CNA course review

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How many cc's are in one ounce?

30cc's

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What is the difference between chronic and terminal?

Chronic is long lasting, and you will likely be affected for the duration of your life, but it will not generally end your life. Terminal means it will be the cause of a person"s death.

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How many ounces of fluid does a human need daily?

64oz

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Neglect can be purposeful or unintentional. True or False

True

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A NA may share a resident's medical information with his/her family friends at Wal-Mart? True or False

False

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Which of the following terms means recording/documenting information about your residents? A) assigning B) caring C) certifying D) Charting

charting

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Generally, the last sense to leave the body when someone is dying is a) sense of sight b) sense of hearing c) sense of touch d) sense of smell

sense of hearing

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Nursing assistants should encourage residents to do as much for themselves as possible. True or False

True

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Matt, a new NA tells a resident that she has to wear a flowered shirt that he has chosen for her. Which resident right does this violate?

Right to make independent choices

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How many cc's are in 8 ounces?

240

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If you convert military time to standard time, what would the conversion for 1930? For 0300?

7:30 pm 3am

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Harry, a young CNA, is measuring a residents vital signs when the resident's family arrives. He tells them, "You'll have to come back another day. I'm busy with her right now. Which resident right has been violated?

Right to have visits

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Position residents sitting _____________for eating.

Upright

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For a resident who has had a stroke, you should assist them to dress the ______________ side first.

weaker

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When using a cane, the resident should place it on his/her ______________ side.

stronger

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What is a job description?

An agreement between the employer/employee that defines the responsibilities of both the employee and employer.

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The Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act requires that NA's complete at least ___ hours of initial training before being employed

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What is the most important nutrient for life?

water

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In this position, the resident is lying on his stomach. A) Sims' B) Lateral C) Prone D) Fowler's

Prone

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A draw sheet is used to A) Make changing the bottom sheet easier B) Help the resident sleep better C) Reposition the resident without causing shearing D) Prevent urinary incontinence

C. Reposition residents without causing shearing

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A partial bath includes washing the residents

face, hands, underarms and perineum, and is done on days when a full bath isn't done

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One task of an onbudsman is to A) Decide which special diet is right for the resident B) Investigate and resolve resident complaints C) Diagnose disease and prescribe medication D) Check a resident's vital signs and report to the nurse

B) Investigate and resolve resident complaints

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Standard Precautions include the following measures A) Not sanitizing hands before putting on gloves. B) Wearing gloves if there is a possibility of coming into contact with blood or body fluids C) Touching body fluids with bare hands

B) Wearing gloves if there is a possibility of coming into contact with blood or body fluids.

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Signs of shock include A) Pale or bluish skin B) Lack of thirst C) Being asleep D) Relaxation

A Pale or bluish skin

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What is the correct order for donning PPE

wash hands gown mask goggles gloves

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What is the correct order for doffing PPE

gloves goggles gown mask wash hands

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Tuberculosis is A) A bloodborne disease B) An airborne disease C) A non infectious disease D) An untreatable disease

B) an airborne disease

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Dementia is the loss of mental abilities such as thinking, remembering. reasoning and communication. True or False

True

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Alzheimer's disease causes tangled nerve fibers and protein deposits to form in the brain, eventually causing dementia. True or false

True

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Symptoms of Alzheimer's disease typically appear suddenly

False

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List the 5 basic physical needs that all humans have

food and water protection and shelter activity sleep and rest comfort and freedom from pain

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Hospice care is the term for compassionate care given to A) Residents with respiratory diseases B) Residents who are dying C) Residents with Parkinson's disease D) Residents with development disabilities

B) Residents who are dying

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Define palliative care

Care provided with a focus on pain relief, comfort and managing symptoms.

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What is the largest organ in the human body?

Skin

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The human body is made up of ______ bones that protect the bodies organs.

206

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Arthritis is a general term referring to the _________ of the joints. A) Immobility B) Swelling C) Redness D) Stiffness

B) swelling

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Fractures are broken bones and are often caused by A) A high fat diet B) Hypertension C) Osteoporosis D) Angina

C) Osteoporosis

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The nervous system A) Gives the body shape and structure B) Controls and coordinates body function C) Is the largest organ in the body D) Pumps blood through the bloods vessels to the cells

B) Controls and coordinates body functions

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List the 5 sense organs of the body

eyes, ears, nose, tongue and skin

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For a person with COPD, a common fear is A) Constipation B) Incontinence C) Not being able to breathe D) Heart attack

C) Not being able to breathe

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What is the best position for a resident with COPD? A) Lying flat on his back B) Sitting upright C) Lying on his stomach D) Lying on his side

B) Sitting upright

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The reproductive system allows humans to A) Move and speak B) Create human life C) Think logically D) Fight disease

B) Create human life

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Having care explained before its preformed is a resident's legal right. True or False

True

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When should gloves be changed during a bed bath? A) Before washing the perineal area B) Before washing the arms ans axillae C) Before washing the hands D) Before washing the face

A) Before washing the perineal area

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A fracture pan is used for voiding for A.) Any resident who cannot get out of bed B.) Residents who cannot raise their hips C.) Residents who have problems with urinary incontinence D.) Residents who have difficulty urinating

B) Residents who cannot raise their hips

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When applying a transfer/gait belt, the NA should place it A) Around the wheelchair's back rest B) Underneath the resident's clothing on bare skin C) Over the resident's clothing and around the waist D) CNA's waist so the resident can hold on to it

C) Over the resident's clothing and around the waist

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In this position the resident is lying on either side. A) Supine B) Lateral C) Prone D) Fowler's

B) Lateral

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Some residents have a side of the body that is weaker than the other one. The weaker side of the body should be referred to as the A) Released side B) Separated side C) Ambulated side D) Involved side

D) involved side

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Why should the NA note the color, odor and qualities of the urine and stool after the resident has used the bedpan, BSC or urinal

Changes may be the first sign of a medical problem

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A pulse oximeter measures A) Blood pressure and pulse B) Blood pressure and heart rate C) Blood oxygen level and pulse rate D) Blood oxygen level and temperature

C) Blood oxygen level and pulse rate

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Temperature taken in this location is considered to be the most accurate. A) Rectum B) Ear C) Forehead D) Armpit

A) Rectum

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Foley catheters should be emptied daily and the output amount should be turned in to the nurse before the shift ends. True or false

False, they should be emptied every shift

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When someone is choking, they usually A) Lie down on their back B) Put their hands to their throat C) Get down on all fours D) Rock from front to back

B) Put their hands to their throat

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Generally, the last sense to leave the body after death is A) Sense of sight B) Sense of hearing C) Sense of touch D) Sense of smell

B) Sense of hearing

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The genital and anal area is called the A) Axillae B) Perineum C) Orthosis D) Bony prominence

B) Perineum

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Type of catheter that remains inside the bladder for a period of time. A) Straight B) Genital C) Clean catch D) Indwelling

D) Indwelling

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Inhaling food, fluid or foreign material into the lungs is called A) Dehydration B) Hyperalimentation C) Hydration D) Aspiration

D) Aspiration

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Call lights should be placed

Within in the resident's reach

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Soiled linen should be bagged

At the point of origin

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One symptom of dehydration is dark colored urine True or False

True

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Why is it important to identify each resident before serving their meal

To make certain they receive the correct consistency of food and/or drink for their abilities

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What is the goal of rehabilitation ?

To restore the person to the highest possible level of functioning

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Ambulation is another word for ________________

Walking

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OBRA requires that nursing assistants complete ____ hours of annual continuing education

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Dangling is

A way to help residents regain balance before standing up

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The normal respiration rate for adults ranges from

12-20

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Which of the following is considered a plant based protein? A) Salmon B) Eggs C) Sausage D) Beans

D) Beans

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Use ______________ devices such as utensils with built up handle grips, plate guards, and special drinking cups when necessary.

Assistive

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Purposeful mistreatment that causes physical, mental, or emotional pain or injury to someone.

Abuse

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An affected side of the body, is one that is ____________due to stroke or injury

weakened

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The surgical removal of some or all of a body part, usually a hand, arm, leg or foot

Amputation

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The ability to think logically and clearly

Cognition

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Way of describing how disease is transmitted from human being to another

Chain of infection

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A surgically created opening from an area inside the body to the outside

ostomy

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Exercises that put a joint through it's full arc of motion

Range of Motion

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Is assigned by law as the legal advocate for the residents of long term care facilities.

Ombudsman

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A federal law that requires health information be kept private and secure and that organizations take special steps to protect this information.

HIPPA

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A federal health insurance that was established in 1965 for people who are aged 65 and older. It also covers those of any age with permanent kidney failure and certain disabilities.

Medicare

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The portal of entry is any body opening on an uninfected person that allows _______________ to enter.

Pathogens

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If you are providing care for a resident, and you are wearing clothing that covers your exposed skin, it would be considered equal to traditional PPE? True or False

False

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Transmission based Precautions are used in _____________ to Standard Precautions.

addition

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When you are measuring B/P on a resident, it is not necessary to use a stethoscope since you can visualize the needle jumping and record that number. True or False

False

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A CNA/NA may cut the fingernails/toenails of any resident in the facility? True or False

False, only a nurse may cut the fingernails/toenails of a diabetic. Diabetics have poor circulation, especially in their lower extremities. This significantly hinders wound healing, and can cause amputation of a limb or other medical problems.

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While assisting a resident with ROM, you should advance the extremity until it becomes painful, then return it to it's original position. The exercise should be completed at least 5 times True or False

False

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___________ All fluid that is eliminated from the body: it includes urine, feces, vomitus, perspiration, moisture that is exhaled in the air and wound drainage

Output

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Turning downward

Pronation

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During the course of measuring vitals on your assigned resident's, you note a reading of 152/100, what should you do?

Recheck the B/P with a manual cuff, and report your findings to your nurse in a timely manner.

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You have an interview scheduled with a perspective employer, it is acceptable to bring your child along, if you were unable to secure other childcare? True or False

False

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When securing a indwelling catheter, you should position the catheter in an up ward direction, to assure the best drainage? True or False

False, the urine will not drain in the upward position, it will flow back into the bladder and likely cause a bladder infrction

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Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus

MRSA bacteria who have developed resistance to the antibiotic Methicillin

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