1. While applying a binder, it becomes loose or wrinkled. What does the nursing assistant do?
A. Secure pins so they face the incisional area.
B. Reapply the binder so that firm, even pressure is exerted over the area.
C. Make sure the binder is always warm and dry.
D. Only reapply binder if it becomes soiled.
2. During a 24 hour urine specimen collection, Mrs. Jones flushes her own urine. What must the nursing assistant do?
A. Report to the nurse and continue collection.
B. Report to the nurse and start test over.
C. Scold Mrs. Jones for flushing the urine.
D. Call the doctor.
3. Mrs. Black has returned to her room from the hospital by stretcher. The nursing assistant uses a three person lift to transfer her to bed. What type of resident would require this type of transfer?
A. Resident with dysphasia
B. Resident with diabetes
C. Resident with hypertension
D. Resident on complete bed rest
4. The nursing assistant will lift and move the resident onto the stretcher on the count of:
A. 4
B. 3
C. 2
D. 1
5. Fred puts on his call light and requests help to the bathroom. The nursing assistant is walking in the hall to go on break. What action should the nursing assistant take?
A. Tell Fred he has to wait until break is over.
B. Tell Fred another nursing assistant will help him.
C. Let the light ring until someone else responds.
D. Take Fred to the bathroom and then go on break.
6. Mrs. Potts goes to the bathroom to void. When the nursing assistant empties the urine, what would be MOST important to report to the nurse?
A. Light yellow color
B. Large volume
C. Reddened color
D. Amber color
7. Mr. Halo states, "I feel constipated." The nursing assistant knows this means:
A. the passage of hard, dry stool.
B. the passage of liquid stool.
C. the passage of gas (flatus) through the anus.
D. a fecal impaction.
8. What attitude should a nursing assistant display when dealing with a terminally ill resident?
A. Compassion
B. Distance
C. Negligence
D. Enthusiasm
9. The nursing assistant finds the terminally ill resident crying in bed. What is the nursing assistant's best response to this situation?
A. Encourage the resident to stop crying.
B. Offer to stay with resident and discuss the situation.
C. Assure the resident it will be okay.
D. Leave the room to provide privacy.
10. Which of the following is true about fecal impaction?
A. Lubricant is not needed for unresponsive resident.
B. Fecal impaction is an emergency. The doctor should be notified immediately.
C. Fecal impaction can cause abdominal pain and cramping.
D. A resident with loose, watery stool cannot have an impaction.
1. B
Q3: CORRECT! Only Response D indicates a physical situation that requires a stretcher transport. Mosby 7th ed pages 268 and 269
CNA TASK: Transport resident by stretcher.
Q4: CORRECT! Common protocol dictates using a 1-2-3 count. Mosby 7th ed page 269 Procedure Box: Moving the Person to a Stretcher
CNA TASK: Transport resident by stretcher.
Q5: CORRECT! Because caring for the patient’s toileting needs is imperative, the nursing assistant should assist the resident to the bathroom then take their break Mosby 7th ed page 364 Box 21-3 Nursing Measures for Persons With Urinary Incontinence
CNA TASK: Maintain resident's right to quality care.
Q6: CORRECT! Red tinged urine indicates the presence of blood and should be reported immediately. Mosby 7th ed page 356
CNA TASK: Calculate, report and record output.
Q7: CORRECT! Constipation is defined as the "passage of hard, dry stool" as described in Response A. Mosby 7th ed page 380
CNA TASK: Recognize and report abnormal signs and symptoms in common diseases and conditions.
Q8: CORRECT! The resident dealing with terminal illness needs the nursing assistant to approach them with compassion as they carry out their duties. Mosby 7th ed page 772
CNA TASK: Provide care for terminally ill resident.
Q9: CORRECT! Response B offers the resident compassionate support. Mosby 7th ed page 772
CNA TASK: Provide care for terminally ill resident.
Q10: CORRECT! Fecal impaction can cause symptoms as described in Response C. Mosby 7th ed page 381
CNA TASK: Recognize and report abnormal signs and symptoms in common diseases and conditions.
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