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CNA Test Final Pt. 1
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| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Inactivity and immobility may cause all of the following EXCEPT | increased intestinal peristalsis |
| The nurse aide knows that the term "up ad lib" means the client | is independent with balanced periods of rest and activity |
| When lifting a patient, it is important to use good body mechanics. The nurse aides should | bend at the knees |
| A common sign of approaching death is | decreased body functions |
| Tuberculosis is a disease of the | lungs |
| The nursing assistant notes that a client's respiratory rate is zero. The nursing assistant should | contact the charge nurse immediately |
| After a client dies, the client's spouse wishes to share his emotions. The nurse aide should | listen and try to provide comfort |
| An example of a special device to help prevent contractures is a(n) | handroll |
| Falsely stating that a coworker took a client's money is an example of | defamation |
| Hemiplegia refers to | paralysis on one side of the body |
| The most accurate method of measuring body temperature is | rectal |
| Which of the following sets of vital signs should be reported immediately? | T-102.4, P-100, R-32, BP-180/100 |
| A client consumed 180 cc of tea, 60 cc of soup, and 120 cc of ice cream. What is the total fluid intake? | 360 cc |
| A client is placed on strict I & O after surgery. The nurse aide should... | record the client's fluid intake an urine output |
| Which of the following would be included in a client's output record? | urine, emesis, and bleeding |
| Which of the following is an intake-and-output problem that the nurse aide must report? | The client has not voided in eight hours. |
| The nurse aide finds a damaged piece of equipment. The nurse aide should | report it immediately |
| After caring for a confused client, the nurse aide fails to pull up safety rails, and the client falls and fractures a hip. This is called | negligence |
| A nursing assistant is giving foot care to a resident. What should he NOT do? | remove corns |
| When restraints are in use, the nurse aide should report all of the following EXCEPT | the aide's experience with restraints |
| The pulse located in the neck is called the | carotid pulse |
| A client complains of numbness on one side of the body. The client's grip is weak and speech is slurred. The nurse aide should | report it to the charge nurse immediately because it may be a CVA. |
| When providing perineal care to a female patient, it is important to wash from the front to the back to avoid spreading bacteria found in the resident's | rectum |
| The order "vital signs qid" means to record vital signs | four times a day |
| The nurse aide notices that a client has an open red area on her coccyx that is draining. The nurse aide should | tell the charge nurse so she can check it |
| A nursing assistant is ambulating a client in the hallway. Suddenly, the client complains of chest pain and shortness of breath. the nurse aide should first | stay with the patient and call for help |
| A client finishes drinking a glass of cold water just as the nurse aide arrives to take the client's recta temperature. The nurse aide should | take the client's rectal temperature as planned |
| Which of the following observation should be reported immediately? | bluish tint to lips and skin |
| Microorganisms can be spread by direct and indirect contact. An example of indirect contact is.. | touching objects or dirty instruments |
| Which statement about handwashing is correct? | wash at least two inches above the wrist. |
| The nursing assistant finds a client lying on the floor. The nursing assistant should first | gently shake her and ask if she is OK |
| Which statement about use of fire extinguishers is correct? | each fire extinguisher should be used for the correct type of fire |
| A client begins to choke during feeding. The client is conscious but unable to speak or cough. The nurse aide should | administer abdominal thrusts |
| The nurse aide should tell the licensed nurse if a patient with _____ does not finish the food on his tray. | diabetes |
| Which of the following tasks is NOT within the job description of the nurse aide? | applying a sterile dressing to an open wound. |
| Giving good oral care to a client includes all of the following EXCEPT | removing oxygen before brushing |
| To prevent infection in a client with an indwelling catheter, the nurse aide should | do perineal care from front to back as needed |
| A client is on clear fluid diet. The client's lunch tray may consist of | tea, broth, and gelatin |
| Which statement about injuries to clients and staff members is correct? | Injuries should be treated and reported on an incident report |
| Lying on a job application is an example of | fraud |
| While shaving a resident, the nurse aide accidentally nicks the resident. The nurse aide should... | report it to the charge nurse |
| When witnessing another aide hitting an irritable client, the nurse aide should | report it to the charge nurse |
| When clients are in a healthcare institution, they can expect their treatment to conform to the | Patient's Bill of Rights |
| A conversation about a client in the hospital's elevator violates the | client's right to privacy |
| A client constantly makes sexual remarks to staff. When discussing this at a team meeting, the administration decides to instruct staff to call the client by name and tell the client, | "Your comments are no acceptable." |
| Which of the five senses would best detect a rash? | sight |
| The best way a nurse aide can clean an infant's eyes is with a(n) | moist cotton ball, wiping from the inner to the outer corner. |
| A client who is hard of hearing repeatedly turns her call light on. When responding to this client's call light, the nurse aide should | listen carefully to determine her needs |
| Another employee asks the nurse aide what is wrong with a newly admitted client. What should the nurse aide do? | Tell the other employee that aides are not allowed to talk about the clients |
| Most hopsital stays are | as long as necessary |
| When caring for a female client, how should you address her? | by her surname |
| A client is on a low sodium diet. The nurse aide notes that the client received bacon on the breakfast tray. The nurse aide should | take the breakfast tray to the charge nurse |
| While providing personal care for a client, the nurse aide should | uncover only the area she is working on |
| When providing morning (A.M.) care for the client, the nurse aide should... | let the client do as much as he is able to do. |
| A client with left-sided weakness should be taught to | put his left arm into his shirt first |
| It is important not to shake linens to prevent the spread of what? | fomites |
| If a client objects to certain foods for religious or cultural reasons, the nurse should | offer to get something different for him |
| A terminally ill resident refuses his bath and throws a water basin across the room. Which stage of dying does this behavior represent? | anger |
| A terminally ill resident begs, "Please just let me live long enough to see my granddaughter," Which state of dying does this behavior represent? | bargaining |
| An important thing the nurse aide can do for a dying client is to | give physical and emotional support |
| What is most important to show the client in his new room? | the location of the call bell and how to use it. |
| The older adult likes to feel positive about herself by sharing past achievements and experiences. The best way the nurse aide can encourage this by | listening to the old adult's past experiences |
| When caring for a client who is anxious, the nurse aide should do all of the following EXCEPT | make the client stay still |
| A client asks the nurse aide if she could have a few minutes to pray before her bath. The best response by the nurse aide would be to | allow her some private time to pray |
| During orientation to a new job, a nursing assistant realizes that the work shift ends at 3:30 PM, and not 3"00 as previously thought. The nursing assistant's kid needs to be picked up earlier; what should do | discuss this with the charge nurse as soon as possible |
| The best definition of a certified nursing assistant is a | person who is certified to give care under the direct supervision of a registered or licensed practical nurse. |
| When the nurse aide shows genuine interest and concern for the client, this is an example of | caring |
| When giving a bed bath, the nurse aide should | cover the resident with a bath blanket |
| An indwelling catheter drains the bladder of | urine |
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