Download 2026 California Life Insurance State Exam: Verified Q&A Study Guide & Practice Test and more Exams Insurance Economics in PDF only on Docsity!
CNA Chapter 2 Exam
(Verified)
- When should unsafe conditions be reported? When it looks likely that the facility will be involved in a lawsuit Before accidents occur Only if a resident wants to complain about something Whenever the nursing assistant has some extra time ANS>) Before accidents occur
- What is a proper way for a nursing assistant (NA) to respond if a resident does not hear her or does not understand her? The NA should speak more quickly. The NA should speak more softly or whisper. The NA should speak slowly and clearly. The NA should shout. ANS>) The NA should speak slowly and clearly.
- Which of the following is an example of a barrier to communication? NA uses medical terminology with the resident. NA asks the resident to repeat a language. NA speaks the same language as the resident. NA speaks clearly using a professional tone of voice.
ANS>) NA uses medical terminology with the resident.
- Which of the following is an example of objective information? "Mrs. Johnson says she has a rash on her torso." "There are raised, red marks the size of pinpricks on Mrs. Johnson's torso." "Mrs. Johnson must have a rash because she said that she's itchy." "Mrs. Johnson needs some lotion." ANS>) "There are raised, red marks the size of pinpricks on Mrs. Johnson's torso."
- Which of the following are ways for NAs to avoid barriers to communica- tion? The NA should use slang so that the resident understands more easily. The NA should respond with "Why?" when the resident makes a statement. The NA should use medical terms when talking with the resident so the resident will more easily understand his condition. The NA should ask open-ended questions that require more than "yes" or "no" responses ANS>) The NA should ask open-ended questions that require more than "yes" or "no" responses
Watching too much TV Acting lonely ANS>) Chest pain
- The part of the world that is added to the end of a root to form a new word is called a(n) Root Prefi x Suffi x Abbreviation ANS>) Suffix
- If a resident has a hearing impairment, the NA should Face away from the resident when speaking Face the resident with the light on the NA's face
Shout so that the resident can hear the NA Exaggerate the words so that the resident can read the NA's lips ANS>) Face the resident with the light on the NA's face
- One way that an NA can help a resident who is visually impaired is to Move the furniture to make it easier for the resident to get around Keep the lights very low Use the face of an imaginary clock to explain the position of objects Walk behind the resident, lightly pushing the resident forward ANS>) Use the face of an imaginary clock to explain the position of objects
- The first two steps to take when approaching an emergency are Perform first aid and assess the situation Call the victim's family and call 911 Assess the situation and assess the victim Get assistance and perform CPR ANS>) Assess the situation and assess the victim
- What is the best way a nursing assistant can respond to a combative resident? The NA should let the resident know that he will be discharged from the facility if he does not stop what he is doing. The NA should tell the resident that other NAs will refuse to care for him if he continues the behavior. The NA should remain calm and lower the tone of her voice. The NA should stand as close as possible to the resident. ANS>) The NA should remain calm and lower the tone of her voice.
- With whom should an NA use Standard Precautions? With residents who have infectious diseases With residents he suspects might have infectious diseases With every resident in his care With residents who request that they be used ANS>) With every resident in his care
- Under Standard Precautions, the term body fluids includes Sweat Water Juice Urine ANS>) Urine
- Which of the following is true of wearing gloves? Disposable gloves can be washed and reused. Gloves should be changed before contact with mucous membranes. After giving care, gloves are not contaminated. Gloves can continue to be worn if they are torn as long as the hole is covered. ANS>) Gloves should be changed before contact with mucous membranes.
- In which of the following situations should an NA give abdominal thrusts to a resident? The resident is coughing. The resident cannot speak, breathe, or cough. The resident is breathing very rapidly. The resident tells the NA that she feels short of breath. ANS>) The resident cannot speak, breathe, or cough.
- Which of the following is the proper order to don personal protective equipment (PPE)? Put on mask and goggles, gown, and
gloves. Put on gloves, gown, and mask and goggles. Put on mask and goggles, gloves, and gown. Put on gown, mask and goggles, and gloves. ANS>) Put on gown, mask and goggles, and gloves.
- What is the medical term for difficulty breathing? Dyspnea
caused by Too little food Physical or emotional stress Too much food A cerebrovasular accident ANS>) Too little food
- Which of the following statements is true of preventing falls? Clear walkways of clutter.
Keep lights low. Leave spills for housekeeping to clean. Move call lights further away from residents. ANS>) Clear walkways of clutter.
- When should a nursing assistant identify a resident? After giving care When collecting meal trays When shifts change Before helping with feeding ANS>) Before helping with feeding
- In which position should a resident be placed for eating? Lying flat on his back Reclining at a 45-degree angle Sitting upright as possible Lying on his side with his arm propping up his head ANS>) Sitting upright as possible
- Hand hygiene is Washing hands with soap and water or using alcohol-based hand rubs Washing hands with soap and water only Using alcohol-based hand rubs only Wearing gloves when performing care procedures ANS>) Washing hands with soap and water or using alcohol-based hand rubs
- Which of the following statements is true of body mechanics? Body mechanics can help save energy and prevent injury. The narrower a person's base of support, the more stable the person is. Proper alignment of the body means that the two sides of the body should not line up. Twisting at the waist is the best way to maintain body alignment. ANS>) Body mechanics can help save energy and prevent injury.
- When helping a resident sit up, stand up, or walk the NA should Keep her feet together Bend her upper
Remove gloves before cleaning spills Wash her hands ANS>) Wash her hands
- Which of the following is a way to use proper body mechanics? The NA should twist at the waist when lifting objects. The NA should stand with her legs shoulder- width apart. The NA should lift objects, rather than push them. The NA should carry objects away from her body. ANS>) The NA should stand with her legs shoulder-width apart.
- RACE is an acronym for a safety rule, and means Run to A Close Exit Remove residents, Activate alarm or call 911, Contain Fire, Extinguish Restore power, Activate alarm or call 911, Collect residents, Exit Remove window, Access outside, Call for help, Elderly residents first ANS>) Re- move residents, Activate alarm or call 911, Contain Fire, Extinguish
- If a resident is in shock, a nursing assistant should Quickly give the resident something to eat that can easily be absorbed Elevate a body part if a broken bone is suspected Elevate the legs unless the resident has a head or abdominal injury Give the resident a type of strong liquor if it is available, like brandy ANS>) Elevate the legs unless the resident has a head or abdominal injury
- Which of the following is true if a resident falls? An incident report will need to be completed for all falls. If the resident can get up after the fall, the NA should notify the nurse. A fall does not need to be reported unless the resident complains of pain. The resident can decide if the NA needs to report the fall. ANS>) An incident report will need to be completed for all falls.
- To control bleeding, a nursing
assistant should Lower the wound below the heart Use a topical antibiotic cream on the wound Hold a thick pad against the wound and press down hard Apply a light pressure with a bandage ANS>) Hold a thick pad against the wound and press down hard
- How is methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) most often spread? By direct physical contact By indirect contact
assistant should Pour hot drinks away from residents Place hot drinks on the edges of tables so that they will be easier to reach Take lids off of hot drinks just before serving them Make sure residents are standing up before serving hot drinks ANS>) Pour hot drinks away from residents
- What information does a Safety Data Sheet (SDS) contain? Cost of the chemical
Comparisons with other chemicals Names of other facilities using the chemical Description of emergency response actions ANS>) Description of emergency re- sponse actions
- Tuberculosis may be transmitted Through a protective mask By dancing By wearing gloves By coughing ANS>) By coughing
- What is the best way to control the spread of C. difficile? By limiting contact of the infected person with others By using more powerful antibiotics By giving enemas to clean out the GI tract Through proper handwashing with soap and water ANS>) Through proper hand- washing with soap and water
- When washing hands, an NA should use friction for At least 25 seconds At least 20 seconds At least 15 seconds At least 5 seconds ANS>) At least 20 seconds
- If an NA needs to clean up a spill, what is the first step that she should take? Put the waste directly into the nearest trash can. Spray bleach solution on the spill. Put on gloves. Vacuum the spill. ANS>) Put on gloves.
