CNA Exam Practice 38 Questions with Verified Answers
What is the second leading cause of death in an individual 65 years of age/older - CORRECT ANSWER
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The nurse hands the nurse assistant a tube of medication and asks her to apply it after she has completed the resident's bath. Which of the following would be the nursing assistant's best response? - CORRECT ANSWER "Applying the medication is not part of my role as a nursing assistant"
Not transmitted by droplets - CORRECT ANSWER Hepatitis B
Is transmitted by droplets - CORRECT ANSWER Pneumonia, influenza, cold
When should equipment be cleaned? - CORRECT ANSWER After use by every resident, to decrease the opportunity for contamination
The nursing assistant notices the smell of smoke as he passes by a resident's room. He enters the room and sees that a pillow is on fire in the empty bed next to where a resident is sleeping. What should be the nursing assistant's first action according to the RACE plan? - CORRECT ANSWER Rescue
Alarm
Contain
Extinguish/Evacuate
Inappropriate handling of linen - CORRECT ANSWER Depositing soiled linen on the floor
Age-related changes - CORRECT ANSWER Decreased vision and hearing
Which of the following actions is not part of standard precautions - CORRECT ANSWER Wearing gown, googles, and gloves whenever entering a resident's room (airborne)
Non age-related changes - CORRECT ANSWER Lower intelligence level
Difficulty communicating
Ability to learn a new skill
Standard precaution actions - CORRECT ANSWER Washing hands before and after contact with a resident
Wearing goggles when there is a possibility of splashes
Using gloves when there is a possibility of contact with body fluids
Before serving a resident a meal, it is important for the nursing assistant to properly check that the meal belongs to the resident by? - CORRECT ANSWER Checking the resident's identification according to facility policy
The registered nurse calls for your help to assist with a resident who has fallen on the floor. You know the incident must be reported to the risk manager of the facility. Which of the nurse's following actions would best relay the events that occurred? - CORRECT ANSWER Completing an incident report
A nursing assistant comes to work complaining of a sore throat, fever, and chills. She knows the unit is short of a nursing assistant for today so she did not call in sick. Which of the following is the best action of the nurse who is in charge? - CORRECT ANSWER Send the ill nursing assistant home
Which of the following are two general goals for a.m. care? - CORRECT ANSWER Remove harmful bacteria and promote well-being.
Temperature -- Axillary - CORRECT ANSWER 96 - 99 F
Temperature -- Oral - CORRECT ANSWER 97 - 99 F
Temperature -- Rectal - CORRECT ANSWER 98 - 100 F
Pulse rate - CORRECT ANSWER 60 - 100 BPM
Respiration - CORRECT ANSWER 12 - 22 breaths per min
Blood pressure - CORRECT ANSWER 100/60 - 140/90 mm Hg
When should vital signs be taken again? - CORRECT ANSWER If outside of normal range
Bradycardia - CORRECT ANSWER Slow heart rate (<60 BPM)
Tachycardia - CORRECT ANSWER Fast heart rate (>100 BPM)
What is part of the procedure for weighing residents? - CORRECT ANSWER Weights are obtained at the same time in the day; after voiding; without shoes; after calibrating scale to 0
A resident who was very talkative earlier in the day is now difficult to awaken for his bath. The most appropriate action for the nursing assistant is which of the following? - CORRECT ANSWER Report the change in condition to the charge nurse immediately.
The nurse assistant might expect to find pressure ulcers in all of the following locations except which of the following? - CORRECT ANSWER Nose.
Which of the following is false regarding assisting a resident with his or her bath? - CORRECT ANSWER Use only one washcloth and towel.
How can the nursing assistant best ensure the safety of a resident who is legally blind? - CORRECT ANSWER Keep the call light within easy reach.
Which of the following is the best way to communicate with a resident who is completely deaf? - CORRECT ANSWER Write out all communications.
Which of the following is preventative care for a resident receiving oxygen therapy? - CORRECT ANSWER No smoking
A resident complains of sudden chest pain and shortness of breath. What is the nursing assistant's first action? - CORRECT ANSWER Call the nurse immediately.
A resident with diabetes wakes up in the middle of the night asking for a snack. What is the best action of the nursing assistant? - CORRECT ANSWER Check the resident's diet before bringing the snack.
Which of the following is the appropriate response of the nursing assistant when a resident complains of dysuria? - CORRECT ANSWER Report the complaint to the nurse as soon as possible.
A resident who is on continuous gastrostomy tube feedings needs to have the linens changed. Which of the following is a necessary action of the nursing assistant to prevent aspiration of the tube feeding liquid? - CORRECT ANSWER Ask the nurse to stop the tube feeding and wait 15 minutes before changing the resident to supine position.
What protective equipment should be worn when disposing of emesis? - CORRECT ANSWER Gloves.
Which of the following is not a sign of hypoglycemia? - CORRECT ANSWER Slurred speech.
Which of the following is a form of paralysis? - CORRECT ANSWER Hemiplegia. [Show Less]