CNA WRITTEN EXAM PROMETRIC PRACTICE TEST

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CNA WRITTEN EXAM ( PROMETRIC PRACTICE TEST )

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Question 1: The term vital signs refers to

• any important information about a resident's condition
• the color, condition, and appearance of the skin
• fluid intake and output, as well as bowel movements
• temperature, pulse, and respirations

Answer:

• temperature, pulse, and respirations

Question 2: Which of the following is the best example of using reality orientation for a resident with early dementia?

A. "Your son plans to visit today at 2:00 p.m."

• 'You are in the morning home. I am here to help you."
• "This is your daughter Anna. Do you remember her?"
• "Look at the time. Lunch is in 30 minutes. Are you hungry?"

Answer:

• "Look at the time. Lunch is in 30 minutes. Are you hungry?"

Question 3: When a resident wears a restraint, the nurse aide must make sure the A, resident is wearing an incontinent brief

• resident is checked on once every two hours
• restraint is applied following the manufacturers instructions
• restraint is applied tightly and placed under the residents clothing

Answer:

• restraint is applied following the manufacturers instructions

Question 4: A nurse aide is walking a resident using a gait belt. The resident tells the nurse aide she feels dizzy. The nurse aide should

• hold the gait belt tighter and ask the resident to rest for a minute.
• suggest the resident lean on the nurse aide for more support.
• guide the resident over to the handrail and ask to hold.
• ease the resident to the floor if a chair is not available.

Answer:

• ease the resident to the floor if a chair is not available.

Question 5: A nurse aide who is new to the unit, observes two residents go into a room and close the door. The nurse aide suspects that the two residents are going to have sex. What should the nurse aide do?A, check on the residents every few minutes

• report the residents behavior to the charge nurse
• as the nurse if the residents should be medicated
• tell the residents that sex is not allowed in the nursing home

Answer:

• report the residents behavior to the charge nurse

Question 6: While eating lunch, hot tea splashes on a resident's hand. The nurse aide's first response should be to

• quickly move the resident to the nurses' station
• ask the resident how badly the burned area hurts
• wet a towel or napkin with cool water and place against the injured area
• apply antibiotic ointment to the burned area and then cover with a bandage

Answer:

• wet a towel or napkin with cool water and place against the injured area

Question 7: A resident's leg has been recently amputated. Since the surgery, the resident has not wanted to leave the room. What should be the nurse aide's response?

Answer:

"you used to enjoy activities. Whats keeping you in your room so much?"

Question 8: Which of the following is an example of disinfection?

• washing a resident's hands after toileting
• using a wipe to clean around a resident's stoma
• cleaning a shower chair with a chemical cleanser
• cleaning a resident's bath basin wiht soap after use

Answer:

• cleaning a shower chair with a chemical cleanser

Question 9: A resident has a contracture of the RIGHT arm. When putting on the resident's button-front shirt, the nurse aide should

• put the shirt sleeve on the left arm first, then the right arm.
• ask which arm the resident prefers the sleeve to go on first.
• put the shirt sleeve on the right arm first, then the left arm.
• raise resident's arms up to slide both sleeves on at the same time.

Answer:

• put the shirt sleeve on the right arm first, then the left arm.

Question 10: Which of the following BEST describes the daily routine needs of residents with dimentia?

• It is important that the resident's day be kept full of activities.
• Changing daily routine is often helpful to residents with dementia.
• Provide opportunities for activity and periods for rest is important.
• Following a strict schedule is required to decrease confusion.

Answer:

• Provide opportunities for activity and periods for rest is important.

Question 11: While helping the resident to get dressed, the nurse aide observes that the resident's breathing is faster. The resident says she feels tired. What should be the nurse aide's first action?

• Dress the resident quickly.
• Check the resident's vital signs.
• Stop the dressing to let the resident rest.
• Go to find a nurse to check the resident.

Answer:

• Stop the dressing to let the resident rest.

Question 12: A nurse aide is giving a resident a bed bath. Which of the following should the nurse aide do during the bed bath?

• keep the bed in the lowest position throughout bathing
• keep the resident's body covered during the bath
• open the window for fresh air during the bath
• add a lot of soap to the water in the basin

Answer:

• keep the resident's body covered during the bath