CNA Chapter 6 Exam

When using a transfer belt, the NA should

A.) Place it underneath the resident's clothing

B.) Place it around the resident's shoulders

C.) Place it around the resident's chest

D.) Place it over the resident's clothing

When transferring a resident from a bed into a wheelchair, where should the wheelchair be placed?

A.) On the stronger side

B.) On the weaker side

C.) On the left side

D.) On the affected side

Which of the following is an example of an activity of daily living (ADL)?

A.) Praying

B.) Eating

C.) Reading

D.) Talking to a family member

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

A.) Catch the resident under the arms to stop the fall

B.) Widen her stance and bring the resident's body close to her

C.) Lock her knees

D.) Move out of the way

What is a way for a nursing assistant to promote respect, dignity, and privacy when helping a resident with care?

A.) If a resident takes too long choosing a shirt for the day, the NA should choose one for her

B.) The NA should knock on the door while a resident is in the bathroom to see if the resident can finish quickly

C.) The NA should encourage the resident to do as much as possible her herself

D.) The NA should ask the resident to move faster if she is not moving quickly enough

When skin begins to break down, a resident may experience

A.) Bone that is protruding in the affected area

B.) Skin that is red or is a different color than the surrounding area

C.) Partial skin loss in the affected area

D.) Blistering in the affected area

Which of the following is a condition that increases the risk of pressure injuries

A.) Flexibility

B.) Cold air

C.) Good circulation

D.) Restricted mobility

Which of the following statements is true about pressure injuries?

A.) Pressure injuries are usually caused by exercising too much

B.) Pressure injuries are difficult to heal but do not hurt much

C.) Pressure injuries are impossible to prevent

D.) Pressure injuries can lead to life-threatening infections

Which of the following areas is at a higher risk of skin breakdown?

A.) Front of neck

B.) Face

C.) Tailbone (sacrum)

D.) Hands

An NA should reposition immobile residents at least every

A.) Two hours

B.) Three hours

C.) Ten minutes

D.) Twenty minutes

A ________ keeps the covers from resting on a resident's legs and feet

A.) Hand roll

B.) Bed cradle

C.) Trochanter roll

D.) Draw sheet

Which of the following should be washed every day?

A.) Hair

B.) Perineum

C.) Chest

D.) Knees

Which of the following is true of mechanical lifts?

A.) Mechanical lifts prevent injury

B.) It is safer for the NA to lift residents without the use of a mechanical lift

C.) There is only one kind of a mechanical life

D.) When using a mechanical life, the NA should raise it approximately five feet over the bed before moving the resident

When bathing a resident, an NA should

A.) Leave the resident alone to promote self-care

B.) Get each item needed as the resident asks for it

C.) Use bath oil to moisturize the resident's skin

D.) Make sure the room is warm enough before beginning

When cleaning the perineal area, the Na should

A.) Work from front to back

B.) Work back to front

C.) Work from side to side

D.) Work from dirtiest to cleanest

Which of the following statements is true of positioning?

A.) Residents will not need help getting into comfortable positions

B.) Constant pressure on an area helps prevent pressure injuries

C.) NAs should check residents' skin each time they are repositioned

D.) Bedbound residents should be repositioned every three hours

Which of the following is true of nail care?

A.) An accidental cut when providing nail care poses no great risk

B.) An orangewood stick should be used to smooth calluses and corns

C.) Nail care should be provided when the nails are dirty

D.) Nail equipment can be shared among residents as long as it is clean

How can an NA promote independence and dignity while assisting with grooming?

A.) By doing things residents can do for themselves only when the NA is in a hurry

B.) By letting residents make choices once in a while

C.) By styling the resident's hair in cute, new ways

D.) By honoring the resident's preferences

During which of the following procedures must an NA always wear gloves?

A.) Shaving a resident

B.) Combing a resident's hair

C.) Dressing a resident

D.) Turning a resident

Which of the following statements is true of hair care?

A.) Residents' hair should be handled gently because hair can be pulled out when combing or brushing it

B.) Residents' hair should be combed or brushing into childish hairstyles because the look cute on elderly people

C.) Nursing assistants should cut residents' hair when it gets long and when residents request it

D.) Pediculosis (lice) cannot spread quickly

Which of the following is an appropriate way for an NA to refer to a residents weakened side when assisting with dressing?

A.) Broken side

B.) Stiff side

C.) Limp side

D.) Involved side

Which of the following is a true of helping a resident dress?

A.) An NA should choose the resident's clothing for the day

B.) If a resident has weakness on one side, the NA should start with the weaker side when dressing

C.) If a resident has weakness on one side, the NA should start with the stronger side when dressing

D.) Residents should dress in nightclothes during the day because it promotes comfort

Oral care should be done at least _____ time(s) a day

A.) One

B.) Two

C.) Three

D.) Four

Which of the following statements is true of dentures?

A.) Dentures should be cleaned with hot water to remove bacteria

B.) Clean dentures should be returned to the resident or stored in a denture cup

C.) Dentures are not expensive

D.) Wearing gloves is not required for cleaning dentures

Ways to prevent aspiration during oral care of residents who are unconscious include

A.) Using as little liquid as possible when giving oral cae

B.) Turning residents on their stomachs when giving oral care

C.) Not giving frequent mouth care

D.) Pouring water slowly into the resident's mouth

Dangling means

A.) Sitting up with the legs over the side of the bed

B.) Sitting up in a chair with the feet on the floor

C.) Lying in bed with the feet over the side of the bed

D.) Hanging both arms over chair rests

How often should bedbound residents be repositioned?

A.) At least every two hours

B.) Once per shift

C.) Twice a day

D.) At least every three hours

How often should residents in wheelchairs be repositioned?

A.) At least every hour

B.) At least every two hours

C.) At least every three hours

D.) At least every four hours

A resident who is lying on either her left or her right side is in the _______ position

A.) Supine

B.) Lateral

C.) Prone

D.) Fowler's

A resident who has her head and shoulders elevated and is in a semi-sitting position (45 to 60 degrees) is in the ______ position

A.) Sims'

B.) Fowler's

C.) Prone

D.) Lateral

A resident who is lying on her stomach with her arms at her sides is in the ________ position

A.) Sims'

B.) Fowler's

C.) Prone

D.) Lateral

A resident who is lying on her left side with her upper knee flexed and raised toward the chest is in the position

A.) Sims'

B.) Fowler's

C.) Prone

D.) Supine

A resident who is lying flat on his back with his head and shoulders supported by a pillow is in the______ position

A.) Sim's

B.) Fowler's

C.) Prone

D.) Supine

A ______ is used for residents who cannot assist to raise their hips onto a bedpan

A.) Fracture pan

B.) Urinal

C.) Portable commode

D.) Toilet

Which of the following statements is true of properly positioning a standard bedpan?

A.) A standard bedpan should be positioned with the narrower end aligned with the resident's buttocks

B.) A standard bedpan can be positioned either toward the foot or head of the bed

C.) A standard bedpan should be positioned with the widen end aligned with the resident's buttocks

D.) A standard bedpan should be positioned sideways and slightly tilted

Residents whoa re unconscious may still be able to

A.) Speak

B.) Gesture

C.) Hear

D.) See