Certified Nurses Assistant Practice Exam 2011 (Part 1)

What is the most FREQUENT type of accident in the long-term facilities?.

When in Doubt, ALWAYS report to the Charge Nurse.

• True

• False

The proper medical term for high blood pressure is __________ .

• Diabetes

• Hypotension

• Hypertension

• CVA

Which statement would be most helpful if a resident is crying?.

• "Hush, it will be alright."

• "I'd like to see a smile now."

• "Would it help to talk about it?"

• "Crying will only make you feel worse."

When assisting a resident in learning to use a walker, it is important to ________________ .

• Stand at an angle behind him & use a gait belt

• Put padding around the top of the walker

• Let him walk alone to gain confidence

• Put tennis balls on the feet of the walker

A Foley Bag needs to be kept at a level below the bladder so that ______________ .

• Urine will not leak out

• The resident will be more comfortable

• Urine will not return to the bladder causing infection

• The Bag is hidden as to not cause resident embarrassment

You Should wash your hands ONLY after you take them off.

• True

• False

ADL means _______ ___ ________ __________ .

PPE means __________ __________ _____________ .

The Best way to provide restorative care is to ____________ . 

• Allow the resident to do as much as possible

• Doing everything for the resident

• Completing the task on time

• Work quickly & efficiently

Which of the following is a correct measurement of urinary output?

• 40 oz.

• 300 cc

• 2 cups

• 1 quart

A ___________ is a safety device used to assist a DEPENDENT resident from a bed to a chair.

What is the begining sign of a pressure sore?.

• Swelling

• Numbness

• Discoloration

• Coolness

To Ambulate is To __________ .

Why is it important to use circular-like motion when rubbing on lotion?

• To Make the resident feel good

• To promote circulation

• To increase the lotions temperature

HS care is given before ________ .

CNAs can choose what the residents MUST wear.

• True

• False

Proper use of a restraint requires that the nurse aide:

• Release the restraint every 4 hours

• Tie the restraints to the side rail

• Watch for skin irritation or discoloration

• Apply the restraints tightly

You must wait ____ minutes after a resident has eaten, drank something, or just finished smoking to take their temperature.

Normal Pulse Range is ___ - ____ beats per minute (Low to High)

Orthostatic  Hypotension is Blood pressure lowered due to change of ____________ .

When assisting with giving a resident an enema, you should remember what 3 points?  (Check All That Apply)

• Gloves

• Lubrication

• Left Side

Q2H means ______ . 

• Per every 2 hours

• Per every 4 hours

• Quarter til 2

• Quarter til next hour

DNR means ________ __________ __________ .

Health Insurance Portability & Accountabilty Act of 1996 is also known as ____________. 

Least accurate temperature under the armpit is ___________.

The nurse aide gets the fire extinguisher and is attempting to put out a small fire. Which part of the fire does he extinguish first?.

• The yellow color

• Middle of the fire

• Top of the Fire

• The Base of the fire

Normal Respiration Range is ___ - ___ breaths per minute. 

CNAs must respond to emergencies with P A S S which means to_______, _______, _______, _______. (In Order)

Temperature by light probe in ear is called _____________.

It is not possible to obtain the height of a resident lying in bed. They would have to stand up.

• True

• False

CNAs are not allowed to clip toenails.

• True

• False

HOB means _____ ____ _______ .

When assisting a patient with dentures, which of the following actions should a nursing assistant AVOID?

• Lining the sink with a towel to prevent damage if the dentures are dropped. 

• Using hot water to rinse the dentures.

Vital Signs are _____? (Check all that apply)

• Blood Pressure

• Temperature

• Pulse

• Respirations

A breakdown of skin tissues that occurs when blood flow is interrupted is called a _________ .

When Lifting a heavy object, the correct method would be to bend at the ___________.

• Waist, keeping shoulders straight

• Waist, rounding your shoulders

• Knees and waist

• Knees, keeping your back straight

How often should a restraint be removed?

• Every hour

• Every 2 hours

• Every 3 hours

• Every 4 hours

The most important principle of infection control is _________________ . 

• The Resident

• Universal Precautions

• PPE

• Handwashing

Clean Bed linen placed in a residents room but NOT used should be returned to the linen closet.

• True

• False

A Resident who has difficulty swallowing or chewing will need what type of diet?.

• Clear Liquid

• Mechanical Soft

• Low Residue

• Bland

Something Measurable would be __________

• Objective

• Subjective

Encouraging a resident to talk about their loss is the most effective.

• True

• False

Residents should always transfer in the direction of their _________ side.

• Weak

• Strong

• Left

• Right

When washing your hands, what part of the procedure removes the most germs?

• Using Friction

• Warm Water

• Drying Hands Thoroughly

• Shaking water off your hands

The Most Accurate Route for Temperature is _________?

• Tympanic

• Rectal

• Oral

• Axillary

Residents Advocate is also known as an _________ .

Which of the following is required to mantain a nursing assistant certificate in Florida?

• Work at least 7 hrs. for pay, every 2 years providing direct patient care

• Complete 12 in-service hours each year

• Provide Change of address notification to Board of Nursing

• All of the Above