CNA Assisting with Daily Living

Question 1

When assisting a patient with eating who has weakness on one side of the body (hemiplegia), the CNA should place food:

Accepted Answer

On the strong side of the mouth

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On the weak side of the mouth

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In the center of the mouth only

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At the front of the mouth near the lips

Question 2

A patient tells the CNA they would like to wear their own clothes rather than a hospital gown. What should the CNA do?

Accepted Answer

Honor the patient's preference and assist them in wearing their own clothes

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Tell the patient that hospital gowns are required for safety reasons

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Ask the patient's family what they prefer instead

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Report this to the nurse and wait for approval before responding

Question 3

When assisting a patient with ambulation (walking), which position should the CNA take?

Accepted Answer

On the patient's weak side and slightly behind

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Directly in front of the patient

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On the patient's strong side

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Behind the patient at all times

Question 4

Which of the following best describes the purpose of a bowel and bladder training program for a resident?

Accepted Answer

To help the resident regain or maintain continence and independence

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To reduce the workload of nursing staff by scheduling bathroom trips

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To prevent the resident from calling for assistance too frequently

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To ensure residents are toileted before meals for hygiene purposes

Question 5

A resident refuses to take a bath. What is the most appropriate response by the CNA?

Accepted Answer

Document the refusal, respect the resident's decision, and inform the nurse

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Insist on giving the bath because hygiene is medically necessary

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Ask family members to persuade the resident to accept the bath

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Attempt to give the bath while the resident is distracted

Question 6

When performing oral care on an unconscious patient, the CNA should position the patient:

Accepted Answer

On their side (lateral position) with the head slightly lowered

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Flat on their back (supine) for easy access

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Sitting upright at 90 degrees

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Prone (face-down) with the head turned to one side