CNA Practice Test 2023 Headmaster
b) Bargaining Ans- A client with a terminal illness tells that he has begun praying every night. The client
states, "If I pray every night, God will forgive me." This represents which stage of grief?
a) Acceptance
b) Bargaining
c) Denial
d) Anger
a) Mechanical Lift Ans- Which of the following pieces of assistive equipment would be most helpful in
moving an immobile client from their bed to a chair?
a) Mechanical Lift
b) Draw Sheet
c) Gait Belt
d) Wrist restraints
a) To the lateral aspect of the patient's thigh. Ans- The nursing assistant prepares to give a partial bed
bath. Before turning the patient to rub their back, the nursing assistant notices that he has a Foley
catheter in place. Where should the nursing assistant secure the catheter to ensure it is not pulled
during the bath?
a) To the lateral aspect of the patient's thigh.
b) To the bed sheet.
c) To the medial aspect of the patient's thigh.
d) To the bed.
b) "I understand you're in pain. I'll stay with you." Ans- A patient has just received news about the death
of his spouse. He states to the nursing assistant, "I can't believe this has happened to me. I don't know
what to do. How can I live without my wife?"
The nursing assistant best responds by stating:
a) "You will need more time to cope with this loss."
b) "I understand you're in pain. I'll stay with you."
,c) "This kind of thing will happen to everyone eventually."
d) "Do you and your wife have any children together?"
a) Allow the patient to perform as much of the bath as possible. Ans- The nursing assistant helps a
patient who recently had a right-sided stroke to bathe. Which of the following describes the BEST
method to support the patient's independence?
a) Allow the patient to perform as much of the bath as possible.
b) Ask the patient what he wants to do.
c) Complete the entire bath for him to conserve his energy.
d) Encourage the patient to do the best he can to clean himself.
b) Partial thickness burn. Ans- A resident comes out of their room saying they have burn their leg after
they dropped hot soup on it. The skin looks blistered and red. The nurse assistant knows this is a:
a) Superficial burn.
b) Partial thickness burn.
c) Total thickness burn.
d) Serious burn.
b) Enema. Ans- A client who has not had a bowel movement in four days would receive the most benefit
from which of the following procedures?
a) Endoscopy.
b) Colonoscopy.
c) Catheterization.
d) Enema.
Enema Ans- An ______ will help the patient in expelling fecal matter before it can become impacted.
d) Check the chart for physician orders regarding nail trimming. Ans- The client asks the nursing assistant
her to cut her toenails. The nursing assistant knows this client has type two diabetes. Which of the
following actions is best?
a) Retrieve a safety clipper and hand it to the client.
, b) Report to the nurse that the client needs her toenails trimmed.
c) Check the client's blood glucose before cutting her toenails.
d) Check the chart for physician orders regarding nail trimming.
c) Encourage the client to take several walks around the facility daily. Ans- Which of the following
options is the best method to prevent insomnia?
a) Ensure the client eats one apple per day.
b) Encourage the client to take several naps daily.
c) Encourage the client to take several walks around the facility daily.
d) Encourage the client to remain in bed throughout the day.
a) The nursing assistants waits at least fifteen minutes before retaking the temperature. Ans- The
nursing assistant takes the temperature of an elderly client and finds it to be 100.6 degrees F. The client
reports having just taken a sip of hot tea. Which of the following actions is appropriate?
a) The nursing assistants waits at least fifteen minutes before retaking the temperature.
b) The nursing assistant records the temperature in the chart.
c) The nursing assistant scolds the client for not letting her know beforehand.
d) The nursing assistant takes an axillary temperature instead.
c) Positioning boots. Ans- A client under the nursing assistant's care suffers from chronic "foot drop."
The nursing assistant can expect to find which of the following devices in the client's room?
a) A wedge.
b) A mechanical lift.
c) Positioning boots.
d) Two extra pillows.
Airway, Breathing, Chest Compressions. Ans- "A,B, C" basic life support
Positioning Boots Ans- ________ _______ ensure that the feet are dorsiflexed to prevent contractures
and discomfort.
b) Bargaining Ans- A client with a terminal illness tells that he has begun praying every night. The client
states, "If I pray every night, God will forgive me." This represents which stage of grief?
a) Acceptance
b) Bargaining
c) Denial
d) Anger
a) Mechanical Lift Ans- Which of the following pieces of assistive equipment would be most helpful in
moving an immobile client from their bed to a chair?
a) Mechanical Lift
b) Draw Sheet
c) Gait Belt
d) Wrist restraints
a) To the lateral aspect of the patient's thigh. Ans- The nursing assistant prepares to give a partial bed
bath. Before turning the patient to rub their back, the nursing assistant notices that he has a Foley
catheter in place. Where should the nursing assistant secure the catheter to ensure it is not pulled
during the bath?
a) To the lateral aspect of the patient's thigh.
b) To the bed sheet.
c) To the medial aspect of the patient's thigh.
d) To the bed.
b) "I understand you're in pain. I'll stay with you." Ans- A patient has just received news about the death
of his spouse. He states to the nursing assistant, "I can't believe this has happened to me. I don't know
what to do. How can I live without my wife?"
The nursing assistant best responds by stating:
a) "You will need more time to cope with this loss."
b) "I understand you're in pain. I'll stay with you."
,c) "This kind of thing will happen to everyone eventually."
d) "Do you and your wife have any children together?"
a) Allow the patient to perform as much of the bath as possible. Ans- The nursing assistant helps a
patient who recently had a right-sided stroke to bathe. Which of the following describes the BEST
method to support the patient's independence?
a) Allow the patient to perform as much of the bath as possible.
b) Ask the patient what he wants to do.
c) Complete the entire bath for him to conserve his energy.
d) Encourage the patient to do the best he can to clean himself.
b) Partial thickness burn. Ans- A resident comes out of their room saying they have burn their leg after
they dropped hot soup on it. The skin looks blistered and red. The nurse assistant knows this is a:
a) Superficial burn.
b) Partial thickness burn.
c) Total thickness burn.
d) Serious burn.
b) Enema. Ans- A client who has not had a bowel movement in four days would receive the most benefit
from which of the following procedures?
a) Endoscopy.
b) Colonoscopy.
c) Catheterization.
d) Enema.
Enema Ans- An ______ will help the patient in expelling fecal matter before it can become impacted.
d) Check the chart for physician orders regarding nail trimming. Ans- The client asks the nursing assistant
her to cut her toenails. The nursing assistant knows this client has type two diabetes. Which of the
following actions is best?
a) Retrieve a safety clipper and hand it to the client.
, b) Report to the nurse that the client needs her toenails trimmed.
c) Check the client's blood glucose before cutting her toenails.
d) Check the chart for physician orders regarding nail trimming.
c) Encourage the client to take several walks around the facility daily. Ans- Which of the following
options is the best method to prevent insomnia?
a) Ensure the client eats one apple per day.
b) Encourage the client to take several naps daily.
c) Encourage the client to take several walks around the facility daily.
d) Encourage the client to remain in bed throughout the day.
a) The nursing assistants waits at least fifteen minutes before retaking the temperature. Ans- The
nursing assistant takes the temperature of an elderly client and finds it to be 100.6 degrees F. The client
reports having just taken a sip of hot tea. Which of the following actions is appropriate?
a) The nursing assistants waits at least fifteen minutes before retaking the temperature.
b) The nursing assistant records the temperature in the chart.
c) The nursing assistant scolds the client for not letting her know beforehand.
d) The nursing assistant takes an axillary temperature instead.
c) Positioning boots. Ans- A client under the nursing assistant's care suffers from chronic "foot drop."
The nursing assistant can expect to find which of the following devices in the client's room?
a) A wedge.
b) A mechanical lift.
c) Positioning boots.
d) Two extra pillows.
Airway, Breathing, Chest Compressions. Ans- "A,B, C" basic life support
Positioning Boots Ans- ________ _______ ensure that the feet are dorsiflexed to prevent contractures
and discomfort.
