CNA Exam Practice
What is the second leading cause of death in an individual 65 years of age/older -
ANS-Falls
The nurse hands the nurse assistant a tube of medication and asks her to apply it after
she has completed the resident's bath. Which of the following would be the nursing
assistant's best response? - ANS-"Applying the medication is not part of my role as a
nursing assistant"
Not transmitted by droplets - ANS-Hepatitis B
Is transmitted by droplets - ANS-Pneumonia, influenza, cold
When should equipment be cleaned? - ANS-After use by every resident, to decrease
the opportunity for contamination
The nursing assistant notices the smell of smoke as he passes by a resident's room. He
enters the room and sees that a pillow is on fire in the empty bed next to where a
resident is sleeping. What should be the nursing assistant's first action according to the
RACE plan? - ANS-Rescue
Alarm
Contain
Extinguish/Evacuate
Inappropriate handling of linen - ANS-Depositing soiled linen on the floor
Age-related changes - ANS-Decreased vision and hearing
Which of the following actions is not part of standard precautions - ANS-Wearing gown,
googles, and gloves whenever entering a resident's room (airborne)
Non age-related changes - ANS-Lower intelligence level
Difficulty communicating
Ability to learn a new skill
Standard precaution actions - ANS-Washing hands before and after contact with a
resident
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