CNA Final Review

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Review for NAE 100 final exam.

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1.

OBRA regulations require
- A.
  
  Hospitals to provide rehabilitation services
- B.
  
  Patients to participate in rehabilitation programs
- C.
  
  Skilled nursing facilities to provide restorative care
- D.
  
  Restorative care for alert patients only
2.

The nursing assistant contributes to the nursing process by
- A.
  
  Performing assessments
- B.
  
  Developing a nursing diagnosis
- C.
  
  Initiating the patient's care plan
- D.
  
  Observing and reporting changes
3.

The pulse
- A.
  
  Indicates how well the cardiovascular system is working
- B.
  
  Varies in different parts of the body
- C.
  
  Is a measurement of the velocity of the blood
- D.
  
  Indicates how well the tissue absorbs oxyge
4.

Once you begin CPR, you may not stop until
- A.
  
  An equally qualified rescuer instructs you to
- B.
  
  You believe the CPR will not be effective
- C.
  
  The patient's color improves
- D.
  
  You are exhausted and unable to continue
5.

The rights of residents in long-term care facilities
- A.
  
  Were legislated by OBRA in 1987
- B.
  
  Are identical to hospital patients' rights
- C.
  
  Are more restrictive than rights in other health care facilitie
- D.
  
  Do not include advance directives
6.

Once employed, the nursing assistant works under the license of
- A.
  
  Nursing personel
- B.
  
  Ancillary personnel
- C.
  
  Physicians assistants
- D.
  
  Administrative personnel
7.

Atherosclerosis
- A.
  
  causes dilation of the blood vessels
- B.
  
  Produces atheromas that can obstruct blood flow
- C.
  
  Is caused by too much protein in the diet
- D.
  
  Causes diabetes and obesity
8.

If a patient complains of feeling faint, you should
- A.
  
  Elevate the patient's head and shoulders
- B.
  
  Seat the patient in a chair and elevate the feet
- C.
  
  Apply a cool washcloth to the forehead and neck
- D.
  
  Seat the patient and position the head between the knees
9.

Residents with Stage III Alzheimer's are
- A.
  
  Wanderers
- B.
  
  Often unresponsive
- C.
  
  Able to have a conversation
- D.
  
  Able to read
10.

When taking the blood pressure, the highest point at which sound is heard is called
- A.
  
  Diastolic pressure
- B.
  
  Tachypneic pressure
- C.
  
  Systolic pressure
- D.
  
  Pulse deficit
11.

Treatment for a patient with congestive heart failure includes
- A.
  
  Sodium and fluid restrictions
- B.
  
  CPAP treatments
- C.
  
  Positioning in the semi-Fowler's position
- D.
  
  Exercise and stimulation
12.

When removing a gown from a patient who has a weak or paralyzed arm,
- A.
  
  Ask the nurse to remove the gown, to prevent injury
- B.
  
  Remove the gown from both arms simultaneously
- C.
  
  Remove the gown from the strong arm first
- D.
  
  Remove the gown from the weak arm firs
13.

In the ABCDs of emergency care, the "D" stands for
- A.
  
  Defibrillation
- B.
  
  Dysrrthmia
- C.
  
  Diet
- D.
  
  Death and dying
14.

When a person is prone, they are lying on their/in their
- A.
  
  Wheelchair
- B.
  
  Stomach
- C.
  
  Side
- D.
  
  Back
15.

Proximal refers to body parts that are
- A.
  
  Points of attachment for the ligaments
- B.
  
  Farthest away from the point of attachmen
- C.
  
  Closest to the point of attachment
- D.
  
  Away from the midline
16.

It is the end of your shift. As you collect the intake and output records, you notice that Mrs. Allen has taken in 1140mL. Her output for the shift is 80mL. You should immediately
- A.
  
  Record this information on the flow sheet and go home
- B.
  
  Report the imbalance to the nurse
- C.
  
  Give Mrs.Allen some extra water
- D.
  
  Document the I&O on the clipboard and go home
17.

The most important way to prevent pressure ulcers is to
- A.
  
  Apply padding to the chair
- B.
  
  Prevent incontinence
- C.
  
  Turn residents every 3 hours
- D.
  
  Keep pressure off bony prominences
18.

An example of droplet transmission of a disease is by
- A.
  
  Coughing, sneezing, or talking
- B.
  
  Germs carried through the ventilation system
- C.
  
  Microbes carried by moisture and dust in the air
- D.
  
  Inhaling the odor of unpleasant excretions
19.

You can expect a patient with which diagnosis to be on a sodium-restricted diet?
- A.
  
  Diabetes
- B.
  
  Renal failure
- C.
  
  Cancer
- D.
  
  Hepatitis
20.

MRSA and VRE are
- A.
  
  Drug-resistent "superbugs"
- B.
  
  Viruses
- C.
  
  Easily eradicated
- D.
  
  Fungi
21.

You are assigned to bathe Mrs. Long, a patient in contact precautions. Select the correct personal protective equipment
- A.
  
  HEPA mask, gown, face shield
- B.
  
  Surgical mask and face shield
- C.
  
  Gown and gloves
- D.
  
  Surgical mask and gown
22.

Moving an extremity toward the midline is
- A.
  
  Flexion
- B.
  
  Extension
- C.
  
  Abduction
- D.
  
  Adduction
23.

To suspend the ball in the incentive spirometer, the patient
- A.
  
  Inhales
- B.
  
  Exhales
- C.
  
  Coughs
- D.
  
  Swallows
24.

An ischemic stroke is caused by a
- A.
  
  Blockage in the heart muscle
- B.
  
  Neurological problems
- C.
  
  Loss of blood flow to part of the brain
- D.
  
  Inflammation, infection, and edema
25.

When finishing the task of side-lying position
- A.
  
  Cross the arms over the chest
- B.
  
  Place a pillow between the legs
- C.
  
  Flex the neck as much as possible
- D.
  
  Raise the side rail near the back