Firm but not directly on the wound D)Firm and directly on the wound

D