Dare2Care Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) 1 Practice Exam

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• What items are included in the care provided upon a resident's admission?
• What is the term used to describe excessive shedding of dead skin cells from the scalp?
• What is the primary role of capillaries in the circulatory system?
• Which type of agent destroys, resists, or prevents the development of pathogens?
• What is a common outcome of ineffective bowel elimination?
• What is the term for the bluish or pale skin and/or mucous membranes due to decreased oxygen in the blood?
• Who is typically responsible for overseeing a team of healthcare workers?
• Which process is defined as reasoning and analyzing to solve problems in nursing?
• What is a common treatment for cellulitis?
• What is an essential aspect of caring for patients with dementia?
• What does it mean to be accountable for one's actions?
• What does critical thinking in nursing assist in?
• What is the gathering of people to share and gather information about a resident to develop a care plan called?
• What does the term benign refer to in a medical context?
• Which type of wound is characterized by the skin's surface not being broken?
• What does BPM stand for in medical terminology?
• Which condition is characterized by the excessive loss of skin cells, particularly from the scalp?
• Which type of care is typically provided for short-term illnesses in hospitals?
• In nursing, what does critical thinking involve?
• Which of the following describes a condition where an object has not been contaminated with pathogens?
• Which pulse is located inside the elbow, about 1 to 1 1/2 inches above the elbow?
• What does the term assault refer to?
• Which of the following is not considered an activity of daily living (ADL)?
• Which field of study focuses on all forms of life?
• Which term describes residences for people needing help with daily care but not skilled, 24-hour care?
• What is an artificial airway used for in the respiratory tract?
• What are tiny sacs of fluid near joints that help reduce friction called?
• What condition causes gradual central vision loss due to macula degeneration?
• What structure is primarily responsible for regulating vital functions such as heart rate and breathing?
• What does the term 'cite' refer to in a long-term care facility context?
• Which federal law requires healthcare facilities to protect employees from bloodborne health hazards?
• What does absorption refer to in the context of nutrition?
• What term describes a person guided by a sense of right and wrong?
• Which of the following represents a serious side effect caused by C. difficile infection?
• What is the large intestine commonly referred to as?
• Which term describes a set of learned beliefs, values, traditions, and behaviors shared by a social or ethnic group?
• What are hollow drainage tubes inserted into the chest to manage collected fluids called?
• What is the medical term for an examination conducted by a pathologist to determine the cause of death?
• What condition results from inadequate fluid intake relative to fluid loss?
• What substance covers the ends of bones and is found between vertebrae?
• What progressive and degenerative disease leads to memory loss and cognitive impairment?
• Which term describes the inability to eliminate stool or the painful elimination of hard, dry stool?
• What is the final stage of HIV infection called?
• In a medical context, what does 'chronic' imply about a patient's condition?
• What is the purpose of conducting an autopsy?
• What type of dementia is the most common form, often leading to significant memory loss and impaired judgment?
• What is the term used for bacteria that have developed resistance to carbapenems?
• What describes any untrue statement that injures a person's reputation or damages their ability to make a living?
• What term describes the way the parts of the body work together during movement?
• Which of the following best describes the term "AIDS"?
• What is defined as the basic structural unit of all organisms?
• Which definition best fits the term "baseline" in a health assessment?
• What does the term “closed wound” indicate?
• What is the medical term for the intentional touching of a person without their consent?
• Which term is used to describe a medical procedure that uses steam under pressure for sterilization?
• Which religion is founded on the teachings of Jesus Christ?
• What type of head injury occurs when the brain bangs against the skull?
• What condition is characterized by the kidneys' inability to filter waste products?
• What are the stockings used to prevent swelling and blood clots called?
• What is the primary purpose of a condom catheter?
• What is the process called when food, fluid, or foreign material is inhaled into the lungs?
• What are unconscious behaviors used to release tension or help a person cope with stress called?
• What term describes the 24-hour day-night cycle affecting biological processes?
• What is the main feature of the central nervous system?
• What term describes the period of mourning following a loss?
• Which concept describes strategies used unconsciously to manage stress?
• What is an infectious disease that is transmissible through direct or indirect contact?
• What type of health issue is primarily addressed by the Bloodborne Pathogen Standard?
• What type of feedback involves giving opinions about the work of others in a constructive manner?
• What condition is characterized by chest pain, pressure, or discomfort?
• Which of the following is NOT a function of cartilage?
• Which abbreviation refers to a bacterium that is spread by spores in feces and can lead to colitis?
• What is the term used to describe inflammation of the joints?
• Which of the following best describes a state of being lost in thought and unaware of the surroundings?
• What part of the nervous system is housed in the skull and is responsible for motor activity and thought?
• What is chest percussion primarily used for?
• Which branch of medicine focuses on the causes, prevention, and treatment of obesity?
• Which of the following is a common symptom of benign prostatic hypertrophy?
• Which term describes the assistance given to a person who is ill or disabled?
• Which mental health disorder is characterized by mood swings and changes in energy levels?
• What is the term for artificial teeth used to replace missing teeth?
• What is a urine specimen consisting of all urine voided in a 24-hour period called?
• What type of document outlines the tasks that team members must perform to assist a resident in reaching care goals?
• Which type of blood vessel carries blood away from the heart?
• What is the condition characterized by an enlarged prostate that causes urinary issues in aging men?
• Which condition is characterized by a serious, progressive loss of mental abilities, including thinking, remembering, reasoning, and communicating?
• What part of the nervous system comprises the brain and spinal cord?
• What term describes a belief in something that is not true or is out of touch with reality?
• What condition is marked by extreme alterations in mood and energy?
• What is a colostomy?
• What term is used to describe feelings of unease or worry about a situation?
• What type of law governs the legal relationships between private individuals?
• Which of the following is NOT a typical symptom of dementia?
• What is the surgical removal of a limb or external body part called?
• Which of the following describes a disease wherein the body attacks its own tissues?
• What is the key characteristic of active listening?
• What term describes the group of individuals with varying education and experience who provide care to residents?
• What is the term used for an emergent medical situation in which specially trained responders provide necessary care?
• What is the medical term for the condition characterized by a yellowing of the skin?
• What are legal documents that outline the medical care individuals wish to receive called?
• Which condition is characterized by the body's inability to regulate its heart rate effectively?
• What is the term for an appliance used to sterilize medical instruments by using steam under pressure?
• Which type of psychotherapy focuses on skills and solutions to modify negative thinking and behaviors?
• Which condition is also known as a cerebrovascular accident?
• What condition is characterized by a weakening of the heart muscle, reducing its ability to pump blood effectively?
• In the context of assisted living, what type of care is typically provided?
• What is the clinical term for the action of sitting up with the legs hanging over the side of the bed to regain balance?
• What practice involves clapping on a patient's chest to aid lung drainage?
• Which term describes an unexpected event resulting in serious injury or death?
• What percentage of dementia cases are considered preventable?
• What is the impact of a cataract on vision?
• What does atrophy refer to?
• What is the procedure called that involves removing a sample of tissue for examination?
• What term describes the act of moving or walking, with or without an assistive device?
• What is the primary goal of a code team?
• What condition includes features such as bronchial inflammation and narrowing of airways?
• What term refers to the process of burning a dead body until it turns to ash?
• Which disease is commonly treated with long-term management due to its chronic nature?
• Which disease causes the lining of the digestive tract to become inflamed?
• What type of exercises involve putting a joint through its full range of motion with some assistance?
• What is the medical term for a tube inserted through the skin or into a body opening to administer or drain fluid?
• What is the term used to describe the process of burning?
• What term describes a reaction to something in an unreasonable, exaggerated way?
• What is the significance of understanding culture in healthcare?
• Which term refers to the process of getting rid of waste materials from the body?
• What is the ongoing process of learning about other cultures in healthcare called?
• What services support individuals who need assistance during certain hours but do not reside in the care facility?
• In terms of health, what does the term "barrier" refer to?
• What are the daily personal care tasks known as?
• What term describes a slow heart rate of under 60 beats per minute?
• What are medications used to influence a person's mood or behavior known as?
• What is the focus of adult day services?
• Which belief system follows the teachings of Buddha?
• What is the natural passageway for air to enter the lungs called?
• What sexually transmitted infection is caused by bacteria?
• What condition allows the liver to process bilirubin effectively, preventing jaundice?
• What term describes a skin infection caused by bacteria that invade tissues due to a break in the skin?
• What is crucial for maintaining an efficient workflow within a healthcare team?
• What does the term "functions of a care team" refer to?
• What is defined as a communicable disease that spreads quickly from person to person?
• What is a carrier in the context of infectious diseases?
• What term best describes a person who believes that there is no god?
• What can result from prolonged catheter use that involves infection risk?
• What condition is defined as an infection in the urethra, bladder, ureter, or kidney caused by bacteria traveling up a catheter?
• Which therapy is often used to treat anxiety disorders by modifying thinking patterns?
• What is the term for areas of the body where bone lies close to the skin?
• What are the branches that lead from the trachea into the lungs called?
• Which of the following best describes the concept of cultural competence in nursing practice?
• What is the act of recording care and observations in a patient's file called?
• What is the common name for the process of being unable to accurately perceive reality?
• Which federal agency is responsible for improving public health and safety in the United States?
• Which neurodegenerative disease is primarily associated with memory decline and confusion?
• What is the primary role of bony prominences in the body?
• What is the term for mental or physical exhaustion due to prolonged stress and frustration?
• What is the structure that makes up the skeleton and provides support to body structures?
• Which term describes an individual who is confined to bed?
• What term describes a condition that is long-lasting or persistent?
• What is the anatomical term for the underarm area?
• What is the term for a group of people chosen for a particular shift to respond to emergencies?
• Which of the following best describes acute care?
• What is a urine specimen that avoids the first and last voided urine called?
• What is the term for the practice of bringing pets into a facility or home to provide stimulation and companionship?
• Which term describes a period of mourning when death is anticipated?
• What is the process of resolving conflicts in a way that satisfies everyone involved?
• What condition might result from prolonged periods of lack of mental stimulation?
• What term is used to describe the gradual decline in cognitive function?
• What term describes a state of unconsciousness in which a person cannot respond to any environmental changes, including pain?
• What is the primary purpose of charting in healthcare?
• Which term denotes the end of life and the cessation of all body functions?
• Which medical term refers to the physical activity involved in moving around the environment?
• What is the term for prejudice or discrimination against the elderly?
• What term refers to something that is soiled or has infectious material on it?
• What type of dental appliance is used to replace missing or pulled teeth?
• Which of the following terms refers to taking in nutrients from food?
• Which of the following is an example of an assistive device?
• What is the term for the order of authority within a healthcare facility?
• What is the name of the temperature scale where the freezing point of water is 0 degrees and the boiling point is 100 degrees?
• What is the term for the technique of giving someone full attention while they speak?
• What lifestyle factor can contribute to burnout in individuals?
• What are the upper two chambers of the heart called?
• What term refers to the physical movement or transfer of harmful bacteria from one part of the body to another?
• Which of the options below describes a state of unresolved disagreement?
• What is the study of body structure referred to as?
• What type of catheter is designed to fit onto the penis?
• Which term describes the addition of one substance to another to create an altered effect?
• What does the term 'cultural diversity' imply in a healthcare setting?
• Which of the following can be a reversible form of mental decline, contrasting with dementia?
• What method is used to attempt to remove an object from the airway of someone who is choking?
• What condition refers to the heart muscle being damaged and failing to pump effectively?
• What condition involves the permanent shortening of a muscle, tendon, or ligament?
• What is the term for severe pain that occurs unexpectedly, especially in individuals with cancer?
• What is a chronic condition that is often managed but not cured?
• What condition is characterized by a lower than normal number of red blood cells or hemoglobin?
• What is the term for a type of intravenous line that is inserted into a large vein in the body?
• What is the term for an obstacle or block that impedes action or progress?
• In which situation might the use of an artificial airway be necessary?
• Which of the following describes public law related to committing a crime against the community?
• What is the term for moving a body part away from the midline of the body?
• What term describes inflammation of the lining of the bronchi?
• What is the name for a sudden state of severe confusion due to a change in the body?
• What is the term for the absence of breathing?
• What condition occurs when the body's immune response is triggered after exposure to an allergen?
• Which of the following is NOT considered a body fluid?
• What is the primary goal of bariatric medicine?
• What are assistive devices used for?
• What is a key objective of a care plan in a nursing context?
• Which term describes the color gray?
• Which term refers to the groups of organs performing specific functions in the human body?
• What is the general term for a disease characterized by uncontrolled growth of abnormal cells?
• What is the ongoing coordination of a resident's care over time called?
• What is the name of the progressive, incurable lung disease that causes difficulty breathing?
• What do you call a substance that modifies the effect of another substance?
• What term describes the behavior of being polite, kind, and considerate?
• What term describes the unconscious or conscious messages sent by the body in communication?
• Why is understanding civil law important for healthcare professionals?
• What term refers to natural rhythms or cycles related to bodily functions?
• What is the semiliquid substance resulting from the chemical breakdown of food in the stomach called?
• What condition involves damaged and narrowed coronary arteries, often leading to chest pain?
• Which term refers to behavior that is violent or hostile?
• What are exercises to put a joint through its full range of motion that are done by the resident alone called?
• What does a bruise indicate about the underlying tissue?
• What is the term for a discoloration of the skin caused by leakage of blood from broken blood vessels?
• What is the term for the process of eliminating feces from the rectum through the anus?
• What are microorganisms found in human blood that can lead to infection and disease called?
• Which respiratory structure is primarily responsible for the exchange of gases?
• What kind of joint condition could result from overuse or stress on the bursae?
• What are the tiny, grape-like sacs in the lungs where gas exchange occurs called?
• What does it mean to provide active assistance in range of motion exercises?
• What is the term for moving a body part toward the midline of the body?
• What does the term apathy refer to?
• What is defined as the sudden stopping or cessation of heartbeat?
• What term describes the state of being excited, restless, or troubled?
• In conflict resolution, what is crucial for achieving a successful outcome?
• What does it mean to have awareness of one's surroundings, sensations, and thoughts?
• What term describes a bed that is completely made with the bedspread and blankets in place?
• What term refers to the inability to think clearly and logically?
• What condition occurs when the bursae become inflamed and painful?
• What chronic disease is characterized by difficulty in breathing, coughing, and wheezing?
• Which of the following best describes the function of capillaries?
• What term refers to the body's natural clock that regulates sleep-wake cycles?
• What is defined as purposeful mistreatment that causes harm to a person?
• What term encompasses the variety of people living and working together in the world?
• What is a common effect of both delusion and dementia?
• What is the primary purpose of a catheter in medical procedures?
• Where is the apical pulse located?
• Which of these is NOT a common body fluid that could contain bloodborne pathogens?
• Which type of cancer begins in the cervix?
• What physiological state is described by 'the cessation of all body functions'?
• What is the main goal of critical thinking in nursing?
• In which category do dentures fall?
• What is the term for a person who believes they cannot know if God exists?
• What condition occurs when the lens of the eye becomes cloudy, often resulting in vision loss?
• What term describes a pattern of breathing characterized by alternating periods of slow, irregular respiration and rapid, shallow breaths?
• What is the main risk associated with untreated bacterial sexually transmitted infections?
• What term describes a condition where the blood supply to the brain is suddenly cut off?
• What is the legal importance of advance directives in healthcare?
• What is the abbreviation for cardiopulmonary resuscitation?
• What is the main purpose of using a clean-catch urine specimen?
• Which term best describes reactions that occur when pathogens are transferred between a healthcare worker and a patient?
• What process refers to the release of solid waste from the colon or large intestine?
• What aids are designed to improve the ability of individuals to chew and eat?
• What is the term for transferring responsibility to a person for a specific task?
• What does "code status" refer to in healthcare?
• What condition involves persistent dilation and damage of the bronchi?
• Which term best describes the ability to think clearly and logically?
• Which term applies to a formal document regarding care in the event of a catastrophic situation?
• Which action is considered a violation of someone’s well-being?
• What is the condition called where there is an excessive loss of water from the body, often due to greater fluid loss than intake?