CNA Final Exam Quiz & Flashcards for Success

Questions and Answers

When getting ready to make a bed, where should the nurse aide place the clean linens?

On a chair or table beside the bed

What is the only purpose for using a restraint?

To ensure the safety of the client or others.

Where should articles contaminated with blood or body fluids be disposed of?

In a biohazard container

When turning a client, where should the catheter tubing be secured to?

The client's upper thigh Signup and view all the answers

What should the client do when collecting a 24-hour urine sample?

Discard the first voided urine Signup and view all the answers

What should the nurse aide ensure when ambulating a client?

The client is wearing non-skid footwear Signup and view all the answers

What personal protective equipment should the nurse aide wear when handling infectious waste that could splash or spray?

A faceshield Signup and view all the answers

How should the nurse aide respond if a client expresses anger during care?

You seem upset. Would you like to talk about it? Signup and view all the answers

What should the nurse aide do if they forget to bring supplies needed for client care?

Lower the bed and place the call light within reach Signup and view all the answers

What should the nurse aide do if a client requests a spiritual advisor?

Tell the client that the nurse aide will inform the nurse of the client's request Signup and view all the answers

What should the nurse aide do if a client wakes up at night and asks for something to eat?

Check the client's diet before offering nourishment Signup and view all the answers

What is the first thing the nurse aide should do when preparing to bathe a client?

Tell the client what the nurse aide is going to do Signup and view all the answers

When making a bed that is occupied by a client, what should the nurse aide make?

A toe pleat Signup and view all the answers

What does frequent turning and repositioning of the client help prevent?

Pressure injuries Signup and view all the answers

When applying elastic stockings to a client, what position should the client be in?

Lying down in bed Signup and view all the answers

What should the nurse aide do if a group of nurse aides are discussing the client's behavior in a negative way?

Suggest that this is not the place to discuss the client Signup and view all the answers

Where should the client's signaling device be placed?

Within the client's reach Signup and view all the answers

When helping a client who is recovering from a stroke to walk, where should the nurse aide assist?

On the client's weak side Signup and view all the answers

What should the nurse aide do if a client who is confused begins to cry and scream out for their parent?

Talk to the client in a calm voice about familiar things Signup and view all the answers

What is the best way to show respect to the spiritual needs of a client?

Assisting the client to read their religious materials Signup and view all the answers

What should the nurse aide do if a client calls them by the name of the client's child who died?

Ask the client about their favorite memories of their child Signup and view all the answers

What should the nurse aide do when providing care for a client receiving oxygen therapy?

Check ears for pressure points Signup and view all the answers

What should the nurse aide do if a client falls and suffers a deep cut on the forehead?

Stay with the client and call for help Signup and view all the answers

What should the nurse aide do when a client is positioned in a chair?

Place the signaling device within the client's reach Signup and view all the answers

What is the best way to promote client independence when bathing a client who had a stroke?

Encourage the client to do as much as possible and assist as needed Signup and view all the answers

What should the nurse aide do if a fire is discovered in a client's room?

Remove the client from any danger Signup and view all the answers

What should the nurse aide do when caring for a client with memory loss or confusion?

Give the client simple step-by-step instructions Signup and view all the answers

What does the abbreviation ADL mean?

Activities of Daily Living Signup and view all the answers

What should the nurse aide do to communicate with a client who has a hearing loss?

Face the client when speaking Signup and view all the answers

What is the first area of a client's body that the nurse aide should wash when providing a bed bath?

The face Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Bedmaking and Safety

Clean linens should be placed on a chair or table next to the bed when making a bed.
Indwelling urethral catheters must be secured to the client's upper thigh to avoid pulling.

Restraints and Disposal

Restraints are used solely for the safety of the client or others.
Contaminated items should be disposed of in a biohazard container.

Client Care Procedures

For 24-hour urine samples, clients should discard the first voided urine.
Non-skid footwear is essential when ambulating clients.
Mouth care for unconscious clients must occur every 2 hours.

Communication and Emotional Support

A calm response to a client expressing anger includes asking if they would like to talk.
Showing respect for a client's spiritual needs includes assisting them with their religious materials.

Client Assistance and Mobility

Assist clients recovering from a stroke by supporting their weak side when walking.
To promote independence during bathing, encourage clients to do as much as possible.

Health and Hygiene Practices

Frequent repositioning (every 2 hours) is vital for preventing pressure injuries.
When providing care, gloves must be worn during mouth care.

Emergency Procedures

If a fire occurs, the immediate action is to remove the client from danger before sounding the alarm.
In the event of a client injury, stay with the client and call for help.

Dietary and Fluid Intake

Clients at risk of dehydration should be offered fluids frequently while they are awake.
Check the client's care plan to understand dietary needs.

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

A face shield is the best choice for PPE when dealing with infectious waste that might splash.

Daily Living Skills and Support

Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) pertains to tasks essential for day-to-day functioning.
Occupational therapists assist clients with performing ADLs.

Important Measurements

Total liquid intake from lunch including soup (240 mL), coffee (120 mL), and juice (90 mL) equals 450 mL.

Important Client Rights and Confidentiality

Confidential information about clients must be kept private.
Upon entering a client's room, the nurse aide should knock on the door first.

Adaptive Equipment

A quad cane has four legs, providing additional stability for clients.

Conclusion of Life and Care

After a client passes away, it is the nurse aide's responsibility to ensure the body is cleaned.

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Prepare for your CNA final exam with these flashcards that cover essential nursing assistant knowledge. Topics include bed-making procedures, the use of restraints, and proper disposal of contaminated materials. Test your understanding and ensure thorough preparation for the exam.

CNA Final Exam Flashcards