Practice Test

Front 1

Mr.Jones is unable to speak clealy or with meaning this evening. this may be due to?

Back 1

the amount of medication he is receiving

Front 2

when the nurse assistant utilizes the plan of care he/she should:

Back 2

Check activity calendar and plan care accordingly

Front 3

Mrs. Mason cannot hold a thermometer in her mouth or rectum. which method would you use to take mrs. Mason's temperature?

Back 3

Axillary

Front 4

Mr. Douglas is a resident who is usually cheerful, oriented and able to dress himself. when you go to his room, you discover he has slurred speech and cannot use his right arm you should:

Back 4

have him lie down and you ring the call light for the charge nurse

Front 5

A responsibility of the nurse assistant in preparing for the new resident would be:

Back 5

Greet the resident warmly and introduce yourself

Front 6

which of the following statements is not an effective communication skill?

Back 6

indicate that you are too busy to talk

Front 7

what is the oral temperature?

Back 7

95.0 to 98.6

Front 8

what is the rectal temperature?

Back 8

96.0 to 99.6

Front 9

In caring for MRS. Taylor who is experiencing confusion, you should:

Back 9

give her simple directions

Front 10

what is the axillary temperature?

Back 10

94.0 to 97.6

Front 11

what is the pulse temperature?

Back 11

50 to 100

Front 12

which body system is mainly responsible for maintaining posture?

Back 12

Skeletal

Front 13

what is the respirations?

Back 13

14 to 20

Front 14

what is sysolic/ Diastoic B/P?

Back 14

sysolic is 100 to 150
Diastoic is 60 to 90

Front 15

you are charting on a resident's chart and make an error. which one of the following examples is the procedure for correcting the error?

Back 15

Draw one line through the error, write the word "error" and place your initials by it

Front 16

which of the following statements best describes the term abuse?

Back 16

verbally shaming a resident who spits out their food

Front 17

To make a resident feel at home, you should:

Back 17

help personalize their room

Front 18

Defecation is the:

Back 18

passing of stools

Front 19

The correct definition of AD LIB is:

Back 19

As desired

Front 20

How should you perpare for MRS. Reed's arrival?

Back 20

Ensure the room is clean towels and has a pitcher of fresh water

Front 21

Which of the following emotions would you expect MRS. Reed to experience for the first few dats after her admission to the facility?

Back 21

Apprehensive about her admission to the facility

Front 22

during the admission process you are responsible for helping MRS. Reed get settled. which of the following tasks is the responsibility of the charge nurse rather than the nursing assistant?

Back 22

Reviewing the physician's orders for treatments and medications with the resident and her family.

Front 23

you are walking down the hall when you glance in Lori Jame's room. you see her, and bleeding profusely from the right wrist. what action would you, the nursing assisant, take first in this situation?

Back 23

After donning gloves from your pocket, apply firm pressure over the wound and elevate the arm above head level and call for help from your charge nurse

Front 24

Mr. Henderson walked to the dining room 15 minutes early and is sitting at his assigned table for breakfast. He is wearing only his tennis shoes and a pair of boxer shorts. How should the CNA respond?

Back 24

Bring a robe to MR.Henderson or assist him back to his room so he can dress for breakfast

Front 25

you are walking Terry lay in the hall when he says, "I feel weak". He begins to fall as you turn to take him back to his room. what is the BEST thing to do in this situation?

Back 25

Gently lower him to the Floor

Front 26

Each letter of "RACE" stand for:

Back 26

Remove the resident from danger, Activate the alarm. Clear the area, and Extinguish the fire.

Front 27

Abduction means to:

Back 27

move away from center of body

Front 28

Mrs. James has an area on her right heel that looks like a blister. This is sign of?

Back 28

stage II pressure ulcer

Front 29

The temperature in the shower or tub room should be kept between 75 and 80 F to:

Back 29

Meet the state and federal requirements.

Front 30

For lunch, MRS. Turner had 6oz of soup. How many cc of liquid is this?

Back 30

180

Front 31

Miss White, an Elderly lady who has lived in the facility for 5 years, has recently been diagnose with tuberlosis. she has been placed on transmission-based precautions. so tuberculosis is usually transmitted by?

Back 31

contaminated air

Front 32

when caring for Miss white, the CNA must always wear:

Back 32

A mask

Front 33

Generally, how many packets of thickener does it take to make 8 ounces of a thin liquid such as water thickened to a pudding consistency?

Back 33

3 packets

Front 34

when a CNA is assisting a resident to eat who has paralysis or muscle weakness of the mouth or throat, the resident should be:

Back 34

sitting upright and allowed plenty of time to chew.

Front 35

Mrs. Smith, a blind resident, is being served her tray. The nurse assistant should:

Back 35

Identify where the food and utensils are located on the tray in a clockwise manner

Front 36

When caring for a resident receiving oxygen, a CNA should:

Back 36

Check the tubing for kinks and disconnections