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CNA ENTRANCE EXAM
Actual Qs and Ans Expert-Verified Explanation
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-Guarantee passing score -100 Questions and Answers -format set of multiple-choice -Expert-Verified Explanation Question 1: dangling is:
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-sitting up with the feet over the side of the bed -a way to help residents regain balance -sometimes used for residents who are unable to walk
Question 2: why is it important not to do tasks that are not assigned to you?
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-you may do the task incorrectly -you may put yourself or someone else in danger -you and or your employer may be sued
Question 3: what is the goal of rehabilitation
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to restore the person to the highest possible level of functioning
Question 4: which is a psychological factor that can affect elimination
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lack of privacy
Question 5: following standard precautions means:
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treating all body fluids as if they were infected Question 6: in this position the resident is lying on either side. The knee on the upper side of the body should be flexed
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lateral
Question 7: The Bloodborne Pathogens Standard requires
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-healthcare employers educate employees about bloodborne heath hazards -heathcare employers use special techniques to protect workers form bloodborne heath hazards -healthcare employers protect residents from bloodborne health hazards Question 8: The left hemisphere of the brain controls:
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The right side of the body Question 9: Mrs. Velasco is a new resident at Summerhill Retirement Home. Simon, a nursing assistant, is giving her a bath before bedtime. He notices that she seems to have difficulty speaking English and seems nervous. What can Simon do to make her more comfortable?
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Use some words and phrases that he is familiar with in her language
Question 10: why is good grooming so important
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-it helps you feel good about yourself -it helps others feel good about you -it affects how residents feel about the care you give
Question 11: to remove dentures
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-the lower denture should be removed first -a gauze square should be used to grasp dentures -pull downward slightly to break sunction
Question 12: if a resident has a seizure
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lower him to the floor in a safe place Question 13: in order to help a resident with ambulation (ability to walk without the need for any
kind of assistance) you must know:
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-residents abilities -residents disabilities -goals for restoring and maintaining function Question 14: what is the correct response if someone without a legal need to know asks for a resident's PHI?
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tell them that the information is confidential and cannot be given out
Question 15: to prevent dehydration a nursing assistant should
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offer fresh water and other fluids often Question 16: a resident tells a nursing assisting that she is scared of dying. How should the nursing assistant respond?
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listen quietly and ask questions when appropriate
Question 17: What is the NA's job during resident exams
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-explaining the procedure to the resident -emotional support of the resident -getting equipment for the doctor or nurse Question 18: Gloves should be worn:
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When there is a chance of contact with body fluids
Question 19: when the resident refuses to let the nursing assistant take her blood pressure, the nursing assistant should
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report this to the nurse
Question 20: why is it a bad idea to wear rings or false nails to work?
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they increase the risk of contamination Question 21: during conversations with a resident, you should:
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call the resident by the name she prefers
Question 22: a normal blood oxygen level is usually between
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95%-100%
Question 23: an oral temperature should not be taken on a person who has ___ in the last 10-20 minutes
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-smoked -eaten -exercised Question 24: an oral temperature should not be taken on a resident who has eaten or drunk fluids in the last ___ minutes
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10-20
Question 25: oral care should be performed
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at least twice a day