CNA Full Practice Test 6

“discuss this with the charge nurse as soon as possible.” is correct. Follow the care plan, prioritize safety, maintain infection control, and stay within the CNA scope of practice. “ask another nursing assistant to cover after 3:00 p.m.” is incorrect because it delays needed care and can worsen the problem; timely action prevents harm. “leave early, as no one is likely to notice.” is not the best practice for this situation; it conflicts with safety, scope, or the plan of care. “come in 15 minutes earlier in the morning.” is not the best practice for this situation; it conflicts with safety, scope, or the plan of care.

“offer to get something different for him.” is correct. Follow the care plan, prioritize safety, maintain infection control, and stay within the CNA scope of practice. “tell him to consult with his doctor.” is not the best practice for this situation; it conflicts with safety, scope, or the plan of care. “tell him he will have to speak to the dietician tomorrow.” is not the best practice for this situation; it conflicts with safety, scope, or the plan of care. “tell him he will be given a tube feeding if he won’t eat.” is incorrect because it administering medications is not within the CNA scope; the nurse manages meds.

“report it to the charge nurse immediately because it may be a CVA.” is correct. Follow the care plan, prioritize safety, maintain infection control, and stay within the CNA scope of practice. “call the doctor because the client had a CVA.” is not the best practice for this situation; it conflicts with safety, scope, or the plan of care. “check the blood pressure to verify it is a CVA.” is not the best practice for this situation; it conflicts with safety, scope, or the plan of care. “check the client later to see if it may be a CVA.” is incorrect because it delays needed care and can worsen the problem; timely action prevents harm.

“bluish tint to lips and skin” is correct. Report concerns through the nursing chain of command—usually to the charge nurse/supervisor first. “T–98.2, P–88, R–20” is not the best practice for this situation; it conflicts with safety, scope, or the plan of care. “yellow-colored urine” is not the best practice for this situation; it conflicts with safety, scope, or the plan of care. “skin that is warm and dry to the touch” is not the best practice for this situation; it conflicts with safety, scope, or the plan of care.

“urine, emesis, and bleeding” is correct. Follow the care plan, prioritize safety, maintain infection control, and stay within the CNA scope of practice. “urine, food eaten, and IV solutions” is not the best practice for this situation; it conflicts with safety, scope, or the plan of care. “liquids taken in during the shift” is not the best practice for this situation; it conflicts with safety, scope, or the plan of care. “bowel movements only” is not the best practice for this situation; it conflicts with safety, scope, or the plan of care.

““Your comments are not acceptable.”” is correct. Follow the care plan, prioritize safety, maintain infection control, and stay within the CNA scope of practice. ““You are making me blush.”” is not the best practice for this situation; it conflicts with safety, scope, or the plan of care. ““You are quite a character.”” is not the best practice for this situation; it conflicts with safety, scope, or the plan of care. ““You should be ashamed of yourself.”” is not the best practice for this situation; it conflicts with safety, scope, or the plan of care.

“contact the charge nurse immediately.” is correct. Follow the care plan, prioritize safety, maintain infection control, and stay within the CNA scope of practice. “resume the client’s normal care.” is not the best practice for this situation; it conflicts with safety, scope, or the plan of care. “wait ten minutes and check the client’s respirations again.” is not the best practice for this situation; it conflicts with safety, scope, or the plan of care. “inform the client’s family that the client is dead.” is not the best practice for this situation; it conflicts with safety, scope, or the plan of care.

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

“let the client do as much as he is able to.” is correct. Follow the care plan, prioritize safety, maintain infection control, and stay within the CNA scope of practice. “do everything for the client so it is done correctly.” is not the best practice for this situation; it conflicts with safety, scope, or the plan of care. “care only for clients who are the same sex.” is not the best practice for this situation; it conflicts with safety, scope, or the plan of care. “work as quickly as possible.” is not the best practice for this situation; it conflicts with safety, scope, or the plan of care.

“person who is certified to give care under the direct supervision of a registered or licensed practical nurse.” is correct. Follow the care plan, prioritize safety, maintain infection control, and stay within the CNA scope of practice. “graduate nurse who is registered and licensed by the state to practice nursing.” is not the best practice for this situation; it conflicts with safety, scope, or the plan of care. “licensed person who provides education about special diets.” is not the best practice for this situation; it conflicts with safety, scope, or the plan of care. “person who transcribes the physician’s orders for patient care.” is not the best practice for this situation; it conflicts with safety, scope, or the plan of care.

“paralysis on one side of the body.” is correct. Follow the care plan, prioritize safety, maintain infection control, and stay within the CNA scope of practice. “paralysis of both legs.” is not the best practice for this situation; it conflicts with safety, scope, or the plan of care. “paralysis of both arms.” is not the best practice for this situation; it conflicts with safety, scope, or the plan of care. “paralysis of all four extremities.” is not the best practice for this situation; it conflicts with safety, scope, or the plan of care.

“by her surname” is correct. Follow the care plan, prioritize safety, maintain infection control, and stay within the CNA scope of practice. ““Ma’am”” is not the best practice for this situation; it conflicts with safety, scope, or the plan of care. ““Miss”” is not the best practice for this situation; it conflicts with safety, scope, or the plan of care. “by her first name” is not the best practice for this situation; it conflicts with safety, scope, or the plan of care.

“put his left arm into his shirt first.” is correct. Follow the care plan, prioritize safety, maintain infection control, and stay within the CNA scope of practice. “put his right arm into his shirt first.” is not the best practice for this situation; it conflicts with safety, scope, or the plan of care. “put both arms in the shirt at the same time.” is not the best practice for this situation; it conflicts with safety, scope, or the plan of care. “wear a hospital gown to make dressing easier.” is incorrect because it does not match standard precautions/PPE sequence for the task.

“record the client’s fluid intake and urine output.” is correct. Follow the care plan, prioritize safety, maintain infection control, and stay within the CNA scope of practice. “keep the client NPO.” is not the best practice for this situation; it conflicts with safety, scope, or the plan of care. “record the client’s entire solid food intake.” is not the best practice for this situation; it conflicts with safety, scope, or the plan of care. “record the client’s fluid intake only.” is not the best practice for this situation; it conflicts with safety, scope, or the plan of care.

“increased intestinal peristalsis.” is correct. Follow the care plan, prioritize safety, maintain infection control, and stay within the CNA scope of practice. “pressure ulcers.” is not the best practice for this situation; it conflicts with safety, scope, or the plan of care. “permanent contractures.” is not the best practice for this situation; it conflicts with safety, scope, or the plan of care. “secretions remaining in the lungs.” is not the best practice for this situation; it conflicts with safety, scope, or the plan of care.

“allow her some private time to pray.” is correct. Follow the care plan, prioritize safety, maintain infection control, and stay within the CNA scope of practice. “tell her that her bath comes first.” is not the best practice for this situation; it conflicts with safety, scope, or the plan of care. “tell her to wait until clergy visits.” is not the best practice for this situation; it conflicts with safety, scope, or the plan of care. “start bathing her.” is not the best practice for this situation; it conflicts with safety, scope, or the plan of care.

“diabetes” is correct. Follow the care plan, prioritize safety, maintain infection control, and stay within the CNA scope of practice. “stroke” is not the best practice for this situation; it conflicts with safety, scope, or the plan of care. “cancer” is not the best practice for this situation; it conflicts with safety, scope, or the plan of care. “Alzheimer’s disease” is not the best practice for this situation; it conflicts with safety, scope, or the plan of care.

“report it to the charge nurse.” is correct. Follow the care plan, prioritize safety, maintain infection control, and stay within the CNA scope of practice. “tell the aide to stop.” is not the best practice for this situation; it conflicts with safety, scope, or the plan of care. “observe the aide for a few days.” is not the best practice for this situation; it conflicts with safety, scope, or the plan of care. “ignore it; the client is irritable.” is incorrect because it delays needed care and can worsen the problem; timely action prevents harm.

“uncover only the area she is working on.” is correct. Follow the care plan, prioritize safety, maintain infection control, and stay within the CNA scope of practice. “uncover the client completely so that she can work quickly.” is not the best practice for this situation; it conflicts with safety, scope, or the plan of care. “keep the client completely covered and work under the covers.” is not the best practice for this situation; it conflicts with safety, scope, or the plan of care. “leave the curtain open at all times.” is incorrect because it fails to protect privacy and dignity; always provide privacy.

“listening to the older adult’s past experiences.” is correct. Follow the care plan, prioritize safety, maintain infection control, and stay within the CNA scope of practice. “pairing the older adult with another talkative resident.” is not the best practice for this situation; it conflicts with safety, scope, or the plan of care. “encouraging frequent rest periods to save energy for socializing.” is not the best practice for this situation; it conflicts with safety, scope, or the plan of care. “telling the older adult that aides are too busy to listen to stories.” is not the best practice for this situation; it conflicts with safety, scope, or the plan of care.

“client’s right to privacy.” is correct. Follow the care plan, prioritize safety, maintain infection control, and stay within the CNA scope of practice. “client’s right to medical care.” is not the best practice for this situation; it conflicts with safety, scope, or the plan of care. “client’s right to review his records.” is not the best practice for this situation; it conflicts with safety, scope, or the plan of care. “client’s right to ask questions.” is not the best practice for this situation; it conflicts with safety, scope, or the plan of care.

“Patient’s Bill of Rights.” is correct. Follow the care plan, prioritize safety, maintain infection control, and stay within the CNA scope of practice. “Infection Control Manual.” is not the best practice for this situation; it conflicts with safety, scope, or the plan of care. “Policy and Procedure Manual.” is not the best practice for this situation; it conflicts with safety, scope, or the plan of care. “Physician’s Code of Ethics.” is not the best practice for this situation; it conflicts with safety, scope, or the plan of care.

“cover the resident with a bath blanket.” is correct. Follow the care plan, prioritize safety, maintain infection control, and stay within the CNA scope of practice. “put the bed in the low position.” is not the best practice for this situation; it conflicts with safety, scope, or the plan of care. “wash the perineal area from back to front.” is not the best practice for this situation; it conflicts with safety, scope, or the plan of care. “place dirty towels and linens on the floor.” is not the best practice for this situation; it conflicts with safety, scope, or the plan of care.

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

“report it to the charge nurse.” is correct. Follow the care plan, prioritize safety, maintain infection control, and stay within the CNA scope of practice. “put alcohol on the nick.” is not the best practice for this situation; it conflicts with safety, scope, or the plan of care. “report it to the physician.” is not the best practice for this situation; it conflicts with safety, scope, or the plan of care. “ignore it, since it is just a nick.” is incorrect because it delays needed care and can worsen the problem; timely action prevents harm.

“urine.” is correct. Provide prompt hygiene and toileting to protect skin integrity, reduce infection risk, and preserve dignity. “feces.” is not the best practice for this situation; it conflicts with safety, scope, or the plan of care. “emesis.” is not the best practice for this situation; it conflicts with safety, scope, or the plan of care. “blood.” is not the best practice for this situation; it conflicts with safety, scope, or the plan of care.

“rectal.” is correct. Measure vital signs correctly with the proper site/technique, and report abnormalities to the nurse. “oral.” is not the best practice for this situation; it conflicts with safety, scope, or the plan of care. “axial.” is not the best practice for this situation; it conflicts with safety, scope, or the plan of care. “feeling the forehead.” is not the best practice for this situation; it conflicts with safety, scope, or the plan of care.

“applying a sterile dressing to an open wound” is correct. Follow the care plan, prioritize safety, maintain infection control, and stay within the CNA scope of practice. “providing the resident with ROM” is not the best practice for this situation; it conflicts with safety, scope, or the plan of care. “shaving the resident” is not the best practice for this situation; it conflicts with safety, scope, or the plan of care. “recording vital signs” is not the best practice for this situation; it conflicts with safety, scope, or the plan of care.

“Injuries should be treated and reported on an incident report.” is correct. Follow the care plan, prioritize safety, maintain infection control, and stay within the CNA scope of practice. “Injuries to staff can be ignored if they are minor.” is incorrect because it delays needed care and can worsen the problem; timely action prevents harm. “Injuries should be reported only if they are major.” is not the best practice for this situation; it conflicts with safety, scope, or the plan of care. “Injuries should be treated but do not need to be reported.” is not the best practice for this situation; it conflicts with safety, scope, or the plan of care.

“the aide’s experience with restraints.” is correct. Report concerns through the nursing chain of command—usually to the charge nurse/supervisor first. “the type of device being used.” is not the best practice for this situation; it conflicts with safety, scope, or the plan of care. “the time the restraint was released.” is not the best practice for this situation; it conflicts with safety, scope, or the plan of care. “unusual observations about the client’s skin.” is not the best practice for this situation; it conflicts with safety, scope, or the plan of care.

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

“tell the charge nurse so she can check it.” is correct. Follow the care plan, prioritize safety, maintain infection control, and stay within the CNA scope of practice. “wash the area with soap and water and apply alcohol.” is incorrect because it introduces water where it can spread contamination or, with electricity, cause shock. “ask another nursing assistant to look at it and give his opinion.” is incorrect because it administering medications is not within the CNA scope; the nurse manages meds. “check it again at the same time the next day.” is not the best practice for this situation; it conflicts with safety, scope, or the plan of care.

“Each extinguisher should be used for the correct type of fire.” is correct. Fire safety: eliminate hazards at the source, avoid water on electrical/grease/chemical fires, and follow facility protocol. “Any fire extinguisher can be used on any fire.” is not the best practice for this situation; it conflicts with safety, scope, or the plan of care. “Nurse aides are not responsible for using fire extinguishers.” is not the best practice for this situation; it conflicts with safety, scope, or the plan of care. “Fire extinguishers should not be used for small fires.” is not the best practice for this situation; it conflicts with safety, scope, or the plan of care.

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

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

“take the breakfast tray to the charge nurse.” is correct. Follow the care plan, prioritize safety, maintain infection control, and stay within the CNA scope of practice. “remove the bacon from the tray.” is not the best practice for this situation; it conflicts with safety, scope, or the plan of care. “instruct the client not to eat the bacon.” is not the best practice for this situation; it conflicts with safety, scope, or the plan of care. “take the breakfast tray back to the dietician.” is not the best practice for this situation; it conflicts with safety, scope, or the plan of care.

“750 cc.” is correct. Follow the care plan, prioritize safety, maintain infection control, and stay within the CNA scope of practice. “250 cc.” is not the best practice for this situation; it conflicts with safety, scope, or the plan of care. “500 cc.” is not the best practice for this situation; it conflicts with safety, scope, or the plan of care. “1,000 cc.” is not the best practice for this situation; it conflicts with safety, scope, or the plan of care.

“listen and try to provide comfort.” is correct. Follow the care plan, prioritize safety, maintain infection control, and stay within the CNA scope of practice. “change the subject.” is not the best practice for this situation; it conflicts with safety, scope, or the plan of care. “tell the spouse to contact a counselor.” is not the best practice for this situation; it conflicts with safety, scope, or the plan of care. “send him to the charge nurse.” is not the best practice for this situation; it conflicts with safety, scope, or the plan of care.

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

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

“moist cotton ball, wiping from the inner to the outer corner.” is correct. Follow the care plan, prioritize safety, maintain infection control, and stay within the CNA scope of practice. “cotton swab lubricated with petroleum jelly.” is not the best practice for this situation; it conflicts with safety, scope, or the plan of care. “alcohol wipe, using circular motions.” is not the best practice for this situation; it conflicts with safety, scope, or the plan of care. “hot towel, wiping from the outer to the inner corner.” is not the best practice for this situation; it conflicts with safety, scope, or the plan of care.

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

“handroll.” is correct. Follow the care plan, prioritize safety, maintain infection control, and stay within the CNA scope of practice. “doppler.” is not the best practice for this situation; it conflicts with safety, scope, or the plan of care. “air mattress.” is not the best practice for this situation; it conflicts with safety, scope, or the plan of care. “manometer.” is not the best practice for this situation; it conflicts with safety, scope, or the plan of care.

“removing oxygen before brushing.” is correct. Follow the care plan, prioritize safety, maintain infection control, and stay within the CNA scope of practice. “wearing gloves.” is incorrect because it does not match standard precautions/PPE sequence for the task. “handling and storing dentures carefully.” is not the best practice for this situation; it conflicts with safety, scope, or the plan of care. “using dental floss.” is not the best practice for this situation; it conflicts with safety, scope, or the plan of care.

“Wash at least two inches above the wrist.” is correct. Infection control requires proper hand hygiene and task‑appropriate PPE, using clean‑to‑dirty technique. “The faucet is clean and may be touched when washing hands.” is not the best practice for this situation; it conflicts with safety, scope, or the plan of care. “Hands can be washed in any temperature water.” is incorrect because it introduces water where it can spread contamination or, with electricity, cause shock. “Hand sanitizers never substitute for handwashing.” is not the best practice for this situation; it conflicts with safety, scope, or the plan of care.

“stay with the client and call for help.” is correct. Follow the care plan, prioritize safety, maintain infection control, and stay within the CNA scope of practice. “walk the client back to the client’s bed immediately.” is not the best practice for this situation; it conflicts with safety, scope, or the plan of care. “get the sphygmomanometer and take the client’s blood pressure.” is not the best practice for this situation; it conflicts with safety, scope, or the plan of care. “help the client to the floor and go find a phone to call 911.” is not the best practice for this situation; it conflicts with safety, scope, or the plan of care.

“bend at the knees.” is correct. Safe transfers and equipment use follow the care plan; position/lock equipment, use ordered devices, and protect the client from falls. “keep the patient at arm’s length.” is not the best practice for this situation; it conflicts with safety, scope, or the plan of care. “twist at the waist.” is not the best practice for this situation; it conflicts with safety, scope, or the plan of care. “move the patient rapidly.” is not the best practice for this situation; it conflicts with safety, scope, or the plan of care.

“decreased body functions.” is correct. Follow the care plan, prioritize safety, maintain infection control, and stay within the CNA scope of practice. “increased appetite.” is incorrect because it does not match standard precautions/PPE sequence for the task. “normal or elevated vital signs.” is not the best practice for this situation; it conflicts with safety, scope, or the plan of care. “severe, unceasing pain.” is not the best practice for this situation; it conflicts with safety, scope, or the plan of care.

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

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

“360 cc” is correct. Follow the care plan, prioritize safety, maintain infection control, and stay within the CNA scope of practice. “180 cc” is not the best practice for this situation; it conflicts with safety, scope, or the plan of care. “240 cc” is not the best practice for this situation; it conflicts with safety, scope, or the plan of care. “400 cc” is not the best practice for this situation; it conflicts with safety, scope, or the plan of care.

“touching objects or dirty instruments.” is correct. Follow the care plan, prioritize safety, maintain infection control, and stay within the CNA scope of practice. “bathing the patient.” is not the best practice for this situation; it conflicts with safety, scope, or the plan of care. “using contaminated blood.” is not the best practice for this situation; it conflicts with safety, scope, or the plan of care. “breathing dust particles in the air.” is not the best practice for this situation; it conflicts with safety, scope, or the plan of care.

“do perineal care from front to back as needed.” is correct. Infection control requires proper hand hygiene and task‑appropriate PPE, using clean‑to‑dirty technique. “keep the drainage bag higher than the bladder.” is incorrect because it risks urine backflow and infection; drainage bags must stay below bladder level. “let the tubing make a U loop below the bed.” is not the best practice for this situation; it conflicts with safety, scope, or the plan of care. “do perineal care every other night.” is not the best practice for this situation; it conflicts with safety, scope, or the plan of care.

“Tell the other employee that aides are not allowed to talk about the clients.” is correct. Follow the care plan, prioritize safety, maintain infection control, and stay within the CNA scope of practice. “Tell the employee, since information can be shared with coworkers.” is incorrect because it violates professionalism and confidentiality; maintain resident privacy. “Discuss the situation with the charge nurse before talking to the other employee.” is not the best practice for this situation; it conflicts with safety, scope, or the plan of care. “Wait until break time to discuss the client with the other employee.” is not the best practice for this situation; it conflicts with safety, scope, or the plan of care.

“give physical and emotional support.” is correct. Follow the care plan, prioritize safety, maintain infection control, and stay within the CNA scope of practice. “leave her alone to allow for privacy.” is incorrect because it fails to protect privacy and dignity; always provide privacy. “encourage her to believe that a miracle may occur.” is not the best practice for this situation; it conflicts with safety, scope, or the plan of care. “force her to eat three meals a day to keep up her strength.” is not the best practice for this situation; it conflicts with safety, scope, or the plan of care.

“Remove corns.” is correct. Follow the care plan, prioritize safety, maintain infection control, and stay within the CNA scope of practice. “Soak the resident’s feet in warm water.” is incorrect because it introduces water where it can spread contamination or, with electricity, cause shock. “Check for skin breakdown.” is not the best practice for this situation; it conflicts with safety, scope, or the plan of care. “Clean under the toenails using an orangewood stick.” is incorrect because it CNA should not trim diabetic toenails due to injury/infection risk; report to nurse/podiatry.

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

“four times per day.” is correct. Measure vital signs correctly with the proper site/technique, and report abnormalities to the nurse. “twice per day.” is not the best practice for this situation; it conflicts with safety, scope, or the plan of care. “morning and evening.” is not the best practice for this situation; it conflicts with safety, scope, or the plan of care. “once per shift.” is not the best practice for this situation; it conflicts with safety, scope, or the plan of care.

“as long as necessary.” is correct. Follow the care plan, prioritize safety, maintain infection control, and stay within the CNA scope of practice. “one week.” is not the best practice for this situation; it conflicts with safety, scope, or the plan of care. “a few days.” is not the best practice for this situation; it conflicts with safety, scope, or the plan of care. “two days.” is not the best practice for this situation; it conflicts with safety, scope, or the plan of care.

“take the client’s rectal temperature as planned.” is correct. Measure vital signs correctly with the proper site/technique, and report abnormalities to the nurse. “wait 15 minutes before taking the temperature.” is not the best practice for this situation; it conflicts with safety, scope, or the plan of care. “give the client some warm water to counter the effect of the cold.” is incorrect because it introduces water where it can spread contamination or, with electricity, cause shock. “report this to the charge nurse.” is not the best practice for this situation; it conflicts with safety, scope, or the plan of care.

“gently shake her and ask if she is okay.” is correct. Follow the care plan, prioritize safety, maintain infection control, and stay within the CNA scope of practice. “run out of the room and get help.” is not the best practice for this situation; it conflicts with safety, scope, or the plan of care. “help her up into a chair.” is not the best practice for this situation; it conflicts with safety, scope, or the plan of care. “call 911.” is not the best practice for this situation; it conflicts with safety, scope, or the plan of care.

“The client has not voided in eight hours.” is correct. Report concerns through the nursing chain of command—usually to the charge nurse/supervisor first. “The client states that he is not hungry.” is not the best practice for this situation; it conflicts with safety, scope, or the plan of care. “The client requests a bedpan.” is not the best practice for this situation; it conflicts with safety, scope, or the plan of care. “The client’s eight-hour output is 600 cc.” is not the best practice for this situation; it conflicts with safety, scope, or the plan of care.

“listen carefully to determine her needs.” is correct. Follow the care plan, prioritize safety, maintain infection control, and stay within the CNA scope of practice. “talk loudly over the intercom so that she can hear.” is not the best practice for this situation; it conflicts with safety, scope, or the plan of care. “train her to use the call light less often.” is not the best practice for this situation; it conflicts with safety, scope, or the plan of care. “tell the charge nurse that the client is attention seeking.” is not the best practice for this situation; it conflicts with safety, scope, or the plan of care.

“make the client stay still.” is correct. Follow the care plan, prioritize safety, maintain infection control, and stay within the CNA scope of practice. “remain calm.” is not the best practice for this situation; it conflicts with safety, scope, or the plan of care. “provide a quiet atmosphere.” is not the best practice for this situation; it conflicts with safety, scope, or the plan of care. “use simple, easy to understand words.” is not the best practice for this situation; it conflicts with safety, scope, or the plan of care.

“report it immediately.” is correct. Follow the care plan, prioritize safety, maintain infection control, and stay within the CNA scope of practice. “dispose of it immediately.” is not the best practice for this situation; it conflicts with safety, scope, or the plan of care. “use it until new equipment arrives.” is not the best practice for this situation; it conflicts with safety, scope, or the plan of care. “repair it herself and then use it.” is not the best practice for this situation; it conflicts with safety, scope, or the plan of care.

“tea, broth, and gelatin.” is correct. Follow the care plan, prioritize safety, maintain infection control, and stay within the CNA scope of practice. “coffee, milk, and soup.” is not the best practice for this situation; it conflicts with safety, scope, or the plan of care. “milk, soup, and ice cream.” is not the best practice for this situation; it conflicts with safety, scope, or the plan of care. “coffee, broth, and crackers.” is not the best practice for this situation; it conflicts with safety, scope, or the plan of care.

“T–102.4, P–100, R–32, BP–180/100” is correct. Measure vital signs correctly with the proper site/technique, and report abnormalities to the nurse. “T–98.6, P–60, R–14, BP–120/60” is not the best practice for this situation; it conflicts with safety, scope, or the plan of care. “T–99.6, P–80, R–16, BP–132/70” is not the best practice for this situation; it conflicts with safety, scope, or the plan of care. “T–97.6, P–82, R–20, BP–110/60” is not the best practice for this situation; it conflicts with safety, scope, or the plan of care.

“the location of the call bell and how to use it” is correct. Follow the care plan, prioritize safety, maintain infection control, and stay within the CNA scope of practice. “the television remote control” is not the best practice for this situation; it conflicts with safety, scope, or the plan of care. “how to lower and raise the bed” is not the best practice for this situation; it conflicts with safety, scope, or the plan of care. “where to store personal belongings” is not the best practice for this situation; it conflicts with safety, scope, or the plan of care.

“is independent with balanced periods of rest and activity.” is correct. Follow the care plan, prioritize safety, maintain infection control, and stay within the CNA scope of practice. “is not permitted out of bed.” is not the best practice for this situation; it conflicts with safety, scope, or the plan of care. “is out of bed at mealtime only.” is not the best practice for this situation; it conflicts with safety, scope, or the plan of care. “will need assistance for all activities of daily living.” is not the best practice for this situation; it conflicts with safety, scope, or the plan of care.

“administer abdominal thrusts.” is correct. Positioning reduces aspiration risk and increases comfort; follow safe feeding and positioning guidelines. “shake the client and ask if the client is okay.” is not the best practice for this situation; it conflicts with safety, scope, or the plan of care. “call the physician.” is not the best practice for this situation; it conflicts with safety, scope, or the plan of care. “sweep one finger in the client’s mouth to check for obstruction.” is not the best practice for this situation; it conflicts with safety, scope, or the plan of care.