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CNA Quiz 10
Nursing
Question | Answer |
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When a CNA talks to a resident that avoids eye contact, the resident's behavior is an example of: | nonverbal communication |
A resident with aphasia is: | unable to speak |
Standard precautions does not include: | boiling used equipment |
Labored, difficult, painful breathing is known as: | dyspnea |
You notice a fire in the resident's room. The first thing to do is: | remove the resident to a safe area |
When providing support to the family of the dying resident, the nurse aide should: | accept their expression of feelings |
A resident with terminal cancer disagree with her doctor about the disease. According to Kubler-Ross, what stage of grieving is she in? | denial |
When using assistive devices, the nurse assistan should assist the resident to: | increase their independence |
After getting the resident up in a chair, the nurse assistant should: | turn on the T.V., put the call light near the resident, and ask if there is anything more they need |
Prior to giving a shower or tub bath the most important step is: | asking for permission |
When making observations on a resident's condition, which of the following senses is not used? | taste |
Which of the following is a good bridge to communication? | sitting at the same level as the resident |
Which of the following is a sign of infection? | a rectal temperature of 102.4 degrees |
Wrinkles in the bed should be avoided because: | they can cause skin irritations and bed sores |
A toothette is used for: | cleaning the unconscious |
When dressing a resident with a weak left side you should: | dress the weak side first |
Which of the followin is not drying to the skin? | bath oil |
A resident and their family want to reward you for a job well done and offer you money. What should you do? | thank them and state "I do not need money to care for my residents" |
Which of the following can cause bed sores? | wrinkles in the bed linen |
If a resident is confused or mentally ill, it may help to: | tell them the day, date, and time at every meeting |
How can you help resident's become incontinent? | respond quickly to a resident's call use to use the bathroom or bedpan |
A resident refuses to take a shower today, what should you do? | notify the charge nurse and try again later |
You notice a bruise on the resident's arm, what should you do? | notify the charge nurse |
What is the number one cause of injury in the home setting? | falls |
Keeping furniture and belongings in the same place is especially important for which of the following | residents with visual impairments |
If a resident is being fed through a tube, the head of the bed should be: | elevated at an angle of 45 degrees |
Unconscious residents should receive special mouth care: | every two hours |
When a resident is using the shower, the nurse assistant should: | stay with the resident |
When turning a resident in bed after hip surgery you should use: | the logrolling technique |
A resident falls while you are in the room. They say that they are not hurt. What should you do? | immediately call for Licensed help |
Which of the following is a symptom of dehydration? | confusion |
When ambulating a resident with a weak right side, which side do you give assistance to? | the weak side |
If a resident is paralyzed, the focus of care you provide will be on which of the following areas? | safety issues relating to loss of sensation |
If a resident has Alzheimer's disease, the focuse of care you provide will be on which of the following: | maintaining a routine |
Which statement about roommates is true? | roommates should be cared for as individual people |
When should universal precautions be used? | when providing care for each person |
A sturdy box that cannot be punctured by sharp objects is known as: | sharps container |
To destroy all microorganisms and spores is to: | sterilize |
Which of the following statements about infection control is TRUE? | contagious |
Something that kills or slows the growth of pathogens is: | disinfection |
Germs that are spread by breathing, coughing, or sneezing are called: | airborne germs |
Which of the following is a reason to place someone in isolation? | the person has many infected dressings |
When you take soiled linens to the laundry hamper, you should: | hold them away from your uniform |
Which is not a sign of infection? | high blood pressure |
When admitting a resident to a nursing home, one of your task is to use a laundry marker to label: | her clothing |
When you are providing care for residents: | never let them know you as a person |
A resident's anger or agitation can really mean: | they are frightened and confused |
Touching of a resident is acceptable when it: | shows caring or kindness |