CNA Practice Exam Questions & Answers
1.Which chronic illness often requires dietary restrictions related to
fluid intake ?
A. Chronic obstructive pulmonary (copd)
B. Alzheimer's disease
C. Rheumatoid arthritis (RA)
D. Congestive heart failure (CHF)
Answer D. Congestive heart failure
CHF often leads to fluid retention
2.When caring for a resident with a catheter, what is essential for
preventing urinary tract infections ?
A. Empty the drainage bag once a day
B. Change the catheter weekly
C. Use water to clean the catheter
D. Keep the drainage bag below the level of the bladder
Answer D. Keep the drainage bag below the level of the bladder
helps prevent the backflow of urine and reduces the risk of infection
3.A resident with dementia refuses to take a bath, saying, " I already
bathed today." How should you respond ?
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, A. Insist that the resident bathe now.
B. Skip the bath and document their refusal
C. Calmly explain that it is time for their bath and offer reassurance.
D. Ask another CNA to help convince the resident.
Answer C. Calmly explain that it is time for their bath and offer
reassurance.
4.A resident with a tracheostomy tube has thick mucus blocking the
airway. What should you do ?
A. Remove the inner cannula
B. Tell the resident to cough forcefully
C. Change the tracheostomy dressing
D. Notify the nurse and stay with the resident
Answer D. Notify the nurse and stay with the resident
5.While assisting a resident with dressing, you notice redness and a small
blister on their heel. The nurse is currently occupied with a patient during
a procedure. What should you do ?
A. Notify the nurse immediately, even during the procedure
B. Apply a bandage to the area
C. Document the observation and proceed with dressing
D. Elevate the heel and notify the nurse as soon as she is available
Answer D. Elevate the heel and notify the nurse as soon as she is
available
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1.Which chronic illness often requires dietary restrictions related to
fluid intake ?
A. Chronic obstructive pulmonary (copd)
B. Alzheimer's disease
C. Rheumatoid arthritis (RA)
D. Congestive heart failure (CHF)
Answer D. Congestive heart failure
CHF often leads to fluid retention
2.When caring for a resident with a catheter, what is essential for
preventing urinary tract infections ?
A. Empty the drainage bag once a day
B. Change the catheter weekly
C. Use water to clean the catheter
D. Keep the drainage bag below the level of the bladder
Answer D. Keep the drainage bag below the level of the bladder
helps prevent the backflow of urine and reduces the risk of infection
3.A resident with dementia refuses to take a bath, saying, " I already
bathed today." How should you respond ?
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9
, A. Insist that the resident bathe now.
B. Skip the bath and document their refusal
C. Calmly explain that it is time for their bath and offer reassurance.
D. Ask another CNA to help convince the resident.
Answer C. Calmly explain that it is time for their bath and offer
reassurance.
4.A resident with a tracheostomy tube has thick mucus blocking the
airway. What should you do ?
A. Remove the inner cannula
B. Tell the resident to cough forcefully
C. Change the tracheostomy dressing
D. Notify the nurse and stay with the resident
Answer D. Notify the nurse and stay with the resident
5.While assisting a resident with dressing, you notice redness and a small
blister on their heel. The nurse is currently occupied with a patient during
a procedure. What should you do ?
A. Notify the nurse immediately, even during the procedure
B. Apply a bandage to the area
C. Document the observation and proceed with dressing
D. Elevate the heel and notify the nurse as soon as she is available
Answer D. Elevate the heel and notify the nurse as soon as she is
available
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