CNA STATE TEST REVIEW NEBRASKA SCC

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CNA STATE TEST REVIEW (NEBRASKA SCC)

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-Guarantee passing score -69 Questions and Answers -format set of multiple-choice -Expert-Verified Explanation Question 1: To position the urinal properly, the handle should be in this position:

Answer:

Up

Question 2: What is the normal temperature range for axilla (armpit)?

Answer:

96.6-98.6 degrees

Question 3: Why is moving a person in bed important?

Answer:

Helps prevent skin irritation that can later lead to skin breakdown Question 4: What are the required supplies for assisting a person with the use of a bedpan?

Answer:

Bedpan, bedpan cover (this can be a towel or a trash bag), disposable bed protector, toilet paper, disposable wipes, gloves, disinfectant, (supplies for peri care)

Question 5: What are the supplies needed for applying elastic stockings?

Answer:

Elastic stockings Question 6: What are the starred steps for assisting a person to ambulate and to ambulate using a cane/walker in order?

Answer:

****Hand Hygine ****Lowered bed to a safe and comfortable level for the person. Locked (braked) the wheels.****Stood on person's weak side while person gained balance. Held gait belt at the person's side and back ****Performed hand hygiene Question 7: The portable commode is useful for the person who:

Answer:

Is able to get out of bed but cannot walk to the bathroom Question 8: Your person is wearing an incontinent brief. Wet briefs should be changed:

Answer:

immediately Question 9: What are the required supplies for assisting a male person with a urinal?

Answer:

Urinal with person's name and room number noted on equipment, barrier, disposable wipes, trash bag on bed for used disposable wipes, disinfectant per facility policy, linen bag, gloves, (non-skid footwear if the man will stand to void)

Question 10: What is the Fowler's position?

Answer:

semi-sitting position (may be varied by low, semi or high)

Question 11: What is the brachial pulse?

Answer:

The pulse inside the elbow. It is about 1-1.5 inches above the elbow and is the usual pulse point involved with taking B/P.

Question 12: What are the starred steps in assisting a person with the use of a bedpan in order?

Answer:

****Performed hand hygiene ****Performed hand hygiene ****Identified bedpan appropriate for person: Standard pan- positioned with wider end aligned with the buttocks; Fracture pan- positioned with handle toward the foot of the bed (Tester will identify which bedpan to use) ****Removed and discarded gloves, Performed hand hygiene ****Performed hand hygiene and put on gloves ****Removed and discarded gloves. Performed hand hygiene ****Performed hand hygiene Question 13: What are the supplies needed for changing an incontinent brief?:

Answer:

DIsposable protective pad, disposable wipes, clean brief (size and type appropriate for person per care plan or nurse), trash bag, bath blanket, marker or pen, gloves (perineal care supplies including agency approved barrier cream per care plan or nurse, non-skid footwear if person will stand to have brief changed).Question 14: When the NA is assisting a person to use the commode, proper items for bodily functions and using a towel or blanket to cover the person's private parts promotes:

Answer:

Dignity Question 15: After the nursing assistant leaves the room to provide for the resident's privacy, how much time should she give the resident?

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No more than five minutes Question 16: When should the nursing assistant change gloves during this procedure?

Answer:

The nursing assistant should change gloves at least three times: after placing the bedpan and bed protector, after removing the bedpan and bed protector, and after emptying the bedpan.

Question 17: What is the normal diastolic range for B/P?

Answer:

Below 80 mm Hg

Question 18: Transfer belts should be removed:

Answer:

Slowly and gently to avoid bruising the resident's skin

Question 19: What is the lateral position?

Answer:

lying on either side

Question 20: What is the normal temperature range for oral?

Answer:

97.6-99.6 degrees Question 21: The removable container underneath the commode's toilet seat should be cleaned:

Answer:

After every use

Question 22: What is blood pressure?

Answer:

measurement that shows how well the heart is working and is measured in millimeters of mercury (mm Hg)

Question 23: What is another name for elastic stockings?

Answer:

anti-embolic stockings

Question 24: What is the normal systolic range for B/P?

Answer:

Below 120 mm Hg

Question 25: Where should the heel of the stocking be?

Answer:

Over the heel of the foot.