California Nursing Academy Nursing Assistant State Practice Exam 4
NA state exam 4
- 1.Swelling caused by excess fluid in body tissues is called:
- A.
Fluid intake
- B.
Diarrhea
- C.
Perspiration
- D.
Edema
- 2.When assisting a patient to use the bedside commode, it is important to:
- A.
Leave the signal cord within reach
- B.
Place toilet tissue close by
- C.
Return to check on the patient periodically
- D.
All of the above
- 3.The best food choices for a geriatric patient with no teeth would include:
- A.
Hamburger, French fries, corn, and ice cream
- B.
Baked chicken, dressing, green beans, and coconut macaroons
- C.
Spare ribs, macaroni and cheese, coleslaw, and fruit cocktail
- D.
Baked fish, whipped potatoes, spinach souffle and tapioca
- 4.Which of the following is true regarding visually challenged residents?
- A.
Blind patients use a "clock" system to located food.
- B.
Residents usually prefer to treat alone.
- C.
Patients prefer to be fed to prevent spills.
- D.
All of the above are true.
- 5.Sputum is material that is coughed up from the:
- A.
Nose
- B.
Lungs
- C.
Throat
- D.
Stomach
- 6.The purpose of cold applications is usually to:
- A.
Speed the flow of blood to the area
- B.
Prevent heat exhaustion
- C.
Prevent or reduce swelling
- D.
Prevent the formation of scar tissue
- 7.A procedure manual is a:
- A.
Written set of instructions on how to perform procedures
- B.
Set of directions needed to complete your job description
- C.
Book of directions for administering medications
- D.
Book listing the procedures you have been assigned to do
- 8.Safe use of oxygen therapy includes:
- A.
Always setting the flow meter at 2-3 liters per minute
- B.
Using wool blankets only
- C.
Cleansing the nasal prongs each shift with alcohol
- D.
Posting a "no smoking' sign on the door
- 9.If a resident asks a question you cannot answer, you should:
- A.
Tell the resident you will look it up
- B.
Ask the charge nurse to talk to the resident about it
- C.
Call the doctor to talk to the resident
- D.
Tell the resident that you cannot answer the question
- 10.You would shampoo a resident's hair to improve:
- A.
Circulation to the scalp
- B.
The resident's general appearance
- C.
The resident's feeling of well-being
- D.
All of the above
- 11.If a resident is receiving forced-fluid treatment, you should:
- A.
Provide at least 2,000 cc of fluid per shift
- B.
Provide high-protein fluids
- C.
Offer liquids every two hours
- D.
Do all of the above
- 12.A fracture-type bedpan is used for residents who:
- A.
Are in traction
- B.
Have had hip surgery
- C.
Have a back injury
- D.
Have any of the above conditions
- 13.Which of the following vital signs should be reported immediately?
- A.
T-98.6, P-70, R-14, BP-120/60
- B.
T-95.4, P-40, R-10, BP-80/40
- C.
T-98.8 "R", P-60, BP-132/70
- D.
T-97.6 "A", P-78, R-16, BP-110/60
- 14.The order "vital signs QID " means to record vital signs:
- A.
Four times per day
- B.
Twice per day
- C.
Morning and evening
- D.
Once per shift
- 15.Which statement about horseplay and practical jokes is correct?
- A.
They are permitted if no one is insulted
- B.
They are acceptable during breaks
- C.
They can cause accidents and are unacceptable
- D.
They are allowed because they cheer up the residents and usually do not cause accidents
- 16.Mrs. Wilson complains of numbness on one side of her body. You notice that her grip is weak and her speech is slurred. You should:
- A.
Realized that this may be a sign of a CVA and notify the charge nurse
- B.
Call the doctor and tell him Mrs. Wilson had a CVA
- C.
Check too see if Mrs. Wilson's condition is the same the next day
- D.
Accept the condition as normal and reassure Mrs. Wilson
- 17.Another name for urination is:
- A.
Defecation
- B.
Voiding
- C.
Wetting the bed
- D.
Flatus
- 18.Nonverbal communication includes:
- A.
Talking to the resident
- B.
Observing the resident's body language
- C.
Asking the resident if he/she is in pain
- D.
All of the above
- 19.If a resident complains of a burning, tingling skin area, you should first:
- A.
Rub the area well with lotion
- B.
Report the complaint to the licensed nurse
- C.
Keep an eye on the area for a few days
- D.
Use cornstarch on the area
- 20.Special protective devices used to decrease the risk of decubitus ulcers include the:
- A.
Egg carton mattress
- B.
Hoyer lift
- C.
Walker
- D.
Orthotic device
- 21.Keeping a resident's bed linens dry and tight helps to prevent:
- A.
Bacteria from growing
- B.
Decubitus ulcers
- C.
Wrinkles
- D.
Skin diseases
- 22.If you are asked to clean or put a soak on a resident's eye, you should:
- A.
Clean it from the inner corner to the outer edge
- B.
Use a clean surface of the cloth each time you touch the eye
- C.
Report any exudate
- D.
All of the above
- 23.Mrs. Nelson has a right-sided weakness. For her mouth care, you should:
- A.
Do it for her
- B.
Pay particular attention to the left side of the mouth
- C.
Tell her to get out the equipment an do it herself
- D.
Let her do as much as she can and assist as needed
- 24.Beth is a 58-year-old permanently handicapped resident. She tends to be very quiet and to act as if nothing matters. You can best show respect for her by:
- A.
Telling her she is very lucky to retire so early
- B.
Including her in care planning conferences
- C.
Serving her dinner first
- D.
Calling her "Mom"
- 25.The enzyme secreted by the liver to help digest fat is:
- A.
Bile
- B.
Insulin
- C.
Estrogen
- D.
Lactose
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