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Download CNA FINAL EXAM/ 100 answered questions for CNA exam 2023/Certified Nursing Assistant / (CN and more Exams Nursing in PDF only on Docsity! CNA FINAL EXAM/ 100 answered questions for CNA exam 2023/Certified Nursing Assistant / (CNA) Exam 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 1 / 38 . 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. 2 / 38 . 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 38. (n) _____ is the permanent and painful shortening of a muscle or tendon.: Contracture 5 / 38 . 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 6 / 38 . 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. 7 / 38 . 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 (12:00 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 10 / 38 . 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 11 / 38 . 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. 12 / 38 . 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? 15 / 38 (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 16 / 38 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. 17 / 38 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 20 / 38 (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. 21 / 38 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. 22 / 38 (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 25 / 38 much as possible.C. Leave extra lotion on skin when completing the procedure.D. Expect resident to lie on his/her stomach: B. Keep resident covered as much as possible. 128. A nurse aide finds a resident looking in the refrigerator at the nurses' station at 5 a.m. The resident, who is confused, explains he needs breakfast before he leaves for work. The best response by the nurse aide is to:A. Help resident back into his room and back to bed.B. Ask resident about his job and if he is hungry.C. Tell him that residents are not allowed in the nurses' station.D. Remind him that he is retired from his job and in a nursing home.: B 129. Which of the following is true about caring for a resident who wears a hearing aid?A. Apply hairspray after hearing aid is in place.B. Remove hearing aide before showering.C. Clean earmold and battery case with water daily, drying completely.D. Replace batteries weekly.: B 26 / 38 130. Residents with Parkinson's disease often require assistance with walking because they:A. Become confused and forget how to take steps without help.B. Have poor attention skills and do not notice safety problems.C. Have visual problems that require special glasses.D. Have shuffling walk and tremors.: D 131. A resident who is inactive is at risk of constipation. In addition to increased activity and exercise, which of the following actions helps to prevent constipation.A. Adequate fluid intake.B. Regular mealtimes.C. High protein diet.D. Low fiber diet.: A 132. A resident has an indwelling urinary catheter. While making rounds, the nurse aide notices that there is no urine in the drainage bag. The nurse aide should first:A. Ask the resident to try urinating.B. Offer the residents fluid to drink.C. Check for kinks in the tubing.D. Obtain a new urinary drainage bag.: C 27 / 38 . be removed quickly when needed.C. Body alignment is maintained while wearing the restraint.D. It can be easily observed whether the restraint is applied correctly: B. The restraint can be removed quickly when needed. 140. When using personal protective equipment (PPE) the nurse aide correctly follows Standard Precautions when wearing: A. Double gloves when providing peri care to a resident.B. A mask and gown while feeding a resident that coughs.C. Gloves to remove a resident's bedpans.D. Gloves while ambulating a resident.: C 141 To help prevent resident falls, the nurse aide should: A. Always raise siderails when any resident is in his/her bed.B. Leave residents beds at the lowest level when care is complete.C. Encourage resident to wear larger-sized, loose-fitting clothing.D. Remind resident who use call lights that they need wait patiently 30 / 38 . for staff.: B. Leave resident's bed at lowest level when care is complete. 142. As the nurse aide begins his/her assignment, which of the following should nurse aide do first?A. Collect linen supplies for the shift.B. Check all nurse aide's assigned residents.C. Assist a resident that has called for assistance to get off the toilet.D. Start bathing a resident that has physical therapy in one hour.: C. Assist a resident that has called for assistance to get off the toilet. 143. Which of the following would affect a nurse aide's status on the state's nurse aide registry and also cause the nurse aide to be ineligible to work in a nursing home? A. Having been terminated from another facility for repeated tardiness.B. Missing a mandatory infection control inservice training program.C. Failing to show up for work without calling to report the absence.D. Having a finding for resident neglect.: D. Having a finding for resident neglect. 31 / 38 . 144. To help prevent the spread of germs between patients, nurses aides should: A. Wear gloves when touching residents.B. Hold supplies and linens away from their uniforms.C. Wash hands for at least two minutes after each resident contact.D. Warn residents that holding hands spreads germs.: B. Hold supplies and linens away from their uniforms. 145. When a sink has hand-control faucets, the nurse aide should use: A. A paper towel to turn the water on.B. A paper towel to turn off the water.C. An elbow, if possible to turn the faucet controls on and off.D. Bare hands to turn the faucet controls both on and off.: B 146. When moving a resident up in bed who is able to move with assistance, the nurse aide should: 32 / 38 . B. Tented skin C. Sudden onset confusion D. Aphasia: C. Sudden onset confusion Tinted or tented skin is normal and pale skin aphasia could indicate stroke 152. which of the following would be a primary indication of hepatitis: jaundice 153. Cheyne-Stokes respiration occur in a client who: is close to death 154. Accelio Present Applied Technology: something that helps you fly 155. when helping a client with left-sided weakness due to CVA, where should you give the cane: right side, to support the weak side 156. CPR Should be performed on a victim who is...: no pulse and not breathing 157 "Log-rolling" is a technique best used for which of the following patient diagnoses? 35 / 38 . A. left tibial fracture B. Spinal cord injury C. Cellulitus of the right arm, D. psychosis: B 158. Log rolling is a method of moving patients with suspected (A) head injury. (B) spinal injury. (C) bowel obstruction. (D) extremity fracture.: spine 159. which of the following types of grief is considered a normal and healthy part of grieving A. anticipatory B. Complicated C. Unresolved D. Inhibited: A. 160. Battery and Assault: Battery is an unprivileged, unwanted touching of another. 36 / 38 . 161. MRSA: resistant to antibiotics 162. fecal impaction also known as: bowel obstruction 163. Dyspnea: difficulty breathing 164. a resident burns foot on george foreman grill, it looks blistered and red, what kind of burn is this: Partial thickness burn, total thickness would appear waxy and white, superficial would be blotchiness and no blistering 165. a client who has not had a bowel movement in four days would recieve the most benefit from which procedure?: enema. 166. poopoo scloopoo: bee 167. chicken waffle iron: isngoisg 168. porkland: chicken 169. deefke: beefle 170. I once heard a joke about amnesia: But I forgot how it goes 37 / 38