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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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disease? Ans>> autoim- mune, not transmittable
disease? Ans>> Hypothyroidism
Ans>> difficulty swallowing
oz Ans>> 30cc
cc Ans>> 1 mL
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
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
Ans>> a shortening or tightening of muscles and tendons causing the joints to shorten and become stiff
contractures Ans>> inactivity
memory problems may accompany the illness
table? Ans>> tell the nurse
called? Ans>> residents / patients / clients
Ans>> use the same scale each time, same time of day, and similar weighted clothes
Ans>> hypertension
Ans>> tuberculosis is a disease in the lungs and has airborne transmission
Ans>> clostridium difficile is an intestinal infection that may cause explosive diarrhea. MUST wash hands, contact precautions are observed
Ans>> "supine is on your spine", laying on your back
you do? Ans>> unkink it
Ans>> yes, a spark from the lighter or O2 concentrator could ignite and start a fire
good time to have them go outside for a smoke Ans>> during the times they're not on O
resuscitat- ed? Ans>> DNR
stopped Ans>> unkink it
priority
Ans>> Rescue, Alarm, Contain, Evacuate/Extinguish
resident? Ans>> provide privacy and don't leave them alone
enema? Ans>> left sims'
Ans>> special equipment that helps a person with a disability perform activities of daily living, such as walking, eating, or dressing
pulse? Ans>> 1 full minute
rhythmic beat right away? Ans>> deflate cuff and re-inflate higher, but no more than 200 mmHg
BP? Ans>> 90/60-140/
respiration? Ans>> 12-20 bpm
pulse? Ans>> 60-100 bpm
do if they're unresponsive? Ans>> yes
process? Ans>> hearing
floor? Ans>> don't recap. put in sharps container
dementia Ans>> alzheimer's
start? Ans>> at the ends (tips) of the hair
objective? Ans>> subjective
positioned? Ans>> the resident should be seated upright in a comfortable position, you should be at eye level
Ans>> the person should set the walker 10-18 inches in front of them, then step toward it
Ans>> at least 1500 mLs. low urine output (oliguria) when it is less than 500 mLs/day should be reported to the nurse
Ans>> peripheral vascular disease, it is poor circulation in the extremi- ties. lower legs have edema, are cold and cyanotic with numbness and tingling
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
Ans>> pain that the patient perceives in a body part that has been amputated
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
Ans>> to help an incontinent patient regain control of their bowel function
resident? Ans>> never!
strength? Ans>> exercise
Ans>> deliver mail to them, you can offer to help but don't open it unless they want help
tray? Ans>> check for the correct name and diet
Ans>> anything that is liquid at room temperature. including jello, ice cream, pudding, popsicles, etc
Ans>> blaming someone else for your own uncomfortable or unacceptable actions or feelings
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
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
urine? Ans>> report it to the nurse, if possible save it so she can see it
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)
Ans>> a prefix always comes at the beginning of a word and usually indicates location, time, number, or status
Ans>> a suffix always comes at the end of a word and usually indicates the procedure, condition, disorder, or disease
Ans>> if it is warm, wet, and not yours
mechanisms? Ans>> intact skin, coughing or sneezing, tears, white blood cells
mechanisms? Ans>> antibodies developed by having an illness or being immunized
put their hands? Ans>> they should push up from the bed if they are able, or place their hands on your arms
wait for housekeeping? Ans>> any safety hazard should be dealt with immediately, by the person who discovers it first
beeping? Ans>> tell the nurse
Ans>> the veins lose elasticity and blood pools in them
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
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