CNA Practice Test - Basic Nursing Skills #2 1 2

Question 1

A resident is in a semi-Fowler's position. The head of the bed is elevated to approximately:

Accepted Answer

30 to 45 degrees

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0 to 15 degrees

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60 to 75 degrees

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90 degrees

Question 2

The medical term for difficulty swallowing is:

Accepted Answer

Dysphagia

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Aphasia

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Aphagia

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Dysphasia

Question 3

A resident with a urinary catheter complains of burning and urgency. The catheter bag shows cloudy, dark urine with a strong odor. The CNA should:

Accepted Answer

Report the findings to the charge nurse immediately, as these may indicate a catheter-associated urinary tract infection (CAUTI)

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Increase the resident's fluid intake and check back in an hour

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Empty the catheter bag and assume the problem will resolve

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Reposition the catheter tubing and continue routine care

Question 4

When measuring and recording urinary output, the CNA should measure output:

Accepted Answer

Precisely, using a graduated measuring container and recording in milliliters (mL)

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Approximately, estimating to the nearest 100 mL

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Only when the physician specifically orders exact measurements

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After averaging two readings together for accuracy

Question 5

Which of the following is the correct procedure for applying an elastic (Ace) bandage to a resident's leg?

Accepted Answer

Start at the foot and wrap upward toward the knee, overlapping each turn by one-half to two-thirds the width of the bandage

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Start at the thigh and wrap downward toward the foot

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Wrap as tightly as possible to prevent swelling

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Apply at the knee and wrap in both directions simultaneously

Question 6

The purpose of performing post-mortem care (care after death) is to:

Accepted Answer

Prepare the body with dignity and respect, preserving its appearance before viewing by family and transfer to the funeral home

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Conduct an investigation into the cause of death

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Administer final medications as ordered

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Obtain tissue samples for laboratory analysis