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Washington CNA Written Exam Questions and Answers Already Passed What is one important reason why the bed should remain wrinkle-free? ✔✔to help keep the skin healthy and prevent pressure injuri... es what is the term for a device that replaces a missing body part? ✔✔prosthesis Exercises that put each joint through its full arc of motion are called: ✔✔range of motion which of the following is the correct way to remove a gown? ✔✔unfasten the gown at the neck and the waist and roll the dirty side in while holding the gown away from the body how many times can disposable gloves be worn before being discarded? ✔✔once To best communicate with a visually impaired resident, the NA should ✔✔identify herself when she enters the room The best way for an NA to provide foot care for a diabetic resident is to ✔✔observe the feet regularly for signs of sores or infection If a resident starts to fall, the best thing an NA can do is to: ✔✔widen her stance and bring the residents body close to her an NA should use friction for at least ____ seconds when washing her hands ✔✔20 which of the following is a term for a legal document that designates what kind of care a person wants if he is unable to make that decision himself? ✔✔advance directive Which temperature site is generally considered to be the most accurate? ✔✔rectal which of the following tasks is outside the scope of practice for an NA? ✔✔prescribing a new medication How should the NA respond if a resident tries to give him a gift? ✔✔the NA should refuse the gift but say thank you what does the term empathy mean? ✔✔Empathy means being able to identify with the feelings of others To monitor a resident's pulse rate, the NA will most commonly check the ________ pulse. ✔✔radial Slapping, shoving, and rough handling are all considered to be a type of ✔✔physical abuse with which of the following people may an NA share a resident's medical information? ✔✔residents doctor which of the following sentences is an example of a fact? ✔✔Mr. Gomez ate half of his scrambled egg which is/are the most essential nutrient(s) for life? ✔✔water objective information is ✔✔information collected using the senses which of the following statements is true of documentation ✔✔NAs should document care right after it is done standard precautions should be practiced ✔✔On every single person in the NA's care which of the following statements is true of handwashing? ✔✔an NA should wash her hands before and after touching a resident using proper body mechanics includes ✔✔Standing with the legs shoulder-width apart what is one of the first signs that a pressure injury is forming? ✔✔discoloration of the skin which of the following is an example of a physical need? ✔✔food which of the following remarks is a cliche? ✔✔It will all work out in the end. In which type of environment do microorganisms grow best? ✔✔dark An axillary temperature is measured ✔✔in the armpit if a resident has just had a glass of iced tea, how long should the NA wait before measuring the resident's temperature via the oral method? ✔✔10-20 mins which of the following abbreviations means nothing by mouth? ✔✔NPO which of the following canes has four rubber tipped feet? ✔✔quad cane in which of the following situations must a NA always wear gloves? ✔✔while shaving a resident which type of toileting equipment is used for elimination for residents who cannot assist with raising their hips onto a regular bedpan? ✔✔fracture pan hypertension is the medical term for ✔✔high blood pressure how often should an ostomy bag be emptied? ✔✔whenever stool is eliminated how should an NA work when helping a resident with range of motion exercises? ✔✔begin at the shoulders and work down the body A(n) _______________ is the permanent and painful shortening of a muscle or tendon ✔✔contracture which of the following is generally used when documenting the amount of fluid a resident drinks? ✔✔milliliters (mL) How should a fracture pan be positioned? ✔✔with the handle toward the foot of the bed in order to communicate with a resident who has a hearing impairment, the NA should ✔✔face the resident directly when speaking which of the following is an example of physical abuse? ✔✔pinching a resident joking with a residents roommate about the resident's incontinence is what type of abuse? ✔✔psychological abuse which of the following statements is true of mental health disorders? ✔✔a mental health disorder is a disorder that produces signs and symptoms like any physical disorder an appropriate resource for an NA to turn to if he is experiencing stress is ✔✔his supervisor In order for an object to be called clean in a healthcare setting, it must be ✔✔free of pathogens which of the following is an example of a whole grain food ✔✔whole wheat bread the serious condition that occurs when a person does not have enough fluid in the body is called ✔✔dehydration which of the following is an example of a plant-based protein? ✔✔refried beans According to the USDA's MyPlate, most fruit choices should be ✔✔whole fruit which of the following statements is true of trying to prevent aspiration during eating? ✔✔the NA should place food in the stronger side of the mouth which of the following is true of transmission-based precautions ✔✔they are practiced in addition to standard precautions an example of a physical restraint is ✔✔Raised side rails on a bed what does the abbreviation ADLs stand for? ✔✔activities of daily living which kind of care helps residents restore or improve function after an illness or injury? ✔✔rehabilitation the medical term for chest pain, pressure or discomfort is ✔✔angina pectoris an NA can demonstrate ethical behavior by ✔✔protecting a residents privacy which of the following shows the correct conversion of 4:00pm to military time? ✔✔1600 hours barriers to communication include which of the following ✔✔NA uses medical terminology with the resident which of the following is an example of nonverbal communication ✔✔a resident points to a glass which of the following occurrences is considered an incident and requires a report to be completed? ✔✔a resident falls an employer must offer an NA a free vaccine for __________ ✔✔Hep B draw sheets are used to ✔✔reposition residents without causing shearing when assisting a resident with a standard bedpan, where should the wider end of the bedpan be placed? ✔✔toward the foot of the bed blood pressure is measured using a ✔✔sphygmomanometer One safety device that helps transfer residents is called a ✔✔transfer belt generally speaking, how many ounces of water or other fluids should residents be encouraged to drink each day? ✔✔64 oz the medical term for skin that is blue or gray is ✔✔cyanotic which of the following shows the correct conversion of midnight (12:00am) to military time? ✔✔2400 hours the Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (OBRA) requires that nursing assistants complete at least ____ hours of training before being able to work as nursing assistants ✔✔75 how many ounces are equal to 90 milliliters? ✔✔3 ounces Regular inspections performed in facilities to make sure they are following state and federal regulations are called ✔✔surveys how can an NA keep a residents health information confidential? ✔✔by storing, filing or shredding documents according to facility policy what are typical duties of an ombudsman ✔✔An ombudsman advocates for residents and helps settle disputes which of the following topics is required by OBRA to be covered during NA training? ✔✔promoting residents' independence which of the following behaviors promotes Residents' Rights ✔✔encouraging a resident to participate in care planning which of the following terms means harming a person physically, mentally, or emotionally by failing to provide needed care ✔✔neglect which of the following terms means to steal,take advantage of, or improperly use the money, property, or other assets of another person? ✔✔financial abuse OBRA was passed as a response to ✔✔Reports of poor care and abuse in long-term care facilities which of the following statements is true of touch ✔✔Nursing assistants can softly pat residents' shoulders to communicate caring tuberculosis is ✔✔an airborne disease which of the following statements is true of diabetes ✔✔people with diabetes must follow their diet instructions carefully the most common form of diabetes is ✔✔Type 2 HIV can be transmitted by ✔✔blood The key treatment for malignant tumors of the skin, breast, bladder, colon, rectum, stomach, and muscle is ✔✔surgery baseline vital signs are ✔✔initial values that can be compared to future measurements which of the following is the best way an NA can communicate with a resident who has cancer ✔✔the NA should listen to the resident if he feels like talking which of the following is an example of physically restraining a resident ✔✔leaving both side rails up on the bed a resident with AIDS who has an infection of the mouth may need to eat food that is ✔✔soft to convert four ounces to milliliters, the NA should multiply four by ✔✔30 which of the following shows the correct conversion of 1900 hours to standard time ✔✔7:00pm where is long term care offered ✔✔skilled nursing facilities which of the following statements is true of urinary incontinence ✔✔certain nervous system diseases can cause urinary incontinence After an amputation, a resident may experience phantom sensation. Phantom sensation is ✔✔the feeling that the amputated body part is still there When should bed sheets be changed ✔✔When they are soiled or damp which of the following is a type of advance directive ✔✔durable power of attorney for health care ______________ is taking in and eliminating equal amounts of fluid ✔✔fluid balance What member of the care team might help a resident learn to use adaptive devices for eating or dressing? ✔✔occupational therapist When encountering a fire, a nursing assistant should first ✔✔remove residents from danger nursing assistants are not allowed to ✔✔change sterile dressings [Show More]

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