Nursing assistants work in a lot of different places. One place that CNAs work is a skilled nursing facility. This type of facility is also called
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nursing home
Who developed the Hierarchy of Needs?
Maslow
You are a CNA caring for Mrs. Thomas. You see a notation on the nursing care plan that states, "ambulate at least 10 yards qid". This patient will be assisted with ambulation at which of the following times?
10 am, 2 pm, 6 pm, and 10 pm
Which of the following lists the five senses?
hearing, smell, taste, sight, and touch
Where would the wheelchair be placed when transferring a stroke patient from their bed to the chair?
on the patient's strong side
A resident is ordered to be in High Fowler position for each meal. Which of the following descriptions is the most accurate depiction of High Fowler position?
the patient's bed is at a 90 degree angle and the patient is positioned sitting up
What protective equipment should be worn when changing an incontinent patient?
gloves and gown
Of the following symptoms, which one is most likely due to an infection in a resident?
sudden onset confusion
The nursing assistant knows that the term "NPO" means:
nothing by mouth
The nursing assistant should tell the nurse if the client with diabetes:
does not touch their lunch tray
The nursing assistant knows that residents on bedrest must be turned ever:
2 hours
Which of the following pulses will be most commonly used by a nursing assistant when acquiring vital signs?
radial
The nursing assistant is helping residents to eat in the dining room when, suddenly, a resident stands from their seat and begins clutching their throat while coughing silently. The nursing assistant performs which of the following actions first?
ask the resident if they are choking
A client at the facility receives a new roommate. While the roommate is in the bathroom, the clients leans towards the nurse and whispers, "Why is she here anyway? Is she sick?" The best response by the nursing assistant is:
"I'm afraid I can't share that information with you."
A client with Alzheimer's wakes up more confused than usual one morning. The nursing assistant know that, after breakfast, it is most important to support normal gastrointestinal tract function by:
taking the client to the bathroom
The client asks the nursing assistant to assist her to cut her toenails. The nursing assistant knows the client has type two diabetes. Which of the following actions is best?
check the chart for physician orders regarding nail trimming
Which of the following options is the best method to prevent insomnia?
encourage the client to take several walks around the facility daily
The nursing assistant takes the temperature of an elderly client and finds it to be 100.6 degrees F. The client reports having just taken a sip of hot tea. Which of the following actions is appropriate?
the nursing assistants waits at least fifteen minutes before taking the temperature [Show Less]