1. Mrs. Love is a rehabilitation patient in your facility. Physical therapy is concerned about foot drop as a complication of her not being out of bed, so they have ordered that she wears sneakers when awake, especially when she is in bed. You find that her son removes the sneakers every time he visits because he has indicated that she thinks the staff is just too lazy to take them off when she lays down. As the CNA, what can you do to make this situation better?

2. Mr. Williams tells you he is experiencing pain. When you leave to notify the nurse, you hear him laughing while talking on the phone. You should:

3. Identify the age group with the correct range of years.

4. What is the difference between an EMT and a paramedic?

5. A patient expresses sexual interest in you. What should be your response?

6. Many elders are affected with lowered metabolism and the loss of subcutaneous tissue. These physiology changes can lead to which of the following?

7. You work in a pediatrician’s office which of the following interventions shows you are providing age-appropriate care?

8. When providing care for elderly residents, what should you do?

9. You have admitted a 19-year-old motorcycle accident survivor to your rehabilitation facility. He is paralyzed but alert and oriented. You are assigned as his CNA to his AM care. How can you best approach his daily morning care?

10. What is a stool sample for ova and parasites, and what special treatment does it receive?

11. Mr. Nick has a neck brace that he is supposed to wear when he is out of bed. He often takes it off or does not put it on when he gets up. He says it smells. How can you help in this situation?

12. The most basic human needs found in the bottom level of Maslow’s hierarchy of needs include:

13. Elderly patients are more prone to dehydration than younger people because the elderly:

14. You have many microbes normally residing in or on your body. Where would microbes be found?

15. You are working on the pediatric unit. A young child suddenly starts violently jerking; the child also appears to be having difficulty breathing. This child is most likely having a:

16. Mr. Flores is a 47-year-old man who notices that he has recently started to have difficulty reading and seeing clearly objects that are close to his face. For example, he is not able to clearly read a newspaper. Mr. Flores’ visual change is referred to as:

17. This decrease in vision is a:

18. Mrs. Downes is a bedfast resident who is in your facility for rehabilitation. You are aware that foot drop is a serious complication of being bedfast and can slow return to an ambulatory status. Which of the following can be done to assist in preventing this complication from developing?

19. Based on Maslow’s hierarchy of needs, which of the following is the most important thing you as a CNA should do for a resident?

20. The mother of a three-month-old infant is concerned that her daughter has not begun crawling and asks your advice. What should you tell her?

21. Your two-year-old pediatric patient is always saying no to your requests. What should you do?

22. Mrs. Malloy says she is celibate. This means that she:

23. Mr. Gray tells you he is transgender. This means he:

24. The study of pediatric growth and development enables CNAs to understand:

25. You are caring for Mrs. K. She has fragile skin and she has had skin tears in the past. You are ready to assist her in order to transfer her from the bed to the chair. What should you do to prevent skin tears?

26. Which is a physical integumentary risk among the elderly population?

27. Johnny Tate, a two-year-old boy, is hospitalized with pneumonia. This child will most likely:

28. Your resident this morning asks you if she may rest for 15 minutes prior to her bath. You should:

29. Mrs. Garrison has chronic pain. This means her pain:

30. Complications from immobility and inactivity may include which of the following?

31. Your pediatric patient wishes to sleep with her special baby blanket. You should:

32. Which age group requires the most sleep?