CNA Practice Exam

What is one important reason why the bed should remain wrinkle-free?

to help keep the skin healthy and prevent pressure sores

What is the term for a device that replaces a missing body pat?

prosthesis

To convert four ounces of water to milliters (ml or mL), the nurse assistant should multiply four by:

30

Which of the following healthcare settings is for people who will die in six months?

hospice

Which of the following abbreviations means "nothing by mouth"?

NPO

Exercises that put each joint through its full arc of motion are called:

range of motion

What is the medical term for high blood pressure?

hypertension

What is a task that is outside the scope of practice for an NA?

inserting tubes into a resident's body

Standard Precautions should be practiced

on every single person in your care

Which kind of care helps restore a resident to the highest level of functioning possible?

rehabilitation

If an activity is not listed on the care plan, what is the responsibility of a NA?

The NA should not perform the activity if it is not listed on the care plan.

Restraints can be applied:

only with a doctor's orders

Generally, the last sense to leave a dying person is the sense of

hearing

What is a normal range of a blood pressure?

varies 119/75 is an example

Incontinence may be caused by:

nervous system diseases

Standing with the legs shoulder-width apart is using

good body mechanics

Aftr an amputation, a resident may experience phantom sensation. Phantom sensation is

pain or sensation caused by remaining nerve endings

How should a fracture pan be positioned?

with the handle toward the foot of the bed

What does palliative care involve?

pain relief and comfort

Nursing assistants do not usually perform procedures that require

sterile technique

Insulin reaction can be caused by

too little food

Which of the following is a requirement of OBRA?

nursing assistants must have at least 75 hours of training

What is a good way for a nursing assistant to care for a mentally ill resident?

support the resident and his or her family and friends

When should sheets be changed?

whenever they are soiled, wrinkled, or damp

What does the chain of command do?

describes the line of authority

What is a good way for a nursing assistant to respond to inappropriate sexual behavior?

take the resident to a private area

What should a nursing assistant do if she suspects a resident is being abused?

she should report it to the nurse immediately and let him/her handle it from there

What is one good way a nursing assistant can assist residents with normal changes of aging related to the urinary system?

offer frequent trips to the bathroom

Which of the following is true of Transmission-Based Precautions?

they are practiced in addition to Standard Precautions

What can nursing assistants do in regards to IVs?

Nursing assistants will observe the IV site for problems

Passive range of motion exercises are done

when a resident cannot move on her own

Which of the following is used when documenting the amount of fluid a resident drinks?

milliters

When encountering a fire, a nursing assistant should first

remove resident from danger

What is a common "cliche"?

It will all work out in the end.

What member of the care team might help a resident learn to use adaptive devices for eating or dressing?

occupational therapist

A way to prevent aspiration during oral care of unconscious residents include:

using as little liquid as possible when giving oral care

Providing privacy while giving care is a patient's

legal right

What is something a nursing assistant needs to observe and report regarding the musculoskeletal system:

white, shiny, red, or warm areas over a joint

What is one way a nursing assistant can promote a resident's independence?

allowing a resident to do a task by himself no matter how long it takes hime

To treat a minor burn, a nursing assistant should

use cool, clean water

For a nursing assitant, confidentiality means

keeping private things private

When leaving a resident's room, a nursing assistant should

restock supplies and leave the call light within reach

What should a nursing assistant do each time a patient is repositioned?

should check residents'skin each time they are repositioned

Which is the most essential nutrient for life?

water

Which sense is usually last to leave the body when a person is dying?

hearing

What is a function of the nervous system?

senses and interprets information from outside the body

During a seizure an NA should

keep the resident safe

The ability to think logically and quickly is called

cognition

How can a nursing assistant help residents with their spirtual needs?

learn about resident's beliefs and listen carefully

If a resident with Alzheimer's disease has problems with dressing, the nursing assistant should:

lay out clothes in the order they should be put on

What is a type of advance directive:

Durable Power of Attorney for Health Care

Which type of urine speciment does not include the first and last urine in the sample?

clean catch

___________is maintaining equal intake and output.

fluid balance

How should a resident with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) be positioned?

sitting upright

The first sign of skin breakdown is

pale, white, reddened, or purple skin

The single most important thing you can do to prevent the spread of disease is to

wash your hands

Which temperature site is generally considered to be the most accurate?

rectal

What may influence a food preference?

religion

A ___________ is the permanent and painful stiffening of a joint and muscle.

contracture

Diabetes can lead to what complications:

impaired wound healing

Where should the call light be placed when a nursing assistant leaves a resident's room?

within the resident's reach

Why should a nursing assistant be concerned if he notices that areas of a resident's skin have become pale, white, or a reddened color?

it could be the beginning of a pressure sore

What can an overbed table be used for?

placement of meals

Pressure sores can lead to:

life-threatening infections

If a resident starts to fall, the best thing an NA can do is to:

widen her stance and bring the resident's body close to her

Ten ounces is equal to ____ milliliters (mL)

300

An attitude that is helpful in hospice work is

respect privacy and independence

If a resident with Alzheimer's disease shows violent behavior, the nursing assistant should

remove triggers

In which of the following procedures must a nursing assistant always wear gloves?

shaving

What thermometer is used to take a temperature from the ear?

tympanic thermometer

HIV can be transmitted

to a fetus by an infected mother

When assisting a resident with a standard bedpan, where should the wider end of the bedpan be placed?

in alignment with the resident's buttocks

The artificial opening in the abdomen of a resident with an ostomy is called a

stoma

Which is true about nursing assistants and catheters?

NAs observe and report regarding catheters

Which of the following statements is true of pain?

pain is a different experience for each person

What is a guideline for good skin care?

check the resident's skin daily and report changes

When a resident has left-sided weakness, which sleeve should be put on first?

left sleeve

With whom may a nursing assistant share a resident's medical information?

other staff members involved in the resident's care

How many rubber-tipped feet does a quad can have?

four

If a nursing assistant sees a letter for the resident at the front desk, she should

take the opened letter to the resident's room

Where should the nursing assistant stand when helping a resident who is recovering from a stroke to walk?

on the resident's weaker side

When communicating with a resident who is visually-impaired, the nursing assistant should

tell the resident what the nursing assistant is doing while careing for him

A nursing assistant should wear gloves when

giving perineal care to a resident

In order to communicate with a resident who is hearing-impaired, the nursing assistant should

face the resident directly when speaking

Before helping a resident eat, how should the nursing assistant position the resident?

sitting as upright as possible

When speaking with residents, nursing assistants should

use simple, non-medical terms

To prevent falls, a nursing assistant should

keep walkways free of clutter

Which position is a resident in if he is lying on his stomach?

prone position

When assisting a patient with dentures, a nursing assistant should

clean dentures should be returned to the resident or stored in a denture cup that is labeled

When providing perineal care for a female resident, the nursing assistant should

wipe from front to back

When observing catheters, a nursing assistant should be sure that

the drainage bag is kept lower than the hips or bladder

Which member of the care team diagnoses disease and prescribes treatment?

physician (MD)

A resident's proteced health information (PIH) may be shared with:

only those who need the information for care or processing of records

What is an example of physical abuse?

pinching a resident

What is the correct conversion of 4:10p.m. to military time?

1610 hours

Joking with a resident's roommate about the resident's incontinence is what type of abuse?

phychological abuse

What is the correct conversion of 1900 hours to standard time?

7:00p.m.

When should a nursing assistant identify a resident?

befrore helping with feeding

What is an example of a normal change of aging?

weaker muscles

When using a transfer belt, the NA should:

place it over a resident's clothing