Certified Nursing Assistant Exam Prep - Question List

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226. Which of the following actions takes priority for a client having a tonic-clonic seizure?
  1. Maintain a patent airway.
  2. Time the duration of the seizure.
  3. Note the origin of the seizure activity.
  4. Insert a padded tongue blade to prevent the client from biting his tongue.
227. A nurse assistant must obtain the blood pressure of a client in airborne isolation. Which of the following methods is best to prevent transmission of infection to other clients by the equipment?
  1. Dispose of the equipment after each use.
  2. Wear gloves while handling the equipment.
  3. Use the same equipment you use with other clients for the client in airborne isolation.
  4. Leave the equipment in the room for use only with that client.
228. To prevent circulatory impairment in an arm when applying an elastic bandage, which of the following methods is best?
  1. Wrap the bandage around the arm loosely.
  2. Apply the bandage while stretching it slightly.
  3. Apply heavy pressure with each turn of the bandage.
  4. Start applying the bandage at the upper arm and work toward the lower arm.
229. The following information is recorded on an intake and output record: milk 180 ml; orange juice, 60 ml; 1 serving scrambled eggs; 1 slice toast; 1 can Ensure oral nutritional supplement, 240 ml; 50 ml water after twice daily medications. Medications as given by the nurse at 9:00 AM and 9:00 PM. What is the client’s total intake for the 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM shift?
  1. 530 ml
  2. 550 ml
  3. 580 ml
  4. 590 ml
230. While putting an elderly client with an indwelling urinary catheter in bed, a nurse assistant notices the tubing hanging below the bed. She places the tubing in a loop on the bed with the client and makes sure the client won’t lie on the tubing. Why does the nurse assistant do this?
  1. To inhibit drainage.
  2. To allow drainage to occur.
  3. To allow the urine to collect in the tubing.
  4. To have the client check the tubing for urine.

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