Mock Exam Questions Flashcards
The goal of a bladder retraining program is
To gain control of their urine
How can the CNA best assist a client to exercise their citizenship rights?
Refer them to the appropriate person to make arrangements for voting
If your client is paralyzed on the left side and the left side of their mouth is affected, where would you place the food when feeding them?
On the right side of the mouth
How would the CNA provide appropriate touch to their client?
By being sensitive to their comfort level
Which statement is true regarding sexuality and aging…
It is a basic part of life, regardless of age
A sign of dehydration is
Decreased urine output
When bathing an uncircumcised client…
Retract the foreskin to clean and return it to the normal position
A client with advanced dementia should be approached from…
The front
If you are performing oral care q.i.d you are..
Cleaning mouth and teeth 4 times a day
Correct hand position when doing the Heimlich maneuver is
Just below the rib cage, in front of the body
What position would you place an unconscious client in, when performing oral care
Lateral
The CNA is standing close to a client and the client moves a few steps back. What might the client be trying to tell the CNA?
You are invading my personal space
An important role of the CNA in the prevention of a fecal impaction is
Observe and record the client’s BMs
Guidelines for communicating with clients from different cultures
Be accepting and non-judgmental
Cream of pea soup would not be offered if a client is on which diet
Clear liquid
An effective way to communicate with a dementia client would be to
Call client by name before beginning cares
To prevent constipation, the CNA should
Encourage high-fiber foods
If an item is free of disease causing organisms, it is considered
Aseptic
If your client refuses their bath, you should
Ask them to choose another time for their bath
A CNA is overheard swearing at her client. What type of abuse is she guilty of?
Emotional abuse
A way to meet your client’s recreational needs would be to
Offer to take them to activities
The PRIMARY aim of making your client’s bed is
To provide for the client’s comfort
Which of these BEST supports communication with a non-ambulatory client in a W/C?
Positioning yourself at eye level with the client
The CNA can help promote sleep by…
Having bedtime rituals
When using a mechanical lift, the hooks should be applied with the open, sharp ends in what position?
Away from the client
One way to personalize care for a client with a different background is to
Learn about the client’s beliefs and practices
When providing care for a deceased client, the CNA should
Cleanse the body of any mucous, urine, and feces
If you are ambulating your client t.i.d you are
Walking your client 3 times a day
Which items needs to be disinfected immediately
Bedside commode
The CNA forgot to lock the wheels on their client’s w/c and client fell. CNA is guilty of…
Negligence
Your client refused to eat lunch and got combative. You should…
Stop and offer food when the client is calm
When assisting with resolving a grievance, you should report the grievance to
The charge nurse
A normal result of aging would be…
Bones become brittle
What is the term for a device used to take the place of a missing body part?
Prosthesis
When a client has left-sided weakness, what part of a sweater is put on first?
Left sleeve
It is appropriate for a nurse aide to share the info regarding a client’s status with..
The staff on the next shift
When helping a client who is recovering from a stroke walk, the CNA should assist
On the client’s weak side
The CNA is caring for a client who is agitated. The CNA should
Talk in a slow, calm, reassuring manner
Exercises that move each muscle and joint are called…
Range of motion
How can a CNA best help a client who is not accepting a loss
Encourage the client to talk
The Heimlich manuver is used for a client who has
A blocked airway
To BEST communicate with a client who is totally deaf, the CNA should
Write out information
The CNA is asked by a confused client what day it is. The CNA should
Point to the date on a calendar and say the date
A client with an indwelling catheter is sitting in his w/c. Where should the CNA place the drainage bag?
On the side of the w/c, beneath the seat
A CNA can assist clients with their spiritual needs by
Allowing them to talk about their beliefs
A CNA must wear gloves when
Doing pericare
When getting ready to dress a client, the CNA should
Give the client a choice of what to wear
The CNA discovers a fire in a client’s room, the FIRST thing to do is
Remove the client
In order to communicate clearly with a client who has hearing loss, the CNA should
Look directly at the client when speaking to them
Which of the following stages of dying is usually the final stage?
A. anger
B. acceptance
C. bargaining
D. depression
B. Acceptance
If a client says, “God is punishing me” or “Why me?”, how should the CNA respond?
a. Reply “God doesn’t punish people”
b. Listen quietly
c. Ignore the client
d. Make jokes
Listen quietly
The role of the ombudsman is to
a. Run a group of nursing homes
b. Work with the nursing home to protect client’s rights
c. Control the nursing home budget
d. Prepare classes the CNA take to learn about client hygiene
Work with the nursing home to protect client’s rights
A CNA who is active in their church is assigned to care for a client who is not a member of any religious group. The CNA should…..
Respect the client’s beliefs and avoid starting religious discussions
The CNA notices that a client’s mail has been delivered to the client’s room. The CNA should
Give the client the unopened mail and offer to help as needed
Which of the following is a correct measurement for urinary outpput:
a. 40 oz
b. 300 cc
c. 2 cups
d. 1 quart
b. 300 cc
The client offers a CNA a $20 bill as a thank you. The CNA should…
a. Take the money to not offend the client
b. Politely refuse the money
c. Take the money but buy something for the floor
d. Ask the charge nurse what to do
B. Politely refuse the money
All of the following situation are examples of abuse or neglect EXCEPT:
a. Restraining a client according to a physician order
b. Leaving a client alone in a bathtub
c. Threatening to withhold a client’s meals
d. Leaving a client in a wet and soiled bed
a. Restraining a client according to a physician order
To convert 4 oz of juice to milliliters, the CNA should multiply
4 * 30 ml
In giving care according to the client’s Bill of Rights, the CNA should
Provide privacy during the client’s personal care
The LAST sense of a dying client will lose is
Hearing
A client wakes up during the night and asks for something to eat. The CNA should
Check the client’s diet before offering
If a client is confused, the CNA should
Help the client recognize familiar things and people
What is the process of restoring a disabled client to the highest level of functioning possible?
Rehabilitation
Clean bed linens placed in a client’s room but NOT used should be..
a. Returned to the linen closet
b. Used for a client in the next room
c. Taken to the nurse in charge
d. Put in the dirty linen container
d. Put in the dirty linen container
The CNA finds a conscious client lying on the bathroom floor. The FIRST thing the CNA should do is…
a. Help the client into a sitting position
b. Call for assistance from the nurse in charge
c. Offer the client a drink of water
d. Check for signs of injury
b. Call for assistance from the nurse in charge
If a CNA finds a client who is sad and crying, the CNA should…
a. Ask the client if something is wrong
b. Tell the client to cheer up
c. Tell the client to stop crying
d. Call the client’s family
a. Ask the client if something is wrong
Clients have the right to
a. Smoke in any area of the facility
b. Have access to a telephone
c. Go anywhere in the facility
d. See other client’s medical reports
b. Have access to a telephone
To prevent the spread of infection, how should the CNA handle the soiled linens removed from the client’s bed
Put them in the dirty linen container
A client needs to be repositioned, but is heavy and the CNA is not sure she can move the client alone. The CNA should
Ask another CNA to help
To prevent dehydration of the client, the CNA should
Offer fluids frequently while the client is awake
When lifting a client, which muscle group should be doing most of the work
Arms and legs PROTECT YOUR BACK!
To be sure that a client’s weight is measured accurately, the client should be weighed
a. After a meal
b. By a different CNA
c. At the same time of day
d. After a good nights sleep
c. At the same time of day
BEFORE taking n oral temperature of a client who has just finished a cold drink, the CNA should wait
10-20 minutes
Which of the following methods is the CORRECT way to remove a dirty isolation gown
a. Pull it over the head
b. Let is drop to the floor and step out of it
c. Roll it dirty side in and away from body
d. Pull it off by the sleeves and shake it out
c. Roll it dirty side in and away from body
What would be the BEST way for the CNA to promote client independence in bathing a client who has had a stroke
a. Give the client a complete bath only when the client requests it
b. Encourage the client to do as much as possible and assist as needed
c. Leave the client alone and assume the client will do as much as they can
d. Limit the client to washing their hands
b. Encourage the client to do as much as possible and assist as needed
A safety device used to assist a DEPENDENT client from a bed to a chair is called….
Transfer/ gait belt
If a CNA needs to wear a gown to care for a client in isolation, the CNA must
a. Wear the same gown to care for other assigned clients
b. Leave gown untied
c. Take gown off before leaving the client’s room
d. Take the gown off in the dirty utility room
c. Take the gown off before leaving the client’s room
When making an occupied bed, the CNA should
a. Put the dirty sheets on the floor
b. Help the client to sit in a chair while the bed is being made
c. Lower both side rails before changing the sheets
d. Raise side rail on unattended side
d. Raise side rail on unattended side
The CNA is in the employee dining room. A group of aides are eating lunch together and begin discussing how rude a certain client was acting. The CNA should
a. Join the conversation
b. Suggest that it’s not the place to discuss the client
c. Be quiet and not say anything to the other aides
d. Return to the unit and tell the client what was said
b. Suggest that it’s not the place to discuss the client
The CNA enters the room and the client states that he has pain. What should the aide do
Report it to the nurse in charge
A client is upset and crying over the recent death of her husband. How should the aide respond
a. Tell her not to cry because it’ll make her feel sad
b. Close the door and leave the client to cry alone
c. Take the client to an activity to help her forget her husband
d. Sit with the client and allow her to talk about her feelings
d. Sit with the client and allow her to talk about her feelings
Which temperature is considered the most accurate?
Rectal
What is the beginning sign of a pressure sore?
Discoloration
While assisting a client with denture care, the CNA observes that the upper plate is cracked. The CNA should
Report the damage to the nurse in charge
The CNA can BEST show that they are listening to a client by
Responding when appropriate
The BEST time to prepare for a disaster is when
Before it happens
