CNA Domain 2: Activities of Daily Health (Quiz 1) Welcome to your CNA Practice Quizzes. Note: We designed Two (2) sets of practice quizzes for this Domain. Each set has 25 questions. Domain 2 (quiz 1): Activities of Daily Health​​​​​​​. (25 questions) Please click NEXT to start your Free CNA Practice Quizzes right away. Best of Luck! 1. CNA, Activities of Daily Health,CNA Which of the following is the most appropriate time to use a soft toothette? A. when a resident is complaining of a toothache. B. when a resident is having a seizure. C. when a resident has dentures. D. when giving an unconscious resident mouth care. None 2. CNA, Activities of Daily Health,CNA Which of the following would be an inappropriate action when providing nail care to a resident? A. Use lots of lotion on the hands and feet and between fingers and toes to help prevent dryness. B. Use extra caution if you trim the nails of diabetic residents. C. Thoroughly dry the fingers and toes to prevent skin breakdown. D. Soak the residents hands or feet in warm water before trimming to make the process easier. None 3. CNA, Activities of Daily Health,CNA A resident is recovering from a stroke and has weakness on their left side. They call you to help them put on a sweater. Assistance should be given ____. A. behind the resident. B. in front of the resident. C. on the residents left side. D. on the residents right side. None 4. CNA, Activities of Daily Health,CNA It is time to bathe an Alzheimers patient who has had visitors in the room for most of the shift. Which of the following is the most appropriate action for the nursing assistant to take? A. Ask the charge nurse to speak with the visitors. B. Ask the visitors to step out until the bath is complete. C. Ask the patient when you should come back. D. Perform the bath as your first task the next day. None 5. CNA, Activities of Daily Health,CNA A resident is often late to physical therapy because she is very slow at feeding herself during breakfast. What is the best action for the nursing assistant to take? A. Bring the resident to breakfast earlier. B. Encourage her to eat faster by taking her plate away when its time for her physical therapy. C. Withhold breakfast until after physical therapy. D. Begin feeding the resident breakfast. None 6. CNA, Activities of Daily Health,CNA A resident on the DASH diet reduces his food intake and shows little interest in eating. What is the best way for a nursing assistant to handle the situation? A. Call the staff nutritionist. B. Discuss the problem with the resident and try to persuade him to eat more. C. Check the residents prescribed dietary supplements and provide them to the resident. D. Talk with the family to see if they can coordinate bringing the residents favorite foods from outside the facility. None 7. CNA, Activities of Daily Health,CNA Which of these may depend on facility rules when performing nail care on a resident? A. Nails are easier to trim if the feet or hands soak for 10 minutes before starting. B. When providing nail care, report blue or pale nail beds to the nurse. C. Nail care is best provided if the resident can sit in a chair, although it can be done with the resident in bed. D. The policy on cutting toenails. None 8. CNA, Activities of Daily Health,CNA Which of these is an incorrect procedure for shaving a resident? A. Use a towel around the residents chest when shaving his face. B. Shave upward on the neck. C. When shaving the face, start from the chin and shave upwards towards the sideburns. D. Before shaving a resident check on their records and with the nurse to be sure they do not have a bleeding problem. None 9. CNA, Activities of Daily Health,CNA Which of these is not a common mealtime and eating challenge that residents often face? A. chewing or swallowing problems. B. loss of ability to manipulate eating utensils. C. being reminded when it is time to eat. D. decreased recognition of hunger or thirst. None 10. CNA, Activities of Daily Health,CNA All of these are proper precautions for residents who are unable to move by themselves, except: A. The resident should be left clean and dry from incontinence. B. The resident should be routinely checked for pressure sores. C. The resident should be turned every 2 hours. D. The resident should be turned on once every nursing assistant shift. None 11. CNA, Activities of Daily Health,CNA Which of these statements is false for the care of a resident’s dentures? A. Dentures break easily and are expensive to replace. B. Denture care is left to the resident so a care facility cannot be charged with negligence if something goes wrong. C. Dentures are very slippery when wet. D. Dentures should be stored in cool water. None 12. CNA, Activities of Daily Health,CNA A Hoyer Lift is primarily used for ____. A. Helping to move a resident on to a stretcher. B. Helping to move a resident to a chair. C. Helping to move a resident into a bathtub. D. Helping to move a resident into a vehicle. None 13. CNA, Activities of Daily Health,CNA Key considerations for bathing residents include safety, privacy, and which of these? A. Quiet surroundings. B. Providing security. C. Swiftness in procedure. D. Dim lighting. None 14. CNA, Activities of Daily Health,CNA Morning care (sometimes referred to AM care) before the resident eats breakfast is important for which of these reasons? A. It provides a pleasant appearance. B. It adds to a residents sense of well-being. C. All of these are correct. D. It helps to decrease harmful bacteria. None 15. CNA, Activities of Daily Health,CNA Which of these is an important fact that is easily overlooked or forgotten by caregivers and facilities in reference to resident bathing needs? A. The resident should be rinsed and dried thoroughly. B. Beliefs about bathing frequency differs among cultures. C. The caregiver needs to use proper body mechanics to avoid injury when bathing a resident. D. The water needs to be at a safe temperature for bathing. None 16. CNA, Activities of Daily Health,CNA Bad breath, tooth decay, and skin breakdown in the mouth are all symptoms of ____. A. Dry mucous membrane in the mouth. B. Overly moist mouth. C. Dehydration D. Inadequate amounts of toothpaste used when brushing the teeth. None 17. CNA, Activities of Daily Health,CNA An important, but frequently forgotten, consideration when providing hair care to residents is _____. A. Race and culture B. Age C. Length of stay. D. Environmental conditions. None 18. CNA, Activities of Daily Health,CNA A small, watery leakage of stool could indicate which of these conditions? A. A GI infection. B. A medication reaction. C. A fecal impaction. D. Pelvic muscle weakness. None 19. CNA, Activities of Daily Health,CNA Behaviors that may signal pain in the elderly may include all of these except _____. A. Not participating in social activities. B. Insomnia C. Not eating or drinking. D. Excessive talking. None 20. CNA, Activities of Daily Health,CNA Which of these is not a way to assist a resident to rest more comfortably and effectively? A. Remove all positioning devices so they don't interfere with sleep. B. Create a quiet environment. C. Pacing their ADLs, recreational activities, and visiting times to allow for proper rest. D. Offer diversion activities such as reading, listening to music, and meditation. None 21. CNA, Activities of Daily Health,CNA As dementia progresses, incontinence can become an issue. How can the nurse aide assist? A. Avoid outings to minimize accidents and possible embarrassment. B. Remind the resident to let you know when they need to use the bathroom. C. Start to use an adult diaper to keep clothing and linens clean. D. Watch for signs of discomfort so you can take the resident to the bathroom. None 22. CNA, Activities of Daily Health,CNA When getting dressed, a client always wants to wear her favorite outfit. What is a good solution? A. Hide the favorite outfit for a few days so she forgets. B. Tell the resident that the outfit is dirty and she will have to choose another. C. Ask the family to get several identical outfits. D. Explain the benefits of variety and offer several other outfits. None 23. CNA, Activities of Daily Health,CNA A nurse aide finds a resident looking in the refrigerator at the nurses’ station at 5 a.m. The resident, who is confused, explains that he needs breakfast before he leaves for work. The best response by the nurse aide is to ____. A. tell him that residents are not allowed in the nurses’ station. B. remind him that he is retired from his job and in a nursing home. C. ask the resident about his job and if he is hungry. D. help the resident back to his room and into bed. None 24. CNA, Activities of Daily Health,CNA A resident who has not been discharged insists she is going home. What should the nurse aide do? A. Notify the charge nurse immediately. B. Put her in physical restraints until she calms down. C. Tell her she cannot leave without a doctor’s order. D. Advise her that she can leave if she wants to. None 25. CNA, Activities of Daily Health,CNA When caring for a confused resident what should a nursing assistant do? A. Say nothing to avoid more confusion. B. Give simple directions. C. Allow the resident to plan daily activities. D. Give the resident activities. None 1 out of 25 Time is Up! Time's up
