Nurse Aide 2023 CNA_Practice_Written_Exam, Quizzes of Nursing

Download Nurse Aide 2023 CNA_Practice_Written_Exam and more Quizzes Nursing in PDF only on Docsity! CNA Practice Written Exam The nurse aide is responsible for all of the following fire prevention measures EXCEPT: correct answertaking cigarettes and matches away from all clients and visitors. What is the term for a device used to take the place of a missing body part? -External rotation -Abduction -Pronation -Prosthesis correct answerProsthesis The Heimlich maneuver (abdominal thrusts) is used for a client who has -a bloody nose -a blocked airway -impaired eyesight -fallen out of bed correct answera blocked airway The most comfortable position for a resident with a respiratory problem is -Supine -Lateral -Prone -Fowler's correct answerFowler's The nurse aide sees a client spill water on the floor in the hall. Another client is walking down the hall. The nurse aide SHOULD -call housekeeping. -call the nurse. -leave the spill. -clean up the spill. correct answerclean up the spill. The electric shaver that the nurse aide is using to shave a client begins to spark and smoke. What should the nurse aide do FIRST? -Call the nurse in charge. -Finish shaving the client as quickly as possible -Unplug the shaver -Use the roommate's shaver to finish the shave correct answerUnplug the shaver When transferring a client, MOST of the client's weight should be supported by the nurse aide's -shoulders -back -wrists -legs correct answerlegs The nurse aide is going to help the client walk from the bed to a chair. What should the nurse aide put on the client's feet? -Nothing -Rubber-soled slippers or shoes -Socks or stockings only -Cloth-soled slippers correct answerRubber-soled slippers or shoes -Call for help -Call family -Start compressions -Close the door correct answerCall for help When operating a manual bed, the nurse aide should remember to -elevate the client's head at all times. -keep the bed in the neutral position. -fold cranks under bed. -lock the wheels when the cranks are folded. correct answerfold cranks under bed. Which of the following best helps reduce pressure on the bony prominences? -Several pillows -Repositioning every shift -Flotation mattress -Sheepskin correct answerFlotation mattress To avoid pulling the catheter when turning a male client, the catheter tube must be taped to the client's -bed frame -upper thigh -bed sheet -hip correct answerupper thigh While making an empty bed, the nurse aide sees that the side rail is broken. The nurse aide SHOULD -warn the client to be careful when she gets back into bed. -wait for the next safety check to report the broken side rail. -tie the side rail in the raised position until it is fixed. -report the broken side rail immediately. correct answerreport the broken side rail immediately. The purpose for padding side rails on the client's bed is to -use them as a restraint -protect the client from injury -keep the client warm -have a place to connect the call signal correct answerprotect the client from injury What type of fire can be put out with water? -Grease -Chemical -Electrical -Paper correct answerPaper When helping a client who is recovering from a stroke to walk, the nurse aide should assist -on the client's strong side -on the client's weak side -from behind the client -with a wheelchair correct answeron the client's weak side How many tips does a quad-cane base have? -4 -1 -2 -3 correct answer4 The nursing care plan states, "Transfer with mechanical lift." however, the client is very agitated. To transfer the client, the nurse aide SHOULD -keep wheels unlocked so the lift can move with the client. -get assistance to move the client. -place the client in the lift. -lift the client without the mechanical device. correct answerget assistance to move the client. To be sure that a client's weight is measured accurately, the client should be weighed -after a meal -by a different nurse aide -after a good night's sleep -at the same time of day correct answerat the same time of day Which of the following is a correct measurement of urinary output? -300 cc -40 oz -2 cups -1 quart correct answer300 cc A client is paralyzed on the right side. The nurse aide should place the signaling device -on the right side of the bed near the client's hand. -hold the object away from the body. -bend knees and keep back straight. -lift with abdominal muscles. -Keep both feet close together. correct answerbend knees and keep back straight. The nurse aide notices that the client's radio cord is draped across a chair in order to reach the nearest outlet. The FIRST thing the nurse aide should do is -tell the client the radio is a safety hazard and take it away. -take the radio to the activities room and tell the client to listen to it there. -see if any changes can be made so that the radio can be plugged in safely. -unplug the radio and ask the client not to use it. correct answersee if any changes can be made so that the radio can be plugged in safely. A client is to be assisted out of bed to sit in a wheelchair. Which action would make this procedure safe? -place the bed in the low position -release the wheel brakes -place a pillow on the wheelchair seat -lower both footrest pedals correct answerplace the bed in the low position If the nurse aide discovers fire in a client's room, the FIRST thing to do is -open a window -call the nurse in charge -remove the client -try to put out the fire correct answerremove the client The brain is part of the -endocrine system -locomotor system -nervous system -exocrine system correct answernervous system Signs and symptoms of shock may include -Hyperventilation -Low blood pressure, tachycardia, clammy, pale skin -Absence of respirations and pulse -Increased blood pressure, bradycardia, and flushed skin correct answerLow blood pressure, tachycardia, clammy, pale skin What is the best way of keeping a skilled nursing facility from having an unpleasant odor? -Use an air freshener regularly -Empty bedpans and change linens in a timely manner. -There is nothing you can do. -Keep all the windows open. correct answerEmpty bedpans and change linens in a timely manner. Before performing any procedure a nurse aide must -identify the patient -explain the procedure -wash your hands -all of the above. correct answerall of the above. Drainage bags from urinary catheters should always -have their output measured each week. -be kept below the level of the bladder. -be fastened securely to the bed frame. -be changed every shift. correct answerbe kept below the level of the bladder. Post-partum refers to -The period of time right before delivery of a baby -The period of time right after death. -The period of time after a delivery of a baby -The period of time just before death. correct answerThe period of time after a delivery of a baby The recommended position for giving an enema is -Semi-fowlers -Left Sims -Prone -Supine correct answerLeft Sims On what side should the patient lie for an enema? -The side closer to the restroom. -Whichever side is more comfortable. -Left. -Right. correct answerLeft. Mrs. Shumway has an order for I&O. You have picked up her breakfast and note she drank half of a 6oz. glass of juice, 4oz. of milk, and 8oz. of coffee, you document Mrs. Sparks is an 83-year-old female patient who suffers from the late effects of a CVA. she has {L} sided hemiplegia. This is -L arm contracture -L arm and leg itching -Paralysis on the left side of the body -Rash to the L arm correct answerParalysis on the left side of the body Hint: Hemi means half A resident with an ileostomy evacuates feces through the -Jejunum -ileum -Anus -Colon correct answerileum A patient complains that her hand hurts where the IV is running. The nurse assistant notices that the hand is puffy. The best thing to do is -notify the IV nurse that the infusion appears to have infiltrated. -put ice onto the hand. -reassure the patient that needles always hurt. -notify the medication nurse that the patient is complaining of pain. correct answernotify the IV nurse that the infusion appears to have infiltrated. Which of the following measurements you obtained from Mrs. Shumway should be reported immediately to the charge nurse? -Respiration 20 -Temperature 99F -Pulse 74 -B/P 190/114 correct answerB/P 190/114 A patient who was given insulin in the morning is pale and sweaty and appears confused two hours later. It would be helpful to find out whether the patient -had visitors that day. -had breakfast. -ate too much sugar. -has diabetes. correct answerhad breakfast. You are caring for Mr. Brown who has a diagnosis of COPD. His SpO2 is 82%. He is currently receiving O2 via Nasal Cannula @ 2 liters/min. What do you do? -Turn up the O2 to 4 liters/min -Report it STAT to your nurse. -Ask Mr. Brown to take breaths more frequently. -Switch the nasal cannula to a mask. correct answerReport it STAT to your nurse. Mrs. Shumway's nursing care plan lists CHF (Congestive Heart Failure) as her primary dx. (diagnosis). You would expect her ADL routine to include -Placement of TED hose after ambulation -Daily jog around the facility for 1 hour -Encourage oral fluids -Daily am weight measurement correct answerDaily am weight measurement Which of the following is associated with smoking? -vitamin C deficiency. -Pneumonia. -heart attacks. -all of the above. correct answerall of the above. In report the nurse aide is told that one of her patients has been ordered NPO after midnight. The aide should -offer frequent snacks. -note all water the patient drinks and all output. -take away the water pitcher at midnight. -ask the patient if he is having any pain. correct answertake away the water pitcher at midnight. A patient appears more pale than usual. The nurse aide should -note it on the chart. -offer a glass of water. -get the patient a snack. -ask the patient how he feels and take his vital signs immediately. correct answerask the patient how he feels and take his vital signs immediately. In the Nursing Care Plan you note it is written; "O2 per N/C @3L, Orthopnea pos. as needed". As a CNA you know this means -Resident is to be ambulated every 3 hours -Orient new client @ 3:00 to orthopedic unit -Resident has oxygen with a nasal cannula on three liters, assist to sit in Fowlers -Oral care every 3 hours correct answerResident has oxygen with a nasal cannula on three liters, assist to sit in Fowlers -it takes a doctor's order to rub skin with lotion. -patients can only be turned every two hours. -the skin can break down if nothing is done. -red marks are not a problem. correct answerthe skin can break down if nothing is done. A nurse aide notices blood in a patient's IV tubing. The aide should -notify the IV nurse. -do nothing; that's normal. -stop the IV. -try to flush the tubing. correct answernotify the IV nurse. Which of the following should be reported immediately? -Temperature of 99.4 -A pulse of 90 -Respirations of 12 -A blood pressure of 90/40 correct answerA blood pressure of 90/40 Which of the following is not true of blindness? -Always identify yourself before touching a blind person. -Diabetes is an important cause of blindness. -Ask if a blind person needs help before giving assistance. -Most legally blind or visually-impaired people have no sight at all. correct answerMost legally blind or visually-impaired people have no sight at all. Mrs. Hernandez had a hip replacement and is admitted to the long term care facility for rehabilitation. Her condition is -Tonic -Acute -Chronic -Obstetric correct answerAcute The safest way to confirm a resident's identity is -Ask the resident's room mate -Look at the door number and compare to your room list -Check an ID bracelet or tag attached to the resident -Call the person by name and see if they answer correct answerCheck an ID bracelet or tag attached to the resident