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CNA Test Final Pt. 2
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| The charge nurse asks the nurse aide to place a client in the Fowler's position after the client eats breakfast. How should the aide position the client? | lying with the head of the bed elevated at a 45- to 60- degree angle |
| How many stages of death were identified by Dr. Elizabeth Kubler-Ross? | five |
| A cane should be used on | the unaffected side |
| All of the following factors contribute to lack of appetite EXCEPT | increased exercise |
| Atrophy is | muscle wasting |
| The nurse aide, a member of the healthcare team, can participate in many aspects of the nursing process, except for | planning the care |
| When using crutches, the client's weight must rest on the | hand rests |
| How often should a client be repositioned if he cannot move himself? | every two hours |
| A client who had a CVA is going through a self-care/grooming program. The main goal of this program is for the client to | gain independence |
| The goal of bladder training is to | gain voluntary control of urination |
| A resident sometimes chokes while eating. The nursing assistant should | observe him while he eats |
| If a client complains of a burning, tingling area on her skin, the aide should first | report the complaint to the licensed nurse |
| When changing a pillowcase, a nurse aide should not hold the pillow under his chin because this would | spread bacteria |
| A nonsterile dressing is one that is | clean |
| When asked to clean a resident's eye, the nurse aide should | use a clean surface of the cloth each time he wipes |
| One nurse aide is assigned vital signs while another is assigned bathing. This is an example of which type of nursing? | functional |
| Gloves must be worn when | providing peri care |
| While the nurse aide was caring for a client for four hours, the client asked to be taken to the bathroom every fifteen minutes. The nurse aide's best action is | discussing this with the charge nurse |
| An elderly resident becomes confused and begins to wander. The nurse aide should | report her behavior to the charge nurse |
| The Hoyer lift is used for all of the following EXCEPT | supporting ambulatory clients |
| When performing active range-of -motion exercises for a resident, the nurse aide should | have the client do as much as she can. |
| Using a broad base of support means | keeping the feet comfortably apart. |
| If a client is in traction, the nursing assistant should NOT | change the position of the weights |
| When the nurse aide is moving the client up in bed, the pillow goes | at the head of the bed, to protect the head |
| Dangling a client's legs over the side of the bed is done to | prevent orthostatic hypotension |
| Walking with a client is safest if done with a | transfer belt |
| When having a client sit up and dangle his legs before walking, the nurse aide should observe for all of the following EXCEPT | cheerfulness |
| When the nurse aide is transferring a client from the bed to a wheelchair, she should always | lock the brakes on the wheelchair first |
| Before any transfer, the nurse aide should do all of the following EXCEPT | check with the client's physician |
| The pulse located in the wrist is called the | radial pulse |
| A patient is scheduled for an ECG. This stands for | electrocardiogram |
| A piece of linen that is placed beneath the client from shoulders to thighs is called | a draw sheet |
| Which of the following sets of vital signs should be reported immediately? | T-98.2 P-122 R-20 BP-84/40 |
| Which bed-making procedure is used when the client remains in bed? | occupied bed-making procedure |
| Which complication may happen if a post-op client does not take in adequate fluids? | constipation |
| Which type of client is most likely to have problems as a result of poor nail care? | a diabetic client |
| When performing mouth care for a client with right-sided weakness, the nurse aide should | let her do as much of it as she can |
| A trochanter roll is used to | keep the hip in alignment |
| A resident with a paralyzed left arm may be able to feed herself if she uses a(n) | plate guard |
| Which statement about residents with developmental disabilities is generally correct? | They learn at a slower pace |
| A diabetic client has had her leg amputated. Her need for sexuality will | be less important for awhile |
| Clients with Alzheimer's disease may show which of the following symptoms? | physical and mental decline |
| If a client is upset and yelling, the nurse aide should respond by | calmly sitting down with the client and listening |
| A common sign of depression is | decreased appetite |
| A client who has just been told she is dying asks the nurse aide to help her make a list of things she wants to do before she dies. The nurse aide should | help her make the list |
| To assist a client with his psychological needs, the nurse aide should | be a good listener and show empathy |
| A Catholic client refuses to eat meat on Fridays. Her lunch on Friday consists of a roast beef sandwich and a salad. The nurse aide should first | offer to get her a meatless lunch |
| A nurse aide enters a room and finds a patient having sex with his wife. What should the nurse aide do? | step out of the room quietly and close the door |
| A young, permanently disabled resident tends to be very quiet and act as if nothing matters. The nurse aide can best show respect for her by | including her in the plan of care |
| An example of using body language while communicating is | using gestures and facial expressions |
| A nurse aide smiles and nods her head while sitting with a client. This type of nonverbal communication best demonstrates | encouragement for the client to continue talking |
| Barriers to effective communication include | assuming |
| A client's best friend asks the nurse aide what is wrong with the client. The nurse aide's best response is | "you really should ask the charge nurse for that information" |
| A client who is alert and oriented refuses his bath. The best response from the nurse aide is | "Can you tell me why you don't feel like bathing today?" |
| An example of false imprisonment is | using restraints without a doctor's order or the client's consent |
| Another nurse aide is not providing adequate care for the residents. The nurse aide who notices this should | report this to the charge nurse immediately |
| A nurse aide notes a bright red rash on a client. This type of observation is termed | objective` |
| A former union leader was the victim of an industrial accident and is now a resident. To maintain this resident's dignity, the nurse aide may suggest that the client | serve on the resident council |
| A client's daughter wants to help with her mother's care. The nurse aide should | have her do whatever the nurse agrees to |
| It is important to remember that a client in the last stages of a terminal illness should | be offered care to meet her physical and emotional needs |
| Allowing clients to dress in their personal clothing | improves client well-being |
| A young, postoperative client has his door closed, and the nurse aide needs to check his vital signs. The nurse aide should | knock on the door and wait for the client to respond |
| A restraint may be used on a resident for | safety |
| A client insists on wearing a striped blouse with plaid pants. The nurse aide should | respect her clothing choice |
| Failure to perform service for which a person is trained is called | malpractice |
| After assisting a client to the bedside commode, the nurse aide should | provide privacy with the curtain pulled |
| A healthcare team includes all of the following EXCEPT | receptionists |
| In order to keep their jobs, nurse aides will need to follow institutional guidelines that may include all of the following EXCEPT | performing tasks without training |
| Staff who are supervised by an RN are | assistive personnel |
| During a job interview, the nurse aide should never | make negative comments about former supervisors. |
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