CNA Practice Exam
What is one important reason why the bed should remain wrinkle-free?
to help keep the skin healthy and prevent pressure sores
What is the term for a device that replaces a missing body pat?
prosthesis
To convert four ounces of water to milliters (ml or mL), the nurse assistan...
cna practice exam what is one important reason why the bed should remain wrinkle free to help keep the skin healthy and prevent pressure sores what is the term for a device that replaces a missing bo
CNA Practice Exam
What is one important reason why the bed should remain wrinkle-free?
to help keep the skin healthy and prevent pressure sores
What is the term for a device that replaces a missing body pat?
prosthesis
To convert four ounces of water to milliters (ml or mL), the nurse assistant should
multiply four by:
30
Which of the following healthcare settings is for people who will die in six months?
hospice
Which of the following abbreviations means "nothing by mouth"?
NPO
Exercises that put each joint through its full arc of motion are called:
range of motion
What is the medical term for high blood pressure?
hypertension
What is a task that is outside the scope of practice for an NA?
inserting tubes into a resident's body
Standard Precautions should be practiced
on every single person in your care
Which kind of care helps restore a resident to the highest level of functioning possible?
rehabilitation
If an activity is not listed on the care plan, what is the responsibility of a NA?
The NA should not perform the activity if it is not listed on the care plan.
Restraints can be applied:
only with a doctor's orders
Generally, the last sense to leave a dying person is the sense of
hearing
What is a normal range of a blood pressure?
varies 119/75 is an example
Incontinence may be caused by:
nervous system diseases
Standing with the legs shoulder-width apart is using
good body mechanics
Aftr an amputation, a resident may experience phantom sensation. Phantom sensation is
pain or sensation caused by remaining nerve endings
How should a fracture pan be positioned?
with the handle toward the foot of the bed
What does palliative care involve?
pain relief and comfort
Nursing assistants do not usually perform procedures that require
sterile technique
Insulin reaction can be caused by too little food
Which of the following is a requirement of OBRA?
nursing assistants must have at least 75 hours of training
What is a good way for a nursing assistant to care for a mentally ill resident?
support the resident and his or her family and friends
When should sheets be changed?
whenever they are soiled, wrinkled, or damp
What does the chain of command do?
describes the line of authority
What is a good way for a nursing assistant to respond to inappropriate sexual behavior?
take the resident to a private area
What should a nursing assistant do if she suspects a resident is being abused?
she should report it to the nurse immediately and let him/her handle it from there
What is one good way a nursing assistant can assist residents with normal changes of aging related to the urinary system?
offer frequent trips to the bathroom
Which of the following is true of Transmission-Based Precautions?
they are practiced in addition to Standard Precautions
What can nursing assistants do in regards to IVs?
Nursing assistants will observe the IV site for problems
Passive range of motion exercises are done
when a resident cannot move on her own
Which of the following is used when documenting the amount of fluid a resident drinks?
milliters
When encountering a fire, a nursing assistant should first
remove resident from danger
What is a common "cliche"?
It will all work out in the end.
What member of the care team might help a resident learn to use adaptive devices for eating or dressing?
occupational therapist
A way to prevent aspiration during oral care of unconscious residents include:
using as little liquid as possible when giving oral care
Providing privacy while giving care is a patient's
legal right
What is something a nursing assistant needs to observe and report regarding the musculoskeletal system:
white, shiny, red, or warm areas over a joint
What is one way a nursing assistant can promote a resident's independence?
allowing a resident to do a task by himself no matter how long it takes hime
To treat a minor burn, a nursing assistant should
use cool, clean water
For a nursing assitant, confidentiality means
keeping private things private
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