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Certified Nursing Assistant Prometric Exam Test Bank 200+ Questions and Answers (100% Ver, Exams of Nursing

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Certified Nursing Assistant Prometric Exam
Test Bank 200+ Questions and Answers (100% Verified by Expert)
1.
A patient has been in wrist restraints for 2 hrs and you are assigned to
remove the restraints to reposition the patient.Where should the restraints be secured
after repositioning?
Ans>> To a non-moving part of the bed( bed frame)
2.
Elderly persons often do not experience thirst and are at risk of?
Ans>> Dehydra- tion
3.
A patient that needs no nursing interventions ( such as injections, IV, thera- py,
wound care, tube feedings or intensive symptom monitoring) but is unable to care for
himself in his own home would probably be found in a?
Ans>> Assisted Living Facility
4.
A patient is recently diagnosed with end stage renal disease.The nurse has
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Test Bank 200+ Questions and Answers (100% Verified by Expert)

  1. A patient has been in wrist restraints for 2 hrs and you are assigned to remove the restraints to reposition the patient.Where should the restraints be secured after repositioning? Ans>> To a non-moving part of the bed( bed frame)
  2. Elderly persons often do not experience thirst and are at risk of? Ans>> Dehydra- tion
  3. A patient that needs no nursing interventions ( such as injections, IV, thera- py, wound care, tube feedings or intensive symptom monitoring) but is unable to care for himself in his own home would probably be found in a? Ans>> Assisted Living Facility
  4. A patient is recently diagnosed with end stage renal disease.The nurse has

educated the patient on diet modifications. Later, he says that he can't remember what the nurse said and asks you if he should have pretzels or a candy bar. What is the best response? Ans>> "The nurse is the best to answer that question. Let me get her for you."

  1. Which of the following settings provides short term care and stabilization for patients with acute ( sudden, immediate and severe) health conditions? Ans>> a hospital
  2. When working with patients that DO NOT have dementia, what is an ap- propriate communication method to encourage conversation and support the patient's emotional well-being? Ans>> Asking open ended questions and avoiding yes/no questions
  3. Mrs. Hopkins was admitted to the nursing home last week after being told that she can no longer live alone. She has been seen frequently crying and stated that, "It just doesn't feel like home. I hate that people come in and out of my room all the time without notice.This is my bedroom. I miss my privacy." What is a measure you can take to help her adjust? Ans>> Make sure her privacy is respected and knock before entering
  1. A nurse asks you to perform a task that you haven't been trained for that task, she gets mad and says, "it's not that hard, just figure it out!". What is an appropriate action? Ans>> Refuse to perform the task for patient safety
  2. Performing foot care regularly gives the CNA an opportunity to Ans>> Notice any red areas, wounds, sores, rashes or other abnormalities
  3. To properly perform the Heimlich Maneuver, you would? Ans>> Thrust firmly on the abdomen upward and inward from behind with a cupped fist
  4. Which of the following is a normal sign of aging? Ans>> Muscles weaken and lose muscle tone
  5. A female patient with a history of seizures is admitted to your unit.What is an appropriate action to take to ensure the patient's safety? Ans>> Report changes in sleep, personality and signs of stress in the patient to the nurse immediately
  6. A patient with a wound, sore or incision should be monitored for? Ans>> Signs of infection (redness, warmth, drainage or odor)
  7. A CNA is caring for an elderly patient who seems more confused today. What is an appropriate action? Ans>> Report the change to the nurse
  8. What is an important step to take before bathing a patient? Ans>> Ask the patient to check the water temperature
  9. You are assigned to help a patient stand up at the side of the bed. The patient has been confined to bed for 3 days and is very weak. What is an important safety step to take before assisting the patient to stand?

Ans>> Have the patient dangle their legs while sitting on the edge of the bed for several minutes

  1. A small fire is noticed in the trash can of a room in a nursing home. After removing the patients from the room, the CNA would? Ans>> Sound the alarm/alert others to the fire
  2. You are caring for a patient who had a stroke several months ago that resulted in right side weakness.You have been helping this person dress for several months, when today she appears irritated and states, "Just let me do it myself! Don't touch me!" What is an appropriate response? Ans>> "I'm right here if you need me. Just tell me if you need help."
  3. Which of the following is a POSITIVE non-verbal communication Ans>> Nodding to show agreement, interest and acknowledgment when another is talking
  4. You are sitting at the nurse's station, charting lunch intake, next to a nurse on the phone when a family member approaches.You continue to work and do not look up or make eye contact. After a few moments of silence, the family member says, "Excuse me...." What is an appropriate action? Ans>> Make eye contact, smile, apologize for the delay and ask how you can help
  5. Patients that are immobile or on bedrest are at risk of muscle tissue decreasing in size or strength due to lack of use. This is called? Ans>> Atrophy

Ans>> The nursing assistant doesn't truly understand her role in the healthcare system

  1. The care plan instructs the nurse aide to dress the resident in a long-sleeve button up shirt. The nurse aide knows that the resident will be participating in an outdoor event this morning and feels that the long-sleeve shirt would cause the patient to overheat, due to the high temperature outside. What is an appropriate action for this nurse aide? Ans>> Talk to the nurse about her concerns prior to dressing the patient
  2. A bed alarm signals when a patient is getting out of bed, so the CNA can Ans>> Assist the patient for safety
  3. You are working the night shift in a facility and the hall lights are dimmed at 9PM to facilitate sleep. When at tge nurse's station with your co-workers, What is an important consideration? Ans>> Conversations should remain hushed do that patients can sleep
  4. A patient who frequently screams, "Help me" begins screaming.You are charting vital signs at the nursing station and decide to check on her after you are done. As you complete your work, she is no longer crying for help, so you skip your hourly rounds and begin re-stocking the supply shelf instead. A half hour later, a nurse enters the patient's room and finds that the patient had

fallen, becoming trapped between the bed and a chair, resulting in a sudden and unexpected death. She asks you when you last saw the patient and if you heard anything. What is an appropriate response? Ans>> "I heard her call out 45mins ago. I did not see her after she called out. I was performing other tasks and delayed my hourly rounds."

  1. A patient is crying in her room and turns her head away from you when you enter. What is an appropriate response? Ans>> Place a hand on her lower arm and say, "You seem troubled. Would you like to talk?"
  2. All healthcare workers should be on the lookout for THESE TYPES of environments that contribute to pathogen growth Ans>> Warm, dark, moist
  3. A confused patient in a locked dementia unit repeatedly asks staff where to go for lunch and staff notices that he is constantly entering rooms and closets along the hallway.This patient is at risk for? Ans>> Elopement
  4. You work in a locked unit in a facility. A person you don't recognize , dressed in scrubs, without an ID badge attempts to follow you through the unit doors when you return from lunch.What is an appropriate response? Ans>> "I'm sorry , this is against company policy .You will need a badge to enter. Can I call your supervisor to get you a temporary badge or direct you to the front receptionists for a visitor badge?"
  5. Which is the proper greeting when answering a telephone on a nursing unit? Ans>> "Good morning , 3 north, Faith Davis, CNA speaking. How can I help you?"
  6. When you are taking report from the off-going shift, the CNA states that she forgot to document output on several patients and asks you to document 3 totals for her.

appropriate response? Ans>> "I would be happy to clean up! Would you like your puzzle books in the drawer or your closet?"

  1. A patient in your facility requests to be left alone in the mornings, as she is not an early riser and does not generally eat breakfast. One of the night shift CNAs insists on getting this patient up at 5am, despite the patient's protests. The patient complains during the day.What is an appropriate action? Ans>> Notify the nurse of the patient's wishes
  2. Which of the following is a task the CNA should be prepared to perform?- Ans>> Reporting any changes in the patient to the nurse
  3. Older patients often have very thin and fragile and extra caution must be taken to avoid the injury , tears and shearing. (Fill in the blank) Ans>> Skin
  4. What is an important step to prevent pain or injury when combing hair that is long or tangled? Ans>> Work from the bottom of the hair toward the scalp, removing tangles as you move up
  5. Which of the following principles should a CNA keep in mind when as- sisting a resident with dressing? Ans>> Residents have the right to choose their own clothing
  6. Which of the following is a normal age-related change among the elderly?- Ans>> Forgetting why they came into a room
  7. Patients that have limited mobility should be repositioned at least every hours to prevent skin breakdown.(Fill in blank)

Ans>> 2 hours

  1. Elderly persons often need special care and caution, requiring gentle handling, because of this age-related change Ans>> thinner, dryer skin
  2. Which of the following is NOT an example of an Activity of Daily Living (ADL)? Ans>> Changing the care plan to reflect the patient's changes in health and ability
  3. When caring for a patient who is incontinent of urine , how often should you expect to do peri- care(unless different in the care plan)? Ans>> Every 2hrs around the clock
  4. When should you offer a drink while feeding? Ans>> Before meals and every 2 - 3 bites
  5. A patient you are caring for keeps getting out of bed.You decide to restrain the patient for their own safety.This is an example of? Ans>> Battery
  6. An alert and oriented patient has been admitted to a rehabilitation hospital after a knee replacement with complications. When you enter his room a few days later, you notice an extension cord running across the floor, across his walkway to the bathroom, to plug in his phone charger.What is an appropriate response? Ans>> Explain to the patient that the cord is a tripping hazard and remove it from the walkway (unplug it)

responding, the nurse aide should? Ans>> Begin to organize the supplies for post mortem care

  1. A certified nurse aide has had a change of address , what should the certified nurse aide do? Ans>> Notify human resources department and nurse registry
  2. A resident spills a cup of coffee in the hallway, Which of the following is the best response by the nurse aide? Ans>> Clean up the spill
  3. A resident is found crawling over the side rails trying to get out of bed. After helping the resident into a safe position , what is the next action? Ans>> Ask questions to the resident to see what he needs
  4. While giving a resident a bed bath, the nurse aide observes the resident's heels are red.The nurse aide frequently cares for this resident and knows the resident needs. Ans>> Show the residents heels to the charge nurse before applying shoes
  5. A resident who recently had a stroke is bathing herself at the bathroom sink. She is taking a long time.What action should the nurse aide take? Ans>> Offer to take over the bathing the resident
  6. A resident complaints of chest pain, what should the nurse aide tell the resident? Ans>> I will call the nurse now
  7. The nurse aide sees a newly admitted resident sitting alone in his room, the nurse aide should? Ans>> Ask the resident if he would like to join the activity in the next room
  1. Which of the following is the most important action when taking residents routine vital signs? Ans>> Take the routine vital signs in the beginning of the shift
  2. A common difficulty from a stroke is aphasia.This means the resident may have difficulty? Ans>> Communicating clear
  3. A resident asked the nurse aide for for a bed pan. Before placing the bed pan under the resident the nurse aide must first? Ans>> Provide for the residents privacy
  4. While trying to get to the bathroom quickly, a resident has fallen several times lately. Which of the following actions is most appropriate? Ans>> Keep the resident in bed with the side rails raised and offer a bed pan every hour
  5. When counting respirations it is important to? Ans>> Avoid telling the resident that their breathing is being counted
  6. A resident is unable to stand, the nurse aide is asked to obtain the resident height. Which is the best approach? Ans>> Lay the resident down in the bed, mark sheet at the top and the bottom of the feet. Measure the distance from both marks
  7. A resident is dying. The resident's family has arrived to spend time with the resident for his final moments.Which of the following actions by the nurse aide best supports the family at this time? Ans>> Make sure the resident and room are neat
  8. When providing Range Of Motion(ROM) exercises to the resident left upper extremity, which of the following actions the nurse aide take? Ans>> Ask the resident to report any discomfort immediately
  1. Which of the following statements describes the correct technique for removing the undershirt from the resident who has paralysis of the arm? Ans>> - Remove the sleeve from the unaffected side first
  2. Which of the following information is found in the resident care plan? Ans>> As- sistance required by the resident when walking
  3. Which of the following actions will best prevent back strain in the nurse aide when providing care to a resident who is bed hound? Ans>> Raising the height of the bed before performing care
  4. When pushing a resident in a wheel chair be aware of their arms and legs to prevent? Ans>> Skin tear
  5. A resident recently had surgery and has a large bandage on his abdomen. The resident tells the nurse that his wound smells bad. What should the nurse aide do? Ans>> Report the residents concern to the charge nurse
  6. A nursing assistant is instructed to take the oral temperature of a patient who just had a cold drink.The temperature should be taken? Ans>> 15 minutes after the drink was finished
  7. Which is the biggest organ in the human body? Ans>> The skin
  8. The nurse aide notices that a resident looks worried.The best response by the nurse aide is to? Ans>> Ask if something is bothering the resident
  9. Which of the following behaviors is a common sign of pain? Ans>> Restlessness
  1. The most important factor in prioritizing resident care is? Ans>> Remain flexible to residents needs
  2. Routinely weighing residents is an important way to determine if resi- dents are? Ans>> Getting enough nourishmemt
  3. When operating a manual bed, the nurse aide should remember to? Ans>> Fold the cranks under the bed
  4. Which of the following is NOT considered a way to restrain a client? Ans>> Pain management
  5. The equipment you need for oral care of an unconscious resident in- cludes? Ans>> Tothette/mouth swab
  6. When caring for a client who uses a protective device (restraint), the nurse aide should? Ans>> Check the clients body alignment
  7. What is the term for a device used to take the place of a missing body part? Ans>> Prosthesis
  8. Proper hand washing involves? Ans>> Lathering all surfaces of your fingers, hands, and wrists, and using friction to wash for at least 20 seconds
  9. What does the abbreviation "NPO" mean? Ans>> nothing by mouth
  10. Insulin reaction can be caused by? Ans>> too little food
  11. Restrains can be applied? Ans>> only with doctors order
  1. A nurse aide sees that a resident has kicked off her heel protectors. The resident does not like to wear the heel protectors. What should the nurse aide do? Ans>> Report the residents dislike of the heel protectors to the charge nurse
  2. A resident's spouse died a month ago. The nurse aide finds the resident crying. Which of the following is the most appropriate response? Ans>> Were you thinking of something that caused the tears?
  3. A nurse aide is transferring a confused resident into a walker the resident begins to scream and tries to hit the nurse aide. What should the nurse aide do? Ans>> Push the call light and wait for help
  4. A nurse aide overhears a resident tell his family that he feels ready to return.The family tells the resident that he must stay. Which response by the nurse aide is correct? Ans>> Tell the charge nurse about the conflict with the family
  5. A resident who is blind walks without assistive devices. When assisting the resident to walk, the nurse aide should? Ans>> Encourage the resident to use a walker for better stability
  6. The most dangerous position when a patient is in bed vomiting is lying on the? Ans>> Back with the head of the flat bed
  7. A resident is using a walker and falls in the hall. What is the best action for the nurse aide to do? Ans>> Keep the resident still until checked by the nurse
  8. Which of the following actions by the nurse aide will best help to prevent UTI's in the resident? Ans>> Wipe from front to back to clean the perineal area
  1. A family member of a resident who is terminally ill complains to the nurse aide about the care given to the resident. What should the nurse aide do first? Ans>> Listen quietly to what the family member is saying
  2. A resident on Gluten free diet reverses their tray what item should you remove? Ans>> a piece of wheat bread
  3. When setting up a lunch tray in a resident's room, a bowl of hot soup spills. The resident's shirt gets wet. What should the nurse aide do? Ans>> Remove the wet shirt and hold a cool, damp towel against the skin
  4. When a resident is recovering from a leg amputation, the resident is most likely to? Ans>> Grieve the loss of the leg
  5. When the nurse aide turns the water on in the shower, the resident starts trying to hit the nurse aide. Which is the best response by the nurse aide. Ans>> Recheck the water temperature before continuing the shower
  6. What should the nurse aide do when a resident complaints of cold feet?- Ans>> Ask if the resident needs socks and blankets
  7. While providing care to the resident the nurse aide notices a facial ex- pression on the resident that seems like he might be in pain. The nurse aide should? Ans>> Ask the resident if he is feeling pain
  8. A resident has a history of seizures. A nurse aide is taking the resident to her room.The resident stiffness, cries out, and begins to fall. What should the nurse aide do? Ans>> Call for help