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WorksheetsCNA Certification Practice Test
Total questions: 78
Worksheet time: 39mins
A blood clot in the brain causes:
An irregular heartbeat
A stroke
Low blood pressure
A heart attack
Last Step for EVERY SKILL
Wash Hands
Place Bed in Lowest Position
Hand Call Light to Resident
Turn off lights
Conversion: How many milliliters are in 1 ounce?
30 mL = 1 oz
25 mL = 1 oz
20 mL = 1 oz
300 mL = 1 oz
A resident needs to be repositioned but is heavy, and the nurse aide is not sure that she can move the client alone. The nurse aide should...
have the resident's family do it
ask another nurse aide for help
try to move the client alone
go on to another task
If the nurse aide discovers fire in a resident’s room, the FIRST thing to do is
try to put out the fire
open a window
remove resident from the room
call the nurse in charge
A patient with hemiplegia is:
Unable to remember things
Paralyzed below the waist
Unable to control bleeding if injured
Paralyzed on one side of the body
When the brain is deprived of oxygen, it can cause brain damage.
True
False
Clean bed linen placed in a resident’s room but NOT used should be
put in the dirty linen container
returned to the linen closet
taken to the nurse in charge
use for a resident in the next room
What is aphasia?
the inhalation of food or drink into the lungs; can cause pneumonia or death
uneasiness or fear, often about a situation or condition
the inability to speak or to speak clearly
term meaning that no infection is present
Anaphylaxis is:
A severe allergic reaction
An antibacterial medication
An active ingredient
An OTC medication
Patient's confidentiality must be maintained for all patients at all times.
True
False
Consents for the release of records should be:
kept in a release of records file
kept with the director
thrown away after the records request is completed
kept with the medical record
The patient has the right to refuse care.
True
False
The HIPPA is applicable to:
in use or stored records
computerized records
written records
all of the above
What is OBRA (Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act)?
law that established a safe minimum staff-to-resident ratio
occupation safety and health administration, a division of the department of labor
a law that requires health information be kept private and secure; organizations must take special steps to protect health information
law passed by the federal government that established minimum standards for nursing assistant training
When contacting a patient, a medical assistant should:
leave a detailed message with a spouse if the patient is not available
leave lab results on the patient's answering machine
leave a name and number for a return call
call repeatedly until the patient is available
Employees in healthcare facilities must be trained so that they understand procedures related to HIPAA compliance.
True
False
What is the difference between assault and battery?
Battery causes fear of harm while assault is physically harming someone
Assault causes fear of harm while battery is physically harming someone
Both are violent hostile behavior, there is no difference
Battery is reported while assault is not
What is PHI?
Private Health Insurance
Protected Health Information
Patient Hidden Information
Privately Hidden Insurance
What is MRSA (Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus)?
the inflammation of the liver caused by different viruses
the name for the condition in which all of the body's systems are working their best
an infectious disease caused by bacteria that are resistant to many antibiotics
the body's physical and chemical processes
Patients are given a copy of this explanation of privacy practices at their first contact.
HIPAA Directive
Advanced Directive
Health Care Information Sheet
Notice of Privacy Practices
Except in certain circumstances individuals have the right to obtain & obtain a copy of their protected health information (PHI)
True
False
A CNA is covering another CNA's lunch break on another floor. She answers the light for a patient who complains of chest pain. Who should the CNA report this finding to?
Nurse
DON (Director of Nursing)
Provider
The other CNA when she is back from her lunch break
What does HIPPA stand for?
Health Information and Patient Accounting Act
Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act
Health Insurance Privacy Accounting Access
Health Information Privacy Act of America
Match the pulses to their locations:
side of the neck and often used in CPR
carotid
femoral
radial
Match the pulses to their locations:
at wrist and most commonly used to take pulse
carotid
femoral
radial
What is logrolling?
a legal term that means someone can be held responsible for harming someone else
care for persons who require 24-hour care and assistance
position with person on his or her side
moving a person as a unit, without disturbing the alignment of the body
Match the pulses to their locations:
inner aspect of upper thigh
carotid
femoral
radial
A respiration is one inhalation and one_________.
breath
exhalation
beat
degree
What word is another name for fever?
palpitation
pyrexia
hypothermia
auscultate
Joe Bob is over 300 lbs, and has COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease). He has difficulty breathing when sleeping, so he chooses to sleep in a recliner so he can breathe better. The medical term for this type of breathing is:
dyspnea
orthopnea
bradypnea
tachypnea
A pulse rate over 100 beats per minute, except in children, is________.
bradycardia
tachycardia
dyscardia
arrhythmia
What is battery?
when a person is touched without his or her permission
refers to the fact that a disease or condition is long-term or long-lasting
writing down information
a way to describe how disease is transmitted from one living being to another
While taking blood pressure, the health assistant hears the first sound when the needle on the aneroid blood pressure gauge is at 130 and the final sound at 92. The 130 reading represents what pressure?
pulse
blood
diastolic
systolic
What is assault?
the way the parts of the body work together whenever a person moves
when a person feels fearful that he will be touched without his permission
when a person is touched without his or her permission
the wasting away, decreasing in size, and weakening of muscles
Which of the following blood pressures falls in the normal healthy range?
[Hint:
Normal: Diastolic (less than 80), Systolic (less than 120)]
Systolic 136 Diastolic 76
Diastolic 84 Systolic 188
Systolic 210 Diastolic 118
Diastolic 70 Systolic 110
The most accurate place to take temperature is in the:
groin
mouth
rectum
ear
If you a have difficult time taking a blood pressure, take it as many times as you need on the same arm.
True
False
What is this position called?
Prone Position
Supine Position
Fowler's Position
Lateral Position
A pulse rate below 60 beats per minute is bradycardia.
True
False
Having the forearm rest on the chest makes it easier to count respirations after taking a pulse.
True
False
A nursing assistant is providing oral care to an unconscious resident. Which of the following is a guideline for the nursing assistant to follow during this procedure?
NA should use gloves to hold mouth open
NA should turn resident's head to the side
NA should use PLENTY of water
NA should not apply a lip lubricant or balm
What is this position called?
Fowler's Position
Lateral Position
Prone Position
Supine Position
What is considered the 5th vital sign (really a symptom)?
pain
temperature
medical history
blood pressure
Bradycardia is below 60 beats per minute meaning a
Slow Heartbeat Rate
Fast Heartbeat Rate
A resident has been gaining one to two pounds per day, seems fatigued and her urine output has decreased. This could be a SIGN of
Dehydration
Fluid Overload
Dysphagia
Obesity
What is this position called?
Fowler's Position
Supine Position
Lateral Position
Prone Position
Which of the following blood pressures falls in the normal healthy range?
Systolic 136 Diastolic 76
Diastolic 70 Systolic 110
Systolic 210 Diastolic 118
Diastolic 84 Systolic 188
What is this position called?
Lateral Position
Supine Position
Fowler's Position
Prone Position
A healthcare worker cannot do CPR on a patient that has a DNR
True
False
Tachycardia is above 100 beats per minute meaning a
Fast Heartbeat Rate
Slow Heartbeat Rate
Normal Heart Rate
60-100
80-120
Normal Respiration Range
12-22
40-60
A resident with Alzheimer's disease wanders from room to room moving the belongings of others to different rooms. The NA should
walk with the resident to keep them from wandering
find the missing articles and return them
Return the resident to their room and close the door
assure the other residents that the resident with Alzheimer's will not harm them
The FIRST thing a NA should do when finding someone unresponsive is
Start Compressions
CALL for HELP
Close the door
Call Family
When giving a resident a back rub the NA should:
use circular motion over bony areas
place the resident in the supine position (laying down on their back)
Use short, light strokes
warm the lotion in the microwave before applying
Which of the following is a restraint alternative?
Which is NOT a type of restraint?
Lab buddy/Tray placed on Resident's lap
A sedative
Pain management
A hand mitt
When making a POWER OF ATTORNEY, neither the agent of the principal need actually be an attorney.
True
False
Urinary Incontinence puts resident at risk for
Pressure Ulcers
UTI
Dehydration
Chronic Renal Failure
A patient has the right to designate someone as his/her health care proxy to make decisions for the patient if the patient is unable to do so.
True
False
What razor is the best to use when caring for a resident with diabetes?
Straight Edge Razor
Safety Razor
Electric Razor
Disposable Razor
All patients should be treated with respect and be informed of all staff's names and roles and how they will be helping the patient.
True
False
When operating a manual bed, the NA should
elevate the resident's head at all times
keep bed in neutral position
fold cranks under bed
lock the wheels when the cranks are folded
A resident experiences urinary incontinence only when he laughs, coughs, or sneezes. Which type of incontinenece does he have?
Overflow Incontinence
Urge Incontinence
Mixed Incontinence
Stress Incontinence
All of the following explain joint movement EXCEPT:
Flex
Adduct
Extend
Press
Which part of the stethoscope is "b" pointing to?
bell
biaurals
ear tips
tubing
Paralysis is:
A partial loss of muscle strength
The ratings system for muscle strength
The process of measuring muscle strength
A complete loss of muscle strength
Which of the following is NOT a symptom of arthritis?
Stiffness in joints
Chest pain
Joint pain
Reduced range of motion in joints
A NA is caring for a resident that needs to be transferred with a mechanical lift. However, the resident is very agitated. The NA should
get assistance to move the resident
lift the resident without a mechanical device
place the resident in the lift
keep wheels unlocked so the lift can move the resident
A sprain is:
An injury to a muscle
A broken bone
A severe headache
An injury to a ligament
Button hook and sock assist devices are what type of nursing care?
Restorative and Rehabilitation
ADLs
Disability and Reactivity
Prosthetic Mobility
Incident Reports are written to
inform doctors
notify family
identify who is at fault
determine patterns and trends
NA should provide oral hygiene to an unconscious resident at least EVERY
2 hours
4 hours
6 hours
8 hours
When a facility decides to transfer or to discharge a patient, how much time MUST the facility provide to the resident or resident’s representative before they may do so?
Within 14 days
Within 30 days
Which of the following personal qualities is a nursing assistant demonstrating when he or she accepts his or her own limitations?
Accountability
Honesty
An elderly patient who has been diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease may be affected by all of the following EXCEPT:
The ability to walk
The ability to learn new skills
Which of the following options is the primary cause of death for individuals who are 85 years or older?
Strokes
Injuries related to falling
Which of the following options identify the two general goals of skin care when bathing a patient?
Remove body sweat and reduce oiliness
Promote comfort and remove pathogens
