CNA Final Exam Review Latest Update 170 questions and Verified Correct Answers Score A+ At First Attempt _____ is taking in and eliminating equal amounts of fluid. - Correct Answer: Response: Fluid balance
"Log-rolling" is a technique best used for which of the following patient diagnoses?
- left tibial fracture
- Spinal cord injury
- Cellulitus of the right arm,
D. psychosis - Correct Answer: B
(n) _____ is the permanent and painful shortening of a muscle or tendon. - Correct
Answer: Contracture
a client who has not had a bowel movement in four days would recieve the most benefit
from which procedure? - Correct Answer: enema.
A nurse aid is asked to change a urinary drainage bag attached to an indwelling urinary catheter. The nurse aid has never done this before. The best response by the nurse aide is to - Correct Answer: ask a nurse aid to watch the nurse aid change the bag since it is the first time
A nurse aide finds a resident looking in the refrigerator at the nurses' station at 5 a.m.The resident, who is confused, explains he needs breakfast before he leaves for work.The best response by the nurse aide is to:A. Help resident back into his room and back to bed.B. Ask resident about his job and if he is hungry.C. Tell him that residents are not allowed in the nurses' station.D. Remind him that he is retired from his job and in a
nursing home. - Correct Answer: B
a resident burns foot on george foreman grill, it looks blistered and red, what kind of
burn is this - Correct Answer: Partial thickness burn,
total thickness would appear waxy and white, superficial would be blotchiness and no blistering
A resident gets dressed and comes out of his room wearing shoes that are from two different pairs the nurse aid should - Correct Answer: ask if the resident realizes that the shoes do not match
A resident had diabetes. Which of the following is a common sign of a low bloodsugar?
- fever
- Shakiness
- Thirst 1 / 3
D. Vomiting - Correct Answer: B. Shakiness
A resident has an indwelling urinary catheter. While making rounds, the nurse aide notices that there is no urine in the drainage bag. The nurse aide should first:A. Ask the resident to try urinating.B. Offer the residents fluid to drink.C. Check for kinks in the
tubing.D. Obtain a new urinary drainage bag. - Correct Answer: C
A resident is on a bladder restraining program. The nurse aide can expect the resident to:A. Have a fluid intake restriction to prevent sudden urges to urinate.B. Wear an incontinent brief in case of an accident.C. Have an indwelling urinary catheter.D. Have a
schedule for toileting. - Correct Answer: D. Have a schedule for urinating.
A resident often carries a doll with her, treating it like her baby. One day she is wandering around crying that she can't find her baby. The nurse aide should
(A) ask the resident where she last had the doll.(B) ask the activity department if they have any other dolls.(C) offer comfort to the resident and help her look for her baby.(D) let the other staff know the resident is very confused and should be watched closely.
- Correct Answer: C offer comfort to the resident and help her look for her baby.
A resident who has cancer is expected to die within the next couple of days. Nursing care for this resident should focus on
- helping the resident through the stages of grief
- providing for the residents comfort
- keeping the residents routine, such as for bathing
D. Giving the resident a lot of quiet time - Correct Answer: B
A resident who has stress incontinence:A. Will have an indwelling catheterB. Should wear an incontinent brief at night.C. May leak urine when laughing or coughing.D.Needs toileting every 1-2 hours throughout the day. - Correct Answer: C. May leak urine when laughing or coughing.
A resident who is inactive is at risk of constipation. In addition to increased activity and exercise, which of the following actions helps to prevent constipation.A. Adequate fluid intake.B. Regular mealtimes.C. High protein diet.D. Low fiber diet. - Correct Answer: A
A resident who is incontinent of urine has an increased risk for developing:A.
Dementia.B. Urinary tract infections.C. Pressure sores.D. Dehydration. - Correct
Answer: C
A resident who is lying in bed suddenly becomes short of breath. After calling for help, the nurse aide's next action should be to
(A) ask the resident to take deep breaths. 2 / 3
(B) take the resident's vital signs.(C) raise the head of the bed.
(D) elevate the resident's feet. - Correct Answer: C
A resident with AIDS who has an infection of the mouth may need to eat food that is - Correct Answer: Response: Soft
A residents wife jhust died. the resident is now staying in room all the time no eating.what should nurse aide do.
- remind the resident to be thankul for the years spent with his wife
- tell the resident that he needs to get out of his room at least once a day
- understand the resident is grieving and give him chances to talk
D. avoid mentioning his wife when caring for him - Correct Answer: C
A slipknot is used when securing a restraint so that:A. The restraint cannot be removed by the resident.B. The restraint can be removed quickly when needed.C. Body alignment is maintained while wearing the restraint.D. It can be easily observed whether the restraint is applied correctly - Correct Answer: B. The restraint can be removed quickly when needed.
Accelio Present Applied Technology - Correct Answer: something that helps you fly
According to the USDA's MyPlate, most fruit choices should be - Correct Answer:
Whole fruit
After an amputation, a resident may experience phantom sensation. Phantom sensation is - Correct Answer: Response: The feeling that the amputated body part is still there
An appropriate resource for an NA to turn to if he is experiencing stress is - Correct
Answer: His supervisor
An axillary temperature is measured - Correct Answer: In the armpit
An employer must offer an NA a free vaccine for _____. - Correct Answer: Hepatitis B
An example of a physical restraint is - Correct Answer: Raised side rails on a bed
An example of ethical behavior by an NA is - Correct Answer: Protecting a resident's privacy
An NA should use friction for at least _____ seconds when washing her hands. -
Correct Answer: 20
As the nurse aide begins his/her assignment, which of the following should nurse aide do first?A. Collect linen supplies for the shift.B. Check all nurse aide's assigned
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