CNA COMPETENCY EXAM 2024 LATEST UPDATE. ACTUAL EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS RATED A+

CNA COMPETENCY EXAM 2024 LATEST UPDATE. ACTUAL EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS RATED A+ What is meant by the term "resident physician"? --Correct Answer-A resident physician is an MD or DO who is both training in a specialty and practicing as a healthcare provider. List the following in order of medical responsibility (from greatest to least): Physician's Assistant (PA), Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), Doctor, Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), Registered Nurse (RN). --Correct Answer-Doctor, Physician's Assistant (PA), Registered Nurse (RN), Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) When providing mouth care to a patient, which position should they be in? --Correct Answer-Fowler's -Fowler's is an upright position that helps minimize aspiration. When feeding a patient, how often should you offer fluids? --Correct Answer-At minimum, every 3 to 4 bites of food What type of tooth brush bristle is considered the universal best choice? --Correct Answer-soft When not in use, where should dentures be stored? --Correct Answer-In a denture cup filled with clean water --Storing your dentures in a cup filled with clean water helps prevent damage to the dentures. When helping a patient who is recovering from a stroke to walk, the nurse aide should assist where? --Correct Answer-on the patient's weak side When shaving a patient, you should always shave in the direction of what? --Correct Answer-hair growth --When shaving a patient's face, you should shave downward; when shaving the neck, you should shave upward. What is a partial bath? --Correct Answer-A partial bath occurs in bed. It differs from a complete bed bath in that the patient is able to perform some of the bath himself, and the healthcare worker is only there for assistance. When is the best time to bathe a patient? --Correct Answer-When they choose. --Although this may be inconvenient to the busy schedule of the nursing assistant, patients have the right to choose when and how often they bathe. What are some ways you can ensure a safe showering experience for your independent patient? --Correct Answer-Check the water temperature before the patient gets in the shower, make sure the floor is uncluttered and free of slippery substances, ensure the patency of safety rails and chairs, and have all supplies in easy reaching distance of the patient. --Medium or hard bristle toothbrushes may be considered too irritating for some patients. What is the normal pulse rate in the average adult? --Correct Answer-60-100 beats per minute --The average adult should have a pulse rate of 60 beats to 100 beats per minute. Where would you take a radial pulse? --Correct Answer-On the radial (thumb) side of the patient's wrist --The radial pulse should be taken using the index and middle fingers. How long should you soak a patient's fingernails before performing nail care? --Correct Answer-10-20 minutes (in warm water) Some patients may have special nail care instructions due to circulatory issues in the hands or feet. Name two diseases that are likely causes of these circulatory issues. --Correct Answer-Raynaud's disease and diabetes Signs and symptoms of shock may include --Correct Answer-low blood pressure, tachycardia (rapid hears rate), clammy & pale skin What are the two parts of the nervous system? --Correct Answer-CNA-central nervous system (the brain & the spinal cord) and PNS- peripheral nervous system (the body's nerves) How far should an enema be inserted into the anus? --Correct Answer-2-4 inches --If you feel resistance or if the patient complains of pain, stop inserting the enema and report the incident to the nurse. What is the standard unit of measurement to record fluid intake and output? --Correct Answer-Cubic