Certified Nursing Assistant Quiz Part 3
Testing information from Mosby's Textbook for Nursing Assistants 7th edition also Q&A from actual class quizzes
- 1.The ____________ is made up of the brain and spinal cord
- A.
Peripheral nervous system
- B.
Central nervous system
- C.
Circulatory system
- D.
None of the above
- 2.The smallest branch of an artery is a
- A.
Capillary
- B.
Arteriole
- C.
Vein
- D.
None of the above
- 3.Ovaries secrete the female hormones estrogen and pogesterone
- A.
True
- B.
False
- 4.The master gland is
- A.
The pancreas
- B.
The thyroid
- C.
Pituitary
- D.
None of the above
- 5.The pancreas
- A.
Secretes insulin
- B.
Secretes hormones
- C.
Estrogen
- D.
Progesterone
- 6.Leukocytes are necessary for the clotting of blood
- A.
True
- B.
False
- 7.Food mixed with gastric juice to form a semi-liquid substance is called
- A.
Chyme
- B.
Peristalsis
- C.
Bile
- D.
Feces
- 8.Clean technique keeps equipment and supplies free of all microbes
- A.
True
- B.
False
- 9.A carrier cannot pass a pathogen to others
- A.
True
- B.
False
- 10.Transmission-based precautions are used in the care of all patients and residents
- A.
True
- B.
False
- 11.Isolation precautions are based on
- A.
Sterile technique
- B.
Clean and dirty
- C.
Sterilization methods
- D.
The bloodborne pathogen standard
- 12.Put on sterile gloves before setting up a sterile field
- A.
True
- B.
False
- 13.A person is on contact precautions. the person must stay in his/her room. which is incorrect?
- A.
Say hello from the doorway often
- B.
Treat the person with kindness and respect
- C.
Provide hobby materials if possible
- D.
Spend as little time in the person's room as possible
- 14.A resident is on contact precautions. before entering the person's room, you should
- A.
Collect all needed equipment
- B.
Put on a mask, gown and gloves
- C.
Double bag items that leak in proof plastic bags
- D.
Wet a mop with disinfectant solution
- 15.The following increase a person's risk for falls except
- A.
Muscle weakness
- B.
Memory problems
- C.
Joint pain and stiffness
- D.
Wearing eyeglasses
- 16.Assisted living residents provide the following except
- A.
Housing
- B.
Help with personal care
- C.
Complex medical care
- D.
Social activities
- 17.You have finished admitting a new patient. before leaving the room you need to do the following except
- A.
Fill the water pitcher and cup if oral fluids are allowed
- B.
Place the signal light within reach
- C.
Lower the bed to the lowest position
- D.
Raise the bed rails
- 18.Who assesses & plans for diagnosing and treating diseases and injuries
- A.
Doctor
- B.
Nurse practitioner
- C.
Registered nurse
- D.
Physician assistant
- 19.Growth is
- A.
The development of social & physical skills
- B.
Physical changes that are measured and that occur in a steady, orderly manner
- C.
Changes in mental, emotional, and social function
- D.
A skill that must be completed
- 20.Age-related farsightedness is
- A.
Dysphagia
- B.
Cataract
- C.
Presbyopia
- D.
Glaucoma
- 21.Constipation is a common problem in older persons because of
- A.
Decreased peristalsis
- B.
Chewing problems
- C.
Swallowing problems
- D.
Decreased digestive juices
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