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CNA Final Exam Practice Questions
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1. Mrs. Smith refuses to take a bath. The C.N.A should: A: Say "It's okay, you can take a shower next week." B: Chart that shower was refused. C: Ask why they are refusing and emphasis benefits of showering. D: Force resident to bath : C: Ask why they are refusing and emphasis benefits of showering. 2. A resident who is continent and free from odors should receive a bath at least: A: Daily B: Twice a week C: Once a week D: Twice a month : B: Twice a week 3. The purpose of nail care is to: A: Harden nails, neat appearance
B: Decrease bacteria build up and have neat appearance. C: Decrease bacteria build up, and harden nails. D: Harden nails, and soften skin : B: Decrease bacteria build up and have neat appearance
4. To prevent a resident from being chilled in the shower, the C.N.A could: A: Direct electric space heater toward the resident B: Keep room temperature between 60- F C: Keep water temperature at 120 F D: Keep shower nozzle directed at residents body. : Keep shower nozzle direct- ed at residents body 5. The purpose of oral hygiene is to: A; ROM of mouth and remove food B: Decrease circulation, and remove plaque C: Eliminate bad taste, and prevent halitosis D: Prevent infections, and dry gums : Eliminate bad taste, and prevent halitosis
C: Tuberculosis D: Chicken pox : Influenza
8. Which of the following diseases are NOT caused by a virus? A: Common cold B: Tuberculosis C: Hepatitis D: Measles : Tuberculosis 9. The purpose of the CNA wearing gloves for resident care is: A: Role model sanitary practices to coworkers B: Decrease the need for frequent hand washing C: Protect against dry skin D: Provide a barrier between the CNA and infectious microorganisms : Pro- vide a barrier between the CNA and infectious microorganisms 10. Which action should the CNA take first when a fire is discovered in a resident room? A: Attempt to extinguish a fire
B: Remove the resident from danger C: Shut the door and report to the charge nurse D: Activate the fire alarm: Remove the resident from danger
11. The systolic reading of the blood pressure is: A: The constant pressure within the heart. B: The last sound heard C: Heard when the blood flows through the artery with force. D: Muffled or change of sound: Heard when the blood flows through the artery with force 12. The diastolic reading of a blood pressure is: A: Heard when the blood flows through the arteries with force B: First sound heard C: Heard when the heart is at rest D: Heard when the heart contracts: Heard when the heart is at rest 13. What is the normal range of oral temperature for the elderly? A: 95-97 F B: 95-98.6 F C: 94-96 F D; 97-99 F: 95-98.6 F 14. The normal elderly range for pulse is: A: 14-
ulcers C: Halitosis, contractures, diarrhea D: Constipation, halitosis, flexibility: Constipation, contractures, pneumonia, and pressure ulcers
19. Jackson Smith is 104 years old and weighs 75 pounds. What areas of the body are prone to skin breakdown? A> Face B> Abdomen C> Elbow D> Neck: Elbow 20. When applying ted hose during waking hours, the ted hose should be applied: A: After the resident is transferred to w/c B: Before resident gets OOB C: After the resident returns from the shower D: PT applies during therapy: Before resident gets OOB
21. Why does the RN or Podiatrist need to cut the diabetic toenails? A: Prone to fungal infections B: Poor blood circulation C: Fast growing nails D: Bleed Easily: Poor blood circulation 22. When assisting a stroke victim with a nonfunctioning weak arm dressing, the CNA should: A> Dress both arms at the same time B> Dress strong arm first C> Dress weak arm first D> Have family member assist them with dressing: Dress weak arm first 23. What equipment would you need to transfer Gerald to his recliner? A> Geri-chair B> Lift sheet C> Gait belt D> Bath blanket: Gait belt 24. Mrs. Johnston slid down in the bed. When moving her up to the HOB, what equipment do you need? A> Pink pad B> Gait belt C> Use the resident's shoulders to lift on count of three. D> Lift sheet: Lift sheet 25. Mrs. Schmidt has an area on her left heel that resembles a
29.Define paranoia: Suspiciousness inappropriate to reality - individual feels that everyone is picking on them or are out to get them. 30.Define Continence: The ability to voluntary control urine or urinary fecal discharge 31.Define Voiding: To pass urine 32.Define Halitosis: Bad breath 33.Define non-blanchable skin: Skin with non-blanchable redness of a localized area usually over boney area; It may not show in dark pigmented skin 34.Define Eversion: A turning outward 35.Define Inversion: A turning inward (feet only)
36. Abbreviations
- g/c
- w/c
- BID
- TID
- QID
- ac under a line
- pc under a line: 1. geri-chair 2.wheelchair 3.twice a day 4.three times a day 5.four times a day 6.before meals
7.after meals
37. Math Conversion: 1 oz = cc or ml: 30cc or 30 ml 38. Cardiovascular system: Organs involved?: Heart Blood vessels Blood 39. Cardiovascular system: Functions?: -Carry nutrients and oxygen to cells -Remove waste CÓ & dead cells 40.Cardiovascular system: Aging Process?: ~Arteriosclerosis
45. Respiratory System: Aging Process?: -Expansion is more difficult for lungs -Shallow breathing and less effective cough -Muscle weakness chest 46. Respiratory system: Related Health Problems ?: -Emphysema -Pneumonia -Lung Cancer -Tuberculosis -COPD 47.Musculoskeletal System: Organs involved?: Muscles
Joints Bone s
48. Musculoskeletal System: Functions?: -Support -Protect -Calcium Storage -Production of blood cells -Movement 49. Musculoskeletal System: Aging Process?: -Muscle weakness -Atrophy -Bones are lighter/brittle -Joints stiff -Change in Posture 50. Musculoskeletal System: Related Health Problems?: Fractures (fx) Arthritis Cancer (CA) 51. Nervous System: Organs involved?: Brain Spinal Cord Nerves 52. Nervous System:
55. Sensory System: Organs Involved?: Eyes Ears Nose Tongu e Skin 56.Sensory System: Functions?: Sight Hearing Smel l Tast e Touc h 57. Sensory System: Aging Process?: -Decline in taste/smell -Visual Changes -Color, light adjustment -Hearing > change in pitch/tone -Change in perception pain, heat, cold -Finger Dexterity 58. Sensory System: Health Related Problems?: -Blindness
-Cataracts -Glaucoma -Deafness 59.Digestive System: Organs Involved?: Mouth Salivary Glands Stomach Intestines Rectum Liver Gallbladd er Pancreas Esophagu s Appendix Anus
65. Urinary System: Aging Process?: -Bladder opening weakens -Decrease muscle tone, causing retention & infections 66. Urinary Systems: Related Health Problems?: -Retention -BPH(Enlarged Prostate) -Incontinence -Kidney infections -Urinary Tract infections -Bladder infections 67.Reproductive System: Organs involved?: Testes Prostate Penis Urethr a
Ovaries Fallopian tubes uterus vagina
68. Reproductive System: Function?: -Produce reproductive cells (spree & ovum) -Produces hormones that affect sex characteristics -Testosterone -Estrogen/progesterone 69. Reproductive System: Aging Process?: -Male: enlarged prostate -Decrease sperm production -Female: Menopause -Vaginal dryness -Less hormone production 70. Reproductive System: Health Problems?: -BPH~Benign Prostatic Hypertrophy (enlarged prostate) _Prolapsed Uterus -Osteoporosis 71. Endocrine System: Organs Involved?: Glands -Pituitary -Thyroid
