CNA WRITTEN TEST QUESTIONS

CNA WRITTEN TEST QUESTIONS

The CORRECT ANSWER is A. Standing behind him and using a transfer belt protects both the client and the aide. - CORRECT ANSWER

When assisting a client in learning to use a walker, it is important to:

• stand behind him and use a transfer belt.
• put padding all the way around the top rim.
• let him walk by himself so he gains independence.
• let him practice using the walker on the day he is discharged.

The CORRECT ANSWER is B. Urinary retention refers to an inability to urinate.Retention of urine is a symptom that should be reported to the charge nurse as soon as it is noted. - CORRECT ANSWER Urinary retention refers to

• a normal output of urine.
• an inability to urinate.
• Incontinence.
• a large output of urine

The CORRECT ANSWER is A. Because of this aspect of hearing loss, the aged hear well if you lower your voice. Shouting in a high-pitched voice does not help. - CORRECT ANSWER Normal hearing loss in aging is usually related to the ability to hear 1 / 3

• high-pitched sounds.
• loud sounds.
• all sounds.
• rapid speech.

The CORRECT ANSWER is D. A confused patient may answer to any name or lie down in any bed. - CORRECT ANSWER The best way to safely identify your patient is by

• asking his name.
• calling his name and waiting for his response.
• checking the bed plate.
• checking the name tag

The CORRECT ANSWER is A. The nurse aide should report it to the charge nurse.Nurse aides cannot order a procedure or increase fluids. Anything unusual must be reported to the nurse in charge. - CORRECT ANSWER Mrs. Jones is on a bowel and bladder training program. She has not had a bowel movement for three days. What should the nurse aide do?

• Report it to the charge nurse.
• Give the patient an enema.
• Offer prune juice.
• Increase fluids. 2 / 3

The CORRECT ANSWER is C. The proper medical abbreviation for before meals is a.c. - CORRECT ANSWER The proper medical abbreviation for before meals is

• p.c.
• b.i.d.
• a.c.
• t.i.d.

The CORRECT ANSWER is B. The proper medical term for high blood pressure is hypertension - CORRECT ANSWER The proper medical term for high blood pressure is

• diabetes.
• hypertension.
• hypotension.

D. CVA.

The CORRECT ANSWER is D. A mechanical soft diet is easy to chew, swallow, and digest. - CORRECT ANSWER A patient who has difficulty chewing or swallowing will need what type of diet?

• clear liquid
• low residue
• bland
• mechanical soft
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