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A comprehensive review of the key topics and concepts covered in the certified nursing assistant (cna) final exam. It covers a wide range of subjects, including basic nursing skills, infection control, communication, resident rights, and various medical conditions and procedures. Structured in a question-and-answer format, allowing students to test their knowledge and understanding of the material. By studying this document, cna students can prepare themselves for the final exam and develop a strong foundation in the essential skills and knowledge required for their role as a nursing assistant.
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A task that nursing assistants commonly do โ bathing residents Dementia โ loss of mental abilities Example of nonverbal communication โ smiling to a new resident Health care that is generally for people who will die in six months or less โ Hospice care How many hours of training does OBRA require for nursing assistants โ At least 75 hours is true of a nursing assistant's role in restorative care โ The nursing assistant should recognize that setbacks occur and be reassuring. One reason that the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) โ Protect privacy of health information an example of professional and ethical behavior by a nursing assistant โ Documenting care accurately and promptly To maintain good body mechanics while lifting or carrying an object, a nursing assistant should โ Face the object or person she is moving When is it appropriate to use medical terminology? โ When communicating with the care team What information does a Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) contain โ Description of emergency response actions Which of the following statements contains objective information? โ Mr. Castillo's blood pressure is 115/68. A resident's health information may be shared with: - Other care team members If a resident is hearing impaired, a nursing assistant should: - Make sure the light is on the nursing assistant's face
Holistic care focuses on: - The whole person, including physical, mental, and social well-being The federal government requires ______ hours of continuing education for nursing assistants each year. โ 12 What is a physical need โ The need to be free from pain If a nursing assistant encounters a resident in a sexual situation, she should: - Provide privacy and leave the room What is true of most elderly people? โ They are active and have many interests. Making an area or object completely free of all microorganisms is called: - Surgical asepsis One way for a nursing assistant to communicate effectively with a visually-impaired resident is to: - Use the face of an imaginary clock to explain the position of objects Restraints may be used โ only with a doctor's order Infection prevention is โ A set of methods used to prevent the spread of disease In military time, 7:45 p.m. would be: - 1945 hours How is HIV spread? โ By blood In which of the following procedures must a nursing assistant always wear gloves? โ Shaving a resident Most of the accidents in a facility are related to: - Falls When beginning to weigh a resident, the scale should be balanced at: - Zero One way to prevent burns and scalds is to: -
When she is bathing a resident Which method of taking temperature is considered to be the most accurate? โ Rectal The normal pulse rate for adults is: - 60 to 100 BPM If a nursing assistant sees a resident being sexually abused, she should: - Remove the resident from the situation immediately and report it to the nurse Difficulty breathing is called: - Dyspnea Draw sheets are used: - To prevent skin damage caused by shearing The normal respiration rate for adults is: - 12 - 20 breaths per minute The most essential nutrient for life is ______ - Water What does the abbreviation "NPO" stand for? โ Nothing by mouth The artificial opening in the abdomen for an ostomy is called a: - Stoma To convert ounces to milliliters, multiply by: - 30 When providing perineal care for a female resident, the nursing assistant should what โ Wipe from front to back According to the USDA's MyPlate icon, which food groups should make up at least half of a person's plate? โ Vegetables and fruits The first sign of skin breakdown is: - Pale, white, reddened, or purple skin At which angle should residents be positioned for eating? โ 90 degrees What is the normal range of blood pressure readings? โ
A _______ is used for residents who cannot assist with raising their hips onto a bedpan. - Fracture pan A(n) ______ stocking is a special stocking that can help with circulation โ Anti-embolic A _______ urine specimen can be collected any time the resident voids โ Routine The most common site to take the pulse is where โ Brachial pulse How many feet does a quad cane have โ 4 Process of breathing in and out is called โ Respiration Residents with COPD have trouble with โ Breathing When a resident uses a cane, walker, or crutches, the nursing assistant should โ Stay on the resident's weaker side Signs and symptoms of clinical depression include โ apathy The best time to collect a sputum specimen is โ Early in the morning Weakening, wasting away, and decrease in size of a muscle is called: - Atrophy Which is the last sense to leave a person? โ Hearing After a total hip replacement, the hip cannot be bent or flexed more than ______ degrees. โ 90 What is a care guideline for residents recovering from a CVA? - Assist with ambulation to prevent falls A tumor that is cancerous is called? - Malignant
Which member of the care team assesses residents, monitors progress, and gives treatments? - The nurse Hand hygiene is: - Washing hands with either plain or antiseptic soap and water or using alcohol-based hand rubs A nursing assistant should reposition bedbound residents at least every - Two hours Which of the following statements is an example of a fact - Mrs. Christensen weighs 142 pounds. Blood pressure is measured using a: - Sphygmomanometer Where should the call light be placed when a nursing assistant leaves a resident's room? - Within the resident's reach Which of the following statements is true of spiritual needs? - Residents will have different spiritual needs and beliefs. How should a standard bedpan be positioned? - The wider end should be aligned with the resident's buttocks.