CNA Final Questions (NOT including lab skills)

If a resident has emphysema, what should you do?

Keep the head of the bed elevated and make sure there is no smoking.

When should the TED Hose be put on?

It should be put on in the morning and for daily activities.

What is defamation?

It is hurting a person's character.

What does hypoglycemia and hyperglycemia mean?

Hypoglycemia means low blood sugar and hyperglycemia means high blood sugar

Which side should you dress/undress a resident?

You should dress a resident on their weak side and undress on their strong side.

What should you do if you're brushing a residents teeth and their gums start to bleed?

Notify the nurse.

What should you do if you are giving a resident a bed bath?

Change the water as needed.

What should you do first when transferring a resident?

Lower the bed

Stages of grief- a resident yells, "why is this happening to me!" What stage of grief is this?

Anger

What should you do for a wheelchair-bound resident (when it comes to their psychosocial needs)?

Take them out for socialization.

What is slander and how is it spread?

Slander is talking bad about someone and it is spread through verbal communication.

If a resident is to be positioned on their side, where should you place pillows?

If they are on their right side, place pillows under their back, between their knees, and right arm. If they are on their left, place them under their back and in between their knees, and under their left arm.

If you are ambulating a resident to their wheelchair which side would you assist the resident to pivot on?

The strong side so that the resident does not fall.

If a resident has a cane, what side would they lead/step with?

The strong side.

If a resident has a wet cough with a feeding tube, what would you report?

You would report if they were aspirating.

When a CNA is feeding a resident, what should they do?

Move to where they are sitting facing the resident.

Which of the following are bloodborne pathogens?

HIV and Hepatitis.

Which of the following is the most nutritious meal?

Lean meat, milk, and a green vegetable.

What is the name of the catheter on the inside of the abdominal wall?

Urostomy

Who studies DNA?

Geneticist

When weighing a resident, what should you make sure to do?

Weigh the resident at the same time every day and make sure to weigh them with the same type of clothes. Ex: don't weigh them one day in pajamas and the next day with a heavy winter coat on

How is hepatitis spread?

Through bodily fluids.

How far up should you insert a rectal thermometer?

1/2 inch-1 inch

Who reigns delegation and responsibility over CNAs?

Nurses

If a resident has pressure injuries and you, as a CNA, give them over-the-counter medication to them, what can this be considered as?

Negligence

If a resident is on insulin, what do you need to report?

If their extremities turn blue

If a resident is in a leg cast, what do you need to look out for?

If the cast is wet (if so dry with a blow dryer), is there a color change, or if there is swelling

What should you do if a resident is in their room naked?

Close the door and ask if they need help with dressing

If there is a wet floor sign on the left, what should you do?

Walk the resident on the right side

If a resident is in isolation and they have left over food from their meal, what should you do?

Throw it away inside their room, never take the food outside of the room

If a resident is eating slowly what should you do?

Reheat the food if it gets cold

What should you do when answering CNA final questions?

Think safety first and relate questions to older residents. Ex: if a question asks what happens to muscles as people age, you might think of kids to adults as in them getting stronger, but it would be they get weaker as in relation to geriatric residents

How can you encourage hydration in residents"

Offer 30cc of water/other drink every 30 minutes

What should you do around oxygen?

Make sure there is no smoking as it can start a fire

Mrs. Smith wants to smoke, what should you do?

Take her to a designated smoking area

If you know a resident has taken a medication that makes them drowsy, what should you do?

Take them to a designated area and stay with them so that they do not fall

What is bradycardia and tachycardia?

Bradycardia is a slow heart rate and tachycardia is fast heart rate

You can discuss a resident with everyone except?

A friend

If a resident is on a liquid diet, what can they eat?

Coffee, ice cream, and chicken broth

Which is the proper way to answer the phone?

Hello, this is (name) with (facility's name), how can I help you?

How do you clean a penis?

From the top down

What should you do with a resident's personal belongings such as their eyeglasses?

They should be marked as according to facility policy

What might you notice about a resident who has had an amputation?

They may use a prosthetic like a prosthetic leg

What should you do if Mrs. Smith cannot hear?

Make sure her hearing aid is on

If a resident with a hearing aid is in the shower and it is time to wash their hair, what should you do?

Take the hearing aid out and put it back where it belongs

What food should you give to a resident with diabetes?

Avoid sugary foods. A good meal option would be green beans, mashed potatoes, and peaches

Who orders a cold/warm compress?

Anything "ordered" has to be done by a doctor, so a cold/warm compress will be ordered by a doctor

What should you do if a resident has a GI tube?

Be extra careful.

What should you watch out for when you have a resident with a urinary catheter?

Any leaking, tugging, obstructed urine flow.

What diseases/disorders make it to where someone affected should not eat salt?

Hypotension (high blood pressure), heart disease, stroke, etc.

What is a CNAs job when a resident is admitted?

The CNA should get their vitals (BP, P and R, weight, height, etc.).

What conversions should be known prior to the CNA exam?

30mL=30cc=1 ounce; 16 ounces=1 quart; 1 cup=8 ounces=240mL=240cc; 1/2 cup=4 ounces=120 mL=120cc; 1 lb=2.2 kg; 3 teaspoons=1 tablespoon; 1 gallon=4 quarts