CNA Practice Test 60 Questions
Which of the following is the BEST way to prevent the spreading of germs? - answers
HAND WASHING BEFORE AND AFTER PATIENT CARE
Hand washing is the number one way to keep from spreading germs in the healthcare
setting. One should rub their hands together with soap for a minimum of 20 seconds
during handwashing. Hand hygiene should always be performed before and after
patient care.
Which of the following is an example of subjective information? - answers THE
PATIENT PAIN LEVEL IS 7/10
The patient's pain level is 7/10 is subjective data. Subjective means something one
cannot see. The patient can tell you that they are in pain but the pain cannot be seen.
Therefore, pain is subjective.
You need to use a hoyer lift to transfer a patient. The patient is a two-assist. You're in a
hurry. You bring the hoyer lift into the room and the resident asks, "Are you going to get
someone to help you?" What should you tell the patient? - answers YES, I WILL GET
ANOTHER CNA TO HELP. YOUR SAFETY COMES FIRST.
The patient's safety is first. This answer ensures the patient that her needs and feelings
are being acknowledged as well.
You have a patient that is on a bowel regimen but he has not had a bowel movement in
4 days. What is your next step? - answers REPORT THIS TO THE NURSE IN
CHARGE
Report this to the nurse in charge. Your patient most likely has a history of constipation.
A bowel regimen means that a patient is on medications on a schedule to keep their
bowels moving. If the patient is not having bowel movements they could potentially have
a bowel blockage. It is not within the aide's scope of practice to provide medications to
the patient.
You have a patient on strict dysphagia precautions. The cafeteria sent her up a lunch
tray. What item would you question if it arrived on the patient's tray? - answers
REGULAR ORANGE JUICE
Typically when a patient is on strict dysphagia precautions they will require thickened
liquids. The orange juice should be thickened with a thickener in order for the patient to
consume it. The CNA/nurse should look at the MD orders to determine which
consistency the orange juice is to be thickened to (I.e.honey or nectar).
, The patient is lying in the supine position. In what position is the patient's bed? -
answers FLAT
The patient assumes the supine position when the bed is lying flat. This position may be
assumed for turning and providing personal care to the patient.
What is one reason why performing post-mortem care is essential? - answers POST-
MORTEM CARE IS CRUCIAL IN MAINTAINING THE DIGNITY AND RESPECT OF
THE PATIENT
The CNA must always perform post-mortem care once a resident is officially
pronounced dead. When providing such care, not only are you ensuring the resident is
properly taken care of once they are deceased, you are ensuring the resident is
presentable for family and friends. Let this be known, that just because a patient has
passed does not mean we treat them any different. We still need to show respect. Most
importantly you are maintaining the dignity and respect of the patient.
You are assisting a resident with ambulation. This patient uses a cane for ambulation.
How should you assist this patient? - answers STAND ON THE PATIENT WEAKER
SIDE
A patient should hold the cane on their stronger side. Therefore, as the aide ambulating
the patient, you should stand on the patient's weaker side. This helps the aide assist the
patient if the patient were to fall toward their weaker side.
The Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) understands that volunteering in the community,
joining a senior citizen group, and exploring new hobbies and interests can help make
the elder person's life more fulfilling. These activities can do what for the resident's
outlook? - answers GIVE A SENSE OF PURPOSE
Volunteering in the community, joining a senior citizen group and beginning new
hobbies and interests can give the older person a sense of purpose for their life. None
of the activities respect privacy or make the elder feel younger. Although these activities
do bring fulfillment, they may not prevent depression.
You are caring for a patient that tells you, "I overheard the nurse telling my roommate
that my roommate has cancer. Is he going to be okay? What type of cancer is it?" You
know that you should - answers Explain to your patient that his roommate's health is
confidential and that you are therefore unable to share any information.
HIPAA should always be maintained to protect each patient's confidential health
information. In this case the CNA should tell the roommate that the patient's health
information is confidential and the CNA is unable to share information. Further, the CNA
should go directly to the nurse that was overheard by the patient and explain to the
nurse that HIPAA must be kept at all times.
Which of the following is the BEST way to prevent the spreading of germs? - answers
HAND WASHING BEFORE AND AFTER PATIENT CARE
Hand washing is the number one way to keep from spreading germs in the healthcare
setting. One should rub their hands together with soap for a minimum of 20 seconds
during handwashing. Hand hygiene should always be performed before and after
patient care.
Which of the following is an example of subjective information? - answers THE
PATIENT PAIN LEVEL IS 7/10
The patient's pain level is 7/10 is subjective data. Subjective means something one
cannot see. The patient can tell you that they are in pain but the pain cannot be seen.
Therefore, pain is subjective.
You need to use a hoyer lift to transfer a patient. The patient is a two-assist. You're in a
hurry. You bring the hoyer lift into the room and the resident asks, "Are you going to get
someone to help you?" What should you tell the patient? - answers YES, I WILL GET
ANOTHER CNA TO HELP. YOUR SAFETY COMES FIRST.
The patient's safety is first. This answer ensures the patient that her needs and feelings
are being acknowledged as well.
You have a patient that is on a bowel regimen but he has not had a bowel movement in
4 days. What is your next step? - answers REPORT THIS TO THE NURSE IN
CHARGE
Report this to the nurse in charge. Your patient most likely has a history of constipation.
A bowel regimen means that a patient is on medications on a schedule to keep their
bowels moving. If the patient is not having bowel movements they could potentially have
a bowel blockage. It is not within the aide's scope of practice to provide medications to
the patient.
You have a patient on strict dysphagia precautions. The cafeteria sent her up a lunch
tray. What item would you question if it arrived on the patient's tray? - answers
REGULAR ORANGE JUICE
Typically when a patient is on strict dysphagia precautions they will require thickened
liquids. The orange juice should be thickened with a thickener in order for the patient to
consume it. The CNA/nurse should look at the MD orders to determine which
consistency the orange juice is to be thickened to (I.e.honey or nectar).
, The patient is lying in the supine position. In what position is the patient's bed? -
answers FLAT
The patient assumes the supine position when the bed is lying flat. This position may be
assumed for turning and providing personal care to the patient.
What is one reason why performing post-mortem care is essential? - answers POST-
MORTEM CARE IS CRUCIAL IN MAINTAINING THE DIGNITY AND RESPECT OF
THE PATIENT
The CNA must always perform post-mortem care once a resident is officially
pronounced dead. When providing such care, not only are you ensuring the resident is
properly taken care of once they are deceased, you are ensuring the resident is
presentable for family and friends. Let this be known, that just because a patient has
passed does not mean we treat them any different. We still need to show respect. Most
importantly you are maintaining the dignity and respect of the patient.
You are assisting a resident with ambulation. This patient uses a cane for ambulation.
How should you assist this patient? - answers STAND ON THE PATIENT WEAKER
SIDE
A patient should hold the cane on their stronger side. Therefore, as the aide ambulating
the patient, you should stand on the patient's weaker side. This helps the aide assist the
patient if the patient were to fall toward their weaker side.
The Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) understands that volunteering in the community,
joining a senior citizen group, and exploring new hobbies and interests can help make
the elder person's life more fulfilling. These activities can do what for the resident's
outlook? - answers GIVE A SENSE OF PURPOSE
Volunteering in the community, joining a senior citizen group and beginning new
hobbies and interests can give the older person a sense of purpose for their life. None
of the activities respect privacy or make the elder feel younger. Although these activities
do bring fulfillment, they may not prevent depression.
You are caring for a patient that tells you, "I overheard the nurse telling my roommate
that my roommate has cancer. Is he going to be okay? What type of cancer is it?" You
know that you should - answers Explain to your patient that his roommate's health is
confidential and that you are therefore unable to share any information.
HIPAA should always be maintained to protect each patient's confidential health
information. In this case the CNA should tell the roommate that the patient's health
information is confidential and the CNA is unable to share information. Further, the CNA
should go directly to the nurse that was overheard by the patient and explain to the
nurse that HIPAA must be kept at all times.
