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Certified Nursing Assistant State Exam
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- When assisting a client in learning how to use a cane, the nurse aide stands a. approximately two feet directly behind the client. b. about one foot from the client's weak side. c. about one foot from the client's strong side. d. slightly behind the client on the client's weak side. Ans>> d. slightly behind the client on the client's weak side.
- When working with a client who has urinary retention, the nurse aide can expect that the client will a. urinate large volumes. b. be unable to urinate.
c. urinate frequently. d. be incontinent of urine.
in three days. The nurse aide should a. report it to the charge nurse.
b. give the client an enema. c. offer the client prune juice. d. encourage the client to drink more fluids. Ans>> a. report it to the charge nurse.
- The proper medical abbreviation for before meals is a. p.c. b. b.i.d.
b. Have her roommate secretly watch her. c. Place a familiar object on the client's door.
d. Write the room number on a piece of paper. Ans>> c. Place a familiar object on the client's door.
- How often should a patient's intake and output records be totaled? a. once each shift b. twice a day c. every four hours d. every 12 hours Ans>> a. once each shift
- Which of the following should the nursing assistant observe and record when admitting a client? a. freckles b. wrinkles c. short nails d. bruises Ans>> d. bruises
- When responding to a client on the intercom, the nursing assistant should say a. "Hello, who is calling, please?" b. "What is it that you want?"
- When assisting a client out of bed, the nurse aide should always a. employ body mechanic techniques. b. get another nurse aide to assist.
10 / 27 c. raise the bed to its maximum height. d. lower all safety rails. Ans>> a. employ body mechanic techniques.
- How often should clients be repositioned during an eight-hour shift? a. qlh b. q2h c. q3h d. q4h Ans>> b. q2h
- Which of the following is the correct procedure for serving a meal to a client who must be fed? a. Serve the tray along with all the other trays, and then come back to feed the client. b. Bring the tray to the client last; feed after you have served all the other clients.
12 / 27 d. remake the bed. Ans>> b. explain the procedure to the client.
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- During hand washing, the nurse aide accidentally touches the inside of the sink while rinsing the soap off. The next action is to a. allow the water to run over the hands for two minutes. b. dry the hands and turn off the faucet with the paper towel. c. repeat the wash from the beginning. d. repeat washing, but for half the time. Ans>> c. repeat the wash from the beginning.
- How should a nurse aide dress for a job interview? a. wearing a clean t-shirt and casual slacks b. wearing a nurse aide uniform c. wearing a business suit, dress, or pants and dress shirt d. wearing formal attire Ans>> c. wearing a business suit, dress, or pants and dress shirt
a. cut the food into bite-size pieces. b. wash his own hands and the client's hands.
c. butter the client's bread. d. provide the client with privacy. Ans>> b. wash his own hands and the client's hands.
- A patient has a new cast on her right arm. While caring for her, it is important to first observe for a. pulse above the cast. b. color and hardness of the cast. c. warmth and color of fingers. d. signs of crumbling at the cast end. Ans>> c. warmth and color of fingers.
- Encouraging a client to take part in activities of daily living (ADLs) such as bathing, combing hair, and feeding is a. done only when time permits. b. the family's responsibility. c. necessary for rehabilitation. d. a violation of client rights. Ans>> c. necessary for rehabilitation.
b. in front of the client. c. on the left side.
d. behind the client. Ans>> c. on the left side.
- While making rounds at 5 : 30 A.M., a nurse aide finds a patient lying on the floor. What should the nurse aide do first? a. Call 911. b. Perform CPR. c. Call for help. d. Assess the client's pulse and respirations. Ans>> d. Assess the client's pulse and respirations.
- When moving a wheelchair onto an elevator, the nurse aide should stay a. behind the chair and pull it toward the aide. b. behind the chair and push it away from the aide. c. in front of the client to observe the client's condition.
