Prometric CNA Practice Questions PDF

**[Prometric CNA Test Updated 2023 -2024 /Questions And Answers (A+)]** ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Quiz :A female resident\'s husband has asked for some time alone with his wife in her room. What should the NA do? A. Let the husband visit bu...

**[Prometric CNA Test Updated 2023 -2024 /Questions And Answers (A+)]** ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Quiz :A female resident\'s husband has asked for some time alone with his wife in her room. What should the NA do? A. Let the husband visit but listen outside the door. B. Let husband visit and leave the door open. C. Tell husband not to disturb his wife. D. Let the husband visit in private - √Answer :D. Let the husband visit in private Quiz :A resident needs range of motion (ROM) exercises every day. When the NA tries to help her do the exercises, the resident says she will not do them. She says that they are too hard. What is the NA\'s best response? A. \"Try harder and the exercises will be easier.\" B. \"I understand, but try working slowly and resting often.\" C. \"The doctor ordered the exercises because they are important.\" D. \"Think of something good during the exercises and maybe they wont be so hard.\" - √Answer :B. \"I understand, but try working slowly and resting often.\" Quiz :A NA enters a room to check on a resident who is in restraints. The NA finds that the resident has gotten out of the restraint and is partly out of the bed. What should the NA do? A. Call for help to get the resident back into bed and put the restraint back on. B. Put the restraint back on tightly so that the resident cannot move. C. Leave the restraint off and report the problem to the charge nurse. D. Put a different type of restraint on the resident. - √Answer :A. Call for help to get the resident back into bed and put the restraint back on. Quiz :A resident does not want to wear her dentures. She says she has a sore in her mouth. The NA should A. Tell her to leave her dentures out for a few days. B. Have the resident rinse her mouth with salt water. C. Tell her that she will feel better if she wears the dentures. D. Leave the dentures out and ask the nurse to check the resident\'s mouth. - √Answer :D. Leave the dentures out and ask the nurse to check the resident\'s mouth. Quiz :After a resident has died, the NA is often assigned to do which of the following? A. Prepare the resident\'s body. B. Call the resident\'s family. C. Call the resident\'s doctor. D. Call the undertaker. - √Answer :A. Prepare the resident\'s body. Quiz :A resident complains that he cannot fall asleep. What can the NA do first to help him relax? A. Move him to the day room. B. Give the resident a back rub. C. Give the resident a sleeping pill. D. Report the resident\'s complaint to the charge nurse. - √Answer :B. Give the resident a back rub. Quiz :A resident is to start range of motion (ROM) exercises. When performing ROM exercises on a resident, what does the NA do to each joint? A. Stretch it until hurts. B. Rotate it in both directions until it hurts. C. Bend it to a 90-degree angle while supporting the limb. D. Move it to its fullest range or until the resident feels discomfort. - √Answer :D. Move it to its fullest range or until the resident feels discomfort. Quiz :A sign on the resident\'s door says NPO. What does this sign tell the NA about the resident? A. The resident is receiving AM care. B. The resident is receiving oxygen therapy. C. The resident is not to be given any solid food. D. The resident is not to be given anything by mouth. - √Answer :D. The resident is not to be given anything by mouth. Quiz :A resident is smoking cigarette in the smoking area on the outside porch of the nursing home. The resident keeps dropping the cigarette in his lap. What should the NA do first? A. Stay with the resident until he is finished smoking. B. Tell the resident that he must be more careful. C. Check on the resident every few minutes. D. Go and report it to the charge nurse. - √Answer :A. Stay with the resident until he finished smoking. Quiz :A NA is assigned to care for a resident who asks her to stay with her because she thinks she is dying. What should the NA do? A. Scold the resident for talking that way. B. Ask the resident why she feels this way. C. Tell the resident, \"That isn\'t true.\" D. Ignore the resident\'s behavior - √Answer :B. Ask the resident why she feels this way. Quiz :A resident is able to dress himself, but he is very slow. What should the NA do to assist this resident to get to breakfast on time? A. Dress the resident. B. Tell the resident to hurry. C. Start the resident dressing earlier. D. Warn the resident he is going to miss breakfast. - √Answer :C. Start the resident dressing earlier. Quiz :A NA is caring for a resident on bedrest. The resident is not able to turn herself. What is the longest time that the NA is allowed to leave the resident in one position? A. 1 hour B. 2 hours C. 3 hours D. 4 hours - √Answer :B. 2 hours Quiz :A resident\'s care plan calls for the resident to ambulate 50 feet twice a day. The resident tells the NA that she is unable to do it now. What should the NA do? A. Ask the resident to be more helpful. B. Ask the charge nurse to change the care plan. C. Tell the resident that she can skip her walk today. D. Allow the resident to choose a better time to ambulate. - √Answer :D. Allow the resident to choose a better time to ambulate. Quiz :A NA notices that a resident has very dry skin on the feet. How should the NA care for the resident\'s feet? A. Raise them on a pillow. B. Wash and dry them only. C. Keep socks on them at all times. D. Apply lotion after washing and drying the feet. - √Answer :D. Apply lotion after washing and drying the feet. Quiz :An elderly resident is normally alert, but today she is slightly confused. What should the NA do? A. Say, \"It\'s not like you to act like this.\" B. Report the confusion to the charge nurse. C. Not worry because all old people get confused sometimes. D. Ignore the confusion because the resident may only be trying to get extra attention. - √Answer :B. Report the confusion to the charge nurse. Quiz :A NA has found a fire in a resident\'s waste can. What should the NA do first? A. Pull the fire alarm. B. Pour water on the fire. C. Move residents out of immediate danger. D. Use the fire extinguisher to put out the fire. - √Answer :C. Move residents out of immediate danger. Quiz :What is the first thing a NA should do after receiving the resident assignments for the shift? A. Start giving care to the first resident on the assignment. B. Make rounds and see each resident briefly. C. Ask another NA what to do first. D. Find out when the lunch break is. - √Answer :B. Make rounds and see each resident briefly. Quiz :A NA is walking with a resident. The resident says that she is going to faint. What should the NA do? A. Open a window to give the resident air. B. Walk the resident to her room quickly. C. Assist the resident to sit slowly on the floor. D. Hold the resident on her feet until she feels better. - √Answer :C. Assist the resident to sit slowly on the floor. Quiz :A resident is upset after a family visit. The resident tells the NA not to allow the family to visit again. Which of the following is the NA\'s best response? A. \"OK, I will tell them not to visit.\" B. \"I will inform the receptionist immediately.\" C. \"Can you tell me why you are so upset?\" D. \"You will feel differently about it tomorrow.\" - √Answer :C. \"Can you tell me why you are so upset?\" Quiz :A NA is feeding a resident a pureed diet. How should the NA feed the resident? A. By feeding all of one food at a time. B. By giving portions from each food on the tray. C. By mixing the food together to make feeding easier. D. Any way the NA wishes because pureed food has no taste. - √Answer :B. By giving portions from each food on the tray. Quiz :A resident is on oxygen. He tells the NA that he is not getting enough oxygen through the tubing. What should the NA do first? A. Turn up the oxygen. B. Turn off the oxygen. C. Check the tubing. D. Tell the patient to breathe faster to get more oxygen. - √Answer :C. Check the tubing. Quiz :Which of the following is true statement about the elderly? A. They have no sex drive. B. They prefer to be alone. C. They often have problems with vision. D. They are not concerned about privacy. - √Answer :C. They often have problems with vision. Quiz :A resident to have a bath and to shave every day. He has not bathed for a week. What should the NA do? A. Force the resident to take a bath and shave every day. B. Ask the charge nurse for assistance with the problem. C. Leave the resident alone he will want a bath some day. D. Tell the resident\'s family that the resident has not bathed in a week. - √Answer :B. Ask the charge nurse for assistance with the problem. Quiz :A resident usually dresses himself for breakfast. Today the NA finds him in pajamas at 10:00 a.m. What should the NA do? A. Nothing B. Dress the resident C. Ask him \"Is there anything wrong today?\" D. Tell him \"I don\'t have time to dress you.\" - √Answer :B. Dress the resident Quiz :A NA finds a male resident in bed with a female resident who is confused. What should the NA do? A. Scold the male resident. B. Report this to the charge nurse. C. Close the door and the privacy curtains. D. Put a \"Do Not Disturb\" sign on the door. - √Answer :B. Report this to the charge nurse. Quiz :A resident with poor vision was admitted to the unit. What should the NA do to ensure the resident\'s safety? A. Arrange the furniture against the walls. B. Tell the resident to walk around the room by herself. C. Remove all furniture, except the bed and chair, from the room. D. Help the resident become familiar with the location of the furniture in the room. - √Answer :D. Help the resident become familiar with the location of the furniture in the room. Quiz :A NA finds clean linen lying on the floor near the linen cart. What should the NA do? A. Discard the linen in the soiled linen hamper. B. Place the linen on the clean linen cart and cover the cart. C. Place the linen in a resident\'s room for immediate use. D. Leave the linen on the floor for housekeeping staff to remove. - √Answer :A. Discard the linen in the soiled linen hamper. Quiz :A resident cannot walk by herself. What must the NA do before leaving her room? A. Give her a bedpan. B. Tell her to shout if she needs help. C. Put the call light where she can reach it. D. Let another NA know that she is in her room. - √Answer :C. Put the call light where she can reach it. Quiz :A resident has trouble finding her room. What could the NA do to help this resident? A. Speak sharply to her whenever she goes to the wrong room. B. Assign another resident to watch her. C. Make a special sign for her door. D. Keep her in her room. - √Answer :C. Make a special sign for her door. Quiz :A resident dies during the night. At breakfast, another resident who was his friend, begins to talk to the NA about the death. What should the NA do? A. Distract the resident by talking about the news of the day. B. Tell the resident to find someone else to talk to. C. Find out who told the resident about the death. D. Allow the resident to talk about the death. - √Answer :D. Allow the resident to talk about the death. Quiz :A resident is lying on the floor having a seizure when the NA walks into the room. What should NA do first? A. Restrain the resident\'s arms. B. Put a screen around the resident for privacy. C. Place a padded tongue blade between her teeth. D. Move any objects which could injure the resident and support her head. - √Answer :D. Move any objects which could injure the resident and support her head. Quiz :A resident was given a stuffed animal as a gift. The resident wants to keep the stuffed animal with her much of the time. What should the NA do? A. Explain that adults do not hold stuffed animals. B. Ask her relatives to take the stuffed animal home. C. Let her hold the stuffed animal whenever she wants to. D. Suggest that she keep the stuffed animal on the windowsill. - √Answer :C. Let her hold the stuffed animal whenever she wants to. Quiz :A resident is dehydrated. The NA\'s assignment says \"Force fluids.\" What should the NA do? A. Decrease the resident\'s fluid intake. B. Increase the resident\'s fluid intake. C. Give liquids with meals only. D. Measure output - √Answer :B. Increase the resident\'s fluid intake Quiz :A NA wants to get a resident involved in her own care. Which of these statements would best encourage the resident\'s involvement? A. \"Stop feeling sorry for yourself.\" B. \"It\'s time for us to eat our breakfast.\" C. \"I want to brush your hair right now.\" D. \"Do you want to take your bath now or after breakfast?\" - √Answer :D. \"Do you want to take your bath now or after breakfast?\" Quiz :A resident has an indwelling catheter. As the NA cares for him, which of these should the NA report to the charge nurse immediately? A. The resident complains of pain and burning. B. The urine in the collection bag is clear and light yellow in color. C. The resident tells the NA that he hate to have a catheter. D. The urine in the collection bag is hanging below the level of the bladder. - √Answer :A. The resident complains of pain and burning. Quiz :What is the best source of information about the care a NA needs to give a resident. A. The resident\'s family B. The resident\'s roommate C. The resident\'s plan of care D. Other nurse aide\'s on the unit - √Answer :C. The resident\'s plan of care Quiz :A resident tells the NA that her hearing aid is not working. What should the NA do first? A. Turn up the volume B. Change the battery C. Tell the charge nurse D. Check to see that the hearing aid is turned on. - √Answer :D. Check to see that the hearing aid is turned on Quiz :While making rounds at 3:00 a.m. a NA hears a resident crying softly. How should the NA respond? A. Tell the resident that everything will be better in the morning. B. Tell the resident that everything is fine and to cheer up. C. Pretend not to notice that the resident is crying. D. Ask the resident what is wrong. - √Answer :D. Ask the resident what is wrong Quiz :A resident is being discharged from the nursing home. He tells the NA that he feels worried about the change. What is the NA\'s most helpful response? A. Encourage the resident to talk about his feelings. B. Tell the resident not to worry as things will work out fine. C. Tell the resident that he should be happy to leave the nursing home. D. Suggest to the resident that his worries will go away if he ignores them. - √Answer :A. Encourage the resident to talk about his feelings. Quiz :A NA is called away from a resident\'s bedside. When the NA returns, the resident screams, \"I\'m too old and too sick to be left alone.\" How should the NA respond? A. \"You\'re fine. Don\'t carry on so.\" B. \"I understand, but I have other things to do.\" C. \"Why don\'t you just forget it and rest awhile?\" D. \"I\'m sorry I had to leave. Can I help you now?\" - √Answer :D. \"Im sorry I had to leave. Can I help you now?\" Quiz :A NA is cleaning a resident\'s closet. He finds moldy food and throws it away. The resident shouts, \"Leave my food alone.\" What is the best response by the NA? A. \"Why are you saving this food? Do you get hungry between meals?\" B. \"You should eat all your meals, so that you are not hungry later on.\" C. \"Hiding food is against health laws.\" D. \"This moldy food smells awful.\" - √Answer :A. \"Why are you saving this food? Do you get hungry between meals?\" Quiz :A NA observes that a new resident is upset and frightened while getting ready for bed. The resident tells the NA that a dark room frightens her. What is the NA\'s best response? A. \"Darkness can\'t hurt you.\" B. \"As old as you are, you should not be afraid.\" C. \"You will soon get used to sleeping in the dark.\" D. \"I will leave the door open so the light can come in.\" - √Answer :D. \"I will leave the door open so the light can come in.\" Quiz :A NA is assisting a resident with lunch. The resident grabs his throat and cannot speak. What should the NA do first? A. Offer the resident a drink. B. Perform the Heimlich maneuver. C. Place the resident on the floor and elevate his feet. D. Keep the resident warm by putting on a blanket on him. - √Answer :B. Perform the Heimlich maneuver. Quiz :A NA realizes from the assignment sheet, that a resident has not had a bowel movement for more than 3 days. What should the NA do? A. Ignore the problem. B. Give the resident an enema. C. Report the finding to the charge nurse. D. Sit the resident on the toilet until he has a bowel movement. - √Answer :C. Report the finding to the charge nurse. Quiz :A resident has had a stroke and has weakness on her right side. Where should the NA stand when helping the resident walk? A. On the resident\'s right side. B. On the resident\'s left side. C. In front of the resident D. Behind the resident - √Answer :B. On the resident\'s left side. Quiz :A resident is grieving over the recent death of her husband. How can the NA best offer support to the resident? A. Leave the resident alone as much as possible. B. Encourage the resident to express her feelings. C. Change the subject when the resident speaks about her husband. D. Tell the resident about the NA\'s own experiences with death. - √Answer :B. Encourage the resident to express her feelings. Quiz :A NA is assigned to care for a resident who has wandered over another unit. What is the NA\'S most helpful response, when the NA brings the resident back? A. \"Let me walk with you.\" B. \"How did you get over here?\" C. \"Don\'t you know where you belong?\" D. \"Don\'t you realize I have a lot to do?\" - √Answer :A. \"Let me walk with you.\" Quiz :A resident has cold and is using tissues for his nose. There are used tissues on the resident\'s bed, floor, and bedside stand. What should the NA do to control the spread of infection? A. Report the resident\'s behavior to the resident council. B. Ask the resident to throw his used tissues in the toilet. C. Pick up the used tissues in the resident\'s room once a day. D. Attach a paper bag to the resident\'s bed and ask him to put the used tissues in it. - √Answer :D. Attach a paper bag to the resident\'s bed and ask him to put the used tissues in it. Quiz :A resident tells a NA he is going to kill himself. What should the NA do? A. Nothing, because people who threaten suicide usually do not kill themselves. B. Call the resident\'s family and ask them to come and sit with him. C. Tell the resident that things are not as bas as they seem. D. Stay with the resident and call for help. - √Answer :D. Stay with the resident and call for help. Quiz :A NA sees the charge nurse swallow medication that belongs to a resident. What should the NA do? A. Ignore the incident because the charge nurse might get the NA fired. B. Tell the resident\'s family that the charge nurse is stealing medication. C. Report the incident to the administrator or nursing supervisor. D. Suggest the nurse get help immediately. - √Answer :C. Report the incident to the administrator or nursing supervisor. Quiz :The NA is to obtain a resident\'s weight. The NA should A. Ask if the resident remembers his/her last weight B. Ask when the resident last ate food or drank fluid C. Wait until after the resident has a bowel movement D. Check what scale is usually used for this resident - √Answer :D. Check what scale is usually used for this resident (The NA should weigh the resident using the same scale each time as scales may differ by one or more pounds) Quiz :While watching the residents in the dining room, a NA notices that a resident is eating very little lunch. It is most important that the NA A. Check if the resident was snacking before the meal B. Ask if the resident would like something else to eat C. Remind the resident that dinner is several hours away D. Check when the resident last had a bowel movement - √Answer :B. Ask if the resident would like something else to eat Quiz :A resident reports having a very large bowel movement two days ago. What should the NA do first? A. Report this change to the charge nurse B. Ask if this is a normal pattern for the resident\'s body C. Suggest the resident drink more water and increase foods with fiber D. Check if the resident is getting a medication to help with bowel movements. - √Answer :B. Ask if this is a normal pattern for the resident\'s body (Establishing a normal bowel elimination pattern is an important part of resident care) Quiz :While receiving personal care in bed, a resident begins to have a seizure. The NA should A. Hold the resident down to reduce injury B. Keep the airway open and prepare to do CPR C. Call the charge nurse and remain with the resident D. Place a lounge blade between the resident\'s teeth - √Answer :C. Call the charge nurse and remain with the resident Quiz :A resident, who is usually alert and oriented, is having difficulty remembering where he is today. What should the NA do first? A. Increase the resident\'s fluids since dehydration causes confusion B. Consider that some memory loss is a normal part of aging C. Ask where the resident believes he is D. Report the change to the charge nurse - √Answer :D. Report the change to the charge nurse Quiz :A resident wears a hand splint. Which observation should the nurse aide report to the nurse immediately? A. The resident\'s fingers are cold and blue in color B. The splint was removed as scheduled in the case plan. C. The resident asks to have the splint removed for a few minutes D. The resident asks the NA to reposition the arm with the splint. - √Answer :A. The resident\'s fingers are cold and blue in color. Quiz :A resident who is wearing a hearing aid keeps asking the NA to repeat information. Which of the following actions should the NA do first? A. Speak loudly and directly into the hearing aid B. Check that the hearing air is in the correct ear C. Ask when the hearing aid battery was replaced. D. Make sure the hearing air is turned on - √Answer :D. Make sure the hearing aid is turned on Quiz :The use of physical restraint helps A. Control a resident\'s behavior B. Protect the resident from injury C. Make staff members\' jobs easier D. Decrease how often staff need to check the resident - √Answer :B. Protect the resident from injury. Quiz :A resident must have assistance to walk. When leaving the resident in the resident\'s room, what must the NA do before leaving the room? A. Turn on the resident\'s television B. Make sure the resident\'s bedpan is within reach C. Place the call light where the resident can reach it. D. Say the resident, \"Remember that you need help to walk.\" - √Answer :C. Place the call light where the resident can reach it. Quiz :A charge nurse asks a NA to perform a task that is not part of the NA\'s scope of practice. What should the NA do? A. Consider if the task can be performed another way B. Provide the care and perform the task as best as possible C. Contact the ombudsman\'s office since resident\'s rights may be violated D. Refuse to perform the task and explain it is not within the NA\'s role. - √Answer :D. Refuse to perform the task and explain it is not within the NA\'s role. Quiz :The purpose of a gait or transfer belt is to A. Limit physical contact with ill residents who are transferred or walked B. Protect the NA\'s back when walking or transferring a resident =. C. Help steady and support a resident when transferring or walking. D. Allow residents to transfer or walk independently - √Answer :C. Help steady and support a resident when transferring or walking Quiz :A resident who must stay in bed is at risk for developing A. Dementia B. Arthritis C. Footdrop D. Parkinson\'s disease - √Answer :C. Footdrop Quiz :When feeding a resident, the NA notices that the resident keeps coughing after each drink of fluids. What is the appropriate response by the NA A. Give the resident more time to swallow B. Keep the amount of fluid small by using a spoon to give fluids C. Add thickener to the fluid and see if it helps stop the coughing. D. Stop the feeding and report the coughing to the change nurse right away. - √Answer :D. Stop the feeding and report the coughing to the charge nurse right away. Quiz :When a resident is unable to stand, the resident\'s height is generally obtained by A. Having coworkers hold the resident upright to allow for the measurement B. Adding the legs, chest, and neck/head to determine the height C. Asking the resident\'s height and subtracting an inch for age-related shrinkage D. Taking the measurement form head to heels while the resident is flat in bed - √Answer :D. Take the measurement from head to heels while the resident is flat in bed. Quiz :A NA enters a room to help the resident to the bathroom. A trash can in the room is on fire. What should the NA do first? A. Use the resident\'s pitcher of water to put out the fire. B. Open the window to get the smoke out of the room. C. Yell \"Fire!\" along with the room number. D. Remove the resident from the room. - √Answer :D. Remove the resident from the room. Quiz :The heart is an important muscle for which body system? A. Urinary B. Musculoskeletal C. Circulatory D. Digestive - √Answer :C. Circulatory Quiz :A resident reports that his wrist watch is missing. The NA should ask A. If the resident thinks someone took it. B. If the resident has checked the lost and found box C. Who was assigned to the resident on the previous shift D. For permission to help look around the resident\'s room - √Answer :D. For permission to help look around the resident\'s room Quiz :Which of the following should be reported to the charge nurse immediately? A. A resident\'s change in appetite B. A resident\'s complaint of chest pain C. A resident who refuses to take a scheduled tub bath D. A resident who wanders is found napping in another resident\'s bed - √Answer :B. A resident\'s complaint of chest pain Quiz :While eating lunch, hot tea splashes on a resident\'s hand. The NA\'s first response should be to A. Quickly move the resident to the nurses\' station B. Ask the resident how badly the burned area hurts C. Wet a towel or napkin with cool water and place against the injured area D. Apply antibiotic ointment to the burned area and then cover with a bandage - √Answer :C. Wet a towel or napkin with cool water and place against the injured area Quiz :A few minutes before the end of the shift, a resident calls and whispers to the NA, \"I had an accident. I wet myself.\" What should the NA do? A. Explain that the next shift will assist the resident in a short time B. Remove any wet clothing and place the resident on a dry underpad C. Ask if the resident feels very uncomfortable D. Provide incontinent care to the resident. - √Answer :D. Provide incontinent care to the resident Quiz :A NA finds a resident who has a history of falls lying on the floor in the resident\'s room. The resident is crying and says, \"I fell again.\" What should the nurse aide do first? A. Call for help while keeping the resident calm. B. Check for injuries while asking how the resident fell. C. Place a pillow under the resident\'s head and cover with a blanket. D. Consider if the resident is trying top get attention. - √Answer :A. Call for help while keeping the resident calm. Quiz :The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) is important to the nurse aide because it A. Allows residents to carry health care from the hospital to the nursing home. B. Provides for insurance coverage for residents and health care workers C. Identifies protected health information that must remain confidential D. Provides accountability for care offered across health care settings - √Answer :C. Identifies protected health information that must remain confidential Quiz :The NA can help the resident have regular bowel movements by A. Making sure the resident gets a lot of rest B. Providing a routine time for the resident to use the toilet C. Giving the resident cereal for breakfast every morning D. Keeping a bedpan within reach while the resident is in bed - √Answer :B. Providing a routine time for the resident to use the toilet Quiz :When a resident has an indwelling catheter, the NA should expect that the resident\'s care plan will include A. Limiting activity by keeping the resident on bedrest B. Emptying the urinary drainage bag every two hours C. Keeping the area where the catheter enters the body clean D. Toileting the resident every two hours for bladder retraining - √Answer :C. Keeping the area where the catheter enters the body clean Quiz :The first step a NA should take when discovering a fire is to A. Check how quickly the fire is spreading B. Remove any residents near the fire C. Throw a blanket over the flames D. Pull the alarm - √Answer :B. Remove any residents near the fire Quiz :To help prevent residents who are confused from accidentally leaving the nursing home, the nursing home may A. block exit doors B. Restrain residents C. Place large stop signs on doors D. Keep confused residents in their rooms - √Answer :C. Place large stop signs on doors Quiz :A resident is being showered while sitting on a shower chair. The resident says, \"I feel weak. I think I\'m going to faint.\" The NA\'s immediate concerns are calling for help and A. Making sure the water temperature is proper B. Getting the resident back to her room right away C. Finishing the shower quickly by washing only soiled areas D. Keeping the resident safe and comfortable - √Answer :D. Keeping the resident safe and comfortable Quiz :When going to take routine vitals signs, the NA discovers that a minister is praying with the resident. The NA should A. Ask how long the minister plans to visit D. Explain politely that it is time to take vital signs C. Check if the resident is praying before interrupting D. Wait to take the vital signs after the minister has left - √Answer :D. Wait to take the vital signs after the minister has left Quiz :What should the NA do with a used disposable razor? A. Throw the razor away in the trash can B. Place the razor in a sharps container immediately C. Clean, rinse, and dry the razor so it can be used again D. Wrap the razor in a paper towel until it can be thrown away - √Answer :B. Place the razor in a sharps container immediately Quiz :A resident with a feeding tube is scheduled for a shower. The resident\'s feeding tube is connected to a pump. Which of the following is the appropriate response by the nurse aide? A. Disconnect the feeding tube temporarily to give the shower B. Protect the pump with a plastic bag before bringing into the shower room C. Ask the charge nurse for assistance with the feeding pump D. Give the resident a bed bath since the resident has a feeding tube - √Answer :C. Ask the charge nurse for assistance with the feeding pump Quiz :A resident with an indwelling catheter says, \"I need to urinate.\" Which of the following is the best response by the NA? A. Check to see if the tubing is kinked and draining properly B. Report to the charge nurse that the resident is very confused C. Remind the resident this is important since a catheter is in place D. Tell the resident to try to urinate since the urine will collect in the bag - √Answer :A. Check to see if the tubing is kinked and draining properly Quiz :To prevent skin tears or shearing when moving the resident, the nurse aide should A. Wear gloves to reduce friction against the skin B. Avoid pulling or sliding the resident when moved C. Tell the resident to be careful and follow directions D. Ask the resident to keep arms held over the resident\'s head - √Answer :B. Avoid pulling or sliding the resident when moved Quiz :A resident must stay in bed for long periods of time. Which of the following will best prevent the resident from developing pressure ulcers A. Put hand rolls in the resident\'s hands B. Avoid raising the head of the resident\'s bed. C. Turn and position the resident according to schedule D. Provide range of motion (ROM) exercises every two hours - √Answer :C. Turn and position the resident according to schedule Quiz :A resident has an indwelling urinary catheter. When the resident sits in a wheelchair, where should the NA place the drainage bag? A. On the floor directly next to the wheelchair, positioned well below the resident\'s bladder B. Tucked at the resident\'s side of the chair to keep the drainage bag level with the resident\'s bladder C. Hung from back of the wheelchair so that it is out of the resident\'s view and above the bladder D. Attached to the seat of the wheelchair, positioned below the level of the resident\'s bladder - √Answer :D. Attached to the seat of the wheelchair, positioned below the level of the resident\'s bladder Quiz :When helping admit a new resident, the NA notices the resident\'s right-sided weakness from a stroke. The resident asks for help to the bathroom. Before assisting the resident, the NA should A. Ask how the resident went to the bathroom at home B. Ask the resident to wait until the care plan is completed C. Get instructions from the nurse about how to toilet the resident D. Help the resident to the bathroom immediately, supporting the right-side - √Answer :C. Get instructions from the nurse about how to toilet the resident Quiz :A resident is admitted to the nursing home for rehabilitation after a stroke. The plan is for the resident to stay only a short time, before returning home. Which of the following shows the best support of the resident\'s needs? A. Provide total care for the resident B. Set high standards for the resident\'s achievements C. Help the resident focus on even small accomplishments D. Remind the resident that she will be happier when she is home. - √Answer :C. Help the resident focus on even small accomplishments Quiz :While helping the resident to get dressed, the NA observes that the resident\'s breathing is faster. The resident says she feels tired. What should be the NA\'s first action? A. dress the resident quickly B. Check the resident\'s vital signs C. Stop the dressing to let the resident rest D. Go to find a nurse to check the resident - √Answer :C. Stop the dressing to let the resident rest Quiz :Which of the following describes an important requirement when providing colostomy care? A. Use sterile technique when providing care B. Wear gloves for Standard Precautions C. Avoid cleansing skin near the stoma D. Position the resident on the side - √Answer :B. Wear gloves for Standard Precautions Quiz :A resident falls from her chair when she has a seizure. Before the nurse arrives, the seizure is finished and the NA observes the resident is breathing. What should the NA do next? A. Get the emergency cart B. Turn the resident onto her side C. Check if the resident is able to talk D. Help the resident back into the chair - √Answer :B. Turn the resident onto her side Quiz :While helping in the dining room, the NA notices a male resident in distress holding his throat. The NA believes the resident may be choking. After calling for help, the NA\'s next action should be to A. Check the resident\'s ABCs B. Ask if the resident can talk C. Provide an abdominal thrust D. Lower the resident to the floor - √Answer :A. Ask if the resident can talk Quiz :Which foods are found on a high protein diet? A. Pasta and rice B. Meat and eggs C. Fruits and vegetables D. Whole grains and milk products - √Answer :B. Meat and eggs Quiz :\"Sundowning\" is a term used to describe when residents A. Take short naps throughout the day B. Show signs of Alzheimer\'s at a younger age C. Prefer to go to bed earlier in the evening D. Become restless and agitated late in the day - √Answer :D. Become restless and agitated late in the day Quiz :A NA walks into a resident\'s room and finds a resident on the floor. The resident says, \"I fell down and I cannot move my arm. \"What should be the NA\'s next action? A. Help the resident to a sitting position on the floor B. Ask the resident to stay still while the na calls for help C. Ask the resident to describe the pain and how the fall happenedl D. Support the injured arm by placing a pillow under the arm and shoulder - √Answer :B. Ask if the resident stay a while the na calls for help Quiz :Which of the following is the best example of using reality orientation for a resident with early dementia? A. \"Your son plans to visit today at 2:00 p.m.\" B. \"You are in the nursing home. I am here to help you.\" C. This is your daughter Anna. Do you remember her?\" D. Look at the time. Lunch is in 30 minutes. Are you feeling hungry?\" - √Answer :D. \"Look at the time. Lunch is in 30 minutes. Are you feeling hungry?\" Quiz :Which of the following best describes daily routine needs of residents with dementia? A. It is important that the resident\'s day be kept full of activities B. Changing daily routine is often helpful to residents with dementia C. Providing opportunities for activity and periods for rest is important D. Following a strict schedule is required to decrease confusion - √Answer :C. Providing opportunities for activity and periods for rest is important Quiz :A resident usually responds verbally to the NA\'s greetings, but this morning the resident seems to be having trouble waking up. The resident is not talking but is breathing and warm. The NA\'s next action should be to A. Try to wake the resident again in a few more minutes B. Speak louder to make sure the resident can hear C. Wipe the resident\'s face with a cool washcloth D. Call for the charge nurse immediately - √Answer :D. Call for the charge nurse immediately