RED CROSS CNA CLASS EXAM QUESTIONS

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RED CROSS CNA CLASS EXAM QUESTIONS

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-Guarantee passing score -100 Questions and Answers -format set of multiple-choice -Expert-Verified Explanation Question 1: 26. Ifa resident asks the CNA for time alone with his wife, what should the CNA do?

• Check with the nurse about the resident's health before making a decision.
• Remind the resident that the CNA has important work to finish, and keep working in the

resident's room.

• Remind the resident that there is to be absolutely no "hanky gaoloc and then leave the

room with the door open.

• Leave the resident's room and close the door.

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D Question 2: 14. Which is the best method of skin care to prevent pressure ulcers?

• Apply heat to red areas of the skin.
• Keep the skin clean and dry.
• Apply pressure to the affected area.
• Massage red areas of the skin.

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B Question 3: 22. A CNA who is culturally aware:

• Does not let the resident's culture inform appropriate care.
• Ensures that the resident conforms to the CNA's culture.
• Leaves consideration for the resident's cultural beliefs to the nurse.
• Provides care that is appropriate to the resident's culture.

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D Question 4: 14. A nurse has discontinued the use of a Foley catheter for a patient. What is the proper way to dispose of this equipment?

• Place the equipment in the hazardous waste container.
• Wear gloves and place the equipment in the regular trash can.
• Place the equipment in the regular trash can.
• Wear gloves and place the equipment in the hazardous waste container.

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D Question 5: 29. If a resident says that he is leaving the facility without the consent of a physician, who should the CNA report this to?

• Doctor
• Nurse
• The most experienced CNA on the shift
• The family of the resident

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B

Question 6: 14. Which of the following is a vehicle of transmission?

• A person's nose
• A bedpan

C.A break in a person's skin

• An animal

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B Question 7: 18. Patients who lose of mobility due to a stroke or an injury often experience:

• Mania
• Depression
• Claustrophobia
• Dementia

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B Question 8: 10. The nurse on duty asks you to empty a urinary drainage bag for a resident. What should you do?

• Refuse to do this task and explain to the nurse that CNAS are not permitted to perform this

task.

• Empty the urinary drainage bag and let the nurse know the task is completed.
• Detach the catheter tube from the drainage bag.
• Twist the tubing in a clockwise direction before emptying the bag.

Answer:

B

Question 9: 16. Which of the following is NOT a risk factor for suicide?

• A history of alcohol or drug abuse
• A prior suicide attempt
• A stressful life event (the death of a loved one, for example)
• A quiet personality

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D Question 10: 17. Patients with dementia, especially Alzheimer's disease, are prone to wandering.Which of these precautions can help protect patients from wandering into dangerous situations?

• Bed alarms
• Picture signs by room doors, bathrooms, dining rooms, and other areas, such as "STOP" and

"DO NOT ENTER."

• Door alarms
• All of the above

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D Question 11: 17. A nurse is very busy working with a disruptive resident and asks you to give Mr. Smith, who is not your patient, two ibuprofen because, "he has a headache." What should you do?

• Politely remind the nurse that you cannot give Mr. Smith ibuprofen and ask if there is

anything else you can help with.

• Ignore the nurse-Mr. Smith is not your responsibility.
• Ask the CNA who is caring for Mr. Smith to give him the ibuprofen because it is important to

keep members of the healthcare team informed about patient care.

• Give Mr. Smith the ibuprofen because it is important to work together as a healthcare team to

care for residents.

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