CNA Chapter 6 Exam Questions and Answers
(2022/2023/2024) (Verified Answers)
When using a transfer belt, the NA should
Place it around the resident's
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Place it around the resident's shoulders
Place it underneath the resident's clothing
Place it over the resident's clothing - answer--Place it over the resident's clothing
When transferring a resident from a bed into a wheelchair, where should the wheelchair be placed?
On the stronger side
On the affected side
On the weaker side
On the left side - answer--On the stronger side
Which of the following is an example of an activity of daily living (ADL)?
Praying
Talking to a family member
Eating
Reading - answer--Eating
If a resident starts to fall, the best thing an NA can do is to
Widen her stance and bring the resident's body close to her
Catch the resident under the arms to stop the fall
Move out of the way
Lock her knees - answer--Widen her stance and bring the resident's body close to her
What is a way for a nursing assistant to promote respect, dignity, and privacy when helping a resident
with care?
The NA should ask the resident to move faster if she is not moving quickly enough.
If a resident takes too long choosing a shirt for the day, the NA should choose one for her
The NA should encourage the resident to do as much as possible for herself
The NA should knock on the door while a resident is in the bathroom to see if the resident can finish
quickly - answer--The NA should encourage the resident to do as much as possible for herself
When skin begins to break down, a resident may experience
Skin that is red or is a different color than the surrounding area
Bone that is protruding in the affected area
Blistering in the affected area
Partial skin loss in the affected area - answer--Skin that is red or is a different color than the surrounding
area
Which of the following is a condition that increases the risk of pressure injuries?
Good circulation
Restricted mobility
Flexibility
Cold air - answer--Restricted mobility
Which of the following statements is true about pressure injuries?
Pressure injuries are difficult to heal but do not hurt much
Pressure injuries can lead to life-threatening infections.
Pressure injuries are impossible to prevent.
Pressure injuries are usually caused by exercising too much - answer--Pressure injuries can lead to lifethreatening infections.
Which of the following areas is at a higher risk of skin breakdown?
Front of neck
Hands
Face
Tailbone (sacrum) - answer--Tailbone (sacrum)
An NA should reposition immobile residents at least every
Ten minutes
Twenty minutes
Three hours
Two hours - answer--Two hours
A _____ keeps the covers from resting on a resident's legs and feet [Show Less]