CNA SKILLS TEST EXAM QUESTIONS

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CNA SKILLS TEST EXAM QUESTIONS

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-Guarantee passing score -35 Questions and Answers -format set of multiple-choice -Expert-Verified Explanation Question 1: Vital Signs: Respiratory Rate

Answer:

• Count respirations for 1 full minute. Accuracy within + or -2 breaths.

2.*Document Accurately Question 2: Skill 20: Back Rub/Massage

*Equipment: Lotion

Answer:

1.*Place resident in a sitting or lateral position

• Pour small amount of lotion into palm of hand and rub hands together to warm lotion

• Apply with gentle pressure, *using both hands from buttocks to back of neck without pulling skin,

using long firm strokes

• Use short circular strokes across the shoulders using both hands

• Perform back rub for 3-5 minutes or as ordered
• Asses skin condition
• Remove excess lotion

8.*When asked by examiner, verbalize actions needed if redness or skin break down are noticed. Do not rub reddened area and report immediately to nurse

Question 3: Skill 13: Moving and Positioning Residents-Examiner's Choice *Equipment: Draw Sheet (only for draw sheet option), Pillows (used on Lateral and Sim's)

Answer:

-*Raise side rail while turning patient except on side you are working on -Demonstrate proper body mechanics -*Maintain residents proper alignment at all time, for all positions

1. Draw sheet:

-Move using a draw sheet (

2 persons): Provide support for resident's head.

Grasp rolled draw sheet near resident's shoulder and hips

2. Fowlers:

-Position in *Fowler's (high Fowler's is 60-90 degrees; semi-Fowler's is 30-45 degrees; knees may be elevated approximately 15 degrees)

3. Supine:

• Position in *supine, in proper anatomical alignment

4. Chair/Wheelchair:

-Position in chair of W/C: *Provide good alignment-upper body and head erect, back and buttocks against back of chair, feet flat on floor or on W/C footrests

5. Sims (Semi Prone):

-Position in *Sims/Semi prone on the correct side as directed by examiner,

*Left: Resident left side lying, right leg flexed, lower arm behind resident.

*Right: Resident right side lying, left leg flexed, lower arm behind resident.

-*Provide good alignment. Place a pillow under the head, upper arm and flexed leg

6. Lateral: (right or left)

• Position *lateral/side-lying on the correct side as directed by examiner. Provide good alignment. Place

a pillow between legs, behind back and under arm -Note: *For enema position place resident in left Sims or left lateral position.Question 4: Skill 10: Obtain and Record Weight and Height

*Equipment: Standing Scale

Answer:

Weight: (standing scale only)

• Move weight to zero before assisting resident on to scale

• Assist resident to stand on scale

• Ensure resident is balanced and centered on the scale with arms at side

4.*Accurately record weight within +/-0.25 lbs. of nurse's measurement

Height: (standing)

• Assist resident to stand on scales

• Resident is balanced and centered on the scale with arms at side

• Raise folded measuring bar above resident's head, open and lower gently until bar rests on top of the

head (not hair) 4.*Accurately record height within +/-0.5 inch of nurse's measurement Question 5: Skill 21: Foot/Toenail Care

*Equipment: Lotion, Wash cloth, Towel, Pink Tub w/ Water, Socks/Shoes

Answer:

1.*Inspect for cracked, broken nails/skin and between toes 2.*Do not clip toenails

• Soak feet in warm water

• Dry feet completely including between toes

• Apply lotion if desired by not between toes
• Apply socks/shoes
• Report abnormalities

Question 6: Skill 14: Assisting to Ambulate/Demonstrating Proper Use of Gait Belt

*Equipment: Gait Belt, Walker/Cane/

Answer:

• Resident should have footwear with non-skid soles

• Sit resident up, allow to dangle

3.*Apply gait belt properly around resident's waist; avoid restricting circulation or breathing, or injury to skin

• Assist resident to stand while holding gait belt. *Grasp the gait belt at each side, not the front. Do not

allow resident to hold onto you around your neck while transferring (they can put their hands on the shoulders)

• Maintain own body mechanics while assisting resident to stand

6.*Walk at resident's side or slightly behind (on weak side, if resident has a weak side) 7.*Demonstrate proper use of assistive devices (walker, cane-should be placed on resident's strong side)

Question 7: Skill 17: Denture Care *Equipment: Pink Tub (sink), Wash Cloth, Tooth Brush, Tooth Paste, Denture Cup w/ Water, Cleaning Tablet (if available)

Answer:

• Before handling dentures, protect dentures from possible damage (*Line the bottom of the sink with a

towel/washcloth or fill with water) 2.*When asked by examiner, explain that water for cleaning dentures should be lukewarm (not hot or cold)

• Brush dentures under running water with brush and paste provided

• Place dentures in denture cup with water, adding cleaning tablet (if available), and cover with lid and

allow to soak

• Perform mouth care while dentures are out of the mouth

Question 8: Skill 23: Shaving with Razor Blade

*Equipment: Razor, Shaving Cream, Pink Tub w/ Water, Towel, Wash Cloth

Answer:

• Place towel to protect resident's clothing

• Soften beard with warm washcloth and apply shaving cream

3.*Gently pull skin taut

• Use short strokes of razor in the direction the hair is growing

• Rinse razor often
• Rinse and dry resident's face
• Apply after shave if desired

8.*Dispose blade in sharps container Question 9: Skill 2: Position Foley Catheter/Bag/Tubing

*Equipment: Catheter Bag (Could already be on patient)

Answer:

1.Secure tubing to resident's inner thigh or abdomen.

2.*Place tubing over leg

• Position tubing to facilitate gravitational flow, no kinks.

4.*Attach to bed frame (not over or on side rail) always-below level of bladder.

• Keep catheter bag from touching floor.