WA STATE CNA WRITTEN EXAM QUESTIONS EXAM

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WA STATE CNA WRITTEN EXAM QUESTIONS EXAM

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Question 1: When is a cold pack used?

A.To stop pain B.To stop bleeding C.To decrease swelling D.To increase circulation

Answer:

C Question 2: 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?A.Politely remind the nurse that you cannot give Mr. Smith ibuprofen and ask if there is anything

else you can help with.B.Ignore the nurse-Mr. Smith is not your responsibility.C.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.D.Give Mr. Smith the ibuprofen because it is important to work together as a healthcare team to care for residents.

Answer:

A

Question 3: Which of the following is an acute illness?

A.Diabetes B.Ear infection C.Obesity D.Arthritis

Answer:

B

Question 4: Which of the following is true about older residents?

A.Older residents sleep less deeply B.Older residents have slower reaction times C.Older residents have reduced sensitivity to touch and to pain D.

All of the above

Answer:

D

Question 5: When assisting a resident with a bed bath, what should the CNA do?

A.Scrub the resident's skin vigorously to make sure she is clean.B.Close the curtain to provide privacy.C.Make sure that the water temperature is between 85-95 degrees Fahrenheit.D.Start bathing the resident's feet first.

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B Question 6: What is the recommended position for taking a resident's blood pressure?A.The resident is standing up.B.The resident is sitting with his feet elevated.C.The resident is lying down with his feet elevated.D.The resident is sitting with his feet on the floor.

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D Question 7: When cleaning a patient's perineal area, the CNA should be sure to wipe the

resident:

A.With significant force to make sure the area is clean.

B.In a circular motion from back to front.C.From front to back.D.From back to front.

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C Question 8: A pulse oximeter can be effective when attached to a person's: A.Toe B.Finger C.Earlobe D.All of the above

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D Question 9: If a CNA makes a mistake recording a patient's temperature, what should he do to correct this notation?A.Draw a single line through the notation, write the word "error" beside this line and initial it.Then, write the correct number next to the notation.B.Erase the incorrect notation and write the new notation in pencil.C.Cross out the mistake and write the correct number next to the mistake.D.Use liquid paper to cover the mistake and then write the correct notation over the mistake.