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CNA TEST 4
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Question 1: What important safety measure is used when providing denture care?
Answer:
place a towel in the sink before you start cleaning; being careful not to drop them because they could break Question 2: What information should you know about a resident before clipping his toenails or shaving with a safety razor?
Answer:
if they are diabetic or are on anti-coagulants Question 3: How often should oral care be given to a resident who is unconscious? How would you position this person for oral care?
Answer:
every 2 hours; turn the resident on his/her side with their head turned all the way to the side
Question 4: List 5 factors that effect blood pressure?
Answer:
genetics, weight,
Question 5: How is blood pressure recorded?
Answer:
in mm HG; millimeters of mercury
Question 6: Define blood pressure
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the amount of force exerted against the walls of an artery by blood Question 7: What is the purpose for a partial bath, and how often should one be given?
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a partial bath is intended to clean a resident who may not be able to get out of bed; it should be given as often as needed Question 8: What measures can be taken to help the resident/client feel more comfortable with the bathing process?
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keep them covered and warm, maintain their privacy, explain what you are doing the whole time, make conversation about some things they like Question 9: Other than reducing the risk for tooth decay, what are the benefits of good oral care?
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keeps mouth clean, prevents odors and infections, inceases comfort, makes food taste better, reduces risk of cavities
Question 10: List 5 factors that effect pain.
Answer:
anxiety, rest, sleep, attention, personal and family duties, past experience
Question 11: Define hypertension
Answer:
high blood pressure; blood pressure remaining above 140/90 mm HG
Question 12: when is the best time to collect a sputum specimen?
Answer:
first thing in the morning
Question 13: Define pulse deficit
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when the apical and radial pulse rates do not equal
Question 14: What is the fifth vital sign?
Answer:
pain
Question 15: How often should older residents have a complete bath?
Answer:
as often as they wish
Question 16: Define plaque and tartar. What do plaque and tartar do?
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plaque is a thin film on the teeth; tartar is hardened plaque; plaque causes tooth decay; tartar causes periodontal disease Question 17: When taking blood pressure, what is the first sound you hear? The last?
Answer:
The first sound is systole; the last sound is diastole
Question 18: What position or positions are vital signs normally taken in?
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with the patient/resident sitting or lying down Question 19: If a person's skin is extremely dry, what might you consider when bathing this person?
Answer:
the water temperature, the use of lotions and creams
Question 20: What are the greatest risks for the resident when bathing in the tub or shower?
Answer:
burns, falls, infection control Question 21: What should you keep in mind when a person is describing his/her pain to you?
Answer:
that their pain is their pain and you shouldn't discount it
Question 22: Define pulse rate
Answer:
# of heartbeats or pulses felt in one minute
Question 23: Why might the nurse aide need to strain a resident's urine?
Answer:
to remove kidney stones Question 24: A resident has a cast on her right arm. When dressing the resident, which arm would you put in the gown first?
Answer:
the right arm; the weak arm is dressed first
Question 25: What are the benefits of bathing?
Answer:
it promotes comfort, safety, and health, prevents body odors, relaxes and increases circulation
Question 26: No special measures are needed for which type of urine collection?
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random Question 27: When taking a apical and radial pulse at the same time, should they be equal?
Answer:
yes, otherwise there is a pulse deficit
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