CNA EXAM PRACTICE QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

CNA EXAM PRACTICE QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS What is the second leading cause of death in an individual 65 years of age/older - CORRECT ANSWER-Falls The nurse hands the nurse assistant a tube of medication and asks her to apply it after she has completed the resident's bath. Which of the following would be the nursing assistant's best response? - CORRECT ANSWER-"Applying the medication is not part of my role as a nursing assistant" Not transmitted by droplets - CORRECT ANSWER-Hepatitis B Is transmitted by droplets - CORRECT ANSWER-Pneumonia, influenza, cold When should equipment be cleaned? - CORRECT ANSWER-After use by every resident, to decrease the opportunity for contamination The nursing assistant notices the smell of smoke as he passes by a resident's room. He enters the room and sees that a pillow is on fire in the empty bed next to where a resident is sleeping. What should be the nursing assistant's first action according to the RACE plan? - CORRECT ANSWER-Rescue Alarm Contain Extinguish/Evacuate Inappropriate handling of linen - CORRECT ANSWER-Depositing soiled linen on the floor Age-related changes - CORRECT ANSWER-Decreased vision and hearing Which of the following actions is not part of standard precautions - CORRECT ANSWER-Wearing gown, googles, and gloves whenever entering a resident's room (airborne) Non age-related changes - CORRECT ANSWER-Lower intelligence level Difficulty communicating Ability to learn a new skill Standard precaution actions - CORRECT ANS