CNA EXAM #1 (CH. 1-8, 13,25) EXAM QUESTIONS WITH DETAILED VERIFIED ANSWERS (100% CORRECT ANSWERS /ALREADY GRADED A+

Pass your CNA certification exam on the first try with this comprehensive study guide featuring real exam questions from chapters 1-8, 13, and 25—all with detailed verified answers, already graded A+. Designed for certified nursing assistant students, this resource covers every essential topic including: Medicare vs. Medicaid payment criteria, longest average stay residents (developmentally disabled), dementia definition, reasons for facility admission (lack of self-care and support system), common CNA tasks (bathing residents) vs. prohibited tasks (inserting tubes), professionalism and accountability, empathetic communication, good first impression tips (hair tied back, waterproof watch), most important care team member (the resident), chain of command, nursing care styles (resident-focused, primary, functional), policies and procedures, ethics vs. criminal laws, professional documentation, OBRA requirements (75 hours training, abuse response), Residents’ Rights (privacy, confidentiality), types of abuse and neglect signs, ombudsman role, HIPAA privacy protection, advance directives (Durable Power of Attorney for Health Care), nonverbal communication (smiling, leaning forward), communicating with residents who have different native languages (use interpreter), medical terminology usage (with care team only), 24-hour clock conversions (1330 = 1:30 p.m.), documentation best practices (immediately after care, log off computer), objective vs. subjective data (BP reading objective, “feeling dizzy” subjective), incident reports (slip/fall, any injury), sentinel event definition, answering call lights (answer even if not assigned), code status meaning, defense mechanisms (rationalization, displacement), communicating with anxious, depressed, angry residents, managing combative behavior (never hit, find trigger), inappropriate sexual behavior (provide privacy), comatose residents may still hear, holistic care approach, psychosocial needs (love and affection), cultural diversity and transcultural nursing, respecting religious beliefs, ageism and developmental disabilities, infection prevention (chain of infection break one link), Standard Precautions (treat all body fluids as infected), handwashing most important (at least 20 seconds), PPE order (gown, mask, goggles, gloves), sharps disposal (puncture-proof biohazard container), Transmission-Based Precautions (in addition to Standard Precautions), isolation residents need extra emotional support, OSHA worker protection, bloodborne diseases (HIV via blood, HBV vaccine available), MRSA control (handwashing), fall prevention (clear walkways, check water temperature), identify resident before feeding, position upright while eating, MSDS emergency response info, body mechanics (bend knees, face object), restraints only with doctor’s order, restraint-free care (no restraints kept), oxygen safety (no open flames), IV care (keep site dry), RACE fire safety, emergency response (assess situation and victim first), respiratory arrest signs, abdominal thrusts when person cannot speak/cough/breathe, shock signs (extreme thirst), bleeding control (direct pressure), minor burn (cool water), fainting (head between knees), poisoning (look for container), nosebleed (pressure over bridge), heart attack (no food/fluids, women may have shortness of breath), hypoglycemia (insulin reaction), hyperglycemia (too little insulin), seizure care (move furniture away), stroke sign (facial droop), codes for emergencies without alarming visitors, vital signs (temperature, pulse, respiration, BP), normal oral temp 97.6-99.6°F, most common temp method (oral), axillary = armpit, rectal most accurate, mercury toxicity, tympanic insertion ¼-½ inch, normal adult pulse 60-100 BPM, radial most common, normal adult respiration 12-20 breaths/min, dyspnea = difficulty breathing, count respirations after pulse to avoid conscious change, pulse deficit = apical minus radial, systolic/diastolic, normal BP 119/75, hypertension = high BP, sphygmomanometer, prehypertension meaning, radial and brachial used for BP, pain is individual (change of position helps), restorative care (report depression, recognize setbacks), complications of immobility (depression/insomnia), benefits of exercise (improved skin, increased metabolism), cane for balance (hold on stronger side, NA stays on weaker side), quad cane has 4 feet, orthotic devices keep joints aligned, passive ROM exercises (when resident cannot move), start at head and work down, abduction = away from body, flexion = bending. Perfect for CNA state exam, nurse aide certification, and nursing assistant training.