Basic Nursing Skills Practice Test 4

Question 1 of 50

Mr. Brown has an ankle brace. When you remove the brace, you notice a reddened area on the ankle bone. You should

put on two pairs of socks before the brace.
massage the reddened area.
report your observations to the nurse.
apply a bandage to the reddened area

Question 2 of 50

What is a pulse oximeter used to measure?

The amount of O2 in the blood.
The amount of CO2 in the blood
The amount of CO2 in the patient's lungs.
The amount of O2 in a patient's lungs.

Question 3 of 50

Mr. Green’s water pitcher holds 1000 cc, It is full when you came on shift. You refill it once during your shift. At the end of the shift it is half full. How much water has Mr. Green had to drink?

2000 cc.
1000 cc.
500 cc.
1500 cc.

Question 4 of 50

Mr. Martin drank 6 ounces of coffee and 3 ounces of orange juice during breakfast. How many cubic centimeters did he drink?

18 cc
270 cc
180 cc
9 cc

Question 5 of 50

Which one of the following amounts is the proper way to record urinary output?

one pint
two cups
480 cc
16 ounces

Question 6 of 50

What is an embolism?

When a blood vessel bursts and bleeds inside of the brain.
A blood clot that moves through the bloodstream, and causes obstruction.
A bubble of air that blocks blood flow in arteries, causing an IV to stop.
When an artery begins to clot due to damage and causes obstruction.

Question 7 of 50

Which symptoms best indicate an instance of urinary tract infection?

Urine that appears to be cloudy.
Burning or stinging sensation when urinating
The need to urinate more frequently.
All of the above.

Question 8 of 50

The earliest identifying sign for a developing pressure sore is a local ____.

swelling.
lowering of temperature.
change in color.
loss of sensation.

Question 9 of 50

Which of the following diet has no food restrictions?

Diabetic
Soft
Regular
Low sodium

Question 10 of 50

Food moves more slowly through the digestive tract of older people. What is a common consequence?

Bowel incontinence
Constipation
Enteric conditions
Diarrhea

Question 11 of 50

The normal heart rate/pulse rate for an adult human is 60-100 bpm. An elevated heart rate can be expected with

an Olympic athlete.
Increased vagal tone.
decreased body temperature.
uncontrolled bleeding.

Question 12 of 50

Besides hearing, what other function does the ear have?

It coordinates involuntary muscles
It controls balance and equilibrium
It regulates body temperature
It improves the sense of smell

Question 13 of 50

Which of the following is NOT a sleep aid?

Reducing noise
Eating a bedtime snack
Following bedtime rituals
Drinking alcohol

Question 14 of 50

A resident has an indwelling urinary catheter. While making rounds, the nurse aide notices that there is no urine in the drainage bag. The nurse aide should first ____.

ask the resident to try urinating.
offer the resident fluid to drink.
obtain a new urinary drainage bag.
check for kinks in the tubing.

Question 15 of 50

Mr. Burns just smoked a cigarette. How long should you wait to take his oral temperature?

5 minutes
No wait is necessary
10 minutes
15 to 20 minutes

Question 16 of 50

A slipknot is used when securing a restraint so that ________.

the restraint can be removed quickly when needed.
it can be easily observed whether the restraint is applied correctly.
the restraint cannot be removed by the resident.
body alignment is maintained while wearing the restraint.

Question 17 of 50

The medical term for hair loss is called

decubitus.
hirsutism.
pediculosis.
alopecia.

Question 18 of 50

If your patient has bradycardia, what does that mean?

The patient's heart rate is slow, below 60 bpm.
The patient is unconscious.
The patient's heart rate is fast, above 60 bpm.
The patient is breathing slowly.

Question 19 of 50

The definition of scope of practice is?

Skills which the health care worker is legally able to perform.
All skills learned on the job or described by the nurse.
Skills the CNA has seen and feels competent to perform.
Any skills that the charge nurse requests you to perform.

Question 20 of 50

The nurse asks you to change the urine drainage bag for a patient with an indwelling catheter. If you aren’t sure how to change it, what should you do?

Tell another nurse to do it
Ask the nurse to show you
Check the policy manual
Change it anyway

Question 21 of 50

A common eye disorder with a cloudy condition of the lens that reduces eyesight is known as

Myopia.
Cataract.
Retinitis.
Glaucoma.

Question 22 of 50

A health care agency or program for patients who are dying is

Hospice.
A preferred provider organization.
Managed care.
Case management.

Question 23 of 50

Swollen ankles and legs may be signs of

a cardiac arrest.
congestive heart failure.
coronary artery obstruction.
peripheral vascular infection.

Question 24 of 50

Mrs. Harvey complains of abdominal discomfort. Watery stool has been leaking from her rectum. This could be a sign of

fecal impaction.
diarrhea.
constipation.
bowel incontinence.

Question 25 of 50

A client who requires a high fiber diet should eat

White bread and red meat.
fruit juice and cottage cheese.
Meat, cheese and milk.
Fruits, vegetables and whole grains.

Question 26 of 50

Hypothermia is a __________.

very high body temperature.
very low body temperature.
moist cold application.
bluish discoloration of the skin.

Question 27 of 50

When taking a blood pressure, you should do all of the following EXCEPT

locate the brachial artery.
take the blood pressure in the arm with an IV.
apply the cuff to a bare upper arm.
turn off the television and radio.

Question 28 of 50

A resident has diabetes. Which is a common sign of a low blood sugar?

Thirst
Shakiness
Fever
Incontinence

Question 29 of 50

Mrs. Allen has a gastrostomy and the nurse just put Ensure through the feeding tube. The CNA needs to put her in which position for the next 1 to 2 hours?

Supine position
Dorsal position
Sim's position
Fowler's position

Question 30 of 50

A patient is nearing death. What should the nurse aide focus on?

Reassuring them that everything will be fine.
Leaving the patient alone to pass away in peace.
Assisting the patient through the stages of grief.
Supporting the patient and keeping them comfortable.

Question 31 of 50

When calculating total fluid intake during a 24 hour period, all of the following should be included EXCEPT

Any IV fluids.
Any eye or skin ointments that are absorbed.
Pudding per os (by mouth).
Any liquids per os (by mouth).

Question 32 of 50

The resident’s weight is obtained routinely as a way to check the resident’s __________.

growth and development.
adjustment to the facility.
nutrition and health.
ability to stand and balance.

Question 33 of 50

The RN assigns you a task that is in your job description. Which statement is FALSE?

The RN should check that you have the necessary education and training.
The RN should delegate every non-RN task to you.
The RN can delegate the task to you if it's suitable for the patient.
The RN should give you clear directions before you perform the task.

Question 34 of 50

Settings where a CNA can work include

Hospitals.
Hospices.
Home Care.
Home Care.

Question 35 of 50

A patient suffering from pneumonia might exhibit symptoms such as

Thick sputum.
Chest pains and discomfort.
Persistent coughing.
Persistent coughing.

Question 36 of 50

What does the abbreviation BID stand for?

Four times a day
Three times a day
Two times a day
Before dinner

Question 37 of 50

A resident is on a bladder training program. The nurse aide can expect the resident to ______.

be on a schedule for toileting.
have an indwelling urinary catheter.
wear an incontinent brief as a reminder.
have a fluid restriction to prevent urges to urinate.

Question 38 of 50

What is the condition when patients are unable to control their bladder?

Urinary tract infection
Urinary inflammation
Urinary incontinence
Urinary retention

Question 39 of 50

You observe that a patient is bleeding from an IV site. You should

remove the IV catheter or needle.
Ignore, since it's not within your scope of practice.
notify the RN immediately.
apply a dressing to the site.

Question 40 of 50

Considering the resident’s activity, which of the following sets of vital signs should be reported to the charge nurse immediately?

After walking exercise: 98.2°-98-28.
Resting: 98.6°-98-32.
After eating: 97.0°-64-24.
While watching television: 98.8°-72-14.

Question 41 of 50

Charting is an accurate record of all medical care while in hospital, including therapies given, treatments performed, and the patient’s progress. Information typically found in the chart includes all of the following EXCEPT

Vital signs.
Intakes and outputs.
Assessments.
Names of visitors.

Question 42 of 50

Breathing liquids or solids into the airway or lungs is called

Expiration.
Aspiration.
Auscultation.
Inspiration.

Question 43 of 50

Which blood pressure reading would you report to the nurse?

118/78
96/64
128/80
144/92

Question 44 of 50

Which specialist is responsible for assisting residents to do everyday activities?

Physical therapist
Occupational therapist
Activities coordinator
Physiotherapist

Question 45 of 50

To help prevent resident falls, the nurse aide should

Leave residents’ beds at the lowest level when care is complete.
Tell residents to wear larger-sized, loose-fitting clothing.
Always raise side rails when any resident is in their bed.
Remind residents who use call lights that they need to wait patiently for staff.

Question 46 of 50

Objective data is any information that is fact. This means that the information is unbiased and multiple people should be able to interpret the information in the same way. All of the following are an example of objective data EXCEPT

The patient weighs 160 pounds.
The patient has been hospitalized for 3 days.
The patient's pain level is 3 out of 10.
The patient's temperature is 100.3F.

Question 47 of 50

Mrs. Andrews has an indwelling urinary catheter. Which is INCORRECT?

Provide perineal care daily and after bowel movements.
Keep the drainage bag below the bladder.
She should not lie on the catheter tubing.
Attach the drainage bag to the bed rail.

Question 48 of 50

A patient has just finished taking a cold beverage. How long should you wait before taking an oral temperature?

45 to 60 minutes
15 to 20 minutes
It can be taken immediately
20 to 45 minutes

Question 49 of 50

Which of the following is an appropriate task for the nurse aide?

Changing sterile wound dressings.
Taking a telephone order from a physician.
Giving medications to assigned residents.
Participating in resident care plan conferences.

Question 50 of 50

The term atrophy refers to an organ or tissue becoming

larger because of overuse.
smaller because of overuse.
smaller because of underuse.
larger due to underuse.

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