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CNA AUTOMATIC FAILS EXAM QUESTIONS
Actual Qs and Ans Expert-Verified Explanation
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-Guarantee passing score -17 Questions and Answers -format set of multiple-choice -Expert-Verified Explanation Question 1: skill 3: measure and record resident's radial pulse
Answer:
> failing to record measurements > failure to check the pulse TWICE extra notes: you can say "stop & start" if you need to start over after losing the pulse, also try easing up on your touch , ask for preference of wrist, ask to take their "vitals" so they don't know you're taking their pulse, normal range is 60-100 bpm Question 2: skill 1: indirect care
Answer:
just remember to do these things...> greet resident by name and introduce yourself > provide explanations before and during care > ask resident about preferences > ask about comfort during care > when leaving, asking if they need anything and place call bell in hand Question 3: skill 8: transfer resident using pivot technique
Answer:
> failure to brake wheelchair before pivot > failure to brake wheelchair before leaving > failure to put resident's shoes on before pivot
> failure to apply gait belt > failure to ask patient to scoot forward so feet are not dangling from bed > failure to have residents feet on foot pads > failure to have resident sit back in chair extra notes: remember to ask if they're dizzy/comfortable which change of position Question 4: skill 5: change an occupied bed
Answer:
> failure to maintain safety of patient (ex/ leaving bedside while patient positioned on their side) > not following infection control protocol (ex/ place dirty linens on bedside table or floor, holding linen against clothing) > allowing resident to lay directly on mattress extra notes: order of stacked supplies from top to bottom = fitted sheet > top/flat sheet > pillowcase, remember to do hospital corners and let them wiggle their toes for space Question 5: skill 16: dressing resident who has a weak arm
Answer:
> always undress from strong to weak, dress from weak to strong arm > always ensure residents safety and dignity > allow for outfit preference > avoid placing dirty gown on bedside table
extra notes: hold weak hand like a handshake
Question 6: skill 15: provide catheter care to female resident
Answer:
> always cleanse front to back > always ensure residents safety and dignity > failure to cleanse catheter or perineal area using clean area of washcloth > failure to cleanse, rinse, and dry are > failure to wear gloves Question 7: skill 10: range of motion - shoulder
Answer:
> perform range of motion on incorrect side from what is listed on care plan > failure to ask resident about pain > failure to complete 1 set of 3 repetitions for each exercise extra notes: remember it is the PATIENT'S left/right side not yours lol, don't handle joints
Question 8: skill 13: provide resident a partial bed bath & back rub
Answer:
> same layer of washcloth used twice for any part of the face > not applying gloves before performing skill > not maintaining resident's privacy > not maintaining safety of resident > must wash, rinse, and dry each area of body Question 9: skill 14: provide perineal care to female resident who is incontinent
Answer:
> always clean from front back > same layer of washcloth used twice > not applying gloves before performing skill > not maintaining resident's privacy
extra notes: p-e-r-i = 4 letters = 4 washcloths
Question 10: provide foot care to resident
Answer:
> failure to converse with resident > failure to wash, rinse, dry area > if you dig or file toenails > failure to replace sock and shoe Question 11: skill 12: range of motion - hip, knee, and ankle
Answer:
> perform range of motion on incorrect side from what is listed on care plan > failure to ask resident about pain > failure to complete 1 set of 3 repetitions for each exercise extra notes: remember it is the PATIENT'S left/right side not yours lol, don't handle joints so support the thigh and calf instead Question 12: skill 19: measure and record contents of urinary drainage bag
Answer:
> failure to record output > failure to wear gloves > failure to return bed to lowest position > failure to wash hands 3x
extra notes: never touch bedside controls with gloves
Question 13: skill 11: range of motion - elbow and wrist
Answer:
> perform range of motion on incorrect side from what is listed on care plan > failure to ask resident about pain > failure to complete 1 set of 3 repetitions for each exercise extra notes: remember it is the PATIENT'S left/right side not yours lol, don't handle joints Question 14: skill 20: provide resident hand and nail care
Answer:
> failure to converse with resident > failure to wash, rinse, and dry area > failure to wear gloves Question 15: skill 4: measure and record a resident's respirations
Answer:
> failure to record the measurement extra notes: ask to take their "vitals" so they don't know you're checking respirations, normal range: 12-20, you can rest their hand over their stomach to help count Question 16: skill 6: change resident to supported side-lying position
Answer:
no automatic fails, but remember:
> keep resident reasonably covered with sheet throughout skill > avoid holding pillows against uniform, use bedside table > place call bell in hand that is positioned closest to mattress > need four pillows = 1 in the back + 1 between knees + 1 between feet + 1 under arm > patient ends up in a figure 4 >ask preference for which side they want to lie in Question 17: skill 2: handwashing
Answer:
wash at the sink fr before and after first skill & then verbally state for the 2nd/3rd skills
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