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1
When a resident has L-side weakness, what part of the sweater is put on first?
Right sleeve
Left sleeve
Resident's choice
2
Draw sheets are used to
Help keep residents warm
Make residents more comfortable
Reposition residents without causing shearing
Prevent the bed from getting wet from episodes of incontinence
3
A resident coughs and clears throat frequently during meals. Which diagnosis could this be a sign of:
Dehydration.
Parkinson's disease.
Dysphagia
Diabetes
4
Which of the following can be found on a state's CNA registry?
A CNA missed a required in-service training about abuse and neglect.
A CNA changed jobs without giving the proper amount of notice beforehand.
A CNA arrived late to work, after having been warned several times.
An investigation showing that abuse occurred while a CNA provided care.
5
Which of the following blood pressure measurements falls within the normal range?
89/72
112/68
157/110
142/90
6
How should a fracture pan be positioned?
With the handle toward the head of the bed
With the handle toward the foot of the bed
With the handle facing the side the NA is standing on
With the handle facing the hallway
7
Insulin reaction can be caused by
Too little food
A cerebrovascular accident
Too much food
Physical or emotional stress
8
To renew a Certification in SC CNA must meet which of the following?
Complete 24 hrs In-service in the 12 month prior to expiration.
Work 12 hrs during the 12 months prior to certification expiration.
Work 8 hrs as a paid CNA during 24 months prior to expiration.
Work 24 hr as paid CNA during the 24 months prior to expiration.
9
Which of the following is true of Transmission-Based Precautions?
Don't practice Standard Precautions if Transmission-Based Precautions used.
They are no longer used.
They are practiced in addition to Standard Precautions
They are exactly the same as Standard Precautions.
10
How often should an ostomy bag be emptied?
Three times per day
Every two days
Once per hour
Whenever stool is eliminated
11
Which is the term for a legal document that designates the care wanted if unable to make that decision for himself?
Protected health information
Code of ethics
Advance directive
Bill of Rights
12
Which type of toileting equipment is used for elimination for residents who cannot raise hips onto a regular bedpan?
Raised toilet seat
Fracture pan
Urinal
Portable commode
13
Slurring words could be an indication of which diagnosis?
CVA
COPD
ESRD
CHF
14
If a resident starts to fall, the best thing an NA can do is to
Widen her stance and bring the resident's body close to her
Catch the resident under the arms to stop the fall
Reverse the fall if the resident is less than halfway down
Lock her knees
15
Which of the following would be the
best
response when communicating with a non-English speaking resident?
Teach them English.
Speak more loudly than normal to be certain the resident understands.
Ask the charge nurse if there is an interpreter who can help.
Face the resident so that the resident can read the CNA's lips.
16
Which of the following is the correct procedure when providing mouth care for unconscious resident?
Use plenty of water to keep the mouth moist.
Turn resident's head to the side.
Use gloved fingers to hold the mouth open.
Do not apply a lip lubricant.
17
Which of the following is a guideline to follow when providing care for a resident with R-side CVA?
Do not talk to the resident as it is difficult for the resident to speak
Assist the resident to move slowly allowing time to adjust body position.
Complete tasks as soon as possible.
18
"FF" is written on a resident's chart. What does this indicate?
The resident is allowed to drink, but must be limited to the amount set.
The residents at risk of becoming dehydrated, needs to drink more fluids.
The resident is NPO and must receive fluids intravenously.
The resident is refusing fluids and needs to be forced to drink more.
19
The medical term for chest pain, pressure, or discomfort is
Angina pectoris
Ketoacidosis
Nitroglycerin
Atherosclerosis
20
The minimum number of hours to be eligible for certification in South Carolina?
80
100
125
75
21
What member of the care team might help a resident learn to use adaptive devices for eating or dressing?
Dietician
Occupational therapist
Charge nurse
Speech-language pathologist
22
When assisting residents who have had a stroke to eat, the NA should
Offer another bite of food before the resident has swallowed the last bite
Encourage the resident to eat quickly
Place food in the unaffected/stronger side of the resident's mouth
Place food just out of the resident's field of vision
23
To convert a closed bed to an open bed the following is done:
Linens are loosened to accept residents who are returning on stretcher.
Bed is completely made with the bedspread in place.
Linens are fan folded down to foot of the bed.
Linen is stripped for housekeeping to clean room/bed for new resident.
24
Which of the following shows the correct conversion of 4:00 p.m. to military time?
1400 hours
1700 hours
1500 hours
1600 hours
25
Which of the following is used when documenting the amount of fluid a resident drinks?
Millimeters
Inches
Cup
Feet
26
The definition of Ethics:
Protects peoples' privacy
The knowledge of right and wrong
Laws based on Ethics
Law established by the Government
27
Which of the following is true about sterile dressings?
They can be applied and changed by nursing assistants.
They are applied to closed wounds.
They are applied to open wounds.
They are applied to dry wounds.
28
What is the term for a device that replaces a missing body part?
Personal protective equipment
Prosthesis
Prone
Pronation
29
Which of the following is a common reason why a resident may be on a fluid-restricted diet?
The resident has heart disease.
The resident has chronic obstructive pulmonary disorder.
The resident has pressure ulcers.
The resident has urinary incontinence.
30
The serious condition that occurs when a person does not have enough fluid in the body is called
Dehydration
Edema
Fluid balance
Aspiration
31
Blood pressure is measured using a
Watch
Sphygmomanometer
Thermometer
Finger
32
Which of the following are initial signs and symptoms of HIV infection?
Flu like symptoms
Damage to the eyes
Poor circulation
Open sores called chancres on the penis
33
Which of the following temperature readings should be
reported immediately
as outside the normal range?
Axillary temperature of 99.6 F
Rectal temperature of 99.6 F
Oral temperature of 99.6
34
What is one of the first signs that a pressure ulcer is forming?
Skin that feels numb
Skin that feels cool
Skin that feels tight
Discoloration of the skin
35
In order to communicate with a resident who is hearing-impaired, the NA should
Shout and mouth words in an exaggerated way
Stand behind the resident when speaking
Face the resident directly when speaking
Use a high-pitched tone of voice
36
An employer must offer an NA a free vaccine for _________
Chicken Pox
Hepatitis B
HIV
Cancer
37
____ is the permanent and painful stiffening of a joint and muscle.
Laceration
Pressure ulcer
Contracture
Fracture
38
A resident experiences urinary incontinence when coughing, laughing, or sneezing. Which type of incontinence is this?
Urge
Stress
Mixed
Overflow
39
Barriers
to communication include which of the following?
NA speaks clearly using a professional tone of voice.
NA speaks the same language as the resident.
NA uses medical terminology with the resident.
NA asks the resident to repeat a sentence.
40
In which type of environment do microorganisms grow best?
Dark
Cold
Bright
Light
41
Objective information is
Information that the resident reported to the NA
Information that cannot be observed
Information collected using the senses
Information that is untrue
42
Which of the following is the
most accurate
site for measuring body temperature?
Mouth
Rectum
Armpit
Ear
43
Residents with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) have trouble with
Vision
Losing weight
Urination
Breathing
44
To best communicate with a visually-impaired resident, the NA should
Ask the resident to "see" what is in front of him
Identify herself when she enters the room
Touch the resident before identifying herself
Keep the lighting low at all times
45
An example of a physical restraint is
A wheelchair at the head of the bed
A bed with the blankets folded down to the foot of the bed
A bedside commode placed beside the bed
Raised side rails on a bed
46
Which of the following conditions do many older females experience due to the normal aging process?
Incontinence
Diabetes
Endometrial cancer resulting from menopause.
Brittle bones resulting from decreased estrogen resulting in calcium loss.
47
Where should the NA stand when helping a resident who is recovering from a stroke to walk?
On the resident's weaker side
On either side, but very close to the resident
On the resident's stronger side
A few feet in front of the resident
48
When noticing there is no urine in a catheter drainage bag what should the CNA do immediately?
Encourage a higher intake of fluids
Ask the resident to try to urinate.
Check the tubing for kinks.
Remove the catheter tube to check for holes or tears.
49
How many ounces is equal to 90 milliliters?
120 ounces
90 ounces
3 ounces
30 ounces
50
An appropriate resource for an NA to turn to if he is experiencing stress is
His resident's friends
His resident
His resident's family
Supervisor
