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CNA EXAM WI
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-Guarantee passing score -92 Questions and Answers -format set of multiple-choice -Expert-Verified Explanation Question 1: Menopause is the time in a women's life when she has decreased blood levels of estrogen and progesterone. What are some normal changes offing that result from this decrease?
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Loss of calcium which leads to brittle bones Menstrual Periods stop Vaginal walls get drier and thinner Question 2: How can a caregiver comfort a resident with dementia who is experiencing a delusion, believing her baby is missing (referring to a doll she believes is her really baby)?
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Reassure the resident and assist her to look for the doll The best response to disruptive behaviors related to dementia is to acknowledge the person's reality be non-confrontational Question 3: What Stage of Grief: Crying or withdrawing from activities previously enjoyed
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Depression
Question 4: What is the most significant thing a CNA can do to prevent the spread of infection
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Wash their hands Question 5: What Stage of Grief: Refusing to believe they or a loved one is dying.
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Denial Question 6: What type of abuse is occurring if a nursing assistant provides "special" care to a resident for additional payment?
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Financial Abuse
Question 7: How should a CNA answer the phone at a health care agency?
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Identify the agency, their name and position and ask how they can help. Give no personal information about any of the residents at the facility.Question 8: Which chronic disease is characterized by excessive urination, excessive urination, excessive hunger and excessive thirst?
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Diabetes Question 9: Why should a nursing assistant make sure the toothette is only slightly damp (minimal water) when providing mouth care to an unconscious person?
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To prevent aspiration during care Question 10: What measures should betaken assures measurement of weight accurately indicates a change in the resident's body weight.
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Start with the scale balanced to zero.Make sure the resident is not holding onto the scale Make surety resident is not holding onto walker or cane while being weighed.Weigh the resident on the same scale each time
Question 11: What safety measure should a nursing assistant take to minimize the risk of aspiration when a resident is receiving a tube feeding?
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Assure the resident is placed in a low fowlers position during and immediately after the feeding.
Question 12: What are the six links in the chain of infection?
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- causative agent
- reservoir
- portal of exit
- mode of transmission
- portal of entry
- susceptible host
Question 13: How can a CNA improve communication with a resident who is hearing impaired?
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Do not speak until you are in front of the resident where they can see your face Make sure their inadequate lighting so the resident can see your nonverbal communication Do not shout, rather avoid rushing and pronounce words clearly
Question 14: What should a CNA avoid doing to prevent sheering and friction?
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Do not pull the resident across the sheets during transfers or repositioning
Question 15: What is the normal oral temperature range?
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97.6-99.6
Question 16: At a minimum how often must an immobile resident be repositioned to prevent pressure ulcers
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Every 2 hours
Question 17: For residents who have conditions such as Cerebral Palsy which affect their muscle movement and coordination, how should a nursing assistant go out physical cares?
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Allow the resident to move slowly, be patient Keep the resident's body in as normal alignment as possible Question 18: What is the nurse aide's legal responsibility when she suspects or witnesses abuse of a resident?
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She must report the abuse immediately to the nurse.Question 19: As the male reproductive system ages, what are some of the typical changes that will occur?
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A decrease in sperm production Enlargement of the prostate gland which may make urination difficult Question 20: What do you call any intervention and used in place of restarting that reduces the need for restraint?
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Restraint Alternative
Question 21: Passive Range of Motion (PROM)
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Exercises completed for residents who are paralyzed or unable to move their own joints freely or may not even be able to move Question 22: When caring for a resident who is showing signs depression, what action is always appropriate?
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Listening Give the person opportunities to talk about their feelings if they want to
Question 23: What are common signs of approaching death?
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Diminished sense o touch Loss of movement, muscle tone and feeling Weak pulse that is abnormally slow or rapid
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