CNA Exam Review Flashcards

A comprehensive set of flashcards based on CNA exam material for efficient studying and review.

What should you do if a resident has emphysema?

Keep the head of the bed elevated and ensure there is no smoking.

When should the TED hose be put on?

It should be put on in the morning and for daily activities.

What is defamation?

It is hurting a person's character.

What does hypoglycemia mean? And what about hyperglycemia?

Hypoglycemia means low blood sugar and hyperglycemia means high blood sugar.

Which side should you dress/undress a resident?

Dress on their weak side and undress on their strong side.

What should you do if you're brushing a resident's teeth and their gums start to bleed?

Notify the nurse.

What should you do first when transferring a resident?

Lower the bed.

In the stages of grief, if a resident yells, 'Why is this happening to me!', what stage of grief is this?

Anger.

What should you do for a wheelchair-bound resident in terms of their psychosocial needs?

Take them out for socialization.

What is slander and how is it spread?

Slander is talking bad about someone and it is spread through verbal communication.

If a resident is to be positioned on their side, where should you place pillows?

Place pillows under their back, between their knees, and appropriate for the arm on the side they're lying.

If you are ambulating a resident to their wheelchair, which side would you assist the resident to pivot on?

The strong side so that the resident does not fall.

If a resident has a cane, what side would they lead/step with?

The strong side.

What would you report if a resident has a wet cough with a feeding tube?

You would report if they were aspirating.

When a CNA is feeding a resident, what should they do?

Move to where they are sitting facing the resident.

Which of the following are bloodborne pathogens?

HIV and Hepatitis.

Which of the following is the most nutritious meal?

Lean meat, milk, and a green vegetable.

What is the name of the catheter on the inside of the abdominal wall?

Urostomy.

Who studies DNA?

A geneticist.

When weighing a resident, what should you make sure to do?

Weigh the resident at the same time every day and make sure to weigh them with the same type of clothes.

How is hepatitis spread?

Through bodily fluids.

How far up should you insert a rectal thermometer?

½ inch to 1 inch.

Who reigns delegation and responsibility over CNAs?

Nurses.

If a resident has pressure injuries and you, as a CNA, give them over-the-counter medication, what can this be considered as?

Negligence.

If a resident is on insulin, what do you need to report?

If their extremities turn blue.

If a resident is in a leg cast, what do you need to look out for?

If the cast is wet, there is color change, or swelling.

What should you do if a resident is in their room naked?

Close the door and ask if they need help with dressing.

If there is a wet floor sign on the left, what should you do?

Walk the resident on the right side.

If a resident is in isolation and they have leftover food from their meal, what should you do?

Throw it away inside their room without taking the food outside.

If a resident is eating slowly, what should you do?

Reheat the food if it gets cold.

What should you do when answering CNA final questions?

Think safety first and relate questions to older resident care.

How can you encourage hydration in residents?

Offer 30cc of water/other drink every 30 minutes.

What should you do around oxygen?

Make sure there is no smoking as it can start a fire.

What should you do if Mrs. Smith wants to smoke?

Take her to a designated smoking area.

If you know a resident has taken a medication that makes them drowsy, what should you do?

Take them to a designated area and stay with them so they do not fall.

What is bradycardia? What is tachycardia?

Bradycardia is slow heart rate and tachycardia is fast heart rate.

Who can you discuss a resident with?

You cannot discuss a resident with a friend.

If a resident is on a liquid diet, what can they eat?

Coffee, ice cream, and chicken broth.

Which is the proper way to answer the phone?

Hello, this is (insert name) with (facility name). How can I help you?

How do you clean a penis?

From the top down.

What should you do with a resident's personal belongings such as their eyeglasses?

They should be marked according to facility policy.

What might you notice about a resident who has had an amputation?

They may use a prosthetic, e.g., a prosthetic leg.

What should you do if Mrs. Smith cannot hear?

Make sure her hearing aid is on.

If a resident with a hearing aid is in the shower and it is time to wash their hair, what should you do?

Take the hearing aid out and put it back where it belongs.

What food should you give to a resident with diabetes?

Avoid sugary foods. A good meal option would be green beans, mashed potatoes, and peaches.

Who orders a cold/warm compress?

A doctor orders a cold/warm compress.