1 CNA Practice Test for Basic Nursing Skills (70 Questions) with Correct Verified Answers.
which medical term is often used for "burping, belching and passing gas"? - ANS – flatus
which of these tasks related to intravenous therapy is in the scope of responsibilities for a nursing assistant? - ANS - watch the drip and report any problems
to obtain the most accurate patient weight, the nursing assistant should weigh the patient_____. - ANS - 3-4 hours after eating.
a nursing assistant is instructed to take the oral temperature of a patient who just had a cold drink. the patient's temperature should be taken____. - ANS - 15 minutes after the drink was finished
a nursing assistant is caring for a patient with MRSA and is wearing a gown and gloves whenever she provides the patient care. when she needs to go care for another patient she should dispose of her gown and gloves___. - ANS - in the current patient's room
which of these is the least likely to signal impending death? - ANS - increase in appetite
which medical position can be described as, " the patient's head is elevated with legs either bent - ANS - fowlers position
which of these examples demonstrates using proper body mechanics when helping to lift a resident in bed? - ANS - bending at the waist, knees partially flexed, using leg muscles to lift.
the best use of alcohol- based sanitizer is____. - ANS - when hands are no visibly soiled
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2 which of these is incorrect in reference to wearing gloves? - ANS - always wear latex gloves because they are the most impermeable option.
if you are walking with a resident and they fall, which of these is not an action you should take? - ANS - help the resident off the floor and in to the nearest chair
if you smell smoke and discover a resident smoking in his room, it is best to ____. - ANS - have him stop and remind him of the facility policies because of the hazards it creates to ever resident
A resident is supposed to have 240 milliliters of juice every 2 hours. Which one of these choices would be the most convenient to meet this requirement? - ANS - 8 oz. can of juice
all of these might be used dealing with contractures except_____. - ANS - bandaging
hypertension is a medical term for____. - ANS - high blood pressure
to minimize the spread of bacteria, further infection, and contamination, which procedure should be used for washing the perineum of a resident with a catheter? - ANS - was from the meatus out
which of these should not be part of the process for cleaning a resident denture? - ANS - placing clean dentures on top of a tissue on the resident table.
A resident in your care has called you for help. he claims they can't find his dentures. As a nursing assistant, I am your responsibility to____. - ANS - notify the supervising nurse
applying friction in the handwashing process is very important. according to CDC recommendations, the scrubbing portion of hand washing should take____. - ANS - 20 seconds
all of these precautions should be followed when using a transfer- gait belt, except_____. - ANS - not worrying about proper body mechanics
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