CNA Written Exam 2023 192 Questions and

CNA Written Exam 2023 192 Questions and Answers 100% Correct

• When providing foot care, the nurse aide observes an open sore on the resident's foot. The nurse aide

should?Pat gently to dry and cover with a dry dressing before applying a sock Stop the foot care immediately and ask the resident what happened Report the skin opening to the charge nurse as soon as possible Check the resident's sock for any wound damage - Answer Report the skin opening to the charge nurse as soon as possible

• A resident's hands shake when trying to drink liquids, causing the liquids to spill. What is the best

response by the nurse aide?Thicken the liquid so it will not spill Place a clothing protector on the resident Seat the resident with other residents who also spill Suggest that the resident might do well with a cup with a lid - Answer Suggest that the resident might do well with a cup with a lid

• When a resident's husband begins telling the nurse aide how to care for his wife, the nurse aide

should Accept that the husband has always been in charge Explain that the nurse aide is certified and able to care for his wife Suggest that the husband participate in his wife's resident care conference Understand that the husband wants staff aware of his wife's needs - Answer Understand that the husband wants staff aware of his wife's needs

• Which of the following is the most appropriate schedule for residents who are incontinent to receive

perineal care?In the morning and t bedtime At the beginning and near the end of a shift 1 / 4

Whenever the resident is soiled urine or stool Every two hours when the nurse aide checks on the resident - Answer Whenever the resident is soiled urine or stool

• A resident is restrained. What observation should the nurse aide report to the nurse immediately?

The resident states, "I do not like this thing." The resident's position needs to be adjusted.The resident has suddenly become very agitated.The resident was removed according to the care plan schedule. - Answer The resident has suddenly become very agitated.

• What is the best reason for giving frequent perineal care to residents?

It increases comfort It decreases sexual responses It helps prevent skin breakdown It prevents incontinence - Answer It helps prevent skin breakdown

• A resident has an indwelling urinary catheter. When the resident sits in a wheelchair, where should

the nurse aide place the drainage bag?On the floor directly next to the wheelchair, positioned well below the resident's bladder Tucked at the resident's side on the seat of the chair to keep the drainage bag level with the resident's bladder Hung from back of the wheelchair so that it is out of the resident's view and above the bladder Attached to the seat of the wheelchair, positioned below the level of the resident's bladder - Answer Attached to the seat of the wheelchair, positioned below the level of the resident's bladder

• To help soften the beard before shaving with a disposable razor, the nurse aide should

Message the beard area of the face gently Rub the beard in the direction of the hair growth Hold a warm, wet wash cloth against the face first 2 / 4

Lather the face with soap instead of shaving cream - Answer Hold a warm, wet wash cloth against the face first

• The nurse aide is assisting a resident at mealtime. The resident grabs his throat and cannot speak.

What should the nurse aide do first?Try to get the resident to take a few sips of water through a straw Reach around from behind the resident to provide abdominal thrusts Pat the resident's back and then reach in his mouth to remove the blockage Ask the resident to take a deep breath and cough - Answer Reach around from behind the resident to provide abdominal thrusts

• Why should residents who are unable to change their own positions, have their positions changed by

staff at least every two hours?Correct residents' posture Improve the residents' breathing Promote circulation at pressure points Provide an opportunity for incontinent care - Answer Promote circulation at pressure points

• A nurse aide is assigned to a resident with Alzheimer's disease. The nurse aide notices that today the

resident is restless and is pacing a lot. The resident is also observed rubbing his stomach. The nurse aide should report this change to the nurse and Ask the resident when he had his last bowel movement Check if the resident is hungry or needs to go to the bathroom Try to keep the resident close to observe the resident throughout the shift Allow the resident to move around as long he does not harm the other residents - Answer Check if the resident is hungry or needs to go to the bathroom

• A resident is choking. The first response by the nurse aide should be to

Go find the charge nurse Get the suction machine Call emergency services (911) 3 / 4

Begin abdominal thrusts - Answer Begin abdominal thrusts

• When a resident is unable to stand, the resident's height is generally obtained by

Having coworkers hold the resident upright to allow for the measurement Adding the length of legs, chest, and neck/head to determine height Asking the resident's height and subtracting an inch for age-related shrinkage Taking the measurement from head to heels while the resident is flat in bed - Answer Taking the measurement from head to heels while the resident is flat in bed

• A resident who is Roman Catholic is dying. The resident comments that she has not been to

confession and she worries that she will die in a state of sin. Which of the following is the best response by the nurse aide?"Don't you think God knows you are in a nursing home?" "Would you like it arranged for a priest to visit you?" "Sounds like you are not ready to die." "Have you considered praying?" - Answer "Would you like it arranged for a priest to visit you?"

• An alert resident has requested to be left alone with her husband who is visiting. The resident closes

the door to her room. What should the nurse aide do?Allow the resident to be alone with her spouse Suggest that the husband take the resident home for a visit Explain that the facility's policies do not allow for this type of visiting Remind the resident that this is a nursing home and not a hotel - Answer Allow the resident to be alone with her spouse

• A resident likes to eat breakfast in the dining room with the other resident's. The resident is slow

when getting dressed each morning so the resident's friends are often leaving when the resident gets to the dining room. The nurse aide should Set out clothing that the resident can dress in more quickly Dress the resident to make sure the resident gets to breakfast earlier Ask if there is any help the resident would like in the morning

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