CNA REVIEW

Paralysis on one side of the body is

• quadraplegia
• amputation
• hemiplegia
• shock

The following should be done to an agitated and aggressive person except:

• shouting to the person when talking
• stand away from the person
• talk to the person without raising your voice
• stand close to the door

What is the meaning of R in RACE

• run away
• retreat
• rescue
• remain there

The following are risks for accidents except:

• alertness
• poor vision
• memory lapses
• hearing impairment

The following are rights of the resident except:

• The resident is required to perform work for the facility
• The resident has the right to be fully informed of his/her total health conditions
• Residents have the right to use the bathroom with privacy
• residents can choose their own doctor

When the resident refuses treatment the CNA should

• threaten the resident
• go ahead with the treatment since it is for the residents own good
• report any treatment refusal to the charge nurse
• call the resident's family immediately

These changes occur in the musculoskeletal system of aging people except

• bladder muscles weaken
• muscles atrophy
• bone strength decreases
• bones become brittle

When residents express their feelings and concerns the CNA should respond by:

• asking questions
• giving residents suggestions
• listening to the residents concerns
• sharing his/her family problems

Ms. Stone is unconscious which action is false?

• explain what you are going to do
• care for the resident in silence
• assume that she can hear you
• tell her when you are leaving the room

A visitor seems to upset a resident, you should

• report your observation to the charge nurse
• ask the visitor to leave
• stay in the room
• slap the visitor