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CNA EXAM: CHAPTERS 1-10 (ANSWERED)
WITH COMPLETE VERIFIED SOLUTION 2023/2024 100%
Chapter 1:
"What does HIPPA stand for? - CORRECT ANSWER Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act"
"If an NA makes mistakes when documenting care by hand, she should (A) Erase it and write the correct information (B) Draw one line through it and write the correct information (C) Use correction fluid on the error and write the correct information
(D) Discard the chart and start a new one - CORRECT ANSWER (B)"
"Which of the following is a core value associated with culture change? (A) Doing everything for residents (B) Treating all residents the same way (C) Promoting self-determination and personal choice
(D) Making all residents participate in the same activities - CORRECT ANSWER (C)"
"What is one reason why reporting a resident's changes a problems to the nurse is a very important role of the nursing assistant? (A) The care plan must be updated as the resident's confition changes (B) Reporting changes is not a task that the NA preforms (C) Depending on the resident's changes, the NA can decide if she wants to work that day or not
(D) The NA can decide what medication to prescribe for the residnet's current condition - CORRECT
ANSWER (A)"
"What is one function of the chain of command? (A) It determines which residents go in which rooms (B) It determines which shifts an NA works (C) It describes the care plan for each resident
(D) It helps protect nursing assistants and their employers from liability - CORRECT ANSWER (D)"
"The Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (OBRA) set minimum standards for (A) Facility cleanliness (B) Resident rehabilitation (C) Nursing assistant training
(D) Facility spending - CORRECT ANSWER (C)"
"How many hours of in-service education does OBRA require for nursing assistants every year? (A) At least 34 hours
(B) At least 28 hours (C) At least 18 hours
(D) At least 12 hours - CORRECT ANSWER (D)"
“Which of the following statements is true of long-term care? (A) People with terminal illness do not live in long-term care facilities (B) Most conditions in long-term care facilities arr chronic (C) People who live in long-term care facilities are never able to return home
(D) Long-termcare takes place in a person's home - CORRECT ANSWER (B)"
"Chapter 2: "Insulin reaction can be caused by (A) Too little food (B) Physical or emotional stress (C) Too much food
(C) A cerebrovascular accident - CORRECT ANSWER (A)"
"When should a nursing assistant identify a resident? (A) After gibing care (B) When collecting meal trays (C) When shifts change
(D) Before helping with feeding - CORRECT ANSWER (D)"
"Which of the following is a way to use proper body mechanics? (A) The NA should twist at the waist when lifting objects (B) The NA should stand with her legs shoulder-width apart (C) The NA should lift objects, rather than push them
(D) The NA should carry objects away from her body - CORRECT ANSWER (B)"
"Development in children from 6 to 10 years old centers on cognitive development. Cognitive development means (A) Developing touching and felling skills (B) Learning right from wrong (C) Developing thinking and learning skills
(D) Developing social relationship skills - CORRECT ANSWER (C)"
"RACE is an acronym for a safe rule, and means (A) Run to A Close Exit (B) Remove residents, Activate alarm or call 911, Contain fire, Extinguish (C) Restore power, Activate alarm or call 911, Collect residents, Exit
(D) Remove window, Access outside, Call for help, Elderly residents first - CORRECT ANSWER (B)"
(D) Touch - CORRECT ANSWER (A)"
"Chapter 4: "When atrophy occurs (A) The muscle slowly becomes stronger (B) The muscle increases in size (C) The muscles remains the same size
(D) The muscles decreases in size - CORRECT ANSWER (D)"
"What does the abbreviation PWB stand for? (A) Previously-weakened bones (B) Partial weight-bearing (C) Patient's weight before
(D) Patient wants baths - CORRECT ANSWER (B)"
"Which of the following is true of spinal cord injuries? (A) Residents with spinal cord injuries will not be able to perform an self-care (B) Rehabilitation is not helpful with spinal cord injuries (C) The lower the injury, the greater the loss of function
(D) The higher the injury, the greater the loss of function - CORRECT ANSWER (D)"
"What kind of shoes are best for diabetic residents to wear? (A) Plastic shoes (B) Leather shoes (C) Pleather shoes
(D) Rubber shoes - CORRECT ANSWER (B)"
"What should an NA do when providing oral care for a resident with cancer? (A) The NA should use a commercial mouthwash for rinsing (B) The NA should use a hard-bristled toothbrush (C) The NA should assist the resident with brushing and flossing regular
(D) The NA should avoid giving oral care or give limited oral care - CORRECT ANSWER (C)"
"One way a nursing assistant can help with normal changes of aging related to the integumentary system is to (A) Withhold fluids so a resident will not go to the bathroom often (B) Clip toenails frequently (C) Keep sheets wrinkle-free
(D) Rub lotion into red or irritated spots not he resident's skin - CORRECT ANSWER (C)"
"Which of the following is true of muscles? (A) They provide movement of body parts (B) Tow muscles meet at a joint
(C) They produce toxins
(D) They prevent contractors from occurring - CORRECT ANSWER (A)"
"How many bones are in the human body? (A) 154 (B) 272 (C) 189
(D) 206 - CORRECT ANSWER (D)"
"Homeostasis is (A) Abnormal changes in the body systems (B) The condition in which all of the body systems are working their best (C) The building block of the body
(D) A group of cells that perform a similar task - CORRECT ANSWER (B)"
"Which of the following statements is true of how an NA should assist a resident with one-sided weakness after a stroke? (A) The NA should lead with the weaker side (B) The NA should stand on the weaker side (C) The NA should use the terms bad or messed up so it is clear which side is the weaker side
(D) The NA should not use a gait belt during transfers - CORRECT ANSWER (B)"
"The eye and ear are part of (A) The nervous system (B) The integumentary system (C) The respiratory system
(D) The circulatory system - CORRECT ANSWER (A)"
"Residents with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) have trouble with (A) Breathing (B) Urination (C) Losing weight
(D) Vision - CORRECT ANSWER (A)"
"Osteoporosis causes (A) Vison impairment (B) Bones that can break easily (C) Weakening of the immune system
(D) Problems with breathing - CORRECT ANSWER (B)"
"Respiration consists of (A) Intake and output (B) inspiration and expiration
(A) Not mention the date or the location, as it will further confuse the resident (B) Stay calm and provide a quiet environment (C) Leave the resident alone until he is acting normally
(D) Avoid explaining care, as it will only agitate the resident - CORRECT ANSWER (B)"
"Confusion may be caused by (A) Too much television viewing (B) An unpleasant roommate (C) Exercise
(D) Urinary tract infection - CORRECT ANSWER (D)"
"The ability to think logically and clearly is called (A) Cognition (B) Dementia (C) Awareness
(D) Dysphagia - CORRECT ANSWER (A)"
"Which of the following statements is true of Alzheimer's disease (AD)? (A) Skills a person has used over a lifetime are usually kept longer (B) Residents with AD will show the same signs at the same times (C) NAs should do everything for residents with AD
(D) Alzheimer's disease is a normal part of aging - CORRECT ANSWER (A)"
"When a resident with AD shows memory loss, the NA should (A) Repeat herself using the same words (B) Tell the resident that she already answered that question (C) Remind the resident every time she forgets something
(D) Give the resident a long list of instruction to review - CORRECT ANSWER (A)"
"If a resident with AD is incontinent, the nursing assistant should (A withholding fluids (B) Dim the bathroom lights (C) Mark the bathroom with a sign or picture
(D) Check resident every four hours to help determine a "bathroom time" - CORRECT ANSWER (C)"
"One way for a nursing assistant to help a resident with AD with eating is to (A) Put a few types of food on the plate at the same time (B) Use dishes without a pattern and a simple place setting (C) Withhold food until the resident is really hungry
(D) Serve steaming hot foods and drinks - CORRECT ANSWER (B)"
"If a resident with AD has problems with dressing, the nursing assistant should (A) Lay out clothes in the order they should put on (B) Dress the resident in the hallway
(C) choose the resident's clothing or him
(D) Give the resident multiple steps to follow - CORRECT ANSWER (A)"
"A helpful way for a nursing assistant to respond to hallucinations is to (A) Tell the residents that what she thinks she sees is not real (B) Tell the resident that she can see the hallucination too (C) Reassure a resident who is upset and worried
(D) Laugh to ease tensions and encourage the resident to laugh - CORRECT ANSWER (C)"
"Which of the following would be the best way for an NA to respond to inappropriate sexual behavior? (A) Warn other residents that it is happening (B) Take the resident to a private area (C) Inform the resident's family that the resident is being inappropriate
(D) Reprimand the resident to shame him into stopping - CORRECT ANSWER (B)"
"When a resident with AD pillages and hoards, the nursing assistant should (A) Warn the family that the resident is stealing things (B) Try to confine the resident to his room (C) Tell the resident that he needs to return the stolen items
(D) Provide a rummage drawer - CORRECT ANSWER (D)"
"Which of the following statements is true of using validation therapy? (A) An NA makes no attempt to reorient the resident to actual circumstances (B) An NA reminds the resident that he is not living in the past (C) An NA reminds the resident about what is real and what is not real
(D) An NA tells the resident he is having delusions - CORRECT ANSWER (A)"
"Which of the following is a type of therapy that involves having residents with Alzheimer's disease remember and talk about the past? (A) Reality orientation (B) Validation therapy (C) Reminiscence therapy
(D) Activity therapy - CORRECT ANSWER (C)"
"Chapter 6: When transferring a resident from a bed into a wheelchair, where should the wheelchair be placed? (A) On the stronger side (B) On the weaker side (C) ON the left side
(D) On the affected side - CORRECT ANSWER (A)"
"If a resident starts to fall, the best thing an NA can do is to (A) Catch the resident under the arms to stop the fall (B) Widen her stance and bring the resident's body close to her
(A) One (B) Two (C) Three
(D) Four - CORRECT ANSWER (B)"
"Ways to prevent aspiration during oral care of unconscious residents include (A) Using a little liquid as possible when giving oral care (B) Turning residents on their stomachs when giving oral care (C) Not giving frequent mouth care
(D) Pouring water slowly into the resident's mouth - CORRECT ANSWER (A)"
"Dangling means (A) Sitting up with legs over side of bed (B) Sitting up in chair with feet on floor (C) Lying in bed with feet over side of bed
(D) Hanging both arms over chair rests - CORRECT ANSWER (A)"
"A resident who is laying on either her left or her right side is in the ___ position. (A) Supine (B) Lateral (C) Prone
(D) Fowler's - CORRECT ANSWER (B)"
"A resident who has her head and shoulders elevated and is in a semi-sitting position (45 to 60 degrees) is in the ___ position. (A) Sims' (B) Fowler's (C) Prone
(D) Lateral - CORRECT ANSWER (B)"
"A Resident wo is lying on her stomach with her arms at her sides is in the ___ position. (A) Sims' (B) Fowler's (C) Prone
(D) Lateral - CORRECT ANSWER (C)"
"A resident who is lying on her left side with her upper knee flexed and raised toward the chest is in the ___ position. (A) Sims' (B) Fowler's (C) Prone
(D) Supine - CORRECT ANSWER (A)"
"A resident wo is lying flat on his back with his head and shoulder supported by a pillow is in the ___ position. (A) Sims' (B) Fowler's (C) prone
(D) Supine - CORRECT ANSWER (D)"
"Chapter 7: Which of the following is the normal temperature range of the oral method? (A) 97.6 - 99.6 degrees F (B) 96.6 - 98.6 degrees F (C) 93.6 - 97.9 degrees F
(D) 98.6 - 100.6 degrees F - CORRECT ANSWER (A)"
"Which temperature site is considered to be the most accurate? (A) Oral (B) Rectal (C) Axillary
(D) Tympanic - CORRECT ANSWER (B)"
"Which of the following should a nursing assistant do during a resident's admission? (A) The NA should get the admission process completed as quickly as possible (B) The NA should introduce the resident to other residents and staff members (C) The NA should call the resident by her first name to make her feel comfortable more quickly
(D) The NA should place the resident's personal items where the NA thinks is best - CORRECT ANSWER
(B)"
"The most common pulse that is used for measuring pulse rate is the (A) Radial pulse (B) Branchial pulse (C) Carotid pulse
(D) Pedal pulse - CORRECT ANSWER (A)"
"The normal respiration rate for adults range from (A) 18-30 breaths per minute (B) 15-25 breaths per minute (C) 12-20 breaths per minute
(D) 8-10 breaths per minute - CORRECT ANSWER (C)"
"Why should respirations be counted immediately after taking the pulse, while the fingers are still on the wrist? (A) It is less work for the NA to count respirations right after taking the pulse (B) People may breathe more quickly is they know they are being observed (C) The chest will not rise and fall if the rate is not counted immediately
"Which type of urinary catheter remains inside a person for a period of time? (A) Drainage catheter (B) Straight catheter (C) Indwelling catheter
(D) I&O catheter - CORRECT ANSWER (C)"
"Chapter 8: A nursing assistant's duties regarding tube feeding include (A) Inserting tubes (B) Doing the feedings (C) Observing the feeding and reporting problems
(D) Cleaning the tubes - CORRECT ANSWER (C)"
"Which is the most essential nutrient for life? (A) Vegetables (B) Water (C) Grains
(D) Protein - CORRECT ANSWER (B)"
"According to MyPlate, what percentage of fat in milk should be in a person's dairy choices? (A) 1% (B) 2% (C) 3%
(D) 4% - CORRECT ANSWER (A)"
"Which of the following is true about food preference? (A) Residents are old enough that their preferences will not change (B) It is not important to honor residents' food preferences (C) Education is never a factor in determining food preferences
(D) Religion might influence food preferences - CORRECT ANSWER (D)"
"Which of the following is a symptom of dysphagia (difficulty swallowing)? (A) Eating everything on the tray at every meal (B) Sweating during meals (C) Fever during meals
(D) Watering eyes during meals - CORRECT ANSWER (D)"
"What is the first food to be restricted Ina low-sodium diet? (A) Milk (B) Salt (C) Poultry
(D) Foods high in fat - CORRECT ANSWER (D)"
"Which of the following is a common reason why a resident may be on a fluid-restricted diet? (A) The resident has heart disease (B) The resident has urinary incontinence (C) The resident has constipation
(D) The resident has pressure ulcers - CORRECT ANSWER (A)"
"Which type of vegetarian diet eliminates poultry, meats, fish, and eggs, but allows dairy products? (A) Ovo-vegetarian diet (B) Lacto-ovo vegetarian diet (C) Lacto-vegetarian diet
(D) Vegan diet - CORRECT ANSWER (C)"
"Which types of vegetarian diet eliminates all poultry, meats, fish, eggs, and dairy products, along with all foods that are derived from animals? (A) Lacto-ovo vegetarian diet (B) Lacto-vegetarian diet (C) Ovo-vegetarian diet
(D)Vegan diet - CORRECT ANSWER (D)"
"Why is it important for NAs to observe plates a meal tray when residents have finished eating? (A) It helps the NA decide what to feed residents first (B) Residents who are trying to lose weight will want the NA to keep a record of how they have eaten (C) It helps the NA write a new diet order if the current one is not working
(D) It helps to identify a change in residents' food preferences - CORRECT ANSWER (D)"
"Chapter 9: "How many times should each range of motion exercise be performed for each body part? (A) At least one time (B) At least two times (C) At least three times
(D) At least four times - CORRECT ANSWER (C)"
"Which of the following cans has four rubber-tipped feet? (A) Quad cane (B) Functional grip cane (C) C cane
(D) Crutch cane - CORRECT ANSWER (B)"
Regular activity and exercise help improve (A) Interaction between the resident and his roommate (B) The resident's spiritual fulfillment (C) The resident's family's opinion of the facility
(D) The quality and health of the skin - CORRECT ANSWER (D)"
"Negligence - CORRECT ANSWER An act that results in patient harm due to the nurse omitting care to
the patient or incorrectly providing care to the patient"
"Neglect - CORRECT ANSWER an act that results in patient harm due to the nurse ignoring his or her
needs" Exercises that move each muscle and joint are called: (A) Adduction (B) Range of motion (C) Abduction
(D) Rotation - CORRECT ANSWER (B)"
"To avoid pulling the catheter when truing a male client, the catheter taped to the client's (A) Bed sheet (B) Upper thigh (C) Bed frame
(D) Hip - CORRECT ANSWER (B)"
"Which of the following is a correct measurement of urinary output? (A) 40 oz (B) 300 cc (C) 2 cups
(D) 1 quart - CORRECT ANSWER (B)"
"The LAST sense a dying client with lose is (A) Smell (B) Hearing (C) Taste
(D) Sight - CORRECT ANSWER (B)"
"When changing an unsterile dressing, the use aid should wash hands (A) Before the procedure (B) After the procedure (C) Before and after the procedure
(D) Before, after removal of the soiled dressing, and after the procedure - CORRECT ANSWER (D)"
"The nurse aide finds a conscious client lying on the bathroom floor. The FIRST thing the nurse aide should do is (A) Help the client into a sitting position (B) Call for assistance from the nurse in charge (C) Offer the client a drink of water
(D) Check for signs of injury - CORRECT ANSWER (B)"
"Clients have the right to
(A) Smoke in any area of the facility (B) Have access to a telephone (C) Go anywhere in the facility
(D) See other clients' medical reports - CORRECT ANSWER (B)"
"The nurse aide can BEST show that he is listening to the client by (A) Changing the subject frequently (B) Responding when appropriate (C) Correcting the client's mistakes
(D) Directing the conversation - CORRECT ANSWER (B)"
"In order to communicate clearly with a client who has hearing loss, the nurse side should (A) Speak in a high pitched tone of voice (B) Stand behind the client when speaking (C) Speak in a loud and slow manner
(D) Look directly at the client when speaking - CORRECT ANSWER (D)"
"The role of the ombudsman is to (A) Run a group of nursing homes (B) Work with the nursing home to protect clients' rights (C) Control the nursing home budget
(D) Prepare classes that use aids take to learn about client hygiene - CORRECT ANSWER (B)"
"The BEST time to prepare for a disaster is (A) While evacuation residents (B) During lunch (C) When everyone is safely in bed
(D) Before it happens - CORRECT ANSWER (D)"
