CNA Domain 1: Basic Nursing Skills (Quiz 4) 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 4): 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 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 strong side. C. on the client’s weak side. D. with a wheelchair. None 2. CNA, Basic Nursing Skills,CNA The Heimlich maneuver (abdominal thrusts) is used for a client who has A. impaired eyesight. B. fallen out of bed. C. a bloody nose. D. a blocked airway. None 3. CNA, Basic Nursing Skills,CNA The equipment you need for oral care of an unconscious client includes A. toothpaste. B. toothette/mouth swab. C. toothbrush. D. all of the above. None 4. CNA, Basic Nursing Skills,CNA A nursing assistant is caring for a patient with MRSA and is wearing a gown and gloves whenever she provides the patient care. When she needs to go care for another patient, she should dispose of her gown and gloves: A. In the dirty utility room B. In the hallway. C. In the current patients room. D. In the next patients room before touching that patient. None 5. CNA, Basic Nursing Skills,CNA When transferring a resident from a wheelchair to stationary chair, the nursing assistant should stand ____. A. In front of the wheelchair. B. To the right side of the wheelchair. C. Behind the wheelchair. D. To the left of the side of the wheelchair. None 6. CNA, Basic Nursing Skills,CNA The nurse aide is walking with a client confined to a wheelchair when the facility fire alarm system is activated. The client becomes excited from the noise. The nurse aide SHOULD A. comfort the client while moving the person to a safe place. B. leave the client to search for help. C. lock the client’s wheelchair and check the surrounding area for smoke. D. push the wheelchair out of the hallway and carry the client out of the facility. None 7. CNA, Basic Nursing Skills,CNA A nursing assistant is instructed to take the oral temperature of a patient who just had a cold drink. The patient’s temperature should be taken ____. A. 3-5 minutes after the drink was finished. B. 15 minutes after the drink was finished. C. immediately; a cold drink should not affect the reading of most oral thermometers. D. 20-30 minutes after the drink was finished. None 8. CNA, Basic Nursing Skills,CNA To obtain the most accurate patient weight, the nursing assistant should weigh the patient ____. A. Directly after a meal. B. With two different scales C. 3-4 hours after eating. D. At the same time every day. None 9. CNA, Basic Nursing Skills,CNA Which of these could be considered neglectful when assisting a resident with showering? A. Respecting the fact that bathing and showering can be a scary activity for residents and assuring them you will help them through the process. B. Being patient and calm and explaining what you are going to do before you do it. C. Leaving the resident alone so they are motivated to care for themselves. D. Being sensitive to water temperature and testing it before beginning the procedure. None 10. CNA, Basic Nursing Skills,CNA A resident in your care is suffering chest pains. Which of these is not a direction to follow? A. Offer support and reassurance. B. Talk and act in a calm manner. C. Have the resident take small sips of water and place them in a downright position. D. Call for help immediately. None 11. CNA, Basic Nursing Skills,CNA Another term for decubitus ulcer is ____. A. Pressure sore B. Perforation C. Ulcerated cyst D. Ulcerated tumor None 12. CNA, Basic Nursing Skills,CNA All of these are ways to prevent pressures sores except: A. Changing soiled sheets quickly. B. Changing positions regularly. C. Providing extra blankets. D. Avoiding wrinkles in sheets. None 13. CNA, Basic Nursing Skills,CNA Making a bed, whether occupied or unoccupied, should end with ____. A. Adjusting the height of the bed. B. Mitering the corners. C. Moving the call light. D. Washing your hands. None 14. CNA, Basic Nursing Skills,CNA Which medical term is often used for “burping, belching and passing gas”? A. Flank B. Flatus C. Fascia D. Familial None 15. CNA, Basic Nursing Skills,CNA Which of these treatments would be best to decrease swelling? A. Heat compression. B. Cold compression. C. Dry bandage pressure. D. Moist bandages. None 16. CNA, Basic Nursing Skills,CNA Which of these describes stage 4 of a decubitus ulcer? A. Superficial ulcer that looks blackened or like a deep crater. B. Open area with redness. C. Open area with damage reaching to the bone, joint, or tendons. D. Redness on the skin. None 17. CNA, Basic Nursing Skills,CNA Which medical position can be described as, “The patients head is elevated with legs either bent or straight”? A. Fowlers position B. Roses position C. Sims position D. Trendelenbergs position None 18. CNA, Basic Nursing Skills,CNA Which of these is least likely to contribute to skin tears? A. Length of hair B. Equipment C. Resident falls D. Length of nails None 19. CNA, Basic Nursing Skills,CNA Which of these examples demonstrates using proper body mechanics when helping to lift a resident in bed? A. Bending at the waist, knees locked, using arm muscles to lift. B. Bending at the waist, knees unlocked, using arm muscles to lift. C. Bending at the waist, knees partially flexed, using leg muscles to lift . D. Bending at the waist, knees unlocked, using back muscles to lift. None 20. CNA, Basic Nursing Skills,CNA If you smell smoke and discover a resident smoking in his room, it is best to ____. A. Have him stop and remind him of the facility policies because of the hazards it creates to every resident B. Tell the resident you will allow him to finish his cigarette but you are obligated to report it if it happens again C. Call the family contact and ask them to deal with their loved one on this issue D. Ignore the first incident but report it if it happens again with the same resident. None 21. CNA, Basic Nursing Skills,CNA The best use of alcohol-based sanitizer is: A. When helping with catheterization. B. When hands are not visibly soiled. C. When hands have blood from a cut. D. When hands are visibly soiled. None 22. CNA, Basic Nursing Skills,CNA Which of these is incorrect in reference to wearing gloves? A. Always wear latex gloves because they are the most impermeable option. B. Wash your hands before putting on, and after removing, gloves. C. Upon removal, avoid letting the outer layer of the gloves contact your skin. D. Peel the glove away from you so it comes off inside out. None 23. CNA, Basic Nursing Skills,CNA If you are walking with a resident and they fall, which of these is not an action you should take? A. Supply information for the nurse so proper documentation can be made. B. Inform the nurse. C. Help the resident off the floor and in to the nearest chair. D. Keep the resident from moving until you can assess if they have injuries. None 24. CNA, Basic Nursing Skills,CNA Which of these is the least likely to signal impending death? A. Unstable blood pressure. B. Cooled extremities. C. labored breathing. D. Increase in appetite. None 25. CNA, Basic Nursing Skills,CNA A resident is supposed to have 240 milliliters of juice every 2 hours. Which of these choices would be the most convenient to meet this requirement? A. 12 oz. can of juice. B. 8 oz. can of juice. C. 5 oz. can of juice. D. 4 oz. can of juice. None 1 out of 25 Time is Up! Time's up
