Prep Questions and answers
What is the normal range of blood pressure in an adult? - ANSWER>>100/50 to
140/80
If there is a fire in a residents room, the CNA should - ANSWER>>Remove that
patient
carotid pulse point - ANSWER>>neck
the radial pulse is located - ANSWER>>wrist
femoral pulse - ANSWER>>groin
The Achilles pulse is - ANSWER>>ankle
rectal temperature - ANSWER>>temperature taken in the rectum
Accurate temperature check - ANSWER>>Rectal
When washing your hands, you should? - ANSWER>>Always use paper towel to
turn off the faucet
A back Brace - ANSWER>>Does not help with ambulation. It will support the back.
Which of the following would not increase a residents blood pressure? -
ANSWER>>A loss of blood would cause the residents blood pressure to Fall, not
increase.
Your charge nurse is forcing a resident to take their medication. You Should? -
ANSWER>>Report all incidents to the DON.
What is a sign of shock? - ANSWER>>low blood pressure and clammy skin
, If a resident refuses to let you take his blood pressure, you should? -
ANSWER>>Report this to charge nurse
Hoyer lift - ANSWER>>a device used to lift a person with minimum of physical
effort. A 2-person team required.
mechanical soft diet - ANSWER>>is recommended for people with difficulty in
chewing or swallowing.
What is the best way to help a blind patient? - ANSWER>>Always assist a resident
whenever they request assistance, use clock reference
Normal hearing loss due of aging affects - ANSWER>>high pitched sounds
While in the room with his family, the resident stops breathing. The resident has
DNR so, - ANSWER>>Notify the nurse immediately and wait with patient until
instructed on what to do.
After the body has been viewed by the family, the body is wrapped in? -
ANSWER>>A shroud
Shroud - ANSWER>>Burial cloth
Patient is unconscious and breathing through her mouth, her personal care
should consist of? - ANSWER>>Talk to patient while performing care
postmortem - ANSWER>>after death
postictal - ANSWER>>time after a seizure
An advance directive goes into effect? - ANSWER>>When the resident is no longer
able to speak for himself or herself
If a patient does not want any life-sustaining treatments, which interventions
would be appropriate? - ANSWER>>Pain Medication
What is a no code? - ANSWER>>Do not resuscitate