exam 2022/Certified Nursing Assistant / (CNA) Exam
What is one important reason why the bed should remain wrinkle-free?
To help keep the skin healthy and prevent pressure sores
What is the term for a device that replaces a missing body part?
Prosthesis
To convert four ounces of water to milliliters (ml or mL), the nurse assistance
should multiply four by:
30
Which of the following healthcare settings is for people who will die in six months
or less?
Hospice
Which of the following abbreviations means "nothing by mouth?"
NBO
Exercises that put each joint through its full arc of motion are called:
Range of motion
What is the medical term for high blood pressure?
Hypertension
Which of the following tasks is outside the scope of practice for an NA?
Inserting tubes into a resident's body
Standard Precautions should be practiced:
On every single person in your care
Which kind of care helps restore a resident to the highest level of functioning
possible?
Rehabilitation
Which of the following statements is true of a nursing assistant's responsibilities
if an activity is not listed in the care plan?
The NA should not perform the activity if it is not listed on the care plan.
Restrains can be applied:
Only with a doctor's order
Generally, the last sense to leave a dying person is the sense of
Hearing
Which of the following blood pressures fall within the normal range?
119/75
Which of the following statements is true of urinary incontinence?
Certain nervous system diseases can cause urinary incontinence.
Using good body mechanics includes
Standing with the legs shoulder-width apart
After an amputation, a resident may experience phantom sensation. Phantom
sensation is
Pain or sensation caused by remaining nerve endings
How should a fracture pan be positioned?
With the handle toward the foot of the bed
What does palliative care involve?
, Pain relief and comfort
Nursing assistants do not usually perform procedures that require
Sterile technique
Insulin reaction can be caused by
Too little food
Which of the following is a requirement of OBRA?
Nursing assistance must have at least 75 hours of training
Which of the following is a good way to for a nursing assistant to care for a
mentally ill resident?
Support the resident and his or her family and friends
When should sheets be changed?
Whenever they are soiled, wrinkled or damp
What does the chain of command do?
Describes the line of authority
Which of the following is a good way for a nursing assistant to respond to
inappropriate sexual behavior?
Take the resident to a private area
What should a nursing assistant do if she suspects a resident is being abused?
She should report it to the nurse immediately and let him/her handle it from there
What is one good way a nursing assistant can assist residents with normal
changes of aging related to the urinary system?
Offer frequent trips to the bathroom
Which of the following is true of Transmission-Based Precautions?
They are practiced in addition to Standard Precautions
Which of the following statements is true of IVs?
Nursing assistants will observe the IV site for problems
Passive range of motion exercises are done
When a resident cannot move on her own
Which of the following is used when documenting the amount of fluid a resident
drinks?
Milliliters
When encountering a fire, a nursing assistant should first:
Remove residents from danger
Which of the following remarks is a cliché?
"It will all work out in the end."
What member of the care team might help a resident learn to use adaptive
devices for eating or dressing?
Occupational therapist
Ways to prevent aspiration during oral care of unconscious residents include
Using as little liquid as possible when giving oral care
Which of the following statements is true of providing privacy while giving care?
Providing for a resident's privacy is a legal right
Which of the following is something a nursing assistant needs to observe and
report regarding the musculoskeletal system?
White, shiny, red, or warm areas over a joint
What is one way a nursing assistant can promote a resident's independence?