CNA Exam WI Questions And Answers
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What measures should betaken assures measurement of weight accurately indicates a change in the
resident's body weight. Answer: Start with the scale balanced to zero.
Make sure the resident is not holding onto the scale
Make surety resident is not holding onto walker or cane while being weighed.
Weigh the resident on the same scale each time
According to Maslow's Hierarchy of needs, which need might a resident have difficulty meeting due to
his dependance on others for assistance with ADLs (Activities of Daily Living)? Answer: Need for
Self-Esteem
A resident has the right to refuse cares. How should a CNA respond to a resident who refuses care?
Answer: Try to be persuasive and give options. If that doesn't work:
Respect Refusal
Notify the nurse of any refusal of cares
Menopause is the time in a women's life when she has decreased blood levels of estrogen and
progesterone. What are some normal changes offing that result from this decrease? Answer: Loss of
calcium which leads to brittle bones
Menstrual Periods stop
Vaginal walls get drier and thinner
List 5 guidelines for Urinary Catheter Care Answer: 1. Make sure the drainage bag is below the
bladder or hips (prevents urine from flowing back into the bladder)
2. Keep drainage bag off of the floor
, 3. Keep tubing straight, free from kinks(if not straight urine may be prevented from draining)
4. Keep genital area clean (catheter goes all the way to the bladder and makes it easier for bacteria to
enter the body)
Which of the following is an open ended question that should be most helpful in encouraging the
resident to communicate? Answer: How do you prefer to have your breakfast?
Are you hungry for breakfast?
Do you want to east breakfast?
I will take you to breakfast now.
Correct answer: How do you prefer to have your breakfast.
List tasks which are typically not in the scope of practice for CNAs? Answer: Administering
Medication
Procedures requiring sterile technique
Diagnosing illness or prescribing treatments or meds
Informing residents or family of diagnosis or medical plans
What are the 5 right of delegation? Answer: Right Task
Right Circumstance
Right Person
Right Direction/communication
Right Supervision/Evaluation
What type of question encourages residents to communicate? Answer: Open Ended Questions
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