CNA CHAPTER 12 EXAM QUESTIONS

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CNA CHAPTER 12 EXAM QUESTIONS

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-Guarantee passing score -20 Questions and Answers -format set of multiple-choice -Expert-Verified Explanation Question 1: 1. What are three ways that nursing assistants can keep the noise level low in facilities?

Answer:

By not banging equipment or meal trays, keeping her voice low, promptly answering ringing telephones and call lights, closing doors when residents ask, and turning off televisions when they are not in use.

Question 2: Circadian rhythm

Answer:

The 24-hour day-night cycle.

Question 3: 11. When should bed linens be changed?

Answer:

Linens should always be changed after personal care procedures such as bed baths, or any time bedding or sheets are damp, soiled, or in need of straightening.Question 4: 12. List three reasons why it is important that bed linens be changed frequently.

Answer:

Sheets that are damp, wrinkled, or bunched up under a resident are uncomfortable. They may keep the resident from sleeping well.Microorganisms thrive in moist, warm places. Bedding that is damp or unclean may cause infection and disease. Residents who spend long hours in bed are at risk for pressure sores. Sheets that do not lie flat

increase this risk by cutting off circulation.Question 5: 2. What are three ways that nursing assistants can help control odors in facilities?

Answer:

By promptly cleaning up after episodes of incontinence; changing incontinence briefs as soon as they are soiled and disposing of them properly; emptying and cleaning bedpans, urinals, commodes, and emesis basins promptly; changing soiled bed linens andclothing as soon as possible; and giving regular oral care and personal care.

Question 6: 7. How do privacy curtains help protect residents' privacy?

Answer:

Privacy curtains keep others from seeing a resident undressed or while having care procedures done.Question 7: 3. What is the temperature range for long-term care facilities that is require by OBRA?

Answer:

71°F to 81°F

Question 8: 6. Where should call lights always be placed?

Answer:

Within the resident's reach.

Question 9: 8. What is disposable equipment? Why is it used?

Answer:

Disposable equipment is used only one time and then is discarded. This equipment is used to prevent the spread of microorganisms.

Question 10: Closed bed

Answer:

A bed completely made with the bedspread and blankets in place.

Question 11: Open bed

Answer:

A bed made with linen folded down to the foot of the bed.

Question 12: Surgical bed

Answer:

A bed made to accept residents who are returning to bed on stretchers.

Question 13: 9. List two functions that sleep performs for the body.

Answer:

Energy is restored; cells are repaired and renewed; information is processed; and memory is organized.

Question 14: 10. What problems can result from not getting enough sleep?

Answer:

Decreased mental function, reduced reaction time, irritability, and decreased immune system function.

Question 15: 13. Which way should pillows face while under resident's heads?

Answer:

The open end should face away from the door.

Question 16: Unoccupied bed

Answer:

A bed made while no person is in the bed.

Question 17: Insomnia

Answer:

Inability to fall asleep or remain asleep.

Question 18: 4. Why are beds usually kept in their lowest positions?

Answer:

Lowering the bed provides for residents' safety and helps reduce the risk of falls.

Question 19: Occupied bed

Answer:

A bed made while a person is in the bed.

Question 20: 5. What is the overbed table used for? Can bedpans and soiled linen be placed on an over bed table?

Answer:

The overbed table may be used for meals or personal care. It is a clean area. Bedpans, urinals, soiled linen, and other contaminated items should not be placed on overbed tables.