CNA Domain 1: Basic Nursing Skills (Quiz 2) Welcome to your CNA Practice Quizzes. Note: We designed four (4) sets of practice quizzes for this Domain. Each set has 25 questions. Domain 1 (quiz 2): Basic Nursing Skills​​​​​​​. (25 questions) Please click NEXT to start your Free CNA Practice Quizzes right away. Best of Luck! 1. CNA, Basic Nursing Skills,CNA Which statement is incorrect regarding the Heimlich maneuver? A. If the resident is coughing violently, proceed with the Heimlich maneuver immediately. B. Place your hands around the resident between the xiphoid and the umbilicus. C. To properly apply the Heimlich maneuver, make a fist with your hands. D. If you are alone and choking, you can perform the Heimlich maneuver on yourself using the back of a chair. None 2. CNA, Basic Nursing Skills,CNA A nursing assistant may help in alleviating the use of restraints on a resident using all of these suggestions except ____. A. Bringing out a restraint so the resident is reminded they will be used if the behavior continues. B. Redirect or distract a resident. C. Becoming aware of the triggers that make a resident agitated. D. Learning what activities calm a resident down. None 3. CNA, Basic Nursing Skills,CNA Transmission-based precautions are ____. A. Part of the standard-based precautions for all residents. B. Added to standard-based precautions when a resident is known or suspected of having a communicable disease C. Only used during times when an epidemic is declared. D. Not as stringent as other precautions. None 4. CNA, Basic Nursing Skills,CNA Which of these is not true about condom catheters? A. They are a treatment used to avoid urinary tract infections. B. They are internal catheters and not as effective as external catheters. C. They are more effectively used if pubic hair is removed around the area. D. They should be changed frequently. None 5. CNA, Basic Nursing Skills,CNA The medical term for a device with two soft plastic prongs that attach to a plastic tube delivering oxygen is: A. An oxygen diffuser. B. A nasal shunt. C. A nasal antihistamine. D. A nasal cannula. None 6. CNA, Basic Nursing Skills,CNA After assisting a resident onto a bedpan, it will help to make the patient more comfortable if you A. Turn on the television for distraction. B. Raise the head of the bed. C. Lower the head of the bed. D. Have a trusted loved one assist with the procedure. None 7. CNA, Basic Nursing Skills,CNA A resident has the following symptoms: expelled brown fluid from the rectum, excessive amounts of flatus, and light abdominal cramping. Which of these is most likely the cause of these symptoms? A. A blood clot. B. A stroke. C. A heart attack. D. An enema. None 8. CNA, Basic Nursing Skills,CNA A resident with venous stasis has developed pressure sores under elastic stockings. What is the most likely cause? A. The resident is allergic to the elastic. B. The elastic stockings are the wrong treatment and should be remove. C. There are wrinkles in the elastic stockings. D. The resident has been scratching his or her legs. None 9. CNA, Basic Nursing Skills,CNA Which of these is not a signal for notifying the charge nurse regarding a residents ostomy bag? A. Pus draining out of a stoma. B. A sudden increase in the amount of stool in the pouch. C. Skin around the stoma is bulging. D. A temperature of 98.8. None 10. CNA, Basic Nursing Skills,CNA To avoid pulling the catheter when turning a patient, the catheter tube should be taped to the patients ____. A. Knee. B. Outer thigh. C. Bed frame. D. Upper thigh. None 11. CNA, Basic Nursing Skills,CNA Which is the standard for measuring urinary output? A. Milliliters. B. Cups. C. Ounces. D. Liters. None 12. CNA, Basic Nursing Skills,CNA Which is the best advice if you are uncertain you are able to move an obese patient on your own when it is time for their scheduled re-positioning? A. Try to move the client alone. B. Ask the family members to assist you. C. Give the patient something sturdy to grab onto and encourage him or her to move to himself or herself. D. Ask another nursing aide to help. None 13. CNA, Basic Nursing Skills,CNA When having a conversation with a dysphasic patient (someone who has trouble speaking), it is important not to ____. A. Finish what you believe they are trying to say for them. B. Encourage them to use all of their senses to convey their needs. C. Praise their efforts. D. Use visual aids and other devices such as a whiteboard. None 14. CNA, Basic Nursing Skills,CNA Which of the following is a correct measurement of urinary output? A. 2 cups B. 1 quart C. 40 oz D. 300 cc None 15. CNA, Basic Nursing Skills,CNA Normal urine color is A. Red. B. Colorless. C. Brown. D. Yellow. None 16. CNA, Basic Nursing Skills,CNA When taking a client’s radial pulse, the nurse aide’s fingertips should be placed on the client’s A. chest. B. wrist. C. neck. D. elbow. None 17. CNA, Basic Nursing Skills,CNA A patient who was given insulin in the morning is pale and sweaty and appears confused two hours later. It would be helpful to find out whether the patient A. ate too much sugar. B. had breakfast. C. had visitors that day. D. has diabetes. None 18. CNA, Basic Nursing Skills,CNA Which of the following best helps reduce pressure on the bony prominences? A. Several pillows B. Repositioning every shift C. Sheepskin D. Flotation mattress None 19. CNA, Basic Nursing Skills,CNA When helping a client who is recovering from a stroke to walk, the nurse aide should assist A. from behind the client. B. on the client’s weak side. C. on the client’s strong side. D. with a wheelchair. None 20. CNA, Basic Nursing Skills,CNA Which of the following people provide treatment for persons who have difficulty talking due to disorders such as a stroke or physical defects? A. Physical therapist B. Speech therapist C. Registered nurse D. Occupational therapist None 21. CNA, Basic Nursing Skills,CNA A client is to be assisted out of bed to sit in a wheelchair. Which action would make this procedure safe? A. place a pillow on the wheelchair seat B. lower both footrest pedals C. release the wheel brakes D. place the bed in the low position None 22. CNA, Basic Nursing Skills,CNA While making an empty bed, the nurse aide sees that the side rail is broken. The nurse aide SHOULD A. tie the side rail in the raised position until it is fixed. B. warn the client to be careful when she gets back into bed. C. report the broken side rail immediately. D. wait for the next safety check to report the broken side rail. None 23. CNA, Basic Nursing Skills,CNA The equipment you need to gather to do unconscious oral care would include A. Toothpaste. B. toothette/mouth swab. C. Toothbrush. D. All of the above None 24. CNA, Basic Nursing Skills,CNA While eating dinner a client starts to choke and turn blue. The nurse aide SHOULD A. immediately remove the client’s food tray and go find the nurse in charge. B. slap the client on the back until the food dislodges. C. call for assistance and perform the Heimlich maneuver (abdominal thrusts). D. give the client a drink of water. None 25. CNA, Basic Nursing Skills,CNA The purpose for padding side rails on the client’s bed is to A. have a place to connect the call signal. B. protect the client from injury. C. use them as a restraint. D. keep the client warm. None 1 out of 25 Time is Up! Time's up
