cna final exam review 100 questions
with correct verified answers scored A
grade.
What is one important reason why bed linens should remain wrinkle-free? - AnswerTo
help keep the skin healthy and prevent pressure ulcers
What is the term for a device that replaces a missing body part? - AnswerProsthesis
Exercises that put each joint through its full arc of motion are called - AnswerRange of
motion
Which of the following is the correct way to remove a gown? - AnswerUnfasten gown
at neck and waist and roll the dirty side in while holding gown away from the body.
How many times can disposable gloves be worn before being discarded? -
AnswerOne time
To best communicate with a visually impaired resident, the NA should -
AnswerIdentify herself when she enters the room
The best way for an NA to provide foot care for a diabetic resident is to -
AnswerObserve the feet regularly for signs of sores or infection
If a resident starts to fall, the best thing an NA can do is to - AnswerWiden her stance
and bring the resident's body close to her
An NA should use friction for at least _____ seconds when washing her hands. -
Answer20
Which of the following is a term for a legal document that designates what kind of care a
person wants if he is unable to make that decision himself? - AnswerAdvance
directive
Which temperature site is generally considered to be the most accurate? -
AnswerRectum (rectal)
Which of the following tasks is outside the scope of practice for an NA? -
AnswerPrescribing a new medication
,How should the NA respond if a resident tries to give him a gift? - AnswerThe NA
should refuse the gift but say thank you.
What does the term empathy mean? - AnswerEmpathy means being able to identify
with the feelings of others.
To monitor a resident's pulse rate, the NA will most commonly check the ___ pulse. -
AnswerRadial
Slapping, shoving, and rough handling are all considered to be a type of _________ -
AnswerPhysical abuse
With which of the following people may an NA share a resident's medical information? -
AnswerResident's doctor
Which of the following sentences is an example of a fact? - AnswerMr. Gomez ate
half of his scrambled egg.
Which is/are the most essential nutrient(s) for life? - AnswerWater
Objective information is - AnswerInformation collected using the senses
Which of the following statements is true of documentation? - AnswerNAs should
document care right after it has been done.
Standard Precautions should be practiced - AnswerOn every single person in the
NA's care
Which of the following statements is true of handwashing? - AnswerAn NA should
wash her hands before and after touching a resident.
Using proper body mechanics includes - AnswerStanding with the legs shoulder-width
apart
What is one of the first signs that a pressure ulcer is forming? - AnswerDiscoloration
of the skin
Which of the following is an example of a physical need? - AnswerFood
Which of the following remarks is a cliché? - Answer"It will all work out in the end."
In which type of environment do microorganisms grow best? - AnswerDark
An axillary temperature is measured - AnswerIn the armpit
, If a resident has just had a glass of iced tea, how long should the NA wait before
measuring the resident's temperature via the oral method? - Answer10 to 20 minutes
Which of the following abbreviations means nothing by mouth? - AnswerNPO
Which of the following canes has four rubber-tipped feet? - AnswerQuad cane
In which of the following situations must a nursing assistant always wear gloves? -
AnswerWhile shaving a resident
Which type of toileting equipment is used for elimination for residents who cannot assist
with raising their hips onto a regular bedpan? - AnswerFracture pan
Hypertension is the medical term for - AnswerHigh blood pressure
How often should an ostomy bag be emptied? - AnswerWhenever stool is eliminated
How should an NA work when helping a resident with range of motion exercises? -
Answeregin at the shoulders and work down the body
(n) _____ is the permanent and painful shortening of a muscle or tendon. -
AnswerContracture
Which of the following is used when documenting the amount of fluid a resident drinks?
- AnswerMilliliters
How should a fracture pan be positioned? - AnswerWith the handle toward the foot of
the bed
In order to communicate with a resident who is hearing-impaired, the nursing assistant
should - AnswerFace the resident directly when speaking
Which of the following is an example of physical abuse? - AnswerPinching a resident
Joking with a resident's roommate about the resident's incontinence is what type of
abuse? - AnswerPsychological abuse
Which of the following statements is true of mental illness? - AnswerMental illness is a
disorder that produces signs and symptoms like any physical disorder.
An appropriate resource for an NA to turn to if he is experiencing stress is -
AnswerHis supervisor
with correct verified answers scored A
grade.
What is one important reason why bed linens should remain wrinkle-free? - AnswerTo
help keep the skin healthy and prevent pressure ulcers
What is the term for a device that replaces a missing body part? - AnswerProsthesis
Exercises that put each joint through its full arc of motion are called - AnswerRange of
motion
Which of the following is the correct way to remove a gown? - AnswerUnfasten gown
at neck and waist and roll the dirty side in while holding gown away from the body.
How many times can disposable gloves be worn before being discarded? -
AnswerOne time
To best communicate with a visually impaired resident, the NA should -
AnswerIdentify herself when she enters the room
The best way for an NA to provide foot care for a diabetic resident is to -
AnswerObserve the feet regularly for signs of sores or infection
If a resident starts to fall, the best thing an NA can do is to - AnswerWiden her stance
and bring the resident's body close to her
An NA should use friction for at least _____ seconds when washing her hands. -
Answer20
Which of the following is a term for a legal document that designates what kind of care a
person wants if he is unable to make that decision himself? - AnswerAdvance
directive
Which temperature site is generally considered to be the most accurate? -
AnswerRectum (rectal)
Which of the following tasks is outside the scope of practice for an NA? -
AnswerPrescribing a new medication
,How should the NA respond if a resident tries to give him a gift? - AnswerThe NA
should refuse the gift but say thank you.
What does the term empathy mean? - AnswerEmpathy means being able to identify
with the feelings of others.
To monitor a resident's pulse rate, the NA will most commonly check the ___ pulse. -
AnswerRadial
Slapping, shoving, and rough handling are all considered to be a type of _________ -
AnswerPhysical abuse
With which of the following people may an NA share a resident's medical information? -
AnswerResident's doctor
Which of the following sentences is an example of a fact? - AnswerMr. Gomez ate
half of his scrambled egg.
Which is/are the most essential nutrient(s) for life? - AnswerWater
Objective information is - AnswerInformation collected using the senses
Which of the following statements is true of documentation? - AnswerNAs should
document care right after it has been done.
Standard Precautions should be practiced - AnswerOn every single person in the
NA's care
Which of the following statements is true of handwashing? - AnswerAn NA should
wash her hands before and after touching a resident.
Using proper body mechanics includes - AnswerStanding with the legs shoulder-width
apart
What is one of the first signs that a pressure ulcer is forming? - AnswerDiscoloration
of the skin
Which of the following is an example of a physical need? - AnswerFood
Which of the following remarks is a cliché? - Answer"It will all work out in the end."
In which type of environment do microorganisms grow best? - AnswerDark
An axillary temperature is measured - AnswerIn the armpit
, If a resident has just had a glass of iced tea, how long should the NA wait before
measuring the resident's temperature via the oral method? - Answer10 to 20 minutes
Which of the following abbreviations means nothing by mouth? - AnswerNPO
Which of the following canes has four rubber-tipped feet? - AnswerQuad cane
In which of the following situations must a nursing assistant always wear gloves? -
AnswerWhile shaving a resident
Which type of toileting equipment is used for elimination for residents who cannot assist
with raising their hips onto a regular bedpan? - AnswerFracture pan
Hypertension is the medical term for - AnswerHigh blood pressure
How often should an ostomy bag be emptied? - AnswerWhenever stool is eliminated
How should an NA work when helping a resident with range of motion exercises? -
Answeregin at the shoulders and work down the body
(n) _____ is the permanent and painful shortening of a muscle or tendon. -
AnswerContracture
Which of the following is used when documenting the amount of fluid a resident drinks?
- AnswerMilliliters
How should a fracture pan be positioned? - AnswerWith the handle toward the foot of
the bed
In order to communicate with a resident who is hearing-impaired, the nursing assistant
should - AnswerFace the resident directly when speaking
Which of the following is an example of physical abuse? - AnswerPinching a resident
Joking with a resident's roommate about the resident's incontinence is what type of
abuse? - AnswerPsychological abuse
Which of the following statements is true of mental illness? - AnswerMental illness is a
disorder that produces signs and symptoms like any physical disorder.
An appropriate resource for an NA to turn to if he is experiencing stress is -
AnswerHis supervisor
