CNA MODULE 8: PATIENT CARE SKILLS EXAM QUESTIONS

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CNA MODULE 8: PATIENT CARE SKILLS EXAM QUESTIONS

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-Guarantee passing score -52 Questions and Answers -format set of multiple-choice -Expert-Verified Explanation Question 1: In preparing the bath for the dependent resident, the nurse assistant should:

• Fill the tum with no more than two inches of water
• Make sure that the water temp is at least 120 F
• Adjust the water temp to 105F

D Position the resident in the tub before adding water

Answer:

• Adjust the water temp to 105F

Question 2: When bathing a resident, the NA sees a swelling around the knee that is tender to

touch. The NA should:

• Avoid washing the sensitive area during bath
• Apply a warm wet washclosh to the knee
• Report this observation to the nurse
• Remind the resident not to ambulate without assistance

Answer:

• Report this observation to the nurse

Question 3: The NA is caring for a confused resident who does not like to bathe. The Nurse

Assistant should NOT:

• Prepare the resident before bathing
• Gives a sponge bath if resident resists tub or shower
• Force the resident into the shower or tub
• Schedule bathing when resident is agitated

Answer:

• Force the resident into the shower or tub

Question 4: When providing a bedpan for resident, the NA should always:

• Use the same size bedpan for all residents.
• Wait until the resident ass for a bedpan before gicing one.
• Place the open end of the bedpan towards the resident's back
• Allow privacy while the resident is using the bedpan

Answer:

• Allow privacy while the resident is using the bedpan

Question 5: To assist Mrs. B a resident, into a bath tub, the NA should:

• Stand at the side of the tin and have the resident hold on to your shoulder as she steps into

the tub

• Place a chair next to the tub and have the resident hold on to the chair as she steps into the

tub.

• Have the resident hold on to the grab bar in the tub enclosure as she steps into the tub
• Have the resident sit on the side of the tub, pick up both legs and pivot them over the side

and into the tub.

Answer:

• Have the resident hold on to the grab bar in the tub enclosure as she steps into the tub

Question 6: When preparing to bathe a resident, the NA should provide privacy curtains:

• Immediately after entering the room
• Before beginning the bath
• After washing the resident's face
• After completing the bath

Answer:

• Before beginning the bath

Question 7: The NA should know that dentures should be cleaned at which of the following times?

• Before breakfast and at bedtime
• After breakfast and at bedtime
• After breakfast, lunch and supper
• Before breakfast, lunch, supper and at bedtime

Answer:

• Before breakfast, lunch, supper and at bedtime

Question 8: In what position should an unconscious resident be placed when performing oral care?

• Lateral (side lying, head to side)
• Prone (on the stomach) position.
• Supine (on the back) position
• Standing position

Answer:

• Lateral (side lying, head to side)

Question 9: In a complete bed bath, the water is changed:

• At the completion of the bath
• After each body area is washed
• After the front surfaces of the body are washed.
• Whenever the water becomes soapy

Answer:

• Whenever the water becomes soapy

Question 10: When bathing a dependent resident, the nurse assistant should

• Leave the room at intervals to encourage the resident to bathe on his own.
• Rinse off all soap completely and dry the skin thoroughly
• Rub The skin vigorously to stimulate circulation
• Apply soap to all areas before rinsing with fresh water

Answer:

• Rinse off all soap completely and dry the skin thoroughly

Question 11: The bedpan shown below is a

• Regular bed pan
• Fractured bed pan

Answer:

• Fractured bed pan

Question 12: When bathing a resident, a nursing assistant should observe:

• Body size
• Body tone
• Skin Condition
• AMount of body fat