CNA Competency Exam 143 Questions
and correct Answers 2023
How long should you soak a patient's fingernails before performing nail
care? -
✔️ 10-20 minutes (in warm water)
Some patients may have special nail care instructions due to circulatory
issues in the hands or feet. Name two diseases that are likely causes of
these circulatory issues. -
✔️Raynaud's disease and diabetes
Signs and symptoms of shock may include -
✔️ low blood pressure, tachycardia (rapid hears rate), clammy & pale skin
What are the two parts of the nervous system? -
✔️ CNA-central nervous system (the brain & the spinal cord) and PNS-
peripheral nervous system (the body's nerves)
When not in use, where should dentures be stored? -
✔️In a denture cup filled with clean water
--Storing your dentures in a cup filled with clean water helps prevent
damage to the dentures.
When helping a patient who is recovering from a stroke to walk, the nurse
aide should assist where? -
✔️ on the patient's weak side
When providing mouth care to a patient, which position should they be in? -
✔️Fowler's
-Fowler's is an upright position that helps minimize aspiration.
When feeding a patient, how often should you offer fluids? -
✔️At minimum, every 3 to 4 bites of food
When shaving a patient, you should always shave in the direction of what? -
✔️
hair growth
--When shaving a patient's face, you should shave downward; when
shaving the neck, you should shave upward.
What is a partial bath? -
✔️A partial bath occurs in bed. It differs from a complete bed bath in that
the patient is able to perform some of the bath himself, and the
healthcare worker is only there for assistance.
When is the best time to bathe a patient? -
✔️
When they choose.
,--Although this may be inconvenient to the busy schedule of the nursing
assistant, patients have the right to choose when and how often they
bathe.
What are some ways you can ensure a safe showering experience for your
independent patient? -
✔️Check the water temperature before the patient gets in the shower,
make sure the floor is uncluttered and free of slippery substances, ensure
the patency of safety rails and chairs, and have all supplies in easy
reaching distance of the patient.
What type of tooth brush bristle is considered the universal best choice? -
✔️soft
--Medium or hard bristle toothbrushes may be considered too irritating for
some patients.
What is the normal pulse rate in the average adult? -
✔️60-100 beats per minute
--The average adult should have a pulse rate of 60 beats to 100 beats per
minute.
Where would you take a radial pulse? -
✔️On the radial (thumb) side of the patient's wrist
--The radial pulse should be taken using the index and middle fingers.
How far should an enema be inserted into the anus? -
✔️ 2-4 inches
--If you feel resistance or if the patient complains of pain, stop inserting
the enema and report the incident to the nurse.
What is the standard unit of measurement to record fluid intake and
output? -
✔️Cubic centimeters (cc) or milliliters (ml)
--Although cc and ml are equal units of measurement, always use the value
that is preferred by your facility.
A bedridden patient has a urinary catheter. Where should the drainage
bag be stored? -
✔️The urinary drainage bag should be secured to the bed frame
--Never place the urinary drainage bag on a movable part of the bed (such
as a side rail) because that may dislodge the catheter.
Your patient has been placed on I&O this means you should... -
✔️Record all the fluid intake and output
Muscle astrophy -
✔️muscles decrease, typically due to lack of movement and exercise
Before meals & After meals -
✔️ before= AC
After= PC
Muskuloskeletal System -
, ✔️gives the body framework, protects organs, allows movement, and
maintains structure
7 Signs of Cancer -
✔️ 1 Change in bowel or bladder habits
2 A sore that does not heal
3 Unusual bleeding or discharge
4 Thickening or lump in breast or elsewhere
5 Indigestion or difficulty swallowing
6 Obvious change in wart or mole
7Nagging cough or hoarseness
Fecal Incontinence -
✔️ The inability to control bowel movements, causing stool (feces) to leak or
ooze unexpectedly from the rectum.
Tachycardia -
✔️fast heart rate (greater than 100bpm)
Brachycardia -
✔️slow heart rate (less than 60bmp)
Clear Liquid Diet -
✔️foods that turn to liquid at room temperature & you can see
through ex. grape juice, broth, jell-o, popsicles
NOT ORANGE JUICE OR PUDDING
Abbreviation for 3x a day -
✔️TID or T.I.D.
The last sense to leave the body -
✔️hearing
Varicose Veins -
✔️Result from weakened valves
--abnormally swollen and twisted veins, usually occurring in the legs
Which is the best way to prevent joint and muscle damage? -
✔️active & passive exercises
Range of Motion (ROM) -
✔️provide a way to maintain joint flexibility
Passive-- someone moves joints w/ no help from
the client Active-- client does on own or with help
of devices
Your patient is in contact precautions. What does this mean? -
✔️Contact precautions signal that a patient has an infection that can be
transmitted through touch.
and correct Answers 2023
How long should you soak a patient's fingernails before performing nail
care? -
✔️ 10-20 minutes (in warm water)
Some patients may have special nail care instructions due to circulatory
issues in the hands or feet. Name two diseases that are likely causes of
these circulatory issues. -
✔️Raynaud's disease and diabetes
Signs and symptoms of shock may include -
✔️ low blood pressure, tachycardia (rapid hears rate), clammy & pale skin
What are the two parts of the nervous system? -
✔️ CNA-central nervous system (the brain & the spinal cord) and PNS-
peripheral nervous system (the body's nerves)
When not in use, where should dentures be stored? -
✔️In a denture cup filled with clean water
--Storing your dentures in a cup filled with clean water helps prevent
damage to the dentures.
When helping a patient who is recovering from a stroke to walk, the nurse
aide should assist where? -
✔️ on the patient's weak side
When providing mouth care to a patient, which position should they be in? -
✔️Fowler's
-Fowler's is an upright position that helps minimize aspiration.
When feeding a patient, how often should you offer fluids? -
✔️At minimum, every 3 to 4 bites of food
When shaving a patient, you should always shave in the direction of what? -
✔️
hair growth
--When shaving a patient's face, you should shave downward; when
shaving the neck, you should shave upward.
What is a partial bath? -
✔️A partial bath occurs in bed. It differs from a complete bed bath in that
the patient is able to perform some of the bath himself, and the
healthcare worker is only there for assistance.
When is the best time to bathe a patient? -
✔️
When they choose.
,--Although this may be inconvenient to the busy schedule of the nursing
assistant, patients have the right to choose when and how often they
bathe.
What are some ways you can ensure a safe showering experience for your
independent patient? -
✔️Check the water temperature before the patient gets in the shower,
make sure the floor is uncluttered and free of slippery substances, ensure
the patency of safety rails and chairs, and have all supplies in easy
reaching distance of the patient.
What type of tooth brush bristle is considered the universal best choice? -
✔️soft
--Medium or hard bristle toothbrushes may be considered too irritating for
some patients.
What is the normal pulse rate in the average adult? -
✔️60-100 beats per minute
--The average adult should have a pulse rate of 60 beats to 100 beats per
minute.
Where would you take a radial pulse? -
✔️On the radial (thumb) side of the patient's wrist
--The radial pulse should be taken using the index and middle fingers.
How far should an enema be inserted into the anus? -
✔️ 2-4 inches
--If you feel resistance or if the patient complains of pain, stop inserting
the enema and report the incident to the nurse.
What is the standard unit of measurement to record fluid intake and
output? -
✔️Cubic centimeters (cc) or milliliters (ml)
--Although cc and ml are equal units of measurement, always use the value
that is preferred by your facility.
A bedridden patient has a urinary catheter. Where should the drainage
bag be stored? -
✔️The urinary drainage bag should be secured to the bed frame
--Never place the urinary drainage bag on a movable part of the bed (such
as a side rail) because that may dislodge the catheter.
Your patient has been placed on I&O this means you should... -
✔️Record all the fluid intake and output
Muscle astrophy -
✔️muscles decrease, typically due to lack of movement and exercise
Before meals & After meals -
✔️ before= AC
After= PC
Muskuloskeletal System -
, ✔️gives the body framework, protects organs, allows movement, and
maintains structure
7 Signs of Cancer -
✔️ 1 Change in bowel or bladder habits
2 A sore that does not heal
3 Unusual bleeding or discharge
4 Thickening or lump in breast or elsewhere
5 Indigestion or difficulty swallowing
6 Obvious change in wart or mole
7Nagging cough or hoarseness
Fecal Incontinence -
✔️ The inability to control bowel movements, causing stool (feces) to leak or
ooze unexpectedly from the rectum.
Tachycardia -
✔️fast heart rate (greater than 100bpm)
Brachycardia -
✔️slow heart rate (less than 60bmp)
Clear Liquid Diet -
✔️foods that turn to liquid at room temperature & you can see
through ex. grape juice, broth, jell-o, popsicles
NOT ORANGE JUICE OR PUDDING
Abbreviation for 3x a day -
✔️TID or T.I.D.
The last sense to leave the body -
✔️hearing
Varicose Veins -
✔️Result from weakened valves
--abnormally swollen and twisted veins, usually occurring in the legs
Which is the best way to prevent joint and muscle damage? -
✔️active & passive exercises
Range of Motion (ROM) -
✔️provide a way to maintain joint flexibility
Passive-- someone moves joints w/ no help from
the client Active-- client does on own or with help
of devices
Your patient is in contact precautions. What does this mean? -
✔️Contact precautions signal that a patient has an infection that can be
transmitted through touch.
