CNA Practice Exam 2| 75 QUESTIONS| WITH
COMPLETE ANSWERS
in which of the following locations would a NA stand when assisting a resident who has
experienced a stroke to ambulate?
A. on the resident's affected side
B. behind the resident
C. on the resident's unaffected side
D. in front of the resident Correct Answer: A. on the resident's affected side
which of the following is appropriate care for a resident who is agitated and talking loudly?
A. tell the resident he/she needs to be quiet because he/she is disturbing the other residents
B. speak to the resident in a calm, comforting manner
C. ask to have your assignment changed
D. report the behavior to the nurse Correct Answer: B. speak to the resident in a calm,
comforting manner
gloves are to be worn when performing which of the following activities?
A. changing the resident's clothes
B. feeding the resident
C. performing peri-care
D. changing the resident's position in the chair Correct Answer: C. performing peri-care
which of the following is an example of neglect?
A. changing the resident as soon as you discover he/she is soiled
B. leaving the floor after reporting to your supervisor
C. calling for assistance when needed to care for the resident
D. applying a restraint too tight Correct Answer: D. applying a restraint too tight
when a resident is dying, which sense is lost last?
A. taste
B. smell
C. hearing
D. sight Correct Answer: C. hearing
which of the following is the first sign of a decubitus ulcer?
A. bleeding
B. redness
C. bruising
D. swelling Correct Answer: B. redness
the NA demonstrates correct listening skills by which of the following activities?
A. speaking at the same time as the resident
B. leaning toward the resident and responding when appropriate
C. talking to the resident while continuing to work
, D. asking the right questions to lead the direction of the conversation Correct Answer: B.
leaning toward the resident and responding when appropriate
which of the following locations is the body temperature of a resident taken most often?
A. oral
B. rectal
C. axillary
D. tympanic Correct Answer: A. oral
which of the following is performed to increase muscle strength and joint mobility of a resident
who is unable to voluntarily move his/her limbs?
A. resistance exercises
B. aerobic exercises
C. active range of motion exercises
D. passive range of motion exercises Correct Answer: D. passive range of motion exercises
when a resident is being transferred to a wheelchair by the NA, which of the following is the
position for the NA during the transfer?
A. left side of the wheelchair
B. right side of the wheelchair
C. in front of the wheelchair
D. behind the wheelchair Correct Answer: C. in front of the wheelchair
what is the first action of a NA before performing a procedure?
A. informing the nurse that you are going to the resident's room to perform the procedure
B. checking the resident's identification
C. providing privacy
D. documenting the procedure Correct Answer: B. checking the resident's identification
which muscles are injured most often when a NA does not use proper body mechanics for a
procedure?
A. back muscles
B. shoulder muscles
C. neck muscles
D. leg muscles Correct Answer: A. back muscles
which of the following choices is not a safety precaution used for showering a resident?
A. checking the water temperature before assisting the resident into the shower
B. locking the wheels on the shower chair
C. leaving the resident unattended in the shower
D. promptly drying and covering the resident after the shower Correct Answer: C. leaving the
resident unattended in the shower
which of the following phrases best defines the term STAT?
A. as soon as possible
B. within the next 2-3 hours
COMPLETE ANSWERS
in which of the following locations would a NA stand when assisting a resident who has
experienced a stroke to ambulate?
A. on the resident's affected side
B. behind the resident
C. on the resident's unaffected side
D. in front of the resident Correct Answer: A. on the resident's affected side
which of the following is appropriate care for a resident who is agitated and talking loudly?
A. tell the resident he/she needs to be quiet because he/she is disturbing the other residents
B. speak to the resident in a calm, comforting manner
C. ask to have your assignment changed
D. report the behavior to the nurse Correct Answer: B. speak to the resident in a calm,
comforting manner
gloves are to be worn when performing which of the following activities?
A. changing the resident's clothes
B. feeding the resident
C. performing peri-care
D. changing the resident's position in the chair Correct Answer: C. performing peri-care
which of the following is an example of neglect?
A. changing the resident as soon as you discover he/she is soiled
B. leaving the floor after reporting to your supervisor
C. calling for assistance when needed to care for the resident
D. applying a restraint too tight Correct Answer: D. applying a restraint too tight
when a resident is dying, which sense is lost last?
A. taste
B. smell
C. hearing
D. sight Correct Answer: C. hearing
which of the following is the first sign of a decubitus ulcer?
A. bleeding
B. redness
C. bruising
D. swelling Correct Answer: B. redness
the NA demonstrates correct listening skills by which of the following activities?
A. speaking at the same time as the resident
B. leaning toward the resident and responding when appropriate
C. talking to the resident while continuing to work
, D. asking the right questions to lead the direction of the conversation Correct Answer: B.
leaning toward the resident and responding when appropriate
which of the following locations is the body temperature of a resident taken most often?
A. oral
B. rectal
C. axillary
D. tympanic Correct Answer: A. oral
which of the following is performed to increase muscle strength and joint mobility of a resident
who is unable to voluntarily move his/her limbs?
A. resistance exercises
B. aerobic exercises
C. active range of motion exercises
D. passive range of motion exercises Correct Answer: D. passive range of motion exercises
when a resident is being transferred to a wheelchair by the NA, which of the following is the
position for the NA during the transfer?
A. left side of the wheelchair
B. right side of the wheelchair
C. in front of the wheelchair
D. behind the wheelchair Correct Answer: C. in front of the wheelchair
what is the first action of a NA before performing a procedure?
A. informing the nurse that you are going to the resident's room to perform the procedure
B. checking the resident's identification
C. providing privacy
D. documenting the procedure Correct Answer: B. checking the resident's identification
which muscles are injured most often when a NA does not use proper body mechanics for a
procedure?
A. back muscles
B. shoulder muscles
C. neck muscles
D. leg muscles Correct Answer: A. back muscles
which of the following choices is not a safety precaution used for showering a resident?
A. checking the water temperature before assisting the resident into the shower
B. locking the wheels on the shower chair
C. leaving the resident unattended in the shower
D. promptly drying and covering the resident after the shower Correct Answer: C. leaving the
resident unattended in the shower
which of the following phrases best defines the term STAT?
A. as soon as possible
B. within the next 2-3 hours
