CNM CNA 2024-2025

Repositioning a heavy resident

It is best to ask someone to help.

Falls among the elderly

Falls are quite common due to poor balance.

Communicating with residents

You need to face the resident and make eye contact.

Exposure to blood or body fluids

You must use gloves.

Mistake on the job

The first thing you must do is report the mistake to your charge nurse.

Oxygen flow for a resident

If the oxygen is set on 5 liters but the order is for 2 liters

Tracheostomy care

A resident with a tracheostomy would NOT require suctioning for nasal congestion.

Urinary system components

All listed below are part of the urinary system EXCEPT apex.

Normal changes in the digestive system due to aging

Effective gag reflex is NOT a normal change.

Sexual activity of consenting adults

You should provide privacy for them.

Incident reporting

You should report the incident.

Caring for residents with dementia

They have the same needs as everyone else.

Sharing resident information

Information may be shared with staff in a care plan conference.

Resident rights

The right to have a private room is NOT a resident right.

Digital thermometer reading

The reading is complete when the thermometer beeps.

Aseptic technique

Using aseptic technique means that we avoid contaminating an area.

Diagnosis of dysphagia

This lets caregivers know to monitor for difficulty swallowing.

Mouth care for unconscious residents

They are at risk for aspiration.

Caring for a comatose resident

You suspect the resident may be in pain if grimacing and moaning is observed.

Positioning a resident in shock

A resident who is in shock should be positioned appropriately.

Positioning for shock

A resident who is in shock should be positioned lying down with feet elevated.

Cloudy urine observation

You have identified examples of objective data when urine is cloudy and has a foul odor.

Respiratory system aging changes

Coughing abilities are less effective due to the decline in lung capacity.

Common choking food

The most common food that causes choking is meat.

Fever reporting

You should immediately report a temperature of 102.3.

Infection control cleaning

Cleaning helps control and prevent infection and involves water

Urinary catheter placement

A urinary catheter goes into the bladder.

Health protection agency

The federal government agency responsible for protecting and improving the health of Americans is the Centers for Disease Control (CDC).

Chronic dermatitis

A type of chronic dermatitis that is usually accompanied by severe itching

Sundown syndrome

Sundown syndrome in those with dementia or Alzheimer's disease is a situation later in the day when a resident is less able to cope.

Range of motion exercises

The certified nurse aide does not perform exercise on the neck.

Lower leg symptoms

Coldness

Hairline fracture understanding

The CNA understands the skin is closed and the bone has a fine-line crack.

Purpose of a policy

The purpose of a policy is to explain why a course of action is followed.

Moving a resident in bed

The CNA will move the resident up in the bed by using a draw sheet and ask another CNA to help move the resident up in bed.

AC abbreviation meaning

The abbreviation AC means before meals.

Resident centered care

Resident centered care is when the resident has choice in their care and they are at the center of decision making.

Unconscious oral care

It is important to position them in a side lying position and ensure their head is turned to the side.

Vegan meal tray observation

You would not serve it to the resident as it does not meet their dietary needs.

Serving food to residents

Serve it to the resident and tell them to eat what they can.

Serving residents with dementia

Serve the resident without comment

Substitute meal procedure

Speak to the kitchen staff and get a substitute meal.

Removing food items

Remove the sandwich and milk then serve the resident.

Responding to resident's inquiry about vital signs

Tell the resident their vital signs

Glove usage

Gloves are to be worn when removing dentures from resident's mouth.

Taking respiratory rate

Count the number of breaths for 90 seconds.

CDC meaning

CDC stands for Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Isolation example

The NA removes a confused resident from the dining room for yelling out; this is an example of involuntary seclusion.

Foley catheter observation

A nursing assistant empties a foley catheter bag to find the urine smells like rotten eggs and is light brown in color; this is an example of objective observation.

Glaucoma effects

Glaucoma is a disease that causes vision loss.

Aging integumentary changes

Normal changes in an aging person's integumentary system include thinning of the dermis layer of the skin.

Female reproductive system changes

A common physical change in the female reproductive system as the body ages is an increase in uterus atrophy.

Transferring residents

Before you transfer a resident from the bed to wheelchair you must get as close as possible to what you are lifting.

Violation of personal boundaries

A nursing assistant giving a resident his or her personal cell phone number is a violation of professional boundaries.

Intentional harm definition

Intentional treatment that causes harm or injury to a person's body is considered physical abuse.

Misconceptions about the elderly

Common misconceptions concerning the elderly include that they are totally dependent on others.

Mrs. Patton's behavior

Mrs. Patton is experiencing denial.

Foundation of medical asepsis

The basic foundation of medical asepsis is hand washing.

Post-partum definition

Post-partum refers to the period of time after a delivery of a baby.

Passive range of motion

Providing passive R.O.M. to left lower and upper extremities means you support each joint and provide extension and flexion movements on the left side of the body.

Common home accidents

The most common cause of accidents in the home results from falls.

Communicating with hearing loss residents

When talking with a resident with a hearing loss

Hand motions

Never use hand motions.

Voice modulation

Raise his voice to an 'almost' shout.

Clear speech

Speak clearly

Tone preference

Use high-pitched tones rather than low-pitched tones.

Resident rights

Which of the following is a right of residents in a nursing facility?

Left hemiplegia transfer

A resident with left hemiplegia is independently transferring to the toilet but cannot set the wheelchair left brake.

Bronchioles inflammation

Inflammation of the bronchioles is bronchiolitis.

Microbes

Microbes are tiny

Nursing assistant attitude

Because of the nature of the work

Room cleaning after discharge

A room vacated due to the discharge of a resident will receive total terminal cleaning.

Shaving incident response

While you are shaving a resident you accidentally nick him

New resident admission

When a new resident is admitted

Nutritional needs of dementia residents

Watching the nutritional needs of a resident with dementia is very important.

Respecting belongings

When you treat resident's belongings with respect

Care plan

The care plan is a document that lists approaches the team will use to care for the resident.

Urinal assistance priority

The highest priority when assisting a resident with using the urinal is ensuring the resident has privacy.

Orientation to environment

Explaining information such as call light use

CPR skills

You may assist with cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR)

Blood pressure timing

Mr. Jones needs his blood pressure taken 1 1/2 hours after his medication

Largest human body system

The largest system of the human body is the skin.

Normal aging process

The normal aging process includes a decline in energy level.

Effective communication

Effective communication includes paying attention to a resident's nonverbal messages.

Independent living facility

Residents in an Assisted Living facility are usually more independent and do not need skilled care.

Quadriplegia

Quadriplegia is a term used to describe the areas of the body affected by cerebral palsy.

Quadriplegia

both arms and both legs are affected

Cloth face cover

the outside of the mask is the dirty side

Pain management

Stretching exercises during the day

Maslow's Hierarchy - basic needs

physical needs

Handwashing duration

20 seconds

Moist heat treatment

sitz bath

Priority action for a resident on the floor

not move resident and call for the Nurse immediately

Violation of Resident's Right

confidentiality

Nitroglycerin purpose

dilate the coronary arteries

Factors affecting resident safety

impaired mobility

Necrosis

death of living cells or tissues

Pain scale interpretation

is in intense pain

Compassion fatigue

a form of burnout that can affect persons working in health care

Circulation stockings

anti-embolic stockings