CA CNA Written Exam Questions and
Correct Answers
Question 1
When assisting a resident with left sided weakness to transfer from the bed to a chair,
the chair should be located:
A. At the head of the bed, on the resident's right side.
B. At the foot of the bed, on the resident's left side.
C. At the middle of the bed directly across from where the resident sits in bed
D. Across the room to encourage the resident to get up and walk
Correct Answer
A
Question 2
When helping a resident who is recovering from a stroke to walk, the nurse aide
should assist:
A. on the resident's strong side
B. On the resident's weak side
C. From behind the client
D. With a wheelchair
Correct Answer
B
Question 3
A resident has been at home with his family all day. The CNA notices new bruises on
the resident's back when he returns. The CNA should:
A. Report the bruises to the licensed nurse
B. Ask family members the next time they visit
C. Say nothing to the resident about the bruises
D. Wait to see if It happens again
Correct Answer
A
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,Question 4
Documents that provide instructions about the resident's wishes for treatment when
the resident is unable to communicate their wishes are called:
A. Medical records
B. Advanced Directives
C. Resident Bill of Rights
D. Policies and Procedures
Correct Answer
B
Question 5
The healthcare worker can break the chain of infections:
A. When a susceptible host exhibits the signs of infection
B. At any link of the chain
C. Only at the portal of exit
D. Only with transmission based precautions
Correct Answer
B
Question 6
Two surfaces rub together. This is called:
A. Friction
B. Shearing
C. Pressure
D. Ergonomics
Correct Answer
A
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,Question 7
Before moving Mr. Gilbert Downs up in bed, you need to:
A. Put nonskid footwear on him
B. Lock the bed wheels
C. Apply a transfer belt
D. Raise the head of the bed
Correct Answer
B
Question 8
When giving bedside care, the bed should be:
A. At its highest horizontal level
B. At its lowest horizontal level
C. Level with your waist
D. Level with your knees
Correct Answer
C
Question 9
Which of the following devices would not be used for a resident's activities of daily
living?
A. Plate guards and silverware with cuffs or curved handles
B. A cup or glass holder and silverware attached to a splint
C. A walker, a cane, and crutches
D. A stethoscope, a blood pressure cuff, and a thermometer
Correct Answer
D
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, Question 10
The CNA is cleaning the nose of a resident who is receiving continuous oxygen by a
nasal tube. The CNA should NOT use:
A. A water-based lubricant
B. Warm water
C. An oil-based lubricant
D. Soap and water
Correct Answer
C
Question 11
Healthcare workers:
A. Do not need to know the Patient's Bill of Rights
B. Should refer questions about "rights" to the admissions coordinator
C. Must not discuss patient rights because of confidentiality concerns
D. Must be familiar with the Patient's Bill of Rights
Correct Answer
D
Question 12
The direct supervisor of the CNA is the:
A. Physician
B. Charge nurse
C. Administrator
D. Director of nursing
Correct Answer
B
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Correct Answers
Question 1
When assisting a resident with left sided weakness to transfer from the bed to a chair,
the chair should be located:
A. At the head of the bed, on the resident's right side.
B. At the foot of the bed, on the resident's left side.
C. At the middle of the bed directly across from where the resident sits in bed
D. Across the room to encourage the resident to get up and walk
Correct Answer
A
Question 2
When helping a resident who is recovering from a stroke to walk, the nurse aide
should assist:
A. on the resident's strong side
B. On the resident's weak side
C. From behind the client
D. With a wheelchair
Correct Answer
B
Question 3
A resident has been at home with his family all day. The CNA notices new bruises on
the resident's back when he returns. The CNA should:
A. Report the bruises to the licensed nurse
B. Ask family members the next time they visit
C. Say nothing to the resident about the bruises
D. Wait to see if It happens again
Correct Answer
A
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,Question 4
Documents that provide instructions about the resident's wishes for treatment when
the resident is unable to communicate their wishes are called:
A. Medical records
B. Advanced Directives
C. Resident Bill of Rights
D. Policies and Procedures
Correct Answer
B
Question 5
The healthcare worker can break the chain of infections:
A. When a susceptible host exhibits the signs of infection
B. At any link of the chain
C. Only at the portal of exit
D. Only with transmission based precautions
Correct Answer
B
Question 6
Two surfaces rub together. This is called:
A. Friction
B. Shearing
C. Pressure
D. Ergonomics
Correct Answer
A
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,Question 7
Before moving Mr. Gilbert Downs up in bed, you need to:
A. Put nonskid footwear on him
B. Lock the bed wheels
C. Apply a transfer belt
D. Raise the head of the bed
Correct Answer
B
Question 8
When giving bedside care, the bed should be:
A. At its highest horizontal level
B. At its lowest horizontal level
C. Level with your waist
D. Level with your knees
Correct Answer
C
Question 9
Which of the following devices would not be used for a resident's activities of daily
living?
A. Plate guards and silverware with cuffs or curved handles
B. A cup or glass holder and silverware attached to a splint
C. A walker, a cane, and crutches
D. A stethoscope, a blood pressure cuff, and a thermometer
Correct Answer
D
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, Question 10
The CNA is cleaning the nose of a resident who is receiving continuous oxygen by a
nasal tube. The CNA should NOT use:
A. A water-based lubricant
B. Warm water
C. An oil-based lubricant
D. Soap and water
Correct Answer
C
Question 11
Healthcare workers:
A. Do not need to know the Patient's Bill of Rights
B. Should refer questions about "rights" to the admissions coordinator
C. Must not discuss patient rights because of confidentiality concerns
D. Must be familiar with the Patient's Bill of Rights
Correct Answer
D
Question 12
The direct supervisor of the CNA is the:
A. Physician
B. Charge nurse
C. Administrator
D. Director of nursing
Correct Answer
B
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