CNA Final Exam Review Flashcards

Questions and Answers

What is one important reason why bed linens should remain wrinkle-free?

To help keep the skin healthy and prevent pressure ulcers

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 gown at neck and waist and roll the dirty side in while holding gown away from the body. Signup and view all the answers

How many times can disposable gloves be worn before being discarded?

One time Signup and view all the answers

To best communicate with a visually impaired resident, the NA should?

Identify herself when she enters the room Signup and view all the answers

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 Signup and view all the answers

If a resident starts to fall, the best thing an NA can do is to?

Widen her stance and bring the resident's body close to her Signup and view all the answers

An NA should use friction for at least _____ seconds when washing her hands.

20 Signup and view all the answers

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 Signup and view all the answers

Which temperature site is generally considered to be the most accurate?

Rectum (rectal) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following tasks is outside the scope of practice for an NA?

Prescribing a new medication Signup and view all the answers

How should the NA respond if a resident tries to give him a gift?

The NA should refuse the gift but say thank you. Signup and view all the answers

What does the term empathy mean?

Empathy means being able to identify with the feelings of others. Signup and view all the answers

To monitor a resident's pulse rate, the NA will most commonly check the ___ pulse.

Radial Signup and view all the answers

Slapping, shoving, and rough handling are all considered to be a type of _________.

Physical abuse Signup and view all the answers

With which of the following people may an NA share a resident's medical information?

Resident's doctor Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following sentences is an example of a fact?

Mr. Gomez ate half of his scrambled egg. Signup and view all the answers

Which is/are the most essential nutrient(s) for life?

Water Signup and view all the answers

Objective information is?

Information collected using the senses. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements is true of documentation?

NAs should document care right after it has been done. Signup and view all the answers

Standard Precautions should be practiced?

On every single person in the NA's care. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements is true of handwashing?

An NA should wash her hands before and after touching a resident. Signup and view all the answers

Using proper body mechanics includes?

Standing with the legs shoulder-width apart. Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the first signs that a pressure ulcer is forming?

Discoloration of the skin. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is an example of a physical need?

Food Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following remarks is a cliché?

"It will all work out in the end." Signup and view all the answers

In which type of environment do microorganisms grow best?

Dark Signup and view all the answers

An axillary temperature is measured?

In the armpit. Signup and view all the answers

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 to 20 minutes. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following abbreviations means nothing by mouth?

NPO Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following canes has four rubber-tipped feet?

Quad cane Signup and view all the answers

In which of the following situations must a nursing assistant always wear gloves?

While shaving a resident. Signup and view all the answers

Which type of toileting equipment is used for elimination for residents who cannot assist with raising their hips onto a regular bedpan?

Fracture pan Signup and view all the answers

Hypertension is the medical term for?

High blood pressure. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Bed Linens and Pressure Ulcers

Keeping bed linens wrinkle-free is crucial for skin health and to prevent pressure ulcers.

Medical Devices

A prosthesis is a device that replaces a missing body part.

Range of Motion

Exercises that allow each joint to move through its full arc are termed range of motion.

Gown Removal Technique

To correctly remove a gown, unfasten it at the neck and waist, rolling the dirty side inward while keeping it away from the body.

Disposable Gloves Usage

Disposable gloves should only be worn once before discarding.

Communicating with Visually Impaired Residents

Introduce yourself when entering the room to properly communicate with visually impaired residents.

Foot Care for Diabetic Residents

Regularly check diabetic residents' feet for signs of sores or infection for optimal foot care.

Responding to a Falling Resident

If a resident begins to fall, widen your stance and secure their body close to you.

Handwashing Protocol

Use friction for at least 20 seconds when washing hands.

Advance Directives

An advance directive is a legal document specifying the type of care a person desires if unable to make decisions.

Most Accurate Temperature Site

Rectal temperature readings are generally considered the most accurate.

Scope of Practice

NAs should not engage in prescribing new medications, as it falls outside their responsibilities.

Handling Gifts from Residents

If a resident offers a gift, politely refuse while expressing gratitude.

Definition of Empathy

Empathy is the ability to relate to and understand the feelings of others.

Pulse Rate Monitoring

The radial pulse is commonly checked to monitor a resident's pulse rate.

Physical Abuse Definition

Actions like slapping, shoving, and rough handling are classified under physical abuse.

Medical information can only be shared with individuals like the resident's doctor.

Documenting Care

NAs should document care immediately after it is provided.

Standard Precautions

Standard Precautions must be observed for every person in an NA's care.

Handwashing Guidelines

Handwashing is necessary before and after any contact with residents.

Body Mechanics

Proper body mechanics include maintaining a shoulder-width stance when lifting or moving.

Pressure Ulcer Indicators

Initial signs of pressure ulcers include skin discoloration.

Essential Physical Needs

Food is a fundamental physical need.

Clichés in Communication

"It will all work out in the end" is an example of a cliché phrase.

Microorganism Growth

Microorganisms thrive in dark environments.

Axillary Temperature Measurement

An axillary temperature is taken in the armpit.

Temperature Measurement Timing

After consuming iced tea, wait 10 to 20 minutes before measuring oral temperature.

Medical Abbreviations

NPO stands for "nothing by mouth."

Cane Types

A quad cane has four rubber-tipped feet for added stability.

Mandatory Glove Usage

Nursing assistants must always wear gloves when shaving a resident.

Toileting Equipment

A fracture pan is designed for residents who cannot lift their hips onto a standard bedpan.

Hypertension Definition

Hypertension refers to high blood pressure conditions.

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Prepare for your Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) final exam with these comprehensive flashcards. This quiz includes 100 important questions covering essential concepts that every CNA should know, from patient care to medical terminology. Test your knowledge and boost your confidence before the exam day.