CNA State Exam Exam 2026–2027|||questions and answers
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Terms in this set (130)
When assisting a client in learning how to d. slightly behind the client on the client's weak
use a cane, the nurse aide stands side.
a. approximately two feet directly behind
the
client.
b. about one foot from the client's weak
side.
c. about one foot from the client's strong
side.
d. slightly behind the client on the client's
weak
side.
When working with a client who has urinary b. be unable to urinate.
retention, the nurse aide can expect that the
client will
a. urinate large volumes.
b. be unable to urinate.
c. urinate frequently.
d. be incontinent of urine.
Aging-related hearing changes result in a. high-pitched sounds.
older
clients gradually losing their ability to hear
a. high-pitched sounds.
b. low-pitched sounds.
c. slow sounds.
d. rapid sounds.
The best way to safely identify your patient d. checking the name tag.
is by
a. asking his name.
b. calling his name and waiting for his
response.
c. checking the bed plate.
d. checking the name tag.
,A client is on a bowel and bladder training a. report it to the charge nurse.
program and has not had a bowel
movement in
three days. The nurse aide should
a. report it to the charge nurse.
b. give the client an enema.
c. offer the client prune juice.
d. encourage the client to drink more fluids.
The proper medical abbreviation for before c. a.c.
meals is
a. p.c.
b. b.i.d.
c. a.c.
d. t.i.d.
A client diagnosed with hypertension will b. high blood pressure.
most
likely have a history of
a. low blood pressure.
b. high blood pressure.
c. low blood sugar.
d. high blood sugar.
A patient who has difficulty chewing or d. mechanical soft
swallowing will need what type of diet?
a. clear liquid
b. low residue
c. bland
d. mechanical soft
An elderly resident with Alzheimer's disease c. Place a familiar object on the client's door.
cannot find her room. How can the nurse
aide
help the client feel more independent?
a. Tell her to stay in the room.
b. Have her roommate secretly watch her.
c. Place a familiar object on the client's door.
d. Write the room number on a piece of
paper.
How often should a patient's intake and a. once each shift
output
records be totaled?
a. once each shift
b. twice a day
c. every four hours
d. every 12 hours
, Which of the following should the nursing d. bruises
assistant observe and record when
admitting a
client?
a. freckles
b. wrinkles
c. short nails
d. bruises
When responding to a client on the c. "This is [nursing assistant name and position], can I help
intercom, you?"
the nursing assistant should say
a. "Hello, who is calling, please?"
b. "What is it that you want?"
c. "This is [nursing assistant name and
position], can I help you?"
d. "Please hold; I'll have the nurse answer
your
call."
Which of the following things should the a. Demonstrate the location and use of the call
nurse light.
aide do to familiarize new clients with their
surroundings?
a. Demonstrate the location and use of the
call
light.
b. Explain that the TV is not to be used.
c. Instruct family to leave the room after the
aide is finished with the admission.
d. Raise the bed to the high position and
raise
the safety rails.
When arranging a client's room, the nursing c. administering the client's medications.
assistant should do all of the following
EXCEPT
a. checking the placement of the call bell.
b. adjusting the back rest as directed.
c. administering the client's medications.
d. adjusting the lighting as appropriate.
When assisting a client out of bed, the nurse a. employ body mechanic techniques.
aide should always
a. employ body mechanic techniques.
b. get another nurse aide to assist.
c. raise the bed to its maximum height.
d. lower all safety rails.
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Terms in this set (130)
When assisting a client in learning how to d. slightly behind the client on the client's weak
use a cane, the nurse aide stands side.
a. approximately two feet directly behind
the
client.
b. about one foot from the client's weak
side.
c. about one foot from the client's strong
side.
d. slightly behind the client on the client's
weak
side.
When working with a client who has urinary b. be unable to urinate.
retention, the nurse aide can expect that the
client will
a. urinate large volumes.
b. be unable to urinate.
c. urinate frequently.
d. be incontinent of urine.
Aging-related hearing changes result in a. high-pitched sounds.
older
clients gradually losing their ability to hear
a. high-pitched sounds.
b. low-pitched sounds.
c. slow sounds.
d. rapid sounds.
The best way to safely identify your patient d. checking the name tag.
is by
a. asking his name.
b. calling his name and waiting for his
response.
c. checking the bed plate.
d. checking the name tag.
,A client is on a bowel and bladder training a. report it to the charge nurse.
program and has not had a bowel
movement in
three days. The nurse aide should
a. report it to the charge nurse.
b. give the client an enema.
c. offer the client prune juice.
d. encourage the client to drink more fluids.
The proper medical abbreviation for before c. a.c.
meals is
a. p.c.
b. b.i.d.
c. a.c.
d. t.i.d.
A client diagnosed with hypertension will b. high blood pressure.
most
likely have a history of
a. low blood pressure.
b. high blood pressure.
c. low blood sugar.
d. high blood sugar.
A patient who has difficulty chewing or d. mechanical soft
swallowing will need what type of diet?
a. clear liquid
b. low residue
c. bland
d. mechanical soft
An elderly resident with Alzheimer's disease c. Place a familiar object on the client's door.
cannot find her room. How can the nurse
aide
help the client feel more independent?
a. Tell her to stay in the room.
b. Have her roommate secretly watch her.
c. Place a familiar object on the client's door.
d. Write the room number on a piece of
paper.
How often should a patient's intake and a. once each shift
output
records be totaled?
a. once each shift
b. twice a day
c. every four hours
d. every 12 hours
, Which of the following should the nursing d. bruises
assistant observe and record when
admitting a
client?
a. freckles
b. wrinkles
c. short nails
d. bruises
When responding to a client on the c. "This is [nursing assistant name and position], can I help
intercom, you?"
the nursing assistant should say
a. "Hello, who is calling, please?"
b. "What is it that you want?"
c. "This is [nursing assistant name and
position], can I help you?"
d. "Please hold; I'll have the nurse answer
your
call."
Which of the following things should the a. Demonstrate the location and use of the call
nurse light.
aide do to familiarize new clients with their
surroundings?
a. Demonstrate the location and use of the
call
light.
b. Explain that the TV is not to be used.
c. Instruct family to leave the room after the
aide is finished with the admission.
d. Raise the bed to the high position and
raise
the safety rails.
When arranging a client's room, the nursing c. administering the client's medications.
assistant should do all of the following
EXCEPT
a. checking the placement of the call bell.
b. adjusting the back rest as directed.
c. administering the client's medications.
d. adjusting the lighting as appropriate.
When assisting a client out of bed, the nurse a. employ body mechanic techniques.
aide should always
a. employ body mechanic techniques.
b. get another nurse aide to assist.
c. raise the bed to its maximum height.
d. lower all safety rails.
