CNA Practice Test - Basic Nursing Skills #2 1

Question 1

Normal urine color is

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Yellow

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Brown

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Red

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Colorless

Question 2

Signs and symptoms of shock may include

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Low blood pressure, tachycardia, clammy, pale skin

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Increased blood pressure, bradycardia, and flushed skin

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Hyperventilation

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Absence of respirations and pulse

Question 3

What is the best way of keeping a skilled nursing facility from having an unpleasant odor?

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Empty bedpans and change linens in a timely manner.

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Keep all the windows open.

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There is nothing you can do.

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Use an air freshener regularly

Question 4

The brain is part of the

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nervous system

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locomotor system

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exocrine system

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endocrine system

Question 5

While taking a rectal temperature the nurse aide should insert the thermometer and

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hold onto the thermometer until it can be removed.

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go on his break.

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take care of other patients and return in three minutes.

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stay in the room until it is time to read the temperature.

Question 6

Which of the following should be reported immediately?

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A blood pressure of 90/40

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A pulse of 90

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Temperature of 99.4

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Respirations of 12

Question 7

A patient has a diagnosis of psoriasis. Her nurse aide should

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treat her the same as any other patient with a non-infectious disease.

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wear a mask when entering the room.

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wear gloves for patient care.

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avoid contact with the highly contagious lesions.

Question 8

A professional and safe working appearance would include

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Clean, wrinkle free uniform, short fingernails, off-the-shoulder hair

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Jewelry that reflects your fun personality

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Carefully manicured acrylic nails

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Sandals, t-shirt and name-tag

Question 9

The recommended position for giving an enema is

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Left Sims

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Semi-fowlers

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Supine

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Prone

Question 10

A major risk factor for a stroke is

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Hypertension

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Hypotension

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Being underweight

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Overuse of vitamins