CNA Practice Test Questions #2 – Flashcards
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Your resident consumed a bowl of soup that was 180cc of liquid. How many in ounces was that?
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6 oz 30cc= 1 ounce 1cc= 1 ml
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Which of the following should be reported immediately? A) A blood pressure of 90/40 B) Respirations of 12 C) Temperature of 99.4 DA pulse of 90
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A) A blood pressure of 90/40 Hypotension is less than 90/60
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The opening of the colostomy to the outside of the body is called the
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Stoma A stoma is an artificial opening in the body, done during surgery.
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The circulatory system consists of the
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Heart, arteries, veins, and capillaries.
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Meal trays have arrived. Before serving each tray the nurse aide should
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Check each armband, even on familiar patients.
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A resident with an ileostomy evacuates the feces through the
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Ileum The ileum is the lowest part of the small intestine.
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Mrs. Shumway's nursing care plan lists CHF (Congestive Heart Failure) as her primary dx (diagnosis). You would expect her ADL routine to include
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Daily morning weight measurement
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On what side should the patient lay for an enema?
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Left Left Sim's position is used for rectal examinations and administering enemas.
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A patient who was given insulin in the morning is pale and sweaty and appears confused two hours later. It would be helpful to find out whether the patient
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Had breakfast. Diabetic clients have a strict schedule regarding insulin injections and eating. Eating causes blood sugar to rise, and the insulin helps move it into the cells. Without food, the blood sugar drops quickly, causing a serious situation. Immediate treatment is necessary. Quickly check the client's blood sugar and report it to the nurse. The client will need to eat 15 grams of glucose or a simple carbohydrate, such as 1/2 cup orange juice or a Tablespoon of sugar. The nurse aide should be aware of which clients are diabetic so that meals are served shortly after receiving insulin.
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The nurse aide documents that about 45 minutes after the resident is put to bed for an afternoon nap, the resident urinates in bed. To help with bladder training, the nurse aide should
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take the resident to the bathroom right before going to bed
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Proper body mechanics dictates that when lifting an object, the nurse aide place his feet
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12in - 18in apart
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When ambulating an unsteady client, it is BEST for the nurse aide to use a
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Gait belt
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A patient has had hip surgery. Her legs should be
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abducted
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A button hook and a sock assist are all part of what kind of nursing care?
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Restorative and rehabilitation Restorative medicine is a new branch of medicine that works to restore a client's health, not just treat symptoms. Rehabilitative medicine specializes in treating clients with painful or limiting physical conditions.
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Mr. Johnson has just returned from surgery. Which of the following things do you do?
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Turn, cough, and deep breathe, leg exercises The two most common post-operative complications include atelectasis (fluid collecting in the lungs) which can lead to pneumonia, and blood clots, which can break off and travel to the lungs. The nurse aide can help the client turn in bed, as well as take deep breaths and cough, to make sure enough air gets into the lungs. Leg exercises and getting out of bed as soon as possible can increase circulation to avoid blood clots.
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Equipment used to help the resident maintain correct body alignment includes all of the following EXCEPT A cones B bed cradles C foot supports D splints
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cones Proper body positions maintain good body alignment, which is necessary to help the client feel comfortable, as well as avoid complications. Foot supports prevent foot drop by keeping feet in their natural position. Splints can stabilize a limb or joint. A bed cradle protects a part of the body by keeping the weight of sheets and blankets from touching the client.
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Which of the following statements is true about range of motion (ROM) exercises? A They are done just once every other day. B They require at least twenty repetitions of each exercise. C They are often performed during ADLs. D They can help prevent strokes and paralysis.
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C They are often performed during ADLs. A way to ensure that range of motion (ROM) exercises are done is to incorporate them into ADL tasks.
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What is the branch of medicine that deals with physical medicine and rehabilitation called? Physiatry
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Physiatry Physiatry is the branch of medicine that is involved with physical medicine and rehabilitation. It treats conditions that include the brain, spinal cord, nerves, bones, joints, ligaments, and tendons.
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When is an easy time to do Range of motion (ROM) exercises? During the resident's bath
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During the resident's bath Although range of motion (ROM) can be done at any time, it fits well as part of the resident's bath. As you wash the arms and legs, put each limb through the exercises
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Mrs. Wilson is in your facility for rehabilitation after her hip replacement. Her husband wants to help give her a bath and she agrees. What should you say? "How sweet! Let me gather everything and we can do it together."
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"How sweet! Let me gather everything and we can do it together." If a resident agrees, and the nurse approves, family members can assist with tasks such as bathing. This can be a useful teaching tool for families who will be providing support when the resident returns home. Studies have shown that residents may eat better and less likely to become depressed when the family can provide some physical and emotional support.
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Restorative nursing care is the process of Providing care for the needs of the whole person.
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Providing care for the needs of the whole person. Restorative care provides specialized services to help a client regain the highest possible health and function and to prevent decline. The goal is to assist the client to return to a home setting and live independently. Rehabilitation methods are used to teach clients activities of daily living, speech, and safety.
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An elderly resident who is inactive is at risk for constipation. In addition to increased activity and exercise, which of the following actions helps to prevent constipation? A Low fiber diet B Frequent snack times C High protein diet D Adequate fluid intake
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D Adequate fluid intake Getting enough fluids is important in preventing constipation. Elderly people may not have an adequate fluid intake for several reasons. 1. Older people may not recognize when they are thirsty. They may need to be reminded to drink or the nurse aide can offer a drink every two hours. 2. They may restrict their own fluids to avoid incontinence or frequent toileting. Scheduled toileting can reduce the chance of incontinence. 3. They may have a medical condition, such as congestive heart failure or kidney disease, that have restricted fluid intakes. If any resident is constipated on a regular basis, tell the nurse.
