CNA Chapter 2

What is a proper way for a nursing assistant to respond if a resident does not hear her or does not understand her?

Face the resident and speak clearly

Which of the following is the proper order to apply PPE? A. Apply gown, mask, goggles, and gloves B. Apply gloves, gown, mask, and goggles C. Apply mask, goggles,gloves, and gown D. apply gown, gloves, mask, and goggles

A. Apply gown, mask, goggles, and gloves

To prevent falls, a nursing assistant should A. Clear walking ways of clutter B. Keep lights low C. Have residents wear long pants D. Leave spills for housekeeping to clean

A. Clear walking ways of clutter

Which of the following statements is true of gloves? A. Gloves should be worn when performing care on a resident who has broken skin B. Disposable gloves can be washed and reused C. Gloves do not need to be worn when shaving a resident D. After giving care, gloves are not contaminated.

A. Gloves should be worn when performing care on a resident who has broken skin

Why is important not to over-react when a resident behaves inappropriately A. It may actually reinforce the behavior B. The other residents may then copy the behavior C. Your supervisor will be angry with you D. You might surprise the resident

A. It may actually reinforce the behavior

Which of the following should you do when lifting a heavy object from the floor? A. Keep your feet shoulder-width apart. B. Keep the object far away from your body C. Lift using the muscles in your back D. Keep your knees straight

A. Keep your feet shoulder-width apart.

To serve hot liquids to residents, a nursing assistant should A. Pour hot drinks away from residents B. Put hot liquids on the edges of tables C. Make sure residents are standing up before serving hot liquids D. Never us a lid

A. Pour hot drinks away from residents

Which of the following can help with communication with a visually impaired resident? A. A nursing assistant should touch the resident before saying his name B. A nursing assistant should use the face of an imaginary clock to explain the position of objects in front of the resident C. A nursing assistant should move furniture without telling the resident. D. A nursing assistant should give treats to the resident's guide dog.

B. A nursing assistant should use the face of an imaginary clock to explain the position of objects in front of the resident

If a resident behaves inappropriately, a nursing assistnt should A. Tell other nursing assistants what happened and to stay away from the resident B. Be matter-of-fact and not over-react C. Tell other residents that this resident is perverted D. Not report the behavior as long as it does not bother the nursing assistant

B. Be matter-of-fact and not over-react

Choose the resident conditions that the NA should report immediately to the nurse. A. Family fighting B. Chest pain, high fever C. Watching too much TV D. Acting lonely

B. Chest pain, high fever

Standard Precautions should be practiced A. Only on people who look like they have a bloodborne disease B. On every single person in your care C. Only on people who request that you follow them D. Only on residents whose chars indicate they are sick

B. On every single person in your care

RACE as a safety rule means: A. Run to A Close Exit B. Remove residents, Activate 911, Contain fire, Extinguish C. Residents are to be Cared for Excellently D. Remove a Canister Extinguisher

B. Remove residents, Activate 911, Contain fire, Extinguish

When speaking with residents and their families, nursing assistants should: A. Use medical terms so that they will understand more easily. B. Use simple, non-medical terms C. Use a different language D. Talk over their heads to other staff memembers

B. Use simple, non-medical terms

When should unsafe conditions be reported?

Before accidents occure

When coming upon an emergency situation the very first thing the nursing assistant should do is A. Perform CPR B. Perform abdominal thrusts C. Assess the situation and the victim D. Give rescue breaths

C. Assess the situation and the victim

When communicating with a resident who is hearing -impaired, a nursing assistant should A. Keep her hands in front of her face B. Shout C. Get the resident's attention before speaking D. Chew gum

C. Get the resident's attention before speaking

To control bleeding, a nursing assistant should: A. Use her bare hands to stop it B. Lower the wound below the heart C. Hold a thick pad or clean cloth against the wound and press down hard D. Apply light pressure with a Band-Aid

C. Hold a thick pad or clean cloth against the wound and press down hard

Which of the following is true of assisting a resident who is having a seizure? A. Give the resident a glass of water to drink B. Hold the resident down if he/she is shaking severely C. Move furniture away to prevent injury to the resident D. Open the resident's mouth to move the tongue to the side.

C. Move furniture away to prevent injury to the resident

How should residents be positioned while they eat? A. Lying flat on their backs B. Reclining at a 45-degree angle C. Sitting as upright as possible D. Lying on their sides

C. Sitting as upright as possible

Using good body mechanics includes A. Twisting at the saist B. Carrying objects far away from the body C. Standing with the legs shoulder-width apart D. Keeping knees locked when lifting

C. Standing with the legs shoulder-width apart

What is the best way a nursing assistant can respond toa combative resident? A. Argue with the resident B. Tell the resident that he is wrong C. Stay calm and lower the tone of his/her voice D. Stand very close to the resident

C. Stay calm and lower the tone of his/her voice

Which of the following is true of Transmission-Based Precautions? A. You do not need to practice Standard Precautions if you practice Transmission-Based Precautions A. 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. They are practiced in addition to Standard Precautions

When should a nursing assistant identify a resident? A. After giving care B. When collecting meal trays C. When shifts change D. Before helping with feeding

D. Before helping with feeding

How are bloodborne diseases transmitted? A. By hugging an infected person B. By touching something that was just sterilized C. By standing too close to an in infected person when he coughs D. By contact with blood or body fluids

D. By contact with blood or body fluids

You will come into contact with microorganisms A. Only in public areas of the facility B. Only during direct contact with residents C. Only during personal care procedures D. Every time you touch something

D. Every time you touch something

When a resident is suspected of having a heart attack, a nursing assistant should: A. Leave the resident to call his family B. Cover the resident with a heavy blanket C. Make sure the resident is standing up to promote circulation D. Not give the person liquids or food

D. Not give the person liquids or food

Which of the following are ways to avoid barriers to communication? A. Using slang B. Asking "why" questions C. Using lots of medical terminology D. Not giving medical advice

D. Not giving Medical Advice

Which of the following senses is not used in making observations? A. Sight B. Touch C. Smell D. Taste

D. Taste

A sign that a stroke is occurring is A. Abdominal pain B. Gasping for air C. Low blood pressure D. The inability to speak or to speak clearly

D. The inability to speak or to speak clearly

The single most important thing you can do to prevent the spread of disease is to A. Carry dirty linen close to your uniform B. Never change your gloves C. Remove gloves before cleaning spills D. Wash your hands

D. Wash your hands

Subjective/Objective. "There are raised, red marks the size of pinpricks on Mrs. Johnson's torso."

Objective