Question 1

A CNA notices a patient with diabetes experiencing confusion and sweating. What should be the CNA's first action?

Accepted Answer

Call the nurse immediately.

Question 2

A patient without dentures will what type of diet?

Accepted Answer

mechanical soft

Question 3

The CNA observes foul-smelling, cloudy urine in the drainage bag of a patient with an indwelling urinary catheter. What should the CNA suspect?

Accepted Answer

The patient may have a urinary tract infection (UTI)

Question 4

During handwashing, the nurse aide accidentally touches the inside of the sink while rinsing the soap off. The next action is to

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Answer not available

Question 5

Encouraging a resident to take part in activities of daily living (ADLs) such as bathing, combing hair, and feeding is

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necessary for rehabilitation.

Question 6

A resident is blind. It is important NOT to

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rearrange the furniture

Question 7

Ensuring adequate circulation to tissues is a major factor in preventing skin breakdown. This can be accomplished by doing all of the following EXCEPT

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positioning the patient every four hours.

Question 8

When assisting a client out of bed, the nurse aid should always

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employ body mechanic techniques.

Question 9

While assisting a patient with an IV, the CNA notices redness and swelling at the insertion site. The most appropriate action is to:

Accepted Answer

Notify the nurse immediately

Question 10

Which of the following is a priority when a patient's blood pressure is 86/50 mmHg?

Accepted Answer

Report to the nurse immediately

Question 11

Which of the following is Not the nurse aide's responsibility when caring for clients who have urinary catheters?

Accepted Answer

inserting the catheter

Question 12

Which action is most likely to protect your professional license?

Accepted Answer

Following facility protocols and documenting accurately

Question 13

How often should a patient's intake and output records be totaled?

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once each shift

Question 14

When assisting a client with eating, one of the first things the nurse should do is

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wash his own hands and the client's hands.

Question 15

The purpose of cold applications is usually to

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prevent or reduce swelling.

Question 16

A resident with an NGT appears bloated and complains of abdominal discomfort. The CNA should suspect:

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Overfeeding or delayed gastric emptying

Question 17

When working with a client who has urinary retention, the nurse aide can expect that the client will?

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be unable to urinate.

Question 18

A client has a weak left side. When transferring the client from the bed to the wheelchair, the nurse aid should stand

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on the left side.

Question 19

An agitated resident must be turned every two hours all night long. The first action of the nurse aide when waking up this resident is to

Accepted Answer

speak quietly and calmly.

Question 20

A patient dies due to neglect, and the CNA assigned to their care failed to document rounds. What is the likely consequence for the CNA?

Accepted Answer

Termination and potential legal charges

Question 21

A patient is bleeding heavily from a surgical incision. What is the first step a CNA should take?

Accepted Answer

Apply pressure to the site

Question 22

Restorative care begins

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as soon as possible.

Question 23

A patient with gout should limit which type of food?

Accepted Answer

Foods high in purines, such as red meat and shellfish

Question 24

A resident is on a bowel and bladder training program and has not had a bowel movement in three days. The nurse aide should

Accepted Answer

report it to the nurse.

Question 25

In caring for a confused elderly man, it is important to remember to

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follow the agency's policies for caring for a confused patient.

Question 26

Before assisting a client into a wheelchair, the first action would be to check if the

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wheels of the chair are locked.

Question 27

For a patient with lactose intolerance, the CNA should recommend:

Accepted Answer

Soy or almond milk as alternatives

Question 28

When assisting with a patient who has a nasogastric tube (NGT), the CNA should:

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Monitor for signs of aspiration, such as coughing during feeding

Question 29

When arranging a client's room, the nursing assistant should do all of the following EXCEPT

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administer the client's medications.

Question 30

Why is early detection of flu symptoms critical in healthcare settings?

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To administer antiviral medication within 48 hours

Question 31

When counting respirations, the nurse aid should

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not tell the patient what he is going to do.

Question 32

What is an important observation to report for a patient with an NGT?

Accepted Answer

A new onset of nosebleeds

Question 33

A patient with an NGT starts coughing during a feeding. What should the CNA recognize as the most likely cause?

Accepted Answer

The patient is experiencing aspiration.

Question 34

Why are healthcare workers encouraged to get the flu vaccine annually?

Accepted Answer

The flu virus mutates yearly, requiring updated protection.

Question 35

A female client's perineal area should be cleansed before which specimen is collected?

Accepted Answer

midstream clean-catch urine specimen

Question 36

When giving information to the charge nurse for an incident report, the nurse aid should

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state the facts clearly.

Question 37

What dietary recommendation is most appropriate for a patient with osteoporosis?

Accepted Answer

High-calcium and vitamin D-rich diet

Question 38

When measuring blood pressure, the first sound heard when deflating the cuff is the:

Accepted Answer

Systolic pressure

Question 39

As an afternoon snack, the kitchen sent a diabetic client a container of chocolate ice cream. The nursing assistant should first

Accepted Answer

hold the afternoon snack and report to the charge nurse.

Question 40

A patient has a new cast on her right arm. While caring for her, it is important to first observe for

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warmth and color of fingers.

Question 41

Client receiving an enema are usually placed

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on the left side.

Question 42

While making rounds at 5:30 A.M., a nurse aide finds a patient lying on the hospital floor. What should the nurse aide do first?

Accepted Answer

Dall for help.

Question 43

A warm compress is an example of a

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local moist heat application.

Question 44

A CNA notices that an indwelling urinary catheter has become disconnected from the drainage bag. What should the CNA do first?

Accepted Answer

Wipe the catheter and drainage bag ends with alcohol and reconnect them

Question 45

A patient recovering form surgery needs increased intake of:

Accepted Answer

Protein and vitamin C

Question 46

The most common site for counting the pulse is the

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radial artery.

Question 47

The best way to safely identify your patient is by

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checking the arm band.

Question 48

Before placing a client in Fowler's position, the nurse aid should

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explain the procedure to the client.

Question 49

When lifting a heavy object, the correct method would be to bend at the

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knees, keeping your back straight.

Question 50

The proper medical abbreviation for before meals is

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a.c

Question 51

Which of the following is an example of falsifying documentation?

Accepted Answer

Charting care before providing it.

Question 52

A coworker refuses to assist with transferring a patient, claiming they are "too busy". What should the CNA do?

Accepted Answer

Ask another staff member for help

Question 53

The most serious problem that wrinkles in the bedclothes can cause is

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decubitus ulcers.

Question 54

When assisting a resident who is using the commode, it is important to

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leave the call light within reach.

Question 55

An ambulatory client is newly admitted. Before leaving the client alone, the nurse aide should

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make sure the client knows how to use the call bell.

Question 56

A CNA notices a coworker consistently skipping assigned duties. What is the best first step to address this issue?

Accepted Answer

Speak to the coworker privately about the concern.

Question 57

Which of the following should the nursing assistant observe and record when admitting a client?

Accepted Answer

bruises

Question 58

The CNA observes that the area around an IV insertion site is cool to the touch and swollen. This could indicate:

Accepted Answer

Infiltration

Question 59

The Foley bag must be kept lower than the client's bladder so that

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urine will not return to the bladder, causing infection.

Question 60

Which of the following foods should a patient with celiac disease avoid?

Accepted Answer

Wheat and barley