CNA Exam 4

Which anatomical term means toward the midline of the body?

a. Lateral

b. Proximal

c. Medial

d. Posterior

Medial

A resident with AIDS who has nausea and is vomiting should eat...

a. Small, frequent meals

b. Quickly

c. High-fat dairy products

d. Spicy foods

Small, frequent meals

Which anatomical term means the front of the body?

a. Anterior

b. Inferior

c. Superior

d. Posterior

Anterior

Rheumatoid arthritis is an autoimmune illness. With an autoimmune illness, the body's __________ system attacks normal tissue.

a. Lymphatic

b. Immune

c. Circulatory

d. Endocrine

Immune

Which of the following statements is true of the skin?

a. It feels heat, cold, pain, touch and pressure

b. It becomes more elastic as a person ages

c. It is the chemical substance that is created by the body and controls body functions

d. It becomes thicker as a person ages

It feels heat, cold, pain, touch and pressure

What should a CNA do when providing oral care for a resident with cancer?

a. The CNA should use a commercial mouthwash for rinsing

b. The CNA should use a hard-bristled toothbrush

c. The CNA should assist the resident with brushing and flossing regularly

d. The CNA should avoid giving oral care or give limited oral care

The CNA should assist the resident with brushing and flossing regularly

A resident with a head or spinal cord injury should be repositioned at least every ______ hours.

a. 2

b. 3

c. 4

d. 5

2

One way a CNA can help with normal changes of aging related to the integumentary system is to...

a. Withhold fluids so a resident will not go to the bathroom often

b. Clip toenails frequently

c. Keep sheets wrinkle-free

d. Rub lotion into red or irritated spots on the resident's skin

Keep sheets wrinkle-free

Which of the following is true of muscles?

a. They provide movement of body parts

b. Two muscles meet at a joint

c. They produce toxins

d. They prevent contractures from occurring

They provide movement of body parts

How many bones are in the human body?

a. 154

b. 272

c. 189

d. 206

206

Guidelines for caring for a resident with multiple sclerosis include which of the following?

a. Rushing the resident through tasks to help with decision-making skills

b. Administering medications

c. Preventing falls

d. Encouraging the resident to speak faster to improve cognition

Preventing falls

Homeostasis is...

a. Abnormal changes in the body system

b. The condition in which all of the body systems are working their best

c. The building block of the body

d. A group of cells that perform a similar task

The condition in which all of the body systems are working their best

When atrophy occurs...

a. The muscle slowly becomes stronger

b. The muscle increases in size

c. The muscle remains the same size

d. The muscle decreases in size

The muscle decreases in size

Which of the following is a function of the nervous system?

a. It pumps blood throughout the body

b. It helps the body take in oxygen and remove carbon dioxide

c. It senses and interprets information from outside the body

d. It helps the body digest food

It senses and interprets information from outside the body

Which of the following statements is true of how a CNA should assist a resident with one-sided weakness after a stroke?

a. The CNA should lead with the weaker side

b. The CNA should stand on the weaker side

c. The CNA should use the terms "bad" or "messed up" so it clear which side is weaker

d. The CNA should not use a gait belt during transfer

The CNA should stand on the weaker side

High blood pressure...

a. Can be detected just by looking at a person

b. Cannot be treated with medication

c. Is never a serious condition

d. Is a consistent measurement of 130/80 or higher

Is a consistent measurement of 130/80 or higherq

The eye and ear are part of...

a. The nervous system

b. The integumentary system

c. The respiratory system

d. The circulatory system

The nervous system

Resident with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) have trouble with...

a. Breathing

b. Urination

c. Losing weight

d. Vision

Breathing

Osteoporosis causes...

a. Vision impairment

b. Bones that can break easily

c. Weakening of the immune system

d. Problems with breathing

Bones that can break easily

Which of the following is a function of the circulatory system?

a. It senses and interprets information from the environment

b. It supplies food, oxygen, and hormones to cells

c. It controls and coordinates all body functions

d. It allows humans to reproduce

It supplies food, oxygen, and hormones to cells

Respiration consists of...

a. Intake and output

b. Inspiration and expiration

c. Systole and diastole

d. Dilation and contraction

Inspiration and expiration

Which of the following is helpful for a resident who has had a heart attack?

a. High-sodium diet

b. High-fat diet

c. Regular exercise

d. Cold temperatures

Regular exercise

A(n) ________________ stocking is a special stocking that can help with circulation after a knee replacement.

a. Anti-embolic

b. Sheer

c. Clotting

d. Sleeve

Anti-embolic

The respiratory system is made up of...

a. Kidneys, ureters, urethra

b. Brain, spinal cord, nerves

c. Trachea, bronchi, lungs

d. Atria, ventricles, aorta

Trachea, bronchi, lungs

When helping a resident who has had a hip replacement get dressed, how should the CNA begin?

a. Start with the stronger side

b. Start with the left side

c. Start with the weaker side

d. Start with the feet and move upward

Start with the weaker side

The best way for a CNA to provide foot care for a resident who has diabetes is to...

a. Cut the resident's toenails to keep them short and clean

b. Encourage the resident not to wear socks

c. Make sure the resident is barefoot most of the time

d. Observe the feet regularly for signs of irritation

Observe the feet regularly for signs of irritation

What is one way a CNA can assist residents with normal changes of aging related to the urinary system?

a. CNA's should offer frequent trips to the bathroom

b. CNA's should withhold fluids to urinary incontinence

c. CNA's should keep residents from using the toilet too often

d. CNA's should make sure every resident wears incontinence briefs

CNA's should offer frequent trips to the bathroom

What does the abbreviation PWB standard for?

a. Previously-weakened bones

b. Partial weight-bearing

c. Patient's weight before

d. Patient wants baths

Partial weight-bearing

Which of the following are symptoms commonly experienced by people who have diabetes?

a. Excessive thirst, extreme hunger, frequent urination

b. Weight gain, poor appetite, leg swelling

c. Diarrhea, hyperactivity, dark yellow urine

d. Infrequent urination, swollen lymph nodes, excessive energy

Excessive thirst, extreme hunger, frequent urination

What is one reason why females are more likely to have UTI's than males?

a. The different location of the meatus

b. Having a shorter urethra

c. Not filtering blood properly in the kidneys

d. Urinary incontinence

Having a shorter urethra

A normal change of aging for the female reproductive system is...

a. The continuation of menstruation

b. An increase in moisture of the vaginal walls

c. A weakening of the voice

d. A loss of calcium

A loss of calcium

Which of the following is true of spinal cord injuries?

a. Residents with spinal cord injuries will not be able to perform any self-care

b. Rehabilitation is not helpful with spinal cord injuries

c. The lower the injury, the greater the loss of function

d. The higher the injury, the greater the loss of function

The higher the injury, the greater the loss of function

The yellowish fluid that carries disease-fighting cells is called...

a. Sperm

b. Lymph

c. Urine

d. Blood

Lymph

How such a resident with COPD be positioned?

a. Flat on his back

b. Sitting upright

c. Lying on his stomach

d. Lying on his side

Sitting upright

How does the immune system protect the body from disease?

a. Through nonspecific and specific immunity

b. Through hormones

c. Through digestion and elimination

d. Through inspiration and expiration

Through nonspecific and specific immunity

Where should the CNA stand when helping with ambulation for a resident who is recovering from a stroke?

a. On either side, but very close to the resident

b. On the resident's stronger side

c. On the resident's weaker side

d. A few feet in front of the resident

On the resident's weaker side

Parkinson's disease typically causes...

a. A shuffling gait

b. Extremely straight posture

c. Memory loss

d. Aggressive behavior

A shuffling gait

The medical term for high blood pressure...

a. Angina pectoris

b. Atherosclerosis

c. Nitroglycerin

d. Hypertension

Hypertension

Which of the following statements is true of congestive heart failure (CHF)?

a. Residents may take medication that makes them urinate more often

b. Residents will usually have a force fluids order directing them to drink more fluids

c. The CNA will administer nitroglycerin to relieve painful experiences

d. Residents with CHF will generally need to eat a diet high in sodium to eliminate swelling

Residents may take medication that makes them urinate more often

How is glaucoma often treated?

a. With eye drops

b. By artificial eye transplants

c. With special eyeglasses

d. By reducing the amount of light in the room or area

With eye drops

What kind of shoes are best for residents with diabetes to wear?

a. Plastic shoes

b. Breathable shoes

c. Wooden clogs

d. Rubber shoes

Breathable shoes

Which of the following is helpful when a CNA is providing skin care for a resident who has cancer?

a. Not using lotion on dry, delicate skin

b. Not offering back rubs

c. Avoiding applying lotion to areas receiving radiation therapy

d. Avoiding moving the resident at all

Avoiding applying lotion to areas receiving radiation therapy

Which of the following is helpful for a resident who has AIDS and has numbness, tingling, and pain in his feet?

a. Wrapping the feet tightly in elastic bandages

b. Wearing snug, firm shoes

c. Tucking the sheet around the feet

d. Wearing loose slippers

Wearing loose slippers

What can a CNA do to help prevent UTI's?

a. The CNA should restrict fluids

b. The CNA should encourage baths, rather than showers

c. The CNA should wipe from front to back when giving perineal care

d. The CNA should ask the resident not to drink cranberry juice

The CNA should wipe from front to back when giving perineal care

Which of the following would best help a resident who has gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)?

a. Serving more spicy foods

b. Asking the resident not to lie down for at least two to three hears after eating

c. Serving the largest meal of the day at dinner

d. Making sure the resident eats in a reclined position

Asking the resident not to lie down for at least two to three hears after eating

What happens when a cataract develops?

a. The lens of the eye disappears

b. The lens of the eye becomes cloudy

c. The lens of the eye stops functioning

d. The lens of the eye becomes swollen

The lens of the eye becomes cloudy