CNA practice exam 1
NPO means: A. Nothing by mouth B. Nothing per ostomy C. Only ice chips per mouth D. Nothing by mouth except water
A
When caring for a confused resident what should a nursing assistant do? A. Give simple directions B. Give the patient activities C. Say nothing D. Allow the patient to plan daily activities
A
Which of the following people provide treatment for persons who have difficulty talking due to disorders such as stroke or physical defects? A. Speech Therapist B. Registered nurse C. Physical therapist D. Occupational therapist
A
While dressing a post CVA resident with one-sided weakness,which arm should be put through the sleeve first? A-weak arm B-strong arm C-it doesn't matter D-both arms at the same time
A
You are giving mouth care to an UNCONSCIOUS resident. You must be especially careful to prevent the resident from: A-aspirating any fluid B-eating the toothpaste C-talking during procedure D-biting down on the toothbrush
A
A nursing assistant closes the door, pulls curtains between beds, and covers the Resident with a bath sheet when giving a bath. This is an example of maintaining a resident's: A. Choice B. Privacy C. Confidentiality D. Right of expression
B
You don't answer a call light because the patient is always hitting it accidentally. This would be considered: A. Unethical B. Neglect/abuse C. Breaking confidentiality D. False imprisonment
B
A nursing assistant is helping a resident to walk. If the resident becomes faint and begins to fall, the assistant should: A. Hold the resident up and call for help B. Hold the resident up and continue walking C. Ease the resident to the floor and call for help D. Carry the resident back to bed and then go for help
C
A resident's call light: A. May be answered when you have time B. May be kept out of the residents reach C. Should be answered as quickly as possible D. May only be answered by the nursing assistant assigned to that client
C
If a resident refuses to eat a certain food because of a religious preference, the CNA should: A-allow the resident to go hungry B-ask the family to bring in special foods C-respect the residents religion and notify the dietician D-tell the resident to eat the food, no preference is given
C
If the CNA is confused about instructions of a task that the nurse told the CNA to do, the CNA should: A. Do the best job possible and not bother co-workers with the misunderstanding B. Ask the other CNAs to do the job C. Ask the nurse to clarify the instructions D. Ask the patient what to do
C
ROM exercises will help prevent: A. Obesity B. Depression C. Contractures D. Pressure sores
C
Restraints should be unfastened or released: A. Daily B. Never C. Q1-2 hours D. Q3-5 hours
C
Which of the following best helps reduce pressure on the bony prominences? A. Several pillows B. Sheepskin C. Flotation mattress D. Repositioning every shift
C
Which of the following is a right of resident in a nursing facility? A. Smoking in their room B. Making as much noise as they want C. Refusing treatment ordered by the doctor D. To take all the drugs they want
C
While an unsteady resident is showering you should: A. Leave to respect privacy B. Go start another shower C. Use a shower chair D. Ambulate a resident just outside the door
C
You are assigned to care for a new resident. You do not know what to calk her. You should introduce yourself then: A. Call her by her first name B. Call her dear or honey tone friendly C. Ask her by what name she would like to be called D. Ask a family member what name to call him/her
C
reality orientation therapy should include: A- talking about your interest B-using nicknames like "granny" C-calling the resident by his name D-telling imaginative stories to the resident
C
Insulin, a hormone,regulates: A. The rhythm of the heart B. The amount of salt retained in the blood C. The strength of the skeletal muscles D. The amount of sugar in the blood
D
Keeping information confidential about a client is: A. Not important B. Fairly important C. Applies only to medical records D. A legal responsibilty
D
The most comfortable position for a resident with a respiratory problem is A. Prone B. Supine C. Lateral D. Fowlers
D
What can you do to allow a helpless resident some independence when he must be fed? A. Feed the resident lying down B. Feed the resident with a fork C. Always stand to feed the resident D. Ask which foods the resident would like to eat first
D
When assisting a blind resident to walk it is important to: A. Hold the resident's elbow B. Stand slightly behind them C. Have him use a white cane D. Allow the resident to hold your arm
D
When giving hair care you should particularly observe for the following: A. Hair curl B. Split ends C. Hair color change D. Lice, nits, and sores
D
When removing soiled bed linen, they should be: A. Rolled dirty side out B. Shaken to get all the crumbs off C. Put on the floor, it's dirty also D. Rolled dirty side in
D