CNA CHAPTER:S 7-9 EXAM QUESTIONS WITH
CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS NEW
MODIFIED GRADED A+
Lesson 7: Preventing Injuries
Mrs. Singer is a home health client. Complications of diabetes have caused her
to lose feelings in her legs. Because of her condition, what type of injury is Mrs.
Singer at high risk for?:
a. Poisoning.
b. Burns
c. Entrapment
d. Electrical shock --ANSWER--b. Burns
The CNA is required to complete a written incident report about a resident who
fell out of bed. The CNA would include:
A) The person who is to blame for the incident.
B) Suggestions to prevent future incidents.
C) Staff opinions about the cause of the incident.
D) Factual account of what happened. --ANSWER--D) Factual account of what
happened.
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,What is the definition of Balance: --ANSWER--Stability achieved through the
even distribution of weight
All of the following are risk factors for falling EXCEPT:
a. Poor eyesight.
b. Being overweight.
c. Poor mobility.
d. Medication effects. --ANSWER--b. Being overweight.
Which member of the health care team is allowed to order the application of
physical or chemical restraints?:
A) The person's family member
B) The nurse
C) The nurse assistant
D) The doctor --ANSWER--D) The doctor
What is the definition of Body mechanics: --ANSWER--Using one's body in a
safe and efficient way to accomplish tasks such as lifting, pushing and pulling
You are a new employee and the nurse has asked you to assist Mr. Thompson
out of bed using a mechanical lift device. Although you have used mechanical
lifts before, you are not familiar with the kind of mechanical life used in this
facility. What should you do?:
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,a. Go to help Mr. Thompson. The lift probably works the same way the lifts you
used at your previous place of employment did.
b. As the nurse or another nurse assistant to show you how to use the lift.
c. Help Mr. Thompson to get out of bed without using the lift.
d. Practice using the lift with another resident before going to assist Mr.
Thompson. --ANSWER--b. As the nurse or another nurse assistant to show you
how to use the lift.
Correct positioning to keep the spine straight is called:
A) Back position
B) Body mechanics.
C) Fowler's position
D) Alignment. --ANSWER--D) Alignment.
What is the definition of Restraint: --ANSWER--A device that inhibits a
person's freedom of movement or ability to reach part of his or her body or a
medication that subdues a person.
All of the following are potential complications of restraints EXCEPT:
a. Death.
b. Low self-esteem and depression.
c. Nerve and tissue damage.
d. Drowning. --ANSWER--d. Drowning.
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, What is the goal of "no lift" or "safe patient handling" programs?:
A) To remind health care workers that residents/clients should stay in bed as
much as possible to reduce their risk of injuries
B) To limit patient, resident or client involvement during repositioning or
transferring maneuvers
C) To alert health care workers to patients, residents and clients who are at risk
for falling
D) To limit on-the-job injuries by providing equipment, training & resources to
make lifting & repositioning people easier and safer --ANSWER--D) To limit
on-the-job injuries by providing equipment, training & resources to make lifting
& repositioning people easier and safer
Which of the following is part of good body mechanics:
a. Independence.
b. Communication.
c. Entrapment.
d. Alignment. --ANSWER--d. Alignment.
What are the ABCs of good body mechanics?
A) Alignment, balance, co-worker
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CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS NEW
MODIFIED GRADED A+
Lesson 7: Preventing Injuries
Mrs. Singer is a home health client. Complications of diabetes have caused her
to lose feelings in her legs. Because of her condition, what type of injury is Mrs.
Singer at high risk for?:
a. Poisoning.
b. Burns
c. Entrapment
d. Electrical shock --ANSWER--b. Burns
The CNA is required to complete a written incident report about a resident who
fell out of bed. The CNA would include:
A) The person who is to blame for the incident.
B) Suggestions to prevent future incidents.
C) Staff opinions about the cause of the incident.
D) Factual account of what happened. --ANSWER--D) Factual account of what
happened.
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,What is the definition of Balance: --ANSWER--Stability achieved through the
even distribution of weight
All of the following are risk factors for falling EXCEPT:
a. Poor eyesight.
b. Being overweight.
c. Poor mobility.
d. Medication effects. --ANSWER--b. Being overweight.
Which member of the health care team is allowed to order the application of
physical or chemical restraints?:
A) The person's family member
B) The nurse
C) The nurse assistant
D) The doctor --ANSWER--D) The doctor
What is the definition of Body mechanics: --ANSWER--Using one's body in a
safe and efficient way to accomplish tasks such as lifting, pushing and pulling
You are a new employee and the nurse has asked you to assist Mr. Thompson
out of bed using a mechanical lift device. Although you have used mechanical
lifts before, you are not familiar with the kind of mechanical life used in this
facility. What should you do?:
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,a. Go to help Mr. Thompson. The lift probably works the same way the lifts you
used at your previous place of employment did.
b. As the nurse or another nurse assistant to show you how to use the lift.
c. Help Mr. Thompson to get out of bed without using the lift.
d. Practice using the lift with another resident before going to assist Mr.
Thompson. --ANSWER--b. As the nurse or another nurse assistant to show you
how to use the lift.
Correct positioning to keep the spine straight is called:
A) Back position
B) Body mechanics.
C) Fowler's position
D) Alignment. --ANSWER--D) Alignment.
What is the definition of Restraint: --ANSWER--A device that inhibits a
person's freedom of movement or ability to reach part of his or her body or a
medication that subdues a person.
All of the following are potential complications of restraints EXCEPT:
a. Death.
b. Low self-esteem and depression.
c. Nerve and tissue damage.
d. Drowning. --ANSWER--d. Drowning.
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, What is the goal of "no lift" or "safe patient handling" programs?:
A) To remind health care workers that residents/clients should stay in bed as
much as possible to reduce their risk of injuries
B) To limit patient, resident or client involvement during repositioning or
transferring maneuvers
C) To alert health care workers to patients, residents and clients who are at risk
for falling
D) To limit on-the-job injuries by providing equipment, training & resources to
make lifting & repositioning people easier and safer --ANSWER--D) To limit
on-the-job injuries by providing equipment, training & resources to make lifting
& repositioning people easier and safer
Which of the following is part of good body mechanics:
a. Independence.
b. Communication.
c. Entrapment.
d. Alignment. --ANSWER--d. Alignment.
What are the ABCs of good body mechanics?
A) Alignment, balance, co-worker
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