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1 / 14 1.What is one important reason why bed linens should remain wrinkle- free Ans>>- : To help keep the skin healthy and prevent pressure ulcers 2.What is the term for a device that replaces a missing body part Ans>>: Prosthesis 3.Exercises that put each joint through its full arc of motion are called: Ans>> Range of motion 4.Which of the following is the correct way to remove a gown Ans>>: Unfasten gown at neck and waist and roll the dirty side in while holding gown away from the body.
Certified Nursing Assistant Final Exam
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2 / 14 5.How many times can disposable gloves be worn before being discarded Ans>>: - One time 6.To best communicate with a visually impaired resident, the NA should: Ans>> Iden- tify herself when she enters the room 7.The best way for an NA to provide foot care for a diabetic resident is to: Ans>>Observe the feet regularly for signs of sores or infection 8.If a resident starts to fall, the best thing an NA can do is to: Ans>>Widen her stance and bring the resident's body close to her 9.An NA should use friction for at least seconds when washing her hands Ans>> 20 10.Which of the following is a term for a legal document that designates what kind of care a person wants if he is unable to make that decision himself Ans>>: Advance directive
4 / 14 17.With which of the following people may an NA share a resident's medical information Ans>>: Resident's doctor 18.Which of the following sentences is an example of a fact Ans>>: Mr. Gomez ate half of his scrambled egg. 19.Which is/are the most essential nutrient(s) for life Ans>>: Water 20.Objective information is: Ans>>Information collected using the senses
5 / 14 21.Which of the following statements is true of documentation Ans>>: NAs should document care right after it has been done. 22.Standard Precautions should be practiced: On every single person in the NA's care 23.Which of the following statements is true of handwashing Ans>>: An NA should wash her hands before and after touching a resident. 24.Using proper body mechanics includes: Standing with the legs shoul- der- width apart 25.What is one of the first signs that a pressure ulcer is forming Ans>>: Discoloration of the skin 26.Which of the following is an example of a physical need Ans>>: Food 27.Which of the following remarks is a cliché Ans>>: "It will all work out in the end." 28.In which type of environment do microorganisms grow best Ans>>: Dark 29.An axillary temperature is measured: In the armpit 30.If a resident has just had a glass of iced tea, how long should the NA wait before measuring the resident's temperature via the oral method Ans>>: 10 to 20 minutes 31.Which of the following abbreviations means nothing by mouth Ans>>: NPO 32.Which of the following canes has four rubber-tipped feet Ans>>: Quad cane
7 / 14 Ans>>: While shaving a resident 34.Which type of toileting equipment is used for elimination for residents who cannot assist with raising their hips onto a regular bedpan Ans>>: Fracture pan 35.Hypertension is the medical term for: High blood pressure 36.How often should an ostomy bag be emptied Ans>>: Whenever stool is eliminated 37.How should an NA work when helping a resident with range of motion exercises Ans>>: egin at the shoulders and work down the body 38.(n) is the permanent and painful shortening of a muscle or tendon.- : Contracture 39.Which of the following is used when documenting the amount of fluid a resident drinks Ans>>: Milliliters 40.How should a fracture pan be positioned Ans>>: With the handle toward the foot of the bed 41.In order to communicate with a resident who is hearing-impaired, the nursing assistant should: Face the resident directly when speaking
- Which of the following is an example of physical abuse Ans>>: Pinching a resident 43.Joking with a resident's roommate about the resident's incontinence is what type of abuse
8 / 14 Ans>>: Psychological abuse
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11 / 14 56.The medical term for chest pain, pressure, or discomfort is: Angina pectoris 57.An example of ethical behavior by an NA is: Protecting a resident's privacy 58.Which of the following shows the correct conversion of 4:00 p.m. to military time Ans>>: 1600 hours 59.Barriers to communication include which of the following Ans>>: NA uses med- ical terminology with the resident. 60.Which of the following is an example of nonverbal communication Ans>>: A resident points to a glass. 61.Which of the following occurrences is considered an incident and requires a report to be completed Ans>>: A resident falls. 62.An employer must offer an NA a free vaccine for Ans>> Hepatitis B 63.Draw sheets are used to: Reposition residents without causing shearing 64.When assisting a resident with a standard bedpan, where should the wider end of the bedpan be placed Ans>>: Response: In alignment with the resident's buttocks 65.Blood pressure is measured using a: Response: Sphygmomanometer 66.One safety device that helps transfer residents is called a: Response: Trans- fer belt
13 / 77.Which of the following terms means harming a person physically, mentally, or emotionally by failing to provide needed care Ans>>: Response: Neglect 78.Which of the following terms means to steal, take advantage of, or improp- erly use the money, property, or other assets of another person Ans>>: Response: Financial abuse 79.OBRA was passed as a response to: Response: Reports of poor care and abuse in long-term care facilities 80.Which of the following statements is true of touch Ans>>: 81.Tuberculosis is: Response: An airborne disease 82.Which of the following statements is true of diabetes Ans>>: Response: People with diabetes must follow their diet instructions carefully. 83.The most common form of diabetes is: Response: Type 2 diabetes 84.HIV can be transmitted by: Response: Blood 85.The key treatment for malignant tumors of the skin, breast, bladder, colon, rectum, stomach, and muscle is: Response: Surgery 86.Baseline vital signs are: Response: Initial values that can be compared to future measurements
14 / 87.Which of the following is the best way an NA can communicate with a resident who has cancer Ans>>: Response: The NA should listen to the resident if he feels like talking. 88.Which of the following is an example of physically restraining a resident Ans>>- : Response: Putting both side rails up on the bed 89.A resident with AIDS who has an infection of the mouth may need to eat food that is: Response: Soft 90.To convert four ounces to milliliters, the NA should multiply four by: 30 91.Which of the following shows the correct conversion of 1900 hours to standard time Ans>>: Response: 7:00 p.m. 92.Where is long-term care offered Ans>>: Response: In skilled nursing facilities 93.Which of the following statements is true of urinary incontinence Ans>>: Re- sponse: Certain nervous system diseases can cause urinary incontinence. 94.After an amputation, a resident may experience phantom sensation. Phan- tom sensation is: Response: The feeling that the amputated body part is still there 95.When should bed sheets be changed Ans>>: Response: When they are soiled or damp 96.Which of the following is a type of advance directive Ans>>: Response: Durable Power of Attorney for Health Care
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16 / for eating or dressing Ans>>: Response: Occupational therapist 99.When encountering a fire, an NA should first: Response: Remove residents from danger
- Nursing assistants are not allowed to: Response: Change sterile dressings
- A resident often carries a doll with her, treating it like her baby. One day she is wandering around crying that she can't find her baby. The nurse aide should (A) ask the resident where she last had the doll. (B) ask the activity department if they have any other dolls. (C) offer comfort to the resident and help her look for her baby. (D) let the other staff know the resident is very confused and should be watched closely Ans>> C offer comfort to the resident and help her look for her baby.
- A nurse aid is asked to change a urinary drainage bag attached to an indwelling urinary catheter. The nurse aid has never done this before.The best response by the nurse aide is to: ask a nurse aid to watch the nurse aid change the bag since it is the first time
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- Before feeding a resident, which of the following is the best reason to wash the resident's hands Ans>> (A) The resident may still touch his/her mouth or food. (B) It reduces the risk of spreading airborne diseases. (C) It improves resident morale and appetite. (D) The resident needs to keep meal routines Ans>> A The resident may still touch his/her mouth or food.
- Which of the following is a job task performed by the nurse aid Ans>> A. Participating in resident care plannning conferences B. Taking a telephone order from a physician C. Giving medications to assigned residents D. Changing sterile wound dressings: A Participating in resident care plannning conferences
- Which of the following statements is true about range of motion excersis- es Ans>> A. Done just once a day B. Help prevent strokes and paralysis C. Require at least 10 reps of each excersise D. Are performed during adls such as bathing or dressing: D Are performed during adls such as bathing or dressing
- While the nurse aide tries to dress a resident who is confused, the resident
19 / A. helping the resident through the stages of grief B. providing for the residents comfort C. keeping the residents routine, such as for bathing D. Giving the resident a lot of quiet time: B
- While giving a bedbath, the nurse aide hears the alarm from a nearby door suddenly go off. The nurse aide should (A) wait a few minutes to see if the alarm stops. (B) report the alarm to the charge nurse immediately. (C) make the resident being bathed safe and go check the door right away. (D) stop the bedbath and go check on the location of all assigned residents Ans>> C
- Gloves should be worn for which of the following procedures Ans>> (A) Emptying a urinary drainage bag (B) Brushing a resident's hair (C) Ambulating a resident (D) Feeding a resident: A
- When walking a resident, a gait or transfer belt is often (A) worn around the nurse aide's waist for back support. (B) used to keep the resident positioned properly in the wheelchair. (C) used to help stand the resident, and then removed before walking. (D) put around the resident's waist to provide a way to hold onto the resident.-
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- Which of the following statements is true about residents who are re- strained Ans>> A. They are at a greater risk for developing pressure sores B. They are at a lower risk for developing pnemonia C. Their posture and alignment are improved D. They are not at risk for falling: A
- A resident had diabetes. Which of the following is a common sign of a low bloodsugar Ans>> A. fever B. Shakiness C. Thirst D. Vomiting: B. Shakiness
- When providing foot care to a resident it is important for the nurse aide to A. remove calluses and corns.
