CNA 2nd quarter

Residents with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) have trouble with

• urination

• losing weight

• breathing

• vision

How can you help prevent your patients from becoming dehydrated?

• regularly encourage residents to drink

• insist the resident drinks juice

• withhold fluids so residents will be really thirsty

• give regular sponge baths to residents

How can the NA help to prevent aspiration during eating?

• put your patient in a reclined position at meal time

• offer large pieces of food

• place food in the stronger side of the mouth

• place food in the weaker side of the mouth

What is the term for the device that replaces a missing body part

• pronation

• prone

• personal protective equipment

• prosthesis

At what angle should a resident be sitting when eating?

• 30 degrees

• 45 degrees

• 90 degrees

• 120 degrees

What is one of the first signes that a pressure ulcer may be forming?

• Discoloration of the skin

• Skin that feels cool

• Skin that feels numb

• Skin that feels tight

Sexually transmitted infections (STI) are passed through sexual contact. Sexual contact includes

• mouth to mouth kissing

• contact of hands with the breasts

• holding hands

• contact of the mouth with the genitals

When bathing a resident, the NA should

• leave the resident alone to promote self-care

• get each item needed as the resident asks for it

• use bath oil to moisturize the resident's skin

• Make sure the room is warm enough before beginning

Which of the following is true with dentures?

• Dentures should be cleaned with hot water

• Clean dentures should be returned to the resident or stored in the denture cup

• Dentures are cheap and can be replaced easily

• Gloves are not needed when handling dentures

Which of the following is true of helping a resident dress?

• An NA should choose the resident's clothing for the day

• Dress the weaker side first

• Dress the stronger side first

• Leave the resident in their comfortable pajamas