CNA Written Exam Flashcards

Questions and Answers

What should the nurse aide do if a resident feels dizzy while using a gait belt?

Hold the gait belt tighter and ask the resident to rest for a minute.

Suggest the resident lean on the nurse aide for more support.

Guide the resident over to the handrail and ask to hold.

Ease the resident to the floor if a chair is not available. (correct)

What is the appropriate response when a resident is coughing a lot after each drink of fluid?

Use a straw when giving the resident fluids.

Stop feeding and ask a nurse to check the resident. (correct)

Allow the resident more time to swallow.

Add a thickening product to the resident's fluids.

Which of the following best describes the daily routine needs of residents with dementia?

It is important that the resident's day be kept full of activities.

Provide opportunities for activity and periods for rest is important. (correct)

Following a strict schedule is required to decrease confusion.

Changing daily routine is often helpful to residents with dementia.

Which of the following shows the best support of a resident's needs during rehabilitation after a stroke?

Help the resident focus on even small accomplishments. Signup and view all the answers

What should the nurse aide do upon noticing a reddened area on the left hip of a comatose resident?

Keep the resident positioned to avoid pressure on the hip. Signup and view all the answers

What is the FIRST step the nurse aide should take when discovering a fire?

Remove any residents near the fire. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following observations is often seen when a resident is impacted?

Liquid feces seeping out of the anus. Signup and view all the answers

What should the care plan for a resident with an indwelling urinary catheter include?

Keeping the area where the catheter enters the body clean. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is an example of disinfection?

Cleaning a shower chair with a chemical cleanser. Signup and view all the answers

What should the nurse aide do when a resident expresses boredom?

Ask about activities the resident has enjoyed in the past. Signup and view all the answers

When helping a resident with a contracture of the right arm put on a button-front shirt, which sleeve should the nurse aide put on first?

Put the shirt sleeve on the right arm first, then the left arm. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Gait Belt and Dizziness

If a resident feels dizzy while walking with a gait belt, ease them to the floor if no chair is available, ensuring safety.

Feeding Residents

Acknowledge coughing during fluid intake; stop the feeding and consult a nurse for assessment and potential intervention.

Care for Residents with Dementia

Prioritize a balanced approach of activities and rest periods to effectively meet the daily routine needs of residents with dementia.

Rehabilitation Support

Support rehabilitation by helping residents focus on small accomplishments rather than providing total care or setting high standards.

Skin Integrity during Bathing

For a comatose resident with redness on the hip, maintain positioning to relieve pressure and prevent skin breakdown.

Fire Safety Protocol

In case of fire, the first action should be to remove residents near the fire for their safety.

Signs of Impaction

An observation for a resident who is impacted includes the presence of liquid feces seeping from the anus.

Care Plan for Urinary Catheter

A resident with an indwelling urinary catheter will have a care plan focused on keeping the catheter entry area clean.

Disinfection Practices

Cleaning equipment like a shower chair with a chemical cleanser is an effective method of disinfection.

Resident Engagement

To combat boredom in residents, inquire about past activities they enjoyed to identify potential engagement opportunities.

Dressing with Contractures

When dressing a resident with a right arm contracture, put the shirt sleeve on the right arm first to accommodate their condition.

Advanced Directives

Understanding and adhering to advance directives, including DNR orders, is crucial in providing appropriate care aligned with resident wishes.

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Test your knowledge with these CNA written exam flashcards! Each card presents a scenario that challenges your understanding of proper nursing protocols and patient care. Perfect for preparing for the Prometric certification exam.