CNA practice test 2
Which of the following best describes the concept of empathy? A-A nursing assistant asks a patient whether they would like to take a walk or watch a movie. B-A nursing assistant speaks with a dietician about alterations to the patient's meal tray. C-A nursing assistant speaks with a patient about their recent diagnosis of cancer. D-A nursing assistant asks the nurse when she may take a meal break
C
Which of the following disorders are said to be irreversible? A-Chicken pox. B-Asthma. C-Emphysema. D-Hypertension.
C
A nursing assistant enters a client's room and finds a fire burning in a trashcan. The nursing assistant's first action is to: A-call the nurse for help. B-remove the patient. C-try to put out the fire. D-pull the fire alarm.
B
When a client constantly ignores the urge to void, the client is putting themselves in danger of what complication? A-Constipation. B-Incontinence. C-Insomnia. D-Poor appetite
B
When assisting the resident to transfer from the bed to a chair, the nursing assistant knows it is necessary to do all of the following EXCEPT: A-Assist the resident to put on a robe and nonskid slippers. B-Encourage the resident to pivot themselves with minimal assistance. C-Place the chair on the resident's strong side. D-Place the bed in the lowest position and lock the wheels.
B
Which of the following actions is correct when giving a client a bath? A-Clean the perineal area by gently wiping with the washcloth from back to front. B-Ensure any areas not being currently washed are covered by a sheet or towel. C-Make the client give themselves their own bath, even if they perform it poorly. D-Lotion the client's feet after bathing and be sure to get in between the toes.
B
Which of the following diseases does not require airborne precautions? A-Measles. B-MRSA. C-Tuberculosis. D-Chickenpox
B
Diabetes is a disease of which primary body system? A-Respiratory. B-Musculoskeletal. C-Endocrine. D-Cardiac
C
Range-of-motion exercises are most important for which type of patient to perform? A-A patient with a pulled leg muscle. B-A patient who has hypertension. C-A patient with hemiplegia. D-A patient with depression
C
A client in the day room is having a panic attack. The nursing assistant should: A-tell the client to breathe as slowly and deeply as possible. B-have the client talk about the panic attack. C-encourage the client to verbalize their feelings. D-ask the client about the cause of the panic attack
A
A client who suffered a left-sided stroke one year ago has unresolved aphasia. The nurse knows that the term aphasia means: A-that the client is confused. B-that the client is unable to void. C-that the client is unable to understand and process language. D-that the client is unable to speak
D
A patient is on a clear liquid diet. Which of the following is NOT allowed on this diet? A-Water. B-Tea. C-Coffee. D-Orange juice with pulp
D
A patient who is immobile may experience which of the following feelings? A-Confusion. B-Laziness. C-Happiness. D-Sadness.
D
All of the following factors may interfere with elimination EXCEPT: A-Infection. B-Aging. C-Medications. D-Family stress.
D
The term grievance refers to which aspect included in the Patient Bill of Rights? A-There is no lifetime monetary limit on essential care. B-Patients are not allowed to call doctors at home. C Patients have access to their health information at all times. D Patients have the right to file a complaint without fear or penalty.
D
A client with a Foley catheter is ordered to ambulate twice daily. Before ambulating the client, the nursing assistant should: A-keep the bag below the bladder level. B-raise the bag above the bladder level. C-have the patient cover the bag with a pillow sleeve. D-ask the nurse to confirm this order
A
During a bath, the three most important things for the resident are: A-Safety, security, and privacy. B-Safety, warmth, and cleanliness. C-Comfort, rest, and security. D-Privacy, rest, and warmth.
A
It would be inappropriate to utilize an alcohol-based hand sanitizer in which of the following situations? A-The nursing assistant's hands are visibly soiled. B-The nursing assistant has just left the patient's room. C-The nursing assistant is about to enter the patient's room. D-The nursing assistant helps a patient to the bathroom while wearing gloves.
A
The nursing assistant cares for a diabetic client. Which of the following symptoms in this client should be immediately reported? A-Emesis. B-Refusal to eat dessert. C-A cough. D-A bowel movement.
A
The nursing assistant cares for a patient with hepatitis C. The nursing assistant knows that the patient could have come in contact with this disease in which of the following ways? A-IV drug use. B-Dirty toilet seat. C-Dirty eating utensils. D-Going barefoot
A
The nursing assistant helps a patient who recently had a right-sided stroke to bathe. Which of the following describes the BEST method to support the patient's independence? A-Allow the patient to perform as much of the bath as possible. B-Ask the patient what he wants to do. C-Complete the entire bath for him to conserve his energy. D-Encourage the patient to do the best he can to clean himself.
A
The nursing assistant prepares to give a patient a bed bath. Before turning the patient to rub their back, the nursing assistant notices that he has a Foley catheter in place. Where should the nursing assistant secure the catheter to ensure it is not pulled during the bath? A-To the lateral aspect of the patient's thigh. B-To the bed sheet. C-To the medial aspect of the patient's thigh. D-To the bed
A
The range of motion term "abduction" means: A-moving the extremity away from the body. B-moving the extremity toward the body. C-moving the extremity above the body. D-moving the extremity below the body
A
When recording data on a legal form, it is considered correct to write with which of the following? A-A black or a blue pen. B-A blue pen. C-A black pen. D-A red pen
A
Which of the following pieces of assistive equipment would be most helpful in moving an immobile client from their bed to a chair? A-Mechanical lift. B-Draw sheet. C-Gait belt. D-Wrist restraints.
A
Which of the following types of grief is considered a normal and healthy part of grieving? A-Anticipatory. B-Complicated. C-Unresolved. D-Inhibited
A
"Log-rolling" is a technique best used for which of the following patient diagnoses? A-Left tibial fracture. B-Spinal cord injury (SCI). C-Cellulitis of the right arm. D-Psychosis
B
A client with a terminal illness tells the nurse that he has begun praying every night. The client states, "If I pray every night, God will forgive me." This represents which stage of grief? A-Acceptance. B-Bargaining. C-Denial. D-Anger.
B
A nursing assistant arrives at work. Three hours into the shift, she feels chilled and takes her temperature. The read-out is 101.0 degrees F. The correct action is to: A-Continue working, but wear a mask. B-Report herself to the nursing supervisor and be dismissed home. C-Continue working, but wash hands every fifteen minutes. D-Leave immediately for home.
B
A nursing assistant happens to witness a patient fall and is asked to document what happened. Which of the following statements is written correctly for legal documentation? A-"The patient tripped over bedsheets because housekeeping left them on the floor all day." B-"The patient slipped and slid down the side of the bed to the floor, landing on their sacrum." C-"The patient fell because they ignored me when I told them to stay in bed." D-"The patient fell because the nurse forgot to lock the wheels of the bed again."
B
A patient has just received news about the death of his spouse. He states to the nursing assistant, "I can't believe this has happened to me. I don't know what to do. How can I live without my wife?" The nursing assistant best responds by stating: A-"You will need more time to cope with this loss." B-"I understand you're in pain. I'll stay with you." C-"This kind of thing will happen to everyone eventually." D-"Do you and your wife have any children together?"
B
A resident comes out of their room saying they have burned their leg after they dropped hot soup on it. The skin looks blistered and red. The nurse assistant knows this is a: A-superficial burn. B-partial thickness burn. C-total thickness burn. D-serious burn.
B
A resident is choosing items for breakfast. Which of the following items contains the most amount of potassium? A-Eggs. B-Cantaloupe. C-Toast. D-Strawberries
B
Another term that is similar to the word convulsion is: A-Tremors. B-Seizure. C-Fever. D-Hypertension
B
The Omnibus Budget and Reconciliation Act (OBRA) requires all nursing homes to do what for their clients? A-Help residents write wills and choose power of attorneys. B-Help residents reach their highest level of psychological and mental functioning. C-Help residents perform ADLs and avoid neglect. D-Help residents to transfer to other nursing homes if they want.
B
The abbreviation Rx indicates: A-A type of wound. B-A treatment. C-An acute illness. D-A disease
B
The nursing assistant cares for a client who is extremely agitated. She yells, screams, and frequently tries to bite staff. The nursing assistant should: A-use restraints to ensure the client's safety. B-speak calmly in an authoritative and neutral manner to the client. C-use the television to distract the client. D-provide care only when absolutely necessary
B
The nursing assistant walks into a patient's room and discovers him masturbating. Which of the following actions is correct? A-Scold the patient and tell him he should be ashamed of himself. B-Exit the room to provide privacy for the patient. C-Report the activity to the nurse in charge. D-Ask the patient why he is doing this to himself.
B
When applying a jacket restraint to a patient, it is most important to: A-Check that the patient is not able to hit any other patients nearby. B-Check that the patient can fully expand their chest for breathing. C-Use a half-bow knot to secure each tie around the bed frame. D-Use a square knot to fasten the vest ties together behind the chair.
B
Which of the following is the leading cause of accidental death in those 85 years of age and older? A-Poisoning. B-Falls. C-Car accidents. D-Drowning.
B
Which of the following procedures cannot be performed by a nursing assistant? A-Reporting a soiled dressing to the nurse. B-Inserting a Foley catheter. C-Performing oral care on an unconscious patient. D-Assisting the client to the bathroom
B
Which of the following residents is demonstrating orthopneic position? A-A resident sits in a chair with their back straight. B-A resident sits on the side of the bed and leans forward over a bedside table. C-A resident walks using a cane. D-A resident lays on their stomach with their face to the side.
B
The nursing assistant cares for a client who is depressed. One day, the client states "I can't go on any longer. I have made a plan to kill myself. I don't know if I would follow through with it, but it seems much better than living this life any longer." Which of the following is the correct action? A-Report the situation to the physician. B-Ask the patient, "Can you tell me more about your feelings?" C-Report the situation to the nurse in charge. D-Reassure the patient by saying, "It's not that bad. You'll feel better tomorrow."
C
The nursing assistant takes the blood pressure of a patient known for "running low." To her surprise, the reading is 155 over 85. Which of the following factors might be directly responsible? A The patient denies skipping any medication. B The patient is stressed. C The blood pressure cuff is too tight. D The patient is lying in bed.
C
What type of client may opt to receive hospice care? A-Client with kidney disease. B-Client with cancer. C-Terminally ill client. D-Client with diabetes
C
When helping a client with left-sided weakness due to a CVA, the nursing assistant should position the client's cane: A-in front of the client. B-on the left side. C-on the right side. D-away from the client
C
Which of the following is an example of a nursing assistant's desired characteristic of reliability? A-The nursing assistant lets the nurse know when a patient states he is in pain. B-The nursing assistant monitors a patient's vital signs. C-The nursing assistant completes a task designated by the nurse in a timely manner. D-The nursing assistant clocks in fifteen minutes after her shift began
C
Which of the following most addresses a client's needs in regard to spirituality? A-Ask the client why he or she is of a particular faith. B-Provide the client with warm water, soap, and towels every morning. C-Assist the client to the facility's chapel every Sunday. D-Treat any religious objects in the client's room as if they were any other.
C
Which of the following would be a primary indication of hepatitis? A-Hypertension. B-Hyperglycemia. C-Jaundice. D-Hypotension
C
A client eats a bagel and one large glass of orange juice. What is the correct way to record the amount of juice? A-480 cc. B-One hundred and twenty cc. C-120 ml. D-480 ml
D
A client who has not had a bowel movement in four days would receive the most benefit from which of the following procedures? A-Endoscopy. B-Colonoscopy. C-Catheterization. D-Enema.
D
Cheyne-Stokes respirations occur in a client who: A-has a history of chronic respiratory issues. B-is unconscious. C-is recovering from an asthma attack. D-is close to death
D
What is the difference between Sims position and left lateral position? A-In Sims position, a pillow is placed between the patient's knees to prevent them from touching. B-In lateral position, the patient's head is elevated to 15 degrees on two pillows. C-In lateral position, the patient's undermost arm is positioned laterally and parallel to the patient's back. D-In Sims position, the patient's undermost arm is positioned laterally and parallel to the patient's back.
D
Which of the following aspects of care is important for a confused client? A-Checking the client's blood sugar every hour. B-Asking the client their name. C-Keeping the client contained in their room. D-Reorienting the client frequently with clocks, calendars, and family mementos
D
Which of the following bedtime snacks should a patient choose in order to increase their intake of vitamin D? A-Some pretzels. B-A cookie. C-An apple. D-A warm glass of milk
D
Which of the following items is necessary in order to place a patient in restraints? A-The hospital administrator's approval. B-The charge nurse's approval. C-Physical restraints. D-A physician's order
D
CPR (Cardiopulmonary resuscitation) should be performed when: A-a client is unconscious. B-a client is choking. C-a client has no pulse and is not breathing. D-a client has a pulse but is not breathing
C
Choose the observation that should be reported to the nurse STAT. A-Temperature of 98.9 degrees F. B-A pulse of 72. C-32 respirations per minute. D-Blood pressure of 102 over 75.
C
One of the patients on the unit is on airborne precautions due to suspected tuberculosis. To rule out the disease, the doctor has ordered sputum specimens to be collected. What is the best daily time for the nursing assistant to collect the specimens? A-Before a meal. B-After a meal. C-First thing in the morning. D-Last thing before the patient goes to sleep
C
Proper body mechanics when lifting clients involve which of the following? A-Keep the spine curved. B-Bending at the waist. C-Bending at the knees. D-Avoid seeking assistance
C