CNA Practice Quizz

A resident takes daily medication for heart problems, which are usually 75. Which one of the following should be reported to the charge nurse?

• 50

• 82

• 72

• 78

The resident receiving oxygen and the nasal cannula is found on the floor. What should the nurse aide do?

• Clean the cannula with alcohol and assist the resident in putting it back on

• Obtain a new nasal cannula, connect it and put it on the resident

• Check the cannula for damage and if it is none, put it back on the resident

• Report to charge nurse immediately

What should a nurse aide do when prioritizing care of a resident?

• Ignore the resident needs

• Ask charge nurse about the care

• Ask family about the care

• Be flexible to resident's need

A resident had diabetes. He needs to keep blood flowing to his feet. What should the nurse assistant tell to do?

• Soak his feet twice a day

• Keep his legs and feet warm and exercise them

• Wear heavy shoes

• Sit with his legs cross

The resident is choking, the nurse aide should:

• Begin CPR

• Slap the resident on the back

• Perform the Heimlich maneuver

To help with the resident rehabilitative goals the nurse's aide should:

• Recognize the resident's small accomplishments

• Expect constant improvements in the resident's abilities

• At first provide total care for the resident

• Set time limits for the resident to complete self care tasks

The nurse aide thinks the resident might be choking. Which of the following is the way to determine if the resident is choking?

• Give the resident a sip of water

• Finger sweep the resident's mouth

• Ask the resident to talk or cough

• Pat the resident's back gently

A resident offers the nurse aide money for care received which of the following is the best response by the nurse aide?

• Notify the charge immediately

• Refuse to care for the resident

• Accept the money but use it to buy something for the resident

• Give a firm but courteous refusal of the money

A confused resident's family member requests that a restraint be applied to the resident for safety reasons. What is the most appropriate response by the nurse aide?

• Discuss other options with the family for keeping the resident safe

• Suggest the family member call the resident's physician

• Tell the charge nurse about the family member's request

• Ask if the family member prefers a vest or waist restraint

Which of the following best describes the resident's care plan?

• A plan of action for assisting and caring for the resident

• A list of resident's concern

• A checklist for admitting a resident

• A plan provided by the family that outlines care needed by the resident