When providing oral care to the unconscious or conscious resident, the CNA should brush all the following areas except:
Teeth
Gums
Lips
Tongue
Correct Answer :
C. Lips
Related Questions
Where is the best location for the physical therapist to stand when ambulating a resident who has experienced a stroke?
On the residents affected side
Behind the resident
On the residents unaffected side
In front of the resident
A nursing assistant can help meet the residents spiritual needs by which of the following?
Telling the resident about his or her beliefs
Letting the resident know that the resident is not to talk about his or her beliefs
Allowing the resident to share his or her beliefs
Inviting someone from your church to talk to the resident
Which of the following is an example of an assistive device?
Cane
Walker
Wheelchair
All of the above
What is the best response of the CNA when a resident requests that his or her toenails be trimmed?
The CNA cleans and trims the toenails.
The CNA notifies the nurse of the residents request so the nurse can contact the podiatrist.
The CNA informs the nurse that it is time for him to cut his toenails.
The CNA provides the resident with nail clippers.
Which of the following health-care team members is responsible for carrying out the medical plan under the supervision of the Registered Nurse?
Physician
Nursing Assistant
Licensed Practical Nurse
Physical Therapist
When the nursing assistant is communicating with a resident who is suffering from memory loss, which of the following constitutes appropriate communication skills?
Sitting beside the resident and listening to him or her.
Ignoring the resident and continuing to work.
Laughing at what the resident is saying.
Asking the resident not to talk nonsense.
A CNA is reviewing a patients diet during shift change. Which of the following actions would be indicated for a resident who has difficulty sleeping?
Allow the resident to drink fluids until he or she is ready to go to bed.
Offer tea and coffee after 6 p.m.
Encourage residents to drink only caffeine-free beverages later in the day.
Offer sodas with dinner.
What is the best position for the CNA to use in order to prevent injury to his or her back or neck while bathing a resident?
Move as close to the resident as possible.
Work from the foot of the bed.
Raise the bed to a comfortable level.
Stand on the residents weak side.
What should a nursing assistant do when he or she recognizes that a resident is not eating enough?
Offer dietary supplements as prescribed.
Administer vitamins to the resident.
Provide an additional tray.
Tell the nurse.
According to Elizabeth K�bler-Ross, the first stage of grief is
Denial
Acceptance
Anger
Bargaining
What should the nursing assistant do when he or she discovers a resident has edema?
Carefully clean the area.
Place compression stockings on the resident.
Notify the nurse.
Do nothing.
What is the most important action the CNA can perform to prevent the spread of infections?
Wearing gloves
Adhering to precautions
Encouraging residents to bathe everyday
Hand washing
Which is the definition of a resident who becomes more confused each day during evening hours or after dark?
Alzheimers disease
Dementia
Psychosis
Sundowners Syndrome
Which of the following is the most appropriate skin care for a resident who is on nasal oxygen?
Place Vaseline around the nostrils.
Clean the nostrils with soap and water every two hours.
Make sure to check the pressure areas and reposition tubing every two hours.
Use petroleum jelly a couple of times a day.
Residents might experience which of the following due to decreased intestinal motility?
Liquid stools
Increased stools
Constipation
Increased appetite
Select the best definition for restorative nursing.
Helping to regain strength
Promoting well-being
Increasing self-care ability
All of the above
A fellow nursing assistant comes to work under the influence of marijuana. As a member of the health-care team, what is the best action of the nursing assistant?
Inform the nurse immediately.
Ignore it.
Tell the nursing assistant to get help.
Give the nursing assistant coffee to drink.
What is the best way to improve communication with a resident who is 100% deaf?
An amplified phone system
A loud voice
Reduced noise
Pen and paper
What is the best use of restraints?
To protect the resident from harm
As a punishment
To decrease time spent attending to the resident
To keep the resident out of the way
What complication should be reported immediately to the nurse?
Incontinence
Difficulty breathing
Weak leg
Increased hunger
While trimming a residents nails, you accidently cut his or her finger. This is considered which of the following legal terms?
Physical abuse
Negligence
Malpractice
Assault
When the CNA washes a patient's hair, the best way to keep it from tangling and matting is to
Trim the hair.
Wash and condition hair daily.
Brush or comb hair daily.
Place hats on the patient's head in between washes.
Which of the following is not a step in attaining a radial pulse?
Place the fat pads of your finger over the groove in the wrist.
Use a watch with a second hand or one with a digital readout for the procedure.
Lightly press against the radial bone.
To obtain the pulse rate, count the beat for 10 secs and then multiply by 6.
Which position is correct for the CNA who is assisting a resident from a chair to the bed?
Standing to the side of the resident, placing the hands under the residents armpits, and lifting
Moving the resident to the edge of the chair; then, standing with feet apart, bending the knees and placing the arms under the residents arms and lifting
Moving the resident to the edge of the chair; then, standing with feet apart, bending the knees, placing the forearms under the residents arms and lifting
Facing the resident, feet apart, apply the gait belt to the resident, and lifting the resident via the gait belt.
18. Which statement is true regarding the rights of a residents religious beliefs?
Employees are to impose their religious beliefs on the residents.
Employees are never to discuss religious beliefs with residents.
Residents have a right to practice their own religious beliefs.
Family members are responsible to bring the religious leaders in to speak to the residents.
Which health-care team member is responsible for locating resources to manage resident care?
Nurse
Social Worker
Nurse Assistant
Physician
Which muscles are injured most often when a nursing assistant does not use proper body mechanics?
Back muscles
Shoulder muscles
Neck muscles
Leg muscles
Select the appropriate action by the nursing assistant that demonstrates adherence to the residents right to privacy.
When assisting the resident onto the bedside commode, the nursing assistant forgets to close the curtains.
While the resident is talking on the phone, the nursing assistant stands beside the resident.
Before beginning a procedure, the nursing assistant closes the curtains.
When dressing the resident, the nursing assistant does not provide adequate clothing.
What action by the CNA is acceptable when a resident has his or her room door open?
Knock before entering.
Walk in and ask the resident if he or she meant to leave it open.
Ask the nurse to tell the resident to close the door.
Wait till the patient exits the room before going in.
Which of the following actions is a violation of the residents right to privacy and security?
Removing the residents clothes from his or her room without permission
Asking the residents permission to give the resident a bath
Gently waking the resident for breakfast
Offering the resident the opportunity to wash his or her face and brush his or her teeth before serving breakfast.