CNA Test

Before entering a patients room, a CNA should:

1. Check the residents care plan

2. Knock on the residents door before entering

3. Make sure that the supplies are stocked for the unit

4. All of the choices above

2. Knock on the residents door before entering

While helping a resident sip hot tea, the CNA slips and accidentally spills hot tea on the resident causing a burn. This is an example of:

1. Battery

2. Assault

3. Negligence

4. Abuse

3. Negligence

A patient is refusing to drink fluids, even though he is beginning to show signs of dehydration (concentrated urine, headache, sunken eyes, low energy). What should the CNA do?

1. Force him to drink water immediately because dehydration is dangerous.

2. Explain the risks of dehydration, respect his decision, and inform the nurse about his condition.

3. Request an IV for the patient so that the patient can get fluids without drinking anything

4. Tell the patient to go home because he knows what is best for his care

2. Explain the risks of dehydration, respect his decision, and inform the nurse about his condition

While standing in the elevator, a CNA overhear his colleagues speaking about a residence care. What is his violation of?

1. Patient confidentiality

2. The patients right to medical care

3. It is not a violation of anything as professionals are discussing resident care

4. A DNR order

1. Patient confidentiality

What should a CNA do if he or she sees a small fire and an unoccupied patient room?

1. Close all fire doors

2. Rescue residence in the room next door close all fire doors

3. Activate the alarm

4. Extinguish the fire

3. Activate the alarm

How is residential care paid for?

1. All of the choices listed

2. Medicare

3. Medicaid

4. Private health insurance

1. All of the choices listed

Which should the CNA NOT do as a healthcare professional?

1. Arrive at work well groomed in a clean uniform

2. Eat well and get plenty of exercise and sleep

3. Arrive to work on time or even 5 to 10 minutes early

4. Work single-handedly to take care of patients

4. Work single-handedly to take care of patients

What needs are found on the lowest level of Maslow’s hierarchy of needs?

1. Self-esteem

2. Safety and security

3. Physical

4. Love and belonging

3. Physical

A patient’s family asks the CNA caring for a loved one about the results of a recent blood test. What should the CNA say?

1. I think everything is normal, which is great

2. Let me find the nurse and talk to you about the results

3. Oh, he had a blood test? That is news to me.

2. Let me find the nurse and talk to you about the results

Which of the following is not a normal part of changes in all older adults?

1. Bones become more brittle and can break more easily

2. The skin becomes more fragile

3. Night vision decreases

4. The person is confused all the time

4. The person is confused all the time

A CNA also reports that one of his colleagues accepted an expensive gift from the Family of a resident. This is an example of:

1. Negligence

2. Malpractice

3. Defamation

4. Insubordination

3. Defamation

Which is NOT a reason why a CNA should refuse an assignment?

1. The CNA is upset because of a personal conflict with the patient’s family

2. The task is outside. The CNA is standard of care.

3. Performing the task could be harmful to the CNA

4. The CNA believes the task is unethical

1. The CNA is upset because of a person conflict with the patient’s family

When speaking with a resident, the CNA should NOT:

1. Speak loudly and clearly so that the resident can hear the CNA

2. Address the resident by Mr. Mrs. or Miss and his or her last name

3. Listen to what the resident is saying

4. Share intimate or personal details of his or her life

4. Share intimate or personal details of his or her life

If a patient refuses treatment and the CNA performs this care on the patient anyway, what could happen to the CNA?

1. The CNA could be charged with assault or battery

2. Nothing. CNA should always perform care on patients, regardless of patient wishes.

3. The CNA could be given an award for performing care under challenging conditions

4. The CNA could be promoted as later on the floor because he can get things done

1. The CNA could be charged with a assault or battery

A CNA should not:

1. Communicate with other members of the healthcare team

2. Help other CNA’s with their residents

3. Delegate a task to another CNA

4. Understand delegation guidelines completely before performing a task

3. Delegate a task to another CNA

What is the first step in preventing the spread of germs?

1. Keeping living areas clean

2. Emptying trash cans every day

3. Covering the residence mouth when she sneezes

4. Hand washing

4. Handwashing

Where can a CNA take a residents temperature

1. Rectal

2. Axilla

3. Oral

4. All of the above

4. All of the above

When a resident has a seizure, she:

1. Has convulsions

2. Has consumption

3. Has high blood sugar

4. Has a heart attack

1. Has convulsions

While a nursing assistant is caring for a resident, the CNA notices a foul smell coming from the residence wound. What should the CNA do?

1. Give the resident an antibiotic because the wound may be getting infected

2. Nothing, wound care is not part of the role of the CNA

3. Clean the wound immediately

4. Inform the nurse

4. Inform the nurse

Which of the following is true about older residents?

1. Older residence have reduced sensitivity to touch in pain

2. Older residence have slower reaction times

3. Older residence sleep less deeply

4. All of the choices listed

4. All of the choices listed

Which of the following practices ensures adequate protection when wearing gloves?

1. Wash hands only after removing gloves

2. A small tear in the glove will still keep out germs

3. Handwashing before and after glove use

4. Only use gloves when touching a residence blood

3. Washing before and after glove use

If a patient’s chart notes that he be placed in a lateral position, he should lie:

1. On the side with a pillow under the head, a second pillow under the arm and a pillow under the top leg

2. Flat on the back with a pillow under the lower back

3. On the back with a bed at a 45° angle

4. On the stomach with head to one side and pillows under the belly and feet

1. On the side with a pillow under the head, a second pillow under the arm and a pillow under the top leg

A CNA is making an unoccupied bed and accidentally dropped a clean sheet on the floor. What should the CNA do?

1. Refill the linen and put it back in the clean sheets pile

2. Pick the line up and make the bed

3. Brush any dirt off the line and make the bed

4. Place the linen in the hamper because it is now soiled

4. Place the linen in the hamper because it is now soiled

Which of the following is not part of the admissions process?

1. Making the residence feel comfortable and welcome

2. Preparing the residence room

3. The resident goes home

4. Signing admitting papers and consent for treatment

3. The resident goes home

What does the diastolic blood pressure number or bottom number referred to?

1. Diastolic blood pressure is the patient’s blood pressure when it is too low

2. Diastolic blood pressure is the pressure in the arteries when the heart contracts

3. Diastolic blood pressure is the pressure in the arteries when the heart rests

4. Diastolic blood pressure is the patient’s blood pressure when it is too high

3. The heart rests

The term medical asepsis means:

1. The injection of a killed microbe in order to stimulate the immune system, thereby preventing disease

2. An environment completely free from microorganisms

3. Practices designed to reduce the number of pathogenic microorganisms and limit their growth and transmission in the patients environment

4. The process of killing microorganisms using chemicals or heat

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Who is the most important member of the care plan meeting?

1. The doctor

2. The nurse

3. The patient

4. The CNA

3. The patient

When assisting a resident with a bed bath, what should the CNA do?

1. Start bathing the residence fee first

2. Scrub the residence, skin vigorously to make sure she is clean

3. Make sure the water temperature is between 85 to 95°F

4. Close the curtain to provide for privacy

4. Close the curtain to provide for privacy

In which of the following facilities do CNA’s work?

1. rehabilitation care

2. Long-term residential nursing care

3. Hospitals

4. All of the choices listed

4. All

When is a cold pack used?

1. To stop bleeding

2. To decrease swelling

3. To stop pain

4. To increase circulation

2. Decrease swelling

How should a CNA conduct oneself regarding a residence religious beliefs?

1. Try to convert the resident to the CNA’s religious beliefs

2. Leave it to the family to support the residence, religious beliefs

3. Ignore the residence, religious beliefs

4. Provide support and allow the resident to practice his religious beliefs

4. Provide support and allow the resident to practice his religious beliefs

A new resident is having difficulty getting dressed. The CNA helps the resident. Which document should the CNA used to record this information?

1. Flow sheet

2. Progress notes

3. Minimum data set

4. Admission sheet

1. Flow sheet

After signing the consent forms for an upcoming invasive procedure, a patient has a few questions. What should the CNA say to the patient?

1. I am so sorry, but you already signed the consent form so the time for question has passed

2. I’ll speak to the nurse to ask the doctor to speak to you

3. I am sure you can ask the doctor right before the procedure begins

4. What are your questions? I’ll see if I can answer them.

2. I’ll speak to the nurse to ask the doctor to speak to you

Which of the following is an objective sign or symptom that can be directly observed by a CNA

1. Nausea

2. Chills

3. Blood pressure measurement

4. Pain level

3. blood pressure measurement

Which device is used to transfer a resident from a bed to a stretcher?

1. Hoyer lift

2. Trapeze

3. Gait belt

4. Slide board

4. Slide board

a CNA is assigned a comatose patient on a ventilator. The CNA has never provided care for a patient in the state. What should the CNA do?

1. Tell the nurse manager that he/she has never done this kind of care and request additional instructions and training materials

2. As per pointers and tips from a CNA experience with this kind of care

3. Request to switch patients with another CNA who has done this kind of care before

4. Do the best that he or she can as everyone will have a first time caring for this kind of patient

1. tell the nurse manager

When performing oral care on an unconscious, resident a CNA must use

1. A toothbrush

2. A soft toothette

3. Mouthwash

4. All of the choices listed

2. A soft toothette

Which intervention will not help a patient with edema

1. Encouraging the patient to complete range of motion exercises

2. Massaging the extremity with lotion to stimulate blood flow

3. Raising the patient’s extremity above the heart

4. Using an ice pack or a cold pack to reduce swelling

4. Using an ice pack or cold pack

Which of the following is the goal of hospice care?

1. To meet the emotional spiritual and physical needs of a dying person

2. To cure a patient’s illness

3. To restore a person’s range of motion

4. To provide assistance with activities for daily living

1. To meet the emotional, spiritual, and physical needs of a dying person

a resident receives oxygen therapy through a facemask. When should the facemask be removed?

1. Every two hours

2. For eating

3. For sleeping

4. Every eight hours

2. For eating

if a resident can sit up, pivot, and get out of bed with little assistance, but has difficulty reaching in the bathroom, which device is the most appropriate to use for elimination?

1. Regular toilet

2. Portable commode

3. Bed pan

4. All of the choices

2. Portable commode

Which of the following actions protects a residence right to privacy?

1. A CNA helps a resident dress behind a curtain

2. A CNA remains in our room while a resident has visitors

3. A CNA forgets to close the curtain when assisting a resident using a bed pan

4. While assisting a resident in the shower, a CNA leaves, the door cracked open

1. A CNA helps a resident dress behind a curtain

When a resident complains of chest pains, what should a CNA do?

1. Massage the area where the resident is in pain

2. Helped the resident performed breathing exercises to increase her oxygen

3. Offer a pain reliever to help make the patient more comfortable

4. Call for help immediately

4. Call for help immediately

Which is the proper safety technique for a CNA to use when cleaning a residence dentures?

1. After cleaning, placed the dentures in a glass next to the sink

2. Place a paper towel in the sink while cleaning the dentures

3. Placed dentures on a shelf next to the sink to dry

4. Place a cloth towel in the sink while cleaning the dentures

4. Place a cloth towel in the sink while cleaning the dentures

If a CNA makes a mistake, recording a patient’s temperature, what should he do to correct his notation?

1. Cross out the mistake and write the correct number next to the mistake

2. Draw a single line through the notation, write the word error beside this line and initial it. Then write the correct number next to the notation

3. Erase the incorrect notation and write the new notation and pencil

4. Use liquid paper to cover the mistake and then write the correct notation over the mistake

2. Draw a single line through the notation. Write the word air beside this line and initial it then write the correct number next to the notation.

When putting anti-embolism stockings on a patient, the CNA should

1. All of the choices

2. Ensure that the stockings have no wrinkles in them

3. Pull the stockings up quickly from the residence foot

4. Ensure that the stockings are very tight

2. Ensure that the stockings have no wrinkles in them

If a patient is actively dying, how often should a CNA record his or her vital signs?

1. Once every 15 minutes

2. Never

3. Once every 60 minutes

4. Once every 30 minutes

2. Never

Which of the following positions will assist a patient who has difficulty with breathing

1. Supine position

2. Lateral position

3. Prone position

4. Fowler’s position

4. Fowlers position

What is the expected order of the five stages of grief?

1. Denial, anger, bargaining, depression, acceptance

2. Anger, denial, bargaining, depression, acceptance

3. Depression, anger, bargaining, denial, acceptance

4. Bargaining denial, anger, depression, acceptance

1. Denial, anger, bargaining, depression, and acceptance

A pulse oximeter can be effective when attached to a person’s:

1. Earlobe

2. Finger

3. Toe

4. All of the above

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What is one way to emotionally connect with your residence without crossing boundaries?

1. Meeting with residence, family in the community to develop closer relationships

2. Taking time to listen to the resident

3. receiving gifts from residence families

4. Doing favors for residence, such as common banks to get financial information and make online purchases

2. Taking time to listen to the resident

A person lying on his abdomen with his head turned to one side is in the _______ position

1. Supine

2. Prone

3. Fowlers

4. Sims

2. Prone

Which is a safety measure that a CNA should employ when helping a resident shower

1. All of the choices

2. Lock wheel of the shower chair

3. Make sure the resident has access to the call light

4. Check the temperature of the water

1. All choices

Which of the following can a CNA do to help reduce the spread of infection

1. Keep soiled sheets away from one’s uniform

2. Handwashing

3. Keep patient’s rooms clean

4. All of the choices above

4. All of the choices

Which of the following is not a sign of hypoxia?

1. Cyanosis

2. Dyspnea

3. An elevated temperature

4. A rapid pulse rate

3. An elevated temperature

Which is the proper protocol for droplet precautions?

1. A patient has an infection that be can be transmitted through touch. Healthcare providers must wear a gown, gloves and use special soap to treat the patient.

2. None of the above

3. Healthcare providers must wear special masks called high efficiency particulate arrestor (HEPA) masks, and the patient is placed in a negative pressure room

4. A patient is placed in a private room and healthcare providers must wear masks and wash their hands when entering the room

4. A patient is placed in a private room and healthcare providers must wear masks and wash their hands when entering the room

All patients have the right to:

1. Play music as loudly as they would like

2. Be treated with dignity and respect

3. Discuss the results of their roommates, recent medical test with their family

4. All of the choices

2. Be treated with dignity and respect

Which of the following scenarios increases a patient’s likelihood of catching an infection

1. All of the choices

2. A patient has a weakened immune system because of a long-term HIV

3. A patient has a cut on their hand

4. A patient is living in long-term residential nursing home

1. All of the choices

Which of the following is the definition of the term sterile?

1. Free from bacteria or other living microorganisms

2. A bacterium virus or microorganism that can cause disease

3. Eliminating the spread of microorganisms through facility practices

4. Cleaning an item to remove bacteria

1. Free from bacteria or other living microorganisms

Which of the following is a sign of depression in a patient?

1. An elevated temperature

2. Memory loss

3. Sadness and despair

4. Unexplained bruising

3. Sadness and despair

A nurse is very busy working with a disruptive resident and asks you to give Mr. Smith who is not your patient to ibuprofen because he has a headache. What should you do?

1. Give Mr. Smith ibuprofen because it is important to work together as a healthcare team to care for residence

2. Ask the CNA, who is caring for Mr. Smith to give him the ibuprofen because it’s important to keep members of the healthcare team informed of patient care

3. Politely remind the nurse that you cannot give Mr. Smith ibuprofen and ask if there’s anything else you can help with

4. Ignore the nurse-Mr. Smith is not your responsibility

3. Politely remind the nurse that you cannot give Mr. Smith ibuprofen and ask if there’s anything else you can help with

Which of the following is not true about the ombudsman program?

1. The ombudsman investigates concerns and resolve complaints

2. The ombudsman represents a residence interest before the local, state, and federal governments

3. The ombudsman certified CNA’s

4. The ombudsman is not a nursing center employee

3. The ombudsman certified CNA’s

If a CNA forgets to lock the wheels on a bed and a patient falls and gets injured as a result of this, what could the CNA be charged with?

1. Battery

2. Negligence

3. Assault

4. Malpractice

2. negligence

When a resident is placed in restraints, which of the following statements is true

1. The healthcare team should leave the resident alone because the resident is usually violent

2. The healthcare team must check the resident circulation at the side of the restraint at least once every 30 minutes

3. A nurse decided to put a resident in restraints

4. The resident is being punished for poor behavior

2. The healthcare team must check the resident circulation at the side of the restraint at least once every 30 minutes

a resident refuses to wash his hair, even though it is beginning to tangled in visibly dirty. What should the CNA do?

1. Wash the residence here anyway he needs it

2. Nothing it’s his hair

3. Respect the residence wishes, and informed the charge nurse of his decision

4. Tell the resident that he must bathe in order to stay in long-term care

3. Respect the residence wishes, and informed the charge nurse of his decision

Which of the following should a CNA do when shaving a resident

1. Shave the residence hair in the opposite direction of the hair growth

2. All of the choices

3. Use shaving cream to soften the hair and prevent mix and cuts

4. Wash the residence face completely, and make sure it is dry before shaving

3. Use shaving cream to soften the hair and prevent mix and cuts

How should a CNA speak to a patient who is in an agitated state?

1. The CNA should not communicate with the patient as he or she does not want to communicate

2. In a calm or clear manner, while attempting to determine why the patient is agitated

3. Through the patient’s roommate who may be able to calm or comfort the patient

4. The CNA should report this behavior to the RN on duty who will then manage the patient

2. In a calm or clear manner, while attempting to determine why the patient is agitated

Which of the following best describes standard precautions?

1. The use of personal protective equipment by healthcare providers when there is a risk of coming into contact with patient’s bodily fluid

2. Healthcare providers wash, hands and skin if they become soiled with blood or body fluids, and at certain times during the day

3. Needles and other sharps must be discarded properly in red biohazard containers in order to help prevent the spread of diseases such as HIV and hepatitis

4. All of the choices listed

4. All of the choices listed

A patient says that he is depressed. What should the CNA say?

1. I know there is a lot to feel sad about these days, but you’ll get through it

2. Can you tell me more about this? Would you like to speak with someone about this?

3. I’m so sorry that you’re feeling this way

4. That is tough. Maybe your family can help.

2. Can you tell me more about this? Would you like to speak with someone about this?

Which of the following is not a risk factor for suicide?

1. A prior suicide attempt

2. A history of alcohol or drug abuse

3. A stressful life event (the death of a loved one, for example)

4. A quiet personality

4. A quiet personality

Which of these procedures must you pay special attention to when helping a patient who has diabetes?

A. Getting dressed

B. Washing hair

C. Clipping toenails

D. Brushing teeth

C. Clipping toenails

Which of the following does NOT apply when a CNA gives a resident a bed bath? A. Wash from clean to dirty

B. Ensure that the water temperature is at least 120 degrees Fahrenheit

C. Decontaminate your hands and put on gloves

D. Provide for privacy

B. Ensure that the water temperature is at least 120 degrees Fahrenheit

If a CNA notices that a patient is having difficulty swallowing, the CNA should:

A. Mash up each bite of food to make it easier for the patient to swallow.

B. Give the patient smaller bites of food and something to drink after each bite.

C. Notify the nurse immediately.

D. Give the patient smaller bites of food and more time to chew.

C. Notify the nurse immediately.

Symptoms of a stage ______ pressure ulcer include partial thickness skin loss and possibly a blister or a reddish/pink shallow ulcer.

A. 2

B. 4

C. 1

D. 3

A. 2

How often should a CNA turn a patient to help prevent pressure ulcers?

A. Once every six hours

B. Once every four hours

C. Once every three hours

D. Once every two hours

D. Once every two hours

Which describes a stage 4 decubitus ulcer?

A. Open wound with redness

B. Open area with visible bone

C. Black area

D. Blanching of the skin

B. Open area with visible bone

If a resident begins to fall while walking with a CNA, what should the CNA do?

A. Get behind the resident and slowly guide them to the ground.

B. Grab a chair for the resident to fall into.

C. Grab the resident by the arm and yank them to their feet.

D. Once the resident has fallen, seek immediate help since the resident may be injured.

A. Get behind the resident and slowly guide them to the ground.

What is the most common injury that occurs when a resident falls? A. Strained ligament

B. Sprained ankle

C. Fractured hip

D. Broken wrist

C. Fractured hip

Which of the following is an acute illness?

A. Diabetes

B. Ear infection

C. Obesity

D. Arthritis

B. Ear infection

Which is NOT a treatment for gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)?

A. Losing weight

B. Eating spicy foods

C. Avoiding smoking and alcohol

D. Not lying down for 3 hours after meals

B. Eating spicy foods

Before measuring the patient's height and weight, what should a CNA do?

A. Wash his hands.

B. Ask the patient to remove their shoes.

C. Help the patient stand up and walk to the scale.

D. Give the patient a gown to change into before the physical exam.

A. Wash his hands.

What is the recommended position for taking a resident’s blood pressure?

A. The resident is standing up.

B. The resident is sitting with his feet elevated.

C. The resident is lying down with his feet elevated.

D. The resident is sitting with his feet on the floor.

D. The resident is sitting with his feet on the floor.

When caring for a patient who has started vomiting, a CNA should: A. Place a basin next to the patient’s chest.

B. Tilt the patient’s head up.

C. Dispose of all of the vomitus immediately.

D. Measure, report, and record the amount of vomitus

A. Place a basin next to the patient’s chest.

Which is the best method of skin care to prevent pressure ulcers?

A. Apply heat to red areas of the skin.

B. Keep the skin clean and dry.

C. Apply pressure to the affected area.

D. Massage red areas of the skin.

B. Keep the skin clean and dry

Passive range of motion exercises are helpful for patients who cannot voluntarily move their limbs because:

A. They prevent contractures.

B. They increase the strength of muscles.

C. They increase muscle flexibility.

D. All of the above

D. All of the above

What should the CNA do to create a physically and/or emotionally safe environment for a resident who is visually impaired?

A. Make sure that the resident's glasses and other visual aids are within reach.

B. Remove possible environmental hazards, like clutter on the floor. C. Ensure that the environment is well lit.

D. All of the above

D. All of the above

Which of the following is NOT one of the 5 stages of grief?

A. Bargaining

B. Self-actualization

C. Acceptance

D. Denial

B. Self-actualization

If a resident asks for a moment to pray before a CNA assists with their feeding, what should the CNA do?

A. Allow the resident a moment of privacy to pray.

B. Lead the resident in a prayer.

C. Tell the resident to pray while they are being fed.

D. Remind the resident that there are a lot of patients to see and that they can pray later.

A. Allow the resident a moment of privacy to pray

How frequently should a CNA record the fluid intake and output in a resident's chart? '

A. At the end of every 24-hour period

B. At the end of every meal

C. At the end of each shift

D. Every 3 hours

C. At the end of each shift

Which is an example of objective data?

A. The patient has a respiration rate of 15 breaths per minute.

B. The patient reports feeling ill.

C. The patient reports having a pain scale of 7.

D. All of the above are objective data.

A. The patient has a respiration rate of 15 breaths per minute

When a resident has visitors, what should the CNA do?

A. Remain outside of the resident's room to "keep an eye on things.” B. Act as a host for the visitors, serving them food and beverages. C. Stay in the room in case the resident needs anything.

D. Provide privacy so that the resident can spend time with visitors

D. Provide privacy so that the resident can spend time with visitors

A nursing assistant is recording a resident’s ability to bathe independently. Which document will the nursing assistant use to record this information?

A. The Flow Sheet

B. The Care Plan

C. The Kardex

D. Progress Notes

A. The flow sheet

When cleaning a patient's perineal area, the CNA should be sure to wipe the resident:

A. With significant force to make sure the area is clean.

B. In a circular motion from back to front.

C. From front to back.

D. From back to front

C. From front to back.

Before bringing a tray into a patient's room, a CNA should:

A. Make sure that the resident is able to swallow the food on the tray.

B. Record all of the items on the tray in the input/output log.

C. Make sure that the resident is awake and alert for meal time.
D. Make sure that the resident is being given the correct food tray labeled with his name and room number.

D. Make sure that the resident is being given the correct food tray labeled with his name and room number.

Gloves should always be worn as personal protective equipment (PPE) when:

A. Transferring a person from the bed to a wheelchair.

B. Feeding a resident who is unable to feed himself.

C. Helping a patient walk down the hall.

D. Assisting a resident with the use of a urinal.

D. Assisting a resident with the use of a urinal.

Which of the following actions should a nursing assistant always perform when helping a resident to use a bedpan?

A. Raise the bed rails so the person won’t fall out of the bed

B. Place an absorbent pad on the bed for protection

C. Place the individual in the genupectoral position

D. Use a fracture pan

B. Place an absorbent pad on the bed for protection

Which actions help control the spread of infection?

A. Covering your mouth when you cough or sneeze

B. Disinfecting doorknobs

C. Handwashing

D. All of the above

D. All of the above

When making a resident's bed, what is the final action a CNA should take? A. Handwashing

B. Reposition the bed to a low position

C. Put the call signal within easy reach of the resident

D. Smooth all wrinkles from the bed

A. Handwashing

In what order should the CNA put on personal protective equipment (PPE)? A. Gloves, gown, mask

B. Gown, mask, gloves

C. Mask, gown, gloves

D. Gloves, mask, gown

B- Gown, mask, gloves

A CNA needs to obtain a resident's oral temperature. The resident is drinking a cold cup of water. What should the CNA do?

A. Take the oral temperature immediately.

B. Wait until the next time the resident's oral temperature is ordered.

C. Wait approximately an hour before taking the resident's oral temperature. D. Wait approximately 15 minutes before taking the resident's oral temperature.

D. Wait approximately 15 minutes before taking the resident's oral temperature.