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CNA Practice Test 1 Exam 50 Questions with Verified Answers A resident often carries a doll with her, treating it like a babe. One day she is wandering around crying that she can't find her baby. T... he nurse aide should - CORRECT ANSWER Offer comfort to the resident and help her look for her baby A nurse aide is asked to change a urinary drainage bag attached to an indwelling urinary catheter. The nurse aide has never done this before. The best response by the nurse aide is to - CORRECT ANSWER Ask a nurse to watch the nutse aide change the bag since it is the first time Before feeding a resident, which of the following is the best reason to wash the resident's hands? - CORRECT ANSWER The resident may still touch his or her mouth or food Which of the following is a job task performed by the nurse aide? - CORRECT ANSWER Participating in resident care planning conferences Which of the following statements is true about range of motion (ROM) exercises? - CORRECT ANSWER Are often performed during ADLs such as bathing or dressing While the nurse aide tries to dress a resident who is confused, the resident keeps trying to grab a hairbrush. The nurse aide should - CORRECT ANSWER Give the resident the hairbrush to hold A resident who is lying in bed suddenly becomes short of breath. After calling for help, the nurse aide's next action should be - CORRECT ANSWER Raise the head of the bed A resident who has cancer is expected to die within the next couple of days. Nursing care for this resident should focus on - CORRECT ANSWER Providing for the resident's comfort While giving a bed-bath, the nurse aide hears the alarm from a nearby door suddenly go off. The nurse aide should - CORRECT ANSWER Make the resident being bathed safe and go check the door right away Gloves should be worn during which of the following procedures? - CORRECT ANSWER Emptying a urinary drainage bag When walking a resident, a gait or transfer belt is often - CORRECT ANSWER Put around the resident's waist to provide a way to hold onto the resident Which of the following statements is true about residents who are restrained? - CORRECT ANSWER They are at a greater risk for developing pressure sores A resident has diabetes. Which of the following is a common sign of low blood sugar? - CORRECT ANSWER Shakiness When providing foot care to a resident it is important for the nurse aide to - CORRECT ANSWER Check the feet for skin breakdown When feeding a resident, frequent coughing can be a sign the resident is - CORRECT ANSWER Having difficulty swallowing When a person is admitted to the nursing home, the nurse aide should expect that the resident will - CORRECT ANSWER Experience a sense of loss related to the life change A resident gets dressed and comes out of his room wearing shoes that are from two different pairs. The nurse aide should - CORRECT ANSWER Ask if the resident realizes that the shoes do not match A resident's wife recently died. The resident is now staying in his room all the time and eating very little. The best response by the nurse aide is to - CORRECT ANSWER Understand the resident is grieving and give him chances to talk When a resident refuses a bed bath, the nurse aide should - CORRECT ANSWER Wait awhile and then ask the resident again When a resident is combative and trying to hit the nurse aide, it is important for the nurse aide to - CORRECT ANSWER Step back to protect self from harm while speaking in a calm manner During lunch in the dining room, a resident begins yelling and throws a spoon at the nurse aide. The best response by the nurse aide is to - CORRECT ANSWER Remain calm and ask what is upsetting the resident Which of the following questions asked to the resident is most likely to encourage conversation? - CORRECT ANSWER What are your favorite foods When trying to communicate with a resident who speaks a different language than the nurse aide, the nurse aide should - CORRECT ANSWER Use pictures and gestures While walking down the hall, a nurse aide looks into a resident's room and sees another nurse aide hitting a resident. The nurse aide is expected to - CORRECT ANSWER Enter the room immediately to provide for the resident's safety Before touching a resident who is crying to offer comfort, the nurse aide should consider - CORRECT ANSWER The resident's cultural background When a resident is expressing anger, the nurse aide should - CORRECT ANSWER Listen closely to the resident's concerns When giving a back rub, the nurse aide should - CORRECT ANSWER Keep the resident covered as much as possible A nurse aide finds a resident looking in the refrigerator at the nurses' station at 5 a.m. The resident, who is confused, explains he needs breakfast before he leaves for work. The best response by the nurse aide is to - CORRECT ANSWER Ask the resident about his job and if he is hungry Which of the following is true about caring for a resident who wears a hearing aide? - CORRECT ANSWER Remove the hearing aide before showering Residents with Parkinson's disease often require assistance with walking because they - CORRECT ANSWER Have a shuffling walk and tremors A resident who is inactive is at risk of constipation. In addition to increased activity and exercise, which of the following actions helps to prevent constipation? - CORRECT ANSWER Adequate fluid intake A resident has an indwelling urinary catheter. While making rounds, the nurse noticed there is no urine in the drainage bag. The nurse aide should first - CORRECT ANSWER Check for kinks in the tubing A resident who is incontinent of urine had increased risk of developing - CORRECT ANSWER Pressure sores When cleansing the genital area during perineal care, the nurse aide should - CORRECT ANSWER Replace the foreskin when pushed back to cleanse an uncircumcised penis Which of the following is considered a normal age-related change? - CORRECT ANSWER Bladder holding less urine A resident is on a bladder retraining program. The nurse aide can expect the resident to - CORRECT ANSWER Have a schedule for tioleting A resident who has stress incontinence - CORRECT ANSWER May leak urine when laughing or coughing The doctor has told the resident that his cancer is growing and that he is dying. When the resident tells the nurse aide that there is a mistake, the nurse aide should - CORRECT ANSWER Understand that denial is a normal reaction A slip knot is used when securing a restraint so that - CORRECT ANSWER The restraint can be removed quickly when needed When using personal protective equipment (PPE) the nurse aide correctly follows Standard Precautions when wearing - CORRECT ANSWER Gloves to remove a resident's bed pan To help prevent falls, the nurse aide should - CORRECT ANSWER Leave residents' beds at lowest level when care is complete As the nurse aide begins his/her assignment, which of the following should the nurse aide do first - CORRECT ANSWER Assist a resident that has called for assistance to get off the toilet Which of the following would affect a nurse aide's status on the state's nurse aide registry and also cause the nurse aide to be ineligible to work in a nursing home? - CORRECT ANSWER Having a finding for resident neglect To help prevent the spread of germs between patients, nurse aides should - CORRECT ANSWER Hold supplies and linens away from their uniforms When a sink has hand-control faucets, the nurse aide should use - CORRECT ANSWER A paper towel to turn off the water When moving a resident up in a bed who is able to move with assistance, the nurse aide should - CORRECT ANSWER Bend the resident's knees and ask the resident to push with his/her feet The resident's weight is obtained routinely as a way to check the resident's - CORRECT ANSWER Nutrition and health Which of the following is a right that is included in the Resident's Bill of Rights? - CORRECT ANSWER To make decisions and participate in own care Which of the following, if observed as a sudden change in a resident, is considered a possible warning sign of a stroke? - CORRECT ANSWER Slurred speach Considering the resident's activity, which of the following sets of vital signs should be reported to the charge nurse immediately? - CORRECT ANSWER Resting: 98.6-98-32 [Show More]

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