CNA PRACTICE TEST 3 50 QUESTIONS

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CNA PRACTICE TEST 3 (50 QUESTIONS)

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Question 1: When making an occupied bed, it is important to

Answer:

• make half of the bed at one time

• have one side rail up and one down

• make a toe pleat in the top covers

• do all of the above

Answer: D

When making an occupied bed, it is important to make half of the bed at one time, to have one side rail up and one down, and to make a toe pleat in the top covers.

Question 2: Accurate daily weights are measured

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• at the same time each day

• with the resident fully clothed

• in the morning

• all of the above

Answer: A

Weight may fluctuate during the day, so to be accurate you must weigh residents at the same time each day.

Question 3: A resident who is too large for staff members to transfer safely is

Answer:

• moved with a mechanical lifting device

• placed on a calorie-controlled diet

• left in bed, but turned every two hours

• left in bed, but repositioned every hour

Answer: A

Use a mechanical device to protect both the resident and the staff.

Question 4: The procedure for bathing that prevents damage to the skin is to

Answer:

• rub carefully with a rough washcloth

• use a large amount of lotion

• rinse well and dry thoroughly

• apply a generous amount of talcum powder after the bath

Answer: C

The best way to prevent skin breakdown is to rinse and dry well.Question 5: As you are transferring a patient, the resident becomes weak and starts to fall. You should

Answer:

• hold the patient's transfer belt and lean away from the fall

• call for help

• grasp the transfer belt and lower the resident to the floor along your bent leg

• hold the resident tightly and lean backwards

Answer: C

Grasp the transfer belt and lower the resident to the floor along your bent leg.

Question 6: Safe use of oxygen therapy includes

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• always setting the flowmeter at 2-3 liters per minute

• using wool blankets only

• cleansing the nasal prongs each shift with alcohol

• posting a no smoking sign on the door

Answer: D

Choice a is wrong because the flow is set by the physician. Choice b is wrong because wool can cause sparks, and c is wrong because alcohol causes drying. Therefore, only choice d is correct.Question 7: On entering a room, you notice that the patient is not breathing. Your first action should be to

Answer:

• call for help

• lay the resident down on his back

• give four quick breaths

• give 8-10 abdominal thrusts

Answer: A

Always call for help first in an emergency.Question 8: When a resident is on I & O, which of the following are measured?

Answer:

• liquids other than water

• see-through liquids only

• milk, ice cream, and carbonated beverages

• all substances that are fluid at room temperature

Answer: D

All items that are liquid at room temperature are considered fluid (for example, ice cream, gelatin dessert, and so on).

Question 9: The resident states that a mistake has been made: there is salt on her tray, although the doctor has ordered a low-salt diet. You should

Answer:

• explain this means no salt when preparing food

• tell the patient not to use the salt

• check the diet order with the nurse

• call the kitchen for a new tray

Answer: C

Any diet question must be answered before the resident eats.

Question 10: Which statement about trimming a diabetic's toenails is correct?

Answer:

• You should always cut the toenails in a rounded pattern.

• Be sure you have the doctor's order before beginning.

• Always use safety/bandage scissors on diabetic residents.

• A nursing assistant may not trim a diabetic's toenails.

Answer: D

A nursing assistant never trims a diabetic's toenails. The diabetic often has extremely poor circulation to the feet, and any injury could lead to amputation.Question 11: You are removing a soiled gown from a resident who has an IV. You should

Answer:

• remove the opposite arm from the gown first

• have the nurse remove the IV needle

• disconnect the bag and tubing

• slip the gown over the IV solution bag

Answer: A

Remove the sleeve from the arm without tubing first.