Certified Nursing Assistant Exam Prep - Question List

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236. After emptying urine from the bedpan of a client whose urinary output is being monitored, what should you do next?
  1. Wash hands thoroughly.
  2. Apply a clean pair of gloves.
  3. Report the amount of urine to the nurse.
  4. Document the amount and characteristic of urine in the chart.
237. A client preparing to transfer from bed to a wheelchair complains of feeling lightheaded and dizzy as he rises from a supine to a sitting position. Which of the following actions should the nurse assistant take next?
  1. Lift the client quickly into the wheelchair.
  2. Return the client to the supine position and apply a safety vest.
  3. Ask the client to dangle at the bedside while leaving the room for a few seconds to get assistance.
  4. Have the client sit at the side of the bed for a few minutes while supporting his back and shoulders.
238. Which of the following actions is the most important and effective infection control measure for preventing the transmission of microorganisms?
  1. Change a client’s bed linen daily.
  2. Wash hands before and after client contact.
  3. Wear sterile gloves when touching a client’s skin.
  4. Wear a mask when in direct contact with infected clients.
239. Which of the following vital signs should the nurse assistant report to the nurse?
  1. Blood pressure of 120/73 mmHg in a healthy man.
  2. Pulse of 110 beats/minute on awakening in the morning.
  3. Blood pressure of 110/68 mmHg in a healthy woman.
  4. Pulse of 120 beats/minute after 30 minutes of aerobic exercise.
240. A client with an arm cast complains to you of severe pain in the affected extremity and decreased sensation and motion. Swelling in the fingers is also increased. Which of the following actions would you do first?
  1. Elevate the arm.
  2. Remove the cast.
  3. Massage the fingers.
  4. Report observations to the nurse.

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