Help
Options
Didn't know it?
click below
click below
Knew it?
click below
click below
Don't Know
Remaining cards (0)
Know
retry
shuffle
restart
0:00
Embed Code - If you would like this activity on your web page, copy the script below and paste it into your web page.
Normal Size Small Size show me how
Normal Size Small Size show me how
CNA
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| to indivisualds activity programs for confused residents all of the following apply ECEPT | putting everone in one big group for activites |
| loss of position sense means | resident is unable to tell where affected foot is |
| which is NOT an age related change affecting the respitory tract | cartilage between the ribs becomes softer allowing for greater lung expansion |
| when coping mechanisms fail, stress reactions devolp. the nursing assistant may be able to help the resident by | spending some time daily talking with residents |
| a mental status examination would NOT assess the persons | IQ |
| a resident refuses a perscribed treatment. A nursing assistant should | report and record the refusal |
| you are attempting to put mr.baker back in bed. baker says he feels faint and goes limp . you know to | support him and lower him to the floor |
| an example of a collabritive care plan involving the staff of a nursing home and hospice care staff wpuld include | both parties sitting down togethor, and sharingwhat care will be done by each party an dhow they are to work togethior |
| hemorid is | enlarged vein in the rectum |
| elevated temp may be sign of | infection |
| in maslows heirchy of needs, the last need to be met is that of | self acusation |
| the condition of the resident may be freely discussed where | care plan confrence |
| considering a whole systme, such as a whole person, rather than dividing the systeminto parts is | holistic care |
| --- is prolonged retention and build up of stool in the rectum | fecal impaction |
| if a resident experiences a seizure,the responsiblity of thr nurse aid is to | make sure the resident is safe by moving furniture from around the resident |
| the ombudsman | person required by law to investigate complaints by residents |
| mask always be used for | droplet precautions |
| hospice is | a specially trained team caring for the terminally ill resident |
| the most useful of all evacuation equitment items are | stretchers |
| when a tumor is malignant, it means it | is cancerous |
| empathetic care | the ability to understand and be sensitive to the needs of others |
| nany and bob are sitting in the courtyard talking, you see bob put his hand under nancys dress, nancy screas you seperate them and take nany inside, you should | tell what you saw to the nurse immedietly |
| the cna walks into a residents room and sees the IV site is bleeding. the cna will | let the nurse know the site need to be assesed |
| a resident has a respitory infection and is required to wear a mask when he leaves his room. this is breaking the chain of infecton in the area of | portal of exit |
| negligence may be determined when a certified nursing assistant | performs, or fails to perform,an action that a reseonable person would or would nothave done in a similar situation. |
| while in the dining room you notice one of the residents is eating very slowly, spitting out pieces of food and having a hard time chewing food. you will report to the nurse as possiblw | report the post to the supervisor |
| devolpmental disability is defined as a | permanent impairment that occurs before age of 22 |
| holiaitc, person centered approach for special care that a dying resident needs is called | hospice care |
| a resident is served an 8 oz glass of juice and 6 oz glass of water. the resident consumes 1/2 each. the resident has consumed | 210 ml/cc |
| mr bob is on restricted fluids. he is allowed to have 320 mlin a 12 hr period. his time frame is 6am to 6 pm. for breakfast he had,4 oz coffee and 2 oz of orange juice. he has --- ml left to consume by 6 o]pm. | 200 |
| you are waling bob down the hallway, bob stumblesand starts to fall. you should | slide your leg behind bob and try to lower him to the floor |
| you are working as cna and accidently get stuck with a used needle your next actionwill be to | follow the facility policy and report the exposure to your superivsor immedietly |
| during report you find out a resident fell last tonight and has a hairline fravcture of the wrist. the CNA understands the skin is | closed and the bone has a fine line crack |
| coldness, changes in skin colorand swelling of the lower leg is caused by changes in the | circulaotry system |
| you are caring for a resident from another culture and their hygiene pratices are diffrent from your own. you would | identify their personal care needs and respects their culture |
| one of the steps to completing pernial care/ incontent care may involve. | cleaning the resident from front to back and from the urethra to the anal area |
| covid 19 is a droplet and airborne disease whose transmissions may be lowered by | mask that coverd nose and mo9uth |
| the maximum amount of time a cold compress should be left on is | 20 mins |
| when setting up a food tray for resifenjt with left side neglect, the food stray be on residents | right side |
| an example of an open ended question would be | what your fav meal |
| when res. uses oxygen the nursing assitant knows it is ok to | turn 02 on at pre determined flow rate for stable resident |
| when documenting care provided the nursinf assitant | signs their full name and titile |
| the occupational saftey and health admin requires that all hazards chemicals have | saftey data sheet |
| psycholoogical abuse | calling res. honey |
| the CNA understands women more likely than men to have UTI because the female | urethra longer than male urethra |
| when bathing or performing pernieal care | wash cleanest area to dirtiest area |
| smiling in a friendly manner, leaning forward when a resident is speaking and giving the resident your full attention is an example of | positive nonverbal communication |
| restorative care is a type of care that attempts to restore the person to their highest level of function and is performed by the | nursing staff |
| cultural diversity is about | acceptance and knowledge |
| when providing hair care to a resident with long and curly hair, the NA should start | at the ends and work toward the scalp |
| inflammation of a vein is | phlebitis |
| the most commonly overlooked condition in the elderly population is | depression |
| as a caregiver the factors that combine to influence your health the most are | attitude, nutrition, and exercise |
| Hand restraints should be fastened securly to | the side rails in high posiiton |
| If you are usuing reality orientation and a resident with dementia asks for a family member that had died years earlier, you should | gently remind the resident that the family member has died |
| within 3-10 years of onset, persons suffering with Alzheimers disease become | unable to reason |
| a mandatory meeting held with multiple members of the healthcare team as wekk as the resident and their family to discuss the residents care is called | care conference |
| what is the prolonged retention and build up a stool in the rectum | fecal impaction |
| when walking down the hallway you see mr smith who has receptive aphasia sitting in his wheelchair with his stroke affceted arm hanging down at his side- you should | stop and re-position his arm in a safe position |
| a task that offers an opporutiny to ensure a residents diginity is providing | good grooming |
| Restoritive care can be defined as | maintaining the highest level of function |
| physical chnaged of aging that affect the sensory system include | a decline in the ability to hear |
| Mr. Smith is a diabetic on insulin. He was served lunch at 1300, you forgot to tell the nurse that they did not eat. You go in to check on Mr. Smith after the med pass and he is sweaty and shaky. Mr. Smith is showing signs of | hypoglycemia |
| The nursing assistant should orient a blind resident to his food tray by describing location of items | using the face of a clock |
| You just finished assisting Albert in shaving his face with a safety razor. You will now place the safety razor | in the sharp's container to dispose of it |
| When giving a partial bed bath, the nursing assistant should | place the overbed table with a basin of warm water, provide privacy, allow the resident to wash him/herself |
| Factors that combine to influence good health include | attitude and nutrition |
| airborne precauutions droplet precaution and contact percautions are examples of | transmission based precautions |
| Tendons attach to bones to | muscles |
| culterial diversity has to do with | the wide variety of people throughout the world |
| during evacuation the residents moved first should require the | least amount of assistance |
| the purpose of a policy is to | explain why a course of action is followed |
| followed the rules of good body m,echanics the NA would assist witht he transfer of a resident by | using the large muscles of the legs while placing the feet apart |
| deviced the empower residnets and assists them in functioning at their highest possible level are referred to as | enable devices |
| fire ha shappened- NA evaculates who first | ambulatory residents |
| respect in convo between native americans culture would be | avaioiding eye contact |
| Gov agenucy that ensures safety in the workplace | OSHA |
| heirchy of needs- food and water are | physical needs |
| Electrical equipment should never be touched if your hands are | wet |
| sitting a resident up too fast can cause | dizziness |
| the basic nutrients include all except | chemicals |
| when caring for residents suffering from dementia it is most important to remember that | they have the same rights as everyone else |
| all of these devices can be used to help a person to use regular toileting facilities with more ease EXCEPT | eggcrate mattress |
| all of the following are signs of approaching death EXCEPT | circulation increases |
| the basic needs of the elderly include | physical and emotional needs |
| Alzheimer's disease is a condition that | is nearly always fatal in 3-20 years and death is usually caused by viral bacterial infection |
| capacities that a resident with Alzheimer's disease retains include all of the following | short term memory |
| for residents who still have their own teeth, regular oral hygience | very important for the continued good health of the residents |
| if you suspect that a resident has been abused you | must report your suspicions |
| nursing assistants may share medical info about a resident with | their charge nurse and co-workers |
| catastrophic reactions would not include behavior that | is calm, cool, and collected |
| all of the following may help residents to remain mobile EXCEPT | keeping them in a wheelchair as much as possible so they can save their energy for activities |
| when dealing with resident's that have emotional outbursts you should | be patient and supportive and re-direct their attraction |
| a resident who is in shock should be positioned | lying down with feet elevated |
| falls are common among older people due to | poor balance |
| you are caring for a comatose resident, you suspect they are in pain because they are | grimacing and moaning is observed when you come into the room |
| masturbation is | a normal outlet for meeting sexual needs |
| julia sees Mrs. smith falling, julia should | assist Mrs. smith to the floor using proper body mechanics |
| a mask would always be used for | droplet precautions |
| a common condition that affects aging women when the bones lose calcium and become brittle is | osteoporosis |
| the | |
| all of the following are basic positions except: supine, flexed, fowler's, lateral | flexed |
| gloves don't need to be worn when: doing perineal care, emptying a catheter bag, taking a rectal temp, feeding a resident | feeding a resident |
| hair care would not be performed... | before the resident takes a nap |
| what is found upon examining the brain of a resident with Alzheimer's disease? | neurofibrillary tangles |
| the causes of dementia aren't fully known, but some cases of dementia are related to | changes in the brain's blood vessels |
| signs of anxiety include all but: the feeling of not getting enough air, agitation, rapid pulse rate, a calm and relaxed facial expression | a calm and relaxed facial expression |
| some reasons a person may wander and pace include all but: they're looking for loved ones or security, this is how they handle stress, they want to cause more work for the staff, they're looking for their home | they want to cause more work for the staff |
| the goal of activities for confused residents includes all except: maintaining their independence, trying to reach the person inside the confusion, experiencing some success, making them dependent on you | making them dependent on you |
| information about the residents in your care may be shared with | staff in a care plan conference |
| having oxygen, water, food, elimination, and rest falls in the _ area of Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs | physical needs |
| a resident who has feet and ankle swelling (edema) may have a problem with their | heart |
| hemiplegia means paralysis... | on one side of the body |
| Liver Cirrhosis can cause yellowing of the skin, whites of the eyes, and mucous membranes, this yellowing discoloration is also called | jaundice |
| the primary purpose of the medical record is to: communicate to the resident's family, document the resident's assessment, record care that was provided, or report information to the doctor | record care that was provided |
| a task that offers an opportunity to ensure a resident's dignity is providing | good grooming |
| considering a whole system, such as a whole person, rather than dividing the system into parts is | holistic care |
| when assisting a nurse who's about to administer an enema, the CNA should ensure that: resident's tried to eliminate bowels, resident's agreed to procedure, waterproof pad or brief nearby, or a bathroom/commode/bedpan is easily accessible | a bathroom/commode/bedpan is easily accessible |
| cultural competency... | is understanding and demonstrating respect for the resident's customary beliefs, traits of racial, religious or social group |
| if a nurse aide notices that a resident who suffers from dementia is having difficulty feeding herself, the nurse aide should | assist the resident in eating her meal |
| strategies to prevent pressure injury for a immobile resident include | repositioning every 1 to 2 hours to prevent friction/shearing |
| to remove a resident's lower denture | grasp it firmly with your thumb and index finger, turn it slightly, and lift it out of the mouth |
| the nurse aide knows that when asked to perform passive range of motion on Mrs. Smith, the nurse aide will need to | provide physical assistance in moving Mrs. Smith's limbs during exercise |
| an elevated temperature may be a sign of | an infection |
| the resident should be in the _ position while receiving tube feedings | semi-fowlers |
| using aseptic technique means that we | avoid contaminating an area |
| physical changes of aging that affect the sensory system include | a decline in the ability to hear |
| as a caregiver the factors that combine to influence your health the most are | attitude, nutrition, and exercise |
| in the musculoskeletal system, the body is composed of _ bones | 206 |
| the elbow's an example of | a hinge joint |
| you're the CNA working with nurse george. nurse george tells you that henry is experiencing tachypnea at a rate of 26. you know that this means henry is/has | breathing fast |
| the most useful of all evacuation equipment items are: wheel chairs, resident ID pouches, stretchers, or blankets | blankets |
| during an evacuation the residents moved first should require | the least amount of assistance |
| factors that combine to influence good health include | attitude and nutrition |
| one of the residents has been diagnosed with tuberculosis. the charge nurse asks you to go change the sheets for the resident. you know the resident will be placed on | airborne precautions |
| when working with a visually impaired resident the CNA should | use the face of an imaginary clock to orient the resident to new surroundings |
| the stages of grief include | denial, anger, bargaining, depression, acceptance |
| the significance of a fire extinguisher labeled as type b is that it may be used | for a grease and oil fire |
| body mechanics is | when muscles are used in the correct manner to move and lift |
| a resident who is incontinent and wears a brief should be checked at least | every 2 hours |
| you notice after meals your resident complains of a burning sensation in the esophagus and a bitter taste in his mouth. you will report this to the nurse as possible... | acid reflux |
| subjective information is | what is reported to you |
| symptoms of C.difficile include | fever, diarrhea that includes blood and mucus, nausea |
| you have very strong personal beliefs that don't support your resident's culture or lifestyle. to care for them you should | respect and value each person as an individual when providing care |
| one technique used to assist in the prevention of contractures is | range of motion |
| microorganisms are completely destroyed by | sterilization |
| when setting up a food tray for a resident with left side neglect, the food tray should be place on the resident's | right side |
| when performing oral care on an unconscious resident, position the resident in | lateral position |
| during a resident transfer, they begin to fall. you should | bend your knees and guide them to the floor |
| after contact with a resident that requires PPE, the CNA remove the PPE in the following manner | remove gloves turning inside out and dispose in biohazard container, unfasten gown at neck, then at waist and roll gown by folding soiled area to soiled area, dispose in biohazard container |
| the NA witnesses another NA push a resident down in bed. the NA reports the action to the charge nurse who states she doesn't want to get involved. the NA should | follow the chain of command |
| a CNA may | read a resident's care plan if the info is needed to carry out nursing assistant duties |
| when replacing a resident's dentures you notice that they won't stay in place. the nursing assistant should | report to the nurse |
| a resident with Alzheimer's diseases repeats words, phrases, and questions. this is referred to as | perseveration |
| fire prevention includes | removing damaged electric equipment from use |
| to create a positive dining experience for all residents you would | create a calm and pleasant atmosphere for all |
| a CNA should apply gloves when performing personal care for a resident when | changing a soiled adult brief |
| the CNA should check a diabetic resident's feet | daily |
| osteoporosis is caused by | gradual loss of minerals from the bones |
| a resident has asked to be repositioned. you're concerned about moving the resident by yourself so you ask a colleague to help you reposition the resident to prevent | shearing during movement |
| signs and symptoms of dysphagia are | ]gargling sounds after swallowing, drooling, food avoidance, and choking/coughing while eating |
| a common physical change in the female reproductive system as the body ages is an increase in | uterus atrophy |
| H.S. means | hour of sleep |
| all behavior has meaning to the | person performing the behavior |
| if the CNA is confused about instructions of a task that the nurse told the CNA to do, the CNA should | ask the nurse to clarify the instructions |
| a professional and safe working appearance would include | clean uniform, short fingernails, and off-the-shoulder hair |
| when you empathize with residents, you are | putting yourself in their place |
| mrs. brady complains of abdominal discomfort. watery stool has been leaking from her rectum. this is probably | fecal impaction |
| you enter elizabeth brown's room just in time to duck a water pitcher that's been hurled toward the door. you should | quietly pick up the pitcher as you say, "you're upset. can I help?" |
| where is a pulse usually taken | over an artery |
| when muscles atrophy, they become | smaller |
| conditions that are favorable for growth of infections is | warm and dark |
| to correct a charting mistake you made, you would: scribble it out, erase it, use white-out, or none of the above | none of the above |
| when caring for a resident with an indwelling foley catheter it's important to | check the bag and tubing frequently for adequate urinary flow |
| Misuse of Resident's money or property by family, friends, or staff is known as | misappropriation of property |
| if a resident's sitting in a chair in his room masturbating, the CNA should | leave the resident alone and provide privacy |
| while having a conversation with Mrs. Ruby, you would maintain open communication by | nodding encouragingly as she speaks |
| you've become very close with a resident and she offers you $50 to help you pay your rent for the month. your response should be | "I care about you and have enjoyed spending time with you but can't accept money. I hope you understand." |
| resolving conflict would include | remaining professional |
| you notice bite marks on mrs. smith's arm. you report your observation to the nurse. next day you notice a new bite mark on her arm. when you go to the nurse, he says "it didn't happen on my shift, so there's nothing I can do." your next step should be | talk with the directing of nursing services about the incident |
| mr. smith is having symptoms of drooling and not chewing his food. you would consider mr, smith might be | having a possible stroke |
| the NA observes a resident coughs after every bite of food. this may be a sign of | aspiration |
| the 6 duties that a CNA will perform are | bathing, mouth care, feeding, toileting, range of motion exercises, and transfers |
| delirium is | confusion in a person who is normally alert and oriented |
| the amount of fluid your resident eliminates can best be described as | output |
| you have a resident with pneumonia that's experiencing shortness of breath. you should put the resident in the _ use this position | fowler's |
| a resident is on dialysis. this means they have _ failure | kidney |
| the CNA is working with a resident who is in restraints. the CNA understands it's the expectation the resident and the restraints are to be checked every | 15 minutes |
| encouraging a person to talk about the past to divert their attention and increase self-esteem is | reminiscence therapy |
| when handling equipment that has been soiled with blood, body fluids, secretions, or excretions at a minimum | wear gloves and a gown |
| a resident's new to the unit. the resident has just arrived and she is crying. the CNA should | take the resident to her room and ask if the resident need help unpacking |
| when we age the nervous system changes causing | slow respirations |
| the CNA is assisting a resident to ambulate with the use of a cane. the CNA would instruct the resident to hold the cane | on the strong side |
| when transferring mrs. sparks onto the toilet | use a gait belt to stand her |
| the opening of the colostomy to the outside of the body is called the | stoma |
| which of the following is a federal and state funded healthcare reimbursement program: HMO, Medicare, PPO, Medicaid | Medicaid |
| enteric precautions prevent the | spread of pathogens through fecal material |
| a type of card file that summarizes info found in a medical record; includes drugs, treatment, diagnosis, and routine cares is | kardex |
| what's the first thing that should be done if you discover a fire in a resident's room? | move the resident out of danger |
| when cleaning equipment the nursing assistant should first | rinse the equipment with cold water |
| when dressing a resident who has left sided weakness with an IV in the right hand, you should | dress the left side first |
| the first basic need of every resident is | physical |
| Mrs. Schneider has a 24-hour urine sample ordered. you should | have her void, flush the urine down the toilet, and begin the urine collection the next time she voids |
| before and after caring for a resident you must | wash your hands |
| your personal hygiene and grooming are considered | very important |
| one of the current theories on aging states that the rate of aging is determined largely by | hereditary factors |
| when shaving a resident you should remember to | let the resident do what they are able to do for themselves, clean the razor after use, and dispose of safety razor in proper container |
| which of the following statements is FALSE regarding changes caused by aging | nails on toes and fingers get very thin |
| changing a resident's position at least every two hours | prevents skin breakdown |
| the basic needs of the elderly include | physical and emotional needs |
| sexual abuse is all of the following except | sex between two consenting adults |
| a resident refuses a prescribed treatment. A nursing assistant should | report and record the refusal |
| casually sharing personal information about a resident with co-workers outside the workplace is considered | inappropriate |
| when a person is sundowning all these interventions help except | removing glasses and/or hearing aids in the evening |
| a nurse aid should always encourage the resident to | perform self-care with ADLs when possible |
| the purpose of a cast is to | immobilize a bone while it is healing |
| when dressing an oriented resident | allow the resident to choose clothing |
| when feeding a bed bound resident you should make sure that the resident is in an upright sitting position at a | 90 degree angle |
| when ambulating a resident with left side weakness you should lead with the | strong side |
| when bathing a resident with severe Alzheimer's disease the nurse aide should schedule the residents showers when | the resident is least agitated |
| a resident experiencing malaise, chills, fever, muscle aches, and coldlike symptoms may be suffering | Influenza |
| for I and O record keeping, __________ are counted as fluid intake | ice cream and juice |
| the function of the urinary system is | remove waste products from the blood |
| when giving a partial bed bath, the nursing assistant should | place the overbed table within reach with a basin of warm water, provide privacy, allow the resident to wash him/herself |
| battery is | the actual touching of a person's body without the person's consent |
| when blood is moving too slowly and forms a clot in the veins it is called | venous thrombosis |
| when a resident speaks a language other than that of the nursing assistant, the NA should use | the facility approved translating device to communicate |
| microbe is another name for | microorganisms |
| when a fire is discovered in a resident's room, the NA would take the actions in the following order | rescue resident from the area, alarm others, confine the fire, extinguish the fire |
| the significance of a fire extinguisher labeled as type b is that it may be used | for a grease and oil fire |
| a resident tells you she experiences urinary incontinence when she laughs. You will document this as | stress incontinence |
| the nurse ask you to obtain the Material Safety Data Sheet. The MSDS is used to look up information about the correct method of | using and cleaning up a chemical |
| following the rules of a good body mechanics, the NA would assist with the transfer of a resident by | using the large muscles of the legs while placing the feet apart |
| the psychosocial needs of a resident's are met by | providing an opportunity to be as independent as possible, encouraging choices whenever possible |
| the most commonly overlooked condition in the elderly population is | depression |
| a nurse aides personal grooming habits affect how confident a resident feels about the care given. A nurse aide should follow personal grooming habits that include | showering daily, teeth brushed daily, hair combed neatly and clean, uniform clean and nails clean and short |
| a resident has a naso-gastic tube, this tube is inserted through the nose into the | stomach |
| the NA enters a resident's room without knocking. This is a violation of the resident's rights to | privacy |
| Your resident is a practicing Hindu. He will have dietary restrictions that should be honored such as | no beef, but products from cows are allowed |
| information that is collected by using the senses without any verbal input from the residents is called | objective data |
| during range of motion activities in the residents upper extremity the act of straightening the arm is known as | extension |
| one of the residents has been diagnosed with TB. The charge nurse asks you to go change the sheets for the resident. You know the resident will be placed on | airborne precautions |
| cultural diversity is about | acceptance and knowledge |
| an example of a physical restraint is | when a resident in a wheelchair is placed at a dining table with the chair brakes locked and she is unable to unlock and roll away |
| when performing female peri care you should clean | in a downward motion front to back |
| an effective disaster preparedness plan | details responsibilities in the event of a disaster |
| a resident has a modified diet plan, and they are on a low-sodium diet. you can support them by | make sure the food on their tray follows their food plan |
| a sign of substance abuse includes a/an | decrease in normal functioning |
| range of motion exercises are done by the NA to | prevent contracture and muscle atrophy |
| when performing perineal care of a male you should | clean around the tip of penis, down penis shaft and around scrotum |
| the CNA understands that the developmental stage of the late adults is focused on | feeling good about the life lead |
| one way to meet the emotional needs of an aging resident would be to provide | a sense of belonging |
| the best person to choose a comfortable water temperature for a resident a | the resident |
| you are working as a NA and going to provide mouth care to an unconscious resident. You understand you will position the resident on the side and only use a small amount of liquid to prevent | aspiration |
| what signs during urination should be replaced to the nurse | pain with voiding, cloudy urine, dark urine or blood in urine |
| you are to perform abduction on the resident's right hip. You understand you will | move the leg away from the midline |
| disposable gloves are to be | put on if the NA has a cut on their hand |
| during morning report you hear the nurse report that the resident you are caring for has dysuria. You understand this resident will complain of | painful urination |
| the branch of medicine that deals with the causes, prevention and treatment of obesity is | bariatrics |
| the resident most likely to require a complete bed bath is a | paralyzed resident |
| you are in a resident's room when the resident becomes angry and aggressive. The next step is to | calmy ask the resident what has caused him to become angry |
| a common physical change in the digestive system as the body ages is an increase in | dysphagia |
| a common physical change in the integumentary system as the body ages is an increase in | sensitivity to cold |
| safety measures for restraint use include | checking circulation every 30 minutes |
| when caring for a resident with an infection your gloves should be changed when | the gloves become wet, soiled, or torn |
| the heimlich maneuver is used for | choking with no air exchange |
| if the CNA is confused about instructions of a task that the nurse told the CNA to do, the CNA should | ask the nurse to clarify the instructions |
| the act that regulates training and certification of CNA is guided by legislation known as | OBRA |
| the rehabilitation patient is experiencing anger, depression, and hostility, What action should the CNA take | provide support and realistic reassurance |
| you gave water to a resident who is NPO. What must be done first | report the mistake to the charge nurse |
| everything is an isolation unit is considered to be | contaminated |
| your elderly patient speaks a different language that you do. it would help you to | use very simple words and directions |
| Mrs. branden is a resident at your LTC facility. She is diagnosed with depression. The best way for you to help mrs. branden is to | spend time with her, just listening or sitting quietly |
| a developmental disability caused by damage to the cerebrum is | cerebral palsy |
| once a resident is admitted to a nursing home they have the same rights as | US citizens |
| to help a dying resident who is in pain | administer mouth care every two hours |
| mr. jones is complaining about the care given by another NA. the nursing assistant should | tell him you understand and will report it to the right person |
| if a resident is sitting in a chair in his room masturbating, the nursing assitant should | leave the resident alone and provide privacy |
| if a resident gets angry when you touch him, then a nursing assistant's best response would be to | not touch him again to avoid upsetting him further |
| mrs. hood's blood pressure is 180/110. what should a nursing assistant do with this information | note the blood pressure and report it to the charge nurse |
| mrs. grunder has her hearing aid in, yet she does not respond when you talk to her. Which one of the following actions should you take | check her hearing aid to make sure it is turned on |
| an aging change that may be life threatening to older residents is | an inability to clear secretions |
| a NA can help a dying resident | by keeping the resident comfortable |
| the cardiovascular system is not responsible for | carrying electrical impulses from the brain |
| you are asked to take the temperature of a person wearing an oxygen mask. which method should you use | axillary or tympanic |
| constipation is most likely caused by | medications |
| which device doesnt help with regular toileting | eggcrate mattress |
| what is found upon examining the brain of a resident with Alzheimers disease | neurofibrillary tangles |
| her nose starts to bleed | squeeze near the bridge of the nose, using thumb and forefinger with gloved hand until bleeding stops |
| doffing is | removing an article of clothing or equipment |
| bed is at 30 degree angle. this position is | fowler's |
| when attending the resident care conference your most important role is | reporting good observations that focus on detail |
| a document that describes chemicals used in the facility is the | MSDS |
| loosing peripheral vision | glaucoma |
| the most useful evacuation equipment is | blanket |
| when shaving a resident's facial hair, the nursing assistant should | shave in the direction of hair growth |
| the NA drops glasses. the glasses break. this is an example of | negligence |
| the five stages a dying resident might experience before death is | denial, anger, bargaining, depression and acceptance |
| chronic anxiety and worry, even when there is no reason for concern is | general anxiety disorder |
| shaving a resident with a nasal cannula use a | saftey razor |
| to avoid injury you should: avoid reaching, use proper body mechanics, let resident know what you are going to do, or all of the above | all of the above |
| before and after personal care is given to a resident, it is necessary to... | wash your hands |
| if you find equipment that is in need of repair you should | follow facility policy |
| Accidents sometimes happen. When they do, the nursing assistant must report it to the | charge nurse |
| To maintain and improve the quality of life for residents, all of the following EXCEPT: treat all residents with respect, make all the choices for the resident, make every effort to identify needs of the residents, or provide privacy as necessary | make all the choices for the resident |
| sitting a resident up too fast can cause | dizziness |
| the most likely cause of death for a resident with Alzheimer's disease is | an infection (pneumonia or urinary tract infection) |
| an approach NOT used in a restorative care program would be: cues, practicing 8 times a day, demonstrations, hand-over techniques | practicing 8 times a day |
| all of the following are signs of approaching death EXCEPT: cold extremities, low blood pressure, circulation increases, breathing is labored | circulation increases |
| Mr and Mrs Jones live in the same room. Lately they've begun to fight. You should... | report this to the nurse |
| Due to resident's lack of activity and the general appetite of the elderly, calorie content of a resident's diet should be | decreased |
| It's most important for an individual who is just entering a long-term care facility to receive | respectful treatment |
| capacities that a resident with Alzheimer's disease retains include all of the following EXCEPT: short term memory, long term memory, sense of humor, music | short term memory |
| a resident whose family doesn't come to visit very often will sometimes feel | depressed |
| the causes of dementia aren't fully known, but some cases of dementia are related to | changes in the brain's blood vessels |
| giving a resident with Alzheimer's disease an environment in which they can be safe often requires | placing the resident in an Alzheimer's ward |
| One of the residents assigned to your care has a frequent family visitor who appears drunk and abusive to the resident. You should... | report this immediately |
| one of the following isn't true about residents with dementia: their behavior is unintentional, they just want to be mean, they lose the ability to control their impulses, they are unaware of what they're doing | they just want to be mean |
| caring for persons with dementia can be very stressful. It's important to | remember that being there for them is very important |
| all staff members in long-term care facilities must be aware of resident's rights and must... | perform duties in a gentle way even if the resident is abusive |
| when speaking with a resident, the CNA should communicate | one question at a time |
| You're attempting to put Mr Baker back in bed. Mr Baker says he feels faint and goes limp. You know to... | support him and lower him to the floor |
| ___ is the prolonged retention and build up of stool in the rectum. (constipation, fecal impaction, bowel obstruction, or incontinence) | fecal impaction |
| the largest system of the human body is the | skin |
| strategies to prevent pressure injury for a immobile resident include | repositioning every 1-2 hours to prevent friction/shearing |
| during active range-of-motion, the resident moves | all limbs freely, with no assistance |
| receptive aphasia refers to a resident's inability to | understand the spoken or written word |
| physical changes of aging that affect the musculoskeletal system include | a resident's bones becoming more brittle and break easily |
| being able to care for oneself is called | independence |
| when providing range of motion to the shoulder, the CNA should be supporting the | elbow and wrist |
| a CNA is getting ready to brush Mr Baker's teeth; she will need to wear __ | gloves |
| proper care of a resident with an elastic hose would include | check circulation in the feet frequently |
| one commonly causing reason residents develop c-difficile (C-Diff) is | overuse of antibiotics |
| Mrs Green is laying on her back with the head of her bead at a 30 degree angle. This position is known as a __ position. | fowler's |
| factors that combine to influence good health include | attitude and nutrition |
| when giving a partial bed bath, the CNA should | place the overbed table within reach with a basin of warm water, provide privacy, allow the resident to wash him/herself |
| if a CNA is asked to use a piece of equipment that he doesn't know how to use, he should | explain he doesn't know how to use the device |
| an example of sexual abuse is | a CNA fondling the person's breast when providing care |
| when working with a resident that has had a stroke, the CNA should | keep questions/directions simples and one step at a time |
| you are to record the resident's fluid intake during breakfast. the resident drank two 8oz cups of juice. how many mL did the resident drink? | 480 mL |
| Mr Smith tells you that he saw a staff member open his night stand and go through his drawer, and now he's missing $40. The CNA will | tell the charge nurse what was reported |
| when performing range of motion on a resident, the CNA doesn't perform exercise on the: shoulder, elbow, neck, wrist | neck |
| factors that effect a resident's safety in a LTC facility include | impaired mobility, decreased sensory awareness, and poor decision-making skills |
| the abbreviation AC means | before meals |
| the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) requires that all hazardous chemicals have | a Safety Data Sheet |
| a woman believes that she is Mrs Fields of Mrs Field's chocolate chip cookies. this is called | delusion of grandeur |
| in a list of factors OSHA released about an increase in workplace violence... | low staffing levels during times of increased activity, such as meal times, is a factor |
| the CNA's working with a resident who has delusions. the CNA understands that delusions are | false beliefs that can't be changed by objective data |
| a basic need is | something that's essential for a person's physical and emotional wellbeing |
| There's a new resident in your facility, as a CNA a way for you to build a professional relationship is | introduce yourself and ask how they would like to be addressed |
| Mrs Green is a 70-year-old resident who's on bedrest, and when doing the rounds, she is turned and a reddened are is noted on her back. the CNA should... | report the finding to the nurse |
| when performing perineal care of a male, you should | clean around the tip of the penis, down penis shaft, and around scrotum |
| when taking a thigh blood pressure, the cuff should be applied | in the middle of the thigh |
| reusable resident care items are usually cleansed with a process that destroys most, but not all, pathogens and is called | disinfection |
| signs and symptoms of systemic infection include | fever, chills, headache, vital change, nausea and vomiting |
| the CNA should check a diabetic resident's feet __ | daily |
| you're caring for a resident who has a diagnosis of Clostridium difficile. You understand... | the resident will have his own dedicated equipment, such as blood pressure cuffs |
| the nurse explains one of the resident needs to avoid spicy and acidic foods, should wear loose fitting clothing, should eat small meals throughout the day, and should remain sitting up for 2 hours after eating . The resident most likely experiences | GERD |
| You're speaking with a resident who's feeling embarrassed because when she sneezes or laughs, she experiences urine incontinence. This is called: overflow incontinence, functional incontinence, urge incontinence, or stress incontinence | stress incontinence |
| you take the resident's respiration and count 32 breaths per minute. you should | tell the charge nurse immediately |
| leaking or rupture of a blood vessel inside the brain is called: ischemic stroke, transient ischemic attack (TIA), hemorrhagic stroke, hemianopsia | hemorrhagic stroke |
| Mr Hilbert has suffered 2 strokes in the last 2 years. He is now exhibiting symptoms of dementia. His dementia was caused by: blood clotting disorder, Alzheimer's disease, head injury, vascular insult | blood clotting disorder |
| what should you use to clean dentures | toothpaste or a denture cleaner |
| NPO means | nothing by mouth |
| when making an occupied bed, you must remember to: keep side rails down at all times, change only once a week, assemble your linen and work from one side before going to the other, or all of the above | assemble your linen and work from one side before going to the other |
| Jeremy, a mentally challenged resident, is masturbating in his private room. The CNA should | pull the privacy curtain and close the door |
| which of the following people provide treatment for persons who have difficulty talking due to disorders such as a stroke of physical defects? | speech therapist |
| when a resident ambulates for the first time, the CNA should | watch for signs of dizziness and fatigue |
| what's the most important thing to do when feeding a blind resident? | tell the resident what it is that you're feeding him |
| normal temp of bath water for the elderly should be | warm to the touch |
| a person who has stopped breathing and has no heartbeat... | requires full Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) |
| the resident has just had lunch including roast beef, mashed potatoes, gravy, Jello, green beans, juice, cake, and ice cream. what should you calculate as part of I&O | Jello, juice, and ice cream |
| which of the following is true about dementia: it only occurs in men, it happens to everyone, it happens to all elderly people, it is a progressive chronic condition | it is a progressive chronic condition |
| A CNA who enters a resident's room should | knock on the door and address the resident by name |
| before entering a resident's room, a CNA should first | knock on the door |
| disinfection destroys: all pathogens, all microorganisms, most pathogens, most microorganisms | most pathogens |
| while having a conversation with Mrs Ruby, you would maintain open communication by | nodding encouragingly as she speaks |
| There have been several call-offs and your assignment is heavy. Which could wait until later on your shift: getting Mr A dressed for PT, assisting Mrs B to the toilet, helping Mrs C's daughter look for her mom's hearing aid, helping Mr D with his shower | helping Mr D with his shower |
| which one of the following would most likely be an assigned duty for a CNA: assigns duties to other nursing assistants, applies sterile dressings, gives bed baths, calls a resident's family | gives bed baths |
| a condition that may progress to chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is | tuberculosis |
Created by:
haileyp88