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Certified Nursing Assistant Final Exam 100

Answered Questions

1. What is one important reason why bed linens should remain wrinkle-free?: To help keep the skin healthy and prevent pressure ulcers
2. What is the term for a device that replaces a missing body part?: Prosthesis
3. Exercises that put each joint through its full arc of motion are called: Range of motion
4. Which of the following is the correct way to remove a gown?: Unfasten gown at neck and waist and roll the dirty side in while holding gown away from the body.
5. How many times can disposable gloves be worn before being discarded?: One time
6. To best communicate with a visually impaired resident, the NA should: Identify herself when she enters the room

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7. The best way for an NA to provide foot care for a diabetic resident is to: Observe the feet regularly for signs of sores or infection
8. If a resident starts to fall, the best thing an NA can do is to: Widen her stance and bring the resident's body close to her
9. An NA should use friction for at least _____ seconds when washing her hands.: 20
10. Which of the following is a term for a legal document that designates what kind of care a person wants if he is unable to make that decision himself?: Advance directive
11. Which temperature site is generally considered to be the most accurate?: Rectum (rectal)
12. Which of the following tasks is outside the scope of practice for an NA?: Prescribing a new medication
13. How should the NA respond if a resident tries to give him a gift?: The NA should refuse the gift but say thank you.

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14. What does the term empathy mean?: Empathy means being able to identify with the feelings of others.
15. To monitor a resident's pulse rate, the NA will most commonly check the ___ pulse.: Radial
16. Slapping, shoving, and rough handling are all considered to be a type of _________: Physical abuse 17 With which of the following people may an NA share a resident's medical information?: Resident's doctor
17. Which of the following sentences is an example of a fact?: Mr. Gomez ate half of his scrambled egg.
18. Which is/are the most essential nutrient(s) for life?: Water
19. Objective information is: Information collected using the senses
20. Which of the following statements is true of documentation?: NAs should document care right after it has been done.
21. Standard Precautions should be practiced: On every single person in the NA's care

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23. Which of the following statements is true of handwashing?: An NA should wash her hands before and after touching a resident.
24. Using proper body mechanics includes: Standing with the legs shoulder-width apart
25. What is one of the first signs that a pressure ulcer is forming?: Discoloration of the skin
26. Which of the following is an example of a physical need?: Food
27. Which of the following remarks is a cliché?: "It will all work out in the end."
28. In which type of environment do microorganisms grow best?: Dark
29. An axillary temperature is measured: In the armpit
30. If a resident has just had a glass of iced tea, how long should the NA wait before measuring the resident's temperature via the oral method?: 10 to 20 minutes

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31. Which of the following abbreviations means nothing by mouth?: NPO
32. Which of the following canes has four rubber-tipped feet?: Quad cane
33. In which of the following situations must a nursing assistant always wear gloves?: While shaving a resident
34. Which type of toileting equipment is used for elimination for residents who cannot assist with raising their hips onto a regular bedpan?: Fracture pan
35. Hypertension is the medical term for: High blood pressure
36. How often should an ostomy bag be emptied?: Whenever stool is eliminated 37 How should an NA work when helping a resident with range of motion exercises?: egin at the shoulders and work down the body
37. (n) _____ is the permanent and painful shortening of a muscle or tendon.: Contracture

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39. Which of the following is used when documenting the amount of fluid a resident drinks?: Milliliters
40. How should a fracture pan be positioned?: With the handle toward the foot of the bed
41. In order to communicate with a resident who is hearing- impaired, the nursing assistant should: Face the resident directly when speaking
42. Which of the following is an example of physical abuse?: Pinching a resident
43. Joking with a resident's roommate about the resident's incontinence is what type of abuse?: Psychological abuse
44. Which of the following statements is true of mental illness?: Mental illness is a disorder that produces signs and symptoms like any physical disorder.
45. An appropriate resource for an NA to turn to if he is experiencing stress is: His supervisor

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46. In order for an object to be called clean in a healthcare setting, it must be: Free of pathogens
47. Which of the following is an example of a whole grain food?: Whole wheat bread
48. The serious condition that occurs when a person does not have enough fluid in the body is called: Dehydration
49. Which of the following is an example of a plant-based protein?: Refried beans
50. According to the USDA's MyPlate, most fruit choices should be: Whole fruit
51. Which of the following statements is true of helping to prevent aspiration during eating?: The NA should place food in the stronger side of the mouth.
52. Which of the following is true of Transmission-Based Precautions?: They are practiced in addition to Standard Precautions.

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53. An example of a physical restraint is: Raised side rails on a bed 54 What does the abbreviation ADLs stand for?: Activities of daily living
54. Which kind of care helps residents restore or improve function after an illness or injury?: Rehabilitation
55. The medical term for chest pain, pressure, or discomfort is: Angina pectoris
56. An example of ethical behavior by an NA is: Protecting a resident's privacy
57. Which of the following shows the correct conversion of 4: p.m. to military time?: 1600 hours
58. Barriers to communication include which of the following?: NA uses medical terminology with the resident.
59. Which of the following is an example of nonverbal communication?: A resident points to a glass.

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61. Which of the following occurrences is considered an incident and requires a report to be completed?: A resident falls.
62. An employer must offer an NA a free vaccine for _____.: Hepatitis B
63. Draw sheets are used to: Reposition residents without causing shearing
64. When assisting a resident with a standard bedpan, where should the wider end of the bedpan be placed?: Response: In alignment with the resident's buttocks
65. Blood pressure is measured using a: Response: Sphygmomanometer
66. One safety device that helps transfer residents is called a: Response: Transfer belt
67. How many ounces of water or other fluids should residents be encouraged to drink each day?: Response: 64 ounces

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68. The medical term for skin that is blue or gray is: Response: Cyanotic
69. Which of the following shows the correct conversion of midnight (12: a.m.) to military time?: Response: 2400 hours
70. The Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (OBRA) requires that nursing assistants complete at least ___ hours of training before being able to work as nursing assistants.: Response: 100
71. How many ounces are equal to 90 milliliters?: Response: 3 ounces
72. Regular inspections performed in facilities to make sure they are following state and federal regulations are called: Response: Surveys 73 Which of the following is the best way for a nursing assistant to keep residents' health information confidential?: Response: Store, file, or shred documents according to facility policy

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74. What are typical duties of an ombudsman?: Response: An ombudsman advocates for residents and helps settle disputes.
75. Which of the following topics is required by OBRA to be covered during nursing assistant (NA) training?: Response: Promoting residents' independence
76. Which of the following behaviors promotes Residents' Rights?: Response: Encouraging a resident to participate in care planning
77. Which of the following terms means harming a person physically, mentally, or emotionally by failing to provide needed care?: Response: Neglect
78. Which of the following terms means to steal, take advantage of, or improperly use the money, property, or other assets of another person?: Response: Financial abuse
79. OBRA was passed as a response to: Response: Reports of poor care and abuse in long-term care facilities

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80. Which of the following statements is true of touch?:
81. Tuberculosis is: Response: An airborne disease
82. Which of the following statements is true of diabetes?: Response: People with diabetes must follow their diet instructions carefully.
83. The most common form of diabetes is: Response: Type 2 diabetes
84. HIV can be transmitted by: Response: Blood
85. The key treatment for malignant tumors of the skin, breast, bladder, colon, rectum, stomach, and muscle is: Response: Surgery
86. Baseline vital signs are: Response: Initial values that can be compared to future measurements
87. Which of the following is the best way an NA can communicate with a resident who has cancer?: Response: The NA should listen to the resident if he feels like talking.

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88. Which of the following is an example of physically restraining a resident?: Response: Putting both side rails up on the bed
89. A resident with AIDS who has an infection of the mouth may need to eat food that is: Response: Soft 90 To convert four ounces to milliliters, the NA should multiply four by: 30
90. Which of the following shows the correct conversion of 1900 hours to standard time?: Response: 7:00 p.m.
91. Where is long-term care offered?: Response: In skilled nursing facilities
92. Which of the following statements is true of urinary incontinence?: Response: Certain nervous system diseases can cause urinary incontinence.
93. After an amputation, a resident may experience phantom sensation.

. Phantom sensation is: Response: The feeling that the amputated body part is still there

95. When should bed sheets be changed?: Response: When they are soiled or damp
96. Which of the following is a type of advance directive?: Response: Durable Power of Attorney for Health Care
97. _____ is taking in and eliminating equal amounts of fluid.: Response: Fluid balance
98. What member of the care team might help a resident learn to use adaptive devices for eating or dressing?: Response: Occupational therapist
99. When encountering a fire, an NA should first: Response: Remove residents from danger
100. Nursing assistants are not allowed to: Response: Change sterile dressings

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101. A resident often carries a doll with her, treating it like her baby. One day she is wandering around crying that she can't find her baby. The nurse aide should (A) ask the resident where she last had the doll. (B) ask the activity department if they have any other dolls. (C) offer comfort to the resident and help her look for her baby. (D) let the other staff know the resident is very confused and should be watched closely.: C offer comfort to the resident and help her look for her baby.
102. A nurse aid is asked to change a urinary drainage bag attached to an indwelling urinary catheter. The nurse aid has never done this before. The best response by the nurse aide is to: ask a nurse aid to watch the nurse aid change the bag since it is the first time
103. Before feeding a resident, which of the following is the best reason to wash the resident's hands?

(A) The resident may still touch his/her mouth or food. (B) It reduces the risk of spreading airborne diseases. (C) It improves resident morale and appetite. (D) The resident needs to keep meal routines.: A The resident may still touch his/her mouth or food.

104. Which of the following is a job task performed by the nurse aid? A. Participating in resident care plannning conferences B. Taking a telephone order from a physician C. Giving medications to assigned residents D. Changing sterile wound dressings: A Participating in resident care plannning conferences
105. Which of the following statements is true about range of motion excersises? A. Done just once a day B. Help prevent strokes and paralysis

C. Require at least 10 reps of each excersise D. Are performed during adls such as bathing or dressing: D Are performed during adls such as bathing or dressing

106. While the nurse aide tries to dress a resident who is confused, the resident keeps trying to grab a hairbrush. The nurse aide should (A) put the hairbrush away and out of sight. (B) give the resident the hairbrush to hold. (C) try to dress the resident more quickly. (D) restrain the resident's hand.: B
107. A resident who is lying in bed suddenly becomes short of breath. After calling for help, the nurse aide's next action should be to (A) ask the resident to take deep breaths. (B) take the resident's vital signs. (C) raise the head of the bed.

(D) elevate the resident's feet.: C

108. A resident who has cancer is expected to die within the next couple of days. Nursing care for this resident should focus on A. helping the resident through the stages of grief B. providing for the residents comfort C. keeping the residents routine, such as for bathing D. Giving the resident a lot of quiet time: B
109. While giving a bedbath, the nurse aide hears the alarm from a nearby door suddenly go off. The nurse aide should (A) wait a few minutes to see if the alarm stops. (B) report the alarm to the charge nurse immediately. (C) make the resident being bathed safe and go check the door right away. (D) stop the bedbath and go check on the location of all assigned residents.: C

110. Gloves should be worn for which of the following procedures? (A) Emptying a urinary drainage bag (B) Brushing a resident's hair (C) Ambulating a resident (D) Feeding a resident: A
111. When walking a resident, a gait or transfer belt is often (A) worn around the nurse aide's waist for back support. (B) used to keep the resident positioned properly in the wheelchair. (C) used to help stand the resident, and then removed before walking.(D) put around the resident's waist to provide a way to hold onto the resident.: D
112. Which of the following statements is true about residents who are restrained? A. They are at a greater risk for developing pressure sores B. They are at a lower risk for developing pnemonia

C. Their posture and alignment are improved D. They are not at risk for falling: A

113. A resident had diabetes. Which of the following is a common sign of a low bloodsugar? A. fever B. Shakiness C. Thirst D. Vomiting: B. Shakiness
114. When providing foot care to a resident it is important for the nurse aide to A. remove calluses and corns. B. check the feet for skin breakdown C. keep water cool to prevent burns D. apply lotion, including between the toes: B
115. When feeding a resident, frequent coughing can be a sign the resident is

(A) choking. (B) getting full. (C) needs to drink more fluids. (D) having difficulty swallowing.: D

116. When a person is admitted to the nursing home, the nurse aid should expect that the resident will A. have problems related to incontinence B. require a lot of assistance with personal care C. expeirence a sense of loss related to life change D. adjust more quickly if admitted directly from the hospital: C
     117. A resident gets dressed and comes out of his room wearing shoes that are from two different pairs the nurse aid should: ask if the resident realizes that the shoes do not match
     118. A residents wife jhust died. the resident is now staying in room all the time no eating. what should nurse aide do.

A. remind the resident to be thankul for the years spent with his wife B. tell the resident that he needs to get out of his room at least once a day C. understand the resident is grieving and give him chances to talk D. avoid mentioning his wife when caring for him: C

119. When a resident refuses a bedbath, the nurse aide should (A) offer the resident a bribe. (B) wait awhile and then ask the resident again. (C) remind the resident that people who smell don't have friends. (D) tell the resident that nursing home policy requires daily bathing.: B
120. When a resident is combative and trying to hit the nurse aide, it is important for the nurse aide to (A) show the resident that the nurse aide is in control. (B) call for help to make sure there are witnesses.

(C) explain that if the resident is not calm a restraint may be applied. (D) step back to protect self from harm while speaking in a calm manner.: D

121. During lunch in the dining room, a resident begins yelling and throws a spoon at the nurse aide. The best response by the nurse aide is to (A) remain calm and ask what is upsetting the resident. (B) begin removing all the other residents from the dining room. (C) scold the resident and ask the resident to leave the dining room immediately. (D) remove the resident's plate, fork, knife, and cup so there is nothing else to throw.: A
122. Which of the following questions asked to the resident is most likely to encourage conversation? A. Are you feeling tired? B. Do you want to wear this outfit

C. What are your favorite foods? D. Is the water warm: C.

123. When trying to communicate with a resident who speaks a different language than the nurse aide, the nurse aide should (A) use pictures and gestures. (B) face the resident and speak softly when talking. (C) repeat words often if the resident does not understand. (D) assume when the resident nods his/her head that the message is understood.: A
124. While walking down the hall, a nurse aide looks into a resident's room and sees another nurse aide hitting a resident. The nurse aide is expected to (A) contact the state agency that inspects the nursing facility. (B) enter the room immediately to provide for the resident's safety.

(C) wait to confront the nurse aide when he/she leaves the resident's room.(D) check the resident for any signs of injury after the nurse aide leaves the room.: B

125. Before touching a resident who is crying to offer comfort, the nurse aide should consider (A) the resident's recent vital signs. (B) the resident's cultural background. (C) whether the resident has been sad recently. (D) whether the resident has family that visits routinely.: B
126. When a resident is expressing anger, the nurse aide should:A. Correct residents misperceptions.B. Ask resident to speak in a kinder tone.C. Listen closely to resident's concerns.D. Remind resident that everyone gets angry.: C. Listen closely to resident's concerns.
127. When giving a backrub, nurse aide should:A. Apply lotion to the back directly from the bottle.B. Keep resident covered as