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CNA Examination Practice Quiz Notes

Mar 3, 2025

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Lecture Notes: CNA Examination Practice Quiz

Introduction

Presenter: Nurse Unit from Florida Training Academy
Purpose: Practice quiz for the CNA examination
Congratulations to those who have already passed their exams

Question 1: Assisting a Resident in the Shower

Question: How to assist a resident with difficulty standing?
Options:
- A: Use a shower stool (Correct)
- B: Hold them upright
- C: Use a handheld shower head
- D: Give a sponge bath
Key Point: Shower stool provides stability, reduces fall risk
Additional Info: In hospitals, may need a doctor's order for showering; wrap IV lines

Question 2: Positioning with a Nasogastric Tube

Question: How to position a patient with an NG tube to prevent aspiration?
Options:
- A: Flat on back
- B: Fowler's position (Correct)
- C: Supine position
- D: Trendelenburg position
Key Point: Fowler's position reduces aspiration risk

Question 3: Proper Body Mechanics

Question: Importance of proper body mechanics when moving patients?
Options:
- A: Avoid injury to patient
- B: Reduce time and effort
- C: Comply with regulations
- D: Prevent muscle strain to healthcare worker (Correct)
Key Point: Prevent injury to self, use legs not back

Question 4: Measuring Blood Pressure

Question: What action to avoid for accurate BP reading?
Options:
- A: Arm at heart level
- B: Proper cuff size
- C: Sit quietly before measurement
- D: Over clothing (Incorrect) (Correct response to avoid)
Key Point: Avoid measuring over clothing or materials

Question 5: Sign of Hypoglycemia

Question: Signs of hypoglycemia in diabetics?
Options:
- A: Diaphoresis (Correct)
- B: Bradycardia
- C: Hyperactivity
- D: Polyurea
Key Point: Diaphoresis (sweating) indicates low blood sugar

Question 6: Assisting with Hair Brushing

Question: Tool for resident with limited hand strength?
Options:
- A: Regular hairbrush
- B: Wide tooth comb with built-up handle (Correct)
- C: Electric hairbrush
- D: Small travel-size comb
Key Point: Wide tooth comb with built-up handle for better grip

Question 7: Action if a Patient is Lightheaded

Question: First action if a patient feels lightheaded?
Options:
- A: Administer nitroglycerin
- B: Reassure and stay with them
- C: Call for help immediately (Correct)
- D: Take vital signs
Key Point: Call for help to ensure safety

Question 8: Purpose of Anti-Embolism Stockings

Question: Primary purpose of anti-embolism stockings?
Options:
- A: Provide warmth
- B: Support weak muscles
- C: Reduce swelling
- D: Promote venous return, prevent blood clots (Correct)
Key Point: Promotes blood circulation, prevents clots

Question 9: Assisting After Surgery

Question: Important safety measure during ambulation after surgery?
Options:
- A: Provide pain medication
- B: Ensure socks are worn
- C: Use a gait belt for support (Correct)
- D: Encourage quick movement
Key Point: Use of gait belt prevents falls

Question 10: Tasks with a Urinary Catheter

Question: Appropriate task for CNA with urinary catheter?
Options:
- A: Insert catheter
- B: Measure and record urine output (Correct)
- C: Irrigate catheter
- D: Remove catheter
Key Point: Measure and record urine output

Question 11: Patient Found on the Floor

Question: First action when finding a patient on the floor?
Options:
- A: Assess breathing and pulse
- B: Help back to bed
- C: Scold the resident
- D: Report to nurse
- E: A and D (Correct)
Key Point: Assess patient and report

Question 12: Best Source of Dietary Fiber

Question: Best source of dietary fiber?
Options:
- A: Chicken breast
- B: White rice
- C: Apple with skin (Correct)
- D: Ice cream
Key Point: Apple with skin is high in fiber

Question 13: Symptoms of UTI

Question: Symptoms indicating UTI?
Options:
- A: High fever
- B: Hematuria (Correct)
- C: Constipation
- D: Decreased thirst
Key Point: Blood in urine suggests UTI

Question 14: Agitated Patient with Alzheimer's

Question: Intervention for agitated patient with Alzheimer's?
Options:
- A: Restrain patient
- B: Administer medication
- C: Leave alone
- D: Use calm and reassuring approach (Correct)
Key Point: Calm approach helps de-escalate

Question 15: Patient with NPO Status

Question: Action for patient with NPO status?
Options:
- A: Remove water pitcher (Correct)
- B: Provide clear fluids
- C: Offer ice chips
- D: Encourage small meals
Key Point: Remove water to adhere to NPO

Question 16: Performing Perineal Care

Question: Direction for perineal care for female patient?
Options:
- A: Front to back (Correct)
- B: Back to front
- C: Side to side
- D: Circular motion
Key Point: Wipe front to back to prevent infection

Question 17: Passive Range of Motion

Question: Key principle for passive ROM?
Options:
- A: Perform quickly
- B: Force joints
- C: Support the joint (Correct)
- D: Once a day
Key Point: Support joints to prevent injury

Question 18: Bowel Training Program

Question: Purpose of bowel training program?
Options:
- A: Use laxatives
- B: Regular bowel routine (Correct)
- C: Increase frequency
- D: Enhance fiber intake
Key Point: Establish regular bowel routine

Question 19: Minimizing Aspiration Risk

Question: How to minimize aspiration risk in dysphagia?
Options:
- A: Large bites
- B: Lying down
- C: Thin liquids
- D: Small bites, chew thoroughly (Correct)
Key Point: Small bites reduce aspiration risk

Question 20: Communicating with Hearing Loss

Question: Best method to communicate with hearing loss?
Options:
- A: Speak loudly and quickly
- B: Communication board (Correct)
- C: Write instructions
- D: High pitch voice
Key Point: Communication board aids clarity

Question 21: Low Sodium Diet

Question: Food to avoid on low sodium diet?
Options:
- A: Fresh fruits
- B: Plain rice
- C: Canned soup (Correct)
- D: Fresh vegetables
Key Point: Canned soup is high in sodium

Question 22: Managing Edema in CHF

Question: Intervention for edema in CHF?
Options:
- A: Encourage fluids
- B: Regular diet
- C: Elevate legs (Correct)
- D: Restrict activity
Key Point: Elevating legs reduces edema

Question 23: Dark and Concentrated Urine

Question: Likely cause of dark, concentrated urine?
Options:
- A: Dehydration (Correct)
- B: UTI
- C: Diabetes
- D: High protein
Key Point: Dehydration causes concentration

Question 24: Managing Vomiting

Question: Response to vomiting while lying?
Options:
- A: Panic
- B: Tongue depressor
- C: Turn on side (Correct)
- D: Prop up
Key Point: Turn on side to protect airway

Question 25: Responsibility Pre-Surgery

Question: CNA responsibility pre-surgery?
Options:
- A: Explain procedure
- B: Ensure NPO and chart with patient (Correct)
- C: Start IV
- D: Administer meds
Key Point: Ensure NPO, chart accompanies patient

Conclusion

Encouragement for those taking the CNA exam
Reminder of resources available at sling.com for additional practice
Closing remarks and support from Nurse Unit

These notes capture the key points and correct answers from the practice quiz session led by Nurse Unit, providing a clear study resource for CNA exam candidates.

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