CNA Practice Exam 2 Welcome to your CNA Practice Exam 2 This test is designed to prepare you mentally for the actual CNA Exam with the same number of (60 questions) and the same time allowed (90 minutes) as the actual exam. The CNA Exam is breakdown 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 [23 Questions] - 39% 2. Activities of Daily Health [09 Questions] - 14% 3. Restorative Skills [05 Questions] - 08% 4. Emotional and Mental Health Needs [06 Questions] - 11% 5. Spiritual and Cultural Needs [02Questions] - 02% 6. Communication [04 Questions] - 08% 7. Client Rights [04 Questions] - 07% 8. Legal and Ethical Need [02 Questions] - 03% 9. Member of the Healthcare Team [05 Questions] - 08% Please click NEXT to start your Free CNA PRACTICE EXAM right away. Best of Luck! 1. To obtain the most accurate patient weight, the nursing assistant should weigh the patient ____. Directly after a meal. With two different scales 3-4 hours after eating. At the same time every day. None 2. 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 ____. 3-5 minutes after the drink was finished. 15 minutes after the drink was finished. immediately; a cold drink should not affect the reading of most oral thermometers. 20-30 minutes after the drink was finished. None 3. 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: In the dirty utility room In the hallway. In the current patients room. In the next patients room before touching that patient. None 4. Another term for decubitus ulcer is ____. Pressure sore Perforation Ulcerated cyst Ulcerated tumor None 5. Why is taking a residents oral temperature the most common means of obtaining a reading? It is the only method residents will accept. It is the most cost effective means of taking a temperature. It offers the most ease of access and least inconvenience to the resident It is more accurate than other methods. None 6. When transferring a resident from a wheelchair to stationary chair, the nursing assistant should stand ____. In front of the wheelchair. To the right side of the wheelchair. Behind the wheelchair. To the left of the side of the wheelchair. None 7. Which of these could be considered neglectful when assisting a resident with showering? Respecting the fact that bathing and showering can be a scary activity for residents and assuring them you will help them through the process. Being patient and calm and explaining what you are going to do before you do it. Leaving the resident alone so they are motivated to care for themselves. Being sensitive to water temperature and testing it before beginning the procedure. None 8. A resident in your care is suffering chest pains. Which of these is not a direction to follow? Offer support and reassurance. Talk and act in a calm manner. Have the resident take small sips of water and place them in a downright position. Call for help immediately. None 9. All of these are ways to prevent pressures sores except: Changing soiled sheets quickly. Changing positions regularly. Providing extra blankets. Avoiding wrinkles in sheets. None 10. Which of these describes stage 4 of a decubitus ulcer? Superficial ulcer that looks blackened or like a deep crater. Open area with redness. Open area with damage reaching to the bone, joint, or tendons. Redness on the skin. None 11. Which medical term is often used for “burping, belching and passing gas”? Flank Flatus Fascia Familial None 12. Making a bed, whether occupied or unoccupied, should end with ____. Adjusting the height of the bed. Mitering the corners. Moving the call light. Washing your hands. None 13. Which of these is least likely to contribute to skin tears? Length of hair Equipment Resident falls Length of nails None 14. Which of these treatments would be best to decrease swelling? Heat compression. Cold compression. Dry bandage pressure. Moist bandages. None 15. Which of these is the least likely to signal impending death? Unstable blood pressure. Cooled extremities. labored breathing. Increase in appetite. None 16. Which medical position can be described as, “The patients head is elevated with legs either bent or straight”? Fowlers position Roses position Sims position Trendelenbergs position None 17. Which of these examples demonstrates using proper body mechanics when helping to lift a resident in bed? Bending at the waist, knees locked, using arm muscles to lift. Bending at the waist, knees unlocked, using arm muscles to lift. Bending at the waist, knees partially flexed, using leg muscles to lift . Bending at the waist, knees unlocked, using back muscles to lift. None 18. The best use of alcohol-based sanitizer is: When helping with catheterization. When hands are not visibly soiled. When hands have blood from a cut. When hands are visibly soiled. None 19. Which of these is incorrect in reference to wearing gloves? Always wear latex gloves because they are the most impermeable option. Wash your hands before putting on, and after removing, gloves. Upon removal, avoid letting the outer layer of the gloves contact your skin. Peel the glove away from you so it comes off inside out. None 20. If you are walking with a resident and they fall, which of these is not an action you should take? Supply information for the nurse so proper documentation can be made. Inform the nurse. Help the resident off the floor and in to the nearest chair. Keep the resident from moving until you can assess if they have injuries. None 21. If you smell smoke and discover a resident smoking in his room, it is best to ____. Have him stop and remind him of the facility policies because of the hazards it creates to every resident Tell the resident you will allow him to finish his cigarette but you are obligated to report it if it happens again Call the family contact and ask them to deal with their loved one on this issue Ignore the first incident but report it if it happens again with the same resident. None 22. A resident is supposed to have 240 milliliters of juice every 2 hours. Which of these choices would be the most convenient to meet this requirement? 12 oz. can of juice. 8 oz. can of juice. 5 oz. can of juice. 4 oz. can of juice. None 23. All of these might be used in dealing with contractures except ____. Hand roll Repositioning every shift Bandaging Physical therapy None 24. Which of these may depend on facility rules when performing nail care on a resident? Nails are easier to trim if the feet or hands soak for 10 minutes before starting. When providing nail care, report blue or pale nail beds to the nurse. Nail care is best provided if the resident can sit in a chair, although it can be done with the resident in bed. The policy on cutting toenails. None 25. Which of these statements is false for the care of a resident’s dentures? Dentures break easily and are expensive to replace. Denture care is left to the resident so a care facility cannot be charged with negligence if something goes wrong. Dentures are very slippery when wet. Dentures should be stored in cool water. None 26. All of these are proper precautions for residents who are unable to move by themselves, except: The resident should be left clean and dry from incontinence. The resident should be routinely checked for pressure sores. The resident should be turned every 2 hours. The resident should be turned on once every nursing assistant shift. None 27. A Hoyer Lift is primarily used for ____. Helping to move a resident on to a stretcher. Helping to move a resident to a chair. Helping to move a resident into a bathtub. Helping to move a resident into a vehicle. None 28. Morning care (sometimes referred to AM care) before the resident eats breakfast is important for which of these reasons? It provides a pleasant appearance. It adds to a residents sense of well-being. All of these are correct. It helps to decrease harmful bacteria. None 29. Key considerations for bathing residents include safety, privacy, and which of these? Quiet surroundings. Providing security. Swiftness in procedure. Dim lighting. None 30. Bad breath, tooth decay, and skin breakdown in the mouth are all symptoms of ____. Dry mucous membrane in the mouth. Overly moist mouth. Dehydration Inadequate amounts of toothpaste used when brushing the teeth. None 31. An important, but frequently forgotten, consideration when providing hair care to residents is _____. Race and culture Age Length of stay. Environmental conditions. None 32. A small, watery leakage of stool could indicate which of these conditions? A GI infection. A medication reaction. A fecal impaction. Pelvic muscle weakness. None 33. 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 ____. Having the resident move the arm in a circular direction while you time short intervals. Using resistance exercises on a residents arm. Gently holding the residents arm and smoothly moving it in a circular motion. Having the resident lift small objects in short intervals. None 34. Using proper body mechanics is essential to avoiding injuries. The muscles most prone to injury are those in the ____. Back Leg Arm Neck None 35. The best way to encourage a residents independence is to ____. Let a resident begin the morning care routine and then assist if they need it. 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. 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. Let resident roommates help one another do their morning care routine. None 36. An assisting device does not help with ____. Moving around. Eating Dressing Restraining None 37. When a resident has a rehabilitation plan of care, your role may be to ____. Do more tasks for the resident than usual. Assist with retraining. Administer pain medications. Give the resident shorter times to complete tasks to speed up recovery. None 38. A resident in your care is frustrated, upset, and raising his voice in complaint. Which of these is the best response to his actions? Report the incident to the supervising nurse. Walk away from the patient in an effort to show you won't tolerate the behavior. Offer support and care using a comforting and calming manner. Ask the resident to lower his voice in courtesy to other residents who are getting upset. None 39. When a patient is dying, the last of the five senses the patient loses is ____? Hearing Touch Taste Sight None 40. 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? Tell the resident about an experience you had with death and what helped you cope with it. Remind the resident that death is inevitable. Spend some time with the resident, particularly offering support if he or she wishes to talk about it. Suggest that the resident get his or her mind off of things by thinking of something pleasant. None 41. 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 ____. Acceptance Anger Depression Denial None 42. 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 ____. Open the shades to let in more light and brighten the surroundings. Leave the room so the resident can re-group and re-focus in private. Speak in a calm voice and exhibit a calm and comforting demeanor. Turn on the radio or television to distract the resident from their immediate thought. None 43. A resident who consistently becomes more confused during dusk, early evening, or during the night is most likely suffering from ____. Psychosis Alzheimer's disease Sundowners Syndrome Dementia None 44. A residents family is visiting and it is time to perform a procedure. The family asks for time to pray with the resident. Which of these is not an acceptable response? Ask the family to leave so the procedure can start as scheduled, but offer to let the resident pray to themselves during the process. Ask the family and resident if they have any questions about the procedure that might ease their worry before you give them privacy to pray. Give the family and resident privacy. Tell the family you will return shortly. None 45. As a nursing assistant there are ways you can help a resident meet his or her spiritual needs. Which of these would discourage, rather than encourage them? You tell the resident you are not allowed to engage with residents about their beliefs. You sit and listen when a resident wants to tell you about a religious experience. You respond positively when a residents visitor asks for privacy to pray with the resident. You assist when a resident asks you to see if the visiting pastor has time to stop and see him or her. None 46. The nurse asks you to ambulate a patient BID during your shift. This means you will ambulate the patient ____ times. Four Three Two One None 47. 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? Speaking about your own experiences on the topic to direct the conversation. Asking questions that direct the conversation further. Talking to the resident while you continue to work. Turning in the residents direction and responding when it is appropriate. None 48. 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? Enter the date in the patients medical record. Document what you did. Provide privacy in the immediate area. Verify the residents identification. None 49. If you have a resident who is completely deaf, which of these would be the most important for effective communication? A laptop or pen and paper. A loud voice that projects over noise. An alarm that rings louder than in non-hearing impaired rooms. A phone system with amplifiers. None 50. It is appropriate for the nursing assistant to share personal client information with ____. The clients wife. The clients children. The clients roommate. The nursing assistant on the next shift. None 51. It would not be appropriate to share health care information about a resident with ____. The physical therapist who is doing rehabilitation with the resident. The physician who cares for the resident. The charge nurse who supervises you. The residents best friend who visits weekly to play games with him. None 52. 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 ____. To gently tell the resident that the doctor has been assigned to him and he cannot change physicians without a legal procedure. To reassure the resident that his doctor is qualified and capable and encourage the resident to respect the docto To acknowledge the residents concerns and suggest a different medical provider. To help the resident contact the social worker or RN for assistance in this matter. None 53. The family members of a resident ask you to check what the resident’s record says about resuscitation wishes in the event the resident was to expire. Upon looking at the records, you see that the resident has given permission to share all medical information with these family members. You also see the initials DNR in the resident’s advance directive. You tell the family ____. The residents file has a notation indicating, Decision not recorded which means no decision has been made.” “The residents file has a notation indicating, Do necessary resuscitation.” “The residents file has a notation indicating, Do not resuscitate.” “The residents file has a notation indicating, Do not record so that the decision is left up to the family.” None 54. Which of these examples would not be considered neglect? Forgetting to provide your resident with enough water in a timely manner. Leaving clutter on the floor where a resident walks. Not staying on the floor once you've clocked in. Forgetting to move an immobile resident enough to keep them from getting bed sores. None 55. The charge nurse has administered a prescribed medication to the wrong patient. This is an example of ____. Malpractice Neglect Battery Assault None 56. 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 ____. Tell the nursing assistant to go home and that you'll cover her shift. Tell the nurse in charge immediately. Suggest your colleague seek professional help through Alcoholics Anonymous or another alcohol-related support group. Get coffee or another caffeinated drink and stay with your colleague until she sobers up. None 57. 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? Evacuate. Use the fire extinguisher to start putting out the fire. Call the residents family to notify them. Pull the fire alarm. None 58. 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 ____. Milligrams Meters Ounces Milliliters None 59. You enter a resident’s room and notice he is having difficulty breathing. Your proper response should be to ____. Call the family contact member immediately. Notify the nurse immediately. Wait in the room for a period of time to see if it improves. Check back in a few minutes to see if the problem still exists. None 60. Which member of the residents health care team is responsible for determining socialization and communication skills of residents and then finding the resources to match them? LPN Chaplain Physician Social worker None 1 out of 60 Time is Up! Time's up
