cna final exam review 100 questions
_____ is taking in and eliminating equal amounts of fluid. - correct answerResponse:
Fluid balance
"Log-rolling" is a technique best used for which of the following patient diagnoses?
A. left tibial fracture
B. Spinal cord injury
C. Cellulitus of the right arm,
D. psychosis - correct answerB
(n) _____ is the permanent and painful shortening of a muscle or tendon. - correct
answerContracture
a client who has not had a bowel movement in four days would recieve the most benefit
from which procedure? - correct answerenema.
A nurse aid is asked to change a urinary drainage bag attached to an indwelling urinary
catheter. The nurse aid has never done this before. The best response by the nurse
aide is to - correct answerask a nurse aid to watch the nurse aid change the bag since it
is the first time
A nurse aide finds a resident looking in the refrigerator at the nurses' station at 5 a.m.
The resident, who is confused, explains he needs breakfast before he leaves for work.
The best response by the nurse aide is to:A. Help resident back into his room and back
to bed.B. Ask resident about his job and if he is hungry.C. Tell him that residents are not
allowed in the nurses' station.D. Remind him that he is retired from his job and in a
nursing home. - correct answerB
a resident burns foot on george foreman grill, it looks blistered and red, what kind of
burn is this - correct answerPartial thickness burn,
total thickness would appear waxy and white, superficial would be blotchiness and no
blistering
A resident gets dressed and comes out of his room wearing shoes that are from two
different pairs the nurse aid should - correct answerask if the resident realizes that the
shoes do not match
A resident had diabetes. Which of the following is a common sign of a low bloodsugar?
A. fever
B. Shakiness
C. Thirst
D. Vomiting - correct answerB. Shakiness
, A resident has an indwelling urinary catheter. While making rounds, the nurse aide
notices that there is no urine in the drainage bag. The nurse aide should first:A. Ask the
resident to try urinating.B. Offer the residents fluid to drink.C. Check for kinks in the
tubing.D. Obtain a new urinary drainage bag. - correct answerC
A resident is on a bladder restraining program. The nurse aide can expect the resident
to:A. Have a fluid intake restriction to prevent sudden urges to urinate.B. Wear an
incontinent brief in case of an accident.C. Have an indwelling urinary catheter.D. Have a
schedule for toileting. - correct answerD. Have a schedule for urinating.
A resident often carries a doll with her, treating it like her baby. One day she is
wandering around crying that she can't find her baby. The nurse aide should
(A) ask the resident where she last had the doll.
(B) ask the activity department if they have any other dolls.
(C) offer comfort to the resident and help her look for her baby.
(D) let the other staff know the resident is very confused and should be watched closely.
- correct answerC offer comfort to the resident and help her look for her baby.
A resident who has cancer is expected to die within the next couple of days. Nursing
care for this resident should focus on
A. helping the resident through the stages of grief
B. providing for the residents comfort
C. keeping the residents routine, such as for bathing
D. Giving the resident a lot of quiet time - correct answerB
A resident who has stress incontinence:A. Will have an indwelling catheterB. Should
wear an incontinent brief at night.C. May leak urine when laughing or coughing.D.
Needs toileting every 1-2 hours throughout the day. - correct answerC. May leak urine
when laughing or coughing.
A resident who is inactive is at risk of constipation. In addition to increased activity and
exercise, which of the following actions helps to prevent constipation.A. Adequate fluid
intake.B. Regular mealtimes.C. High protein diet.D. Low fiber diet. - correct answerA
A resident who is incontinent of urine has an increased risk for developing:A.
Dementia.B. Urinary tract infections.C. Pressure sores.D. Dehydration. - correct
answerC
A resident who is lying in bed suddenly becomes short of breath. After calling for help,
the nurse aide's next action should be to
(A) ask the resident to take deep breaths.
(B) take the resident's vital signs.
(C) raise the head of the bed.
_____ is taking in and eliminating equal amounts of fluid. - correct answerResponse:
Fluid balance
"Log-rolling" is a technique best used for which of the following patient diagnoses?
A. left tibial fracture
B. Spinal cord injury
C. Cellulitus of the right arm,
D. psychosis - correct answerB
(n) _____ is the permanent and painful shortening of a muscle or tendon. - correct
answerContracture
a client who has not had a bowel movement in four days would recieve the most benefit
from which procedure? - correct answerenema.
A nurse aid is asked to change a urinary drainage bag attached to an indwelling urinary
catheter. The nurse aid has never done this before. The best response by the nurse
aide is to - correct answerask a nurse aid to watch the nurse aid change the bag since it
is the first time
A nurse aide finds a resident looking in the refrigerator at the nurses' station at 5 a.m.
The resident, who is confused, explains he needs breakfast before he leaves for work.
The best response by the nurse aide is to:A. Help resident back into his room and back
to bed.B. Ask resident about his job and if he is hungry.C. Tell him that residents are not
allowed in the nurses' station.D. Remind him that he is retired from his job and in a
nursing home. - correct answerB
a resident burns foot on george foreman grill, it looks blistered and red, what kind of
burn is this - correct answerPartial thickness burn,
total thickness would appear waxy and white, superficial would be blotchiness and no
blistering
A resident gets dressed and comes out of his room wearing shoes that are from two
different pairs the nurse aid should - correct answerask if the resident realizes that the
shoes do not match
A resident had diabetes. Which of the following is a common sign of a low bloodsugar?
A. fever
B. Shakiness
C. Thirst
D. Vomiting - correct answerB. Shakiness
, A resident has an indwelling urinary catheter. While making rounds, the nurse aide
notices that there is no urine in the drainage bag. The nurse aide should first:A. Ask the
resident to try urinating.B. Offer the residents fluid to drink.C. Check for kinks in the
tubing.D. Obtain a new urinary drainage bag. - correct answerC
A resident is on a bladder restraining program. The nurse aide can expect the resident
to:A. Have a fluid intake restriction to prevent sudden urges to urinate.B. Wear an
incontinent brief in case of an accident.C. Have an indwelling urinary catheter.D. Have a
schedule for toileting. - correct answerD. Have a schedule for urinating.
A resident often carries a doll with her, treating it like her baby. One day she is
wandering around crying that she can't find her baby. The nurse aide should
(A) ask the resident where she last had the doll.
(B) ask the activity department if they have any other dolls.
(C) offer comfort to the resident and help her look for her baby.
(D) let the other staff know the resident is very confused and should be watched closely.
- correct answerC offer comfort to the resident and help her look for her baby.
A resident who has cancer is expected to die within the next couple of days. Nursing
care for this resident should focus on
A. helping the resident through the stages of grief
B. providing for the residents comfort
C. keeping the residents routine, such as for bathing
D. Giving the resident a lot of quiet time - correct answerB
A resident who has stress incontinence:A. Will have an indwelling catheterB. Should
wear an incontinent brief at night.C. May leak urine when laughing or coughing.D.
Needs toileting every 1-2 hours throughout the day. - correct answerC. May leak urine
when laughing or coughing.
A resident who is inactive is at risk of constipation. In addition to increased activity and
exercise, which of the following actions helps to prevent constipation.A. Adequate fluid
intake.B. Regular mealtimes.C. High protein diet.D. Low fiber diet. - correct answerA
A resident who is incontinent of urine has an increased risk for developing:A.
Dementia.B. Urinary tract infections.C. Pressure sores.D. Dehydration. - correct
answerC
A resident who is lying in bed suddenly becomes short of breath. After calling for help,
the nurse aide's next action should be to
(A) ask the resident to take deep breaths.
(B) take the resident's vital signs.
(C) raise the head of the bed.
