Illinois CNA State exam D
What part of the hand washing procedure gets rid of
germs/pathogens? - CORRECT ANSWER Friction
How do you prevent skin from becoming reddened? -
CORRECT ANSWER keep the skin clean and dry
When do you label a specimen container from an isolation
room? - CORRECT ANSW...
What part of the hand washing procedure gets rid of
germs/pathogens? - CORRECT ANSWER Friction
How do you prevent skin from becoming reddened? -
CORRECT ANSWER keep the skin clean and dry
When do you label a specimen container from an isolation
room? - CORRECT ANSWER Before the container is
taken out of the room
The resident complaints of arm pain. The nurse asks you
to administer a hot soak to the arm. Why? - CORRECT
ANSWER To increase circulation to the area
A nurse assistant in a long term facility is preparing to
provide indwelling catheter care to a male patient. Prior to
beginning the procedure, the NA must - CORRECT
ANSWER don disposable gloves
When collecting a stool specimen from a resident, the
nurse assistant must take stool from - CORRECT
ANSWER two different location in the bowel movement
Sarah, a NA working in along term care facility is asked to
assist the charge nurse with port mortem care for Mr.
Bright. The first information she needs from the charge
,nurse is - CORRECT ANSWER If the family wishes to
vies the body
When preparing to give a back massage, what should the
nurse assistant do before applying on the medical lotion to
the resident's skin? - CORRECT ANSWER Inspect the
area of skin to be massage for signs of skin breakdown
When feeding a resident, who chooses what he or she is
fed next? - CORRECT ANSWER The resident
What is it called when you see someone else commit an
unsafe action, or harm or put a resident in danger and you
do not report it? - CORRECT ANSWER Aiding and
abetting
What should a CNA do if they smell alcohol on the breath
of a coworker? - CORRECT ANSWER Tell the nurse
There are 4 resident call lights on, which one is the
biggest emergency that the nurse needs to be told about?
- CORRECT ANSWER a. Resident is thirsty
b. Resident needs to urinate
c. Resident has been sitting in the wheelchair a long time
and wants to go back to bed
Answer:
d. Resident who has shortness of breath
A resident has respirations of 32bpm. What is the medical
term for this? - CORRECT ANSWER Tachypnea
, A resident is complaining of a headache, sissiness and his
skin is cold and clammy. They are probably experiencing
what condition? - CORRECT ANSWER Hypoglycemia -
"Warm and dry - Blood sugar High" "Cold and clammy-Eat
some candy"
What is the main focus for the resident in RESTORATIVE
CARE? - CORRECT ANSWER The resident's abilities
and strengths
How do you transport someone in a geriatric chair? -
CORRECT ANSWER Push it like a wheelchair
After a resident is discharged, what is the procedure called
that the CNA does when cleaning a room? Wen cleaning a
whirlpool bath, what do you do? - CORRECT ANSWER
Disinfection NOT Sterilization
A CNA finds a frayed cord on the call light. What should
she do? - CORRECT ANSWER Call maintenance.
Don't try an fix it. Don't use until it is fixed. Maintenance is
in charge of electrical equipment and problems.
A CNA checks a resident's blood pressure and gets a
reading of 160/94. What should she do next? - CORRECT
ANSWER Recheck the BP and report it to the nurse.
A resident gets a call while they are at an activity, what
should you do? - CORRECT ANSWER Take a
message and have the resident call back later.
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