Official exam review Flashcards
The term for a device used to take place of a missing body part
Prosthesis
Which is the first stage of dying
Depression
To avoid pulling the catheter when turning the male resident, the catheter tube of the patient must be taped to what?
The upper leg
What is the correct order for recording a set of vital signs
-Temperature
-Pulse
-Respiration
-Blood Pressure
A safety device used to assist a dependent resident from a bed to the wheelchair is called what?
Gait belt
Proper use of a waist restraint requires that the CNA to do what
Watch for skin irritation
While assisting a resident with denture care, the CNA observes the upper plate is cracked. What should the CNA do?
Report the damage to the charge nurse
The CNA is in the employee break room. Another group of CNAs are eating lunch together and begin discussing how rude a certain resident was acting. What should the CNA do?
Suggest that this is not the place to discuss the resident
How many tips does a quad cane have?
4
What is the role of the ombudsman?
Work with the nursing homes to protect the residents’ rights
If the CNA finds a resident that is sad and crying, what should the CNA do?
Ask the resident if something is wrong
To be sure that the resident’s weights is measured accurately, the resident should be weighed when?
At the same time each day
The best time to prepare for a disaster is when?
Before it happens
What would be the best way for the CNA to promote resident independence in bathing a resident who has had a stroke?
Encourage the resident to do as much as possible and assist them as needed
To prevent dehydration of the resident, the CNA should do what?
Offer fluids frequently while the resident is awake
The resident offers the CNA a $20 bill as a thank you for all the work that he/she has done. The CNA should do what?
Politely refuse the money
The normal aging process is BEST defined as the time when:
Normal body functions and senses decline
If the CNA needs to wear a gown to care for a resident in isolation, What MUST the CNA do?
Take the gown off before leaving the resident’s room
If the resident is sitting in a chair in his room masturbating, the CNA should do what?
Leave the resident alone and provide privacy
When getting ready to dress a resident, the CNA should do what?
Give the resident a choice of what to wear
The Heimlich Maneuver (abdominal thrust) is used for a resident who has:
A blocked airway
A new resident refuses to wear a clothing protector (bib) during mealtimes. What should the CNA do?
Respect the resident’s wishes
A CNA who is active in her church is assigned to care for a resident is not a member of any religious group. The CNA should do what?
Respect the resident’s beliefs and avoid starting religious discussions
The CNA enters a resident’s room and the resident states that he/she is in pain. What should the CNA do?
Report it to the charge nurse
In giving care according to the Resident’s Bill of Rights, the CNA should do what?
Provide privacy during the resident’s personal care
The resident needs to be repositioned but is heavy and the CNA is not sure if he/she can move them without assistance. What should the CNA do?
Ask another CNA for help as much as possible
When helping a resident who is recovering from a stroke to ambulate, where should the CNA assist?
On the resident’s weak side, slightly behind the resident
The CNA is caring for a confused resident, how should the CNA talk to them?
Talk in a slow, calm, reassuring manner, make the resident comfortable, build trust
It is appropriate for the CNA to share the information regarding the status with the resident with who?
The staff on the next shift which is called hand off
When transferring a resident, most of the resident’s weight should be supported by the CNA’s what?
Legs, bend from the lower back, have the item patient near your body
What is the process of restoring a disabled resident to the highest level of functioning as possible?
Rehabilitation
How can the nurse aide BEST help the resident who is not accepting a loss?
Encourage the resident to speak out
The CNA is asked by the confused resident what day is is. What should the CNA do?
Point to the date on the calendar and say the date
A resident is upset and crying over the recent death of her husband. How should the CNA respond?
Sit with the resident and allow her to talk about her feelings
The CNA notices that the resident’s mail has been delivered to the resident’s room. What should the CNA do?
Give the resident the unopened mail and offer help as needed
To best communicate with a resident that is completely deaf, what should the CNA do?
Write out the information
How do you convert 4 oz to mL?
The CNA should multiply 4 x 30ml
How can a CNA assist residents with their spiritual needs?
Allowing the resident to talk about their beliefs
All of the following situations are examples of abuse or neglect EXCEPT:
Restraining a resident according to a doctor’s order
When a resident has a left- sided weakness, what part of the sweater is put on first?
Left sleeve
Clean bed linen placed in a resident’s room but NOT used should be put where?
Put in the soiled linen container
Which temperature is considered the MOST accurate?
Rectal
To prevent the spread of infection, how should the CNA handle the soiled linen removed from the resident’s bed?
Put them in the soiled linen container
BEFORE taking the oral temperature of a resident who has just finished a cold drink, how long should the CNA wait?
10-20 minutes
The last sense a dying resident will lose is what?
Hearing
What is the beginning sign of a pressure sore?
Discoloration
Which of the following is the correct way to remove a dirty isolation gown?
Let it drop to the flood and step out of it
If the resident says, “God is punishing me!” or “Why me?” How should the CNA respond?
Listen quietly
The CNA can bed show that he/she is listening to the resident by:
Responding when appropriate
Exercises that move each muscle and joint are called?
Range of motion
When making an occupied bed, the CNA should:
Raise the side rail on the unattended side
Why do we need to pad the side rails on the bed of the resident?
To protect the resident from injury
Which of the following stages of dying is usually the final stage?
Acceptance
The CNA finds a conscious resident lying on the bathroom floor. What is the first thing the CNA should do?
Call for assistance
A resident wakes up in the middle of the night and asks to something to eat. What should the CNA do?
Check the patient’s diet card
Which of the following is a correct measurement of urinary output?
milliliters (mL)
If the CNA discovers a fire in the resident’s room, the FIRST thing to do is what?
Remove the resident near the fire area
If the resident is confused, what should the CNA do?
Help the resident to recognize familiar things and people
To communicate clearly with a resident who is hearing impaired, what should the CNA do?
Look directly at the resident when speaking to convey message
The CNA must wear gloves when:
Doing peri-care to protect both resident and nurse assistant
Residents have the right to:
Have access to a telephone as one of the resident’s rights
