CNA STATE EXAM 300 COMPREHENSIVE
QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED ANSWERS
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Questions 1–50: Basic Nursing Skills & Patient Rights
1. What is the most important action a CNA can take to prevent the spread of
infection?
A) Wearing gloves for all tasks
B) Performing hand hygiene
C) Wearing a mask
D) Isolating all residents
Answer: B
Rationale: Hand hygiene (washing with soap and water or using alcohol-based
sanitizer) is the single most effective way to prevent the spread of infection.
Gloves are not required for all tasks and are not a substitute for handwashing.
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,2. When a resident is on contact precautions, what must the CNA do before
entering the room?
A) Put on a gown and gloves
B) Put on an N95 respirator
C) Close all windows
D) Put on shoe covers only
Answer: A
Rationale: Contact precautions require a gown and gloves to prevent transmission
of organisms via direct contact. Shoe covers and respirators are for different types
of isolation.
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3. A resident falls out of bed. What is the CNA's FIRST action?
A) Help the resident back into bed
B) Call 911
C) Check the resident for injuries and call the nurse
D) Place the resident in a wheelchair
Answer: C
Rationale: The CNA must never move a fallen resident before assessing for
injuries. The nurse must be notified immediately to perform a full assessment.
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4. What is the normal resting heart rate for an adult?
A) 40–60 bpm
B) 60–100 bpm
C) 100–120 bpm
D) 120–150 bpm
Answer: B
Rationale: Normal resting heart rate for adults is 60–100 beats per minute. Rates
below 60 (bradycardia) or above 100 (tachycardia) may indicate a problem.
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5. Which of the following is a violation of a resident's right to privacy?
A) Pulling the curtain during a bath
B) Knocking before entering the room
C) Discussing the resident's condition in the hallway
D) Closing the door during toileting
Answer: C
Rationale: Discussing a resident's medical condition in public areas (hallways,
elevators, cafeteria) violates HIPAA and the right to confidentiality.
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6. What position is used for a resident who is in shock?
A) Supine
B) Prone
C) Trendelenburg
D) Fowler's
Answer: C
Rationale: Trendelenburg position (feet elevated higher than the head) promotes
blood flow to the brain and vital organs in shock. (Note: Some modern protocols
may use supine with legs elevated.)
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7. When taking an oral temperature, how long should the CNA wait if the resident
just drank hot coffee?
A) 5 minutes
B) 10 minutes
C) 15 minutes
D) 30 minutes
Answer: C
QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED ANSWERS
QUESTIONS WITH ACCURATE ANSWERS|GET IT
RIGHT|!!!
Questions 1–50: Basic Nursing Skills & Patient Rights
1. What is the most important action a CNA can take to prevent the spread of
infection?
A) Wearing gloves for all tasks
B) Performing hand hygiene
C) Wearing a mask
D) Isolating all residents
Answer: B
Rationale: Hand hygiene (washing with soap and water or using alcohol-based
sanitizer) is the single most effective way to prevent the spread of infection.
Gloves are not required for all tasks and are not a substitute for handwashing.
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,2. When a resident is on contact precautions, what must the CNA do before
entering the room?
A) Put on a gown and gloves
B) Put on an N95 respirator
C) Close all windows
D) Put on shoe covers only
Answer: A
Rationale: Contact precautions require a gown and gloves to prevent transmission
of organisms via direct contact. Shoe covers and respirators are for different types
of isolation.
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3. A resident falls out of bed. What is the CNA's FIRST action?
A) Help the resident back into bed
B) Call 911
C) Check the resident for injuries and call the nurse
D) Place the resident in a wheelchair
Answer: C
Rationale: The CNA must never move a fallen resident before assessing for
injuries. The nurse must be notified immediately to perform a full assessment.
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4. What is the normal resting heart rate for an adult?
A) 40–60 bpm
B) 60–100 bpm
C) 100–120 bpm
D) 120–150 bpm
Answer: B
Rationale: Normal resting heart rate for adults is 60–100 beats per minute. Rates
below 60 (bradycardia) or above 100 (tachycardia) may indicate a problem.
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5. Which of the following is a violation of a resident's right to privacy?
A) Pulling the curtain during a bath
B) Knocking before entering the room
C) Discussing the resident's condition in the hallway
D) Closing the door during toileting
Answer: C
Rationale: Discussing a resident's medical condition in public areas (hallways,
elevators, cafeteria) violates HIPAA and the right to confidentiality.
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6. What position is used for a resident who is in shock?
A) Supine
B) Prone
C) Trendelenburg
D) Fowler's
Answer: C
Rationale: Trendelenburg position (feet elevated higher than the head) promotes
blood flow to the brain and vital organs in shock. (Note: Some modern protocols
may use supine with legs elevated.)
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7. When taking an oral temperature, how long should the CNA wait if the resident
just drank hot coffee?
A) 5 minutes
B) 10 minutes
C) 15 minutes
D) 30 minutes
Answer: C
