CNA Practice Exam 1
In which of the following locations would a nursing assistant stand when assisting a
resident who has experienced a stroke to ambulate? - THE CORRECT ASNWER IS On
the resident's affected side
Which of the following is appropriate care for a resident who is agitated and talking
loudly? - THE CORRECT ASNWER IS Speak to the resident in a calm, comforting
manner
Gloves are to be worn when performing which of the following activities? - THE
CORRECT ASNWER IS Performing peri-care
Which of the following is an example of neglect? - THE CORRECT ASNWER IS
Applying a restraint too tight
When a resident is dying, which sense is lost last? - THE CORRECT ASNWER IS
Hearing
Which of the following is the first sign of a decubitus ulcer? - THE CORRECT ASNWER
IS Redness
The nursing assistant demonstrates correct listening skills by which of the following
activities? - THE CORRECT ASNWER IS Leaning toward the resident and responding
when appropriate
Which of the following locations is the body temperature of a resident taken most often?
- THE CORRECT ASNWER IS Oral
Which of the following is performed to increase muscle strength and joint mobility of a
resident who is unable to voluntarily move his or her limbs? - THE CORRECT ASNWER
IS Passive range of motion exercises
When a resident is being transferred to a wheelchair by the nursing assistant, which of
the following is the position for the nursing assistant during the transfer? - THE
CORRECT ASNWER IS In front of the wheelchair
What is the first action of a nursing assistant before performing a procedure? - THE
CORRECT ASNWER IS Checking the resident's identification
Which muscles are injured most often when a nursing assistant does not use proper
body mechanics for a procedure? - THE CORRECT ASNWER IS Back muscles
, Which of the following choices is not a safety precaution used for showering a resident?
- THE CORRECT ASNWER IS Leaving the resident unattended in the shower
Which of the following phrases best defines the term STAT? - THE CORRECT
ASNWER IS Immediately
Which of the following is the most appropriate action of the nursing assistant when a
resident complains of chest pain? - THE CORRECT ASNWER IS Call for help
immediately
A bed that is free of wrinkles is necessary to prevent which of the following
complications? - THE CORRECT ASNWER IS Pressure sore
In which of the following food groups is Vitamin D found? - THE CORRECT ASNWER
IS Dairy
Which of the following is a true statement regarding religious beliefs? - THE CORRECT
ASNWER IS Residents have a right to practice their own religious beliefs
Which of the following choices is needed to communicate with a completely deaf
resident? - THE CORRECT ASNWER IS Pen and paper
The nurse administering the wrong medication to a resident is an example of which of
the following? - THE CORRECT ASNWER IS Malpractice
A nursing assistant threatening to restrain a resident is an example of which of the
following? - THE CORRECT ASNWER IS Assault
Select the appropriate equipment to use when giving mouth care to an unconscious
resident. - THE CORRECT ASNWER IS Soft toothette
Which of the following is a description of a stage one decubitus ulcer? - THE CORRECT
ASNWER IS Redness
Which of the following is the medical term for intestinal gas? - THE CORRECT
ASNWER IS Flatus
Which of the following statements by a nursing assistant suggests that he or she has an
understanding of cultural awareness? - THE CORRECT ASNWER IS Care is planned
to include a resident's cultural needs
The nursing assistant is offered a $10 tip by a family member for taking good care of her
mother. Which of the following is the best course of action for the nursing assistant? -
THE CORRECT ASNWER IS Refuse to accept money
In which of the following locations would a nursing assistant stand when assisting a
resident who has experienced a stroke to ambulate? - THE CORRECT ASNWER IS On
the resident's affected side
Which of the following is appropriate care for a resident who is agitated and talking
loudly? - THE CORRECT ASNWER IS Speak to the resident in a calm, comforting
manner
Gloves are to be worn when performing which of the following activities? - THE
CORRECT ASNWER IS Performing peri-care
Which of the following is an example of neglect? - THE CORRECT ASNWER IS
Applying a restraint too tight
When a resident is dying, which sense is lost last? - THE CORRECT ASNWER IS
Hearing
Which of the following is the first sign of a decubitus ulcer? - THE CORRECT ASNWER
IS Redness
The nursing assistant demonstrates correct listening skills by which of the following
activities? - THE CORRECT ASNWER IS Leaning toward the resident and responding
when appropriate
Which of the following locations is the body temperature of a resident taken most often?
- THE CORRECT ASNWER IS Oral
Which of the following is performed to increase muscle strength and joint mobility of a
resident who is unable to voluntarily move his or her limbs? - THE CORRECT ASNWER
IS Passive range of motion exercises
When a resident is being transferred to a wheelchair by the nursing assistant, which of
the following is the position for the nursing assistant during the transfer? - THE
CORRECT ASNWER IS In front of the wheelchair
What is the first action of a nursing assistant before performing a procedure? - THE
CORRECT ASNWER IS Checking the resident's identification
Which muscles are injured most often when a nursing assistant does not use proper
body mechanics for a procedure? - THE CORRECT ASNWER IS Back muscles
, Which of the following choices is not a safety precaution used for showering a resident?
- THE CORRECT ASNWER IS Leaving the resident unattended in the shower
Which of the following phrases best defines the term STAT? - THE CORRECT
ASNWER IS Immediately
Which of the following is the most appropriate action of the nursing assistant when a
resident complains of chest pain? - THE CORRECT ASNWER IS Call for help
immediately
A bed that is free of wrinkles is necessary to prevent which of the following
complications? - THE CORRECT ASNWER IS Pressure sore
In which of the following food groups is Vitamin D found? - THE CORRECT ASNWER
IS Dairy
Which of the following is a true statement regarding religious beliefs? - THE CORRECT
ASNWER IS Residents have a right to practice their own religious beliefs
Which of the following choices is needed to communicate with a completely deaf
resident? - THE CORRECT ASNWER IS Pen and paper
The nurse administering the wrong medication to a resident is an example of which of
the following? - THE CORRECT ASNWER IS Malpractice
A nursing assistant threatening to restrain a resident is an example of which of the
following? - THE CORRECT ASNWER IS Assault
Select the appropriate equipment to use when giving mouth care to an unconscious
resident. - THE CORRECT ASNWER IS Soft toothette
Which of the following is a description of a stage one decubitus ulcer? - THE CORRECT
ASNWER IS Redness
Which of the following is the medical term for intestinal gas? - THE CORRECT
ASNWER IS Flatus
Which of the following statements by a nursing assistant suggests that he or she has an
understanding of cultural awareness? - THE CORRECT ASNWER IS Care is planned
to include a resident's cultural needs
The nursing assistant is offered a $10 tip by a family member for taking good care of her
mother. Which of the following is the best course of action for the nursing assistant? -
THE CORRECT ASNWER IS Refuse to accept money