Resident has an indwelling catheter. What should CNA report to charge nurse immediately?

Resident complains of pain and burning

CNA sees charge nurse swallow medication that belongs to a resident. CNA should...

Report nursing incident to administrator or DON

Resident is using tissues and CNA sees used tissues on floor,bed,table.Infection control?

CNA should attach paper bag to resident's bed for tissues

Which of the following is a task performed by the CNA?

Giving input to resident's care plan and needs

Resident tells CNA he is going to kill himself. What should CNA do?

Stay with the resident and call for help

Resident is being D/Ced from nursing home and tells CNA he is worried. What is BEST response?

Encourage resident to talk about his feelings

CNA observes a male resident kissing a confused resident who is crying. CNA should FIRST?

immediately provide for resident's safety and comfort

Resident is dehydrated. CNA's assignment says "force fluids." CNA should...

Increase the resident's fluid intake

All of you are going to pass your CNA certification because...

You will study and practice at home and have worked hard, You've been given a challenge to get an "A", Mrs. Workman is the best CNA teacher ever, You all have wonderful hearts and its been a fun semester!

CNA is cleaning resident's closet and finds moldy food and throws it away. Resident is angry.

CNA asks "Why are you saving this food?Do you get hungry?"

Resident is lying on floor having a seizure. CNA walks into room. CNA FIRST should...

Move objects that could injure the resident and support head

Resident is grieving over death of her husband. How can CNA BEST offer support to her?

Encourage resident to express her feelings

When performing catheter care the CNA should?

Cleanse the perineal area before the catheter

Resident was given stuffed animal as a gift and wants to keep it with her most times.CNA should

let her hold the stuffed animal whenever she wants to

CNA observes new resident frightened and upset before bed due to a dark room. BEST response?

"I will leave the door open so the light can come in"

CNA is called from residents bedside. Resident screams "I'm too old to be left alone.CNA should

Sat "I'm sorry I had to leave. Can I help you now?"

CNA wants to get a resident involved in her own care. What would BEST encourage involvement?

"Do you want to take your bath now or after breakfast?"

CNA realizes from assignment sheet that resident hasn't had a BM in 3 days. CNA should...

Report the findings to the charge nurse

Resident tells CNA that her hearing aid isn't working. What should CNA do FIRST

Check to see that the hearing aid is turned on

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1
Residents who are in restraints have increased risk of...
developing pressure sores
developing pneumonia
developing diabetes
falling
2
Resident has an indwelling catheter. What should CNA report to charge nurse immediately?
Urine in collection bad is hanging below level of bladder
Resident complains of pain and burning
Resident tells CNA that he hates the catheter
Urine in collection bag is clear and light yellow
3
Which of the following vital signs should be reported immediately?
After eating: 97.0-64-20
Resting: 98.8-72-13
Resting: 98.6-98-32
After exercise: 98.2-100-26
4
CNA is caring for a resident who wandered to another unit. What is MOST helpful response?
"Don't you realize I have a lot to do?"
"How did you get over here?"
"Don't you know where you belong?"
"Let me walk with you"
5
CNA sees charge nurse swallow medication that belongs to a resident. CNA should...
Suggest the nurse get help immediately
Ignore incident because charge nurse might get CNA fired
Tell resident's family that charge nurse is stealing meds
Report nursing incident to administrator or DON
6
Resident is using tissues and CNA sees used tissues on floor,bed,table.Infection control?
CNA should ask resident to throw used tissues in the toilet
CNA should attach paper bag to resident's bed for tissues
CNA should pick up the used tissues in resident's room daily
CNA should report resident's behavior to resident council
7
Which of the following is a task performed by the CNA?
Changing sterile pressure ulcer dressing
Notifying resident's family of changes in resident status
Taking orders from resident's physician
Giving input to resident's care plan and needs
8
Resident tells CNA he is going to kill himself. What should CNA do?
Nothing, because people who threat usually dont kill selves
Call resident's family and ask them to come sit with them
Tell the resident that things aren't as bad as they seem
Stay with the resident and call for help
9
Resident is being D/Ced from nursing home and tells CNA he is worried. What is BEST response?
Tell the resident he should be happy to leave nursing home
Tell the resident not to worry as things will work out fine
Encourage resident to talk about his feelings
Suggest to resident to ignore his worries
10
CNA observes a male resident kissing a confused resident who is crying. CNA should FIRST?
immediately provide for resident's safety and comfort
confront male resident and discuss why he can't do that
notify administrator or DON
contact the state inspecting agency
11
When caring for a resident with dentures, the CNA should?
Place dentures in cool water
Place dentures in unconscious resident's mouth for oral care
Place dentures on clean paper towel
Place dentures in warm water
12
Resident is diabetic. Signs of low blood sugar?
increased thirst
increased appetite
increased urination
shakiness
13
Resident is dehydrated. CNA's assignment says "force fluids." CNA should...
Give liquids with meals only
Decrease the resident's fluid intake
Increase the resident's fluid intake
Measure output
14
All of you are going to pass your CNA certification because...
You will study and practice at home and have worked hard
You've been given a challenge to get an "A"
Mrs. Workman is the best CNA teacher ever
You all have wonderful hearts and its been a fun semester!
15
CNA is assisting resident with lunch. Resident grabs throat and can't speak. FIRST thing...
Keep resident warm by putting a blanket on him
Offer the resident a drink
Place the resident on the floor and elevate his feet
Perform the Heimlich maneuver
16
CNA is cleaning resident's closet and finds moldy food and throws it away. Resident is angry.
CNA asks "Why are you saving this food?Do you get hungry?"
CNA should say "This moldy food smells awful."
CNA should say "Hiding food is against health laws."
CNA says "You should eat your meals so youre not hungry"
17
Resident had a stroke and has weakness on right side.What side should CNA stand on to help walk
Stand on resident's right side
Stand in front of resident
Stand behind the resident
Stand on resident's left side
18
Which of the following do NOT assist a resident who is having constipation?
decreased fluid intake
increased exercise
increased fluid intake
increased fiber diet
19
Resident is lying on floor having a seizure. CNA walks into room. CNA FIRST should...
Restrain the resident's arms
Place a padded tongue blade between her teeth
Put a screen around the resident for privacy
Move objects that could injure the resident and support head
20
Resident is grieving over death of her husband. How can CNA BEST offer support to her?
Change the subject when resident speaks about husband
Leave resident alone as much as possible
Tell the resident about CNAs own experiences with death
Encourage resident to express her feelings
21
When performing catheter care the CNA should?
Cleanse the perineal area before the catheter
Use a plain, not soapy washcloth
Cleanse the catheter at least 3 inches from the meatus
Cleanse the catheter before the perineal area
22
Resident was given stuffed animal as a gift and wants to keep it with her most times.CNA should
Ask her relatives to take the stuffed animal home
let her hold the stuffed animal whenever she wants to
suggest that she will keep the stuffed animal on windowsill
Explain that adults do not hold stuffed animals
23
CNA observes new resident frightened and upset before bed due to a dark room. BEST response?
"You will soon get used to sleeping in the dark"
"I will leave the door open so the light can come in"
"Darkness can't hurt you"
"As old as you are, you should not be afraid"
24
What is the BEST source of information about care a CNA needs to give to a resident?
The residents plan of care
The residents family
The residents roommate
Other CNAs on the unit
25
CNA is called from residents bedside. Resident screams "I'm too old to be left alone.CNA should
Say "You're fine, don't carry on like this."
Sat "I'm sorry I had to leave. Can I help you now?"
Say "I understand, but I have other things to do."
Say "Why don't you forget it and rest awhile?"
26
CNA wants to get a resident involved in her own care. What would BEST encourage involvement?
"I want to brush your hair right now"
"Do you want to take your bath now or after breakfast?"
"Stop feeling sorry for yourself"
"Its time for us to eat our breakfast"
27
CNA realizes from assignment sheet that resident hasn't had a BM in 3 days. CNA should...
Sit the resident on the toilet until he has a BM
Report the findings to the charge nurse
Give the resident an enema
Ignore the problem
28
While making rounds at 3:00am the CNA hears resident crying softly. How should CNA respond?
Tell the resident that everything is fine to cheer her up
Ask the resident what is wrong
Tell the resident that everything will be better in the am
Pretend not to notice that the resident is crying
29
Resident tells CNA that her hearing aid isn't working. What should CNA do FIRST
Turn up the volume
Change the battery
Check to see that the hearing aid is turned on
Tell the charge nurse
30
A resident is lying in bed and becomes SOB. CNA should call for help FIRST and THEN...
Ask the resident to breathe more deeply
Take residents vital signs
Raise the foot of the bed
Raise the head of the bed

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