Indiana
Indiana CNA Practice Test Questions
2025
What should a CNA do if he or she sees a small fire in an unoccupied patient room? - -
Activate the fire alarm
Before entering a patient's room, a CNA should - -knock on the resident's door before
entering
What needs are found on the lowest level of Maslow's hierarchy of needs? - -Physical
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? - -Let me find the nurse to talk to you about the
results
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? - -Explain the risks of dehydration, respect his decision, and inform the nurse
about his condition.
If a patient refuses treatment and the CNA performs this care on the patient anyway,
what could happen to the CNA? - -The CNA could be charged with assault or battery
Which is NOT a reason why a CNA should refuse an assignment? - -The CNA is upset
because of a personal conflict with the patient's family
Which should the CNA NOT do as a healthcare professional? - -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? - -patient confidentiality
How is residential nursing care paid for? - -Medicare, Medicaid, Private health insurance
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: - -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: - -defamation
Which of the following is NOT a normal part of changes in all older adults? - -the person
is confused all the time
Indiana
,Indiana
When speaking with a resident, the CNA should NOT: - -Share intimate or personal
details of his or her life
A CNA should NOT: - -Delegate a task to another CNA
Which of the following is the first step in preventing the spread of germs? - -
handwashing
In which of the facilities to CNAs work? - -hospitals, long-term residential nursing care,
rehabilitative care
The term medical asepsis means: - -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? - -decrease swelling
Which of the following practices ensures adequate protection when wearing gloves? - -
handwashing before and after glove use
Which of the following is true about older residents? - -older residents sleep less deeply,
have slower reaction times, and have reduced sensitivity to touch and pain
When assisting a resident with a bed bath, what should the CNA do? - -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? - -inform the nurse
Which of the following is not part of the admissions process? - -the resident goes home
If a patient's chart notes that he be placed in a lateral position, he should lie: - -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? - -Diastolic
blood pressure is the pressure in the arteries when the heart rests
Who is the most important member of the care plan meeting? - -the patient
Where can a CNA take a resident's temperature? - -oral, rectal, or axilla
A CNA is making an unoccupied bed and accidentally drops a clean sheet on the floor.
What should the CNA do? - -pick the linen up and make the bed.
Indiana
, Indiana
Note: I think the answer key is wrong for this question. I think the correct answer is
"place the linen in the hamper because it is now soiled."
When a resident has a seizure she: - -has convulsions
When performing oral care on an unconscious resident, a CNA must use: - -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? - -
portable commode
Which is the proper safety technique for a CNA to use when cleaning a resident's
dentures? - -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? - -for eating
Which of the following is an objective sign or symptom and can be directly observed by
a CNA? - -blood pressure measurement
A pulse oximeter can be effective when attached to a person's: - -toe, finger, or earlobe
When putting anti-embolism stockings on a patient, the CNA should: - -Ensure the
stockings have no wrinkles in them
Which intervention will NOT help a patient with edema? - -using an ice pack or cold
pack to reduce swelling
If a patient is actively dying, how often should a CNA record his or her vital signs? - -
never
When a resident complains of chest pains, what should a CNA do? - -call for help
immediately
Which device is used to transfer a resident from a bed to a stretcher? - -slide board
Which of the following positions will assist a patient who has difficulty with deep
breathing? - -Fowler's position
What is the expected order of the five stages of grief? - -Denial, anger, bargaining,
depression, acceptance
Which of the following is the goal of hospice care? - -to meet the emotional, spiritual,
and physical needs of a dying person
Indiana
Indiana CNA Practice Test Questions
2025
What should a CNA do if he or she sees a small fire in an unoccupied patient room? - -
Activate the fire alarm
Before entering a patient's room, a CNA should - -knock on the resident's door before
entering
What needs are found on the lowest level of Maslow's hierarchy of needs? - -Physical
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? - -Let me find the nurse to talk to you about the
results
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? - -Explain the risks of dehydration, respect his decision, and inform the nurse
about his condition.
If a patient refuses treatment and the CNA performs this care on the patient anyway,
what could happen to the CNA? - -The CNA could be charged with assault or battery
Which is NOT a reason why a CNA should refuse an assignment? - -The CNA is upset
because of a personal conflict with the patient's family
Which should the CNA NOT do as a healthcare professional? - -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? - -patient confidentiality
How is residential nursing care paid for? - -Medicare, Medicaid, Private health insurance
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: - -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: - -defamation
Which of the following is NOT a normal part of changes in all older adults? - -the person
is confused all the time
Indiana
,Indiana
When speaking with a resident, the CNA should NOT: - -Share intimate or personal
details of his or her life
A CNA should NOT: - -Delegate a task to another CNA
Which of the following is the first step in preventing the spread of germs? - -
handwashing
In which of the facilities to CNAs work? - -hospitals, long-term residential nursing care,
rehabilitative care
The term medical asepsis means: - -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? - -decrease swelling
Which of the following practices ensures adequate protection when wearing gloves? - -
handwashing before and after glove use
Which of the following is true about older residents? - -older residents sleep less deeply,
have slower reaction times, and have reduced sensitivity to touch and pain
When assisting a resident with a bed bath, what should the CNA do? - -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? - -inform the nurse
Which of the following is not part of the admissions process? - -the resident goes home
If a patient's chart notes that he be placed in a lateral position, he should lie: - -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? - -Diastolic
blood pressure is the pressure in the arteries when the heart rests
Who is the most important member of the care plan meeting? - -the patient
Where can a CNA take a resident's temperature? - -oral, rectal, or axilla
A CNA is making an unoccupied bed and accidentally drops a clean sheet on the floor.
What should the CNA do? - -pick the linen up and make the bed.
Indiana
, Indiana
Note: I think the answer key is wrong for this question. I think the correct answer is
"place the linen in the hamper because it is now soiled."
When a resident has a seizure she: - -has convulsions
When performing oral care on an unconscious resident, a CNA must use: - -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? - -
portable commode
Which is the proper safety technique for a CNA to use when cleaning a resident's
dentures? - -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? - -for eating
Which of the following is an objective sign or symptom and can be directly observed by
a CNA? - -blood pressure measurement
A pulse oximeter can be effective when attached to a person's: - -toe, finger, or earlobe
When putting anti-embolism stockings on a patient, the CNA should: - -Ensure the
stockings have no wrinkles in them
Which intervention will NOT help a patient with edema? - -using an ice pack or cold
pack to reduce swelling
If a patient is actively dying, how often should a CNA record his or her vital signs? - -
never
When a resident complains of chest pains, what should a CNA do? - -call for help
immediately
Which device is used to transfer a resident from a bed to a stretcher? - -slide board
Which of the following positions will assist a patient who has difficulty with deep
breathing? - -Fowler's position
What is the expected order of the five stages of grief? - -Denial, anger, bargaining,
depression, acceptance
Which of the following is the goal of hospice care? - -to meet the emotional, spiritual,
and physical needs of a dying person
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