Practice Test (CNA)

when a resident to let the nursing assistant take her blood pressure, the nursing assistant should

report this to the nurse

a nursing assistant may share a resident's medical information with which of the following

other members if the healthcare team

to best communicate with a resident who has a hearing impairment, the nursing assistant should 1

use short sentences and simple words

if a nursing assistant suspects that a resident is being abused, she should

report it to the nurse immediately

an obudsman is a person who

is a legal advocate for residents and helps protect their rights

to best respond to a resident with Alzheimer's diseasewho is repeating a question over and over again, the nursing assistant should

answer questions each time they are asked, using the same words

with regard to a resident's toenails, a nursing assistant should

never cut them

when providing personal care, the nursing assistant should

provide personal care for the resident

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

hearing

which temperature site is considered to be the most accurate

rectal

how should a standard bedpan be positioned

wider end aligned with resident's buttocks

a resident tells a nursing assistant that she is scared of dying. how should the nursing assistant respond?

listen quietly and ask questions when appropirate

to prevent dehydration, a nursing assistant should

offer fresh water and other fluids often

when giving perineal care to a female, a nursing assistant should

wipe from front to back

if a nursing assistant sees a resident masturbating, the nursing assistant should

provide privacy for the resident

in what order should range of motion exercises be done

start from the head and work down

a nursing assistant must wear gloves when

performing oral care

to best communicate with a resident who has a vision impairment, the nursing assistant should

identify herself when she enters the room

the first sign of skin breakdown is

discoloration

which of the following statements is true of the normal aging process and late adulthood (age 65 and older)

people are generally active and engaged

clean bed linens promote

proper rest and sleep

abdominal thrusts help

remove blockage from an airway

which of the following is a way to prevent unintended weight loss

honoring food likes and dislikes

which of the following is a way to use proper body mechanics while working

bending knees while lifting

what would be the best way for a nursing assistant to promote a resident's independence and dignity during bowel or bladder retraining

providing privacy for elimination

a resident tells a nursing assistant that he wants to wear his gray sweater. the nursing assistant should

tell him "OK" and assist him in getting dressed

a nursing assistant should wash her hands

before and after personal care

how should soiled bed linens be handled

by carrying them away from the nursing assistant's body

what is the purpose of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPPA)?

To keep protected health information private and secure

one safety device that helps transfer residents is called a

transfer belt

at which site is body temperature most often taken

mouth (oral)

a nursing assistant should encourage a resident's independence and self-care because doing this

promotes body function

a restraint can be applied

with a doctor's order

a nursing assistant can show she is listening carefully to a resident by

focusing on the resident and giving feedback

how many milliliters equal one ounce

30

with catheters it is important for a nursing assistant to remember that

the drainage bag should be kept lower than the hips or the bladder

when assisting a resident who has had a stroke, a nursing assistant should

lead with the stronger side when transferring

in which stage would a dying resident be if he insists that a mistake was made on his blood test and he's not really dying

denial

the process of helping to restore a person to the highest level of functioning is called

rehabilitation

a nursing assistant overhears other nursing assistants discussing a resident. one of them says "he is rude and smells funny." the nursing assistant should

suggest to the nursing assistants that this isn't the place to have this discussion

an oral temperature should not be taken on a resident who has eaten or had fluids in the last _____ minutes

10-20

how many feet does a quad cane have

4

a nursing assistant can assist residents with their spiritual needs by

listening to residents talk about their beliefs

the best way for a nursing assistant to respond to a combative resident is to

not take it personally

when a resident has a right-sided weakness, how should clothing be applied first

on the right side

a resident offers a nursing assistant a gift for being such a good nursing assistant. the nursing assistant should

politely refuse the gift

according to OBRA , nursing assistants must complete at least _____ hours of training and must pass a competency evaluation before they can be employed

75

call lights should be placed

within the residents reach

how long should nursing assistants use friction when lathering and washing their hands

20 seconds

the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is a federal government agency that protects workers from

hazards on the job

The first stage of a pressure injury may have skin that is this color

Red

When donning personal protective equipment (PPE) which of the following should be donned (put on) first

gown

The order for putting on PPE is

Apron or Gown, Surgical Mask, Eye Protection (where required) and Gloves.

Order for removing PPE is

Gloves, Apron or Gown, Eye Protection, Surgical Mask

At which site is body temperature measured via forehead

Temporal artery