CNA Study Guide
A general rule for bathing a person is:
Wash from cleanest to dirtiest
the nursing assistant notices that a resident coughs and clears his throat frequently during meals. This could be a sign of:
Dysphagia
Which of the following is the best site for measuring body temperature for an unconscious resident?
Ear
A resident has been gaining one or two pounds of weight per day, the nursing assistant observes that the patient seems fatigues and that her urine output has decreased, this could be a sign of:
Fluid overload
A nursing assistant notices that FF is written on a patients chart, what does that mean:
Force fluids
A nursing assistant is given the task of measuring vital signs each day for a large number of residents, while her coworker is assigned the task of weighing all the residents each day. Which of the following methods of nursing care is this?
Functional Nursing
If a nursing assistant is in an emergency situation but has not been trained to perform CPR, she should:
Give basic first aid until the emergency medical team arrives
A male resident is experiencing normal changes in his reproductive system due to aging. Which of the following conditions meets his definition?
He has an enlarged prostate gland
If a resident is hearing-impaired, a nursing assistant should:
Make sure the light is on the nursing assistant's face
The first signs of skin breakdowns include all of the following except:
Pressure sore
Urinary incontinence puts resident at an increased risk for:
Pressure ulcers
Which method of taking temperature is considered to be the most accurate?
Rectal
A female is experiencing normal changes in her reproductive system due to aging. Which of the following conditions meets her definition?
She has brittle bones resulting from lowered estrogen and progesterone levels
All of the following are examples of verbal communication Except:
Smiling when greeting a new resident
When a resident uses a cane, walker, or crutches, the nursing assistant should:
Stay on the resident's weaker side
a patient experiences urinary incontinence only when he coughs, laughs, or sneezes this is:
Stress incontinence
Making an area or object completely free of all microorganisms is called:
Surgical Asepsis
A resident suffers from COPD. Which of the following can the nursing assistant expect as a result of this?
The NA can expect that the resident will be anxious about not being able to breathe
A nursing assistant is providing foot care to a resident who has diabetes. Which of the is a good guideline for the NA to follow?
The NA should always dry feet thoroughly, especially between toes
A resident has had a total hip replacement, and the nursing assistant is helping to position the resident. Which of the following is a guideline that the NA should follow?
The NA should help the resident dress, starting with the affected side first
Which of the following is a proper guideline for the nursing assistant to follow when there is a fire?
The NA should use wet towels to block doorways to prevent smoke entering the room
Which of the following is the best way for a nursing assistant to help move a resident up in bed?
The nursing assistant should ask the resident to bend her knees and to push with her hands and feet
A resident is subacute care is lying in bad and suddenly becomes short of breath. Which of the following is the best response by the nursing assistant?
The nursing assistant should notify the nurse immediately.
A nursing assistant is providing oral care to an unconscious resident. Which of the following is a guideline for the nursing assistant to follow during this procedure?
The nursing assistant should turn the resident's head to the side.
Holistic care considers:
The whole person
The nursing assistant is trying to help a resident with Alzheimer's disease get dressed. The resident continually tries to expose his generals to the NA. Which of the following would be the best response by the nursing assistant?
Try to distract the resident
When a nursing assistant notices that there is no urine in a catheter bag she should:
Check for tubing kinks
Which of the following terms describes a bed that is completely made with the bedspread and blankets in place?
Closed Bed
The Federal Government requires ________________ hours of continuing education for nursing assistants each year.
12
After a total hip replacement, the hip cannot be bent or flexed more than _______________ degrees
90
All of the following of nail care is true except:
A diabetic's toenails can be cut if the resident requests it
An __________ stocking is a special stocking that can help with circulation
Anti-Embolic
When giving a back rub to a resident, the nursing assistant should:
Avoid massaging areas of the skin that are pale or red
