CNA Final Exam Review
How many milliliters equal one ounce? A. 40 B. 30 C. 60 D. 20
B
According to OBRA, nursing assistant must complete at least ____ hours of training and must pass a competency evaluation before they can be employed A. 100 B. 250 C. 50 D. 75
D
True or False: Nutrition and fluid intake than younger people to have healthcare associated infections
False
True or False: Under standard precautions, body fluids do not include saliva
False
Paralysis on one side of the body
Hemiplegia
Federal law concerned with the care provided in skilled nursing facilities
OBRA
A fracture that has penetrated the skin and carries a high risk of infection is called a(n): A. Open fracture B. Hairline fracture C. Closed fracture D. Infectious fracture
A
A resident with a head or spinal cord injury should be repositioned at least every______hours. A. 2 B. 3 C. 4 D. 5
A
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) defines hand hygiene as: A) Handwashing with soap and water and using alcohol-based hand rubs B) Using only alcohol-based hand rubs when hands are visibly soiled C) Rinsing hands with water D) Not washing hands more than once per day
A
During the Unoccupied Bed video, the narrator states that when the pillows have tags on them, they should be inserted into the pillowcase: A. Tag-side first, so the tag will be covered B. After all tags are removed C. With the tags taped or sewn down D. Tag-side out, so the tag will be visible
A
Fluids are important for residents who have diarrhea because: A) Diarrhea rapidly depletes the body of fluids B) Diarrhea can be prevented by drinking a lot of liquids C) Diarrhea is an infection that can be flushed out by fluids D) Diarrhea can make a resident's throat dry
A
How long does it take for a serious burn to occur with a liquid at a temperature of 140 F? A) 5 seconds or less B) 10 seconds or less C) 30 seconds or less D) 60 seconds or less
A
Inability to understand written or spoken words is called: A. Receptive aphasia B. Expressive aphasia C. Emotional lability D. Hemiplegia
A
Objective information is: A. Factual information B. Information based on opinion C. Information that cannot be observed D. Also called "symptoms"
A
Restraint alternative are: A) Any interventions used in place of a restraint B) Restraint that keep residents in their beds C) Medications used to control a person's behavior D) Periods of confining resident to their rooms
A
Scald are burns caused by: A) Hot liquids B) Lye C) Hot irons D) Heating devices
A
Scope of practice defines: A. Tasks that healthcare providers are legally allowed to do B. Tasks that once practiced and mastered can be done by NAs C. The practice of providing healthcare interventions D. Who is in the NA's chain of command
A
The Bloodborne Pathogens Standard is a law that requires that: A) Healthcare employers must have a written exposure control plan designed to eliminate or reduce employee exposure to infectious material B) Healthcare employers must only accept residents who are healthy upon admission C) Healthcare employers must charge employees a discounted fee fro hepatitis B vaccinations D) Healthcare employers must disclose information about resident's bloodborne disease to the public
A
The circadian rhythm is A. The 24-hour day-night cycle B. The lack of ability to fall asleep or stay asleep C. Deep sleep that helps the body to renew D. The habit of taking short naps throughout the day
A
The key treatment for malignant tumors of the skin, breast, bladder, colon, rectum, stomach, and muscle is: A. Surgery B. Chemotherapy C. Radiation D. Herbal supplements
A
The occupational safety and health administration (OSHA) is a federal government agency that protects workers from A. Hazards on the job B. Lawsuits C. Workplace violence D. Unfair employment practices
A
Treating all blood and body fluids as if they were infected is called: A. Standard Precautions B. Chain of infection C. Medical asepsis D. Surgical asepsis
A
What is atrophy? A. Wasting away of muscle B. Increase in strength of muscle C. Increase in size of muscle D. Pain in the legs and back
A
When assisting a resident who has had a stroke, a nursing assistant should A. Do everything for the resident B. Lead with the stronger side when transferring C. Dress the stronger side first D. Place food in the weaker side of the mouth
A
When should anti-embolic hose be applied? A) Before the resident gets out of bed B) While the resident is walking around C) Right after a shower or tub bath D) During meal time
A
Which of the following is a way for a nursing assistant to use proper body mechanics while working? A. Bending his knees while lifting B. Standing with his feet close together while lifting C. Holding objects far away from his body when carrying them D. Twisting at the waist when he is moving an object
A
Which of the following is included on a Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS)? A) Chemical ingredients and dangers B) Correct response to resident abuse C) Fire evacuation procedures D) Safe handling information for restraints
A
Which of the following terms describes a bed that is completely made, with the bedspread and blankets in place? A. Closed bed B. Open bed C. Occupied bed D. Unoccupied
A
Which of these is within the NAs scope of practice? A. The resident's activities of daily living B. The resident's treatment plan C. Updating the resident's care plan D. The resident's medication plan
A
Why is it important for a nursing assistant not to overreact when a resident behaves inappropriately? A. It may actually reinforce the behavior B. Other residents may then copy the behavior C. The NA's supervisor will be angry with him. D. The NA might surprise the resident.
A
Care given in hospitals for short-term care of injury or illness
Acute care
Chest pain
Angina pectoris
According to OBRA, what temperature range must long-term care facilities maintain? A. 71 - 71 °F B. 71 -81 °F C. 81 - 91°F D. 91 -101 °F
B
An oral temperature should not be taken on a resident who has eaten or had fluids in the last _____ minutes. A. 25-35 B. 10-20 C. 40-50 D. 50-60
B
How many times can disposable equipment be used before it needs to be discarded? A) Three times B) One time C) Two times if it is washed in between uses D) Indefinitely if it is sterilized in between uses
B
How should a standard bedpan be positioned? A. It should be positioned however the resident prefers B. The wider end should be aligned with resident's buttocks C. The smaller end should be aligned with resident's buttocks D. The smaller end should be facing the resident's head
B
In what order should range of motion exercises be performed? A. Start from the feet and work up B. Start from the head and work down C. The arms and legs should be exercised first D. The arms and legs should be exercised last
B
Residents in restraint must be checked every ____ minutes: A) 10 B) 15 C) 30 D) 20
B
Slurred speech or the inability to speak is called: A. Receptive aphasia B. Expressive aphasia C. Emotional lability D. Hemiplegia
B
The failure to provide care that results in physical, emotional or mental harm is: A. Negligence B. Neglect C. Abuse D. Malpractice
B
The first person in the NAs chain of command is the: A. Administrator B. Supervising nurse C. Director of Nursing D. Medical Director
B
The process of helping to restore a person to the highest level of functioning is called: A. Positioning B. Rehabilitation C. Elimination D. Retention
B
The yellowish fluid that carries disease-fighting cells is called A. Sperm B. Lymph C. Urine D. Blood
B
Unlawful restraint is called: A. Involuntary seclusion B. False imprisonment C. Battery D. Assault
B
What is the best way to control the spread of MRSA? A. By taking medication B. Through proper handwashing C. By using masks D. By taking antibiotics
B
When a resident has a right-sided weakness how should clothing be applied first? A. On the left side B. On the right side C. On whichever side is closer to the nursing assistant D. On whatever side the resident prefers
B
When donning personal protective equipment (PPE), which of the following should be put on first? A. Mask B. Gown C. Gloves D. Goggles
B
When washing hands, an NA should use friction for: A. At least 25 seconds B. At least 20 seconds C. At least 15 seconds D. At least 5 seconds
B
Which of the following tasks is outside the scope of practice for an NA? A. Giving a resident a bath B. Inserting tubes into a resident's body C. Helping a resident eat dinner D. Transferring a resident from the bed to a chair
B
With urinary catheters, it is important for a nursing assistant to remember that A. Tubing should remain kinked and clean B. Perineal care does not need to be performed C. The drainage bag should be kept lower than the hips or the bladder D. The tubing should be placed underneath the resident's body
B
________________ is the alternative therapy that focuses on the spine and musculoskeletal system A. Massage therapy B. Chiropractic therapy C. Accupuncture D. Accupressure
B
Culture is: A. The process of exchanging information B. Body movements, facial expressions and posture C. Traditional behaviors practiced by a group of people D. The acknowledgement of a question
C
During the resting phase/diastole of the heart A. Ventricles pump blood through the blood vessels B. The heart begins beating rapidly until the next contraction C. The chambers fill with blood D. Circulation stops
C
Empathy means: A. Sharing in the feelings and difficulties of others B. Being caring, concerned and considerate C. Identifying with the feelings of others D. Being appropriate when dealing with others
C
Harmful microorganisms are called: A. Infections B. Microbes C. Pathogens D. Sepsis
C
If a resident is in shock, a nursing assistant should: A. Quickly give the resident something to eat that can easily be absorbed B. Elevate a body part if a broken bone is suspected C. Elevate the legs unless the resident has a head or abdominal injury D. Give the resident a type of strong liquor, like brandy
C
In which position is the resident placed for examination of the breasts, chest, and abdomen? A. Knee-chest position B. Lithotomy position C. Dorsal recumbent postion D. Trendelenburg position
C
Paralysis on one side of the body is called: A. Quadriplegia B. Paraplegia C. Hemiplegia D. Hemiparesis
C
Peripheral vascular disease (PVD) is a condition in which the legs, feet, arms, or hands do not have enough: A) Flexibility B) Exercise C) Blood circulation D) Fluids
C
The correct order of the nursing process is A. Planning, evaluation, assessment, implementation, nursing diagnosis B. Evaluation, implementation, nursing diagnosis, assessment, planning C. Assessment, nursing diagnosis, planning, implementation, evaluation D. Evaluation, assessment, nursing diagnosis, planning, implementation
C
The first two steps to take when approaching an emergency are A. Perform first aid and assess the situation B. Call the victim's family and call 911 C. Assess the situation and assess the victim D. Get assistance and perform CPR
C
The purpose of restraints is: A) To discipline residents B) To make the nursing assistant's job easier C) To restrict voluntary movements or behavior D) To allow ill residents to be left alone for longer periods of time
C
What are baseline vital signs? A. The combined average of three sets of vital signs B. Weekly vital sign readings C. The initial set of vital signs done upon admission D. The final set of vital signs prior to discharge
C
What is the purpose of the Patient Self-Determination Act (PSDA)? A. To offer in-service training for nursing assistants B. To keep protected health information (PHI) private C. To encourage people to make decisions about advance directives D. To detail how abuse should be reported
C
What should an NA do when providing oral care for a resident with cancer? A. The NA should use a commercial mouthwash for rinsing. B. The NA should use a hard-bristled toothbrush. C. The NA should assist the resident with brushing and flossing regulary. D. The NA should avoid giving oral care or give limited oral care.
C
When helping a resident who has had a hip replacement get dressed, how should the nursing assistant (NA) begin? A. Start with the stonger side B. Start with the left side C. Start with the weaker side D. Start with the feet and move upward
C
Which anatomical term means toward the midline of the body? A. Lateral B. Proximal C. Medial D. Posterior
C
Which of the following is best to use on a burn? A. Burn ointment B. Aloe vera gel C. Cool water D. Petroleum jelly
C
Which of the following is helpful when providing skin care for a resident with cancer? A. Do not use lotion on dry, delicate skin. B. Do not offer backrubs. C. Avoid applying lotion to areas receiving radiation therapy. D. Avoid moving the resident at all.
C
Which of the following is true of Transmission-Based Precautions? A. An NA does not need to practice Standard Precautions if he practices Transmission-Based Precautions. B. They are exactly the same as Standard Precautions C. They are practiced in addition to Standard Precautions. D. They will not be listed in the care plan so as not to alarm anyone.
C
The pathogen that causes the disease
Causative agent
Dedicated equipment refers to: A) Equipment that is used by multiple residents B) Equipment donated to one resident by another resident and/or his family C) Equipment that is disposable D) Equipment that is only used by one resident
D
Dedicated equipment refers to: A) Equipment that is used by multiple residents B) Equipment donated to one resident by another resident and/or his family C) Equipment that is disposable D) Equipment that is only used by one resident
D
During the Hand Washing video, how much soap is recommended to be used to wash hands? A. 2ml B. 1 tsp. C. 1 tbsp. D. 5ml
D
How long should nursing assistants use friction when lathering and washing their hands? A. 2 minutes B. 5 seconds C. 18 seconds D. 20 seconds
D
How many feet does a quad cane have? A. 1 B. 2 C. 3 D. 4
D
How many hours of in-service education does OBRA require for nursing assistants every year? A. At least 34 hours B. At least 28 hours C. At least 18 hours D. At least 12 hours
D
Measures used to reduce and prevent the spread of infection are called: A. Standard precautions B. Surgical asepsis C. Chain of infection D. Medical asepsis
D
PVD is caused by: A) Incontinence B) Weakened heart muscles due to damage C) Infection D) Fatty deposits in blood vessels
D
Sympathy means: A. Acting appropriately when dealing with others B. Being caring, concerned and considerate C. Identifying with the feelings of others D. Sharing in the feelings and difficulties of others
D
The Bloodborne Pathogen Standard requires that: A. Employers educate a select group of employees who will be in contact with residents with bloodborne diseases B. Employers provide hepatitis B vaccinations to employees at a reduced cost C. Employers keep one set of personal protective equipment on hand for visitors to use D. Employers have an exposure control plan
D
The failure to provide appropriate care resulting in unintentional injury is: A. Neglect B. Abuse C. Assault D. Negligence
D
The technique that destroys all microorganisms is called: A. Isolation B. Medical asepsis C. Disinfection D. Sterilization
D
Transferring responsibility of a task is called: A. Scope of professional practice B. Implementation C. Chain of command D. Delegation
D
What is the explanation the narrator gives in the Applying Elastic Stocking video for the purpose of elastic stockings? A. They apply pressure to the legs, which relieves pain and prevents edema (swelling) B. They apply pressure and warmth to the feet, thus improving blood flow to the heart C. They apply pressure to the legs and feet and help prevent edema (swelling) D. They apply pressure to the veins to improve blood flow to the heart, thus preventing blood clots
D
Which of the following is the proper order to don PPE? A. Put on mask and goggles, gown, and gloves. B. Put on gloves, gown, and mask and goggles. C. Put on mask and goggles, gloves, and gown. D. Put on gown, mask and goggles, and gloves.
D
Which of the following is true of spinal cord injuries? A. Residents with spinal cord injuries will not be able to perform any self-care. B. Rehabilitation is not helpful with spinal cord injuries. C. The lower the injury, the greater the loss of function. D. The higher the injury, the greater the loss of function.
D
Which of the following statements is true of acute care? A. Acute care is normally given in adult day services facilities. B. One advantage of acute care is people do not have to leave their homes to receive it. C. Acute care is given to people who do not have a serious illness. D. Acute care is given in hospitals for people who require immediate care.
D
____________ is the alternative therapy that uses manipulation of the soft tissues to relieve pain and stress A. Accupressure B. Homeopathy C. Chiropractic therapy D. Massage therapy
D
Healthcare-associated infection
Infections acquired in healthcare settings during the delivery of medical care
An infection that is limited to a specific location in the body
Localized Infection
Body opening that allows pathogens to enter
Port of entry
The body opening on an infected person that allows the disease to leave
Portal of exit
Care given by specialists to improve function after illness or injury
Rehabilitation
Place where the pathogen lives and grows
Reservoir
A skin condition that occurs due to build-up of fluid under the skin; commonly affects the lower legs and ankles
Stasis dermatitis
Person who is likely to get the disease
Susceptible host
Fainting
Syncope
An infection that is in the bloodstream and is spread throughout the body
Systemic infection
6:30pm in military time is written: a. 18:30 b. 1830 c. 6:30 d. 16:30
b
