CNA Basic Nursing Skills 4

Question 1

A restraint attached to a patient's body and to a stationary object is ________.

Accepted Answer

an active physical restraint

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a passive physical restraint

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an illegal restraint

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a chemical restraint

Question 2

A health care agency or program for patients who are dying is

Accepted Answer

Hospice

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Managed care

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Case management

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A preferred provider organization

Question 3

Mrs. Harvey complains of abdominal discomfort. Watery stool has been leaking from her rectum. This could be a sign of

Accepted Answer

fecal impaction

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diarrhea

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bowel incontinence

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constipation

Question 4

Mrs. Allen has a gastrostomy and the nurse just put Ensure through the feeding tube. The CNA needs to put her in which position for the next 1-2 hours?

Accepted Answer

Fowler's position

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Dorsal position

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Supine position

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Sim's position

Question 5

Mr. Brown has an ankle brace. When you remove the brace, you notice a reddened area on the ankle bone. You should

Accepted Answer

report your observations to the nurse.

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put on two pairs of socks before the brace.

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apply a bandage to the reddened area.

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massage the reddened area.

Question 6

What is the normal range of systolic blood pressure for adults?

Accepted Answer

100-120

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120-140

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80-100

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60-80

Question 7

A nursing aide has four patients to assist. Who should she address first?

Accepted Answer

The patient who needs to be taken to the bathroom

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The patient who needs their drainage bag emptied

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The patient who lies uncomfortably in bed

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The patient who asks for their glasses from the table to read

Question 8

The RN assigns you a task that is in your job description. Which statement is FALSE?

Accepted Answer

The RN should delegate every non-RN task to you.

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The RN can delegate the task to you if it's suitable for the patient.

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The RN should give you clear directions before you perform the task.

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The RN should check that you have the necessary education and training.

Question 9

Settings where a CNA can work include

Accepted Answer

All of the above

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Hospitals

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Home Care

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Hospices

Question 10

The surgical creation of an artificial opening of the large intestine is called _______.

Accepted Answer

a colostomy

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a gastronomy

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a pouch

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a colectomy