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CNA CHAPTER 1-10 EXAM REVIEW
QUESTIONS WITH ALL CORRECT & VERIFIED
ANSWERS (UPDATED TO PASS)
Which of the following healthcare settings is generally for people who will die six months or less? A. Hospice care B. Longterm care C. Outpatient care D. Acute care Correct answer-Ans. A Which of the following statements is true of longterm care? A. People with terminal illnesses don't live in longterm care facilities B. Most conditions in longterm care facilities are chronic C. People who live in longterm care facilities are never able to return home D. Longterm care takes place in a persons home Correct answer-Ans. B A resident has purchased a special gift for her NA. What would be the best response by the NA? A. Refuse the gift but thank the resident for thinking of her. B. Accept the gift because she is unsure about her facility's policy on gifts C. Accept the gift of the resident agrees to keep it confidential D. Refuse the gift and explain that her employer is very unfair about employees accepting gifts from residents Correct answer-Ans. A A ______ is a method/ way of doing something A. Policy B. Procedure C. Survey D. Cite Correct answer-Ans. B Which member of the care team diagnoses and prescribed treatment? A. NA B. Medical social worker C. Physician (MD) D. Dietician (RDT) Correct answer-Ans. C Which of the following statements is true of a nursing assistant's responsibilities of an activity is not listed in the care plan? A. Shouldn't perform the activity if not listed on the care plan B. Should perform the activity if you believe it's best for the resident C. Should only perform the activity if the resident says he wanted it performed D. Should consult other NA to see if they would perform the activity Correct answer-Ans. A What's one reason why reporting a resident's changes and problems to the nurse is a very important role of the NA?
A. The care plan must be updated as the resident's condition changes B. Reporting changes is not a task that the NA performs C. Depending on the resident's changes, the NA can decide if she wants to work that day or not D. The NA can decide what medication to prescribe for the resident's current condition Correct answer-Ans. A Which of the following is a task that an NA performs? A. Changing sterile dressing on an open wound B. Helping residents with toileting needs C. Administrating medication D. Prescribing treatments Correct answer-Ans. B What is required of a NA if he suspects that the resident is being abused? A. The NA should call the police B. Should discuss the issue with the resident to find out if it is okay for NA to report what NA suspects C. Should report it to the charge nurse immediately D. Confront the abuser about what NA suspects Correct answer-Ans. C Ombudsmen are in facilities to assist and support.... A. Administrators B. Directors of nursing C. Residents D. NA Correct answer-ANS. C How many hours of in-service education does OBRA require for NAs every year? A. 34 hrs B. 28 hrs C. 18 hrs D. 12 hrs Correct answer-Ans. D For NAs, confidentiality means... A. Not telling the nurse about possible abuse of a resident B. Not documenting resident problems C. Keeping resident info private D. Sharing info with the NA's family Correct answer-Ans. C Which of the following shows the correct conversion of 9:00 pm military time A. 2300 B. 2100 C. 2400 D. 2000 Correct answer-Ans. B When should unsafe conditions be reported?
C. Assess the situation and asses the victim D. Get assistance and perform cpr Correct answer-C What is the best way a NA can respond to a combative person? A. NA should let the resident know that he will be discharged from the facility if he doesn't stop what he is doing. B. The NA should tell the resident that other NAs will refuse to care for him if he continues the behavior C. NA should remain calm and lower the tone of her voice D. NA should stand as close as possible to the resident
. Correct answer-C A sign of the onset of diabetic ketoacidosis is breath that smells? A. Sour B. Sweet C. Garlicky D. Bitter Correct answer-B. With him should an NA use standard precautions? A. With residents who have infectious diseases B. With residents he suspects might have infectious diseases C. With every resident in his care D. With residents who request that they be used Correct answer-C When washing hands, an NA should use friction for? A. 25 sec B. 20 sec C. 15 sec D. 5 sec Correct answer-B Which of the following is the proper order to don personal protective (PPE)? A. Put on mask, goggles,gown, and gloves B. Put on gloves, gown, masks, goggles C. Mask, goggles, gloves, gown D. Gown, mask,goggles, gloves Correct answer-D What is one way that blood borne pathogens can be transmitted? A. Hugging an infected person B. Contact with blood or body fluids C. Standing too close to an infected person when he coughs D. Touching something an infected person has touched Correct answer-B When should a NA identify a resident? A. After giving care B. When collecting meal trays
C. When shifts change D. Before helping with feedings Correct answer-D The single most important thing the NA can do to prevent the spread of disease is to? A. Carry dirty linen close to her uniform so as not to spread contaminants B. Wash and dry her disposable gloves before reusing them C. Remove gloves before cleaning spills D. Wash her hands Correct answer-D To serve hot liquids to residents, a NA should? A. Pour hot drinks away from residents B. Place hot drinks on the edges of tables so that they will be easier to reach C. Take kids off of hot drinks just before serving them D. Make sure residents are standing up before serving hot drinks Correct answer-A If an NA needs to clean up a spill, what is the first step the she should take? A. Put waste directly into the nearest trash can B. Spray bleach solution on the spill C. Put on gloves D. Vacuum the spill Correct answer-C Holistic care focuses on? A. Person's physical, mental, social well-being B. Disease disability C. How sick a person is D. Absence of disease and illness Correct answer-A Which of the following is a physical need? A. Need for social interaction B. Need for water C. Need for self-esteem D. Need for independence Correct answer-B Which of the following is an example of psychosocial need? A. Need for food B. Need for sleep C. Need for activity D. Need for acceptance Correct answer-D ADL include? A. Reading B. Taking part in facility activities C. Attending worship service D. Brushing teeth Correct answer-D
A resident with a head or spinal cord injury should be repositioned at least every _____ hrs? A. 2 B. 3 C. 4 D. 5 Correct answer-A Which of the following statement is true of the skin? A. It feels heat, cold, pain, touch, and pressure B. It becomes more elastic as a person ages C. It's the chemical substance that's created by the body and controls body functions D. It becomes thicker as a person ages Correct answer-A Which of the following is a function of the nervous system? A. It pumps blood throughout the body B. It helps the body take in oxygen and remove carbon dioxide C. It senses and interprets info from outside the body D. It helps the body digest food Correct answer-C Which of the following statements is true of how an NA should assist a resident with one-sided weakness after a stroke? A. NA should lead with the weaker side B. NA should stand on the weaker side C. NA should use the term bad or messed up so it's clear which side is the weaker side D. NA should not use the gait belt during transfers Correct answer-B High blood pressure .... A. Can be detected just by looking at a person B. Cannot be treated with medication C. Is never a serious condition D. Is a measurement of 140/90 or higher Correct answer-D Residents with COPD have trouble with? A. Breathing B. Urination C. Losing weight D. Vision Correct answer-A Respiration consists of? A. Intake and output B. Inspiration and expiration C. Systole and diastole D. Dilation and contraction Correct answer-B A(n) ______ stocking is a special stocking that can help with circulation after a knee replacement.
A. Anti-Embolic B. Sheer C. Clotting D. Sleeve Correct answer-A The respiration system is made up of? A. Kidneys, ureters, urethra B. Brain, spinal cord, nerves C. Trachea, bronchi, lungs D. Atria, ventricles, aorta Correct answer-C What does PWB stand for? A. Previously weakened bones B. Partial weight bearing C. Patient's weight before D. Patients wants baths Correct answer-B Why are females more likely to have UTIs than males? A. Different location of the meatus B. Having a shorter urethra C. Not filtering blood properly in the kidneys D. Incontinence Correct answer-B A normal change of aging for the female reproductive system is? A. Continuation of menstruation B. An increase in moisture of the vaginal walls C. Weakening in the voice D. Loss of calcium Correct answer-D What can an NA do to help prevent UTIs? A. Restrict fluids B. Encourage baths not showers C. Wipe from front to back when giving perineal care D. Ask the resident not to drink cranberry or blueberry juice Correct answer-C The medical term for high blood pressure is? A. Angina pectoris B. Atherosclerosis C. Nitroglycerin D. Hypertension Correct answer-D Where should the NA stand when helping with ambulation for a resident who is recovering from a stroke?
A. Warn the family that the resident is stealing things B. Try to confine the resident to his room C. Tell the resident that he needs to return the stolen items D. Provide a rummage drawer Correct answer-D When using a transfer belt, the NA should A. Place it underneath the resident's clothes B. Place it around the resident's shoulders C. Place it around the resident's chest D. Place it over resident's clothing Correct answer-D When transferring a resident from a bed into a wheelchair, where should the wheelchair be placed? A. On the stronger side B. On the weaker side C. On the lefts side D. On the affected side Correct answer-A If a resident starts to fall, the best thing an NA can do is? A. Catch the resident under the arms to stop the fall B. Widen her stance and bring the resident's body close to her C. Lock her knees D. Move out of the way Correct answer-B How does the skin appear when it firsts begins to break down? A. Looks like a deep crater B. Skin turns pale, white, red, or purple C. Skin is covered with bruises D. Skin has raised blisters Correct answer-B Which of the following statements is true about the pressure ulcers? A. Pressure ulcers are usually caused by exercising too much B. They're difficult to heal but don't hurt much C. Impossible to prevent D. Can lead to life-threatening infections Correct answer-D Which of the following is at a higher risk of skin breakdown? A. Front of knock B. Face C. Tailbone (sacrum) D. Hands Correct answer-C Which of the following should be washed every day? A. Hair B. Perineum
C. Chest D. Knees Correct answer-B When cleaning the perineal area, the NA should A. Work from front to back B. Work from back to front C. Work from side to side D. Work from dirtiest to cleanest Correct answer-A During which of the following procedures must an NA always wear gloves? A. Shaving a resident B. Combing a resident's hair C. Dressing a resident D. Turning a resident Correct answer-A Which of the following statement is true of dentures? A. Should be cleaned with hot water to remove bacteria B. Clean dentures should be returned to the resident or returned in a dentures cup C. Dentures are not expensive D. Wearing gloves is not required for cleaning dentures Correct answer-B A resident who is lying on either her left or right side is in the _____ position? A. Supine B. Lateral C. Prone D. Fowler's Correct answer-B A resident who has her head and shoulders elevated is in a semi-sitting position (45-60 degrees) is in the _____ position A. Sims B. Fowler's C. Prone D. Lateral Correct answer-B Which of the following statements is true of properly positioning a standard bedpan? A. It can be positioned with the narrower end aligned with the resident's buttocks B. It can be positioned either toward the head or the end of the bed C. Should be positioned with the wider end aligned with the resident's buttocks D. Should be listened slightly sideways and slightly tilted Correct answer-C Which of the following is the normal temperature range for the oral method? A. 97.6-99.6 f B. 96.6-98.6 f C. 93.6-97.9 f
Which is true of NAs and catheters? A. NAs must remove but do not insert catheters B. Insert but do not remove catheters C. Irrigate catheters only when the nurse tells them to do so D. Observe and report regarding catheters Correct answer-D Guidelines for proper catheter care by a NA include the following: A. Making sure the drainage bag hangs higher than the lever if the hips or bladder B. Disconnecting the catheter when positioning or transferring the resident C. Keeping the genital area clean to prevent infection D. Resting the drainage bag on the floor. Correct answer-C Which type of urine specimen doesn't include the first and last urine in the sample? A. Routine B. Clean-catch C. Stool D. 36 hr Correct answer-B 8 oz is equal to ______ ml A. 180 B. 240 C. 210 D. 120 Correct answer-B To convert oz to ml, the NA should multiply by A. 30 B. 20 C. 60 D. 15 Correct answer-A Which of the following is a machine that changes air in a room into air with more O2? A. Oxygen filter B. Oxygen tank C. Oxygen concentrator D. Oxygen supply valve Correct answer-C Which type of urinary catheter remains inside a person for a period of time? A. Drainage catheter B. Straight catheter C. In dwelling catheter D. I&o catheter Correct answer-C to help prevent aspiration, residents should be in the ____ position when eating.
A. Upright B. Lying down C. Prone D. Lateral Correct answer-A A NA's duties regarding tube feedings include? A. Inserting tubes B. Doing the feedings C. Observing the feeding and reporting problems D. Cleaning the tubes Correct answer-C Which is the most essential nutrient for life? A. Vegetables B. Water C. Grains D. Protein Correct answer-B Which of the following is a good source of protein? A. Corn oil B. An orange C. Fish D. Grape jelly Correct answer-C At which angle should resident's be positioned for eating? A. 90 degrees B. 120 degrees C. 180 degrees D. 80 defrees Correct answer-A What does NPO mean? A. Nothing purées only B. Not prepared on site C. Nothing by mouth D. Note preferences only Correct answer-C Which of the following is a symptom of dysphagia ( difficulty swallowing)? A. Eating everything on the tray at every meal B. Sweating during meals C. Fever during meals D. Watering eyes during meals Correct answer-D Which type of residents may have an order for thickened liquids? A. Those who have swallowing problems B. Those who refuse to drink water
D. By a doctor or physical therapist Correct answer-C Which of the following are considered forms of id? A.References and NA certificates B. Drivers license and high school diploma C. Social security card and drivers license D. Job application and GED Correct answer-C Why must an employee form a criminal background check on new aides hired? A. Aides are known to steal B. It's best to never trust anyone C. Employers like to have power over their employees D. Law requires it for the protection of residents Correct answer-D Which department maintains a state's NA registry Correct answer-Department of health How many hrs does the federal government require NAs to have of continuing education each year? Correct answer-12 hrs Which of the following people would be the most appropriate resource for an NA to discuss her work related stress? Correct answer-NA's supervisor
