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Test A
True and False
1. Rehabilitation helps persons return to their highest level of physical and psychological
functioning.
7. OBRA requires that nursing assistants have formal training and pass
competency tests.
8. Raised bed rails are safe for patient's who are able or trying to get out of bed by themselves.
9. If you feel threatened in a person's home, you should leave and call your supervisor.
10.The person is called by name to accurately identify the person before giving care.
11.To properly wash your hands, hold your hands and forearms higher than your elbows
throughout the procedure.
12.Using a lift sheet to move a person up in bed reduces shearing and friction.
32.The person will feel safer and more secure if you explain what you are doing and why.
33.The same amount of clothing is worn when the person is weighed and measured.
34.Nursing assistants are responsible for obtaining the person's written consent for surgery.
38.A person with breathing difficulties often prefer to sit up in bed and lean forward
39.Hearing loss may cause speech problems
40.Traction is removed when making the person's bed.
41.Acute confusion is usually permanent.
Multiple Choice
3. Who is responsible for the entire nursing staff and the activities involved in providing safe
care.
a. The case manager
b. The director of nursing
c. The supervisor
d. A registered nurse
4. Without their permission, a person is tied in a chair to prevent the person from wandering,
This is called
a. Slander
b. False imprisonment
c. Assault
d. Verbal abuse
6. The intentional attempt or threat to touch a person's body without the person's consent is
A. Assault
B. Batter
C. Defamation
D. False Imprisonment
8. The most important thing a nursing assistant can do to prevent the spread of disease is:
A. Wear gloves and other PPE
B. Get vaccinated for common illnesses
C. Wash her hands
D. Use lotions to reduce the risk of broken skin
11.The values and beliefs of a group passed from one generation to the next is
A. Self actualization
B. Religion
C. Holism
D. Culture
12.Which is false
A. A person's culture influences health and illness practices
B. Culture and religion influence food practices
C. A person's religious and cultural practices are not allowed in the health care agency.
D. A person may not follow all of the beliefs and practices of his or her religion or culture.
13.Beside earing, the EAR is involved with
A. Regulating body movement
B. Balance
C. Smoothness of body movements
D. Controlling involuntary muscles
18.A restraint attached to the person's body and to a stationary object is a (an)
A. chemical restraint
B. Passive physical restraint
C. Active physical restraint
D. Full bed rail
19.An infection acquired after admission to a health care facility or agency is called
A. Communicable disease
B. Nosocomial infection
C. Non pathogen
D. Hepatitis infection
27.Hair loss is
A. Hirsutism
B. Pediculosis
C. Alopecia
D. Decubitus
30.You are instructed to strain Mr. Powers' urine. You know that straining the urine is done to
find
A. Hematuria
B. Stones
C. Nocturia
D. Urgency
31.Mrs. Harvey complains of abdominal discomfort. Watery stool has been leaking from her
rectum. This is probably
A. Diarrhea
B. Anal incontinence
C. Fecal impaction
D. Constipation
37.A person with a persistent blood pressure measurement above 140/90 has
A. Tachycardia
B. Hypertension
C. Hypotension
D. Anxiety
38.When taking a blood pressure ,you should do all of the following except
A. Take the blood pressure in the arm with an IV
B. Apply the cuff to a bare upper arm
C. Turn off the television and radio
D. Locate the brachial artery
39.Muscle atrophy is
A. The abnormal shortening of a muscle
B. Bending backward
C. A decrease in the size or wasting away of the muscle tissue
D. Excessive straightening of a body part
40.Mr. Brown has an ankle brace, you notice a reddened area on the ankle bone when you
remove the brace. You should
A. Put a bandage on the reddened area
B. Massage the reddened area
C. Report, your observations to the nurse
D. All of the above
41.Passive range of motion is performed by
A. The person
B. A health team member
C. The person with little help
D. The person with the use of a trapeze
42.Which of the following is not a measure used in health care to promote sleep
A. Drinking alcoholic beverage at bedtime
B. Following bedtime rituals
C. Eating a bedtime snack
D. Reducing noise
44.A person with dementia is being admitted to a nursing center, which statement is correct.
a. Family members are asked to leave to help the person adjust
b. The admission process is completed as quickly as possible
c. The person's confusion may increase in new surroundings
d. All of the above
45. Lopez. is confused. He resists your efforts to prepare him for a physical examination.
Which is incorrect
a. The examination may need to be tried at another time
b. He is restrained if he continues to resist
c. Having a family member present may help calm him
d. His rights are respected
46.Hypothermia is a
a. Very low body temperature
b. Bluish discoloration of the skin
c. Very high body temperature
d. Moist cold application
48.You are frying bacon for your home health care patient when a grease fire suddenly flares up
in the frying pan, you should
A. Douse the frying pan with cold water
B. Put a tight fitting cover on the pan
C. Call the fire department
D. Sprinkle the fire with oil
49.If you fail to raise the bed rails of a patient who has an order for the rails to be raised, this is
considered an act of
A. Fraud
B. Malpractice
C. Negligence
D. Breaking a criminal law
50.The preferred way to remove a bed pan from a client who is unable to lift their buttocks is to
A. Use a mechanical lifting device
B. Have another person lift the client
C. Turn the patient on their side while holding the pan
D. Slowly slide the pan out from under the client
52.You approach your client's home late in the afternoon and notice that several adolescent
males are standing on her porch. She has never mentioned a son or grandson. What should
you do?
A. Stop and go into the house for our visit
B. Drive to a safe area and telephone the client
C. Call your supervisor for instructions
D. Drive home and visit the client the next day
55.Which of the following statements about trimming a diabetic patients toenails is correct
A. Nail care is not needed for the elderly
B. Obtain a doctor's order first
C. Use safely scissors
D. Nursing Assistants do not do this
56.The first thing that you should do when entering a client's home is to
A. Yell to the client
B. Tell the client what you are going to do
C. Identify yourself
D. Touch the client's arm gently
60.If your client does not take all of his medication in the home health setting you should
A. Notify your supervisor
B. As them why they did not take it
C. Remove the medication
D. Urge them to take it
67. Which part of the patient's chart is an easy quick source of information about the patient?
a. The admission sheet
b. The kardex
c. The flow sheet
d. The nursing history
68. You have come upon your patient who is lying on the floor and not moving, your first response
is to
a. Call for help
b. Shake the victim gently and ask, Are you OK?
c. Check the victim to find if he is breathing
d. Check the victim for a pulse
69. After Mr. Hall stroke, his right arm is weak, he should be taught to
a. Put his right arm into his shirt first
b. Put his left arm into his shirt first
c. Put both arms in the shirt at the same time
d. It does not matter which side is put on first
71. If a resident drinks four ounces of water with a meal, how many milliliters (mL) has he
consumed?
A. 16
B. 30
C. 64
D. 120
77. A terminally ill resident, John Castillo, visits with his family. He discusses his funeral
arrangements with them. He lets them know that he is concerned about their well-being after
he is gone. He says he wants to spend as much time as possible with them before he dies.
Mr. Castillo is going through the ________ stage of grief.
A. Denial
B. Anger
C. Bargaining
D. Acceptance
78. Ms. Fleming, a resident who has recently been diagnosed with terminal cancer, has accused
the nursing assistants in her unit of taking poor care of her and causing her disease. What
stage of grief is Ms. Fleming in?
A. Denial
B. Anger
C. Bargaining
D. Depression
80. Mr. Burns just smoked a cigarette. You should wait to take his oral temperature
e. 15-20 minutes
f. You dont need to wait
g. 10 minutes
h. 5 minutes
82. Mr. Greens water pitcher holds 1000 ccs and is full when you came on shift. You refill it once
during your shift. At the end of the shift it is half full. How much water has Mr. Green had to
drink?
A. 500 ccs
B. 1000 ccs
C. 1500 ccs
D. 2000 ccs
2- One of the differences between RNs, and nursing assistants is that only RNs can
a-provide patient care
b-give medication
c-report abnormalities
d-make important observations about their patients
5-Nursing Assistants
a-give medication
b-take telephone orders from a doctor
c-take vitals
d-perform a procedure that requires sterile technique
6-A nurse assigns you a task. You do not understand the instructions. You should
a-try your best
b-ask the resident what to do
c-ask the nurse for clarification
d-refuse to carry out the request
7-What are your legal and ethical responsibilities if you have access to medical records
a-to write everything down
b-to share information with everyone that walks by
c-to keep all information confidential
d-to talk with your family about a persons medical record
11-The branch of medicine concerned with the problems and diseases of old age and the elderly is called
a-pediatrics
b-elderlyology
c-geriatrics
d-obstetrics
12-When care MUST be given to your patient and visitors are in the room you should
a-come back later
b-wait until the visitors leave them give the person care
c-politely ask then to leave the room, and show them where they can wait comfortable
d-do the care in front of the visitors
13-What body system provides framework for the body and allows the body to move
a-musculoskeletal
b-integumentary
c-nervous
d-central nervous
15-The functions of the urinary system are to remove waste products from the blood and to maintain
a-water balance within the body
b-mineral balance within the body
c-hormone balance within the body
d-sugar balance within the body
16-The causes of confusion in the elderly can result from all EXCEPT
a-diseases
b-infection
c-physical changes
d-normal aging process
18-In a reality orientation program you would do all of the following EXCEPT
a-face the person and speak clearly and slowly
b-call the person sweetie
c-state your name and show him/her your nametag
d-tell the person the date and time each morning and PRN during the day
27-Medical Asepsis is
a-the process by which pathogens are sterilized
b-being free from a disease-producing organism
c-the practice used to remove or destroy pathogens to prevent their spread
d-absence of all microorganisms
33-To protect a persons skin when moving him/her up in bed, you would
a-pull him/her over
b-sprinkle talcum powder of the person
c-use a draw sheet or lift sheet
d-ask the person to help you
34-When the nurse instructs you to put Mrs. Jackson in a prone position, you position her so she is
a-lying flat on her back
b-lying on her stomach with her head turned to one side
c-lying on her left side
d-lying on her right side
35-You have just put Mr. Woo in bed with he head of the bed elevated to a semi-sitting position. This position
is called
a-Fowlers
b-prone
c-lateral
d-Sims
38-You can reduce odors in a persons room in all of the following ways EXCEPT
a-emptying and washing bedpans and emesis basins promptly
b-using room deodorizes
c-opening the windows
d-practicing good personal hygiene
43-You are making an occupied bed. To remove the bottom linens, you should
a-tuck the bottom linens under the resident
b-roll the linens up from the bottom of the bed
c-remove them when the person gets out of bed
d-raise the person off the bed with a mechanical left
47-You are giving a complete bed bath. Which area is bathed LAST?
a-abdomen
b-genitals
c-buttocks/rectum
d-feet and legs
48-Mr. Wood wants to have his face shaved. Before starting, you
a-ask him if he knows what day it is
b-apply shaving cream to his face
c-apply a warm washcloth or face towel to the face for a few minutes
d-offer him a glass of water
49-Mrs. Wood wants to have her toenails trimmed. You should tell her
a-OK Ill get the toenail trimmers
b-I refuse to trim your nails
c-Only trained nurses can do that
d-I will let the nurse know, so she can talk to your doctor about having someone come and cut your
toenails
50-The person just voided 400cc of cloudy yellow urine that has a strong smell and complains of pain with
urination. What should you report?
a-color, amount
b-color, amount, odor
c-color, clarity, amount, odor, dysuria
d-nothing, just record it
51-Mrs King wants to know why her indwelling catheter must always be kept below the level of her bladder.
You reply
a-that is the way the doctor ordered it
b-it looks better that way
c- to prevent blood clotting
d-to keep urine from flowing backward into the bladder
52-The surgical creation of an artificial opening of the large intestine is called
a-colostomy
b-gastrostomy
c-a pouch
d-an appliance
56-A type of food a person cannot be given if on sodium restricted diet for heart disease is
a-pickles, olives
b-fish and potatoes
c-carrots or bananas
d-hamburger and pears
57-Edema means
a-increased appetite
b-decreased appetite
c-body tissues are swollen with water
d-there is a decreased amount of water in body tissues
58-How much fluid do adults need per day to maintain normal fluid balance
a-5000 cc to 7000 cc
b-1000 cc to 1250 cc
c-2000 cc to 2500 cc
d-500 cc to 750 cc
66-A person has a slow heart rate less than 60 beats per minute the nurse tells you she is having
a-tachypnea
b-bradycardia
c--tachycardia
d-bradypnea
67-Mr. Mac begins to fall as you are ambulating him. The first thing you do is
a-call for help
b-try to hold him up
c-ease him to the floor and protect his head
d-take him back to his room
68-The person you are caring for is on bed rest. You can help the person prevent development of contractures
by
a-positioning the person in good body alignment
b-performing range-of-motion/ exercises
c-using supportive devices
d-all of the above
69-Measures the nursing assistant can do to help relieve pain include all EXCEPT
a-distracting the persons attention
b-encourage slow, deep breathing
c-instructing the person on guided imagery
d-giving the person pain medication
70-When preparing a persons room, the nursing assistant will collect
a-a patient pack and gown
b-an admission checklist and scale
c-a stethoscope and sphygmomanometer
d-all of the above
72-To prepare a person for discharge you will do all of the following EXCEPT
a-help pack the belongings
b-transport the person out of the facility
c-explain the discharge orders to the patient
d-help the person change into street clothes
75-When helping a disabled person with ADLs, the nursing assistant should
a-do everything for the person
b-encourage the person to watch
c-encourage the person to participate as much as possible
d-not praise the person
76-Mr. Hawkins has a hearing aid that does not seem to work properly. The first action that you would take is
a-check if the hearing aid is on
b-tell the nurse
c-insert a new battery
d-immerse it in water
78-Caring for eyeglasses is a nursing assistants responsibility. Which of the following is TRUE
a-use hot water to clean the glasses
b-dry the lens with an abrasive cloth
c-clean the glasses with cool water
d-clean the glasses with warm water
79-A warning sign of cancer is
a-an obvious change in a wart or mole
b-a sore that does not heal
c-a change in bowel or bladder habits
d-all of the above
80-Mr. Francis complains of pain in the left chest area. The first thing you do is
a-call the doctor
b-give him nitroglycerin
c-activate the emergency medical system
d-tell the nurse
84-Directional terms are terms used to describe the position of one body part in relation to another. These terms
are used assuming the person is
a-standing facing forward
b-standing backwards
c-standing sideways
d-lying down
88-The physician has ordered that Mrs. Jones is to go to physical therapy qod that means that she will go
a-everyday
b-every other day
c-four times a day
d-every four hours
89-Your client has a very cluttered home and is reluctant to throw away anything. Your main safety goal
should be to
a-throw away anything you feel is not needed
b-encourage the client to enter a nursing home
c-use many soft scatter rugs to cushion falls
d-maintain a clear pathway through the home
90-Your client has been placed on I & O. This means that you should
a-keep the patient NPO
b-keep track of the solid foods the client eats
c-record all the fluid intake and output
d-measure the first voiding each morning
91-After caring for a client for four hours, you are exhausted from hearing her ask to use the bathroom every 15
minutes. You should
a-request a different assignment
b-put her to bed with a waterproof pad
c-discuss the behavior with the supervisor
d-ignore the behavior and requests
92-A client with a paralyzed left arm may be able to feed himself if he uses
a-a plate guard
b-a built up spoon
c-extended silverware
d-all of the above
95-Your client has fractured a hip. The best way is to turn him would be to
a-roll him toward the affected side
b-cross the legs and roll
c-never use an abduction pillow
d-check with the nurse for the doctors orders 7 restrictions
98-After Marys death, her husband wishes to share his feelings and emotions. You should
a-listen to and comfort him
b-change the subject
c-tell him to go a counselor
d-tell him that Marys death was expected and he must accept it
99-After Mr. Halls stroke his right arm is weak and stiff. He should be taught to
a-put his right arm in his shirt first
b-put his left arm in his shirt first
c-put both arms in at the same time
d-have someone else dress you
100-During which of the following stages of dying would be terminal client be most likely to say the Doctor
must be wrong
a-denial
b-anger
c-bargaining
d-acceptance
1. To use facility phones in the nursing station for personal calls, except in an emergency is
a. Acceptable in most facilities
b. O.K., if no one notices
c. Appropriate
d. Unacceptable
4. To assure that a chair does not move while transferring a resident you should
a. Position the chair facing the bed
b. Position the chair facing away from the bed
c. Position the chair against a wall
d. Position the chair near the foot of the bed
6. All of the following may prevent a resident doing their own ADLs except
a. Decreased strength
b. Lack of endurance
c. Full range of motion
d. Paralysis
9. The act of eliminating urine from the ladder is known by various terms. Which term is NOT
appropriate?
a. Micturation
b. Voiding
c. Termination
d. Urination
10. All the following are part of the respiratory system EXCEPT
a. Pharynx
b. Larynx
c. Bronchi
d. Liver
14. Supportive equipment for positioning includes all the following except
a. Bath blankets and towels
b. Pillows
c. Footboard
d. Close contact with the family
15. Nutrients are essential to our bodies for all the following reasons EXCEPT
a. Building a reparing tissues
b. Performing bodily functions
c. Providing energy for the work the body does
d. Limiting a persons life if taken externally
19. Mrs. Jones has been diagnosed with insulin dependent diabetes. What care would you NOT perform on
her?
a. Bathing in warm water
b. Feeding with a plastic spoon
c. Clipping finger nails
d. Ambulating with a gait belt
22. To be an effective care giver for residents with memory loss, you should include all EXCEPT
a. Give them many choices at once, so they will at least remember one of the choices
b. Answer all questions about time, place, and recent events no matter how many times the
resident has asked you
c. Give simple, one stem instructions
d. Be calm, understanding, and always treat them with respect
24. Elderly residents who live in long-term care facilities that use reality orientation have
a. Fewer opportunities to satisfy emotional needs
b. More opportunities to satisfy emotional needs
c. Minor stresses to their emotional security
d. No significant emotional stress
25. Persons with Alzheimers disease need to have simple uncomplicated lives. This includes all the
following EXCEPT
a. Simple words
b. Simple one step tasks
c. Simple examples
d. Simple jigsaw puzzles
26. The causes of dementia are not fully know, but some cases of dementia are related to
a. Diabetes mellitus
b. Changes in the brains blood vessels
c. Arthritis
d. Cancer
29. Which one of the following statements is true about the theory of validation therapy
a. The identity and dignity of the residents may be maintained
b. Oriented people with dementia can feel good about themselves
c. There no real reason for human behavior
d. Validation therapy doesnt work with older residents
30. The medical terminology used when a person repeats a phrase or action over and over is called
a. Preservation
b. Repetition
c. Senility
d. Persistence
32. To assist residents who are anxious, you should do all EXCEPT
a. Pay attention when they tell you they are nervous
b. Allow them to talk about their fears
c. Keep telling them everything will be okay
d. Notify your nurse of their condition
33. The best care for a person suffering from depression would be to
a. Encourage them to avoid activities until they are better
b. Speak rapidly to snap tem out of it
c. Make sure the resident has their hearing aid if needed
d. All of the above
34. When a resident is receiving nasogastric (NG) tube feeding, what should the nursing assistant do?
a. Provide no mouth care until it is removed
b. Keep the head of the bed flat
c. Report any signs of choking or vomiting immediately
d. All of the above
36. When nursing assistants find equipment in need of repair, they should:
a. Throw it away
b. Fix it themselves
c. Continue to use the item
d. Report it to the appropriate personnel
Basic Nursing Skills
The equipment you need to gather to do unconscious oral care would include:
A. Toothpaste
B. Toothbrush
* C. toothette/mouth swab
D. All of the above
Your resident consumed a bowl of soup that was 180 cc of liquid. How many ounces was that?
A. 4 oz
B. 5 oz
* C. 6 oz
D. 7 oz
BASIC NURSING
Mrs. Shumways nursing care plan lists CHF (Congestive Heart Failure) as her primary dx.
(diagnosis). You would expect her ADL routine to include:
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:
A. Resident is to be ambulated every 3 hours
B. Resident has oxygen with a nasal cannula on three liters, assist to sit in Fowlers *
C. Oral care every 3 hours
D. Orient new client @ 3:00 to orthopedic unit
When caring for a resident with an indwelling Foley catheter it is important to:
A. Check the bag and tubing frequently for adequate urinary flow *
B. Tuck the tubing under the patients leg to keep it off the floor
C. Pin the tubing to the resident gown
D. Withhold fluids if the bag is too full
The charge nurse has asked you to take Mrs. Shumways vital signs. You know you must first:
A. Wash your hands
B. Gather appropriate equipment
C. Identify the patient and introduce yourself
D. All of the above *
Which of the following measurements you obtained from Mrs. Shumway should be reported
immediately to the charge nurse?
A. B/P 190/114 *
B. Pulse 74
C. Respiration 20
D. Temperature 99F
Emergency
You walk into the dining room. The conscious resident has his hands to his throat and is making no
sounds. The first thing you will do is
A. Panic
B. Call the nurse
C. Start chest compressions
D. Ask, Are you choking?*
You arrive at the clients home for care. She shows you a burn on her arm. It is blistered and client is
complaining of severe pain. You should:
A. Call the clients daughter
B. Call the clients doctor
C. Call the Home Health case manager/RN*
D. Drain the blisters and cover
Your home health client is diabetic. When you go to his home, you find him very lethargic, but able to
follow commands. He cant tell you when he last ate. You should do what first?:
A. Call the case manager/RN
B. Give orange juice with sugar*
C. Call the ambulance
D. Do nothing, he will be OK
Mrs. Jones has been throwing up for several days. You now find her lying in her bed. She is pale,
lethargic, and her eyes are dull. She is suffering from:
A. Congestive heart failure
B. Multiple sclerosis
C. Fecal impaction
D. Shock*
Orientation
The act that regulates training and certification of Certified Nursing Assistants are guided by
legislation?
A. State Board of Nursing
B. OBRA*
C. OSHA
D. DOPL
Which of the following is a Federal and State funded health care reimbursement program?
A. HMO
B. Medicare
C. PPO
D. Medicaid*
Mrs. Hernandez had a hip replacement and is admitted to the long term care facility for rehabilitation.
Her condition is:
A. Chronic
B. Acute*
C. Obstetric
D. Tonic
MENTAL HEALTH QUESTIONS
Which of the following is an acceptable way for the CNA to cope with feelings of anger and
frustration?
A. Refuse to care for a frustrating resident
B. Call your best friend and vent
C. Discuss your feelings with several staff members over lunch
D. Talk with your supervisor*
Mrs. Branden is a resident at your LTC. She is diagnosed with depression. The best way for you to
help Mrs. Branden is to
A. Avoid spending much time with her because it doesnt help her
B. Remind her of all the things she has to be thankful for
C. Spend time with her, just listening or sitting quietly*
D. Listen to her troubles and concerns, being very sympathetic and agreeable with her
perceptions
Mrs. Patton husband died several months ago. She continues to talk about him and expects him to
come visit daily. She is experiencing
A. Schizophrenia
B. Denial *
C. Displacement
D. Acceptance
Mrs. Lee is an alert, demanding resident who uses the call signal
often. If you dont answer it immediately, she yells, Help! Help!
When you answer the call signal, her requests are never urgent. She speaks sharply to you when you
are in the room. Mrs. Lee is demonstrating
A. Being spoiled and pampered
B. That she doesnt like you
C. Anxiety*
D. Psychotic behavior
Which of following actions by the nursing assistant can help meet a residents social needs?
A. Serve his meal tray promptly while the food is hot.
B. Keep his side rails up and postural supports as necessary.
C. Keep his room clean and neat, with personal items put away.
D. Praise him for his accomplishments and for trying new things. *
Mrs. Melvin is a demanding patient who is difficult to please. Which of the following would be
appropriate for you to do when caring for Mrs. Melvin?
A. Ask Mrs. Melvin before you leave the room if you have done everything she
needs. *
B. Require Mrs. Melvin to bath and dress when you are available, not when she
wishes to.
C. Avoid Mrs. Melvins room once you have done her care so she wont keep
asking for things.
D. Tell Mrs. Melvin you have other residents who need your help more than she
does.
When cleaning dentures, why do you line the sink with paper towels?
A. To keep the sink clean
B. To keep the teeth from breaking if they are dropped*
C. To dry the teeth
D. To lay the denture on after you are through cleaning them.
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?
A. Turn up the O2 to 4 liters/min
B. Ask Mr. Brown to take breaths more frequently.
C. Report it STAT to your nurse.*
D. Switch the nasal cannula to a mask.
Mr. Jones is unconscious. What are some guidelines you need to remember when giving oral care?
A. Give it at least q 2 hours
B. Explain the procedure to him.
C. Clean mouth, tongue, and gums
D. All of the above*
ADLs are:
A. Activities during life
B. All daily learning
C. All done lovingly
D. Activities of daily living*
You are assigned to give Mr. Brown a partial bath. You know that this means to wash
A. Face, underarms, perineum, and feet.
B. Face, arms, hands, perineum, and legs.
C. Face, hands, underarms, back and perineum.*
D. Face, abdomen, legs, underarms and feet.
Mrs. Smith, your patient, reports to you that her hearing aid is missing. What do you
do?
A. Give her another patients hearing aid for the day
B. Tell her she will do OK without it for the day.
C. Report it to the nurse *
D. Call the family
The opening of the colostomy to the outside of the body is called the:
A. Rectum
B. Insertion site.
C. Stoma*
D. None of the above
Mr. Johnson has just returned from surgery. Which of the following things do you do?
A. Turn, cough, and deep breathe, leg exercises *
B. Give 7 up immediately to control nausea
C. Check vital signs every 4 hours.
D. Notify family about the surgery results.
Mr. Smith, a 72-year-old male Alzheimers patient, has been stopped several times today wandering
from unit. He is ambulatory, confused, and combative. The C.N.A. would first
A. Notify the charge nurse
B. redirect resident or provide alternative activity*
C. Call the Physician for a restraint
D. Place the resident in a w/c and place a soft waist restraint
Mrs. Featherhat has been diagnosed as dying. Her family wishes to perform a ceremony with candles
and incense. The facility should
A. Allow the ceremony with proper safety measures*
B. Not allow the ceremony because of the Fire Code
C. Transfer Mrs. Featherhat to a private facility for Native Americans
D. Teach the family that the ceremony will not help her condition
As you finish your shift, a patient with a history of bowel incontinence has a strong odor. Your
responsibility is to:
A. Leave the building, your shift is over
B. Shout to the oncoming shift that they have a Code Brown.
C. Provide peri-care in a dignified and private manner*
D. None of the above
Mr. Smith has started yelling after being in the restraint for about two hours. The C.N.A. should:
A. Push him into his room and shut the door so as not to disturb other residents
B. Threaten him in strong, low tones to be quiet or leave the common area
C. Release the restraint, offer toileting and reposition*
D. Tighten the restraint knot so the patient cannot release them
Mr. Jackson is having a phone conversation with is son. You accidentally pick up the line and hear the
conversation. You should:
A. Hang up immediately*
B. Keep listening because you think Mr. Jackson is complaining about your care
C. Tell him that hes been on the phone too long and its time to hang-up
D. None of the above
Jeremy, a mentally challenged resident, is masturbating in his private room. The C.N.A. should:
A. Tell him to stop
B. Restrain his wrists
C. Call a family member to sit with him
D. Pull the privacy curtains and close the door*
You observe two adult residents sharing the same bed after lunch. You know these residents are
capable of exercising their own rights. This means:
A. They can perform R.O.M. for each other
B. They have the right to share the same bed
C. They have the right to privacy *
D. Both B and C
Mrs. Sparks is an 83-year-old female patient who suffers c the late effects of a C.V.A.
She has {L} sided hemiplegia. This is
A. Paralysis on the left side of the body*
B. Rash to the L arm
C. L arm contracture
D. L arm and leg itching
You are delegated to provide passive R.O.M. to L lower and upper extremities. This means you:
A. Extend Rt. Arm over the Left side of the body
B. Have patient raise left arm and leg ten times
C. Support each joint and provide extension and flexion movements on the Left
side of the body*
D. Watch how many times she moves left lower and upper extremities in 15
Minutes
At supper, Mrs. Sparks needs feeding assist. Her diet is low Sodium, mechanical soft.
Which food selection is appropriate?
A. Hot Dog c relish
B. Chicken Broth c bologna sandwich
C. Mashed potatoes, hamburger patty*
D. All of the above
Which position would you place Mrs. Sparks in to best assist her with feeding?
A. Fowlers in bed
B. (L) Lateral
C. High Fowlers in w/c*
D. Dorsal Recumbent
You have been assigned to administer a S.S.E. to Mr. Taylor. It has been several months since you
have performed this procedure. To refresh your memory, you would refer to the
A. M.S.D.S. manual
B. Patient Care Plan
C. Policy and Procedure Manual*
D. Disaster Plan
You observed a coworker being physically abusive to a resident. You did not report the incident to the
Nurse Supervisor. You can be charged with:
A. Negligence
B. Malpractice
C. Aiding and Abetting*
D. Theft
You observe your charge nurse holding a residents nose to get him to take his medications. You
should:
A. Clock out and go home
B. Do nothing. She is your supervisor
C. Report the incident immediately to the D.O.N.*
D. Discuss the incident with other C.N.A.s at break time
You are sitting at the dining room table feeding a total care resident. You are talking
With the resident, but another C.N.A. who is also feeding a resident keeps trying to talk to you about
last nights party. You should:
A. Continue feeding the resident and talk to the C.N.A.
B. Tell the C.N.A. you will talk with her at break time*
C. Get the residents to talk to each other so you can hear all about the party
D. Stop feeding, document the intake, and take a break
2. You are giving mouth care to an UNCONSCIOUS resident. You must be especially careful to
prevent the resident from:
A. Aspirating any fluid
B. Eating the toothpaste
C. Talking during the procedure
D. Biting down on the toothbrush
3. While dressing a post CVA resident with one-sided weakness, which arm should be put through the
sleeve first ?
A. Weak arm
B. Strong arm
C. It doesn't matter
D. Both arms at the same time
4. If a resident refuses to eat a certain food because of a religious preference, the CNA should:
A. Allow the resident to go hungry
B. Ask the family to bring in special foods
C. Respect the residents religion and notify the dietician
D. Tell the resident to eat the food, no preference is given
5. Which of the following best helps reduce pressure on the bony prominences
A. Several pillows
B. Sheepskin
C. Flotation mattress
D. Repositioning every shift
7. The case management for a client requiring skilled care and assistance in the home is usually done
by:
A. A nutritionist
B. The physician
C. A registered nurse
D. The home health aide
8. When caring for a confused resident what should a nursing assistant do?
A. Give simple directions
B. Give the patient activities
C. Say nothing
D. Allow the patient to plan daily activities
10. You are assigned to care for a new resident. You do not know what to call her. You should
introduce yourself then:
A. Call her by her first name
B. Call her "dear" or "honey" to be friendly
C. Ask her by what name she would like to be called
D. Ask a family member what name to call him/her
13. A nursing assistant closes the door, pulls curtains between beds, and covers the resident with a
bath sheet when giving a bath. This is an example of maintaining a resident's:
A. Choice
B. Privacy
C. Confidentiality
D. Right of expression
14. When you are giving hair care you should particularly observe for the following:
A. Hair curl
B. Split ends
C. Hair color change
D. Lice, nits, and sores
15. What can you do to allow a helpless resident some independence when he must be fed?
A. Feed the resident lying down
B. Feed the resident with a fork
C. Always stand to feed the resident
D. Ask which foods the resident would like to eat first
22. You don't answer a call light because the patient is always hitting it accidentally. This would be
considered:
A. Unethical
B. Neglect/abuse
C. Breaking confidentiality
D. False imprisonment
23. The most comfortable position for a resident with a respiratory problem is:
A. Prone
B. Supine
C. Lateral
D. Fowler's
25. Which of the following people provide treatment for persons who have difficulty talking due to
disorders such as a stroke or physical defects?
A. Speech therapist
B. Registered nurse
C. Physical therapist
D. Occupational therapist
29. To prevent permanent muscle and joint damage, you should encourage:
A. Staying flat in bed
B. High intake of fluids
C. Active and passive exercises
D. Frequent coughing and deep breathing
30. After you have visited a client, learned some information about him/her, and feel you want to talk
about it, you should:
A. Call a close relative of yours
B. Call the client's sister and tell her what happened
C. Call your office and relate the information to your supervisor
D. Discuss it during lunch in the diner with the waitress because she is a stranger
35. You have suspicions your patient is being abused. What is your first response.
A. Call the police
B. Call the family
C. Ask another health care assistant for help
D. Immediately report your suspicions to your immediate supervisor
36. To correct a charting mistake you made, you would:
A. Scribble it out
B. Erase it
C. Use "White Out"
D. None of the above
37. The most common cause of accidents in the home results from
A. Burns
B. Abrasions
C. Falls
D. Cuts
39. When you have taken care of the immediate emergency of a burn, you should:
A. Apply cold cream
B. Give some juice
C. Notify your nursing supervisor
D. Scold the resident for not being careful
40. When caring for a client, all home health team members need to:
A. Work individually on their part only
B. Communicate with each other
C. Put all the responsibility on the case worker for care
D. Do as little as possible
42. Compared to a regular diet, a high-protein diet would include greater amounts of:
A. Fats, oils, sweets
B. Fruits and vegetables
C. Breads, cereals, pasta
D. Meat, poultry, fish, milk
43. When caring for a resident whose religion is different from your own, you should:
A. Make sure they follow each part of their religion
B. Try to convert the resident to your religion
C. Show the resident how wrong his/her religion is
D. Accept and try to understand differences in beliefs
46. When you are caring for an elderly resident who has dentures, but seldom wears them, what
should you do?
A. Call the resident's dentist
B. Force the resident to wear the dentures
C. Ask the resident why he doesn't wear his dentures
D. Check through other resident's dentures to see if there is a pair that will fit your resident
better
47. Which of the following blood pressures would you consider abnormal?
A. 120/80
B. 110/68
C. 200/90
D. 130/80
49. A resident has not been eating or sleeping well and has lost all interest in ADL's. These behaviors
may indicate
A. Anger
B. Denial
C. Depression
D. Acceptance
51. How often should mouth care be done for an unconscious resident?
A. Daily
B. Before bedtime
C. Only after meals
D. As frequently as needed, at least Q2h
52. On Monday, Mrs. Green and her family requested and received a no resuscitation order from
her doctor. When you bathe her on Thursday, she stops breathing and dies. Her son is not
home. You should
A. Call her doctor
B. Call your supervisor
C. Leave a note for her son
D. Stop. There is no use finishing the bath
56. As death becomes imminent the last sense to leave the body is
A. Taste
B. Sight
C. Smell
D. Hearing
63. You are instructed to strain Mr. Petersons urine. You know that straining urine is done to
find
A. Hematuria
B. Nocturia
C. Urgency
D. Stones
64. The resident has just had lunch. It included roast beef, mashed potatoes, gravy, Jell-O, green
beans, juice, cake, and ice cream. What should you calculate as part of I&O?
A. Jell-O and gravy
B. Jell-O, juice and ice cream
C. Juice and gravy
D. Ice cream only
65. The rehabilitation patient is experiencing anger, depression, and hostility. What action should
the CNA take?
A. Provide support and realistic reassurance.
B. Leave the patient alone to work through these personal feelings
C. Tell the person to just work harder in therapy
D. Tell the person that he or she will never be totally independent again
66. While dressing a POST CVA resident with one-sided weakness, which arm should be put through
the sleeve first?
A. Weak arm
B. Strong arm
C. It doesn't matter
D. Both arms at the same time
71. If a diabetic resident exhibits signs and symptoms of being cold and clammy, has double vision,
shallow breathing, and is hungry, the nursing assistant should
A. Make sure the nurse gives insulin
B. Report it to the charge nurse, immediately
C. Report the incident at the end of the shift
D. Wait for 15 minutes the re-check the resident
72. Shaving is
A. A p.m. care
B. Performed going against the hair growth
C. Done carefully, but dont worry about nicks, it happens
D. Performed shaving with the hair growth
73. Which of the following is true about people and their sleep needs?
A. Everyone must be in bed by 10 p.m.
B. Let each person choose their own bed time
C. Tell the nurse if a person is not asleep by 11 p.m. They need a sleeping pill.
D. Illness does not affect a person's need for sleep.
75. When a resident ambulates for the first time, the nursing assistant should:
A. Take his temperature first
B. Help him to sit up quickly
C. Watch for signs of dizziness and fatigue
D. Stay with him only until he is standing without assistance
76. When bathing a resident who has fragile and dry skin, the nursing assistant must remember to:
A. Use only cool water and soap
B. Scrub the resident daily
C. Do not bathe bony prominences
D. Pat the resident dry and apply lotion
77. One long-term complication for the resident with diabetes is:
A. Goiter
B. Cancer
C. Liver disease
D. Poor circulation in the feet
78. When the area between the genitals and the anus is cleaned for a female resident, the area should
be wiped:
A. Upward from the anus
B. Up and down the labia
C. Downward toward the anus
D. Around and around the labia
79. While bathing and doing a.m. cares on Mr. Jones you observe a large bruised area on his back,
you should:
A. Tell the family
B. Massage the area
C. Ignore the problem
D. Report it to the charge nurse
81. If a resident is incontinent of urine, you should chart each time the resident:
A. Vomits
B. Wets the bed
C. Drinks anything
D. Does something unusual
85. Type of card file that summarizes information found in a medical record, includes drugs,
treatment, diagnosis, and routine cares
A. Kardex
B. Medical record
C. Nurses orders
D. Chart
86. In the first stage of death and dying, the most common reaction of a person who has a terminal
disease is:
A. Anger
B. Denial
C. Depression
D. Bargaining
88. If a resident suddenly begins to have difficulty breathing, the nursing assistant should:
A. Start and administer oxygen
B. Give the resident a glass of water
C. Put him in the supine position
D. Position the resident with his head elevated and report to the charge nurse immediately
90. Angina is
A. Joint pain
B. Chest pain
C. A heart attack
D. A skin disease
92. Health insurance plan administered by the Social Security Administration providing health
benefits for the elderly
A. Medicaid
B. Medicare
C. Private insurance
D. DRG
93. How long is a CNA certificate good before it needs to be renewed?
A. Every year
B. Every two years with 200 hours worked
C. Doesnt need to be renewed if you continue to work
D. Every year with 200 hours worked