CNA Minnesota Exam
What should a CNA do if he or she sees a small fire in an unoccupied patient room? -
ANS -Activate the fire alarm
- When encountering a fire use the acronym RACE (Rescue, Activate the alarm, Confine
the fire, Extinguish the fire). Since no residents are in immediate danger, the CNA should
activate the alarm.
Before entering a patient's room, a CNA should: - ANS -Knock on the resident's door
before entering.
- It is important to remember that the residents live in the facility. This is their home.
Thus, it is important to knock on the door of a resident's room before walking in.
Understanding the care plan is very important, but the CNA may not need to read this
document before entering a resident's room on each and every occasion during a shift.
Restocking the resident's room is also important, but the CNA may not need to do this
each and every time that they walk into a resident's room.
What needs are found on the lowest level of Maslow's hierarchy of needs? - ANS
-Physical
All humans must meet their basic physical needs for survival first (which means food,
water, shelter, etc.). Once those are met, people need safety and security, followed by
love and belonging, self-esteem, and finally, self-actualization.
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? - ANS -Let me find the nurse to talk to you about the
results.
- The CNA should not comment on medical procedures or diagnostic information. The
patient has a right to privacy. When a family member asks about a patient's care or
health, help the family and ask the nurse on duty to speak with them about a procedure
of this kind.
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? - ANS -Explain the risks of dehydration, respect his decision, and inform the
nurse about his condition.
- A patient has the right to refuse treatment even if this is not in his best interest. In this
situation, the CNA should explain that being hydrated is very important for a person's
health, and then let the nurse know that the patient is refusing treatment. Forcing a
patient to drink water is abuse. A CNA should NEVER hook up an IV and the CNA has no
authority to discharge a patient
,If a patient refuses treatment and the CNA performs this care on the patient anyway, what
could happen to the CNA? - ANS -The CNA could be charged with assault or battery.
- A CNA can be charged with assault for threatening to perform care or battery for
touching a patient (providing care) without the patient's consent. A patient must give
consent for treatment. Treating a patient without the patient's consent violates the
patient's rights. A CNA could be fired or arrested for this kind of behavior.
Which is NOT a reason why a CNA should refuse an assignment? - ANS -The CNA is
upset because of a personal conflict with the patient's family.
Which should the CNA NOT do as a healthcare professional? - ANS -Work
single-handedly to take care of patients.
While standing in the elevator, a CNA overhears his colleagues speaking about a
resident's care. What is this a violation of? - ANS -Patient confidentiality
How is residential nursing care paid for? - ANS -All of the above
While helping a resident sip hot tea, the CNA slips and accidentally spills hot tea on the
resident causing a burn. This is an example of - ANS -Negligence
A CNA falsely reports that one of his colleagues accepted an expensive gift from the
family of a resident. This is an example of: - ANS -Defamation
- Lying about a colleague's behavior is considered defamation of character. Negligence
and malpractice are legal terms relating to health care providers' work with residents (not
co-workers), and insubordination is a term used to describe someone who does not
follow orders.
Which of the following is NOT a normal part of changes in all older adults? - ANS -The
person is confused all the time
- Not all older adults are confused or suffer from dementia. Older adults have more brittle
and weaker bones than younger adults. The skin of older adults is more fragile than the
skin of younger adults. Older adults will not see as well as night as younger adults.
When speaking with a resident, the CNA should NOT: - ANS -Share intimate or personal
details of his or her life
- A CNA should not share intimate personal details of his or her private life. This is a
violation of professional boundaries. A CNA should address a resident using Mr., Mrs. or
Ms. and the resident's last name. A CNA should speak loudly and clearly enough so that
the resident can hear the CNA. The CNA should listen closely to what the resident says.
A CNA should NOT: - ANS -Delegate a task to another CNA
,Which of the following is the first step in preventing the spread of germs? - ANS
-Handwashing
In which of the following facilities do CNAs work? - ANS -All of the above
The term medical asepsis means: - ANS -practices designed to reduce the number of
pathogenic microorganisms and limit their growth and transmission in the patient's
environment.
When is a cold pack used? - ANS -To decrease swelling
Which of the following practices ensures adequate protection when wearing gloves? -
ANS -Handwashing before and after glove use
Which of the following is true about older residents? - ANS -All of the above
When assisting a resident with a bed bath, what should the CNA do? - ANS -Close the
curtain to provide privacy.
While a nursing assistant is caring for a resident, the CNA notices a foul smell coming
from the resident's wound. What should the CNA do? - ANS -Inform the nurse.
Which of the following is not part of the admissions process? - ANS -The resident goes
home
If a patient's chart notes that he be placed in a lateral position, he should lie: - ANS -On
the side with a pillow under the head, a second pillow under the top arm, and a pillow
under the top leg.
What does the diastolic blood pressure number, or bottom number, refer to? - ANS
-Diastolic blood pressure is the pressure in the arteries when the heart rests
Who is the most important member of the care plan meeting? - ANS -The patient
Where can a CNA take a resident's temperature? - ANS -All of the above
A CNA is making an unoccupied bed and accidently drops a clean sheet on the floor.
What should the CNA do? - ANS -Place the linen in the hamper because it is now soiled
When a resident has a seizure she: - ANS -convulsions
When performing oral care on an unconscious resident, a CNA must use: - ANS -A soft
toothette
, If a resident can sit up, pivot, and get out of bed with little assistance but has difficulty
reaching the bathroom, which device is the most appropriate to use for elimination? -
ANS -Portable commode
Which is the proper safety technique for a CNA to use when cleaning a resident's
dentures? - ANS -Place a cloth towel in the sink while cleaning the dentures.
A resident receives oxygen therapy through a face mask. When should the face mask be
removed? - ANS -For eating
Which of the following is an objective sign or symptom and can be directly observed by a
CNA? - ANS -Blood pressure measurement
A pulse oximeter can be effective when attached to a person's: - ANS -All of the above
When putting anti-embolism stockings on a patient, the CNA should - ANS -Ensure that
the stockings have no wrinkles in them
Which intervention will NOT help a patient with edema? - ANS -Ice or cold pack
If a patient is actively dying, how often should a CNA record his or her vital signs? - ANS
-Never
When a resident complains of chest pains, what should a CNA do? - ANS -Call for help
immediately
Which device is used to transfer a resident from a bed to a stretcher? - ANS -Slide Board
Which of the following positions will assist a patient who has difficulty with deep
breathing? - ANS -Fowler's position
What is the expected order of the five stages of grief? - ANS -Denial, anger, bargaining,
depression, acceptance
Which of the following is the goal of hospice care? - ANS -To meet the emotional,
spiritual, and physical needs of a dying person
15. How should a CNA conduct oneself regarding a resident's religious beliefs? - ANS
-Provide support and allow the resident to practice his religious beliefs
A new resident is having difficulty getting dressed. The CNA helps the resident. Which
document should the CNA use to record this information? - ANS -Flow sheet
What should a CNA do if he or she sees a small fire in an unoccupied patient room? -
ANS -Activate the fire alarm
- When encountering a fire use the acronym RACE (Rescue, Activate the alarm, Confine
the fire, Extinguish the fire). Since no residents are in immediate danger, the CNA should
activate the alarm.
Before entering a patient's room, a CNA should: - ANS -Knock on the resident's door
before entering.
- It is important to remember that the residents live in the facility. This is their home.
Thus, it is important to knock on the door of a resident's room before walking in.
Understanding the care plan is very important, but the CNA may not need to read this
document before entering a resident's room on each and every occasion during a shift.
Restocking the resident's room is also important, but the CNA may not need to do this
each and every time that they walk into a resident's room.
What needs are found on the lowest level of Maslow's hierarchy of needs? - ANS
-Physical
All humans must meet their basic physical needs for survival first (which means food,
water, shelter, etc.). Once those are met, people need safety and security, followed by
love and belonging, self-esteem, and finally, self-actualization.
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? - ANS -Let me find the nurse to talk to you about the
results.
- The CNA should not comment on medical procedures or diagnostic information. The
patient has a right to privacy. When a family member asks about a patient's care or
health, help the family and ask the nurse on duty to speak with them about a procedure
of this kind.
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? - ANS -Explain the risks of dehydration, respect his decision, and inform the
nurse about his condition.
- A patient has the right to refuse treatment even if this is not in his best interest. In this
situation, the CNA should explain that being hydrated is very important for a person's
health, and then let the nurse know that the patient is refusing treatment. Forcing a
patient to drink water is abuse. A CNA should NEVER hook up an IV and the CNA has no
authority to discharge a patient
,If a patient refuses treatment and the CNA performs this care on the patient anyway, what
could happen to the CNA? - ANS -The CNA could be charged with assault or battery.
- A CNA can be charged with assault for threatening to perform care or battery for
touching a patient (providing care) without the patient's consent. A patient must give
consent for treatment. Treating a patient without the patient's consent violates the
patient's rights. A CNA could be fired or arrested for this kind of behavior.
Which is NOT a reason why a CNA should refuse an assignment? - ANS -The CNA is
upset because of a personal conflict with the patient's family.
Which should the CNA NOT do as a healthcare professional? - ANS -Work
single-handedly to take care of patients.
While standing in the elevator, a CNA overhears his colleagues speaking about a
resident's care. What is this a violation of? - ANS -Patient confidentiality
How is residential nursing care paid for? - ANS -All of the above
While helping a resident sip hot tea, the CNA slips and accidentally spills hot tea on the
resident causing a burn. This is an example of - ANS -Negligence
A CNA falsely reports that one of his colleagues accepted an expensive gift from the
family of a resident. This is an example of: - ANS -Defamation
- Lying about a colleague's behavior is considered defamation of character. Negligence
and malpractice are legal terms relating to health care providers' work with residents (not
co-workers), and insubordination is a term used to describe someone who does not
follow orders.
Which of the following is NOT a normal part of changes in all older adults? - ANS -The
person is confused all the time
- Not all older adults are confused or suffer from dementia. Older adults have more brittle
and weaker bones than younger adults. The skin of older adults is more fragile than the
skin of younger adults. Older adults will not see as well as night as younger adults.
When speaking with a resident, the CNA should NOT: - ANS -Share intimate or personal
details of his or her life
- A CNA should not share intimate personal details of his or her private life. This is a
violation of professional boundaries. A CNA should address a resident using Mr., Mrs. or
Ms. and the resident's last name. A CNA should speak loudly and clearly enough so that
the resident can hear the CNA. The CNA should listen closely to what the resident says.
A CNA should NOT: - ANS -Delegate a task to another CNA
,Which of the following is the first step in preventing the spread of germs? - ANS
-Handwashing
In which of the following facilities do CNAs work? - ANS -All of the above
The term medical asepsis means: - ANS -practices designed to reduce the number of
pathogenic microorganisms and limit their growth and transmission in the patient's
environment.
When is a cold pack used? - ANS -To decrease swelling
Which of the following practices ensures adequate protection when wearing gloves? -
ANS -Handwashing before and after glove use
Which of the following is true about older residents? - ANS -All of the above
When assisting a resident with a bed bath, what should the CNA do? - ANS -Close the
curtain to provide privacy.
While a nursing assistant is caring for a resident, the CNA notices a foul smell coming
from the resident's wound. What should the CNA do? - ANS -Inform the nurse.
Which of the following is not part of the admissions process? - ANS -The resident goes
home
If a patient's chart notes that he be placed in a lateral position, he should lie: - ANS -On
the side with a pillow under the head, a second pillow under the top arm, and a pillow
under the top leg.
What does the diastolic blood pressure number, or bottom number, refer to? - ANS
-Diastolic blood pressure is the pressure in the arteries when the heart rests
Who is the most important member of the care plan meeting? - ANS -The patient
Where can a CNA take a resident's temperature? - ANS -All of the above
A CNA is making an unoccupied bed and accidently drops a clean sheet on the floor.
What should the CNA do? - ANS -Place the linen in the hamper because it is now soiled
When a resident has a seizure she: - ANS -convulsions
When performing oral care on an unconscious resident, a CNA must use: - ANS -A soft
toothette
, If a resident can sit up, pivot, and get out of bed with little assistance but has difficulty
reaching the bathroom, which device is the most appropriate to use for elimination? -
ANS -Portable commode
Which is the proper safety technique for a CNA to use when cleaning a resident's
dentures? - ANS -Place a cloth towel in the sink while cleaning the dentures.
A resident receives oxygen therapy through a face mask. When should the face mask be
removed? - ANS -For eating
Which of the following is an objective sign or symptom and can be directly observed by a
CNA? - ANS -Blood pressure measurement
A pulse oximeter can be effective when attached to a person's: - ANS -All of the above
When putting anti-embolism stockings on a patient, the CNA should - ANS -Ensure that
the stockings have no wrinkles in them
Which intervention will NOT help a patient with edema? - ANS -Ice or cold pack
If a patient is actively dying, how often should a CNA record his or her vital signs? - ANS
-Never
When a resident complains of chest pains, what should a CNA do? - ANS -Call for help
immediately
Which device is used to transfer a resident from a bed to a stretcher? - ANS -Slide Board
Which of the following positions will assist a patient who has difficulty with deep
breathing? - ANS -Fowler's position
What is the expected order of the five stages of grief? - ANS -Denial, anger, bargaining,
depression, acceptance
Which of the following is the goal of hospice care? - ANS -To meet the emotional,
spiritual, and physical needs of a dying person
15. How should a CNA conduct oneself regarding a resident's religious beliefs? - ANS
-Provide support and allow the resident to practice his religious beliefs
A new resident is having difficulty getting dressed. The CNA helps the resident. Which
document should the CNA use to record this information? - ANS -Flow sheet
