CNA Full Practice Test 4

“discussing this with the charge nurse.” is correct. Follow the care plan, prioritize safety, maintain infection control, and stay within the CNA scope of practice. “leaving the client on a padded bedpan.” is not the best practice for this situation; it conflicts with safety, scope, or the plan of care. “placing the client in bed with a waterproof
underpad.” is incorrect because it introduces water where it can spread contamination or, with electricity, cause shock. “giving the client some time to rest.” is not the best practice for this situation; it conflicts with safety, scope, or the plan of care.

“a drawsheet.” is correct. Follow the care plan, prioritize safety, maintain infection control, and stay within the CNA scope of practice. “a. an underpad.” is not the best practice for this situation; it conflicts with safety, scope, or the plan of care. “a spread.” is not the best practice for this situation; it conflicts with safety, scope, or the plan of care. “a sheet.” is not the best practice for this situation; it conflicts with safety, scope, or the plan of care.

“keep the hip in alignment.” is correct. Follow the care plan, prioritize safety, maintain infection control, and stay within the CNA scope of practice. “keep the arm straight.” is not the best practice for this situation; it conflicts with safety, scope, or the plan of care. “keep the patient on the side.” is not the best practice for this situation; it conflicts with safety, scope, or the plan of care. “keep the leg flexed.” is not the best practice for this situation; it conflicts with safety, scope, or the plan of care.

“radial pulse.” is correct. Measure vital signs correctly with the proper site/technique, and report abnormalities to the nurse. “carotid pulse.” is not the best practice for this situation; it conflicts with safety, scope, or the plan of care. “apical pulse.” is not the best practice for this situation; it conflicts with safety, scope, or the plan of care. “femoral pulse” is not the best practice for this situation; it conflicts with safety, scope, or the plan of care.

“improves client well-being.” is correct. Follow the care plan, prioritize safety, maintain infection control, and stay within the CNA scope of practice. “decreases clothing costs.” is not the best practice for this situation; it conflicts with safety, scope, or the plan of care. “makes it easier to dress clients” is not the best practice for this situation; it conflicts with safety, scope, or the plan of care. “enhances infection control.” is not the best practice for this situation; it conflicts with safety, scope, or the plan of care.

“report her behavior to the charge nurse.” is correct. Follow the care plan, prioritize safety, maintain infection control, and stay within the CNA scope of practice. “restrain her to prevent injuries.” is not the best practice for this situation; it conflicts with safety, scope, or the plan of care. “orient her to time and place.” is not the best practice for this situation; it conflicts with safety, scope, or the plan of care. “tell her family about the behavior.” is not the best practice for this situation; it conflicts with safety, scope, or the plan of care.

“decreased appetite.” is correct. Follow the care plan, prioritize safety, maintain infection control, and stay within the CNA scope of practice. “attending activities daily.” is not the best practice for this situation; it conflicts with safety, scope, or the plan of care. “laughing and smiling.” is not the best practice for this situation; it conflicts with safety, scope, or the plan of care. “socializing with friends.” is not the best practice for this situation; it conflicts with safety, scope, or the plan of care.

“respect her clothing choice.” is correct. Follow the care plan, prioritize safety, maintain infection control, and stay within the CNA scope of practice. “help her choose a more appropriate outfit.” is not the best practice for this situation; it conflicts with safety, scope, or the plan of care. “tell her that she will look uncoordinated.” is not the best practice for this situation; it conflicts with safety, scope, or the plan of care. “select an outfit for her.” is not the best practice for this situation; it conflicts with safety, scope, or the plan of care.

“objective.” is correct. Follow the care plan, prioritize safety, maintain infection control, and stay within the CNA scope of practice. “subjective.” is not the best practice for this situation; it conflicts with safety, scope, or the plan of care. “primary.” is not the best practice for this situation; it conflicts with safety, scope, or the plan of care. “secondary.” is not the best practice for this situation; it conflicts with safety, scope, or the plan of care.

The correct choice is “Step out of the room quietly and close
the door.” because it best matches the prompt’s required meaning, relationship, or logic. “Ask him to stop.” does not fit the meaning, context, or logical relationship required by the question. “Report it to the charge nurse.” does not fit the meaning, context, or logical relationship required by the question. “Discuss it with another nurse aide.” does not fit the meaning, context, or logical relationship required by the question.

“gain independence.” is correct. Follow the care plan, prioritize safety, maintain infection control, and stay within the CNA scope of practice. “be discharged sooner.” is not the best practice for this situation; it conflicts with safety, scope, or the plan of care. “learn to accept the disability.” is not the best practice for this situation; it conflicts with safety, scope, or the plan of care. “improve his body image.” is not the best practice for this situation; it conflicts with safety, scope, or the plan of care.

“using restraints without a doctor’s order or
the client’s consent.” is correct. Follow the care plan, prioritize safety, maintain infection control, and stay within the CNA scope of practice. “closing the door to the client’s room.” is not the best practice for this situation; it conflicts with safety, scope, or the plan of care. “treating the client differently because of his
religious beliefs.” is not the best practice for this situation; it conflicts with safety, scope, or the plan of care. “refusing to answer a call light that rings
frequently.” is not the best practice for this situation; it conflicts with safety, scope, or the plan of care.

“offer to get her a meatless lunch.” is correct. Follow the care plan, prioritize safety, maintain infection control, and stay within the CNA scope of practice. “tell the client to eat only the salad.” is not the best practice for this situation; it conflicts with safety, scope, or the plan of care. “ask family members to bring in something
else.” is not the best practice for this situation; it conflicts with safety, scope, or the plan of care. “request that a priest come and speak with
her.” is not the best practice for this situation; it conflicts with safety, scope, or the plan of care.

“assistive personnel.” is correct. Follow the care plan, prioritize safety, maintain infection control, and stay within the CNA scope of practice. “administration” is not the best practice for this situation; it conflicts with safety, scope, or the plan of care. “physicians” is not the best practice for this situation; it conflicts with safety, scope, or the plan of care. “residents.” is not the best practice for this situation; it conflicts with safety, scope, or the plan of care.

“encouragement for the client to continue
talking.” is correct. Follow the care plan, prioritize safety, maintain infection control, and stay within the CNA scope of practice. “displeasure at having to listen to the client.” is not the best practice for this situation; it conflicts with safety, scope, or the plan of care. “agreement with everything that the client
says.” is not the best practice for this situation; it conflicts with safety, scope, or the plan of care. “lack of available work for the nurse aide.” is not the best practice for this situation; it conflicts with safety, scope, or the plan of care.

The correct choice is “prevent orthostatic hypotension.” because it best matches the prompt’s required meaning, relationship, or logic. “make sure she is able to sit up first.” does not fit the meaning, context, or logical relationship required by the question. “give her time to put on her shoes.” does not fit the meaning, context, or logical relationship required by the question. “prevent decubitus ulcers.” does not fit the meaning, context, or logical relationship required by the question.

“T–98.2 P–122 R–20 BP–84/40” is correct. Measure vital signs correctly with the proper site/technique, and report abnormalities to the nurse. “T–99.0 P–72 R–16 BP–134/82” is not the best practice for this situation; it conflicts with safety, scope, or the plan of care. “T–98.8 P–66 R–14 BP–100/62” is not the best practice for this situation; it conflicts with safety, scope, or the plan of care. “T–98.6 P–90 R–18 BP–120/70” is not the best practice for this situation; it conflicts with safety, scope, or the plan of care.

“knock on the door and wait for the client to
respond.” is correct. Measure vital signs correctly with the proper site/technique, and report abnormalities to the nurse. “assume he does not want to be disturbed
and leave him alone.” is not the best practice for this situation; it conflicts with safety, scope, or the plan of care. “immediately open the door and walk in.” is not the best practice for this situation; it conflicts with safety, scope, or the plan of care. “knock and enter without need for a response.” is not the best practice for this situation; it conflicts with safety, scope, or the plan of care.

“including her in the plan of care.” is correct. Infection control requires proper hand hygiene and task‑appropriate PPE, using clean‑to‑dirty technique. “serving her dinner first.” is not the best practice for this situation; it conflicts with safety, scope, or the plan of care. “calling her by her first name.” is not the best practice for this situation; it conflicts with safety, scope, or the plan of care. “doing the client’s care for her.” is not the best practice for this situation; it conflicts with safety, scope, or the plan of care.

“lying with the head of the bed elevated at a
45- to 60-degree angle” is correct. Report concerns through the nursing chain of command—usually to the charge nurse/supervisor first. “lying on the side with the knee and thigh
drawn upward toward the chest” is not the best practice for this situation; it conflicts with safety, scope, or the plan of care. “lying flat on her side” is not the best practice for this situation; it conflicts with safety, scope, or the plan of care. “lying flat on her abdomen” is not the best practice for this situation; it conflicts with safety, scope, or the plan of care.

“spread bacteria.” is correct. Follow the care plan, prioritize safety, maintain infection control, and stay within the CNA scope of practice. “tear the pillowcase.” is incorrect because it administering medications is not within the CNA scope; the nurse manages meds. “drop the pillowcase.” is incorrect because it administering medications is not within the CNA scope; the nurse manages meds. “dampen the pillowcase.” is incorrect because it administering medications is not within the CNA scope; the nurse manages meds.

“help her make the list.” is correct. Follow the care plan, prioritize safety, maintain infection control, and stay within the CNA scope of practice. “tell her to wait for her family to help her.” is not the best practice for this situation; it conflicts with safety, scope, or the plan of care. “tell her that the list is not necessary.” is not the best practice for this situation; it conflicts with safety, scope, or the plan of care. “tell her not to worry because she has plenty
of time.” is not the best practice for this situation; it conflicts with safety, scope, or the plan of care.

“physical and mental decline” is correct. Follow the care plan, prioritize safety, maintain infection control, and stay within the CNA scope of practice. “high fever accompanied by chills” is not the best practice for this situation; it conflicts with safety, scope, or the plan of care. “clear memory of the recent and distant past” is not the best practice for this situation; it conflicts with safety, scope, or the plan of care. “chest pains and difficulty breathing” is not the best practice for this situation; it conflicts with safety, scope, or the plan of care.

“occupied bedmaking procedure” is correct. Follow the care plan, prioritize safety, maintain infection control, and stay within the CNA scope of practice. “unoccupied bedmaking procedure” is not the best practice for this situation; it conflicts with safety, scope, or the plan of care. “circle bedmaking procedure” is not the best practice for this situation; it conflicts with safety, scope, or the plan of care. “procedure using only fitted sheets” is not the best practice for this situation; it conflicts with safety, scope, or the plan of care.

“the unaffected side.” is correct. Follow the care plan, prioritize safety, maintain infection control, and stay within the CNA scope of practice. “the affected side.” is not the best practice for this situation; it conflicts with safety, scope, or the plan of care. “either side, depending on how the client
feels.” is not the best practice for this situation; it conflicts with safety, scope, or the plan of care. “the weak side one day and the strong side
the next.” is not the best practice for this situation; it conflicts with safety, scope, or the plan of care.

“be a good listener and show empathy.” is correct. Follow the care plan, prioritize safety, maintain infection control, and stay within the CNA scope of practice. “assure the client that everything will be okay.” is not the best practice for this situation; it conflicts with safety, scope, or the plan of care. “maintain the client’s confidentiality.” is not the best practice for this situation; it conflicts with safety, scope, or the plan of care. “encourage the client to talk to his roommate.” is not the best practice for this situation; it conflicts with safety, scope, or the plan of care.

“increased exercise.” is correct. Infection control requires proper hand hygiene and task‑appropriate PPE, using clean‑to‑dirty technique. “decreased activity” is not the best practice for this situation; it conflicts with safety, scope, or the plan of care. “bad dentures” is not the best practice for this situation; it conflicts with safety, scope, or the plan of care. “decreased saliva.” is not the best practice for this situation; it conflicts with safety, scope, or the plan of care.

“have the client do as much as she can.” is correct. Follow the care plan, prioritize safety, maintain infection control, and stay within the CNA scope of practice. “move the joints until the resident feels pain.” is not the best practice for this situation; it conflicts with safety, scope, or the plan of care. “keep the body exposed to prevent
overheating.” is incorrect because it fails to protect privacy and dignity; always provide privacy. “minimize proper body mechanics.” is not the best practice for this situation; it conflicts with safety, scope, or the plan of care.

“providing pericare.” is correct. Infection control requires proper hand hygiene and task‑appropriate PPE, using clean‑to‑dirty technique. “making beds.” is not the best practice for this situation; it conflicts with safety, scope, or the plan of care. “washing a resident’s hair.” is not the best practice for this situation; it conflicts with safety, scope, or the plan of care. “feeding a patient.” is incorrect because it does not reduce aspiration risk; use upright positioning and safe feeding techniques.

“every two hours” is correct. Positioning reduces aspiration risk and increases comfort; follow safe feeding and positioning guidelines. “every hour” is not the best practice for this situation; it conflicts with safety, scope, or the plan of care. “every three hours” is not the best practice for this situation; it conflicts with safety, scope, or the plan of care. “every four hours” is not the best practice for this situation; it conflicts with safety, scope, or the plan of care.

“transfer belt.” is correct. Safe transfers and equipment use follow the care plan; position/lock equipment, use ordered devices, and protect the client from falls. “wheelchair a few steps behind him.” is not the best practice for this situation; it conflicts with safety, scope, or the plan of care. “Hoyer lift.” is not the best practice for this situation; it conflicts with safety, scope, or the plan of care. “nurse or doctor ready for emergencies.” is not the best practice for this situation; it conflicts with safety, scope, or the plan of care.

“electrocardiogram.” is correct. Follow the care plan, prioritize safety, maintain infection control, and stay within the CNA scope of practice. “electroencephalogram.” is not the best practice for this situation; it conflicts with safety, scope, or the plan of care. “electroconvulsive therapy.” is not the best practice for this situation; it conflicts with safety, scope, or the plan of care. “electromyogram.” is not the best practice for this situation; it conflicts with safety, scope, or the plan of care.

“hand rests” is correct. Follow the care plan, prioritize safety, maintain infection control, and stay within the CNA scope of practice. “armpit” is not the best practice for this situation; it conflicts with safety, scope, or the plan of care. “knees” is not the best practice for this situation; it conflicts with safety, scope, or the plan of care. “shoulders” is not the best practice for this situation; it conflicts with safety, scope, or the plan of care.

“report the complaint to the licensed nurse.” is correct. Follow the care plan, prioritize safety, maintain infection control, and stay within the CNA scope of practice. “rub the area well with lotion.” is not the best practice for this situation; it conflicts with safety, scope, or the plan of care. “keep an eye on the area for a few days.” is not the best practice for this situation; it conflicts with safety, scope, or the plan of care. “use cornstarch on the area.” is not the best practice for this situation; it conflicts with safety, scope, or the plan of care.

“muscle relaxing.” is correct. Follow the care plan, prioritize safety, maintain infection control, and stay within the CNA scope of practice. “contracture.” is not the best practice for this situation; it conflicts with safety, scope, or the plan of care. “orthotic.” is not the best practice for this situation; it conflicts with safety, scope, or the plan of care. “a fracture” is not the best practice for this situation; it conflicts with safety, scope, or the plan of care.

“check with the client’s physician.” is correct. Safe transfers and equipment use follow the care plan; position/lock equipment, use ordered devices, and protect the client from falls. “have the nurse’s approval.” is not the best practice for this situation; it conflicts with safety, scope, or the plan of care. “know the proper procedure.” is not the best practice for this situation; it conflicts with safety, scope, or the plan of care. “use a transfer belt if needed.” is not the best practice for this situation; it conflicts with safety, scope, or the plan of care.

“receptionists.” is correct. Follow the care plan, prioritize safety, maintain infection control, and stay within the CNA scope of practice. “nurse aides.” is not the best practice for this situation; it conflicts with safety, scope, or the plan of care. “registered nurses” is not the best practice for this situation; it conflicts with safety, scope, or the plan of care. “physical therapists.” is not the best practice for this situation; it conflicts with safety, scope, or the plan of care.

“safety.” is correct. Restraints/protective devices require an order, frequent checks, and release; use least‑restrictive alternatives first. “discipline.” is not the best practice for this situation; it conflicts with safety, scope, or the plan of care. “staff convenience.” is not the best practice for this situation; it conflicts with safety, scope, or the plan of care. “roommate request.” is not the best practice for this situation; it conflicts with safety, scope, or the plan of care.

“be less important for a while.” is correct. Follow the care plan, prioritize safety, maintain infection control, and stay within the CNA scope of practice. “be more important for a while.” is not the best practice for this situation; it conflicts with safety, scope, or the plan of care. “disappear forever.” is incorrect because it does not match standard precautions/PPE sequence for the task. “be unaffected.” is not the best practice for this situation; it conflicts with safety, scope, or the plan of care.

“provide privacy with the curtain pulled.” is correct. Follow the care plan, prioritize safety, maintain infection control, and stay within the CNA scope of practice. “leave the curtain open so she can see the
client.” is incorrect because it fails to protect privacy and dignity; always provide privacy. “make the client’s bed while she is sitting on
the commode.” is not the best practice for this situation; it conflicts with safety, scope, or the plan of care. “tell the client that she can use the commode
only once a shift.” is not the best practice for this situation; it conflicts with safety, scope, or the plan of care.

“keeping the feet comfortably apart.” is correct. Follow the care plan, prioritize safety, maintain infection control, and stay within the CNA scope of practice. “keeping knees locked in place.” is not the best practice for this situation; it conflicts with safety, scope, or the plan of care. “holding objects away from the body.” is not the best practice for this situation; it conflicts with safety, scope, or the plan of care. “holding feet and hands as far from the body
as possible.” is not the best practice for this situation; it conflicts with safety, scope, or the plan of care.

“have her do whatever the nurse agrees to.” is correct. Follow the care plan, prioritize safety, maintain infection control, and stay within the CNA scope of practice. “allow her to do whatever care she wants to
do.” is not the best practice for this situation; it conflicts with safety, scope, or the plan of care. “tell her she cannot perform any care for her
mother.” is not the best practice for this situation; it conflicts with safety, scope, or the plan of care. “let her do the bathing and dressing only.” is not the best practice for this situation; it conflicts with safety, scope, or the plan of care.

““You really should ask the charge nurse for
that information.”” is correct. Follow the care plan, prioritize safety, maintain infection control, and stay within the CNA scope of practice. “"I’m sorry, I’m not allowed to discuss him
with you.”” is not the best practice for this situation; it conflicts with safety, scope, or the plan of care. ““I’ll tell you, but keep it confidential.”” is not the best practice for this situation; it conflicts with safety, scope, or the plan of care. ““I’m really not sure what is wrong with him.”” is not the best practice for this situation; it conflicts with safety, scope, or the plan of care.

“five” is correct. Follow the care plan, prioritize safety, maintain infection control, and stay within the CNA scope of practice. “four” is not the best practice for this situation; it conflicts with safety, scope, or the plan of care. “eight” is not the best practice for this situation; it conflicts with safety, scope, or the plan of care. “two” is not the best practice for this situation; it conflicts with safety, scope, or the plan of care.

“report this to the charge nurse immediately.” is correct. Follow the care plan, prioritize safety, maintain infection control, and stay within the CNA scope of practice. “keep a list of activities not performed.” is not the best practice for this situation; it conflicts with safety, scope, or the plan of care. “tell all the other staff members.” is not the best practice for this situation; it conflicts with safety, scope, or the plan of care. “complete the inadequate care himself.” is not the best practice for this situation; it conflicts with safety, scope, or the plan of care.

“at the head of the bed, to protect the head.” is correct. Follow the care plan, prioritize safety, maintain infection control, and stay within the CNA scope of practice. “on the chair, out of the way.” is not the best practice for this situation; it conflicts with safety, scope, or the plan of care. “at the foot of the bed, out of the way.” is not the best practice for this situation; it conflicts with safety, scope, or the plan of care. “anywhere the client wants it.” is not the best practice for this situation; it conflicts with safety, scope, or the plan of care.

“a diabetic client” is correct. Follow the care plan, prioritize safety, maintain infection control, and stay within the CNA scope of practice. “a cancer client” is not the best practice for this situation; it conflicts with safety, scope, or the plan of care. “a stroke client” is not the best practice for this situation; it conflicts with safety, scope, or the plan of care. “a developmentally disabled client” is not the best practice for this situation; it conflicts with safety, scope, or the plan of care.

“malpractice.” is correct. Follow the care plan, prioritize safety, maintain infection control, and stay within the CNA scope of practice. “discrimination.” is not the best practice for this situation; it conflicts with safety, scope, or the plan of care. “defamation.” is not the best practice for this situation; it conflicts with safety, scope, or the plan of care. “false imprisonment” is not the best practice for this situation; it conflicts with safety, scope, or the plan of care.

“They learn at a slower pace.” is correct. Follow the care plan, prioritize safety, maintain infection control, and stay within the CNA scope of practice. “They should be treated like children.” is not the best practice for this situation; it conflicts with safety, scope, or the plan of care. “They cannot walk or talk.” is not the best practice for this situation; it conflicts with safety, scope, or the plan of care. “They are suspicious of new people.” is not the best practice for this situation; it conflicts with safety, scope, or the plan of care.

“cheerfulness.” is correct. Follow the care plan, prioritize safety, maintain infection control, and stay within the CNA scope of practice. “sudden paleness.” is not the best practice for this situation; it conflicts with safety, scope, or the plan of care. “excessive sweating.” is not the best practice for this situation; it conflicts with safety, scope, or the plan of care. “increased respirations.” is not the best practice for this situation; it conflicts with safety, scope, or the plan of care.

“assuming.” is correct. Follow the care plan, prioritize safety, maintain infection control, and stay within the CNA scope of practice. “reflection.” is not the best practice for this situation; it conflicts with safety, scope, or the plan of care. “clarification.” is not the best practice for this situation; it conflicts with safety, scope, or the plan of care. “listening.” is not the best practice for this situation; it conflicts with safety, scope, or the plan of care.

“serve on the resident council.” is correct. Care protects privacy, dignity, and rights while following the plan of care. “read industrial magazines.” is not the best practice for this situation; it conflicts with safety, scope, or the plan of care. “watch business-oriented movies.” is not the best practice for this situation; it conflicts with safety, scope, or the plan of care. “relax and play bingo.” is not the best practice for this situation; it conflicts with safety, scope, or the plan of care.

“performing tasks without training.” is correct. Follow the care plan, prioritize safety, maintain infection control, and stay within the CNA scope of practice. “reporting to work on time.” is not the best practice for this situation; it conflicts with safety, scope, or the plan of care. “following a dress code” is not the best practice for this situation; it conflicts with safety, scope, or the plan of care. “reporting to the charge nurse.” is not the best practice for this situation; it conflicts with safety, scope, or the plan of care.

“using gestures and facial expressions.” is correct. Follow the care plan, prioritize safety, maintain infection control, and stay within the CNA scope of practice. “writing the message on paper.” is not the best practice for this situation; it conflicts with safety, scope, or the plan of care. “sharing your feelings and concerns.” is not the best practice for this situation; it conflicts with safety, scope, or the plan of care. “offering your advice and opinions.” is not the best practice for this situation; it conflicts with safety, scope, or the plan of care.

“constipation” is correct. Infection control requires proper hand hygiene and task‑appropriate PPE, using clean‑to‑dirty technique. “blood clots” is not the best practice for this situation; it conflicts with safety, scope, or the plan of care. “infection” is not the best practice for this situation; it conflicts with safety, scope, or the plan of care. “foot drop” is not the best practice for this situation; it conflicts with safety, scope, or the plan of care.

“supporting ambulatory clients.” is correct. Safe transfers and equipment use follow the care plan; position/lock equipment, use ordered devices, and protect the client from falls. “preventing injuries to healthcare workers.” is not the best practice for this situation; it conflicts with safety, scope, or the plan of care. “moving clients who are heavy.” is not the best practice for this situation; it conflicts with safety, scope, or the plan of care. “moving clients who are weak.” is not the best practice for this situation; it conflicts with safety, scope, or the plan of care.

“let her do as much of it as she can.” is correct. Follow the care plan, prioritize safety, maintain infection control, and stay within the CNA scope of practice. “pay special attention to the left side of her
mouth.” is not the best practice for this situation; it conflicts with safety, scope, or the plan of care. “do the mouth care for her.” is not the best practice for this situation; it conflicts with safety, scope, or the plan of care. “tell her to do it herself.” is not the best practice for this situation; it conflicts with safety, scope, or the plan of care.

“calmly sitting down with the client and
listening.” is correct. Follow the care plan, prioritize safety, maintain infection control, and stay within the CNA scope of practice. “saying sternly, “Quiet down!”” is not the best practice for this situation; it conflicts with safety, scope, or the plan of care. “offering to call her doctor.” is not the best practice for this situation; it conflicts with safety, scope, or the plan of care. “shutting her door for privacy.” is incorrect because it fails to protect privacy and dignity; always provide privacy.

“clean.” is correct. Follow the care plan, prioritize safety, maintain infection control, and stay within the CNA scope of practice. “wet.” is not the best practice for this situation; it conflicts with safety, scope, or the plan of care. “dry.” is not the best practice for this situation; it conflicts with safety, scope, or the plan of care. “new.” is not the best practice for this situation; it conflicts with safety, scope, or the plan of care.

“modular” is correct. Measure vital signs correctly with the proper site/technique, and report abnormalities to the nurse. “primary” is not the best practice for this situation; it conflicts with safety, scope, or the plan of care. “patient centered” is not the best practice for this situation; it conflicts with safety, scope, or the plan of care. “team” is not the best practice for this situation; it conflicts with safety, scope, or the plan of care.

“change the position of the weights.” is correct. Follow the care plan, prioritize safety, maintain infection control, and stay within the CNA scope of practice. “give a complete bed bath.” is incorrect because it administering medications is not within the CNA scope; the nurse manages meds. “monitor affected skin color.” is not the best practice for this situation; it conflicts with safety, scope, or the plan of care. “monitor all possible distal pulses.” is not the best practice for this situation; it conflicts with safety, scope, or the plan of care.

“plate guard.” is correct. Follow the care plan, prioritize safety, maintain infection control, and stay within the CNA scope of practice. “arm brace” is not the best practice for this situation; it conflicts with safety, scope, or the plan of care. “sling.” is not the best practice for this situation; it conflicts with safety, scope, or the plan of care. “bib.” is not the best practice for this situation; it conflicts with safety, scope, or the plan of care.

“lock the brakes on the wheelchair first.” is correct. Safe transfers and equipment use follow the care plan; position/lock equipment, use ordered devices, and protect the client from falls. “unlock the brakes on the wheelchair.” is incorrect because it allows equipment to roll during a transfer and increases fall risk. “use a Hoyer lift.” is not the best practice for this situation; it conflicts with safety, scope, or the plan of care. “put socks on the client first.” is not the best practice for this situation; it conflicts with safety, scope, or the plan of care.

“planning the care.” is correct. Follow the care plan, prioritize safety, maintain infection control, and stay within the CNA scope of practice. “collecting data.” is not the best practice for this situation; it conflicts with safety, scope, or the plan of care. “making observations.” is not the best practice for this situation; it conflicts with safety, scope, or the plan of care. “carrying out selected interventions.” is not the best practice for this situation; it conflicts with safety, scope, or the plan of care.

“use a clean surface of the cloth each time he
wipes.” is correct. Follow the care plan, prioritize safety, maintain infection control, and stay within the CNA scope of practice. “clean it from the outer corner to the inner
corner.” is not the best practice for this situation; it conflicts with safety, scope, or the plan of care. “clean it with hydrogen peroxide.” is not the best practice for this situation; it conflicts with safety, scope, or the plan of care. “clean the eye with exudates first.” is not the best practice for this situation; it conflicts with safety, scope, or the plan of care.

““Can you tell me why you don’t feel like
bathing today?”” is correct. Follow the care plan, prioritize safety, maintain infection control, and stay within the CNA scope of practice. ““You must take a bath every day, even if you
don’t want to.”” is not the best practice for this situation; it conflicts with safety, scope, or the plan of care. ““I doubt your roommate would appreciate
the smell.”” is not the best practice for this situation; it conflicts with safety, scope, or the plan of care. ““Is there something wrong with taking a
bath?”” is not the best practice for this situation; it conflicts with safety, scope, or the plan of care.

“observe him while he eats.” is correct. Follow the care plan, prioritize safety, maintain infection control, and stay within the CNA scope of practice. “instruct his roommate to watch him eat.” is not the best practice for this situation; it conflicts with safety, scope, or the plan of care. “feed him to prevent problems.” is not the best practice for this situation; it conflicts with safety, scope, or the plan of care. “use the Heimlich maneuver between bites.” is not the best practice for this situation; it conflicts with safety, scope, or the plan of care.

“make negative comments about former
supervisors.” is correct. Follow the care plan, prioritize safety, maintain infection control, and stay within the CNA scope of practice. “ask about possibilities for advancement.” is not the best practice for this situation; it conflicts with safety, scope, or the plan of care. “ask about job responsibilities.” is not the best practice for this situation; it conflicts with safety, scope, or the plan of care. “talk about his own strengths and weaknesses.” is not the best practice for this situation; it conflicts with safety, scope, or the plan of care.

“be offered care to meet her physical and
emotional needs.” is correct. Follow the care plan, prioritize safety, maintain infection control, and stay within the CNA scope of practice. “be left alone to grieve.” is not the best practice for this situation; it conflicts with safety, scope, or the plan of care. “be cared for only by relatives and close friends” is not the best practice for this situation; it conflicts with safety, scope, or the plan of care. “not be offered any choices about her care.” is not the best practice for this situation; it conflicts with safety, scope, or the plan of care.

“gain voluntary control of urination.” is correct. Provide prompt hygiene and toileting to protect skin integrity, reduce infection risk, and preserve dignity. “stop using a catheter.” is incorrect because it risks urine backflow and infection; drainage bags must stay below bladder level. “prevent skin problems caused by
incontinence.” is not the best practice for this situation; it conflicts with safety, scope, or the plan of care. “prevent urinary tract infections from
indwelling catheters.” is incorrect because it risks urine backflow and infection; drainage bags must stay below bladder level.