Certified Nursing Assistant /CNA Practice Test #1 Part 2
CNA Practice Test #1 Part 2
This deck covers essential concepts and procedures from a CNA practice test, focusing on patient care, safety, and rehabilitation techniques.
When cleaning a patient's dentures at the sink, the reason to either line the emesis basin with a paper towel or to fill the sink with water is to A. prevent contamination of the dentures B. hide the dentures from view C. guard against breaking the dentures D. protect the basin from scratches
C. guard against breaking the dentures
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When cleaning a patient's dentures at the sink, the reason to either line the emesis basin with a paper towel or to fill the sink with water is to A. prevent contamination of the dentures B. hide the dentures from view C. guard against breaking the dentures D. protect the basin from scratches
C. guard against breaking the dentures
When assisting a patient with eating, one of the first things you should do is A. cut the food into large bite-size pieces B. wash your hands and the patient's hands C. butter the patient's bread D. provide the patient with privacy
B. wash your hands and the patient's hands
A patient has a new cast on his right arm. While caring for him, you should 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
C. warmth and color of fingers
Encouraging a patient 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 patient rights
C. necessary for rehabilitation
In caring for a confused elderly man, you should remember to A. keep the bedrails up except when you are at the bedside B. close the door to the room so that he does not disturb other patients C. keep the room dark and quiet at all times to keep the patient from becoming upset D. remind him each morning to shower and shave independently
A. keep the bedrails up except when you are at the bedside
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The water temperature for a tub bath is A. 98° F B. 105° F C. 115° F D. 212° F
B. 105° F
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| Term | Definition |
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When cleaning a patient's dentures at the sink, the reason to either line the emesis basin with a paper towel or to fill the sink with water is to A. prevent contamination of the dentures B. hide the dentures from view C. guard against breaking the dentures D. protect the basin from scratches | C. guard against breaking the dentures |
When assisting a patient with eating, one of the first things you should do is A. cut the food into large bite-size pieces B. wash your hands and the patient's hands C. butter the patient's bread D. provide the patient with privacy | B. wash your hands and the patient's hands |
A patient has a new cast on his right arm. While caring for him, you should 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 | C. warmth and color of fingers |
Encouraging a patient 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 patient rights | C. necessary for rehabilitation |
In caring for a confused elderly man, you should remember to A. keep the bedrails up except when you are at the bedside B. close the door to the room so that he does not disturb other patients C. keep the room dark and quiet at all times to keep the patient from becoming upset D. remind him each morning to shower and shave independently | A. keep the bedrails up except when you are at the bedside |
The water temperature for a tub bath is A. 98° F B. 105° F C. 115° F D. 212° F | B. 105° F |
When giving a complete bed bath, you should A. not wash the patient's genitals because the patient will feel embarrassed B. use the same water throughout the bath to save you from extra trips C. keep the patient covered as much as possible D. position yourself on one side of the bed and stay there | C. keep the patient covered as much as possible |
When assisting Mr. Cohen in learning to use a walker, you should A. stand behind him and use a transfer belt B. put padding all the way around the top rim C. let him walk by himself so he gains independence D. let him practice using the walker on the day he is discharged | A. stand behind him and use a transfer belt |
Before assisting a patient into a wheelchair, check to see if the A. patient is adequately covered B. floor is slippery C. door to the room is closed D. wheels of the chair are locked | D. wheels of the chair are locked |
While giving an unconscious patient a bath, it is important to A. give passive range of motion to all joints B. let the team leader exercise the patient's joints C. call the physical therapist to exercise the patient afterwards D. exercise the patient only if the doctor has ordered it | A. give passive range of motion to all joints |
When reporting your patient's condition to your team leader, you should report immediately A. rash that appears suddenly B. warm, dry, and pink skin C. tough skin on the feet D. scarred skin | A. rash that appears suddenly |
When shaving a male patient's face, you should A. apply shaving cream sparingly B. use upward strokes when shaving the cheeks C. apply Betadine to any nicks D. none of the above | D. none of the above |
A decubitus ulcer is a A. stomach ulcer B. pressure sore C. duodenal ulcer D. sore on the toe | B. pressure sore |
You are assigned to assist Mrs. Kelley with her lunch. She is on bed rest. The best position for her, if permitted, would be A. Tredelenberg B. hyperextension C. dangling at the side of the bed D. semi-Fowler's | D. semi-Fowler's |
When caring for a patient with a nasogastric tube, you should A. offer the patient water if she starts to gag B. take the tape off the nose if it bothers the patient C. never unfasten the connecting tubing from the patient's gown D. protect the tube when moving or changing the patient's position | D. protect the tube when moving or changing the patient's position |
To prevent a patient from getting bedsores, you should A. wash urine and feces off with only water B. put baby powder on the skin to keep it dry C. rub the reddened area once a day D. turn the patient every 2 hours | D. turn the patient every 2 hours |
When moving a wheelchair on or off an elevator, you should stay A. behind the chair, pulling it toward you B. behind the chair, pushing it away from you C. in front of patient to observe his or her condition D. to the side and hold the door open | A. behind the chair, pulling it toward you |
Nursing orders frequently instruct you to assist patient to cough and deep breathe. This activity helps the patient avoid A. decubitus ulcers B. pneumonia C. internal bleeding D. dyspnea | B. pneumonia |
What position should a patient be in to receive an enema? A. supine B. Fowler's C. prone D. left Sim's | D. left Sim's |
A patient who has difficulty chewing or swallowing will need what type of diet? A. clear liquid B. low residue C. bland D. mechanical soft | D. mechanical soft |