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Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Exam Questions and Answers, Exams of Nursing

A comprehensive collection of questions and answers relevant to the certified nursing assistant (cna) exam. it covers a wide range of topics, including medical terminology, patient care procedures, safety protocols, and communication techniques. The q&a format facilitates self-assessment and knowledge reinforcement for aspiring cnas.

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1. is Hashimoto's disease an autoimmune or a contagious

disease? Ans>> autoim- mune, not transmittable

2. What is Hashimoto's

disease? Ans>> Hypothyroidism

3. What is dysphagia?

Ans>> difficulty swallowing

4. how many cc are in 1

oz Ans>> 30cc

Certified Nursing Assistant Exam Test Bank

400+ Questions and Answers ( A+ Verified Full Test Bank)

5. how many mL are in 1

cc Ans>> 1 mL

6. you notice a resident who is not part of your assignment has slid

down or become slumped in their wheelchair in the hallway. what should you do? Ans>> help them by repositioning them. you don't need to tell the nurse to reposition a resident

7. a resident is dying and the family requested to assist with the care of

their loved one. is that ok? Ans>> yes. allow family members to stay and participate in care of the resident, even outside of visiting hours

8. What is a contracture?

Ans>> a shortening or tightening of muscles and tendons causing the joints to shorten and become stiff

9. what is the most common cause of

contractures Ans>> inactivity

10. if there is a fire in a facility, should you check the expiration date on an

memory problems may accompany the illness

16. what do you do if you find medication on the bedside

table? Ans>> tell the nurse

17. what are the people we care for

called? Ans>> residents / patients / clients

18. how and when should you weigh a resident?

Ans>> use the same scale each time, same time of day, and similar weighted clothes

19. what is HTN

Ans>> hypertension

20. what is TB

Ans>> tuberculosis is a disease in the lungs and has airborne transmission

21. what is C-Diff

Ans>> clostridium difficile is an intestinal infection that may cause explosive diarrhea. MUST wash hands, contact precautions are observed

22. define supine position

Ans>> "supine is on your spine", laying on your back

23. if a residents O2 tubing is kinked, whats the first thing

you do? Ans>> unkink it

24. is it a good idea to turn off O2 before someone smokes?

Ans>> yes, a spark from the lighter or O2 concentrator could ignite and start a fire

25. if a resident is on and off O2 throughout the day, which would be a

good time to have them go outside for a smoke Ans>> during the times they're not on O

26. what abbreviation is used when a resident doesn't want to be

resuscitat- ed? Ans>> DNR

27. what to do is an n/g feeding tube is kinked and the flow has

stopped Ans>> unkink it

priority

38. what is RACE?

Ans>> Rescue, Alarm, Contain, Evacuate/Extinguish

39. what is important when bathing a

resident? Ans>> provide privacy and don't leave them alone

40. what position should the resident be in for an

enema? Ans>> left sims'

41. what is an adaptive device / assistive device?

Ans>> special equipment that helps a person with a disability perform activities of daily living, such as walking, eating, or dressing

53. how long do you count an apical

pulse? Ans>> 1 full minute

54. what do you do if you inflate a BP cuff to 160 and auscultate a

rhythmic beat right away? Ans>> deflate cuff and re-inflate higher, but no more than 200 mmHg

55. what is the normal range for

BP? Ans>> 90/60-140/

56. what is the normal range for

respiration? Ans>> 12-20 bpm

57. what is the normal range for

pulse? Ans>> 60-100 bpm

58. is it a good idea to talk to someone and let them know what you're going to

do if they're unresponsive? Ans>> yes

59. what is the last sense to go in the dying

process? Ans>> hearing

60. what should you do if you notice a needle on the

floor? Ans>> don't recap. put in sharps container

61. what is the most common form of

dementia Ans>> alzheimer's

62. when brushing out tangles, where should you

start? Ans>> at the ends (tips) of the hair

63. is pain subjective or

objective? Ans>> subjective

64. what is the best position for a resident at mealtime, how should you be

positioned? Ans>> the resident should be seated upright in a comfortable position, you should be at eye level

74. what is the proper process for using a walker?

Ans>> the person should set the walker 10-18 inches in front of them, then step toward it

75. what should the average fluid output be for a healthy adult?

Ans>> at least 1500 mLs. low urine output (oliguria) when it is less than 500 mLs/day should be reported to the nurse

76. what is PVD?

Ans>> peripheral vascular disease, it is poor circulation in the extremi- ties. lower legs have edema, are cold and cyanotic with numbness and tingling

77. when taking a BP, what should you consider when choosing which

arm to use? Ans>> never use an arm with an IV, cast, or if the patient has a shunt for dialysis. also never take a BP on the same side as a mastectomy

78. what is phantom pain?

Ans>> pain that the patient perceives in a body part that has been amputated

79. what is the difference between a safety razor and a straight

razor? Ans>> a straight razor is old fashioned- like a knife with a handle. a safety razor is like a disposable razor. the skin is protected from all but the edge of the blade

80. what is bowel training for?

Ans>> to help an incontinent patient regain control of their bowel function

81. when is it appropriate to flirt with a patient or

resident? Ans>> never!

82. how can the elderly prevent loss of bone and muscle

strength? Ans>> exercise

83. what assistance can you give a resident with their mail?

Ans>> deliver mail to them, you can offer to help but don't open it unless they want help

84. what should you check when delivering a patient

tray? Ans>> check for the correct name and diet

85. for liquid or fluid intake what should you count?

Ans>> anything that is liquid at room temperature. including jello, ice cream, pudding, popsicles, etc

86. what is projection?

Ans>> blaming someone else for your own uncomfortable or unacceptable actions or feelings

87. What is an ileostomy?

Ans>> when the entire large colon is removed and the end of the small intestine is brought to the surface of the abdomen in a stoma. the stool produced is liquid, which makes this patient prone to dehydration

88. what is a plate guard/rim

Ans>> a device that clips onto the edge of the plate. food can be scooped against the rim, instead of off the edge of the plate

89. what should you do if your president has blood in their

urine? Ans>> report it to the nurse, if possible save it so she can see it

90. how should you document the valuables residents bring into the

nursing home with them? Ans>> describe them in general terms, without making assumptions. use words like white or yellow metal, and blue or red stone (avoid words like silver, gold, diamond, etc)

91. what is the most common injury for CNAs in the work place?

100. what is a prefix?

Ans>> a prefix always comes at the beginning of a word and usually indicates location, time, number, or status

101. what is a suffix?

Ans>> a suffix always comes at the end of a word and usually indicates the procedure, condition, disorder, or disease

102. when should you wear gloves?

Ans>> if it is warm, wet, and not yours

103. what are your body's nonspecific defense

mechanisms? Ans>> intact skin, coughing or sneezing, tears, white blood cells

104. what are your body's specific defense

mechanisms? Ans>> antibodies developed by having an illness or being immunized

105. when you transfer a resident from a bed to their chair, where should they

put their hands? Ans>> they should push up from the bed if they are able, or place their hands on your arms

106. if you see something spilled in the hall, should you clean it up or

wait for housekeeping? Ans>> any safety hazard should be dealt with immediately, by the person who discovers it first

107. what should you do if a feeding pump is

beeping? Ans>> tell the nurse

108. What causes varicose veins?

Ans>> the veins lose elasticity and blood pools in them

109. what should you worry about if you are shaving a resident who is on

O2? Ans>> don't use an electric razor if it needs to be plugged in, if the cord is frayed it could spark.

Ans>> health insurance portability and accountability act, it protects the privacy of patient's

information