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Welcome to your CNA Practice Test

This test is designed to prepare you mentally for the actual CNA Exam with (100 questions).

The CNA Exam is broken down into Nine (9) Parts.

Here are the Nine (9) Domains of the CNA Exam with the weightage and number of questions in this practice exam:

1. Basic Nursing Skills [39 Questions] - 39%

2. Activities of Daily Health [14 Questions] - 14%

3. Restorative Skills [08 Questions] - 08%

4. Emotional and Mental Health Needs [11 Questions] - 11%

5. Spiritual and Cultural Needs [02 Questions] - 02%

6. Communication [08 Questions] - 08%

7. Client Rights [07 Questions] - 07%

8. Legal and Ethical Need [03 Questions] - 03%

9. Member of the Healthcare Team [08 Questions] - 08%

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CNA, Basic Nursing Skills,CNA

To avoid pulling on the catheter while you're turning a male client, the catheter tube must be taped to his

A. hip.

B. bed frame.

C. upper thigh.

D. bedsheet.

None

1 out of 100

CNA, Basic Nursing Skills,CNA

Which of the following is NOT considered a way to restrain a client?

A. A sedative

B. Lap buddy/tray

C. Pain management

D. A hand mitt

None

2 out of 100

CNA, Basic Nursing Skills,CNA

The nurse aide sees a client spill water on the floor in the hall. Another client is walking down the hall. The nurse aide SHOULD

A. clean up the spill.

B. call housekeeping.

C. call the nurse.

D. leave the spill.

None

3 out of 100

CNA, Basic Nursing Skills,CNA

While eating dinner, a client starts to choke and turn blue. The nurse aide SHOULD

A. immediately remove the client’s food tray and go find the nurse in charge.

B. call for assistance and perform the Heimlich maneuver (abdominal thrusts).

C. give the client a drink of water.

D. slap the client on the back until the food dislodges.

None

4 out of 100

CNA, Basic Nursing Skills,CNA

A client needs to be repositioned but is heavy, and the nurse aide is not sure that she can move the client alone. The nurse aide should

A. go on to another task.

B. have the family do it.

C. try to move the client alone.

D. ask another nurse aide to help.

None

5 out of 100

CNA, Basic Nursing Skills,CNA

When transferring a client, MOST of the client’s weight should be supported by the nurse aide’s

A. wrists.

B. shoulders.

C. legs.

D. back.

None

6 out of 100

CNA, Basic Nursing Skills,CNA

Which of the following best helps reduce pressure on the bony prominences?

A. Repositioning every shift

B. Several pillows

C. Flotation mattress

D. Sheepskin

None

7 out of 100

CNA, Basic Nursing Skills,CNA

When operating a manual bed, the nurse aide should remember to

A. keep the bed in the neutral position.

B. fold the cranks under the bed.

C. lock the wheels when the cranks are folded.

D. keep the client’s head elevated at all times.

None

8 out of 100

CNA, Basic Nursing Skills,CNA

To take an oral temperature, the nurse aide should

A. place the thermometer under the arm.

B. place the thermometer under the tongue.

C. put lubricant on the thermometer.

D. place the thermometer in the rectum.

None

9 out of 100

10.

CNA, Basic Nursing Skills,CNA

What is the FIRST thing a nurse aide should do when finding an unresponsive client?

A. Start compressions.

B. Close the door.

C. Call the client's family.

D. Call for help.

None

10 out of 100

11.

CNA, Basic Nursing Skills,CNA

Which type of fire can be put out with water?

A. Paper

B. Chemical

C. Electrical

D. Grease

None

11 out of 100

12.

CNA, Basic Nursing Skills,CNA

Physical restraints are used MOST often

A. at the roommate’s request.

B. when staff is short.

C. to prevent client injury.

D. at the family’s request.

None

12 out of 100

13.

CNA, Basic Nursing Skills,CNA

The nursing care plan states, “Transfer with mechanical lift.” However, the client is very agitated. To transfer the client, the nurse aide SHOULD

A. lift the client without the mechanical device.

B. keep the wheels unlocked so the lift can move with the client.

C. get assistance to move the client.

D. place the client in the lift.

None

13 out of 100

14.

CNA, Basic Nursing Skills,CNA

The nurse aide is going to help the client walk from the bed to a chair. What should the nurse aide put on the client’s feet?

A. Socks or stockings only

B. Rubber-soled slippers or shoes

C. Cloth-soled slippers

D. Nothing

None

14 out of 100

15.

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. Unplug the shaver.

B. Call the nurse in charge.

C. Use the roommate’s shaver to finish the shave.

D. Finish shaving the client as quickly as possible.

None

15 out of 100

16.

CNA, Basic Nursing Skills,CNA

If the nurse aide discovers fire in a client’s room, the FIRST thing to do is

A. remove the client.

B. call the nurse in charge.

C. try to put out the fire.

D. open a window.

None

16 out of 100

17.

CNA, Basic Nursing Skills,CNA

The equipment you need for oral care of an unconscious client includes

A. toothpaste.

B. toothette/mouth swab.

C. toothbrush.

D. all of the above.

None

17 out of 100

18.

CNA, Basic Nursing Skills,CNA

Clean bed linen placed in a client’s room but NOT used should be

A. put in the dirty linen container.

B. taken to the nurse in charge.

C. used for a client in the next room.

D. returned to the linen closet.

None

18 out of 100

19.

CNA, Basic Nursing Skills,CNA

The Heimlich maneuver (abdominal thrusts) is used on a client who has

A. impaired eyesight.

B. fallen out of bed.

C. a bloody nose.

D. a blocked airway.

None

19 out of 100

20.

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 the knees and keep the back straight.

C. keep both feet close together.

D. lift with the abdominal muscles.

None

20 out of 100

21.

CNA, Basic Nursing Skills,CNA

When helping a client who is recovering from a stroke to walk, the nurse aide should assist

A. from behind the client.

B. on the client’s strong side.

C. on the client’s weak side.

D. with a wheelchair.

None

21 out of 100

22.

CNA, Basic Nursing Skills,CNA

A client is to be assisted out of bed to sit in a wheelchair. How can this procedure be made safe?

A. Place a pillow on the wheelchair seat.

B. Lower both footrest pedals.

C. Release the wheel brakes.

D. Place the bed in the lowest position.

None

22 out of 100

23.

CNA, Basic Nursing Skills,CNA

The nurse aide is walking with a client confined to a wheelchair when the facility fire alarm system is activated. The client becomes excited from the noise. The nurse aide SHOULD

A. comfort the client while moving the person to a safe place.

B. leave the client to search for help.

C. lock the client’s wheelchair and check the surrounding area for smoke.

D. push the wheelchair out of the hallway and carry the client out of the facility.

None

23 out of 100

24.

CNA, Basic Nursing Skills,CNA

Another term for decubitus ulcer is ____.

A. Pressure sore

B. Perforation

C. Ulcerated cyst

D. Ulcerated tumor

None

24 out of 100

25.

CNA, Basic Nursing Skills,CNA

A nursing assistant is instructed to take the oral temperature of a patient who just had a cold drink. The patient’s temperature should be taken ____.

A. 3-5 minutes after the drink was finished.

B. 15 minutes after the drink was finished.

C. immediately; a cold drink should not affect the reading of most oral thermometers.

D. 20-30 minutes after the drink was finished.

None

25 out of 100

26.

CNA, Basic Nursing Skills,CNA

All of these are ways to prevent pressures sores except:

A. Changing soiled sheets quickly.

B. Changing positions regularly.

C. Providing extra blankets.

D. Avoiding wrinkles in sheets.

None

26 out of 100

27.

CNA, Basic Nursing Skills,CNA

A nursing assistant is caring for a patient with MRSA and is wearing a gown and gloves whenever she provides the patient care. When she needs to go care for another patient, she should dispose of her gown and gloves:

A. In the dirty utility room

B. In the hallway.

C. In the current patients room.

D. In the next patients room before touching that patient.

None

27 out of 100

28.

CNA, Basic Nursing Skills,CNA

Which of these could be considered neglectful when assisting a resident with showering?

A. Respecting the fact that bathing and showering can be a scary activity for residents and assuring them you will help them through the process.

B. Being patient and calm and explaining what you are going to do before you do it.

C. Leaving the resident alone so they are motivated to care for themselves.

D. Being sensitive to water temperature and testing it before beginning the procedure.

None

28 out of 100

29.

CNA, Basic Nursing Skills,CNA

When transferring a resident from a wheelchair to stationary chair, the nursing assistant should stand ____.

A. In front of the wheelchair.

B. To the right side of the wheelchair.

C. Behind the wheelchair.

D. To the left of the side of the wheelchair.

None

29 out of 100

30.

CNA, Basic Nursing Skills,CNA

Why is taking a residents oral temperature the most common means of obtaining a reading?

A. It is the only method residents will accept.

B. It is the most cost effective means of taking a temperature.

C. It offers the most ease of access and least inconvenience to the resident

D. It is more accurate than other methods.

None

30 out of 100

31.

CNA, Basic Nursing Skills,CNA

To obtain the most accurate patient weight, the nursing assistant should weigh the patient ____.

A. Directly after a meal.

B. With two different scales

C. 3-4 hours after eating.

D. At the same time every day.

None

31 out of 100

32.

CNA, Basic Nursing Skills,CNA

Which of these describes stage 4 of a decubitus ulcer?

A. Superficial ulcer that looks blackened or like a deep crater.

B. Open area with redness.

C. Open area with damage reaching to the bone, joint, or tendons.

D. Redness on the skin.

None

32 out of 100

33.

CNA, Basic Nursing Skills,CNA

Which of these is least likely to contribute to skin tears?

A. Length of hair

B. Equipment

C. Resident falls

D. Length of nails

None

33 out of 100

34.

CNA, Basic Nursing Skills,CNA

Which of these treatments would be best to decrease swelling?

A. Heat compression.

B. Cold compression.

C. Dry bandage pressure.

D. Moist bandages.

None

34 out of 100

35.

CNA, Basic Nursing Skills,CNA

Which medical position can be described as, “The patients head is elevated with legs either bent or straight”?

A. Fowlers position

B. Roses position

C. Sims position

D. Trendelenbergs position

None

35 out of 100

36.

CNA, Basic Nursing Skills,CNA

A resident in your care is suffering chest pains. Which of these is not a direction to follow?

A. Offer support and reassurance.

B. Talk and act in a calm manner.

C. Have the resident take small sips of water and place them in a downright position.

D. Call for help immediately.

None

36 out of 100

37.

CNA, Basic Nursing Skills,CNA

Making a bed, whether occupied or unoccupied, should end with ____.

A. Adjusting the height of the bed.

B. Mitering the corners.

C. Moving the call light.

D. Washing your hands.

None

37 out of 100

38.

CNA, Basic Nursing Skills,CNA

Which medical term is often used for “burping, belching and passing gas”?

A. Flank

B. Flatus

C. Fascia

D. Familial

None

38 out of 100

39.

CNA, Basic Nursing Skills,CNA

Which of these is the least likely to signal impending death?

A. Unstable blood pressure.

B. Cooled extremities.

C. labored breathing.

D. Increase in appetite.

None

39 out of 100

40.

CNA, Restorative Skills,CNA

A button hook and a sock assist are part of what kind of nursing care?

A. Restorative and rehabilitative

B. Prosthetic mobility

C. Disability and reactivity

D. Activities of daily living

None

40 out of 100

41.

CNA, Restorative Skills,CNA

What is the process of restoring a disabled client to the highest level of functioning possible?

A. Reincarnation

B. Rehabilitation

C. Responsibility

D. Retention

None

41 out of 100

42.

CNA, Restorative Skills,CNA

When ambulating an unsteady client, it is BEST for the nurse aide to use a

A. quad cane.

B. gait belt.

C. wheelchair.

D. walker.

None

42 out of 100

43.

CNA, Restorative Skills,CNA

According to the principles of proper body mechanics, a nurse aide who is lifting an object should place his or her feet

A. 12–18 inches apart.

B. anywhere desired.

C. 6–12 inches apart.

D. 3–5 feet apart.

None

43 out of 100

44.

CNA, Restorative Skills,CNA

The primary goal of restorative care is

A. to do everything for the resident.

B. to return the resident to a normal life at home.

C. to take care of the resident’s personal business.

D. to keep the resident comfortable in the nursing home.

None

44 out of 100

45.

CNA, Restorative Skills,CNA

You’ve been asked to increase a residents muscle strength and joint mobility with “passive range of motion” exercises. The best example of this type of treatment would be ____.

A. Having the resident move the arm in a circular direction while you time short intervals.

B. Using resistance exercises on a residents arm.

C. Gently holding the residents arm and smoothly moving it in a circular motion.

D. Having the resident lift small objects in short intervals.

None

45 out of 100

46.

CNA, Restorative Skills,CNA

The best way to encourage a residents independence is to ____.

A. Let a resident begin the morning care routine and then assist if they need it.

B. Provide the items necessary for the morning care routine and then leave the room so the resident is motivated to begin on his or her own.

C. Wait until a resident is soiled and then clean it up so he or she might be more motivated to try to make it to the bathroom independently.

D. Let resident roommates help one another do their morning care routine.

None

46 out of 100

47.

CNA, Restorative Skills,CNA

Using proper body mechanics is essential to avoiding injuries. The muscles most prone to injury are those in the ____.

A. Back

B. Leg

C. Arm

D. Neck

None

47 out of 100

48.

CNA, Communication,CNA

The nurse aide finds a resident sobbing. What is the best thing for the nurse aide to say to the person?

A. “Crying doesn't solve anything."

B. “You seem sad. Can you tell me about it?”

C. “Cheer up. Let's go to the activity room.”

D. “Please stop crying. It upsets the others.”

None

48 out of 100

49.

CNA, Communication,CNA

If a client says, “God is punishing me,” or asks, “Why me?” how should the nurse aide respond?

A. Talk about a time you felt the same way.

B. Reply, “God doesn’t punish people.”

C. Listen and ask questions to learn more.

D. Make humorous remarks to relieve tension.

None

49 out of 100

50.

CNA, Communication,CNA

If you are unsure of the steps of a task that the nurse told you to do, you should

A. ask another CNA to do the job so you won't get in trouble.

B. ask the nurse to clarify the instructions.

C. do the best possible job and hope it is adequate.

D. ask the patient how the task is usually done.

None

50 out of 100

51.

CNA, Communication,CNA

An example of negative body language is

A. leaning toward the resident to communicate.

B. putting your hands on your hips.

C. smiling and maintaining eye contact.

D. touching the resident’s shoulder as you're talking.

None

51 out of 100

52.

CNA, Communication,CNA

The nurse asks you to ambulate a patient BID during your shift. This means you will ambulate the patient ____ times.

A. Four

B. Three

C. Two

D. One

None

52 out of 100

53.

CNA, Communication,CNA

If you have a resident who is completely deaf, which of these would be the most important for effective communication?

A. A laptop or pen and paper.

B. A loud voice that projects over noise.

C. An alarm that rings louder than in non-hearing impaired rooms.

D. A phone system with amplifiers.

None

53 out of 100

54.

CNA, Communication,CNA

There are certain steps to follow from start to finish when beginning a procedure on a patient. As a nursing assistant, it is extremely important to start with which of these tasks?

A. Enter the date in the patients medical record.

B. Document what you did.

C. Provide privacy in the immediate area.

D. Verify the residents identification.

None

54 out of 100

55.

CNA, Communication,CNA

Sometimes the best response for a nursing assistant is to assure the resident you are listening. Which of these behaviors is the best way to exhibit good listening skills?

A. Speaking about your own experiences on the topic to direct the conversation.

B. Asking questions that direct the conversation further.

C. Talking to the resident while you continue to work.

D. Turning in the residents direction and responding when it is appropriate.

None

55 out of 100

56.

CNA, Legal and Ethical Need,CNA

The nurse aide gave a client the wrong diet. What should the nurse aide do after realizing this error?

A. Report the error immediately to the nurse.

B. Ask the client to stop eating.

C. Blame another nurse aide for the error.

D. Remove evidence of the error.

None

56 out of 100

57.

CNA, Legal and Ethical Need,CNA

Mr. Joseph overhears the nurse aide speaking to the nurse about his roommate's diagnosis and demands to know more about his roommate’s condition. The nurse aide should

A. tell Mr. Joseph to ask the roommate’s family during their next visit.

B. firmly but politely explain she cannot discuss another resident’s condition.

C. tell Mr. Joseph it is not his concern and he should only worry about himself.

D. tell Mr. Joseph that his roommate can tell him if his roommate wants him to know.

None

57 out of 100

58.

CNA, Legal and Ethical Need,CNA

Which of these examples would not be considered neglect?

A. Forgetting to provide your resident with enough water in a timely manner.

B. Leaving clutter on the floor where a resident walks.

C. Not staying on the floor once you've clocked in.

D. Forgetting to move an immobile resident enough to keep them from getting bed sores.

None

58 out of 100

59.

CNA, Emotional and Mental Health Needs,CNA

A good listening approach to use when communicating with residents is to

A. sit beside the resident.

B. avoid direct eye contact.

C. always offer some advice.

D. stand about 6 feet away from the resident.

None

59 out of 100

60.

CNA, Emotional and Mental Health Needs,CNA

A nurse aide who is active in her church is assigned to care for a client who is not a member of any religious group. The nurse aide SHOULD

A. arrange to have his or her clergyman visit the client.

B. explain how religion has helped her during difficult times.

C. respect the client’s beliefs and not try to change them.

D. tell the client that it is important to have some type of spiritual belief.

None

60 out of 100

61.

CNA, Emotional and Mental Health Needs,CNA

Mrs. Lee is showing signs of anxiety by repeatedly using the call signal and is sharp with you when you respond. What is your best course of action?

A. Tell the nurse that Mrs. Lee doesn’t like you and request to be reassigned.

B. Tell Mrs. Lee that you have sick people to take care of.

C. Take Mrs. Lee’s call signal away or unplug it.

D. Give Mrs. Lee some choices and control over her care.

None

61 out of 100

62.

CNA, Emotional and Mental Health Needs,CNA

Nurse aides can provide a client with a sense of security by

A. turning on the television when giving care.

B. talking to another nurse aide while providing care.

C. explaining all routines and procedures.

D. leaving the room without speaking.

None

62 out of 100

63.

CNA, Emotional and Mental Health Needs,CNA

If a resident refuses to eat a certain food because of a religious preference, the CNA should

A. make a meal from other clients' food trays.

B. tell the resident that all meals are the same.

C. notify the dietitian of the dietary restriction.

D. ask the family to bring in special foods.

None

63 out of 100

64.

CNA, Emotional and Mental Health Needs,CNA

A client looks forward to playing Bingo each morning. The best action for the nurse aide is to

A. tell the client that the nurse aide may not have time to get the client ready for Bingo.

B. tell the client that the nurse aide forgot about Bingo, but they will go the next day.

C. plan the client’s schedule so the client will be bathed and dressed in time for Bingo.

D. encourage the client to bathe and dress himself or herself to be ready for Bingo.

None

64 out of 100

65.

CNA, Emotional and Mental Health Needs,CNA

When a patient is dying, the last of the five senses the patient loses is ____?

A. Hearing

B. Touch

C. Taste

D. Sight

None

65 out of 100

66.

CNA, Emotional and Mental Health Needs,CNA

A resident in your care has just received news of a death in the family. What is the best way to assist them with the grieving process?

A. Tell the resident about an experience you had with death and what helped you cope with it.

B. Remind the resident that death is inevitable.

C. Spend some time with the resident, particularly offering support if he or she wishes to talk about it.

D. Suggest that the resident get his or her mind off of things by thinking of something pleasant.

None

66 out of 100

67.

CNA, Emotional and Mental Health Needs,CNA

Elizabeth Kübler-Ross describes the stages of grief a person goes through when they lose someone close to them. She believes the first stage of the grieving process is ____.

A. Acceptance

B. Anger

C. Depression

D. Denial

None

67 out of 100

68.

CNA, Emotional and Mental Health Needs,CNA

A resident in your care is frustrated, upset, and raising his voice in complaint. Which of these is the best response to his actions?

A. Report the incident to the supervising nurse.

B. Walk away from the patient in an effort to show you won't tolerate the behavior.

C. Offer support and care using a comforting and calming manner.

D. Ask the resident to lower his voice in courtesy to other residents who are getting upset.

None

68 out of 100

69.

CNA, Emotional and Mental Health Needs,CNA

As a nursing assistant, you may encounter residents who are anxious or feeling unsettled about either their circumstances or surroundings. The best response in dealing with this anxiety is to ____.

A. Open the shades to let in more light and brighten the surroundings.

B. Leave the room so the resident can re-group and re-focus in private.

C. Speak in a calm voice and exhibit a calm and comforting demeanor.

D. Turn on the radio or television to distract the resident from their immediate thought.

None

69 out of 100

70.

CNA, Client Rights,CNA

A family member asks the nurse aide what medications the client is receiving. The nurse aide should

A. refer the family member to the nurse.

B. give the family member the client’s chart.

C. allow the family member to read the client’s medication list.

D. tell the family member what medications the client is being given.

None

70 out of 100

71.

CNA, Client Rights,CNA

As you finish your shift, a patient with a history of bowel incontinence has a strong odor. Your responsibility is to

A. shout to the oncoming shift that they have a “Code Brown."

B. help the oncoming nurse aide change the patient.

C. make sure the patient's room has plenty of supplies.

D. ignore the situation because your shift is over.

None

71 out of 100

72.

CNA, Client Rights,CNA

In giving care according to the 1987 Nursing Home Reform Act, the nurse aide SHOULD

A. provide privacy during the client’s personal care.

B. prevent the client from complaining about care.

C. open the client’s mail without permission.

D. allow others to borrow the client's possessions.

None

72 out of 100

73.

CNA, Client Rights,CNA

Which of the following statements about aging is true?

A. Most older people are sick and helpless.

B. Most older people live in nursing homes.

C. Most older people are confused.

D. Most older people are alert and oriented.

None

73 out of 100

74.

CNA, Client Rights,CNA

It would not be appropriate to share health care information about a resident with ____.

A. The physical therapist who is doing rehabilitation with the resident.

B. The physician who cares for the resident.

C. The charge nurse who supervises you.

D. The residents best friend who visits weekly to play games with him.

None

74 out of 100

75.

CNA, Client Rights,CNA

It is appropriate for the nursing assistant to share personal client information with ____.

A. The clients wife.

B. The clients children.

C. The clients roommate.

D. The nursing assistant on the next shift.

None

75 out of 100

76.

CNA, Client Rights,CNA

A resident in your care tells you that he does not like his current physician and wishes to be seen by another doctor. Your response to this should be ____.

A. To gently tell the resident that the doctor has been assigned to him and he cannot change physicians without a legal procedure.

B. To reassure the resident that his doctor is qualified and capable and encourage the resident to respect the docto

C. To acknowledge the residents concerns and suggest a different medical provider.

D. To help the resident contact the social worker or RN for assistance in this matter.

None

76 out of 100

77.

CNA, Activities of Daily Health,CNA

Which of the following is the most appropriate time to use a soft toothette?

A. when a resident is complaining of a toothache.

B. when a resident is having a seizure.

C. when a resident has dentures.

D. when giving an unconscious resident mouth care.

None

77 out of 100

78.

CNA, Activities of Daily Health,CNA

A resident is recovering from a stroke and has weakness on their left side. They call you to help them put on a sweater. Assistance should be given ____.

A. behind the resident.

B. in front of the resident.

C. on the residents left side.

D. on the residents right side.

None

78 out of 100

79.

CNA, Activities of Daily Health,CNA

Which of the following would be an inappropriate action when providing nail care to a resident?

A. Use lots of lotion on the hands and feet and between fingers and toes to help prevent dryness.

B. Use extra caution if you trim the nails of diabetic residents.

C. Thoroughly dry the fingers and toes to prevent skin breakdown.

D. Soak the residents hands or feet in warm water before trimming to make the process easier.

None

79 out of 100

80.

CNA, Activities of Daily Health,CNA

It is time to bathe an Alzheimers patient who has had visitors in the room for most of the shift. Which of the following is the most appropriate action for the nursing assistant to take?

A. Ask the charge nurse to speak with the visitors.

B. Ask the visitors to step out until the bath is complete.

C. Ask the patient when you should come back.

D. Perform the bath as your first task the next day.

None

80 out of 100

81.

CNA, Activities of Daily Health,CNA

A resident on the DASH diet reduces his food intake and shows little interest in eating. What is the best way for a nursing assistant to handle the situation?

A. Call the staff nutritionist.

B. Discuss the problem with the resident and try to persuade him to eat more.

C. Check the residents prescribed dietary supplements and provide them to the resident.

D. Talk with the family to see if they can coordinate bringing the residents favorite foods from outside the facility.

None

81 out of 100

82.

CNA, Activities of Daily Health,CNA

A resident is often late to physical therapy because she is very slow at feeding herself during breakfast. What is the best action for the nursing assistant to take?

A. Bring the resident to breakfast earlier.

B. Encourage her to eat faster by taking her plate away when its time for her physical therapy.

C. Withhold breakfast until after physical therapy.

D. Begin feeding the resident breakfast.

None

82 out of 100

83.

CNA, Activities of Daily Health,CNA

Which of these is an incorrect procedure for shaving a resident?

A. Use a towel around the residents chest when shaving his face.

B. Shave upward on the neck.

C. When shaving the face, start from the chin and shave upwards towards the sideburns.

D. Before shaving a resident check on their records and with the nurse to be sure they do not have a bleeding problem.

None

83 out of 100

84.

CNA, Activities of Daily Health,CNA

Which of these is not a common mealtime and eating challenge that residents often face?

A. chewing or swallowing problems.

B. loss of ability to manipulate eating utensils.

C. being reminded when it is time to eat.

D. decreased recognition of hunger or thirst.

None

84 out of 100

85.

CNA, Activities of Daily Health,CNA

Which of these is an important fact that is easily overlooked or forgotten by caregivers and facilities in reference to resident bathing needs?

A. The resident should be rinsed and dried thoroughly.

B. Beliefs about bathing frequency differs among cultures.

C. The caregiver needs to use proper body mechanics to avoid injury when bathing a resident.

D. The water needs to be at a safe temperature for bathing.

None

85 out of 100

86.

CNA, Activities of Daily Health,CNA

Which of these statements is false for the care of a resident’s dentures?

A. Dentures break easily and are expensive to replace.

B. Denture care is left to the resident so a care facility cannot be charged with negligence if something goes wrong.

C. Dentures are very slippery when wet.

D. Dentures should be stored in cool water.

None

86 out of 100

87.

CNA, Activities of Daily Health,CNA

Morning care (sometimes referred to AM care) before the resident eats breakfast is important for which of these reasons?

A. It provides a pleasant appearance.

B. It adds to a residents sense of well-being.

C. All of these are correct.

D. It helps to decrease harmful bacteria.

None

87 out of 100

88.

CNA, Activities of Daily Health,CNA

Which of these may depend on facility rules when performing nail care on a resident?

A. Nails are easier to trim if the feet or hands soak for 10 minutes before starting.

B. When providing nail care, report blue or pale nail beds to the nurse.

C. Nail care is best provided if the resident can sit in a chair, although it can be done with the resident in bed.

D. The policy on cutting toenails.

None

88 out of 100

89.

CNA, Activities of Daily Health,CNA

A Hoyer Lift is primarily used for ____.

A. Helping to move a resident on to a stretcher.

B. Helping to move a resident to a chair.

C. Helping to move a resident into a bathtub.

D. Helping to move a resident into a vehicle.

None

89 out of 100

90.

CNA, Activities of Daily Health,CNA

All of these are proper precautions for residents who are unable to move by themselves, except:

A. The resident should be left clean and dry from incontinence.

B. The resident should be routinely checked for pressure sores.

C. The resident should be turned every 2 hours.

D. The resident should be turned on once every nursing assistant shift.

None

90 out of 100

91.

CNA, Spiritual and Cultural Needs,CNA

Which of these is true about spirituality in a care facility?

A. It is important for nursing assistants who have religious beliefs to share their ideas with the residents under their care so those who are dying have reassurance.

B. Employees are morally and ethically obligated to share religious beliefs if they have them so a resident is not without hope.

C. It is a residents right to practice his or her own religious beliefs, even if those beliefs are different from any other resident or staff member in the building.

D. Family members need to take charge of the residents spiritual needs and are responsible for bringing in members of a church so the resident doesn’t have to worry about it.

None

91 out of 100

92.

CNA, Spiritual and Cultural Needs,CNA

Which of these is true about cultural awareness in a care facility?

A. Cultural awareness is ideal but not always practical because there may not be enough staff to meet these needs.

B. Cultural awareness is ideal but is sometimes sacrificed when it costs too much to implement.

C. If a facility is interested in treating the “whole” person, cultural awareness has to be a part of the staffs training.

D. Cultural awareness is not practical in a large facility handling too many residents.

None

92 out of 100

93.

CNA, Member of the Healthcare Team,CNA

A resident has suffered a stroke. As a nursing assistant, you’ve been asked to help with ambulation. The best position for doing this would be ____.

A. On the residents side that is unaffected.

B. On the residents side that has been affected by the stroke.

C. In back of the resident.

D. In front of the resident.

None

93 out of 100

94.

CNA, Member of the Healthcare Team,CNA

When performing care activities, gloves should be worn ____.

A. When performing peri-care.

B. When you are changing a residents clothing.

C. When you are feeding a resident.

D. When you are helping with ambulation of a resident.

None

94 out of 100

95.

CNA, Member of the Healthcare Team,CNA

A nurse asks you to perform something “stat”. This means do it ____.

A. As soon as possible.

B. Before your shift ends.

C. Performing a “stat” action is out of the CNAs scope of practice and only should be done by a licensed nurse.

D. Immediately.

None

95 out of 100

96.

CNA, Member of the Healthcare Team,CNA

The best source of Vitamin D is found in which of these foods?

A. Apples

B. Bread

C. Steak

D. Milk

None

96 out of 100

97.

CNA, Member of the Healthcare Team,CNA

Part of your role as a nursing assistant is to be delegated tasks throughout your shift. In which of these examples would refusal to do a task be acceptable?

A. Task that you don't feel needs to be done.

B. A task that you have already done numerous times throughout your shift.

C. A task that should not be done by a nursing assistant.

D. A task that is not normally assigned to your shift.

None

97 out of 100

98.

CNA, Member of the Healthcare Team,CNA

At the end of your shift, your fellow nursing assistant comes in to relieve you. While giving report, you discover your colleague is under the influence of alcohol. The best course of action, as a member of a healthcare team, is to ____.

A. Tell the nursing assistant to go home and that you'll cover her shift.

B. Tell the nurse in charge immediately.

C. Suggest your colleague seek professional help through Alcoholics Anonymous or another alcohol-related support group.

D. Get coffee or another caffeinated drink and stay with your colleague until she sobers up.

None

98 out of 100

99.

CNA, Member of the Healthcare Team,CNA

You discover a fire in a residents room. You have gotten the resident out of harms way. What is the next step you should execute?

A. Evacuate.

B. Use the fire extinguisher to start putting out the fire.

C. Call the residents family to notify them.

D. Pull the fire alarm.

None

99 out of 100

100.

CNA, Member of the Healthcare Team,CNA

Documentation of a residents fluid intake and output is part of your role as a nursing assistant. The standard unit of measure for doing this is ____.

A. Milligrams

B. Meters

C. Ounces

D. Milliliters

None

100 out of 100

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