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A large sporting goods store that raised the age for purchase of some firearms in response to public concerns for gun control were seen by detractors as: 

A straw should not be used when giving fluids to a patient with dysphagia. 

The CN is asked to give a cleansing enema to an adult patient.  Which action by the CNA is most important to promote safety and comfort?

A CNA is assisting a patient out of bed to a chair for the first time postoperatively. The patient becomes pale and dizzy during the transfer. What is the best explanation for this presentation?  

The patient is lying in the supine position. In what position is the patient’s bed?

The CNA is assisting the resident with a bedpan.  Which actions is correct regarding the performance to this task?

How does the CNA stand when preparing to move a patient? Select all that apply.    

A CNA notices that a resident has not had a bowel movement in three days.  Which action should the CNA take?

If a patient is weak on one side, where should the CNA put the wheelchair when transferring the patient from bed to wheelchair?

The patient consumes to following for lunch            50% of  hamburger steak             75% of  smothered potatoes              1/4 of a pint of ice cream             16 oz  of lemonade             1 cup of tomato soup What would the CNA document as total intake of fluid in mLs?