CNA Practice Test for Basic Nursing Skills
(70 Questions) and Answers with complete
solution Latest Update 2025(Graded A+)
which medical term is often used for "burping, belching and passing gas"? - CORRECT ANSWERS
flatus
making a bed, whether occupied or unoccupied, should end with_____. - CORRECT ANSWERS
washing hands
which of these is least likely to contribute to skin tears? - CORRECT ANSWERS length of hair
which of these treatment would be best to decrease swelling? - CORRECT ANSWERS cold
compression
which of these is the least likely to signal impending death? - CORRECT ANSWERS increase in
appetite
which medical position can be described as, " the patient's head is elevated with legs either bent -
CORRECT ANSWERS fowlers position
which of these examples demonstrates using proper body mechanics when helping to lift a resident in
bed? - CORRECT ANSWERS bending at the waist, knees partially flexed ,using leg muscles to lift.
the best use of alcohol- based sanitizer is____. - CORRECT ANSWERS when hands are no visibly
soiled
, which of these is incorrect in reference to wearing gloves? - CORRECT ANSWERS always wear
latex gloves because they are the most impermeable option.
if you are walking with a resident and they fall, which of these is not an action you should take? -
CORRECT ANSWERS help the resident off the floor and in to the nearest chair
if you smell smoke and discover a resident smoking in his room, it is best to ____. - CORRECT ANSWERS
have him stop and remind him of the facility policies because of the hazards it creates to ever resident
A resident is supposed to have 240 milliliters of juice every 2 hours. Which one of these choices would
be the most convenient to meet this requirement? - CORRECT ANSWERS 8 oz. can of juice
all of these might be used dealing with contractures except_____. - CORRECT ANSWERS
bandaging
hypertension is a medical term for____. - CORRECT ANSWERS high blood pressure
to minimize the spread of bacteria, further infection, and contamination, which procedure should be
used for washing the perineum of a resident with a catheter? - CORRECT ANSWERS was from the
meatus out
which of these should not be part of the process for cleaning a resident dentures? - CORRECT ANSWERS
placing clean dentures on top of a tissue on the resident table.
A resident in your care has called you for help. he claim they can't find his dentures. As a nursing
assistant, I is your responsibility to____. - CORRECT ANSWERS notify the supervising nurse
applying friction in the handwashing process is very important. according to CDC recommendations, the
scrubbing portion of hand washing should take____. - CORRECT ANSWERS 20 seconds
(70 Questions) and Answers with complete
solution Latest Update 2025(Graded A+)
which medical term is often used for "burping, belching and passing gas"? - CORRECT ANSWERS
flatus
making a bed, whether occupied or unoccupied, should end with_____. - CORRECT ANSWERS
washing hands
which of these is least likely to contribute to skin tears? - CORRECT ANSWERS length of hair
which of these treatment would be best to decrease swelling? - CORRECT ANSWERS cold
compression
which of these is the least likely to signal impending death? - CORRECT ANSWERS increase in
appetite
which medical position can be described as, " the patient's head is elevated with legs either bent -
CORRECT ANSWERS fowlers position
which of these examples demonstrates using proper body mechanics when helping to lift a resident in
bed? - CORRECT ANSWERS bending at the waist, knees partially flexed ,using leg muscles to lift.
the best use of alcohol- based sanitizer is____. - CORRECT ANSWERS when hands are no visibly
soiled
, which of these is incorrect in reference to wearing gloves? - CORRECT ANSWERS always wear
latex gloves because they are the most impermeable option.
if you are walking with a resident and they fall, which of these is not an action you should take? -
CORRECT ANSWERS help the resident off the floor and in to the nearest chair
if you smell smoke and discover a resident smoking in his room, it is best to ____. - CORRECT ANSWERS
have him stop and remind him of the facility policies because of the hazards it creates to ever resident
A resident is supposed to have 240 milliliters of juice every 2 hours. Which one of these choices would
be the most convenient to meet this requirement? - CORRECT ANSWERS 8 oz. can of juice
all of these might be used dealing with contractures except_____. - CORRECT ANSWERS
bandaging
hypertension is a medical term for____. - CORRECT ANSWERS high blood pressure
to minimize the spread of bacteria, further infection, and contamination, which procedure should be
used for washing the perineum of a resident with a catheter? - CORRECT ANSWERS was from the
meatus out
which of these should not be part of the process for cleaning a resident dentures? - CORRECT ANSWERS
placing clean dentures on top of a tissue on the resident table.
A resident in your care has called you for help. he claim they can't find his dentures. As a nursing
assistant, I is your responsibility to____. - CORRECT ANSWERS notify the supervising nurse
applying friction in the handwashing process is very important. according to CDC recommendations, the
scrubbing portion of hand washing should take____. - CORRECT ANSWERS 20 seconds
