CNA exam 3

Module 5 – Mobility & Transfers

Q: When should a CNA immediately sit or lower a resident to the floor during ambulation?

A: If the resident becomes dizzy, weak, or starts to fall.

Q: How often should residents be repositioned in bed?

A: Every 2 hours.

Q: What should a CNA observe during dangling?

A: Signs of dizziness, pale skin, or weakness.

Q: What is the Fowler’s position?

A: Head of bed at 45°–60°.

Q: What is Semi-Fowler’s position?

A: Head of bed at 30°–45°.

Q: What is High Fowler’s position?

A: Head of bed at 60°–90°.

Q: When is a mechanical lift used?

A: For residents who are non-weight bearing.

Q: When is a sit-to-stand device used?

A: For partial weight bearing residents who can assist.

Q: What are key gait belt safety tips?

A: Keep both hands on belt, bend knees, and use proper body mechanics.

Module 14 – Therapy & Transfers

Q: What is abduction?

A: Moving a limb away from the midline.

Q: What is adduction?

A: Moving a limb toward the midline.

Q: What does a physical therapist (PT) work on?

A: Gross motor skills like walking and balance.

Q: What does an occupational therapist (OT) help with?

A: Fine motor skills like dressing and feeding.

Q: What does a speech pathologist address?

A: Speech, swallowing, and cognitive issues.

Q: What must be done before transferring a resident from a wheelchair?

A: Lock the wheelchair.

Module 8 – Skin Integrity

Q: One of the skin’s main functions is…?

A: Protection from infection.

Q: What is friction?

A: Skin rubbing on a surface.

Q: What is shearing?

A: Skin stays in place, deeper tissue moves.

Q: Which pressure ulcer stages are typically not painful?

A: Stage 1 and Stage 4.

Q: Which pressure ulcer stages are usually painful?

A: Stage 2 and Stage 3.

Q: Name 3 interventions to prevent skin breakdown.

A: Repositioning, hydration, skin inspection.

Module 12 – Emergency Care

Q: What is cardiac arrest?

A: The heart stops beating.

Q: What is syncope?

A: Fainting.

Q: What is anaphylactic shock?

A: Severe allergic reaction.

Q: What is hypovolemic shock?

A: Caused by severe fluid or blood loss.

Q: After a fall, what should the CNA do first?

A: Call the nurse, don’t move the resident.

Q: How often must restraints be released?

A: Every 2 hours.

Module 13 – Dementia & Body Systems

Q: What is the most common type of dementia?

A: Alzheimer’s disease.

Q: What are 3 symptoms of early Alzheimer’s?

A: Forgetfulness, mood changes, misplacing items.

Q: What is the integumentary system?

A: Skin, hair, sweat glands, nails.

Q: What are modifiable risk factors?

A: Things you can change, like diet and exercise.

Q: What are signs of a CVA (stroke)?

A: Sudden weakness, slurred speech.

Q: What is Erikson’s stage for older adults?

A: Integrity vs despair.

Q: What must be met before self-actualization in Maslow’s hierarchy?

A: Basic, safety, love, and esteem needs.

Q: What reduces the risk of HIV in healthcare workers?

A: Standard precautions.

Module 16 – End-of-Life Care

Q: What is Cheyne-Stokes breathing?

A: Irregular breathing with pauses, seen at end of life.

Q: What is mottling?

A: Patchy skin discoloration due to poor circulation.

Q: What oral care should be provided when monitoring dying patients?

A: Use an oral swab regularly.