CNA PRACTICE EXAM IV EXAM QUESTIONS

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CNA PRACTICE EXAM IV EXAM QUESTIONS

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-Guarantee passing score -70 Questions and Answers -format set of multiple-choice -Expert-Verified Explanation Question 1: c. Speak with him to determine what his needs will be that day and coordinate with the dining and food team.

Answer:

While you are caring for a Buddhist patient, he mentions an upcoming fast day when he can only eat at predetermined times during the day. What is an appropriate response?

• Acknowledge his beliefs but explain that you can't make any changes to the facility's dining times.

• Suggest that his family bring some food from home.

• Speak with him to determine what his needs will be that day and coordinate with the dining and food

team.

• Apologize for not being able to help him that day.

Question 2: d. Immediately notify the nurse that the family has advanced directives for the patient.

Answer:

A family member gives a copy of a patient's advanced directives to a CNA. The patient is scheduled for a minor procedure the next day. Which of the following is an appropriate response?

• Tell them to hold onto the copies until and unless they are needed.

• Tell the family that they are not necessary because the patient is having a minor surgical procedure.

• Put the copy in the chart.

• Immediately notify the nurse that the family has advanced directives for the patient.

Question 3: d. Every 2 hours

Answer:

How often should a patient who is lying on an egg crate or an inflatable mattress be turned?

• Never - patients shouldn't be turned when they are lying on inflatable mattresses.

• Every 12 hours

• Every 6 hours

• Every 2 hours

Question 4: b. Ask the patient in the privacy of his room in a quiet tone.

Answer:

A CNA needs to speak with a patient about the quality and amount of stool he passed that day. How can the CNA help the patient feel more comfortable about disclosing the needed information?

• Ask the patient in his room when visitors are present.

• Ask the patient in the privacy of his room in a quiet tone.

• Ask the patient in an indirect way and hope the patient

understands what the CNA is trying to ask.

• Ask the patient closed-ended questions

Question 5: d. Between checking on patients

Answer:

When is it acceptable for a CNA to wash her hands using an alcohol-based hand sanitizer instead of soap and water?

• Before eating

• After performing peri care on a patient

• After using the bathroom

• Between checking on patients

Question 6: c. Gown

Answer:

A CNA is providing care for a patient on contact precautions.What type of personal protective equipment should she be using?

• Respirator

• Mask

• Gown

• All of the above

Question 7: a. Physiological

Answer:

What needs are found on the bottom level (most basic) of Maslow's pyramid?

• Physiological

• Safety/security

• Love and belonging

• Self-esteem

Question 8: c. By using a circular motion away from the body

Answer:

How should a CNA clean an indwelling catheter?

• By using a gentle back and forth motion

• By using a circular motion towards the body

• By using a circular motion away from the body

• By using an up and down motion

Question 9: c. Using a picture or letter board

Answer:

What is one technique a CNA can use to help a patient with aphasia?

• Providing a time limit for the patient to respond

• Speaking for the patient

• Using a picture or letter board

• Giving the patient a pen

Question 10: c. Checking on the patient right away to see what she needs

Answer:

A CNA is stocking shelves outside a patient's room when the call bell rings. The CNA is not responsible for the patient's care that day. How should the CNA respond?

• Ignoring the call bell until the patient's assigned CNA responds

• Getting the assigned CNA to check on the patient

• Checking on the patient right away to see what she needs

• Checking on the patient after stocking the shelves

Question 11: a. Placing dirty linens in a plastic bag inside of the patient's room, and then putting the plastic bag into a bag outside of the room that is held open by a second CNA

Answer:

When changing linens in an isolation room, which of the following is an appropriate measure to prevent contamination of clean materials?

• Placing dirty linens in a plastic bag inside of the patient's room, and then putting the plastic bag into a

bag outside of the room that is held open by a second CNA

• Shaking out soiled linens to remove solid material before washing

• Piling soiled linens outside of the dirty utility room to avoid

mixing them with non-contaminated linens