Questions and Correct Answers/
Certified Nurse Assistant Practice
Exam / Prometric Nurse Aide
Practice Exam
ANSWER//Responsing when appropriate The proper way to
address a resident is to? - ANSWER//Mr., Mrs. or Miss and their
last name. How often should a patient be repositioned who is
bedbound? - ANSWER//2 hours When should an CNA record care
of a patient - ANSWER//after it is done Clean is defined as -
ANSWER//not contaminated by pathogens. Infection control What
contains mucous membranes? - ANSWER//eyes, genitals and
mouth What should a CNA do if an Alzheimer's patient is
perseverating? - ANSWER//Distract the patient. GIve them
something to do Where should a CNA be when accompanying a
resident who is using a cane, walker or crutches? - ANSWER//stay
on weaker side Range of motion exercises are intended to -
ANSWER//increase circulation, improve and strengthen movement
The line of authority in a facility is described as - ANSWER//chain
of command What is the doctor's role in the care team? -
ANSWER//Diagnoses and prescribes treatment WHen documenting
the care you give, what should you do if you make an error? -
ANSWER//Draw a line through the error, write the correct
information and initial it. Identify the problems an elderly and
chronically ill person may have that would affect her nutritional
intake - ANSWER//Nutritional problems in the elderly can cause a
number of complications, including weakened immune systems,
lowered energy levels and chronic health problems such as type 2
, diabetes, high blood pressure, heart disease, stroke and osteoporosis.
Making changes in their diet to match the changes in elders'
changing caloric, energy, taste and access needs helps prevent
malnutrition, which often goes undiagnosed.. WHat is atrophy? -
ANSWER//loss of muscle size and strength Symptoms of diabetes -
ANSWER//excessive thirst, increased urination and slow healing
wounds. Malignant tumors are - ANSWER//cancerous and spread
to other parts of the body tympanic thermometer - ANSWER//for
the ear axillary thermometer - ANSWER//used under the arm
AIDS cannot be cured - ANSWER//True Standard precautions
need to be practice on a person with AIDS - ANSWER//true Can a
person be fired for having HIV? - ANSWER//no If a resident has an
artificial airway and cannot speak, - ANSWER//use
communication boards, write a note, use hand or eye signals WHat
are ADLs? - ANSWER//Activities of Daily Living AD is an
abbreviation for - ANSWER//Alzheimer's disease A hip can be bent
or flexed after a total hip replacement - ANSWER//45 degrees
How can HIV be transmitted? - ANSWER//sexual transmission,
blood and needles. Guidelines for patients recovering from CNA -
ANSWER//assist with walking to prevent falls Alzheimer's disease -
ANSWER//Person keeps the skills they have used over a lifetime
longer than those they learned later in life. Most accidents in a
facility are related to - ANSWER//falling When beginning to weigh
a resident - ANSWER//the scale should be set at zero To promote
a resident's independence and dignity during bowel or bladder
retraining - ANSWER//provide privacy and take resident
frequently and give fluids at regular times DIrty linens should be -
ANSWER//rolled toward the CNA Supine means - ANSWER//on
the back Lateral means - ANSWER//on the side Sims means -
ANSWER//partial side and lying partial prone Prone means -
ANSWER//lying on the stomach Dangling means -
ANSWER//Prior to transferring a patient, the CNA should let