WA state CNA written exam questions with correct
answers
What should a CNA do if he or she sees a small fire in an unoccupied patient
room?
A.
Extinguish the fire.
B.
Rescue residents in the rooms next door.
C.
Activate the fire alarm.
D.
Close all fire doors. Correct Answer - C
Before entering a patient's room, a CNA should:
A.
Knock on the resident's door before entering.
B.
Check the resident's care plan.
C.
Make sure that the supplies are stocked for the unit.
D.
All of the above. Correct Answer - A
,What needs are found on the lowest level of Maslow's hierarchy of needs?
A.
Love and belonging
B.
Self-esteem
C.
Safety and security
D.
Physical Correct Answer - D
A patient's family asks the CNA caring for a loved one about the results of a recent
blood test. What should the CNA say?
A.
I think everything is normal, which is great!
B.
Let me find the nurse to talk to you about the results.
C.
Oh, he had a blood test? That is news to me.
D.
I cannot comment on patient treatment. Sorry. Correct Answer - B
A patient is refusing to drink fluids even though he is beginning to show signs of
dehydration (concentrated urine, headache, sunken eyes, low energy). What should
the CNA do?
,A.
Tell the patient to go home because he knows what is best for his care.
B.
Explain the risks of dehydration, respect his decision, and inform the nurse about
his condition.
C.
Request an IV for the patient so that the patient can get fluids without drinking
anything.
D.
Force him to drink water immediately, because dehydration is dangerous. Correct
Answer - B
If a patient refuses treatment and the CNA performs this care on the patient
anyway, what could happen to the CNA?
A.
Nothing. CNAs should always perform care on patients regardless of patient
wishes.
B.
The CNA could be given an award for performing care under challenging
conditions.
C.
The CNA could be promoted as leader on the floor because he can get things done.
D.
The CNA could be charged with assault or battery. Correct Answer - D
, Which is NOT a reason why a CNA should refuse an assignment?
A.
The CNA is upset because of a personal conflict with the patient's family.
B.
The CNA believes the task is unethical.
C.
The task is outside of the CNA's standard of care.
D.
Performing the task could be harmful to the CNA. Correct Answer - A
Which should the CNA NOT do as a healthcare professional?
A.
Arrive to work on time, or even 5-10 minutes early.
B.
Work single-handedly to take care of patients.
C.
Eat well and get plenty of exercise and sleep.
D.
Arrive at work well groomed in a clean uniform. Correct Answer - B
While standing in the elevator, a CNA overhears his colleagues speaking about a
resident's care. What is this a violation of?
A.
answers
What should a CNA do if he or she sees a small fire in an unoccupied patient
room?
A.
Extinguish the fire.
B.
Rescue residents in the rooms next door.
C.
Activate the fire alarm.
D.
Close all fire doors. Correct Answer - C
Before entering a patient's room, a CNA should:
A.
Knock on the resident's door before entering.
B.
Check the resident's care plan.
C.
Make sure that the supplies are stocked for the unit.
D.
All of the above. Correct Answer - A
,What needs are found on the lowest level of Maslow's hierarchy of needs?
A.
Love and belonging
B.
Self-esteem
C.
Safety and security
D.
Physical Correct Answer - D
A patient's family asks the CNA caring for a loved one about the results of a recent
blood test. What should the CNA say?
A.
I think everything is normal, which is great!
B.
Let me find the nurse to talk to you about the results.
C.
Oh, he had a blood test? That is news to me.
D.
I cannot comment on patient treatment. Sorry. Correct Answer - B
A patient is refusing to drink fluids even though he is beginning to show signs of
dehydration (concentrated urine, headache, sunken eyes, low energy). What should
the CNA do?
,A.
Tell the patient to go home because he knows what is best for his care.
B.
Explain the risks of dehydration, respect his decision, and inform the nurse about
his condition.
C.
Request an IV for the patient so that the patient can get fluids without drinking
anything.
D.
Force him to drink water immediately, because dehydration is dangerous. Correct
Answer - B
If a patient refuses treatment and the CNA performs this care on the patient
anyway, what could happen to the CNA?
A.
Nothing. CNAs should always perform care on patients regardless of patient
wishes.
B.
The CNA could be given an award for performing care under challenging
conditions.
C.
The CNA could be promoted as leader on the floor because he can get things done.
D.
The CNA could be charged with assault or battery. Correct Answer - D
, Which is NOT a reason why a CNA should refuse an assignment?
A.
The CNA is upset because of a personal conflict with the patient's family.
B.
The CNA believes the task is unethical.
C.
The task is outside of the CNA's standard of care.
D.
Performing the task could be harmful to the CNA. Correct Answer - A
Which should the CNA NOT do as a healthcare professional?
A.
Arrive to work on time, or even 5-10 minutes early.
B.
Work single-handedly to take care of patients.
C.
Eat well and get plenty of exercise and sleep.
D.
Arrive at work well groomed in a clean uniform. Correct Answer - B
While standing in the elevator, a CNA overhears his colleagues speaking about a
resident's care. What is this a violation of?
A.
