Practice questions CNA

Which of the following is not considered personal protective equipment

• Gloves

• Gowns and shoe covers

• Handwashing equipment

• Mask, face shields, goggles, and glasses.

When bathing a resident the nursing aide should not do which of the following

• Wash the dirtiest area first

• Use standard precautions

• Use an assistive device

• Apply non perscription ointments afterwards

You observe a low respiration rate of less than 12 beats per min in a patient. What could be the cause?

• The patient is in pain or under stress

• The patient is in respiratory distress

• The patient is taking narcotics

• The patient has an infection

Your patient refuses to see certain visitors. is withdrawn and shows signs of bruising what should you do?

• mention it to the nurse

• Try to get the patient to see the visitors and cheer up

• Report the suspected abuse according to facility policy

• Talk to the patient about their fears and try to comfort them.

What should you do if a patietn who is ambulating with your help and gait belt begins to fall?

• Try to prevent the fall by any means neccessary

• Change your position to block the fall

• Keep your feet wide apart, bend your knees, lower the patient to the floor, and then let him or her rest on your leg.

• Let the patient fall and then using good body mechanics pick him or her back up