CNA Nursing Education
3 RETPAHC · ANC
CNA★
★
NURSING Certified Nursing Assistant Training Program
NG · COMPASSION · EXCELL
C A R I N G · C O M P A S S I O N · E X C E L L E N C E I N H E A LT H C A R E
CNA Chapter 3 — Comprehensive Examination
H O L I ST I C C A R E · H U M A N D E V E LO P M E N T · D E AT H & DY I N G
PROGRAM Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) CHAPTER 3 — Holistic Care & Human
Development
SUBJECT Holistic Care · Development · End ACADEMIC YEAR
of Life
ASSESSMENT Chapter 3 Comprehensive Test TOTAL QUESTIONS 42 Questions
TOPICS Holistic Care · Development · FORMAT Multiple Choice — Select the
Death & Dying Single Best Answer
EXAMINATION INSTRUCTIONS
▸ Select the single best answer for each question.
▸ Covers holistic care, Maslow's hierarchy, human development, aging, mental health disorders, death
and dying, and hospice care.
▸ Correct answers and detailed rationales appear below each question.
, CNA CHAPTER 3 — HOLISTIC CARE · DEVELOPMENT ·
Questions 1 – 42
DEATH & DYING
1. Holistic care focuses on:
A. Only physical health
B. The whole person, including physical, mental, and social well-being
C. Only mental health
D. Only social needs
CORRECT ANSWER B — The whole person, including physical, mental, and social well-being
RATIONALE Holistic care addresses all dimensions of a person — physical, psychological,
social, and spiritual. It recognizes that each aspect affects overall health and well-
being.
2. Which of the following is a physical need according to Maslow's hierarchy?
A. The need for self-esteem
B. The need for water
C. The need for love
D. The need for self-actualization
CORRECT ANSWER B — The need for water
RATIONALE Physical needs are the foundation of Maslow's hierarchy — water, food, oxygen,
elimination, and sleep. These must be met before higher-level needs can be
addressed.
, 3. Which of the following is an example of a psychosocial need?
A. The need for food
B. The need for activity
C. The need for oxygen
D. The need for sleep
CORRECT ANSWER B — The need for activity
RATIONALE Psychosocial needs involve social interaction, mental stimulation, and emotional
well-being. Activity provides purpose, engagement, and social connection.
4. What is one way a nursing assistant can promote a resident's independence?
A. Doing everything for the resident to save time
B. Allowing a resident to do a task by himself no matter how long it takes
C. Rushing the resident through tasks
D. Discouraging self-care to prevent falls
CORRECT ANSWER B — Allowing a resident to do a task by himself no matter how long it takes
RATIONALE Promoting independence maintains dignity and function. Patience allows
residents to complete tasks at their own pace, preserving autonomy and self-
esteem.
5. Activities of daily living (ADLs) include:
A. Watching television
B. Brushing teeth
C. Reading a book
D. Attending a concert
CORRECT ANSWER B — Brushing teeth
RATIONALE ADLs are fundamental self-care tasks: bathing, dressing, eating, toileting, oral
care, and transferring. They are essential for daily functioning.
3 RETPAHC · ANC
CNA★
★
NURSING Certified Nursing Assistant Training Program
NG · COMPASSION · EXCELL
C A R I N G · C O M P A S S I O N · E X C E L L E N C E I N H E A LT H C A R E
CNA Chapter 3 — Comprehensive Examination
H O L I ST I C C A R E · H U M A N D E V E LO P M E N T · D E AT H & DY I N G
PROGRAM Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) CHAPTER 3 — Holistic Care & Human
Development
SUBJECT Holistic Care · Development · End ACADEMIC YEAR
of Life
ASSESSMENT Chapter 3 Comprehensive Test TOTAL QUESTIONS 42 Questions
TOPICS Holistic Care · Development · FORMAT Multiple Choice — Select the
Death & Dying Single Best Answer
EXAMINATION INSTRUCTIONS
▸ Select the single best answer for each question.
▸ Covers holistic care, Maslow's hierarchy, human development, aging, mental health disorders, death
and dying, and hospice care.
▸ Correct answers and detailed rationales appear below each question.
, CNA CHAPTER 3 — HOLISTIC CARE · DEVELOPMENT ·
Questions 1 – 42
DEATH & DYING
1. Holistic care focuses on:
A. Only physical health
B. The whole person, including physical, mental, and social well-being
C. Only mental health
D. Only social needs
CORRECT ANSWER B — The whole person, including physical, mental, and social well-being
RATIONALE Holistic care addresses all dimensions of a person — physical, psychological,
social, and spiritual. It recognizes that each aspect affects overall health and well-
being.
2. Which of the following is a physical need according to Maslow's hierarchy?
A. The need for self-esteem
B. The need for water
C. The need for love
D. The need for self-actualization
CORRECT ANSWER B — The need for water
RATIONALE Physical needs are the foundation of Maslow's hierarchy — water, food, oxygen,
elimination, and sleep. These must be met before higher-level needs can be
addressed.
, 3. Which of the following is an example of a psychosocial need?
A. The need for food
B. The need for activity
C. The need for oxygen
D. The need for sleep
CORRECT ANSWER B — The need for activity
RATIONALE Psychosocial needs involve social interaction, mental stimulation, and emotional
well-being. Activity provides purpose, engagement, and social connection.
4. What is one way a nursing assistant can promote a resident's independence?
A. Doing everything for the resident to save time
B. Allowing a resident to do a task by himself no matter how long it takes
C. Rushing the resident through tasks
D. Discouraging self-care to prevent falls
CORRECT ANSWER B — Allowing a resident to do a task by himself no matter how long it takes
RATIONALE Promoting independence maintains dignity and function. Patience allows
residents to complete tasks at their own pace, preserving autonomy and self-
esteem.
5. Activities of daily living (ADLs) include:
A. Watching television
B. Brushing teeth
C. Reading a book
D. Attending a concert
CORRECT ANSWER B — Brushing teeth
RATIONALE ADLs are fundamental self-care tasks: bathing, dressing, eating, toileting, oral
care, and transferring. They are essential for daily functioning.
