CNA-BASIC NURSING SKILLS EXAM QUESTIONS

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CNA-BASIC NURSING SKILLS EXAM QUESTIONS

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Question 1: WHAT THERMOMETERS COLOR CODING FOR ORAL?

Answer:

Green and blue

Question 2: LIST 7 MEASURES THAT CAN REDUCE PAIN.

Answer:

(1) Report complaints of pain or unrelieved pain immediately (2) Gently position the body in proper alignment.(3) Give back rubs (4) Ask if the resident would like to take a warm bath or shower (5) Assist the resident to the bathroom or commode or offer the bedpan or urinal.(6) Encourage slow, deep breathing (7) Provide a calm and quiet environment. Use soft music to distract the resident.(8) Be patient, caring, gentle, and responsive to residents who are in pain.

Question 3: WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS OF WARM APPLICATIONS ? WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS

OF COLD APPLICATIONS?

Answer:

WARM APPLICATIONS:

(1) Heat relieves pain and muscular tension.(2) Reduces swelling, (3) Elevates the temperature in the tissues

(4) Increases blood flow- brings more oxygen and nutrients to the tissues for healing.

COLD APPLICATIONS:

(1) Help to stop bleeding (2) Help prevent swelling (3) Reduce pain (4) Bring down high fevers

Question 4: LIST 6 SIGNS OF POOR CIRCULATION THAT AN NA SHOULD OBSERVE FOR

WHEN AN ELASTIC BANDAGE IS APPLIED.

Answer:

(1) Swelling (2) Bluish, or cyanotic, skin (3) Shiny, tight skin (4) Skin that is cold to the touch (5) Sores (6) Numbness (7) Tingling (8) Pain Check resident 15 minutes after the bandage is applied.Loosen the bandage if you note any signs of poor circulation, and notify the nurse immediately.

Question 5: WHY SHOULD RESPIRATIONS BE COUNTED IMMEDIATELY AFTER MEASURING

THE PULSE RATE?

Answer:

LIST THE 2 PARTS OF MEASURING BLOOD

PRESSURE AND BRIEFLY DEFINE BOTH PHASES.

Question 6: 2 parts of blood pressure: SYSTOLIC phase - heart is at work, contracting and pushing the blood from the left ventricle of the heart.DIASTOLIC phase - when the heart relaxes.

Answer:

LIST THE 2 PIECES OF EQUIPMENT NORMALLY USED TO MONITOR BP.

Question 7: WHAT DUTIES MAY A NA HAVE REGARDING STERILE DRESSINGS?

Answer:

(1) Assisting the nurse with a sterile dressing (2) Observing and documenting your observations (3)Skin that has changed color (4) Scab that has come off (5) Bleeding

(6) Swelling (7) Odor (8) Drainage

Question 8: WHEN ARE NON-STERILE DRESSING USUALLY USED?

Answer:

Non-sterile dressings are applied to dry, closed wounds that have less chance of infection.Nursing assistant may change non-sterile dressings.Observe the dressing for any odor or drainage. Notice the color and size of the wound.Even though NAs do not change sterile dressings, they can gather and store equipment and supplies, observe and report about the dressing site, and they may be allowed to clean the equipment.Properly positioning the resident, cutting the tape, and disposing of the soiled dressing.

Question 9: WHAT IS THE PURPOSE OF A SITZ BATH?

Answer:

SITZ BATHS clean perineal wounds and reduce inflammation and pain.SITZ BATHS causes increased blood flow to the pelvic area, blood flow to other parts of the body is decreased Residents may feel weak, faint, or dizzy Water temperature no higher than 105 degrees

Question 10: WHICH TEMPERATURE SITE IS CONSIDERED

TO BE THE MOST ACCURATE?

Answer:

Rectal

Question 11: LIST 5 VITAL SIGNS THAT MUST BE MONITORED.

Answer:

(1) Temperature (2) Pulse (3) Respirations (4) Blood pressure (5) Level of pain

Question 12: WHAT IS AN OXYGEN CONCENTRATOR?

Answer:

Is a box like device that changes air in the room into air with more oxygen.Quiet machines Oxygen concentrators run on electricity.

Question 13: WHAT ARE THE MAIN SITES FOR TAKING

THE BODY'S TEMPERATURE?

Answer:

(1) Mouth (Oral) (2) Rectum (Rectal) (3) Armpit (Axillary) (4) Ear (Tympanic) (5) Temporal (Forehead)

Question 14: WHAT IS A NA RESPONSIBILITY REGARDING CARE OF AN IV?

Answer:

NA responsibility for IV care is to report and document any observations of changes or problems with the IV.

Question 15: WHAT IS A NASAL CANNULA?

Answer:

Is a piece of plastic tubing that fits around the face and is secured by a strap that goes over the ears and around the back of the head.

Question 16: LIST 15 SIGNS THAT MAY SHOW THAT A RESIDENT IS IN PAIN.

Answer:

(1) Increased pulse, respirations, blood pressure (2) Sweating (3) Nausea (4) Vomitting (5) Tightening the jaw (6) Squeezing eyes shut (7) Holding or guarding a body part (8) Frowning (9) Grinding teeth (10) Increased restlessness (11) Agitation or tension (12) Change in behavior (13) Crying (14) Difficulty moving or walking (15) Repetitive movements (16) Pacing (17) Rocking (18) Breathing heavily (19) Groaning (20) Sighing