CNA State Board Exam Review
Questions And Answers.
A CNA is caring for a patient who has an order for restraints. How often should the
restraints be released? -
\Every 2 hours
How often should a CNA reposition a to prevent skin breakdown/ -
\Every 2 hours
Upon enter a patients room, you notice the patient has removed their restraints. What
should be done first? -
\Report the finding to the nurse
A patient coworkers ask you (the CNA) about the patients test results. Whats the most
appropriate response? -
\I will go get the doctor for you.
What is palliative care? -
\Type of care give to the severally ill. Goal is to relieve pain and control symptoms.
What is postmodernism? -
\Care for a body after death.
What is hospice? -
\Passionate way of care ordered by a doctor for patients with 6 mths or less to live.
Which sense is usually last to leave the body when a person is dying? -
\Hearing
What is bereavement therapy? -
\A type of grief counseling
What are the five stages of grief? -
\denial, anger, bargaining, depression, acceptance
OSHA -
\Occupational Safety and Health Administration, a government agency in the
Department of Labor to maintain a safe and healthy work environment for employees.
R.A.C.E. -
\Rescue, Activate alarm, Contain fire, Extinguish fire
, P.A.S.S. -
\Pull the pin, Aim at base of fire, Squeeze the handle, Sweep at base of fire.
Ombudsman -
\a legal advocate for residents in long-term care facilities
HIPAA -
\The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act, protect the privacy of patients
health info.
OBRA -
\Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act, law that includes standards of NA staffing
requirements
Advance Directives -
\A legal document designed to indicate a person's wishes regarding care in case of a
terminal illness or during the dying process - Living will, Power of attorney, DNR
Temperature -
\Mouth (Oral) 97.6-99.6
Rectum (Rectal) 98.6-100.6 (most accurate)
Armpit (Axilia) 96.6-98.6
Ear (Tympanic) 96.6-99.7
Forehead 97.2 - 100.1
Normal pulse rate -
\60-100 beats per minute
Normal respiratory rate -
\12-20 breaths per minute
Blood Pressure -
\Low: 90/60
Normal: 120/80
High: 140/90
What is an -ostomy? -
\a surgical opening in the body that connects an organ to the abdominal wall
What is an -otomy? -
\a surgical incision
Procto- is a prefix describing -
\the rectum
What is an -ectomy? -
Questions And Answers.
A CNA is caring for a patient who has an order for restraints. How often should the
restraints be released? -
\Every 2 hours
How often should a CNA reposition a to prevent skin breakdown/ -
\Every 2 hours
Upon enter a patients room, you notice the patient has removed their restraints. What
should be done first? -
\Report the finding to the nurse
A patient coworkers ask you (the CNA) about the patients test results. Whats the most
appropriate response? -
\I will go get the doctor for you.
What is palliative care? -
\Type of care give to the severally ill. Goal is to relieve pain and control symptoms.
What is postmodernism? -
\Care for a body after death.
What is hospice? -
\Passionate way of care ordered by a doctor for patients with 6 mths or less to live.
Which sense is usually last to leave the body when a person is dying? -
\Hearing
What is bereavement therapy? -
\A type of grief counseling
What are the five stages of grief? -
\denial, anger, bargaining, depression, acceptance
OSHA -
\Occupational Safety and Health Administration, a government agency in the
Department of Labor to maintain a safe and healthy work environment for employees.
R.A.C.E. -
\Rescue, Activate alarm, Contain fire, Extinguish fire
, P.A.S.S. -
\Pull the pin, Aim at base of fire, Squeeze the handle, Sweep at base of fire.
Ombudsman -
\a legal advocate for residents in long-term care facilities
HIPAA -
\The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act, protect the privacy of patients
health info.
OBRA -
\Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act, law that includes standards of NA staffing
requirements
Advance Directives -
\A legal document designed to indicate a person's wishes regarding care in case of a
terminal illness or during the dying process - Living will, Power of attorney, DNR
Temperature -
\Mouth (Oral) 97.6-99.6
Rectum (Rectal) 98.6-100.6 (most accurate)
Armpit (Axilia) 96.6-98.6
Ear (Tympanic) 96.6-99.7
Forehead 97.2 - 100.1
Normal pulse rate -
\60-100 beats per minute
Normal respiratory rate -
\12-20 breaths per minute
Blood Pressure -
\Low: 90/60
Normal: 120/80
High: 140/90
What is an -ostomy? -
\a surgical opening in the body that connects an organ to the abdominal wall
What is an -otomy? -
\a surgical incision
Procto- is a prefix describing -
\the rectum
What is an -ectomy? -
