CNA TEST #6 QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS
The nursing assistant will measure a resident's blood glucose level using a blood
glucose meter. When selecting a test site on the resident's skin, which area is
preferred? - ANSWER-Side of a finger, but ideally not the index finger
Which increases an older person's risk of constipation? - ANSWER-Immobility and
slowed movement of food through the digestive tract
Mr. Sidhu has been admitted to the hospital for surgery on his enlarged prostate. An
enlarged prostate may have what effect on a man's urinary system? - ANSWER-
Overflow incontinence and difficulty urinating
What complication can range-of-motion exercises help to prevent? - ANSWER-
Muscle atrophy and contractures
How do neoplastic diseases affect the human body? - ANSWER-Invade healthy
tissues and prevent the tissues from functioning properly
Who determines the rate at which the oxygen should be delivered and how it should
be given? - ANSWER-Doctor
The last few times the nursing assistant aided Mr. Haziz with bathing, the nursing
assistant noticed that his lower legs were swollen, with a sore that does not seem to
be healing. Which condition might Mr. Haziz have? - ANSWER-Venous (stasis)
ulcers
What is osteoporosis? - ANSWER-Disorder characterized by excessive loss of bone
tissue
Mrs. Carmel has type 1 diabetes mellitus. Which nursing assistant action ensures
the safety of Mrs. Carmel when she displays signs of dizziness, sweating, and
nausea and vomiting? - ANSWER-Helping Mrs. Carmel to bed and report all
observations to the nurse immediately
Which normal age-related change affects the endocrine system? - ANSWER-
Slowing metabolism
What is the main function of the nervous system? - ANSWER-To receive, process,
and respond to information
Approximately how much urine do the kidneys excrete each day? - ANSWER-1 to
1.5 liters
Mr. Lavin has angina pectoris. When will he likely experience chest pain? -
ANSWER-When his heart muscle is not receiving enough oxygen
ANSWERS
The nursing assistant will measure a resident's blood glucose level using a blood
glucose meter. When selecting a test site on the resident's skin, which area is
preferred? - ANSWER-Side of a finger, but ideally not the index finger
Which increases an older person's risk of constipation? - ANSWER-Immobility and
slowed movement of food through the digestive tract
Mr. Sidhu has been admitted to the hospital for surgery on his enlarged prostate. An
enlarged prostate may have what effect on a man's urinary system? - ANSWER-
Overflow incontinence and difficulty urinating
What complication can range-of-motion exercises help to prevent? - ANSWER-
Muscle atrophy and contractures
How do neoplastic diseases affect the human body? - ANSWER-Invade healthy
tissues and prevent the tissues from functioning properly
Who determines the rate at which the oxygen should be delivered and how it should
be given? - ANSWER-Doctor
The last few times the nursing assistant aided Mr. Haziz with bathing, the nursing
assistant noticed that his lower legs were swollen, with a sore that does not seem to
be healing. Which condition might Mr. Haziz have? - ANSWER-Venous (stasis)
ulcers
What is osteoporosis? - ANSWER-Disorder characterized by excessive loss of bone
tissue
Mrs. Carmel has type 1 diabetes mellitus. Which nursing assistant action ensures
the safety of Mrs. Carmel when she displays signs of dizziness, sweating, and
nausea and vomiting? - ANSWER-Helping Mrs. Carmel to bed and report all
observations to the nurse immediately
Which normal age-related change affects the endocrine system? - ANSWER-
Slowing metabolism
What is the main function of the nervous system? - ANSWER-To receive, process,
and respond to information
Approximately how much urine do the kidneys excrete each day? - ANSWER-1 to
1.5 liters
Mr. Lavin has angina pectoris. When will he likely experience chest pain? -
ANSWER-When his heart muscle is not receiving enough oxygen
