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Certified Nursing Assistant Exam Prep - Question List

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41. Macy, the new medical assistant, is about to take a client's rectal temperature as ordered by the nurse. Which of the following actions show that Macy is doing the procedure inappropriately?
  1. Explaining the procedure to the client and assisting in the right-side lying position.
  2. Dipping probe into liberal amount of lubricant applied to a tissue, covering the probe at least 1 to 2 inches.
  3. With non-dominant hand, separating buttocks to expose anus; asking the resident to breathe slowly and relax.
  4. With dominant hand, inserting thermometer probe gently into anus, aiming the probe in the direction of the umbilicus, which is 1-2 inches.
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42.

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
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43.

When performing oral care on an unconscious client, which of the following prevents aspiration of fluids into the lungs?

  1. Put the client on a side-lying position with the head of bed lowered
  2. Keep the client dry by placing a towel under the chin
  3. Wash hands and observe appropriate infection control
  4. Clean the client's mouth with oral swabs in a careful and an orderly progression
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44. When giving the client a bed bath, which of the following sequences is preferred?
  1. Face, arms, legs, chest, back, buttocks
  2. Face, chest, arms, legs, back, buttocks
  3. Face, chest, arms, back, buttocks, legs
  4. Face, arms, chest, legs, back, buttocks
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45. The physician requests a pair of sterile scissors. A pair of scissors found at the bedside is in an original factory wrapping that has been opened but taped closed again. Which of the following should the medical assistant do?
  1. Check the hospital policy manual regarding use of opened supplies.
  2. Obtain a pair of sterile scissors that have not been opened.
  3. Provide the scissors to the physician because they are available and probably have not been used.
  4. Question another medical assistant regarding the sterility of the scissors found at the table.
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