CNA Practice Test exam 1

Question 1

When a patient who has been dizzy is showering, you should

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sit the patient in a shower chair, and remain nearby.

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take care of the patient's roommate while the patient showers.

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get the patient started, then leave to respect privacy.

Question 2

The case manager for a client requiring home health care is usually done by

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A registered nurse

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A nutritionist

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A home health aide

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A physician

Question 3

What does afebrile mean?

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No fever

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Low fever

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High fever

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Sudden fever

Question 4

Which device does NOT make toileting easier?

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Egg crate toilet cover

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Elevated toilet seat

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Grab bars on the wall next to the toilet

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Bedside commode

Question 5

You walk into the dining room. The conscious resident has his hands to his throat and is making no sounds. The first thing you will do is...

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Ask, “Are you choking?”

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Call the nurse

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Start chest compressions

Question 6

How would a nursing aide identify a problem with a diabetic patient?

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Cold, clammy skin

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Increased alertness

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Seizures

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Gasping

Question 7

In the Nursing Care Plan you note it is written; “O2 per N/C @3L, Orthopnea pos. as needed”. As a CNA you know this means

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Resident has oxygen with a nasal cannula on three liters, assist to sit in Fowlers

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Orient new client @ 3:00 to orthopedic unit

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Oral care every 3 hours

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Resident is to be ambulated every 3 hours

Question 8

What is the definition of Aphasia?

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The inability to articulate words or speak

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The loss of long term memory

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The ability to remember recent events

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The ability to understand and interpret words

Question 9

Who should manage the resident's finances?

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The resident

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The administrator

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The family

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The attorney

Question 10

The RN, LPN, and CNA are members of the

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Nursing team

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Medical team

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Ancillary team

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Primary team