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1
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It is important to know the organizational structure of the facility you work at because

A. It shows the chain of command needed to be followed in communicating concerns

B. You need to know who prepares the payroll

C. It will have a great effect on your performance evaluation

D.you will know where to report on the first day of work

A

A. It shows the chain of command needed to be followed in communicating concerns

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Wishing one of the five basic functions of a healthcare delivery system?

A. Treatment of acute or chronic disease conditions
B. Education of young children
C. Maintenance of a clean environment of the community
D. Provided for recreational activities in the community

A

A. Treatment of acute or chronic disease conditions

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The functional nursing model of healthcare delivery is this described as

A. Having a nurse as the team leader
B. Having a registered nurse as one of the responsible and accountable for their care of the patient 24 hours a day
C.having the nurse giving direct assignments such as One cna giving showers another one taking vital signs
D. The doctor giving orders for all nursing care

A

See having the nurse giving direct assignments such as 1 CNA giving showers, another one taking taking vital signs

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Which governing body enacted a law in 1987 that required students who want to become CNA to undergo training program?

A. I DPH-Illinois department of public health
B. ANA-American nurses society
C.Obra- omnibus budget reconciliation act
D. Hipaa- how transformation portability and accountability act

A

C. Obra- omnibus budget reconciliation act

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Which of the following is considered an act of gligence?

A. The nurse forgot to give the insulin injection of a diabetic patient
B. The dentist extracted a good two instead of a bad one
C. The cna did not answer the call light immediatelyso the resident fell on the floor trying to go to the bathroom
D. The surgeon amputated the left leg instead of the right leg

A

C. The cna did not answer the call light immediatelyso the resident fell on the floor trying to go to the bathroom

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If a resident is angry, a nursing assistant should

A. Ignore her
B. Try to find out what is causing her anger
C. Tell her to stop being childish
D.we are in the resident if she becomes combative

A

B. Try to find out what is causing her anger

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If a resident becomes combative, a nursing assistant should

A. Try to find outwhat triggered the behavior
B.tell the resident that he will be in a lot of trouble if he doesn’t stop what he’s doing
C.leave the resident alone
D.are you with the resident

A

A.try to find out what triggered the behavior

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A stop sign on the street is an example of

A.verbal communication
B.written communication
C.nonverbal language
D.none of the above

A

B. Written communication

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In maslows hierarchy of needs pyramid which one is the most important and necessary for human survival?

A.self-esteem needs
B.physiologic needs
C.security needs
D. Belonging needs

A

B. Physiologic needs

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10
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Exercise can effective sleep. It is recommended that exercise is avoided within ______ hours before patient sleeps

A. 1
B.3
C.2
D.4

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C.2

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At around 1900 in the evening before surgery Mr. Gold says he is very thirsty. Can he drink at this time

A.yes
B.no

A

A. Yes

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12
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Under standard precautions, body fluids include all of the following except

A.saliva
B.vomit
C.sputum
D.sweat

A

D. Sweat

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The type of infection that is confined to a specific area of the body

A.System infection
B. Iatrogenic infection
C. Local infection
D. Nosocomial infection

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C. Local infection

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You are dealing with an attitude person. What action is incorrect?

A.do not touch the person
B. Stand as close to the person as possible
C. Talk in a calm manner
D.stay close to the door

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B. Stand as close to the person as possible

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15
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The safest way to Move residents in wheelchairs is to

A.apply safety belt
B.line up two wheelchairs side by side and push
C. Make sure the foot rest are applied
D.hope to wheelchairs at a time

A

C. Make sure the foot rest are applied

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16
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Which patient is that the greatest risk for falling?

A.and 80-year-old man who ambulates without any assistive device
B.A 72-year-old woman who is confused and agitated
C.A teenage patient who wears contact lenses
D.an infant who is sleeping in the crib with rails up

A

B.A 72-year-old woman who is confused and agitated

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17
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The patient is on oxygen therapy. The CNA should,

A.allow the patient to go outside to smoke with portable oxygen tank
B.observe for any skin breakdown around the ears nostrils and cheeks
C.place a small amount of petroleum jelly by the nostrils to prevent skin breakdown
D.Kink the tubing to make sure airflow is delivered correctly

A

B. Observe for any skin breakdown around the ears nostrils and cheeks

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18
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An object can be called clean if

A.it has been contaminated by pathogens
B.it has not been used on our nearest sick resident
C.it is free of pathogens
D.no there is visible on the object

A

C. It is free of pathogen’s

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19
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Using good body mechanics include

A.standing with the legs shoulder width apart
B. Carrying objects far away from the body
C. Keep knees locked when lifting
D. Twisting at the waist

A

A. Standing with legs shoulder width apart

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20
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A general rule for bathing a person is

A. Wash body parts in whatever order the resident prefers
B.wash body parts in whatever order the CNA prefers
C.wash from dirtiest to cleanest
D. Wash from cleanest to dirtiest

A

D.wash from cleanest to dirtiest

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21
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To help her then aspiration, residents should be and what position well eating?

A. Upright
B.prone
C. Sims
D. Lateral position

A

A. Upright

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22
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A turning clock shows the staff the schedule for

A. Repositioning the resident
B. Feed the resident
C. Toilet the resident
D. Provide ADL”s

A

A. Repositioning the resident

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23
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You are about to get up a bed bound resident for the first time. Which of the following would be most important to observe?

A. Ask if he or she feels dizzy or light headed
B. Observe the color of lips
C. If she feels sleepy
D. None of the above

A

A. Ask if he or she feels dizzy or light headed

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24
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Proper nail care to be given to the residents

A. Nails should be trimmed straight across
B. Nails should be trimmed round after soaking hands
C. Nails should be trimmed straight across after soaking hands
D. Nails should be trimmed with scissors

A

C. Nails should be trimmed straight across after soaking hands

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25
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What is the recommended brushing motion when brushing the residents teeth?

A. Circular motion
B. Side to side
C. Up and down motion
D. Any of the above

A

C. Up and down motion

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26
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Proper positioning for an unconscious person when giving him mouth care

A. High fowlers position
B. Head turn to the side
C. Flat in bed
D. Sims position

A

D. Sims position

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27
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When should you change the water while giving bed bath?

A. When the water gets soapy
B. When the water gets dirty
C. When the water gets cold
D. All of the above

A

D. All of the above

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What are some helpful intervention when dealing with an agitated patient?

A. Never touch an agitated individual
B. Never do a direct eye contact with the individual
C. Do not take such things personally or react with anger if patient says insulting offensive things
D. All of the above

A

D. All of the above

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29
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________ should be worn when giving oral care to a person

A. Gown
B. Mask
C. Gloves
D. Eye goggles

A

C. Gloves

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The proper positioning for a comatose or unconscious patient when giving oral care is

A. Prone position
B. Trendelenburg
C. Side lying or head turned to side
D. Supine with no pillows

A

C. Side lying or head turned to side

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31
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The correct positioning identified in the above number will prevent

A. Dysphagia
B. Dyspnea
C. Disorientation
D. Aspiration

A

D. Aspiration

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32
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Oral hygiene every two hours is provided to which of the following

A. Patient on NPO
B. Patient on oxygen
C. Patient who is in coma or unconscious
D. All of the above

A

D. All of the above

33
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Mrs. smith has a weak left arm. How would you proceed taking off her top clothing?

A. Start taking clothes off from the left sleeve
B. Start taking clothes off from the right sleeve
C. Take off the clothing altogether through her head
D. Take off clothing by bringing it down to her knees and legs

A

B. Start taking off the clothing from the right sleeve

34
Q

To promote good circulation, legs are washed

A. Using circulation motion
B. Using small short strokes
C. Using long firm strokes
D.they are placed in the basin of water

A

C. Using long firm strokes

35
Q

The right temperature for a tub bath is

A. 100-112
B. 105
C. 100
D. 71-81

A

A. 110-112

36
Q

The back rub is usually administered

A. In the morning
B. At noon
C. In the afternoon
D. At HS

A

D. At HS

37
Q

A mite red corner is a technique used to

A. Make the corners of the bed look neat and tight
B. Provide space for the feet to move
C. Determine the centerfold
D. None of the above

A

A. Make the corners of the bed look neat and tight

38
Q

The top sheet covers the person directly. Which side of the sheet should touch the person?

A. The wrong side
B. The right side or the smooth side
C. It does not matter which side
D. None of the above

A

B. The right side or the smooth side

39
Q

Because first impression is lasting, which of the following qualities of the staff is helpful during admission, so patients anxiety is lessened.

A. Friendly, approachable
B. Listening to questions of patient and family
C. Giving instructions on use of equipments in the room
D. All of the above

A

D. All of the above

40
Q

The nursing care plan for a patient helps the team deliver

A. Mail
B. Continuous and consistent care
C. Flowers
D. Uncoordinated care

A

B. Continuous and consistent care

41
Q

What specific cna tasks are found in the nursing care

A. Direct bedside care and ADL’s
B. Communicating with doctor
C. Helping in medications
D. All of the above

A

A. Direct bedside care and ADL’s

42
Q

The ____ is the outer layer of the skin which is composed of dead cells

A. Integument
B. Epidermis
C. Dermis
D. Melanocyte

A

A. Integument

43
Q

The skin provides the first line of defense against infection

A. Regulating hormone levels in the body
B. Preventing the loss of too much water
C. Protecting the internal organs from injury
D. Protecting the body against the entrance of bacteria

A

D. Protecting the body against the entrance of bacteria

44
Q

Which she related changes in an elderly that makes them at risk for skin breakdown

A. Amount of fat and collagen increases
B. Nails may thicken and become irregular in shape
C. Hair thins and turns gray
D. Skin becomes thinner and more fragile

A

D. Skin becomes thinner and more fragile

45
Q

What makes the skin of the person lubricated, soft and pliable?

A. The oil glands
B. The Sweat glands
C. The skin pigments
D. None of the above

A

A. The oil glands

46
Q

A redness on a bony area that is non blanchable is

A. A stage 1 pressure ulcer
B. A stage 2 pressure ulcer
C. A stage 3 pressure ulcer
D. A stage 4 pressure ulcer

A

A. A stage 1 pressure ulcer
D. A stage 4 pressure ulcer

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47
Q

The best time to asses a residents skin is

A.during meal time
B.while doing passive range of motion
C.while giving shower
D.while ambulating the person

A

C while giving shower

48
Q

While repositioning mr jones you noted redness over his right hip. What is the right thing to do?

A. Avoid massaging or rubbing the area
B. Turn him to a left side lying position
C. Report the redness to the nurse
D. All of the above

A

D all of the above

49
Q

In giving foot care lotion may be applied on the feet but not between the toes

True or false?

A

True

50
Q

Oxygen rich blood is pumped from left ventricle to the

A. Right ventricle
B. Capillaries
C. Aorta
D. Veins

A

C. Capillaries

51
Q

Which of the following helps in bringing back venous blood back to the heart?

A. The TED hose
B. Regular socks
C.nylon stockings
D. Leg casts

A

A the TED hose

52
Q

The anti embolic stocking is best applied

A. When patient is already seated on the chair
B.while patient is still lying in bed
C. While patient is standing
D. When patient is already in wheelchair

A

B. While patient is still lying in bed

53
Q

What blood vessels bring the poorly oxygenate blood back to the heart?

A. Arteries
B. Veins
C. Capillaries
D.artierioles

A

B arteries

54
Q

What organ acts like a pump so blood can be delivered to the different parts of the body?

A.lungs
B.heart
C.arteries
D.arterioles

A

B heart

55
Q

The exchange of gases (oxygen and carbon dioxide) takes place specifically in what part of the lungs?

A.trachea
B.bronchi
C.bronchioles
D.alveoli

A

D. Alveoli

56
Q

Vital signs include

A. Temperature
B.pulse and respiratory rate
C. Blood pressure
D.all of the above

A

D all of the above

57
Q

The radial pulse is taken by

A. Palpation on the wrist
B. Auscultation
C. Watching the pulsation on the wrist
D. None of the above

A

A. Palpation on the wrist

58
Q

The term respiration means

A. Heartbeat
B. Breathing
C. Choking
D. Spitting

A

B breathing

59
Q

Guidelines for counting respiration include

A. Count the respiration for 30 seconds and multiply by 2
B. Count one each time the chest rises
C. If the respiration are irregular count then for one minute
D. All of the above

A

D all of the above

60
Q

The oxygen saturation in the blood can be measured by using the

A. Stethoscope
B. Sphygmomanometer
C.thermometer
D.pulse oximeter

A

D pulse oximeter

61
Q

Anemia is a condition manifested by low

A. Red blood cells
B. White blood cells
C. Low platelets
D. Plasma

A

A. red blood cells

62
Q

The measurement of the force of blood being pumped into the arteries is called

A. Pulse
B. Blood pressure
C. Temperature
D. Respiration

A

B. Blood pressure

63
Q

What is used to measure body temperature?

A. A sphygmomanometer
B. A thermometer
C. a stethoscope
D. A microscope

A

B. A thermometer

64
Q

The most accurate method of measuring temperature is

A. Oral
B. Axillary
C. Rectal
D. Tympanic

A

C. Rectal

65
Q

The long lines on a Fahrenheit glass thermometer represents

A. 2 tenths of a degree
B. One half of a degree
C. One degree
D. 2 degrees

A

C. One degree

66
Q

The short lines on a Fahrenheit glass thermometer represents

A. 2 tenths of a degree
B. One half of a degree
C. One degree
D. 2 degrees

A

A. Two tenths of a degree

67
Q

Using alcohol swabs, what is the proper way of disinfecting an oral thermometer after use ?

A. Wipe the bulb to the stem in rotating motion
B. Wipe from the stem to the bulb in a rotating motion
C. It doesn’t matter where you start
D. You can disinfect going up and down the tip

A

B. Wipe from the stem to the bulb in a rotating motion

68
Q

The normal oral temperature for an adult is

A. 95.6
B. 96.6
C. 97.6
D. 98.6

A

D. 98.6

69
Q

Which of the following condition is not appropriate in taking a rectal temperature?

A. Patient is elderly
B. Patient is dehydrated
C.patient has diarrhea
D.patient just had breakfast

A

C. Patient has diarrhea

70
Q

A lubricant must be applied to the tip of the thermometer when using which site for temperature taking

A.oral
B. Aural
C. Axillary
D.rectal

A

D. Rectal

71
Q

The normal pulse range per minute in an adult is

A.60-100
B.60-120
C.70-100
D.70-12

A

A.60-100

72
Q

The apical pulse is taken by

A. Placing the index and middle finger on the neck
B. Placing the index and middle finger on the wrist
C. Listening to the heart beat using a stethoscope
D. Counting the rise and fall of the chest

A

C. Listening to the heart beat by using a stethoscope

73
Q

Where is the radial pulse located?

A. On the side of the neck
B. At the base of the little finger
C. On the wrist at the base of the thumb
D. Over the apex of the heart

A

C. On the wrist at the base of the thumb

74
Q

Which statement is true when using a stethoscope?

A. The earpieces should be turned slightly forward
B. The earpieces should be turned slightly backward
C. You don’t need to disinfect the earpieces before using
D.he diaphragm and earpieces can be washed in warm soapy water

A

A. The earpieces should be turned slightly forward

75
Q

The adult normal range for respiratory rate is

A. 8-10
B.8-12
C.10-12
D.12-20

A

D.12-20

76
Q

Guidelines for counting respiration include

A.count the respirations for 15 seconds and multiply by 4
B. Count one each time the chest rises
C. If the respirations are irregular count then for one minute
D. All of the above

A

D. All of the above

77
Q

The person just came in running into the doctors office because he is late for his appointment. Do you take his vital signs right away?

A. Yes, because the doctor needs it
B. No let him rest for 15-30 minutes before taking vital signs
C. Don’t take his vital signs at all
D. Let the doctor take the vital signs

A

B. No let him rest for at least 15-30 minutes before taking vital signs

78
Q

Pulse rate below 69 is

A. Tachycardia
B. Bradycardia

A

B. Bradycardia

79
Q

Pulse rate above 100 is

A. Tachycardia
B.bradycardia

A

A. Tachycardia

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