CNA Domain 1: Basic Nursing Skills (Quiz 1) Welcome to your CNA Practice Quizzes. Note: We designed four (4) sets of practice quizzes for this Domain. Each set has 25 questions. Domain 1 (quiz 1): Basic Nursing Skills. (25 questions) Please click NEXT to start your Free CNA Practice Quizzes right away. Best of Luck! 1. CNA, Basic Nursing Skills,CNA As a CNA, you become an advocate for the resident(s) that you care for. This means that you ____. A. Help them make difficult decisions regarding their care. B. Ask questions regarding their care. C. Complain when something that they don't like is done. D. Communicate their needs when they might not be able to. None 2. CNA, Basic Nursing Skills,CNA Which of these is the correct step in taking a radial pulse? A. Press lightly on the side of the neck with the pads of two fingers. B. Press lightly against the radial bone with your fingers. C. If the pulse rate is erratic, count an extra 90 seconds. D. Count the number of beats in 30 seconds and then triple it. None 3. CNA, Basic Nursing Skills,CNA Which of these would most likely be used to protect a resident from inflicting immediate harm to themselves in a care facility setting? A. Isolation. B. A watch schedule 24/7. C. Additional staff. D. Restraints. None 4. CNA, Basic Nursing Skills,CNA Which of these applies to proper hand washing procedures? A. Use friction for 15 seconds. B. Use only antibacterial soap when washing hands. C. If the soap doesn't lather, it is important to use longer friction time. D. Use a paper towel to turn off the faucet. None 5. CNA, Basic Nursing Skills,CNA Which of these best describes the purpose of padded side rails? A. To protect a resident from injury. B. To prevent skin breakdown. C. To keep a resident in the proper temperature. D. To use as a restraint. None 6. CNA, Basic Nursing Skills,CNA Which statement is false with regard to taking a rectal temperature? A. The thermometer should be inserted 1.5 inches in an adult. B. A rectal temperature reading may be slightly higher than an oral temperature reading. C. Mercury thermometers are preferred for accuracy. D. Wipe the residents rectum when finished, if needed. None 7. CNA, Basic Nursing Skills,CNA A resident drinks 8 ounces of milk during lunch, but the standard measurement of documentation in the facility is cubic centimeters (cc). What value would the nursing assistant record? A. 240 cc B. 360 cc C. 120 cc D. 8 cc None 8. CNA, Basic Nursing Skills,CNA A CNA is recording the 24-hour urine output of a patient with kidney issues. What 24-hour urine value would warrant a report to the nurse? A. 800 cc B. 1400 cc C. 1900 cc D. 600 cc None 9. CNA, Basic Nursing Skills,CNA Why is an axillary reading generally lower than the other forms of taking a temperature? A. It is placed deeper in the body. B. It is taken for a shorter period of time. C. It is not inside the body. D. It is taken at the back of the body. None 10. CNA, Basic Nursing Skills,CNA There is a sign that says “NPO” on your patients door. You know this means ____. A. The patient is at risk for falls. B. The patient is under isolation precautions. C. The patient can only have liquids. D. The patient can not have anything by mouth. None 11. CNA, Basic Nursing Skills,CNA Which of these would be inappropriate when caring for a diabetic patient? A. Keeping the patients feet clean and dry. B. Carefully monitoring and reporting the patients food consumption. C. Ensuring the patient has plenty of snacks to eat throughout the day. D. Offering the patient a thermal foot soak once a day to relax. None 12. CNA, Basic Nursing Skills,CNA Your patient has a low pulse, seems slightly confused, and has sweet, fruity-smelling breath. You suspect ____. A. Hypertension B. Hypoglycemia C. Hypotension D. Hyperglycemia None 13. CNA, Basic Nursing Skills,CNA You should be careful when changing, as this is a common site for unintentionally discarded needles. A. A residents bed linens. B. A residents clothing. C. A residents bath towels and washcloths. D. A residents trash bag. None 14. CNA, Basic Nursing Skills,CNA You are caring for a patient with a strict dysphagia diet. Which item on the patients tray would you question? A. Peanut butter. B. Chocolate pudding. C. Applesauce. D. Mashed potatoes and gravy. None 15. CNA, Basic Nursing Skills,CNA The circulatory system consists of the A. blood vessels, arteries, veins and capillaries. B. heart, aorta, pulmonary vessels, lungs. C. heart, arteries, veins and capillaries. D. blood vessels, lymph nodes, spleen. None 16. CNA, Basic Nursing Skills,CNA A fractured hip is ____. A. The most difficult injury from which to recover. B. The most frequent injury when a resident falls. C. The most expensive injury for rehabilitation. D. The injury that generates the most complaints from residents. None 17. CNA, Basic Nursing Skills,CNA If the nurse aide discovers fire in a client’s room, the FIRST thing to do is A. call the nurse in charge. B. try to put out the fire. C. open a window. D. remove the client. None 18. CNA, Basic Nursing Skills,CNA On what side should the patient lie for an enema? A. The side closer to the restroom B. Right C. Left D. Whichever side is more comfortable None 19. CNA, Basic Nursing Skills,CNA Which of the following is NOT considered to be a way to restrain a client? A. A hand mitt B. Lap buddy/tray C. A sedative D. Pain management None 20. CNA, Basic Nursing Skills,CNA The electric shaver that the nurse aide is using to shave a client begins to spark and smoke. What should the nurse aide do FIRST? A. Use the roommate’s shaver to finish the shave B. Finish shaving the client as quickly as possible C. Unplug the shaver D. Call the nurse in charge None 21. CNA, Basic Nursing Skills,CNA When taking an oral temperature, it is important to A. place the thermometer under the tongue B. put lubricant on the thermometer. C. place the thermometer in the rectum. D. place the thermometer under the arm. None 22. CNA, Basic Nursing Skills,CNA To lift an object using good body mechanics, the nurse aide SHOULD A. hold the object away from the body. B. bend knees and keep back straight. C. Keep both feet close together. D. lift with abdominal muscles. None 23. CNA, Basic Nursing Skills,CNA When operating a manual bed, the nurse aide should remember to A. lock the wheels when the cranks are folded. B. fold cranks under bed. C. keep the bed in the neutral position. D. elevate the client’s head at all times. None 24. CNA, Basic Nursing Skills,CNA The most comfortable position for a resident with a respiratory problem is A. Fowler's. B. Prone. C. Lateral. D. Supine. None 25. CNA, Basic Nursing Skills,CNA Which one of these behaviors is NOT a signal of possible combativeness? A. Clenched mouth and teeth. B. Saying "I am angry." C. Fists in a ball. D. Rapid eye movement. None 1 out of 25 Time is Up! Time's up
