AMERICAN RED CROSS CNA FINAL EXAM QUESTIONS

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AMERICAN RED CROSS CNA FINAL EXAM QUESTIONS

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Question 1: elimination

Answer:

Act of removal of materials from the body

Question 2: what helps pathogens multiply?

Answer:

warm temps., moisture, darkness and food they can multiply in a reservoir.

Question 3: delirium, delusion, depression

Answer:

amount of oxygen in the blood is measured by what?

Question 4: what is the normal oral temperature for adults?

Answer:

97.8-99.1

Question 5: how often should an unconscious person receive mouth care

Answer:

every 2 hours

Question 6: how to communicate w/ dementia patients

Answer:

• focus on what the person feels to be true rather than what is really true
• use language that is simple and to the point
• show acceptance and respond to what the person feels to be true ( validation therapy)

Question 7: Kidney disease diet

Answer:

increase calories, high protein, low potassium, low sodium

Question 8: what is the proper bath temperature

Answer:

between 100 and 105 Question 9: what position do you place an unconscious person when providing mouth care?

Answer:

elevate the head of the bed and turn person to side to let all fluids run out

Question 10: why is it important to change soiled linens

Answer:

to prevent germ transmission from patient to patient and to provide comfort to the resident

Question 11: Average rectal temperature in adults

Answer:

99.2 Question 12: what legal document allows someone to make decisions on someone else behalf?

Answer:

durable power of attorney for healthcare; advance directive

Question 13: when can a person be restrained?

Answer:

• primary care provider must write order for the restraint. the order must specify the type/ purpose of

restraint and how long it is to be used.

• all alternatives must be determined unsuccessful first before placing restraint. must be detailed written

documentation

• must be clear medical reason for restraint
• person must be given an explanation of how the restraint works and why it is needed/ how long it will

be used.

Question 14: keep patient safe

Answer:

cognitive changes

Question 15: what facility is for people who can perform ADL'S`

Answer:

assisted living facilities

Question 16: Transferring from bed to wheelchair

Answer:

use transfer belt if they CAN bear weight use mechanical lift if they CANT bear weight

Question 17: oncology

Answer:

study of cancer Question 18: you're helping someone walk and they're short of breath, what do you do?

Answer:

slowly bring them down using good body mechanics

Question 19: what should be reported to the nurse

Answer:

changes in patient

Question 20: injury caused by cut; prolonged pressure is called?

Answer:

When does a TIA occur?

Question 21: foreign substances in body are attacked by what ?

Answer:

double bagging

Question 22: helping someone w/ osteoperosis

Answer:

help person exercise as much as they can use transfer belt when necessary keep area where walking clear follow care measures be aware their visual might be changed be alert to respiratory difficulties report anything new

Question 23: what to do when repositioning a heavy person

Answer:

ask for help

Question 24: what do you do with personal items upon admittance

Answer:

fill out personal belongings inventory sheet

Question 25: six principles of care

Answer:

• Dignity

• Infection Control

• Safety

• Communication

• Independence
• Privacy