CNA KNOWLEDGE TEST 2024 EXAM QUESTIONS WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS VERIFIED
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CNA KNOWLEDGE TEST 2024 EXAM QUESTIONS WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS VERIFIED
is Hashimoto's disease an autoimmune or a contagious disease?
autoimmune, not transmittable
What is Hashimoto's disease?
Hypothyroidism
What is dysphagia?
difficulty swallowing
how many cc are in 1 oz
30cc
how many...
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CNA KNOWLEDGE TEST 2024 EXAM QUESTIONS WITH COMPLETE
SOLUTIONS VERIFIED
is Hashimoto's disease an autoimmune or a contagious disease?
autoimmune, not transmittable
What is Hashimoto's disease?
Hypothyroidism
What is dysphagia?
difficulty swallowing
how many cc are in 1 oz
30cc
how many mL are in 1 cc
1 mL
you notice a resident who is not part of your assignment has slid down or
become slumped in their wheelchair in the hallway. what should you do?
help them by repositioning them. you don't need to tell the nurse to reposition a resident
a resident is dying and the family requested to assist with the care of their loved
one. is that ok?
yes. allow family members to stay and participate in care of the resident, even outside
of visiting hours
What is a contracture?
a shortening or tightening of muscles and tendons causing the joints to shorten and
become stiff
what is the most common cause of contractures
inactivity
if there is a fire in a facility, should you check the expiration date on an
extinguisher or activate PASS?
activate PASS
what is PASS?
,pull the pin, aim at the base of the fire, squeeze the trigger, spray in sweeping motions
if a resident is hard of hearing, how should you communicate?
get the resident's attention before speaking and turn down/off background noise, such
as the TV. speak clearly and slowly. don't yell
is communicating with gestures or using symbols a form of non-verbal body
language?
yes
do you wash your hands with your fingertips primarily pointing up or down
keep your hands lower than your elbows and your fingertips down
a resident with alzheimer's dementia thinks they're the same age as you. what
kind of question might you ask?
what kind of things did you do when you were a teenager?
is parkinson's disease a mental illness?
no, it's a physical illness, however, mental health issues such as depression, anxiety,
and memory problems may accompany the illness
what do you do if you find medication on the bedside table?
tell the nurse
what are the people we care for called?
residents / patients / clients
how and when should you weigh a resident?
use the same scale each time, same time of day, and similar weighted clothes
what is HTN
hypertension
what is TB
tuberculosis is a disease in the lungs and has airborne transmission
what is C-Diff
clostridium difficile is an intestinal infection that may cause explosive diarrhea. MUST
wash hands, contact precautions are observed
define supine position
"supine is on your spine", laying on your back
if a residents O2 tubing is kinked, whats the first thing you do?
,unkink it
is it a good idea to turn off O2 before someone smokes?
yes, a spark from the lighter or O2 concentrator could ignite and start a fire
if a resident is on and off O2 throughout the day, which would be a good time to
have them go outside for a smoke
during the times they're not on O2
what abbreviation is used when a resident doesn't want to be resuscitated?
DNR
what to do is an n/g feeding tube is kinked and the flow has stopped
unkink it
What is dysuria?
painful or difficult urination
what is dysphasia?
difficulty speaking
should you clip nails before or after soaking them?
after. soaking a resident's nails will soften them and make it easier to clip
when feeding a resident, what should help prevent aspiration?
offering sips of fluid often
what is required before placing restraints on a resident?
a doctor's order
when implementing effective body mechanics do we use our legs or our back?
our legs
what is an ombudsman?
a patient's advocate or representative. this person helps resolve conflicts and settles
disputes
what is SDS?
Safety Data Sheet. facilities are required to have a SDS on site indicating any
chemicals/cleaning agents used on site. indicates potential hazards with use and how to
safely clean spills
define OBRA
, law passed in 1987 that includes minimum standards for nursing assistant training and
improved care for residents in long-term care facilities, including residents' rights
what do you do first if there is a fire?
RACE, safety of resident is priority
what is RACE?
Rescue, Alarm, Contain, Evacuate/Extinguish
what is important when bathing a resident?
provide privacy and don't leave them alone
what position should the resident be in for an enema?
left sims'
what is an adaptive device / assistive device?
special equipment that helps a person with a disability perform activities of daily living,
such as walking, eating, or dressing
what should you do if there is a frayed cord on a piece of equipment
remove the equipment (take it out of commission), tag it and notify the appropriate
personnel
would it be better to use a safety razor or electric razor when shaving a male
resident on O2?
safety or disposable razor
when caring for a tired patient with cancer what should you do?
pause, let the resident rest and continue if they can tolerate it, encourage the resident to
help if they're able to
what is the first S&S of a MI?
chest pain
what is a MI
myocardial infarction
what is S&S
signs and symptoms
where would you find PPE at a long-term care facility?
utility closet
how would you measure the height of a bedridden resident?
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