CNA Practice Questions With collect 2023/2024

Providing personal hygiene care: A. is not very important to the elderly. B. involves feeding and providing fluids. C. may cause the client to feel ashamed. D. does not require privacy. - ANSWERS C. may cause the client to feel ashamed. When providing oral hygiene to a client with dentures: A. brush the dentures with a toothbrush in the client's mouth. B. remove the dentures and brush them using cool water. C. scrub the dentures with mouthwash and very hot water. D. soak the dentures in ice water to avoid damaging them with a brush. - ANSWERS B. remove the dentures and brush them using cool water. Oral hygiene involves: A. cleaning the mouth, teeth, gums, and tongue. B. rinsing the mouth with very cold water. C. cleaning the mouth once a week. D. scrubbing the tongue well with a toothbrush. - ANSWERS A. cleaning the mouth, teeth, gums, and tongue. When assisting the client with perineal (peri) care: A. begin wiping in the dirtiest area, working to the cleanest area. B. scrub the perineum back and forth vigorously. C. use plenty of soap and cool water to prevent skin irritation. D. begin wiping in the cleanest area, working to the dirtiest area. - ANSWERS D. begin wiping in the cleanest area, working to the dirtiest area. You are assigned to give a client a partial bath during H.S. care. You will: A. give the client a bed bath. B. wash the face, hands, underarms, and perineum. C. give a tub bath to relax the client. D. wash the hands and put the client to bed. - ANSWERS B. wash the face, hands, underarms, and perineum. ADLs are: A. things clients buy at the store. B. recreational activities. C. social skills. D. personal care activities. - ANSWERS D. personal care activities. A client's personal hygiene routines may be influenced by: A. the nurse aide's routine. B. a family member's preferences. C. culture. D. the state survey agency rules. - ANSWERS C. culture. When giving a complete bed bath, the nurse aide washes the: A. client's entire body. B. hands, face, underarms, and perineum. C. face, legs, perineum, and back. D. face, hands, perineum, and feet. - ANSWERS A. client's entire body. When washing the client's face: A. use plenty of soap and hot water. B. avoid the use of soap near the eyes. C. ask the client if she prefer cool water. D. begin with the neck and wash upward. - ANSWERS B. avoid the use of soap near the eyes. The purpose of assisting clients with daily hygienic care is to: A. prevent odors in the facility. B. ensure that clients are clean and dry. C. prevent pressure ulcers and contractures from developing. D. prevent infection, promote relaxation, enhance self-esteem. - ANSWERS D. prevent infection, promote relaxation, enhance self-esteem. The temperature of the client's bath water should be approximately: A. 75 degrees. B. 85 degrees. C. 105 degrees. D. 125 degrees. - ANSWERS C. 105 degrees. When you are preparing to give a client a bath, the room should be: A. warm and comfortable. B. hot and humid. C. cool and dry. D. hot and dry. - ANSWERS A. warm and comfortable. The *primary* purpose of oral hygiene is to: A. remove medication residue and bad tastes caused by illness. B. clean the mouth, teeth, gums, and tongue. C. eliminate all bacteria from the mouth and teeth. D. prevent the spread of viral infection. - ANSWERS B. clean the mouth, teeth, gums, and tongue. Brush the client's teeth using: A. a very stiff brush. B. an up-and-down motion. C. a glycerin swab. D. a side-to-side motion. - ANSWERS B. an up-and-down motion. Store the client's dentures: A. wrapped in a paper towel in the drawer. B. in an emesis basin. C. in very hot water with a denture tablet. D. in a covered, labeled cup of cool water. - ANSWERS D. in a covered, labeled cup of cool water. The *primary* purpose of providing skin care is to: A. prevent complications, including infection and pressure ulcers. B. eliminate odors from the facility. C. remove urine and feces. D. make the client look attractive. - ANSWERS A. prevent complications, including infection and pressure ulcers. When applying lotion to the client's back, the nurse aide should: A. rub in small circles. B. massage red areas well to stimulate circulation. C. apply plenty of lotion and powder. D. rub the back and buttocks using firm, even strokes. - ANSWERS D. rub the back and buttocks using firm, even strokes. When shaving a male client: A. holding the skin taut, begin with the neck area. B. use long, upward strokes, beginning with the cheeks. C. rinse the razor after every 5 strokes. D. ask the client to tighten the upper lip when shaving. - ANSWERS D. ask the client to tighten the upper lip when shaving. When providing foot care to a diabetic client: A. dry the feet and area between the toes well. B. clip the toenails very short to prevent injury. C. clean under the toenails with a nail file. D. apply lotion between the toes. - ANSWERS A. dry the feet and area between the toes well. Mrs. A has an order for support (antiembolism) hosiery. You should: A. ask the nurse to apply the hosiery. B. seat the client in a chair before applying the hosiery. C. apply the hose before Mrs. A gets out of bed. D. place the hose over the toes and ask the client to pull them up. - ANSWERS C. apply the hose before Mrs. A gets out of bed. When dressing Mr. A, a 77 year old client who has had a stroke, the nurse aide should: A. apply the pants first. B. put the shirt on the affected arm first. C. put the pants on the unaffected leg first. D. position the client supine for dressing. - ANSWERS B. put the shirt on the affected arm first. You are assigned to give Mrs. A a shower with shampoo. The client wears hearing aids in both ears. You should: A. leave the hearing aids in her ears so she can hear your instructions. B. wash the hearing aids well when you shampoo the hair. C. dry the hearing aids thoroughly with a hair dryer after the shower. D. remove the hearing aids before showering the client. - ANSWERS D. remove the hearing aids before showering the client. When undressing a client who has a paralyzed side from a stroke, the nurse aide should: A. undress the affected (paralyzed) side first. B. remove the pants first. C. undress the strong (unaffected) side first. D. have the client remove the shoes before beginning. - ANSWERS C. undress the strong (unaffected) side first. A prosthesis is a/an: A. ambulation aid. B. artificial body part. C. means of transportation. D. medical treatment. - ANSWERS B. artificial body part. Mrs. A has long hair that is tangled in the back. To remove the tangle, the nurse aide should: A. hold the tangled section of the hair tight and begin combing at the end, working upward in short strokes. B. wet the hair thoroughly before attempting to remove the tangle. C. cut the tangled section carefully with scissors. D. wet only the tangled section of hair, then begin brushing it from the top, working downward in long, even strokes. - ANSWERS A. hold the tangled section of the hair tight and begin combing at the end, working upward in short strokes. When applying lotion to the client's skin, the nurse aide should: A. avoid the face area. B. rub the entire back and buttocks with gentle, firm strokes, C. massage the legs well, using firm up and down strokes. D. not apply lotion between the fingers, to prevent infection. - ANSWERS B. rub the entire back and buttocks with gentle, firm strokes, The *primary* purpose of providing hand and nail care is to: A. prevent clients from scratching staff during care. B. prevent clients from scratching themselves. C. promote good health and reduce the risk of infection. D. ensure that clients wear nail polish if they want. - ANSWERS C. promote good health and reduce the risk of infection. When providing fingernail care to a client: A. use a knife, paper clip, or file to remove dirt from under the nails. B. use a paper clip or file to remove dirt from under the nails. C. clip the nails back to the quick. D. soak the hands in warm water and scrub under the nails with a soft brush. - ANSWERS D. soak the hands in warm water and scrub under the nails with a soft brush. Nutrients are: A. unimportant byproducts of food. B. essential to life. C. chemical preservatives. D. liquids. - ANSWERS B. essential to life. Carbohydrates: A. prevent dehydration. B. are nature's building blocks. C. provide fuel and energy. D. should be limited. - ANSWERS C. provide fuel and energy. Proteins: A. are essential for good health, healing, and growth. B. provide empty calories and should be limited. C. are unimportant to most people. D. should be limited to six servings each day. - ANSWERS A. are essential for good health, healing, and growth. According to the Food Guide Pyramid, clients should consume: A. 6 servings of dairy products each day. B. 4 to 6 servings of fat each day. C. 2 servings of bread, cereal, or pasta each day. D. 3 to 5 servings of vegetables each day. - ANSWERS D. 3 to 5 servings of vegetables each day. Which of the following would be found on a clear liquid tray? A. tea with sugar. B. pudding. C. applesauce. D. milk. - ANSWERS A. tea with sugar. Which of the following would be found on a full liquid tray? A. creamed spinach. B. pears. C. milkshake. D. ground meat. - ANSWERS C. milkshake. A diabetic diet would *not* contain which of the following food items? A. salt. B. pepper. C. vinegar. D. sugar. - ANSWERS D. sugar. A nasogastric tube is: A. inserted through the abdominal wall into the stomach. B. threaded through the nose into the stomach. C. used to drain urine from the bladder. D. used only for medication administration. - ANSWERS B. threaded through the nose into the stomach. 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