CHAPTER 5 WORKBOOK - CNA EXAM QUESTIONS

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CHAPTER 5 WORKBOOK - CNA EXAM QUESTIONS

Actual Qs and Ans Expert-Verified Explanation

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-Guarantee passing score -69 Questions and Answers -format set of multiple-choice -Expert-Verified Explanation

Question 1: put only one kind of food on the plate at a time

Answer:

good idea

Question 2: check the skin regularly for signs of irritation

Answer:

good idea

Question 3: dementia

Answer:

the loss of mental abilities such as thinking, remembering, reasoning, and communicating

Question 4: follow standard precautions when caring for the resident

Answer:

good idea

Question 5: if a resident rummages or hoards, the NA should

Answer:

label all personal belongings with the resident's name and room number place a label or symbol on residents door not tell the family that their loved one is "stealing" from others prepare the family so they are not confused if they find items that do not belong to the family member (resident) ask the family to tell staff if they notice unfamiliar items regularly check areas where the resident stores items

Question 6: sundowning

Answer:

when a person with Alzheimer's disease gets restless and agitated in the late afternoon, evening, or night may be caused by hunger, fatigue, change in routine/caregiver, or any new and frustrating situation

Question 7: when a resident is acting suspicious, the NA should

Answer:

not argue offer reassurance be understanding be supportive

Question 8: hallucinations

Answer:

a resident who sees, hears, smells, tastes, or feels things that are not there

Question 9: if a resident perseverates, this means he is

Answer:

repeating words, phrases, questions, or actions

Question 10: break tasks down into simple steps, explaining one step at a time

Answer:

good idea

Question 11: alzheimer's disease causes

Answer:

tangled nerve fibers and protein deposits to form in the brain, eventually causing dementia

Question 12: serve finger foods if the resident tends to wander during meals

Answer:

good idea

Question 13: rummaging

Answer:

going through drawers, closets, or personal items that belong to one's self or others

Question 14: if a resident experiences sleep disturbances, the NA should

Answer:

make sure that the resident gets moderate exercise/activity throughout the day encourage resident to participate in activities allow the resident to spend some time each day in natural sunlight if possible reduce light and noise as much as possible during nighttime hours discourage sleeping during the day

Question 15: perseveration or repetitive phrasing

Answer:

a resident who has dementia may repeat words, phrases, questions, or activites over and over again may be caused by disorientation or confusion

Question 16: reward positive behavior with smiles and warm touches

Answer:

good idea Question 17: if the resident is incontinent, do not give him fluids, because it makes the problem worse

Answer:

bad idea

Question 18: most Alzheimer's disease victims will eventually need constant care

Answer:

true

Question 19: validation therapy

Answer:

letting residents believe they live in the past or in imaginary circumstances validating = give value to or approving NA should not reorient resident to actual circumstances, not argue or correct ex. resident tells NA he doesn want lunch because he is eating lunch with his wife, but his wife is dead Question 20: there is one simple exam that is performed to diagnose Alzheimer's disease

Answer:

false

Question 21: pacing

Answer:

a resident who walks back and forth in the same area

Question 22: inappropriate sexual behavior

Answer:

removing clothes, touching one's own genitals in public, or trying to touch others can disturb or embarrass those who see it

Question 23: violent behavior

Answer:

a resident who attacks, hits, or threatens someone is using violence

triggers: frustration, overstimulation, change in routine/environment/caregiver

Question 24: four possible causes of delirium

Answer:

infections disease fluid imbalances poor nutrition