CNA Certified Nursing Assistant Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

Question 1 A nurse is administering digoxin to a patient. Which of the following is an appropriate nursing action? A. Administer the medication if the patient’s heart rate is below 60 bpm. B. Monitor the patient for signs of hyperkalemia. C. Check the patient’s apical pulse before administering the medication. D. Avoid administering the medication with calcium channel blockers. Answer: C Description: Digoxin is a cardiac glycoside used to treat heart failure and atrial fibrillatio...

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Illinois CNA state exam questions 100% with complete solution How do you promote communication with a resident? -Correct Answer-asking OPEN ENDED questions- "How are you feeling?" (ch.6) A resident wants to use the commode, but she needs help... what do you do? -Correct Answer-Use a gait belt What is the temperature of a TEPID bath? -Correct Answer-80-93 `F What is the temperature of a SITZ bath? -Correct Answer-Sitz- seat. The perineal and rectal areas are immersed in WARM or HOT wa...

How do you promote communication with a resident? asking OPEN ENDED questions- "How are you feeling?" (ch.6) A resident wants to use the commode, but she needs help... what do you do? Use a gait belt What is the temperature of a TEPID bath? 80-93 `F What is the temperature of a SITZ bath? Sitz- seat. The perineal and rectal areas are immersed in WARM or HOT water (93-98-106) What is the oral temperature? 97.6-99.6 A male resident wants to use a urinal, what do you tell him to do when he i...

A resident often carries a doll with her, treating it like her baby. One day she is wandering around crying that she can't find her baby. The nurse aide should (A) ask the resident where she last had the doll. (B) ask the activity department if they have any other dolls. (C) offer comfort to the resident and help her look for her baby. (D) let the other staff know the resident is very confused and should be watched closely. C A nurse aide is asked to change a urinary drainage bag attached to a...

What is the term for a device used to take the place of a missing body part? Prosthesis When a client has left-sided weakness, what part of a sweater is put on first? Left sleeve It is appropriate for a nurse aide to share the information regarding a client's status with the staff on the next shift When helping a client who is recovering from a stroke to walk, the nurse aide should assist: on the client's weak side The nurse aide is caring for a client who is agitated. the nurse aide shoul...

Helping persons return to their highest physical and mental function is called? A. maintaining independence B. promoting health C. preventing disease D. Rehabilitation Rehabilitation Which provides 24-hour nursing care? A.Board and Care homes B. assisted living residences C.nursing centers D. residential care facilities nursing centers who controls policy in a nursing center? the owner A health care program for terminally ill person is called? Hospice The nursing team includes Nursing assist...

TB (tuberculosis)TB stands for tuberculosis, an infectious and sometimes fatal disease that affects the lungs. airborne Acute careacute care short term care, is given in hospitals for people who require immediate care ______ is a medical assistance program for people who have a low income as well as people with disabilitiesmedicaid What is a healther kind of fat ?Monounsaturated Which of the following is a requirement of the omnibus budget reconciliation act (OBRA) ?NA must pass a competency...

A resident's family is moving away the best response is? -"I understand you'll miss them. Tell me more about them?" Which of the following foods contains Vitamin D? -Milk Which of the following terms is used to define when a resident becomes more confused each day during the evening or night hours? -Sundowner's Syndrome A patient has a wound on the arm, what should the nurse aid do next? -Apply pressure A patient is easily irritated with loud noises, the doctor has ordered the patient t...

Reality orientation vs Validation therapy A resident keeps calling you by his daughter's name (different approaches based on technique) REALITY ORIENTATION - keep reminding resident of your name and who you are VALIDATION THERAPY -- ask him about his daughter Shock position Head down with feet elevated. You can elevate the feet by putting several pillows under their legs Normal RECTAL temperature 98.6 - 100.6 degrees F (lubricate and hold in place for 1-2 minutes, insert 1 inch into the rectu...