Certified Nursing Assistant /CNA Practice Test #1 Part 1
CNA Practice Test #1 Part 1
This flashcard deck covers key questions from the CNA Practice Test #1, focusing on patient care, safety, and procedures.
Which of the following should you observe and record when admitting a patient? A. color of the stool and amount of urine voided B. how much the patient has eaten and drunk C. bruises, marks, rashes, or broken skin D. requests the patient makes
C. bruises, marks, rashes, or broken skin
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Which of the following should you observe and record when admitting a patient? A. color of the stool and amount of urine voided B. how much the patient has eaten and drunk C. bruises, marks, rashes, or broken skin D. requests the patient makes
C. bruises, marks, rashes, or broken skin
When responding to a patient on the intercom, you should A. ask for the patient's name B. say, May I help you? C. give your name and position D. say, The nurse will answer your call
C. give your name and position
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Which of the following things should you do to familiarize a new patient with his or her surroundings? A. show the patient where the call bell is and how to work it B. tell the patient not to operate the TV C. ask visitors to leave the room while you finish admitting the patient D. raise the side rails of the bed and raise the bed to high position
A. show the patient where the call bell is and how to work it
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When arranging a patient's room, you should do all of the following EXCEPT A. check signal cords B. fix the back and knee rests as directed C. administer medications D. check lighting
C. administer medications
When assisting a patient in and out of bed, you should always A. employ body mechanic techniques B. get another person to help C. pull the patient's feet out first, and then lift the back up D. put shoes on the patient because the patient may slip
A. employ body mechanic techniques
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When should you wash your hands? A. when you notice they look or feel dirty B. when the head nurse tells you to C. at least twice a day D. before and after contact with a patient
D. before and after contact with a patient
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Which of the following should you observe and record when admitting a patient? A. color of the stool and amount of urine voided B. how much the patient has eaten and drunk C. bruises, marks, rashes, or broken skin D. requests the patient makes | C. bruises, marks, rashes, or broken skin |
When responding to a patient on the intercom, you should A. ask for the patient's name B. say, May I help you? C. give your name and position D. say, The nurse will answer your call | C. give your name and position |
Which of the following things should you do to familiarize a new patient with his or her surroundings? A. show the patient where the call bell is and how to work it B. tell the patient not to operate the TV C. ask visitors to leave the room while you finish admitting the patient D. raise the side rails of the bed and raise the bed to high position | A. show the patient where the call bell is and how to work it |
When arranging a patient's room, you should do all of the following EXCEPT A. check signal cords B. fix the back and knee rests as directed C. administer medications D. check lighting | C. administer medications |
When assisting a patient in and out of bed, you should always A. employ body mechanic techniques B. get another person to help C. pull the patient's feet out first, and then lift the back up D. put shoes on the patient because the patient may slip | A. employ body mechanic techniques |
When should you wash your hands? A. when you notice they look or feel dirty B. when the head nurse tells you to C. at least twice a day D. before and after contact with a patient | D. before and after contact with a patient |
Which of the following is the correct procedure for serving a meal to a patient who must be fed? A. serve the tray along with all the other trays, and then come back to feed the patient B. bring the tray to the patient last; feed after you have served all the other patients C. bring the tray into the room when you are ready to feed the patient D. have the kitchen hold the tray for one hour | C. bring the tray into the room when you are ready to feed the patient |
A newly admitted patient has dirty fingernails. When giving the patient a bath, you should first A. soak the nails B. trim the nails C. apply extra lotion D. clean the nails with a metal file | A. soak the nails |
When you move a patient on a stretcher, you should stand at the patient's A. right side B. left side C. head D. feet | C. head |
The most serious problem that wrinkles in the bedclothes can cause is A. restlessness B. sleeplessness C. decubitus ulcers D. bleeding and shock | C. decubitus ulcers |
When making a bed, you can save steps and time if you A. assemble all needed linen before starting to make the bed B. tuck in bottom linen and top linen at the foot of bed before going to the head of bed C. use only fitted sheets D. ask for help from the head nurse | A. assemble all needed linen before starting to make the bed |
One important way to reduce the incidence of decubitus ulcers is to A. keep the patient in bed B. force fluids every 2 hours C. change position every 2 hours D. all of the above | C. change position every 2 hours |
You are told to put a patient in Fowler's position. Before changing the position of the patient's bed, you should A. open the window B. explain the procedure to the patient C. check with the patient's family D. remake the bed | B. explain the procedure to the patient |
You touch the inside of the sink while rinsing soap off your hands. You should A. allow the water to run over your hands for two minutes B. dry your hands and turn off the faucet with the paper towel C. repeat the wash from the beginning D. none of the above | C. repeat the wash from the beginning |
As a safety measure, when you give mouth care to an unconscious patient, you should position the patient A. on her or his back B. in semi-Fowler's position C. with the head turned to the side D. in the supine position | C. with the head turned to the side |
When you obtain a clean-catch urine specimen, you should A. wash the patient's hands B. use clean techniques C. use sterile techniques D. perform the procedure in the bathroom | B. use clean techniques |
Mr. Roark, a newly admitted conscious patient, has been put to bed. Before leaving him alone, you should A. ask him if he is hungry B. inspect his skin C. complete the listing of his clothing and valuables D. make sure he knows how to use the call light | D. make sure he knows how to use the call light |
When lifting a heavy object, you should bend at the A. waist, keeping your legs straight B. waist, rounding your shoulders C. knees, keeping your back straight D. knees and waist | C. knees, keeping your back straight |
Wrinkles in the bedclothes can A. overheat the patient B. irritate the patient's skin C. result in torn sheets D. restrict the patient's activity | B. irritate the patient's skin |
When shaving a patient, you should A. wet the patient's face B. apply aftershave lotion when done C. give the patient a mirror when done D. all of the above | D. all of the above |