CNA Practice exam 1

A resident's call light

• should be answered as quickly as possible.

• may be kept out of the resident's reach so they can rest.

• should only be answered by the nurse aide assigned to that client.

• may be answered when you have time.

In a care facility, who has the responsibility for preventing infection?

• All care team members

• Doctors

• Nursing Assistants

• The dietary department

The Heimlich maneuver (abdominal thrust) should be used if the resident is:

• confused

• choking

• vomiting

• diabetic

The nurse aide is going to take Mr. Heath’s vital signs. What should the nurse aide do to get Mr. Heath to cooperate and reduce his anxiety?

• wash her hands before and after the procedure

• gather all equipment before beginning

• wear disposable gloves for all procedures

• explain the procedures to Mr. Heath

What is the purpose of using the chain of command in a long term care facility

• o keep communication about a problem flowing smoothly

• to be sure residents follow the rules

• to prevent residents from going behind the nurses station

• To provide more jobs in nursing

Signs of poor circulation are

• paleness, cold skin, edema

• perspiration, red skin

• warm, dry, pink skin

• hot flashes

Mr. Black was admitted this morning to the facility. The nurse aide should:

• give him a list of tasks to complete before morning

• encourage other residents to welcome Mr. Black

• introduce Mr. Black to others

• both b and c

Which of the following is the BEST way to prevent the spreading of germs?

• • Wearing gloves during patient care.

• • Wearing a mask and gloves with patient care.

• • Hand washing before and after patient care.

• • Wearing a gown, mask, and gloves while performing patient care.

Which of the following is an example of subjective information?

• • The patient's pain level is 7/10

• • The patient's temperature is 101.2

• • The patient had eggs for breakfast

• • The patient's blood pressure is 120/80

You need to use a hoyer lift to transfer a patient. The patient is a two-assist. You’re in a hurry. You bring the hoyer lift into the room and the resident asks, “Are you going to get someone to help you?” What should you tell the patient?

• No, I’m in a rush, you will be okay.

• Yes, I will get another CNA to help. Your safety comes first.

• Explain to the patient that you are in a rush but you will be extremely careful and make sure she isn’t hurt.

• Tell the patient that if she thinks she needs two people to transfer her you will come back later.