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Download CNA State Exam Questions with 100% Correct Answers | Updated 2024 success Assured and more Exams Nursing in PDF only on Docsity! CNA State Exam Questions with 100% Correct Answers | Updated 2024 success Assured What part of the hand washing procedure gets rid of germs/pathogens? - ✔✔Friction When feeding a resident, who chooses what he or she is fed next? - ✔✔The resident What is it called when you see someone else commit an unsafe action, or harm or put a resident in danger and you do not report it? - ✔✔Aiding and abetting What should a CNA do if they smell alcohol on the breath of a coworker? - ✔✔Tell the nurse There are 4 resident call lights on, which one is the biggest emergency that the nurse needs to be told about? - ✔✔a. Resident is thirsty b. Resident needs to urinate c. Resident has been sitting in the wheelchair a long time and wants to go back to bed Answer: d. Resident who has shortness of breath A resident has respirations of 32bpm. What is the medical term for this? - ✔✔Tachypnea A resident is complaining of a headache, sissiness and his skin is cold and clammy. They are probably experiencing what condition? - ✔✔Hypoglycemia - "Warm and dry - Blood sugar High" "Cold and clammy-Eat some candy" What is the main focus for the resident in RESTORATIVE CARE? - ✔✔The resident's abilities and strengths How do you transport someone in a geriatric chair? - ✔✔Push it like a wheelchair After a resident is discharged, what is the procedure called that the CNA does when cleaning a room? Wen cleaning a whirlpool bath, what do you do? - ✔✔Disinfection NOT Sterilization A CNA finds a frayed cord on the call light. What should she do? - ✔✔Call maintenance. Don't try an fix it. Don't use until it is fixed. Maintenance is in charge of electrical equipment and problems. A CNA checks a resident's blood pressure and gets a reading of 160/94. What should she do next? - ✔✔Recheck the BP and report it to the nurse. A doctor comes into the room to see a resident when you are in the room. He attempts to give you orders for the resident. What should you do? - ✔✔Tell the doctor you are going to get a nurse for him to give order to. You are instructed to apply an ice/cold pack to a resident's arm. What should you do before putting it on the resident's arm? - ✔✔Wrap it in a cloth or towel You are instructed to soak the resident's feet to relax the feet and decrease joint stiffness. What type of soak is this? - ✔✔Hot soak - A body part is put in water In a tornado watch or warning, what safety measure does the staff take for the residents? - ✔✔Move the residents away from the windows A resident is having an ice pack applied to their arm due to a problem with inflammation. What complication could occur that would indicate the ice pack has been on the arm too long? - ✔✔Cyanosis (The skin area could be pale and white (bluish). There could also be pain, numbness and shivering) The resident has a fever and the nurse is giving the resident ibuprofen to help bring the fever down. What can a CNA do that will also help the resident? - ✔✔Encourage Fluids If a resident is unable to ambulate to the toilet, what is used to allow him to have a normal sitting position for elimination? - ✔✔A bedside commode When are side rails considered restraints? - ✔✔When the resident can't lower them on his own The resident has a security device that is to be secured to his clothes. How should it safely be applied? - ✔✔It needs to be secured with a quick release clip The CNA is asked to assist a resident with his ostomy care. The colostomy bag has stool in it and needs to be tempted. How does the CNA help dispose of the stool? - ✔✔Have the resident sit on the toilet, open the end of the Ostomy pouch and empty it into the toilet. The CNA is instructed to have the resident sit up and have him dangle his legs. He has a weak side. What side should you get up on? - ✔✔On the strong side. When applying antiemboletic stocking on a resident, what position should the resident be in? - ✔✔Supine Where does the CNA stand when applying anti emboletoic stocking? - ✔✔Towards the end of the bed at the side after raising the bed to waist level to help use good body mechanics. Feet 18-24 inches apart. Where does the opening on the antiemboletic stockings go? - ✔✔Follow the manufacturer's instructions. Most go on top of the foot below the toes, but can go under the toes. The opening is used to check for circulation. If a resident is weighed in pounds (lbs), how do you convert the weight to kilograms (kg)? - ✔✔Multiply the weight in pounds by 2.2 - 1lb = 2.2kg A CNA's responsibilities and care with burn patients is to: - ✔✔Apply a cold, wet cloth to the burn site. Do not apply any type of medication or dressings with ointments. What information is found on a patient's wristband/identification band? - ✔✔Person's NAME. ROOM and BED NUMBER, BIRTHDATE, AGE, DOCTOR and any other Identifying info - NOT DIAGNOSIS When a resident is being discharge, which of the following would be a CNA's responsibility? - ✔✔a. give the resident his medication b. get his valuables out of the safe A resident is on isolation precautions. He is eating meals in his room. Before removing the food tray from the room, what do you need to do? - ✔✔The tray is put in a leak proof biohazard bag. It should be double bagged if the outside of the bag is wet, soiled or may be contaminated. You are taking a resident's BP and the resident is alert and oriented. He requests to know what his BP is. What should you do? - ✔✔The resident has the right to know any information, but always report any request for information to the nurse. Which of the following is the correct way to apply a transfer belt? - ✔✔a. Below the breast with the buckle in the back b. Below the breast, lower on the ribs Answer c. *Apply at the waist with the buckle off to the side A CNA is getting a confused resident up in the morning. Which of the following is correct with assisting the resident with dressing? - ✔✔Allow the resident 2 choices of tops and 2 choices of bottoms How do you assist a resident to sit up in bed? - ✔✔Raise the bed to a sitting position A resident you are assisting has concussion. You are toiling him. He asks you to leave him along while he is in the bathroom. What should you do? - ✔✔Never leave a resident who is confused alone for safety reasons You have dirty laundry to remove from a resident's room. Which of the following is most correct? - ✔✔a. Shake it to get the extra crumbs off b. Fold the linen inwards towards our body c. Carry it to the dirty utility room and then put it in a bag. Answer: d. *Put it in a bag in the room and then carry it to the soiled utility room A resident is always confused and calls you by her daughter's name. Which of the following actions should you take? - ✔✔a. Kindly correct her each time and tell her your name b. Tell her you are not her daughter and then call her daughter so she can talk to her. Answer: c. *Ask her to tell you about her daughter The CNA needs to chart a resident's intake and output on a - ✔✔Flow or graphic sheet When a resident is admitted, which of the following is part of a CNA's responsibilities? - ✔✔a. Reading the resident the Residents Bill of Rights b. Have a resident sign the admission forms. Answer is: c. *Take the admission vital signs Where does a used ostomy pouch get disposed? - ✔✔In the biohazard bag You need to assist a resident with some ADLs, but they want to go to an activity. What should you do? - ✔✔Work around the activity that the resident wants to attend You notice there is blood on the floor. What is the most appropriate action to take? - ✔✔a. Call maintenance. Answer is b. *Clean it up using the blood cleanser used by the facility c. Use soap and water to clean it d. Test the blood before doing anything When renting a new resident to a facility, what should you do? - ✔✔Show them how to use the call light What should you do if the family brings in clothing to a facility? - ✔✔Label the clothes Know what is on a wrist band. - ✔✔Diagnosis is NOT in the wrist band Know how to read a thermometer - ✔✔ How do you keep a resident on time using reality orientation? - ✔✔a. Know the person's routine b. *Give the person a calendar c. Pull the person out of an activity d. Be flexible. Answer is b. Give the person a calendar What items do you tag from an isolation room? - ✔✔a. Items going into the room b. *Items leaving the room c. Furniture d. Items that re staying in the room The answer is b. Items leaving the room ROM - Flexion and extension of elbow - ✔✔ How long should you leave someone alone when he is on a commode? - ✔✔Never leave someone on a commode alone Always use a gait belt when transferring someone from a bed to a commode. - ✔✔ A resident refused his last 2 baths. What do you do? - ✔✔A. Offer alternative times b. See if someone can talk the person into it Discard an ostomy bag in the facility provided bag - ✔✔ If a doctor is trying to give orders to a CNA - ✔✔call the nurse or supervisor Know what to do for AM Care - ✔✔Prepare person for breakfast or morning tests Assist with elimination, Clean incontinent person, Change wet soiled linens and garments, Assist with face, hand washing and oral hygiene, Assist with dressing and haircare, Position resident for breakfast - (dining room, bedside chair or in Bed) Make bed and straighten rooms/units, Assist ROM-exercises & ambulation What do you use to stop joint movement? - ✔✔A Brace If you find an unlabeled container with poison in it, what should you do with it? - ✔✔a. throw it away b. put it under the sink c.*label it The answer is C. Label it What is the proper positioning in a wheelchair> - ✔✔a. Sit on the edge b. Feer flat on the floor c. *Feet on the foot pedals d. Pillow behind the back The answer is C. Feet on the foot pedals How do you prevent skin from becoming reddened? - ✔✔keep the skin clean and dry