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CNA Quiz 12
Nursing
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| When making observations about a resident's condition, which one of the following senses in NOT used? | taste |
| Which of the following is a good bridge to communications? | sitting at the same level as the resident |
| Which of the following is a nursing home resdient's RIGHT? | to know what their care will cost |
| When providing care for two residents in the same room, you should: | wash your hands before providing care to each resident |
| Which of the following pulse readings is normal? | 76 beats per minute |
| Which of the following is a sign of infection? | a rectal temperature of 102 degrees |
| When admitting a new resident, accompanied by their daughter, how should you deal with the daughter? | include her in the admitting process as much as possible |
| Wrinkles in the bed linen should be avoided because: | the can cause skin irritations and bed sores |
| A resident is learning to care for themselves after a stroke. How can a nurse assistance help if the resident hesitates while trying to dress themselves? | remind them what to do next |
| When providing mouth care for the unconscious resident: | position the resident's head to the side to prevent aspiration |
| Which of the following can improve circulation in the skin? | giving a resident's a back rub |
| Residents' rights are vitally important. Which of the following is TRUE? | a facility could be closed if its residents' rights are not protected adequately |
| Which question is NOT important for a nurse assistant to ask themselves before moving a resident? | do I have the television turned off |
| You enter a room and discover that a resident has fallen. What should you do? | stay with the resdient and shout for help |
| A resident is having trouble hearing what you are saying. Which of the following is a good way to handle this situation? | write messages if necessary |
| What is the expected normal reading for an oral temperature? | 98.6 |
| What should be done with personal items (like family pictures or a radio) when a resident is admitted to a nursing home? | label them and record them on an inventory sheet and ask the resident where they would like them placed in their room |
| As a person gets older, blood pressure generally: | tends to rise |
| When bathing a resident, the water should be: | warm to the touch |
| When shaving a resident, a nurse assistant should: | wash their hands and wear disposable gloves |
| Which of the following can cause bed sores? | poor blood circulation |
| If a resident is confused or mentally ill, it may help to: | talk about familiar objects, people and events |
| How can a nurse assistant help female residents avoid becoming incontinent? | respond quickly to a resident's call to go to the bathroom or use a bedpan |
| Which one of the following in NOT something a nurse assistant should do to make sure a resident's digestive system works as well as possible? | encourage residents to eat sweets |
| A resident with a bone disease has been given a walker, but does not want to use it. You should: | encourage them to try walking with the device |
| Which of the following should be reported to the charge nurse: | a resident's complaint about ear pain |
| What does it mean if a resident is in STRICT ISOLATION? | the resident must be kept in a private room, and the door must be kept closed |
| Why might an older resident need to urinate more frequently than a younger person? | the bladder of an older person is less elastic |
| An older resident complains that the bath water is too cool. To you it seems warm to touch. Why do you think they might be complaining? | their skin may be more sensitive to heat than your skin |
| Which of the following in the number one cause of fires in nursing homes? | older persons like to complain |
| Which of the following statments about perineal care is TRUE? | it is important to encourage a resident to do their own perineal care |
| A resident spills juice on the floor of their room. You should: | wipe the spilled juice immediately |
| Keeping furniture and belongings in the same place is especially important for which of the following kins of residents? | resdients with visual impairments |
| A temperature should be taken orally if a resident: | is alert and oriented |
| If a resident is being fed through a feeding tube, the resident's head should be: | elevated slightly, at an angle of 30 degrees |
| Residents with Alzheimer's disease must be: | supervised carefully to be sure they do not wander away from the facility |
| When a resident dies, which of the following is an appropriate action? | encourage other residents to attend the memorial service if they can |
| Which of the following is a sign of infection? | coughing |
| You should not provide care to residents if you have: | open cuts, or oozing sores (on your hands) |
| Unconscious residents should receive special mouth care: | every two hours |
| When a resident is using a shower, the nurse assistant should: | stay with the resident |
| A resident falls while you are in the room. They say that they are not hurt. Should you report the accident to the the charge nurse? | yes |
| Which of the following helps germs multiply? | moisture |
| You are wearing a gown while repositioning a patient with open sores. If the gown is not soiled: | you should still discard it or bag it and send it to be washed |
| A resident with arthritis complains of feeling stiff and having trouble moving. What can you do to help? | give a warm tub bath |
| To comfort a resident who is dying: | be there and listen |
| Which of the following is NOT one of the principles of care? | dependence |
| You are helping a resident walk to the dining room. They are getting short of breath. What should you do? | let the resident stop and rest |
| Which of the following in NOT important to consider when a nurse assistant plans their care schedule for the day? | their plans for after-work hours |
| What is the function of a long-term care ombudsman? | to handle problems and complaints from residents of long term care facilities |
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