A person with a weak left arm wants to put on his or her sweater. You :

Help the patient put the sweater on his or her left arm first

A patient has an IV. The CNA knows they should report this right away:

Redness and swelling at the IV site

You note nonblanching redness on a patient's heels. What should you prioritize for this patient?

Place a pillow under the patient's calves to elevate the feet off the bed

Transmission based precautions are?

used in addition to standard precautions to prevent the spread of pathogens

care of a person's body after death

Which patient would benefit most from using an air-filled pressure-relieving mattress?

An immobile woman that weighs 80 pounds

When caring for a patient with osteoporosis you need to?

encourage weight-bearing exercise

The nurse is concerned a patient may be in acute renal failure. Which sign is likely raising this concern?

Small amounts of urine followed by no urine

The CNA is told that the patient is dyspneac. The CNA knows that "dyspnea" means:

Labored or difficult respirations

A patient has signs & symptoms of food poisoning. Which of the following is true?

Symptoms are subjective and signs are objective

Which statement about delirium is correct?

Infection, illness, and injury are common causes

The healthy adult has:

12 - 20 respirations per minute

A patient's O2 sat is 91%. The CNA knows they should be on oxygen which is laying next to them. What should the CNA do?

Place the oxygen back on the patient and recheck their O2 sat

Which statement reflects objective data?

Had a loose bowel movement that is black in color

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1
Intentionally attempting or threatening to touch a person's body without the persons consent is?
battery
slander
assault
libel
2
Signs and symptoms of dysphagia include all of the following except:
Coughing
Drooling
Confusion
Choking
3
You find a fire in a patient's room. What should you do first?
Close doors and windows
Sound the nearest fire alarm
Move the person to a safe area
Get the nearest fire extinguisher
4
A delusion is:
A state of temporary mental confusion
A false disorder of the mind
Seeing, hearing, smelling or feeling something that is not real
A false belief
5
A person with a weak left arm wants to put on his or her sweater. You :
Help the patient put the sweater on his or her right arm first
grasp the sweater at the shoulders and pull downward
Put the sweater on the right arm; then pull and stretch the left sleeve
Help the patient put the sweater on his or her left arm first
6
A patient has an IV. The CNA knows they should report this right away:
Redness and swelling at the IV site
The pump is beeping and says "low battery"
IV bag is 1/4 full
The patient needs to use the bathroom
7
A patient passed a kidney stone and damaged the mucosal lining of the urethra. What is likely to develop?
Pyelonephritis
Hematuria
Cystitis
Urostomy
8
You note nonblanching redness on a patient's heels. What should you prioritize for this patient?
Place a pillow under the patient's calves to elevate the feet off the bed
Assist the nurse with applying a wound dressing to the patient's heels
Ensure the patient is only in side lying or prone positions
Have the patient do ankle pump exercises to increase blood flow
9
Which mental health condition is known for causing patients emotions to be variable?
Phobia
Depression
Anxiety
Bipolar Disorder
10
These precautions are used by health care workers when caring for patients with highly transmissible diseases:
Airborne Precautions
DRO precautions
Transmission-based precautions
Standard precautions
11
The least accurate way to take a temperature:
Temporal
Oral
Tympanic
Axillary
12
A patient with heart failure most likely has a what type of diet ordered?
Carbohydrate controlled diet
Low sodium diet
Regular diet
Low fat diet
13
A patient has dyspnea. Which position will be the most comfortable for this person?
Lateral
Sims
Prone
Semi-fowlers
14
Transmission based precautions are?
used in addition to standard precautions to prevent the spread of pathogens
the same as standard precautions
used when hand hygiene is not possible
precautions for patients with compromised immune systems
15
Orthostatic vital signs may be ordered for a patient who is:
Confused
Nauseous
Having chest pain
Dizzy
16
The blood vessel/artery most commonly used for taking a pulse:
Femoral Artery
Carotid Artery
Radial Artery
Brachial Artery
17
Postmortem care is:
care of a person's body after death
care of a dying person
care of a person once they sign a DNR
when the body is sent to a funeral home
18
The CNA is recording a patient's fluid intake. Which item should the CNA record?
Mashed potatoes
Watermelon
Intravenous fluids
Chocolate ice cream
19
What time is 1100
2:00 AM
11:00 AM
11:00 PM
1:00 PM
20
Which patient would benefit most from using an air-filled pressure-relieving mattress?
A man recovering from major abdominal surgery
An immobile woman that weighs 80 pounds
A diabetic patient with part of their foot amputated
A patient with liver disease who is jaundice
21
This type of question is focused on gathering information about a certain topic
clarifying
direct
indirect
open-ended
22
Which is not a correct way to identify a patient?
Date of birth
Patient Identification Number (ID)
Patient name
Room number
23
When caring for a patient with osteoporosis you need to?
restrain them to the bed
encourage weight-bearing exercise
use less staff for repositioning
help them change positions quickly
24
You put a patient in High-Fowlers and know that is how many degrees?
30-45
45-60
60-90
0-30
25
Which of the following terms means an elevated body temperature?
Axillary
Febrile
Afebrile
Diaphoretic
26
The skills that a nursing assistant is legally permitted to perform:
Scope of practice
State nurse practice act
Daily tasks
Job description
27
Patients in restraints need to be checked every___ minute(s) and have them removed at least every____ hour(s)
30 4
60 4
5 1
15 2
28
These precautions are used by healthcare workers when caring for all patients:
Negative pressure precautions
DRO Precautions
Contact Precations
Standard Precautions
29
The nurse is concerned a patient may be in acute renal failure. Which sign is likely raising this concern?
Constipation
Sudden increase in urine flow
Renal calculi
Small amounts of urine followed by no urine
30
A patient reports chest pain and is experiencing difficulty breathing. What is the immediate priority?
Assist the patient to the chair
Raise the head of the bed
Keep the head of the bed flat
Turn the patient to their left side
31
The CNA is told that the patient is dyspneac. The CNA knows that "dyspnea" means:
Labored or difficult respirations
Higher respiratory rate than normal
A decreased rate and depth of breathing
A lower respiratory rate than normal
32
Diaphoretic means:
Sweating a lot
Having difficulty breathing
Anxious
Having extra fluid in the legs
33
Which of the following are signs of hypoglycemia
confusion
frequent urination
increased thirst
fruity breath
34
Which of the following values should be reported to the RN immediately?
A pulse of 60
Respiratory rate of 20
Blood pressure of 104/62
O2 saturation of 88%
35
A patient has dementia. The patient's wife states, "I wonder if he will recover". Which of the following is true?
There is no cure for dementia
Aggresive medical treatment cures some patients who have demential
Dementia follows a highly predictable course in all patients
Dementia can spontaneously resolve in a small number of patients
36
You must still wash your hands, even if you use these:
Hand sanitizer
A mask
Scissors
Gloves
37
If a patient weighs 210 lbs., at least how many staff are needed to laterally transfer them?
4
3
2
1
38
A patient has signs & symptoms of food poisoning. Which of the following is true?
Symptoms are objectice and signs are subjective
Symptoms are subjective and signs are objective
Vomiting and diarrhea are subjective and nausea is objective
Nausea and vomiting are objective and diarrhea is subjective
39
Who can provide toe nail care to a patient with Type II-DM?
Certified Nurse's Assistant
Unlicensed Assistive Personnel
Registered Nurse
Registered Dietitian
40
A CNA finds a patient on the ground in an awkward position. What should the CNA do first?
Assist them back to bed
Call the nurse
Ask them why they got out of bed without assistance
Take their vital signs
41
The best way to stop the chain of infection is:
Bathing patients daily
Taking a shower before work
Offering oral hygiene
Washing your paws
42
You know when caring for a patient at end of life, that this sense is believed to be the last to stop functioning
hearing
sight
touch
taste
43
Which statement about delirium is correct?
Infection, illness, and injury are common causes
It is permanent
You cannot die from it
It occurs gradually
44
The healthy adult has:
10 - 22 respirations per minute
a minimum of 3 cats
12 - 20 respirations per minute
10 - 14 respirations per minute
45
A patient is undergoing a ureterostomy. What diagnosis does the CNA anticipate this patient has?
Urethritis
Kidney stones
Renal failure
Bladder cancer
46
When bathing a patient, gloves should be worn when washing their:
Perineal area
Chest and abdomen
Legs and back
Face
47
A patient's O2 sat is 91%. The CNA knows they should be on oxygen which is laying next to them. What should the CNA do?
Turn off the oxygen and continue with vital signs
Nothing, their O2 sat is normal so they don't need oxygen anymore
Notify the nurse immediately
Place the oxygen back on the patient and recheck their O2 sat
48
Where does a cane go for a patient with left sided leg weakness?
Patient must use a walker
Left hand
Right hand
Either hand
49
Which statement reflects objective data?
States their knee pain has improved since earlier that morning
Had a loose bowel movement that is black in color
Feels the urge to urinate but is unable
Occasional nausea that becomes worse after meals
50
Which is not one of the 5 rights of delegation?
Right person
Right compensation
Right task
Right circumstances
51
Which of the following is NOT a portal of entry?
Respiratory tract
Open wound
Mucous membranes
Intact skin
52
Which factor increases older adults risk for burns?
Poor nutritional status and low fluid intake
Decreased sensation
A large body mass index
A history of needing to be physically restrained
53
Elderly patients bathe how many times a week?
4
7
2
1
54
A patient has a PEG tube with continuous tube feedings running. What should you do to decrease the risk of aspiration?
Keep the patient in a supine position
Turn their head to the left
Keep the head of the bed at or above 30 degrees
Lay them on their right side
55
Your patient's heart rate is 56. They are:
Bradycardic
Hypertensive
Tachycardic
Hypotensive
56
When taking a 2-step blood pressure you inflate the cuff _______ mmHg more than your palpated result
50
10
30
20
57
What action best illustrates nonverbal communication?
Using sign language to communicate with a deaf person
A person who has a developmental disability and is nonverbal
Gently touching a patient on the shoulder for reassurance
Recording vital sign measurements in a client's chart
58
Nonverbal communication includes all of the following except:
eye contact
body language
tone
facial expressions
59
Which signs raise suspicion of potential abuse?
Loosing interest in activities, crying frequently, excessive sleeping
Poor personal hygiene, weight loss, unexplained bruises, chaffing
Cold, clammy skin, pale appearance, vomiting
Confusion, combative behaviors, use of verbal obscenities, sundowning
60
An early sign of dementia is:
Keeps loosing common objects
Significant personality changes
Disoriented to time and place
Loosing the ability to walk independently
61
A patient returns from hemodialysis. A change in which vital sign is expected but should also be reported?
Oxygen saturation
Temperature
Respiratory rate
Blood pressure
62
Your patients Systolic BP is 120 and their Diastolic BP is 80. How do you write that out
120 mmHg / 80
120/80
120 mm Hg / 80 mmHg
120/80 mmHg
63
RN's can delegate to all of the following except?
Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA's)
Unlicensed Assistive Personnel (UAP)
Doctors
Liscensed Practical Nurses (LPN's)
64
You are walking the halls with Mr. Jones. He suddenly feels faint and starts to fall. What do you do?
hold him up by grabing his arms
step aside so he does not hit you on his way down
push him up against the wall
slowly guide him to the floor
65
A pt. has an order for blood glucose checks ACHS. The CNA knows that the patient should have their blood glucose taken:
Every 6 hours
When they wake up, and at bedtime
Before meals and at bedtime
After meals
66
What is the minium number of persons that you need to operate a mechanical lift?
3
4
2
1
67
Where can you find feeding instructions for your patient?
Care Plan
Flow Sheet
Medication Administration Record (MAR)
Patient Chart
68
COPD interferes with:
blood flow
gas exchange
inhalation
exhalation
69
A CNA fails to reposition a patient frequently. The patient develops a pressure ulcer. The CNA commited:
Neglect
Battery
Assault
Abandonment
70
Which of the following is true regarding dentures?
They are slippery when wet
They are not easily breakable
They need to be soaked once per week
You do not need to wear gloves when cleaning them
71
When handling linens, the CNA should always:
Hold linens away from their uniforms
Place the soiled linens on the floor
Return any unused linens to the closet to cut down on extra laundry
Shake dirty linens in the air to remove wrinkles
72
When taking an apical-radial pulse, the difference between the two pulse rates is known as the:
heart rate
radial rate
pulse deficit
positive pulse
73
How long should you wait to take an oral temperature if the patient has recently smoked and/or drank hot or cold fluids?
20 to 30 minutes
2 hours
1 hour
10 minutes
74
The person responsible for the entire nursing team in a facility:
Director of Nursing
CEO
Nurse Manager
Charge Nurse
75
How many glassess of water per day are needed to promote regular bowel movements (BMs)?
6 - 8
2 - 4
4 - 6
More than 8
76
You can refuse to do a delegated task when:
It is near the end of your shift and you want to leave
You are too busy with other tasks
The task is not in your job description
You are not familiar with the task
77
Who can order restraints to be used on a patient?
Physician
Physical Therapist (PT)
Registered Nurse (RN)
Unlicensed Assistive Personnel (UAP)
78
When moving a person in segments you start with the?
trunk
head and shoulders
lower body
legs and feet
79
Which item do you remove first when leaving a DRO room?
Gown
Mask
Eyewear
Gloves
80
To suspend the ball in the incentive spirometer, the patient:
Exhales
Swallows
Coughs
Inhales
81
Which of the following patient positions require a physician's order?
Prone
Supine
Trandelenburg
Semi-Fowlers
82
A patient needs supplemental oxygen. Who is responsible for making the decision and placing the order?
Physical therapist
CNA
Nurse
Doctor
83
Hemoptysis is:
Excessive coughing
Wheezing
Pus in sputum
Bloody sputum
84
A contracture is:
A decrease in muscle size
The loss of muscle strength from inactivity
A blood clot in the muscle
The lack of joint mobility from tightening / shortening of a muscle
85
When performing a bed bath, the water temperature should be:
110 - 115*F
100 - 105 *F
105*F
115* F
86
Asepsis is defined as:
A urinary tract infection
A pathogenic infection
The absence of all microbes
The absence of disease causing germs
87
When weighing a patient, it is important to weigh them:
After each meal
After breakfast
Before bed
At the same time every day
88
Mr Smith has a DNR order and does not want life saving measures. You :
Respect his decision and support his right to self-determination
Ask his family to speak with him and to change his mind
Tell the spiritual advisor of the decision
Explain to Mr Smith why he should have lifesaving measures
89
A hospital acquired infection (HAI) is also known as a:
nosocomial infection
doctor infection
acquired illness
bad luck illness
90
The skin is important because it:
prevents airborne pathogens from entering the body
helps maintain fluid balance in the body
produces energy for the body's use
helps absorb moisture from the environment into the body
91
What are a group of behaviors, feelings and thoughts that people with dementia can experience as the sun sets?
sundowning
coma
sunrising
delirium
92
Which of the following has a negative impact on the respiratory system?
Coughing
Deep breaths throughout the day
Immobility
Having a deep vein thrombosis
93
You are caring for a patient who is unconscious, your patient needs mouth care:
Every 6 hours
Daily
A minimum of every 2 hours
During AM and PM care
94
When taking a rectal temperature, how far should you insert the thermometer into the rectum?
2 inches
1/2 inch
1 inch
1.5 inches
95
A chemical is spilled. Which source should you consult to determine the best method to clean up this spill?
OSHA
SDS
FDA
OBRA
96
This federal law mandated training for all CNAs:
State Nurse Practice Act
State CNA registry
OSHA
OBRA
97
Quality care is_____________?
people-centered
unsafe
ineffective
slow
98
What is meant by the term, burping an ostomy pouch?
emptying the appliance to remove stool
cleaning the appliance
replacing the appliance
opening the appliance to release collected air
99
Fluid balance means:
Equal distribution of water throughout body tissues
Small amounts of fluids offered at regular intervals
A balanced diet
Equal amounts of intake and output
100
When doing oral care with a patient, you need to wear:
Gloves
Gown
Mask
Face shield

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