practice test

Question 1

it is time to bathe an Alzheimer’s pt. who has had visitors in the room for most of the shift. which of the following is the most appropriate action for the nursing assistant to take?

] ask the pt. when you should come back
] ask the visitors to step out until the bath is complete.
] perform the bath as your first task the next day.
] ask the charge nurse to speak with the visitors.

Answer 1

ask the visitors to step out until the bath is complete

Question 2

convulsions are associated with ___

] a sprain
] a spasm
] a tear
] a seizure

Answer 2

] a seizure

convulsions is a term often used interchangeably with seizures

Question 3

which of these is considered an accurate method for continue respiration rate ?

] the CNA counts to 30 while watching the resident’s abdomen
] the resident counts to 30 while the CNA counts respirations
] the CNA looks at the resident’s abdomen and a watch at the same time
] the CNA watches the abdomen while the nurse looks at her watch to time 30 seconds

Answer 3

] the CNA looks at the resident’s abdomen and a watch at the same time

the other options could produce an inaccurate result.

Question 4

the medical term tetraplegia – meaning paralysis of all 4 extremities - is often used interchangeably with the term ___

] paraplegia
] carioplegia
] hemiplegia
] quadriplegia

Answer 4

] quadriplegia

] hemiplegia = one side
] cardioplegia = paralysis of heart
] paraplegia = paralysis of legs

Question 5

which of these should not be part of the process for cleaning a resident’s dentures ?

] placing clean dentures on top of a tissue on the resident’s table
] washing your hands
] rinsing thoroughly
] padding the sink

Answer 5

] placing clean dentures on top of tissue on the resident’s table

placing dentures on a tissue could lead to dentures being knocked off & damaged or a housekeeper removing the tissue, and inadvertently, throwing the dentures in the trash.

Question 6

a resident in your care is suffering chest pains. which of these is not direction to follow?

] talk and act in a calm manner
] have the resident take small sips of water and place them in a downright position
] call for help immediately
] offer support and reassurance

Answer 6

] have resident take small sips of water and place them in a downright position.

pts. suffering chest pains should not have water water or foods until they can be assessed by other members of the hc team. a prone position is not appropriate for chest pains.

Question 7

when muscle tissues shorten and then a joint becomes hard to move it’s called ___

] a contracture
] a perforation
] a rupture
] a twitch

Answer 7

] a contracture

^ is the shortening of muscle tissue making it difficult to stretch.

] a rupture = when something bursts open
] a twitch is sudden, jerking movement
] a perforation is an opening

Question 8

which of these could be considered neglectful when assisting a resident with showering ?

] leaving the resident alone so they are motivative to care for themselves
] respecting the fact that bathing and showering can be scary for residents and assuring them you will help them through the process
] being sensitive to water temperature and testing it before beginning the procedure
] being patient and calm and explaining what you’re going to do before you do it

Answer 8

] leaving the resident alone so they are motivated to care for themselves.

residents left alone in the shower could slip and fall; leaving a resident alone is considered neglect. all of other options show care for the pt. and their rights