CNA Practice Test: Video 9 Answers (25 Questions) — Questions and Answers

Question 1: Hospice specializes in the care of persons who are

on Medicaid
chronically ill
on Medicare
terminally ill (Correct answer)

Correct answer: terminally ill

Hospice care is specifically designed for individuals who are terminally ill, meaning they have a life expectancy of six months or less. The primary goal of hospice is to provide comfort, pain management, and emotional and spiritual support to patients and their families, focusing on quality of life rather than curative treatment during the end-of-life phase.

Question 2: What body system provides framework for the body and allows the body to move?

Musculoskeletal (Correct answer)
Endocrine
Integumentary
Nervous

Correct answer: Musculoskeletal

The musculoskeletal system, composed of bones, muscles, ligaments, and tendons, provides the body's framework, supports its structure, and enables movement. Bones provide support and protection, while muscles contract to move the bones, allowing for a wide range of motion. This system is vital for posture, locomotion, and protecting internal organs.

Question 3: When calculating total fluid intake during a 24 hour period, all of the following should be included EXCEPT

Pudding per os (by mouth)
Any liquids per os (by mouth)
Any eye or skin ointments that are absorbed (Correct answer)
Any IV fluids

Correct answer: Any eye or skin ointments that are absorbed

When calculating fluid intake, you include all liquids consumed orally, administered intravenously, or any food items that become liquid at room temperature (like pudding). Eye or skin ointments are topical medications that are absorbed through the skin or mucous membranes, but they do not contribute to the body's fluid balance in the same way as ingested or infused liquids.

Question 4: Normal urine color is

Colorless
Red
Yellow (Correct answer)
Brown

Correct answer: Yellow

Normal urine color typically ranges from pale yellow to amber, primarily due to the presence of a pigment called urobilin. The exact shade can vary based on hydration levels; for instance, very dilute urine might be nearly colorless, while concentrated urine can be a darker yellow.

Question 5: What is the primary purpose of hand hygiene in nursing care?

To remove visible dirt only
To comply with hospital dress code
To prevent transmission of infections (Correct answer)
To keep hands moisturized

Correct answer: To prevent transmission of infections

Hand hygiene, including washing and sanitizing, is the most effective way to break the chain of infection in healthcare settings. It removes transient microorganisms that can cause illness, protecting both patients and healthcare workers. This practice is crucial for preventing the transmission of pathogens and maintaining a safe environment.

Question 6: When giving a back rub the nurse aide SHOULD

use continuous circular motions. (Correct answer)
warm lotion in microwave.
use short, light strokes.
position client in supine position.

Correct answer: use continuous circular motions.

When giving a back rub, using continuous circular motions helps to relax muscles, improve circulation, and provide comfort to the client. This technique is soothing and effective for stimulating blood flow and relieving tension. It is a standard practice for providing therapeutic touch and promoting relaxation.

Question 7: At supper, Mrs. Sparks needs feeding assist. Her diet is low Sodium, mechanical soft. Which food selection is appropriate?

Pizza and a tossed salad
Chicken broth and a bologna sandwich
Mashed potatoes and a hamburger patty (Correct answer)
Hot dog and potato chips

Correct answer: Mashed potatoes and a hamburger patty

The resident requires a low sodium, mechanical soft diet. Mashed potatoes are naturally soft and can be prepared with low sodium. A hamburger patty, when cooked tender and without high-sodium seasonings, also fits the mechanical soft and low sodium criteria. The other options like pizza, bologna, hot dogs, and potato chips are typically high in sodium and/or not mechanically soft.

Question 8: You are assigned to give Mr. Brown a partial bath. You know that this means to wash

Face, arms, hands, perineum, and legs.
Face, hands, underarms, back and perineum. (Correct answer)
Face, underarms, perineum, and feet.
Face, abdomen, legs, underarms and feet.

Correct answer: Face, hands, underarms, back and perineum.

A partial bath involves washing the most essential areas that tend to get dirty or produce odor, rather than a full body wash. These areas typically include the face, hands, underarms (axillae), back, and perineal area. This approach helps maintain hygiene when a full bath is not feasible or necessary.

Question 9: When assisting a resident with a weak left side from a wheelchair, the nurse aide should support the client’s

back side
weak side (Correct answer)
strong side
front side

Correct answer: weak side

When assisting a resident with unilateral weakness during a transfer, the nurse aide should stand on and support the client's weak side. This provides crucial stability and prevents the weak side from collapsing or giving way, ensuring the resident's safety throughout the transfer. Supporting the weak side allows the resident to use their stronger side to bear weight and assist with the movement.

Question 10: When cleaning dentures, why do you line the sink with paper towels?

To have necessary supplies to dry the dentures
To lay the dentures on after they are cleaned
To keep the sink clean while brushing the dentures.
To keep the dentures from breaking if they are dropped (Correct answer)

Correct answer: To keep the dentures from breaking if they are dropped

Dentures are fragile and can easily break if dropped onto a hard surface like a porcelain sink. Lining the sink with paper towels or a washcloth provides a cushioned surface, protecting the dentures from damage. This simple precaution helps prevent costly replacements and ensures the patient's dentures remain intact and functional.

Question 11: The nurse aide just admitted a new resident. Which of the following is the most restorative approach?

tell him he’ll need to unpack for himself
encourage a family member to unpack for him
encourage the resident to participate in unpacking (Correct answer)
unpack all of his clothes and put them away for him

Correct answer: encourage the resident to participate in unpacking

A restorative approach focuses on promoting independence and self-care. Encouraging a new resident to participate in unpacking their belongings, even if it's just directing where things go, helps them feel more in control, fosters a sense of ownership over their new space, and utilizes their existing abilities. This promotes dignity and helps them adjust to their new environment.

Question 12: When helping a resident get out of bed, what should a nurse aide do?

Use good body mechanics. (Correct answer)
Ask another nurse aide to help.
Raise the bed all the way up.
Keep the side rails up.

Correct answer: Use good body mechanics.

Using good body mechanics, such as bending at the knees and hips and keeping the back straight, is essential for the nurse aide's safety when helping a resident out of bed. This prevents back strain and injury. Raising the bed too high, keeping side rails up during transfer, or always needing another aide are not universally correct or safe practices for every situation.

Question 13: After Mr. Hall's stroke, his right arm is weak, he should be taught to

Put his right arm into his shirt first. (Correct answer)
Put both arms in the shirt at the same time.
Put his left arm into his shirt first.
The resident can decide which arm goes first.

Correct answer: Put his right arm into his shirt first.

When dressing a resident with a weak arm, the general rule is to dress the weak side first. This makes it easier to maneuver the garment over the affected limb without causing discomfort or strain. Undressing follows the opposite rule: remove from the strong side first.

Question 14: Mr. Johnson has just returned from surgery. Which of the following things do you do?

Notify family about the surgery results.
Turn, cough, and deep breathe, leg exercises (Correct answer)
Check vital signs every 4 hours.
Immediately give medication to control nausea

Correct answer: Turn, cough, and deep breathe, leg exercises

After surgery, patients are at risk for complications like pneumonia (due to shallow breathing) and blood clots (due to immobility). Turning, coughing, and deep breathing exercises help expand the lungs and prevent fluid buildup, while leg exercises promote circulation and reduce the risk of deep vein thrombosis. These actions are vital for post-operative recovery and fall within the CNA's scope of practice under nurse supervision.

Question 15: Which statement about gait belts is NOT true?

The gait belt can help break a fall.
It protects both the resident and the nurse aide.
All gait belts have reversible buckles. (Correct answer)
The nurse aide stands behind and on the weak side.

Correct answer: All gait belts have reversible buckles.

Not all gait belts have reversible buckles; their design can vary. However, the other statements are true: gait belts protect both the resident and nurse aide by providing a secure grip, the aide stands behind and on the weak side for support, and a gait belt can indeed help to break or control a fall. Therefore, the statement about all gait belts having reversible buckles is the one that is NOT true.

Question 16: Which of the following is a sign of orthostatic hypotension?

Dizziness upon standing (Correct answer)
Chest pain during rest
Increased urine output
Headache while lying down

Correct answer: Dizziness upon standing

Dizziness, lightheadedness, or fainting upon standing are hallmark signs of orthostatic hypotension, caused by a temporary drop in blood pressure as the body adjusts.

Question 17: The CNA notes the resident's radial pulse is 52 bpm and weak. The BEST action is to:

Ask the resident if they feel okay and wait to see
Continue the assessment and chart it at the end of shift
Report to the nurse immediately (Correct answer)
Ask a colleague to recheck to confirm

Correct answer: Report to the nurse immediately

A pulse of 52 bpm is below the normal range (bradycardia). Combined with weakness, it should be reported to the nurse immediately for evaluation.

Question 18: Which factor can temporarily INCREASE blood pressure?

Sleeping
Meditation
Warm bath
Pain or anxiety (Correct answer)

Correct answer: Pain or anxiety

Pain, anxiety, stress, and physical exertion can all temporarily raise blood pressure. The CNA should allow the resident to rest before retaking the reading if these factors are present.

Question 19: When counting respirations, the CNA should:

Ask the resident to count with the CNA
Count only exhalations for 30 seconds and double the result
Count while pretending to still take the pulse (Correct answer)
Tell the resident to breathe normally while counting

Correct answer: Count while pretending to still take the pulse

Counting respirations while appearing to still take the pulse prevents the resident from consciously altering their breathing pattern, ensuring accuracy.

Question 20: A resident's blood pressure is 150/95 mmHg. How should the CNA respond?

Recheck in one hour and document only if still elevated
Ask the resident to exercise to lower it
Administer an antihypertensive medication
Report the finding to the nurse immediately (Correct answer)

Correct answer: Report the finding to the nurse immediately

A blood pressure of 150/95 mmHg exceeds normal limits and must be reported to the nurse promptly so that appropriate follow-up can occur.

Question 21: Mr. Smith refused to take a bath. The nurse aide bathed him anyway. What resident right was violated?

The right to privacy
The right to refuse treatment (Correct answer)
The right to complain
The right to schedule

Correct answer: The right to refuse treatment

Competent adults have the fundamental right to refuse any medical treatment or care, including personal hygiene like bathing. Forcing a resident to bathe against their will, even if it is perceived to be for their benefit, is a violation of their autonomy and right to self-determination. The nurse aide must respect the refusal and report it to the nurse.

Question 22: The nursing aide SHOULD provide care in accordance with the Resident's Bill of Rights.

Open the resident’s mail without permission.
Provide privacy during the resident’s personal care. (Correct answer)
Prevent the resident from complaining about care.
Use the resident’s personal possessions for someone else.

Correct answer: Provide privacy during the resident’s personal care.

Providing privacy during personal care, such as bathing or dressing, is a fundamental right outlined in the Resident's Bill of Rights. This action respects the resident's dignity, modesty, and personal space. The other options listed are violations of a resident's rights.

Question 23: Residents have the right to file a complaint or grievance without fear of punishment. This procedure is guaranteed by

Facility policies
State Health Department
Laws of the state
Resident Bill of Rights (Correct answer)

Correct answer: Resident Bill of Rights

The Resident Bill of Rights, mandated by federal law (Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1987 - OBRA '87), guarantees residents in long-term care facilities the right to voice grievances without fear of punishment. This provision ensures residents can advocate for themselves and report concerns about their care or facility conditions. It promotes their dignity, well-being, and accountability within the healthcare system.

Question 24: A patient tells a nurse aide that the foods on her tray conflict with her religious beliefs. The nurse aide should

tell the patient that nothing else is available
leave the tray there in case she changes her mind.
tell the patient's family to bring in food.
take the tray away and notify the charge nurse. (Correct answer)

Correct answer: take the tray away and notify the charge nurse.

Residents have the right to receive care that respects their religious and cultural beliefs, including dietary restrictions. If a resident states their food conflicts with their religion, the CNA must immediately remove the tray and inform the charge nurse. The nurse can then work with dietary staff to provide an appropriate meal that aligns with the resident's beliefs.

Question 25: Which statement is TRUE concerning sexuality in the elderly?

Sex and intimacy are not important.
Elderly people can be attracted to each other. (Correct answer)
Elderly women are not interested in sex.
Elderly people are only focused on their health.

Correct answer: Elderly people can be attracted to each other.

Sexuality and the capacity for attraction do not disappear with age. Elderly individuals retain their human need for intimacy, companionship, and sexual expression. It is important for CNAs to recognize and respect this aspect of residents' lives, challenging ageist stereotypes that suggest otherwise.

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