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Module 8 Quiz

Test yourself on the concepts learned in this module.

CNA: Module 8 Test Yourself

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The bony prominences most at risk of developing a pressure injury when a resident is lying on their side is/are the

a) greater trochanter and malleolus.

b) coccyx and the base of the skull.

c) elbows and heels.

d) top of the feet.

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A resident you care for needs to have their nails trimmed. They have dementia and are combative with unpredictable physical outbursts, which makes providing nail care difficult. The best time to trim their nails is when they are

a) asleep.

b) in activities.

c) at the dining room table.

d) at the nurse’s station.

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You care for a resident who has a weak right arm. They need a clean hospital gown. To change the gown, you should remove the soiled gown starting on their

a) right side, and then put the clean gown on, starting on the right side.

b) left side, and then put the clean gown on, starting on the left side.

c) right side, and then put the clean gown on, starting on the left side.

d) left side, and then put the clean gown on, starting on the right side.

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Before putting a resident’s glasses on them, you should check

a) skin integrity behind the ears.

b) that the glasses are clean.

c) that all parts of the glasses are intact and functioning.

d) all of the above.

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The BEST way to prevent an infectious skin rash from spreading is to

a) complete a glove change and hand sanitize after washing the rashy area.

b) not wash the rashy area to prevent irritation.

c) wash the rashy area, place the used washcloths in the linen bag, and use clean washcloths to bathe the next body part.

d) both a and c.

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The BEST way to prevent rashes between skin folds is to

a) put barrier cream between the folds.

b) keep the folds clean, dry, and separated.

c) put antifungal medications between the folds.

d) avoid using soap since it will dry out the skin.

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A partial bed bath includes washing the

a) face, hands, arms, and underarms.

b) underarms, peri-area, and under the breasts.

c) face, hands, and peri-area.

d) face, hands, under skin folds, and peri-area.

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While shampooing the resident’s hair in the tub, the nursing assistant should ask the resident to

a) tip their head forward.

b) tip their head backward.

c) hold a wet towel over their eyes.

d) close their eyes and breathe through their nose.

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While using a bedpan, the resident should be in the

a) supine position.

b) Fowler’s position.

c) prone position.

d) side-lying position.

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The goal of debridement is to

a) remove healthy tissue.

b) remove dead tissue.

c) prevent infection.

d) prevent skin breakdown.

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One of your residents has refused a tub bath. The best response is to

a) ask the resident why they doesn’t wish to be bathed.

b) explain that staff must follow the bath schedule.

c) take the resident to the tub room and start undressing them.

d) ask the nurse or a coworker to bathe the resident.

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When shaving a resident with a disposable razor, you should move

a) upward on the chin and cheeks; downward on the neck and upper lip.

b) downward on the chin and cheeks; upward on the neck and upper lip.

c) downward on the chin, cheeks, and upper lip; upward on the neck.

d) downward on the chin, cheeks, upper lip, and neck.

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To prevent scalding a resident while they are in the shower, the nursing assistant should

a) ask the resident to touch the water with their hand to verify comfort of the water.

b) use a bath thermometer to check the water temperature.

c) test the temperature on your own hand to see if it is as hot as you like your shower.

d) do all of the above.

Your score is

The average score is 73%