CNA credentia practice test questions
with correct answers
A client falls and suffers a deep cut on the forehead. What should the nurse aide do NEXT? - CORRECT ANSWER-Stay with the client and call for help
A client is upset and crying over the recent death of her husband. How should the nurse aide respond - CORRECT ANSWER-Sit with the client and allow her to talk about
her feelings
A client needs to be repositioned but is heavy, and the nurse aide is not sure she can move the client alone. The nurse aide should - CORRECT ANSWER-ask another
nurse aide to help
A client requests that the nurse aide call the client's spiritual advisor. The nurse aide SHOULD: - CORRECT ANSWER-tell the client that the nurse aide will inform the
nurse of the client's request.
A client wakes up during the night and asks for something to eat. The nurse aide SHOULD: - CORRECT ANSWER-check client's diet before offering nourishment.
A client wakes up during the night and asks for something to eat. The nurse aide SHOULD: - CORRECT ANSWER-check clients diet before offering nourishment
A client who is confused begins to cry and scream out for the client's parent. What should the nurse aide do NEXT? - CORRECT ANSWER-Talk to the client in a calm
voice about
familiar things
A client with arthritis reports difficulty when cutting the food. What SHOULD the nurse aide do to encourage the client's independence in eating? - CORRECT ANSWER-
Assist the client in cutting the food and
encourage the client to use the special
eating utensils
A new client refuses to wear a clothing protector at lunch. The nurse aide - CORRECT ANSWER-respect the client's wishes
A nurse aide can assist clients with their spiritual needs by: - CORRECT ANSWER-allowing clients to talk about their beliefs
A nurse aide MUST wear gloves when - CORRECT ANSWER-doing a peri-care
A nurse aide who is active in her church is assigned to care for a client who is not a member of any religious group. The nurse aide SHOULD: - CORRECT ANSWER-
respect the clients beliefs and avoid starting religious discussions.
All of the following situations are examples of abuse or neglect EXCEPT - CORRECT ANSWER-restraining a client according to a physician's order
Articles contaminated with blood or body fluids SHOULD be disposed of in the: - CORRECT ANSWER-biohazard container
Before entering a client's room, the nurse aide should FIRST - CORRECT ANSWER-knock on the door.
Before taking the oral temperature of a client who has just finished a cold drink, the nurse aide SHOULD wait: - CORRECT ANSWER-20 minutes.
BEFORE taking the oral temperature of a client who has just finished a cold drink, the nurse aide should when - CORRECT ANSWER-10 to 20 minutes
Clean bed linen placed in a client's room but NOT used should be: - CORRECT ANSWER-D) put in the dirty linen container
client drinks 240 mL of soup, 120 mL of coffee, and 90 mL of juice for lunch. The client's total liquid intake for lunch is: - CORRECT ANSWER-450mL.
Clients have the right to - CORRECT ANSWER-have access to a telephone
Exercises that move each muscle and joint are called: - CORRECT ANSWER-B. range of motion
Frequent turning and repositioning of the client helps prevent: - CORRECT ANSWER-pressure injuries.
How can the nurse aide BEST help a client who is not accepting a loss? - CORRECT ANSWER-Encourage the client to talk
How many tips does a quad-cane base have? - CORRECT ANSWER-four
If a client is confused, the nurse aide should - CORRECT ANSWER-help the client to recognize familiar things and people
If a client is sitting in a chair in his room masturbating, the nurse aide SHOULD: - CORRECT ANSWER-leave the client alone and provide privacy
If a client says, "God is punishing me" or "Why me?", how should the nurse aide respond? - CORRECT ANSWER-Listen quietly
If a nurse aide discovers a small fire in a client's room, the nurse aide should FIRST - CORRECT ANSWER-remove the client from any danger.
If a nurse aide finds a client who is sad and crying, the nurse aide should: - CORRECT ANSWER-ask the client if something is wrong
If a nurse aide needs to wear a gown to care for a client in isolation, the nurse aide MUST: - CORRECT ANSWER-take the gown off before leaving the clients room
If the nurse aide discovers fire in a client's room, the FIRST thing do is - CORRECT ANSWER-Remove the client.
In giving care according to the client's Bill of Rights, the nurse aide SHOULD: - CORRECT ANSWER-provide privacy during the client's personal care
In order to communicate clearly with a client who has hearing loss, the nurse aide should: - CORRECT ANSWER-look directly at the client when speaking.
with correct answers
A client falls and suffers a deep cut on the forehead. What should the nurse aide do NEXT? - CORRECT ANSWER-Stay with the client and call for help
A client is upset and crying over the recent death of her husband. How should the nurse aide respond - CORRECT ANSWER-Sit with the client and allow her to talk about
her feelings
A client needs to be repositioned but is heavy, and the nurse aide is not sure she can move the client alone. The nurse aide should - CORRECT ANSWER-ask another
nurse aide to help
A client requests that the nurse aide call the client's spiritual advisor. The nurse aide SHOULD: - CORRECT ANSWER-tell the client that the nurse aide will inform the
nurse of the client's request.
A client wakes up during the night and asks for something to eat. The nurse aide SHOULD: - CORRECT ANSWER-check client's diet before offering nourishment.
A client wakes up during the night and asks for something to eat. The nurse aide SHOULD: - CORRECT ANSWER-check clients diet before offering nourishment
A client who is confused begins to cry and scream out for the client's parent. What should the nurse aide do NEXT? - CORRECT ANSWER-Talk to the client in a calm
voice about
familiar things
A client with arthritis reports difficulty when cutting the food. What SHOULD the nurse aide do to encourage the client's independence in eating? - CORRECT ANSWER-
Assist the client in cutting the food and
encourage the client to use the special
eating utensils
A new client refuses to wear a clothing protector at lunch. The nurse aide - CORRECT ANSWER-respect the client's wishes
A nurse aide can assist clients with their spiritual needs by: - CORRECT ANSWER-allowing clients to talk about their beliefs
A nurse aide MUST wear gloves when - CORRECT ANSWER-doing a peri-care
A nurse aide who is active in her church is assigned to care for a client who is not a member of any religious group. The nurse aide SHOULD: - CORRECT ANSWER-
respect the clients beliefs and avoid starting religious discussions.
All of the following situations are examples of abuse or neglect EXCEPT - CORRECT ANSWER-restraining a client according to a physician's order
Articles contaminated with blood or body fluids SHOULD be disposed of in the: - CORRECT ANSWER-biohazard container
Before entering a client's room, the nurse aide should FIRST - CORRECT ANSWER-knock on the door.
Before taking the oral temperature of a client who has just finished a cold drink, the nurse aide SHOULD wait: - CORRECT ANSWER-20 minutes.
BEFORE taking the oral temperature of a client who has just finished a cold drink, the nurse aide should when - CORRECT ANSWER-10 to 20 minutes
Clean bed linen placed in a client's room but NOT used should be: - CORRECT ANSWER-D) put in the dirty linen container
client drinks 240 mL of soup, 120 mL of coffee, and 90 mL of juice for lunch. The client's total liquid intake for lunch is: - CORRECT ANSWER-450mL.
Clients have the right to - CORRECT ANSWER-have access to a telephone
Exercises that move each muscle and joint are called: - CORRECT ANSWER-B. range of motion
Frequent turning and repositioning of the client helps prevent: - CORRECT ANSWER-pressure injuries.
How can the nurse aide BEST help a client who is not accepting a loss? - CORRECT ANSWER-Encourage the client to talk
How many tips does a quad-cane base have? - CORRECT ANSWER-four
If a client is confused, the nurse aide should - CORRECT ANSWER-help the client to recognize familiar things and people
If a client is sitting in a chair in his room masturbating, the nurse aide SHOULD: - CORRECT ANSWER-leave the client alone and provide privacy
If a client says, "God is punishing me" or "Why me?", how should the nurse aide respond? - CORRECT ANSWER-Listen quietly
If a nurse aide discovers a small fire in a client's room, the nurse aide should FIRST - CORRECT ANSWER-remove the client from any danger.
If a nurse aide finds a client who is sad and crying, the nurse aide should: - CORRECT ANSWER-ask the client if something is wrong
If a nurse aide needs to wear a gown to care for a client in isolation, the nurse aide MUST: - CORRECT ANSWER-take the gown off before leaving the clients room
If the nurse aide discovers fire in a client's room, the FIRST thing do is - CORRECT ANSWER-Remove the client.
In giving care according to the client's Bill of Rights, the nurse aide SHOULD: - CORRECT ANSWER-provide privacy during the client's personal care
In order to communicate clearly with a client who has hearing loss, the nurse aide should: - CORRECT ANSWER-look directly at the client when speaking.
