Certified Nursing Assistant Exam 5 (NURSA:1105 College
of Dupage Summer 2024) Questions With Complete
Solutions
________ is an accident or violent act that injures the skin,
mucous membranes, bones, and organs Correct Answer
Traume
________ is the amount (percent) of hemoglobin containing
oxygen. Correct Answer Oxygen concentration
_________ is key to preventing orthostatic hypotension.
Correct Answer Slowly changing positions
_________ is the only treatment for a cataract Correct Answer
Surgery
__________ is a touch reading and writing system that uses
raised dots. Correct Answer Braille
__________ keep the weight of top linens off the feet and toes
Correct Answer Bed cradles
__________ range-of-motion exercises are done by the person
Correct Answer Active
A bluish color to the skin, lips, mucous membranes, and nail
beds is...
a. Dyspnea
b. Cannula
c. Cyanosis
,d. Oxygen Concentration Correct Answer Cyanosis
A bony prominence is ________. Correct Answer An area
where the bone sticks out or projects from the flat surface of the
body
A cane is held
a. At waist level
b. On the strong side
c. On the weak side
d. On either side Correct Answer On the strong side
A care plan includes the following Which should you question?
a. Re-position the person every 2 hours.
b. Scrub the skin during bathing
c. Apply lotion to dry areas
d. Keep linens clean, dry, and wrinkle-free Correct Answer
Scrub the skin during bathing
A contracture is
a. The loss of muscle strength from inactivity
b. A decrease in the size of a muscle
c. A blood clot in the muscle
d. The lack of joint mobility from shortening of a muscle
Correct Answer The lack of joint mobility from shortening of a
muscle
A diabetic foot ulcer is Correct Answer An open wound on the
foot caused by complications from diabetes
,A frame placed on the bed and over the person to keep top
linens off the feet is a
a. Bed cradle
b. Heel elevator
c. Flotation pad
d. Trochanter roll Correct Answer Bed cradle
A hearing aid
a. Corrects a hearing problem
b. Makes sounds louder
c. Makes speech clearer
d. Lowers background noise Correct Answer Makes sounds
louder
A hearing aid does not seem to be working. Your first action is
to
a. See if it is turned on
b. Wash it with soap and water
c. Have it repaired
d. Remove the batteries Correct Answer See if it is turned on
A hot soak involves Correct Answer Putting a body part into
water
A nurse asks you to apply a hot pack. Which should you
question?
a. Check that the pack's temperature is at least 110 degrees
Fahrenheit (43.3 degrees Celcius)
b. Place the pack in a cover
c. Secure the pack in place with ties
, d. Check the person for complications every 5 minutes Correct
Answer Check that the pack's temperature is at least 110
degrees Fahrenheit (43.3 degrees Celcius)
A patient has a lot of pain during dressing changes. What
measure will help promote the person's comfort? Correct
Answer The nurse gives a pain-relief drug before the dressing
change. Allow time for the drug to take effect. Gently apply and
remove tape and dressings
A patient has difficulty breathing. The person prefers sitting up
and leaning over a table to breathe. This position is called
________. What can you do to increase the person's comfort?
Correct Answer The orthopneic position; place a pillow on the
table
A patient is feeling discouraged with his slow progress. Which
action is incorrect?
a. Remind the person of even small progress
b. Give support and encouragement
c. Give the person sympathy
d. Stress the person's strengths and abilities Correct Answer
Give the person sympathy
A patient is learning how to use an artificial left arm. The goal is
for the prosthesis to ________________. Correct Answer Be
like the missing arm in function and appearance
A patient is making slow progress learning how to use a transfer
board. The person tells you that he is tired and is not going to
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