DMACC CNA FINAL EXAM QUESTIONS

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DMACC CNA FINAL EXAM QUESTIONS

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-Guarantee passing score -100 Questions and Answers -format set of multiple-choice -Expert-Verified Explanation Question 1: Mr. Carr is a resident in the long-term care facility. His muscles are rigid, he never smiles and his hands shake and tremble a great deal. He is unable to walk because his legs are so weak. Which of the following disorders might he have?

Answer:

parkinson's disease Question 2: Mr. Henry Adams is a 72 year old retired school teacher residing at Sunnyside Nursing Center. He has a Dx. of a CVA and was discharged from the hospital a week ago. He is receiving OT and PT at the nursing center. Mr. Adams has left sided weakness, requires assistance of two staff with all transfers and uses a w/c to get around the unit. He wears glasses, dentures, anti-embolism stockings and hearing aids. He receives ROM exercises b.i.d.Mr. Adams is on a pureed diet with thickened liquids because he has dysphagia. You are assigned to his care today.Mr. Adams wears hearing aids. Which statement is incorrect?

Answer:

• The hearing aid corrects the hearing problem

• Hearing aids are costly

• Batteries are removed at night

• When not in use, the hearing aid is turned off

Question 3: Mr. Henry Adams is a 72 year old retired school teacher residing at Sunnyside Nursing Center. He has a Dx. of a CVA and was discharged from the hospital a week ago. He is receiving OT and PT at the nursing center. Mr. Adams has left sided weakness, requires assistance of two staff with all transfers and uses a w/c to get around the unit. He wears glasses, dentures, anti-embolism stockings and hearing aids. He receives ROM exercises b.i.d.Mr. Adams is on a pureed diet with thickened liquids because he has dysphagia. You are assigned to his care today.

Care of a resident after CVA often includes the following except:

Answer:

• Ostomy care

• Bowel or bladder training program

• ROM to prevent contractures

• Measures to prevent pressure ulcers

Question 4: bacteria grows best in

Answer:

• warm, dark, moist places

Question 5: the nurse has just placed a heat application on a resident. it is important for you to:

Answer:

observe the skin frequently

Question 6: if you see a spill on the floor, you should

Answer:

wipe up the spill

Question 7: which position should a resident maintain while using the bed pan?

Answer:

in a a sitting position Question 8: Mrs. Maria Perez is a resident receiving hospice care after being diagnosed with a terminal illness. She has been unresponsive for four days and her family and friends visit her often. She is NPO and has pressure ulcers on her left heel and sacrum. To prevent the pressure ulcer on her sacrum from contact with urine the Dr. has ordered an indwelling urinary catheter.You have been assigned to care for her today.

Mrs. Perez has a terminal illness. As a CNA you know that:

Answer:

there is no reasonable expectation that she will recover Question 9: You are assigned to care for Mrs. Karen Smith. She is a 78 year old resident residing in the memory care unit at Hillside Nursing Center. Her Dx. includes Dementia and Diabetes. Mrs. Smith sustained a fall yesterday at 1400 in her bathroom. As a result of the fall she has a large skin tear on her left forearm and bruising on both knees. Her VS and currently being monitored t.i.d.

The pulse is a measurement of the rate of:

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how many times the heart beats in a minute Question 10: Mrs. Maria Perez is a resident receiving hospice care after being diagnosed with a terminal illness. She has been unresponsive for four days and her family and friends visit her often. She is NPO and has pressure ulcers on her left heel and sacrum. To prevent the pressure ulcer on her sacrum from contact with urine the Dr. has ordered an indwelling urinary catheter.You have been assigned to care for her today.

When a resident has an indwelling urinary catheter, the CNA can:

Answer:

clean it only

Question 11: when you are handling linens, always remember to

Answer:

hold the linens away from your body Question 12: Mr. Henry Adams is a 72 year old retired school teacher residing at Sunnyside Nursing Center. He has a Dx. of a CVA and was discharged from the hospital a week ago. He is receiving OT and PT at the nursing center. Mr. Adams has left sided weakness, requires assistance of two staff with all transfers and uses a w/c to get around the unit. He wears glasses, dentures, anti-embolism stockings and hearing aids. He receives ROM exercises b.i.d.Mr. Adams is on a pureed diet with thickened liquids because he has dysphagia. You are assigned to his care today.

Another term for CVA is:

Answer:

stroke

Question 13: upon entering a resident's room, you notice that her respirations are 32 and noisy.what should you do?

Answer:

raise the head of the bed and report immediately to the nurse Question 14: You are assigned to care for Mrs. Karen Smith. She is a 78 year old resident residing in the memory care unit at Hillside Nursing Center. Her Dx. includes Dementia and Diabetes. Mrs. Smith sustained a fall yesterday at 1400 in her bathroom. As a result of the fall she has a large skin tear on her left forearm and bruising on both knees. Her VS and currently being monitored t.i.d.Which set of VS should you report to the charge nurse?

Answer:

A. T 98.6 P 60 R 18 BP 92/64

B. T 99.8 P 100 R 22 BP 142/76

C. T 97.8 P 70 R 18 BP 120/70

D. T 98.0 P 76 R 20 BP 100/72

Question 15: to prevent the spread of microbes wash your hands in the following situations

Answer:

• after having a bowel movement
• after contact with blood, body fluids, secretions or excretions
• before and after handling, preparing, or eating food

Question 16: which of the following will increase a resident's appetite?

Answer:

• increased activity

• constipation

• illness

• poor oral care