Prometric CNA Exam 3 Questions & Answers-Which of the following is the best example of using reality orientation for a resident with early dementia?
A.
... [Show More] "Your son plans to visit today at 2:00pm"
B. "You are in the nursing home. I am here to help you."
C. "This is your daughter Anna. Do you remember her?"
D. "Look at the time. Lunch is in 30 minutes. Are you feeling hungry?" - D. "Look at the time. Lunch is in 30 minutes. Are you feeling hungry?"
Which of the following best describes the daily routine needs of residents with dementia?
A. it is important that the resident's day be kept full of activities
B. changing daily routine is often helpful to residents with dementia
C. providing opportunities for activity and periods for rest is important
D. following a strict schedule is required to decrease confusion - C. providing opportunities for activity and periods for rest is important
A resident, who is usually alert and oriented, is having difficulty remembering where he is today. What should the CNA do first?
A. increase the resident's fluids since dehydration causes confusion
B. consider that some memory loss is a normal part of aging
C. ask where the resident believes he is
D. report the change to the charge nurse - D. report the change to the charge nurse
The resident is on a toileting schedule for bladder retraining. Which of the following is the best response by the nurse aide when it is time to toilet the resident?
A. "Have you been able to hold it since you last went to the toilet?"
B. "How much longer do you feel like you can hold it?"
C. "May I please check to see if you are wet?"
D. "Can I help you to the bathroom now?" - D. "Can I help you to the bathroom now?"
While helping the resident to get dressed, the nurse aide observes that the resident's breathing is faster. The resident says she feels tired. What should be the nurse aide's first action?
A. Dress the resident quickly.
B. Check the resident's vital signs.
C. Stop the dressing to let the resident rest.
D. Go to find a nurse to check the resident. - D. Go to find a nurse to check the resident.
A resident is NPO because of nausea. What should the nurse aide do?
A. Give the resident fluids in small amounts
B. Provide the resident with a small cup of ice chips
C. Ask if the resident can handle any fluids with the nausea
D. Remove any fluids at the bedside including water pitcher - D. Remove any fluids at the bedside including water pitcher
Which of the following is considered a normal age-related change seen in elderly residents?
A. Increase in appetite
B. Decrease in constipation
C. Decrease in taste sensation and smell
D. Increase in amount of confusion experienced daily - C. Decrease in taste sensation and smell
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