Questions and Answers
- 1. Which body system controls and coordinates all body activities?
- A. Endocrine
- B. Musculoskeletal
- C. Nervous
- D. Reproductive
C. Nervous - 2. Mrs. Anderson is experiencing pain in her muscles and joints. Which of her body systems if affected?
- A. Cardiovascular
- B. Musculoskeletal
- C. Endocrine
- D. Respiratory
B. Musculoskeletal - 3. Which of the following is an observation to report regarding vital signs?
- A. Dilated pupils
- B. Gassiness
- C. Irregular pulse rhythm
- D. No appetite
C. Irregular pulse rhythm - 4. Constant, comes and goes, sharp, dull, and aching are all possible descriptions of:
- A. Chills
- B. Halitosis
- C. Nausea
- D. Pain
D. Pain - 5. Which of the following is a guideline for reporting observations in status change?
- A. Diagnose the resident’s condition
- B. Don’t make judgments; be objective
- C. Ignore symptoms that the resident mentions
- D. Report your personal feelings during incidents
B. Don’t make judgments; be objective - 6. Which of the following is the correct way for me to sign my name?
- A. T. Orick
- B. T. Orick, CNA
- C. Tiffany Orick
- D. Tiffany Orick, CNA
B. T. Orick, CNA - 7. You have made an error in charting on a resident’s chart. Which one of the following examples below is the procedure for correcting it?
- A. Draw one line through it, write the word “error,” and sign your name
- B. Draw one line through it, write the words “mistaken entry,” and initial
- C. Erase the error, write the words “mistaken entry,” and sign your name
- D. Mark several lines through it, write the word “error,” and initial
B. Draw one line through it, write the words “mistaken entry,” and initial - 8. Which of the following is correct about a mercury manometer?
- A. The dial is marked off from 10 to 400
- B. The dial has measurements for each five points
- C. The small lines between the lines represent two-point intervals
- D. View the dial with your eye above the top of the mercury column
C. The small lines between the lines represent two-point intervals - 9. Which of the following is correct about the use of a stethoscope in taking blood pressure?
- A. Place your thumb on the diaphragm for support
- B. Use your fingers to hold the diaphragm in place
- C. Position for use with the earpieces facing backward
- D. Place the bell side of the diaphragm on teh brachial pulse
B. Use your fingers to hold the diaphragm in place - 10. Which of the following statements is correct about measuring blood pressure?
- A. Don’t take a BP on an arm with an IV
- B. A noisy room is not a problem when taking a BP
- C. The diastolic readisng is the first sound you hear
- D. The arm should be above teh heart for an accurate reading
A. Don’t take a BP on an arm with an IV - 11. Care plan is described as a:
- A. Plan of action for a few resident with special problems
- B. Form of vebal communication
- C. Plan of action developed only by the resident and family
- D. Plan of action for all residents to fulfill their basic needs
D. Plan of action for all residents to fulfill their basic needs - 12. The care plan is developed by:
- A. Considering teh schedule of teh physician and other specialized medical staff
- B. Setting short- and long-term goals and means of achieving them
- C. Having the nurse assistant assess the resident’s needs
- D. Creating a weekly schedule of activities for the resident
B. Setting short- and long-term goals and means of achieving them - 13. One goal of the care plan is to:
- A. Allow the resident’s family to make all decisions concerning care given
- B. Assist the resident in fulfilling basic human needs and ADLs
- C. Tell the physician and medical staff what the resident’s needs are
- D. Provide a plan that only the nurse assistant will know what has to be done for the resident
B. Assist the resident in fulfilling basic human needs and ADLs - 14. Which of the following is the correct technique for answering the telephone?
- A. Tell the caller the charge nurse is busy and to call back later
- B. Identify yourself and the facility
- C. Tell the caller you are too busy to take a message
- D. Identify the facility but do not give your name
B. Identify yourself and the facility - 15. Which of the following is an age-related change affecting the sensory system?
- A. Less hormone and adrenal production
- B. Decreased number of olfactory bulbs
- C. Stiffening of muscles and joints
- D. Loss of teeth and weakened gums
B. Decreased number of olfactory bulbs - 16. An example of a loss that the resident may have experienced is:
- A. A lifetime of experience
- B. Spouse, friends, or pet
- C. Spiritual values and concerns
- D. Right to vote
B. Spouse, friends, or pet - 17. The nurse assistant can help meet the resident’s spiritual needs by:
- A. Providing time for pleasant meals
- B. Sharing the same spiritual beliefs
- C. Talking with and listening to the resident
- D. Enabling the confused resident to communicate
C. Talking with and listening to the resident - 18. The definition of “confusion” is:
- A. Overreacting to circumstances
- B. Sensory perceptions that seem real
- C. Behavior problem that is worse in the evening
- D. Disoreintation to time, place, and/or person
D. Disoreintation to time, place, and/or person - 19. Which of the following is a correct nursing approach for the resident who is confused?
- A. If you treat the resident like a child, he/she will be happier
- B. It is important to create a calm, orderly routing for the resident who is confused
- C. Keep resident’s glasses or hearing aid because he/she might lose them
- D. Never talk about the past with a resident who is confused
B. It is important to create a calm, orderly routing for the resident who is confused - 20. Which of the following changes is a normal part of the aging nervous system?
- A. Mild slowing of movement
- B. Severe confusion
- C. Continuous forgetfulness
- D. Mild personality change
A. Mild slowing of movement - 21. A sudden damage to the brain due to either hemorrhage or blockage of an artery is called:
- A. Multiple sclerosis
- B. Agnosia
- C. A catastrophic reaction
- D. A cerebrovascular accident
D. A cerebrovascular accident - 22. The NA is responsible for:
- A. Checking the activity calendar daily
- B. Assessing how well the resident performs activities
- C. Developing new activities for the resident
- D. Contacting the family if the resident is unwilling to participate
A. Checking the activity calendar daily - 23. The NA can participate in the activity program by:
- A. Assessing how well the resident performs the activity
- B. Selecting activities that the NA enjoys
- C. Devising new ways to conduct the activity
- D. Playing checkers with the resident
D. Playing checkers with the resident - 24. Which area of an individual’s life is affected by his/her culture?
- A. Life expectancy
- B. Physical appearance
- C. Personal values
- D. Genetic coding
C. Personal values - 25. Culture is NOT
- A. Genetically determined
- B. Continuous and ongoing
- C. Passed on from generation to generation
- D. Socially learned
A. Genetically determined - 26. A NA can become familiar with a resident’s customs or cultural beliefs by:
- A. Reading books on cultural diversity
- B. Asking the resident where he/she is from
- C. Revieing the information in the care plan
- D. Talking to coworkers who have a similar background
C. Revieing the information in the care plan - 27. When giving postmortem care, the CNA should
- A. Perform this procedue alone to ensure respect for resident
- B. Elevate the HOB slightly to prevent discoloration of the face
- C. Arrange for legal and financial counseling
- D. Be sure dentures stay in the body
B. Elevate the HOB slightly to prevent discoloration of the face - 28. The goal of hospice care is to:
- A. Encourage aggressive treatment in attempt to cure the patient
- B. Provide comfort to terminally ill patients and their families
- C. Assist the patient when making out his/her will
- D. Ensure that all patients are in the hospital when they are dying
B. Provide comfort to terminally ill patients and their families - 29. What is a method of entry for microorganisms
- A. Secretions from the reproductive tract
- B. Breaks in the skin or mucus membrane
- C. In the resident’s bloodstream
- D. Through drainage from wounds
B. Breaks in the skin or mucus membrane - 30. Which of the following is considered a BOdy Substance Precaution
- A. Wear gloves when there is contact with body fluids
- B. Store lab specimens in a refrigerator containing food and drink
- C. Use label from the Centers from Diesease Control and Prevention to identify infections
- D. Recap disposable razors and store in clean location
A. Wear gloves when there is contact with body fluids - 31. For the resident in contact precautions, the NA would use:
- A. Mask only
- B. Gown and gloves
- C. Mask and gloves
- D. Gown, gloves, and mask
B. Gown and gloves - 32. The water temperature for the tub bath should be:
- A. 98*
- B. 100*
- C. 105*
- D. 110*
C. 105* - 33. The resident in a shower chair should be placed:
- A. Facing the door of the shower stall
- B. As close as possible to the shower nozzle
- C. Facing the inside of the shower stall
- D. About 2 feet from the shower nozzle
A. Facing the door of the shower stall - 34. Observations to make during a tub bath or shower bath include
- A. Redness and rashes
- B. Halitosis and plaque
- C. Dysphagia and nausea
- D. Confusion and unsteady gait
A. Redness and rashes - 35. Which of the following statements is correct regarding a tub bath or shower bath
- A. The resident should remain in the tub for 20-25 min
- B. Lock the bathroom door to ensure privacy for the resident
- C. Leave the resident alone during the bath so he/she has privacy
- D. Oil added to a bathtub makes the tub slippery and is a hazard
D. Oil added to a bathtub makes the tub slippery and is a hazard - 36. When feeding a resident, the NA prevents a resident from choking by:
- A. Cutting food in large pieces that are convenient
- B. Providing food quickly to avoid cooling and gagging
- C. Ensuring that the resident’s dentures are in his/her mouth
- D. Establishing a time limit for chewing and swallowing the food
C. Ensuring that the resident’s dentures are in his/her mouth - 37. If a choking resident can speak, cough, or breathe, do not intervene because starting the procedure may cause the resident to:
- A. Breathe in harder and force the object further down the respiratory tract
- B. “pop” the object out of his/her respiratory tract
- C. Exhale too deeply, causing further choking
- D. Vomit and force the object further down the respiratory tract
A. Breathe in harder and force the object further down the respiratory tract - 38. Which of the following are signs of normal respirations
- A. Effortless and irregular
- B. Effortless and regular
- C. Quiet and forceful
- D. Quiet and uneven
B. Effortless and regular - 39. Which of the following is a correct location to take a temperature
- A. Under the knee
- B. Behind the ear
- C. In the mouth
- D. In the nose
C. In the mouth - 40. When a resident is receiving an intravenous feeding, the NA should observe and report the resident’s complaint of:
- A. Fatigue
- B. Pain at the site
- C. Shortness of breath
- D. Thirst
B. Pain at the site - 41. When should peri care be given to the CONTINENT resident
- A. Daily with morning care
- B. After each voiding or stool
- C. At least once a shift
- D. Twice a day
A. Daily with morning care - 42. Which of the following statements is correct regarding peri care
- A. Gloves are optional during peri care
- B. Wash the peri area with soap and cold water
- C. Wash from front to back when providing peri care
- D. The resident lies on his/her stomach during peri care
C. Wash from front to back when providing peri care - 43. Complete dress for the resident for the resident includes
- A. Purse and umbrella
- B. Shoes and stockings
- C. Tie and suspenders
- D. Wrist watch and jewelry
B. Shoes and stockings - 44. Which of the following statements is correct regarding a bed bath?
- A. Water applied to the skin during a bath can make a resident feel llike he/she has to urinate
- B. A washcloth mitten is used as a restraint for the resident’s hand during a bed bath
- C. Water used for a bed should be a cooler temperature than water used for a tub bath
- D. Wash the extremity closest to you first to avoid bending and dripping water on the resident
A. Water applied to the skin during a bath can make a resident feel llike he/she has to urinate - 45. Soiled linens should be placed
- A. On the floor
- B. In the linen container
- C. On the bedside table
- D. On the chair
B. In the linen container - 46. When making a bed, make the:
- A. Far side of the bottom sheet first
- B. Near side of the entire bed first
- C. Far side of the entire bed first
- D. Entire bottom first
B. Near side of the entire bed first - 47. When placing a case on the pillow you should:
- A. Hold the pillow under your chin and insert pillow from bottom
- B. Lay the pillow on a chair and pull the case over the pillow
- C. Pull the case over while grasping the pillow with the other hand
- D. Lay the pillow on the bedside stand and pull the case over the pillow
C. Pull the case over while grasping the pillow with the other hand - 48. Which of the following are complications that can develop due to immobility
- A. Contractures, blood clots, pressure sores, or constipation
- B. Contractures, diarrhea, pressure sores, or constipation
- C. Perssure sores, blood clots, diaphoresis, or constipation
- D. Halitosis, blood clots, pressure sores, or constipation
A. Contractures, blood clots, pressure sores, or constipation - 49. Which of the following promotes the goals of restorative care
- A. Emphasizing the resident’s disabilities, not abilities
- B. Praising the resident when he/she has accomplished a task
- C. Brushing the resident’s teeth to get the activity done quickly
- D. Encouraging the resident to depend on the staff for all personal needs
B. Praising the resident when he/she has accomplished a task - 50. Which of the following is correct regarding positioning of the resident in bed?
- A. The trunk of the body should be bent; change position at least every 2 hours
- B. The trunk of the body should be straight; change position at least every 2 hours
- C. The trunk of the body should be bent; change position at least every 4 hours
- D. The trunk of the body should be straight; change position at least every 4 hours
B. The trunk of the body should be straight; change position at least every 2 hours