Certified Nursing Assistant Exam Prep - Question List

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191. A nurse has delegated to you to test urine for sugar and ketones in a client with a medical history of diabetes mellitus. You are aware that you will obtain the specimen:
  1. At bedtime.
  2. 30 minutes after meals and at bedtime.
  3. 30 minutes before meals and at bedtime.
  4. Before breakfast.
192. The nurse inserts a Foley catheter to relieve Mr. Sammy’s urine retention. Which of the following is an inappropriate action in caring for clients with indwelling catheters?
  1. Emptying the drainage bag every 6-8 hours
  2. Attaching the drainage bag to the lowest part of the side rails at the client’s foot part
  3. Keeping the drainage bag below bladder level
  4. Positioning the tubing without dependent loops
193. Older persons are prone to stomachaches and bloating. Which of the following foods are avoided, since they are gas-forming?
  1. Prunes
  2. Cauliflower
  3. Colas and sodas
  4. Protein-rich foods
194. A client fell from the stairs and twisted her ankle. The injury caused inflammation of the ankle. Which of the following is least likely to be included in the interventions for the inflamed ankle?
  1. Elevate the ankle with pillow support.
  2. Apply warm compress over the ankle for the first 72 hours.
  3. Apply compression bandage over the ankle as ordered.
  4. Refer to the nurse for further assessment.
195. In preparing a client for a hot Sitz bath, the nurse assistant should check the temperature of the water. The ideal water temperature is
  1. Between 95°F and 110°F
  2. Between 105°F and 110°F
  3. Between 80°F and 93°F
  4. Between 65°F and 80°F

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