Iowa Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Practice Exam

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• What term describes heart disease?
• What is the purpose of an antibiotic?
• Which of the following are considered vital signs?
• What outcome can vaccinations provide?
• What does pyuria indicate?
• What could excessive skin shearing lead to in patients with limited mobility?
• What is the overall emotional sequence of accepting terminal illness?
• What is meant by a sterile field?
• What does the term nosocomial refer to?
• What condition does cystitis refer to?
• What is hypotension?
• A deadly illness is referred to as?
• What is a primary characteristic of a benign tumor?
• What vital sign is best examined to assess the heart’s functioning?
• What is an autoimmune disease?
• What is the medical term for high blood pressure?
• What is abduction in terms of body movement?
• What does the bloodborne pathogen standard refer to?
• What term describes excessive body hair?
• Which of the following conditions can result from chronic high blood pressure?
• What does full visual privacy mean?
• What characterizes an open fracture?
• What is the purpose of anti-embolism hose?
• What term refers to the buildup of feces in the rectum?
• What does anorexia indicate?
• What does the term 'fracture' refer to?
• What is the medical term for the condition caused by lice?
• What is a surgical operation to remove parts of the colon and create an artificial opening?
• What might be a consequence of contamination in a hospital setting?
• Colitis is best described as an inflammation reaction in which part of the body?
• What is vomitus commonly referred to in medical terms?
• What does hyperglycemia typically require for management?
• What is dysphagia?
• Within the five steps of accepting terminal illness, which step focuses on feelings of sadness and despair?
• In the acceptance process, which stage is most likely to lead to action for change?
• Which condition is characterized by having blood in the urine?
• Asepsis refers to which of the following?
• What is often a treatment decision following an amputation?
• What does blood pressure measure in the circulatory system?
• Which condition can result from a heart attack?
• What is immunity?
• What is a hallmark of arthritis?
• What is medical asepsis?
• What term best describes large amounts of urine production?
• Which of the following is a common sign of dehydration?
• What is angina?
• Hepatitis is defined as what type of medical condition?
• Rigor mortis typically begins how many hours after death?
• How is a simple fracture defined?
• In a Fowler's position, how is a person positioned?
• What does sterilization accomplish?
• The field in medicine that is concerned about the health of older adults is known as what?
• What is urinary incontinence defined as?
• What is the term used to describe the stiffening of muscles and joints after death?
• Which practice aims for a high level of cleanliness but does not eliminate all microbes?
• Which condition involves the hardening of the arteries due to plaque buildup?
• What general concept does rigor mortis pertain to?
• What is atrophy?
• From a nursing perspective, why is it important to recognize dysuria?
• Which of the following would indicate bradycardia?
• What does tachycardia refer to?
• What is the term for confusion that typically affects people with dementia during the evening hours?
• What disease progressively destroys memory and mental functions?
• What virus interferes with the body's ability to fight infections?
• What is the primary function of insulin in the body?
• Which of the following describes a malignant tumor?
• What measurement indicates when blood pressure is considered high?
• How is body alignment best defined?
• Which fracture type involves the bone being broken in place?
• What does hematuria mean?
• What is arthroplasty?
• What position is referred to as the dorsal recumbent position?
• Chronic condition where the heart doesn't pump blood efficiently is known as?
• What is the definition of a non-pathogen?
• What does amputation entail?
• What does excess water in tissues suggest?
• What is included in perineal care?
• What does congestive heart failure prevent?
• What is dandruff primarily characterized by?
• What is the medical term for heart rate?
• What vital signs combination would typically signal the need for medical attention?
• Diabetes can lead to which of the following complications if left untreated?
• Which condition occurs when the pancreas cannot produce insulin properly?
• What type of pathogens does the bloodborne pathogen standard primarily address?
• Which condition involves painful urination?
• What does polyuria indicate?
• What condition is characterized by joint inflammation?
• What is a vaccine?
• What is hemiplegia?
• What term refers to excess body fat leading to increased health problems?
• What health issue may arise from prolonged dehydration?
• What does hallucination involve?
• What condition is characterized by a yellow discoloration of the skin or whites of the eyes?
• Which of the following is the first step in accepting terminal illness?
• What condition is characterized by hair loss?
• What is a stroke a result of?
• What does post mortem refer to?
• What step in the acceptance of terminal illness involves negotiating for more time or a cure?
• Where is the gallbladder located in the human body?
• What does the term 'transfer' refer to in a medical context?
• What is the term for the act of walking?
• What is a small hard deposit that forms in the kidney commonly referred to as?
• What term refers to straightening a body part?
• What does adduction mean?
• What psychological condition may cause individuals to experience hallucinations?
• What is a graduate used for?
• Which term describes an ongoing illness that can be treated but not cured?
• Which of the following is considered a chronic illness?
• Which of the following stages is characterized by a feeling of disbelief or shock?
• What should be used to manage dandruff effectively?
• What is often a symptom of hypoglycemia?
• What is the primary goal of surgical asepsis?
• In physical therapy, abduction exercises focus on which type of movement?
• What are calculi commonly known as?
• What is bradycardia?
• What position is referred to as the supine position?
• What is a benign tumor?
• What does metastasis refer to in the context of cancer?
• When measuring blood pressure, what does a reading of 95/65 indicate?
• Which term describes moving a limb in closer to the body's midline?
• What does the term flatus refer to?
• What is a gallstone?
• Which of the following describes the practice of medical asepsis?
• Which term refers to producing a scant amount of urine?
• What is a heart attack also known as?
• What does diastolic blood pressure represent?
• Systolic blood pressure is defined as?
• What does the term constipation refer to?
• What is a calorie in the context of nutrition?
• What does hyperglycemia refer to?
• What is the definition of blood pressure?
• Which action describes bending a body part?
• Which condition involves small amounts of urine leaking from a full bladder?
• What is the meaning of diuresis?
• What does the term overflow incontinence imply?
• What defines a closed fracture?
• What is the effect of obesity on health?
• What is the definition of a pathogen?
• What does a communicable disease refer to?
• What is the most common symptom of cystitis?
• Which term describes a complete or partial inability to control urination?
• What defines a nutrient?
• What term describes a state in which someone is unaware and unable to react to their surroundings?
• What does shearing refer to in a medical context?
• Which of the following best describes the condition known as fecal impaction?
• What does a compound fracture indicate about the skin?
• What can result from inadequate sterilization processes?
• What does PM care refer to?
• What does contamination refer to in a medical context?
• What is the relationship between calories and energy in food?
• Which of the following practices aims to minimize the number of microbes?
• Which of the following is a possible consequence of anorexia?
• In the context of terminal illness acceptance, what comes after depression?
• What does abduction refer to in terms of body movement?
• What does dehydration refer to?
• What is a tumor?
• What does surgical asepsis achieve?
• Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of Alzheimer's disease?
• Which step reflects the realization of the situation and coming to terms with it?
• In what situation might a person suffer from dysphagia?
• What is one common symptom of pediculosis?
• What indicates tachycardia?
• Which of the following is NOT one of the five steps of accepting terminal illness?
• Which emotional phase is characterized by a challenge to others or the circumstances surrounding the illness?
• What condition is described by the inability to pass feces or gas controllably?
• What condition does dysuria refer to?
• What defines logrolling in a healthcare setting?
• What is peristalsis?
• What does the term nutrition refer to?
• An acute illness is typically characterized by which of the following?
• What is tachycardia defined as?
• How is pulse rate defined?
• What is a primary indication of gallstones in a patient?
• What is suffocation primarily caused by?
• What condition is characterized by a painful rash caused by the reactivation of the chicken pox virus?
• What does aspiration refer to in a medical context?
• What physiological change does rigor mortis represent?
• What term is used to describe painful urination?
• What is the purpose of an enema?
• What condition is characterized by thought or social skills affecting daily functions?
• Which of the following conditions is characterized by involuntary muscle contractions assisting digestion?
• What does cyanosis indicate?
• A patient with a severe generalized rash is most likely experiencing which of the following conditions?
• Which of the following describes a compound fracture?
• Which of the following conditions is characterized by infection in any part of the urinary system?
• What does hypoglycemia indicate?