CNA Practice Exam 1 UPDATED ACTUAL
Exam Questions and CORRECT
ANSWERS
In which of the following locations would a nursing assistant stand when assisting a resident
who has experienced a stroke to ambulate? - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- On the resident's
affected side
Which of the following is appropriate care for a resident who is agitated and talking loudly? -
CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- Speak to the resident in a calm, comforting manner
Gloves are to be worn when performing which of the following activities? - CORRECT
ANSWER✔✔- Performing peri-care
Which of the following is an example of neglect? - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- Applying a
restraint too tight
When a resident is dying, which sense is lost last? - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- Hearing
Which of the following is the first sign of a decubitus ulcer? - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔-
Redness
The nursing assistant demonstrates correct listening skills by which of the following
activities? - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- Leaning toward the resident and responding when
appropriate
Which of the following locations is the body temperature of a resident taken most often? -
CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- 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? - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔-
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? - CORRECT
ANSWER✔✔- In front of the wheelchair
What is the first action of a nursing assistant before performing a procedure? - CORRECT
ANSWER✔✔- Checking the resident's identification
Which muscles are injured most often when a nursing assistant does not use proper body
mechanics for a procedure? - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- Back muscles
Which of the following choices is not a safety precaution used for showering a resident? -
CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- Leaving the resident unattended in the shower
Which of the following phrases best defines the term STAT? - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔-
Immediately
Which of the following is the most appropriate action of the nursing assistant when a resident
complains of chest pain? - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- Call for help immediately
A bed that is free of wrinkles is necessary to prevent which of the following complications? -
CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- Pressure sore
In which of the following food groups is Vitamin D found? - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔-
Dairy
Which of the following is a true statement regarding religious beliefs? - CORRECT
ANSWER✔✔- Residents have a right to practice their own religious beliefs
Which of the following choices is needed to communicate with a completely deaf resident? -
CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- Pen and paper
The nurse administering the wrong medication to a resident is an example of which of the
following? - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- Malpractice
Exam Questions and CORRECT
ANSWERS
In which of the following locations would a nursing assistant stand when assisting a resident
who has experienced a stroke to ambulate? - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- On the resident's
affected side
Which of the following is appropriate care for a resident who is agitated and talking loudly? -
CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- Speak to the resident in a calm, comforting manner
Gloves are to be worn when performing which of the following activities? - CORRECT
ANSWER✔✔- Performing peri-care
Which of the following is an example of neglect? - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- Applying a
restraint too tight
When a resident is dying, which sense is lost last? - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- Hearing
Which of the following is the first sign of a decubitus ulcer? - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔-
Redness
The nursing assistant demonstrates correct listening skills by which of the following
activities? - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- Leaning toward the resident and responding when
appropriate
Which of the following locations is the body temperature of a resident taken most often? -
CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- 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? - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔-
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? - CORRECT
ANSWER✔✔- In front of the wheelchair
What is the first action of a nursing assistant before performing a procedure? - CORRECT
ANSWER✔✔- Checking the resident's identification
Which muscles are injured most often when a nursing assistant does not use proper body
mechanics for a procedure? - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- Back muscles
Which of the following choices is not a safety precaution used for showering a resident? -
CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- Leaving the resident unattended in the shower
Which of the following phrases best defines the term STAT? - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔-
Immediately
Which of the following is the most appropriate action of the nursing assistant when a resident
complains of chest pain? - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- Call for help immediately
A bed that is free of wrinkles is necessary to prevent which of the following complications? -
CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- Pressure sore
In which of the following food groups is Vitamin D found? - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔-
Dairy
Which of the following is a true statement regarding religious beliefs? - CORRECT
ANSWER✔✔- Residents have a right to practice their own religious beliefs
Which of the following choices is needed to communicate with a completely deaf resident? -
CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- Pen and paper
The nurse administering the wrong medication to a resident is an example of which of the
following? - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- Malpractice
