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Certified Nursing Assistant State Exam
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- What part of the hand washing procedure gets rid of germs/pathogens? Ans>> - Friction
- When feeding a resident, who chooses what he or she is fed next? Ans>> The resident
- What is it called when you see someone else commit an unsafe action, or harm or put a resident in danger and you do not report it? Ans>> Aiding and abetting
- What should a CNA do if they smell alcohol on the breath of a coworker? Ans>> Tell the nurse
- There are 4 resident call lights on, which one is the biggest emergency that the nurse needs to be told about? Ans>> a. Resident is thirsty b. Resident needs to urinate
c. Resident has been sitting in the wheelchair a long time and wants to go back to bed Answer d. Resident who has shortness of breath
- A resident has respirations of 32bpm. What is the medical term for this? Ans>> - Tachypnea
- A resident is complaining of a headache, sissiness and his skin is cold and clammy. They are probably experiencing what condition? Ans>> Hypoglycemia
- "Warm and dry - Blood sugar High" "Cold and clammy-Eat some candy"
- What is the main focus for the resident in RESTORATIVE CARE?
collected specimen out of the room? Ans>> Double bag the specimen
- A resident has asked to use the urinal so you give it to him. What should you tell him to do when he is finished using the urinal? Ans>> Put on the call light. Not put the urinal on the bedside table
- In what type of urine specimen does the perineal area need to be cleaned before collecting the sample to reduce the number of microbes? Ans>> - Midstream/clean catch
- What type of urine specimen is used for routine urinalysis and requires no special procedures for collection? Ans>> Random urine specimen
- Why is the first voided urine discarded when starting a 24hour urine collection? Ans>> The 24 hour urine test has to be started with an empty bladder
- What is one of the essential procedures when collecting a 24 hour urine test? Ans>> Keep the urine refrigerated on ice during the entire time
- A CNA goes into a room after it is cleaned by housekeeping and finds disinfectant left in the room. What should the CNA do? Ans>> Remove from the room and call housekeeping
- Where do you position the pillow when you are removing a resident up in the bed? (When you are pulling someone up towards the head of the bed). Ans>> Put the pillow at the head of the bed by the headboard so the resident doesn't hit his head
- When changing the linen in the resident's bed and there is still on the pad, what should you do? Ans>> Wear gloves and roll the linen with the stool on it AWAY from you.
- You are assisting your nurse with resident who is showing signs and symptoms of shock. The nurse is controlling the bleeding and maintaining an open airway. The resident is lying down. What can you do to assist the nurse? Ans>> Elevate the feet 6-12 inches. This helps the blood flow back to the vital organs and the
has been on the arm too long? Ans>> Cyanosis (The skin area could be pale and white (bluish). There could also be pain, numbness and shivering)
- The resident has a fever and the nurse is giving the resident ibuprofen to help bring the fever down. What can a CNA do that will also help the resident? Ans>> Encourage Fluids
- If a resident is unable to ambulate to the toilet, what is used to allow him to have a normal sitting position for elimination? Ans>> A bedside commode
- When are side rails considered restraints? Ans>> When the resident can't lower them on his own
- The resident has a security device that is to be secured to his clothes. How should it safely be applied? Ans>> It needs to be secured with a quick release clip
- The CNA is asked to assist a resident with his ostomy care. The colostomy bag has stool in it and needs to be tempted. How does the CNA help dispose of the stool? Ans>> Have the resident sit on the toilet, open the end of the Ostomy pouch and empty it into the toilet.
- The CNA is instructed to have the resident sit up and have him dangle his legs. He has a weak side. What side should you get up on? Ans>> On the strong side.
- When applying antiemboletic stocking on a resident, what position should the resident be in? Ans>> Supine
- Where does the CNA stand when applying anti emboletoic stocking? Ans>> To- wards the end of the bed at the side after raising the bed to waist level to help use
good body mechanics. Feet 18-24 inches apart.
- Where does the opening on the antiemboletic stockings go? Ans>> Follow the manufacturer's instructions. Most go on top of the foot below the toes, but can go under the toes. The opening is used to check for circulation.
- If a resident is weighed in pounds (lbs), how do you convert the weight to kilograms (kg)? Ans>> Multiply the weight in pounds by 2.2 - 1lb = 2.2kg
- A CNA's responsibilities and care with burn patients is to
Ans>> Apply a cold, wet cloth to the burn site. Do not apply any type of medication or dressings with ointments.
- What information is found on a patient's wristband/identification band? Ans>> - Person's NAME. ROOM and BED NUMBER, BIRTHDATE, AGE, DOCTOR and any other Identifying info - NOT DIAGNOSIS
- When a resident is being discharge, which of the following would be a CNA's responsibility? Ans>> a. give the resident his medication b. get his valuables out of the safe c. inform the resident what he should do when he gets home.
day. Diabetics need to eat meals at regular times each day. It needs to be reported to the nurse what the resident did and did not eat.
- When applying a hot pack to an area on a body, what occurs with the circulation? Ans>> Blood vessels dilate and the blood flow increases to the area.
- Why the gloves put on when doing perineal care? Ans>> To protect yourself from potential infectious materials-body fluids, secretions and blood.
- What does a CNA need to know about the body temperature of an elderly person? Ans>> An elderly person can have a normal temperature of 97.6º degrees.
- A resident is on isolation precautions. He is eating meals in his room. Before removing the food tray from the room, what do you need to do? Ans>> The tray is put in a leak proof biohazard bag. It should be double bagged if the outside of the bag is wet, soiled or may be contaminated.
- You are taking a resident's BP and the resident is alert and oriented. He requests to know what his BP is. What should you do? Ans>> The resident has the right to know any information, but always report any request for information to the nurse.
- Which of the following is the correct way to apply a transfer belt? Ans>> a. Below the breast with the buckle in the back
b. Below the breast, lower on the ribs Answer c. *Apply at the waist with the buckle off to the side
- A CNA is getting a confused resident up in the morning. Which of the fol- lowing is correct with assisting the resident with dressing? Ans>> Allow the resident 2 choices of tops and 2 choices of bottoms
- How do you assist a resident to sit up in bed? Ans>> Raise the bed to a sitting position
- A resident you are assisting has concussion. You are toiling him. He asks you to leave him along while he is in the bathroom. What should you do? Ans>> Never leave a resident who is confused alone for safety reasons
- You have dirty laundry to remove from a resident's room. Which of the following is most correct? Ans>> a. Shake it to get the extra crumbs off
b. Fold the linen inwards towards our body c. Carry it to the dirty utility room and then put it in a bag. Answer Ans>>
d. *Put it in a bag in the room and then carry it to the soiled utility room
- A resident is always confused and calls you by her daughter's name. Which of the following actions should you take? Ans>> a. Kindly correct her each time and tell her your name
Answer is b. *Clean it up using the blood cleanser used by the facility c. Use soap and water to clean it d. Test the blood before doing anything
- You find extra clean linen on one side of a resident's room that has not been used. There are 2 residents in the same room. What is the correct thing to do with it? Ans>> a. Return it to the linen room since it hasn't been used b. Since it's the same room, you can use the lined for either resident
c. Check with the nurse to see what you should do. Answer is Ans>> d *Remove it from the room and place it in the soiled utility room
- When you enter a resident's room it feels cold.The resident is complaining and the thermostat reads 62 when it is set at 68 degrees. What is the best action to take? Ans>> Notify the supervisor that the thermostat may
- What is a reality orientation action that you can use? Ans>> Tell the resident the date and the time.
- The CNA is attempting to communicate with a resident in the late stage of AD. Which of the following would the most effective communication tool? Ans>> a. Have the resident draw a picture of his past life b. Don't attempt to communicate as he is unable to process anything that is happen- ing
c. Encourage the resident to talk about his past live on the farm Answer is d.*Show the resident pictures of farm life
- What is important in 24 hour urine test?
Ans>> Discard the first urine
- How do you address a resident? Ans>> Use Mr. and Mrs last name
- Universal precautions = Standard Precautions Ans>> actions taken to prevent the spread of disease by treating all blood and other body fluids as if they contained pathogens
- Standard precautions Ans>> A strict form of infection control that is based on the assumption that all blood and other body fluids are infectious.
- Diabetes questions. Which is correct? Ans>> a. *Restrict sugar and carbs b. Restrict protein
c. Restrict fats Answer is Restrict sugar and carbs
- Know how to calculate fractions of 1/2 and 1/ Ans>>
- Resident want to write a letter in Spanish. Who should help? Ans>>
- When renting a new resident to a facility, what should you do? Ans>> Show them how to use the call light
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- A resident refused his last 2 baths. What do you do? Ans>> A. Offer alternative times b. See if someone can talk the person into it
- Discard an ostomy bag in the facility provided bag Ans>>
- If a doctor is trying to give orders to a CNA Ans>> call the nurse or supervisor
- Know what to do for AM Care Ans>> Prepare person for breakfast or morning tests Assist with elimination, Clean incontinent person, Change wet soiled linens and garments, Assist with face, hand washing and oral hygiene, Assist with dressing and haircare, Position resident for breakfast - (dining room, bedside chair or in Bed) Make bed and straighten rooms/units, Assist ROM-exercises & ambulation
- What do you use to stop joint movement? Ans>> A Brace
- If you find an unlabeled container with poison in it, what should you do with it? Ans>> a. throw it away b. put it under the sink c.*label it The answer is C. Label it
- What is the proper positioning in a wheelchair> Ans>> a. Sit on the edge
b. Feer flat on the floor c. *Feet on the foot pedals
d. Pillow behind the back The answer is C. Feet on the foot pedals
- How do you prevent skin from becoming reddened? Ans>> keep the skin clean and dry
- When do you label a specimen container from an isolation room? Ans>> Before the container is taken out of the room
- The resident complaints of arm pain. The nurse asks you to administer a hot soak to the arm. Why? Ans>> To increase circulation to the area
- A nurse assistant in a long term facility is preparing to provide indwelling catheter care to a male patient. Prior to beginning the procedure, the NA must Ans>> don disposable gloves
- When collecting a stool specimen from a resident, the nurse assistant must take stool from Ans>> two different location in the bowel movement
- Sarah, a NA working in along term care facility is asked to assist the charge nurse with port mortem care for Mr. Bright. The first information she needs from the charge nurse is Ans>> If the family wishes to vies the body
- When preparing to give a back massage, what should the nurse assistant do before applying on the medical lotion to the resident's skin? Ans>> Inspect the area of skin to be massage for signs of skin breakdown
