Cna Multiple Choice Questions

Front 1

The nurse aide can help meet the residents' social needs during meals by ?

Back 1

Helping start conversation between the residents.

Front 2

Residents have weaker bladder muscles, which causes ?

Back 2

This causes them to urinate more often.

Front 3

A resident has a UTI. The CNA answers the call light and the resident cries "I never wet the bed before." How should the CNA respond?

Back 3

"That's okay I'll offer you help to the bath room more often."

Front 4

A resident complains of chest pain. How should the CNA respond?

Back 4

"I will call a nurse now."

Front 5

The nurse aid suspects that a staff member is abusing a resident. How should the CNA respond?

Back 5

Report it to the charge nurse.

Front 6

When transferring an Asian resident out of bed the nurse aid notices the resident grimaces. When asked, the resident denies pain. How should the CNA evaluate this situation.

Back 6

The resident's cultural background may influence responses to pain.

Front 7

A resident's son complains to the nurse aid that the clothing his mother is wearing is dirty. How should the CNA respond?

Back 7

Offer to change his mother into a clean outfit.

Front 8

Your resident is confused and always eats food from the other residents trays. How should the CNA respond?

Back 8

Sit next to the resident at mealtime.

Front 9

When you're giving a bed bath you notice a red area on the residents shoulder. How should the CNA respond?

Back 9

Position the resident to avoid pressure on the shoulder. Never massage the area.

Front 10

Emend

Back 10

Aprepitant

Antiemetic; Substance P/Neurokinin 1 Receptor antagonist

Prevention of acute and delayed nausea and vomiting associated with moderately- and highly-emetogenic chemotherapy (in combination with other antiemetics); prevention of postoperative nausea and vomiting (PONV)

Front 11

A resident falls and hits his head on the floor, the resident is alert and can talk. How should a CNA respond?

Back 11

If his head is cut, you should call for help immediately.

Front 12

You discover a used razor in the shower room. What do you do with the razor?

Back 12

Place it in the sharps container.

Front 13

Your resident says he is feeling nauseous and has pain down both arms and into his jaw and is sweating. What's happening?

Back 13

The resident exhibits signs of a heart attack.

Front 14

You notice coffee spilled on the floor. What should you do?

Back 14

Clean up the spill.

Front 15

Your resident had a stroke. He is able to talk but has difficulty pronouncing some words; you can best communicate by?

Back 15

Giving the resident time to complete his sentences.

Front 16

You are taking care of a patient in a coma. What should you do?

Back 16

Talk to the patient while providing care.

Front 17

Your resident has her fist raised to strike out.

Back 17

Back away from the resident.

Front 18

Your resident dresses himself and sits at the nurses station his hair is not combed.

Back 18

Suggest he return to his room and comb his hair.

Front 19

Gloves should be worn when coming in contact with what?

Back 19

Saliva.

Front 20

While providing postmortem care to a resident, you should....?

Back 20

Treat the body with the same dignity as a living resident.

Front 21

Before you weigh your resident, you need to ??

Back 21

Change the residents wet incontinent brief.

Front 22

You enter a resident's room and find the resident in bed with her husband. What should you do?

Back 22

Apologize for interrupting and leave the room, closing the door for privacy.

Front 23

During lunch you notice most of the residents are not eating a certain food. What should you do?

Back 23

Report this to the charge nurse or the dietary supervisor.

Front 24

You notice while giving your resident a tub bath his under shirt was left in his room; he always wants to wear his under shirt. What should you do?

Back 24

Finish the bath. Dress the resident. Help with the under shirt when back in the residents room.

Front 25

Your resident insists on going out side. What should you do?

Back 25

Take the resident for a short walk.

Front 26

Your resident's 95-year old brother died. What should you do?

Back 26

Give the resident opportunities to talk about her brother.

Front 27

You answer the phone at the nurses' station. The caller wants to know about her neighbor. What should you do?

Back 27

Just state "I cannot give out the resident's information."

Front 28

You are about to shower a resident with dementia. When the water is turned on the resident screams. What should you do?

Back 28

Turn off the water and speak to the resident trying to create a calmer response.

Front 29

Your resident is on a toileting schedule for bladder retaining; the resident is requesting to use the bathroom more frequently. What should you do?

Back 29

Discuss the residents more frequent request with the charge nurse.

Front 30

Your resident with dementia asks is it lunch yet. What do you say?

Back 30

Ask "are you feeling hungry?."

Front 31

Which item is stored in the top draw?

Back 31

Toothpaste

Front 32

You're giving a resident a shower. You checked to make sure the temperature was safe what do you do next. What do you say?

Back 32

Ask the resident to check the water temperature for comfort.

Front 33

When caring for the resident with an indwelling urinary catheter, you should do what?

Back 33

Clean the area around the urinary meatus 2 times a day.

Front 34

Your resident has a catheter and collection bag. How do you measure it?

Back 34

Drain the urine into a measuring device.

Front 35

Measures to decrease incontinence include what?

Back 35

Answering the residents call light promptly.

Front 36

You enter your residents room you notice the resident on the floor having a seizure. What should you do?

Back 36

Try to protect the resident from possible injury move anything by her while calling for help.

Front 37

A resident with diabetes is asking for cake as an afternoon snack. What's your response?

Back 37

I will ask the charge nurse.

Front 38

Restraints should be used when?

Back 38

When ordered by a doctor.

Front 39

What increases the risk of skin break-down?

Back 39

Immobility.

Front 40

Personal protective equipment (PPE) includes what 3 things?

Back 40

Mask, gown, gloves

Front 41

Your resident offers you money for your care. How should you respond?

Back 41

Give a firm but courteous refusal of the money.

Front 42

When claiming your resident's dentures you should do what?

Back 42

Hold the dentures over the sink filled with water while brushing and rinsing to remove food particles.

Front 43

Your resident is vomiting. What's the danger and risk involved?

Back 43

It is dangerous to have them lay on their back and the bed flat. They're at risk of aspiration.

Front 44

Drinking fluids throughout the day helps the resident in what way?

Back 44

Helps the resident have regular soft bowel movements.

Front 45

You are told to encourage more fluids. What should you do?

Back 45

Ask the resident what they prefer to drink, offering them throughout the day.

Front 46

What is useful after feeding a resident?

Back 46

A hand sanitizer.

Front 47

When the charge nurse tells you your resident is dehydrated, what does that indicate?

Back 47

Your resident needs more fluids.

Front 48

Your resident is choking. What should you do?

Back 48

Perform the Heimlich.

Front 49

Which condition requires that the resident eat at regular meal times?

Back 49

Diabetes Mellitus

Front 50

A resident who has active tuberculosis (TB) will require what?

Back 50

Isolation.

Front 51

When dealing with stress, what can you do to relieve it?

Back 51

Take deep breaths.

Front 52

In some cultures people do not want to be touched in which areas?

Back 52

Private areas.

Front 53

In what culture is a sign of respect to look down or bow their head?

Back 53

Asian

Front 54

What do you do if you find a dementia patient wandering?

Back 54

Redirect their behavior and calmly return them to their room.

Front 55

What are the 5 stages of death?

Back 55

Denial, Anger, Bargaining, Depression, Acceptance.

Front 56

What is the last sense you lose at death?

Back 56

Hearing

Front 57

What is the leading cause of death in nursing homes?

Back 57

Infection

Front 58

What are standard precautions/

Back 58

Washing hands and wearing gloves.

Front 59

What is the average pulse rate?

Back 59

60 - 100 beats per minute.

Front 60

What is the average respiration rate?

Back 60

10 - 25 breaths per minute.

Front 61

What should you clean on your stethoscope?

Back 61

Ear pieces and lens.

Front 62

If you find a resident masturbating what should you do?

Back 62

Make sure they're in a private room and leave them alone.

Front 63

If a resident who wears glasses complains of blurred vision. What should you do first?

Back 63

Make sure the lenses are clean.

Front 64

If a resident is bed-ridden, how often should you change their position?

Back 64

Every two hours.

Front 65

If you are in a residents room and see a fire what is the first step?

Back 65

R - remove
A - Alarm
C - Contain
E - Extinguish

Front 66

How many people do you need for a Hoyer lift?

Back 66

Two people.

Front 67

What are the signs of a diabetic?

Back 67

Thirsty and hungry.

Front 68

What should you do if a resident keeps removing their heel pads?

Back 68

Place a pillow under the residents thighs to elevate their feet and report if to your supervising nurse.

Front 69

What is a clean catch?

Back 69

When collecting a urine sample, have the resident begin to urinate, then stop and wipe the area clean. Have them begin urinating once again catch and secure the sample.

Front 70

What are signs of approaching death?

Back 70

Breathing becomes more difficult
Circulation slows down
Urinary and bowel incontinence
Disorientation more apparent
Rise in body temperature
Excessive perspiration

Front 71

When you're in a resident's home/room, how do you show respect for their belongings?

Back 71

Do not move anything without permission.

Front 72

4 Things you should never do.

Back 72

1. Never give medication of any kind.
2. Never perform procedure that require sterile techniques.
3. Never prescribe/recommend treatments or home remedies
4. Never ignore an order/request. If you think its not within your job description, ask your supervising nurse.

Front 73

ADL

Back 73

Activities of Daily Living

Front 74

Ambulation

Back 74

To walk in an upright position

Front 75

Apnea

Back 75

Brief absence of breathing

Front 76

Aspiration

Back 76

Drawing foreign material into the respiratory tract, choking

Front 77

Auxiliary

Back 77

Taking temperature under the arm

Front 78

Biohazard Waste

Back 78

Bio = life
Hazard = dangerous
Items containing blood, body fluids or substances that may be harmful.

Front 79

CNA

Back 79

Certified Nursing Assistant

Front 80

CDC

Back 80

Center for Disease Control and Prevention

Front 81

Dementia

Back 81

Confused/disoriented

Front 82

DNR

Back 82

Do not resuscitate

Front 83

Esteem needs

Back 83

Needs that must be in order to have feelings of self-worth and privacy

Front 84

Empathy

Back 84

Ability to experience the feelings and thought of another person

Front 85

False imprisonment

Back 85

To restrict a person's movement

Front 86

Hypotension

Back 86

Low blood pressure measured consistently below 100/60

Front 87

Hypertension

Back 87

High blood pressure measured consistently above 140/90

Front 88

Nursing Care Plan

Back 88

An individualized care plan created by the nursing team to meet a residents nursing care needs.

Front 89

OBRA

Back 89

Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act 1987-1990

Front 90

Ombudsman

Back 90

A public official designated to investigate resident complaints

Front 91

OSHA

Back 91

Occupational Safety and Health Administration

Front 92

Respiration

Back 92

Act of breathing oxygen into the lungs and releasing carbon dioxide from the lungs.

Front 93

Rigor Mortis

Back 93

The stiffening of the body after death.