CNA Written Exam (Chapters 1-5 & 16-20) Questions With
Complete Solutions
A nursing assistant knows that a second-degree burn has...
Blistering
What is a first responder?
The first person to arrive at an emergency
When giving Hands-Only CPR, you should...
Perform rescue breaths and chest compressions
Mrs.G is grabbing her throat with her hands. She is most likely...
Choking
How is CPR performed?
using chest compressions
On which type of burn should you NOT use cool water?
Third-degree burns
What is the difference between a disaster and a medical
emergency?
A disaster affects larger groups of people than a medical
emergency
Mr.D was recently admitted to a long-term care facility. When
you give him morning care, you notice that his right eyelid is
drooping and that he is having trouble speaking. These are
symptoms of a...
,Stroke
After arriving at a medical emergency, what is the first thing a
nursing assistant should do?
check for consciousness
When responding to a medical emergency in a healthcare
facility, nursing assistants should always...
follow facility policy
Mrs.C is eating lunch in the dining room and is showing signs of
fainting. What should you do after calling for help?
have Mrs.C bend forward to redirect her head in front of her
knees
Jody has a severe allergic reaction that affects her whole body
when she eats nuts. This is called...
Anaphylaxis
Which of the following is an important principle in giving first
aid?
know your limits when helping
Which medical instrument is used to examine the ears?
Otoscope
If a doctor uses her hands to feel a body part, she is
performing...
Palpation
, A nursing assistant helping Dr.James with a physical
examination wants to be sure the resident, Mrs.E is comfortable.
What is the best approach the nursing assistant can take?
double-drape Mrs.E to maintain her privacy
What makes a dipstick urine test different from other urine tests?
The dipstick test used a chemical strip that changes color.
Which position is usually used to examine a resident's legs and
feet?
Fowler's Position
Sputum is collected when a resident...
Cough
A resident was just told his test results were negative. What does
this mean?
The results were within normal range
How do nursing assistants use a biohazard specimen bag when
collecting specimens?
Nursing assistants put the specimen container in it for transport
Mr.P has been having rectal bleeding, and the doctor wants to
examine him. Which of the following positions may be used?
Sim's Position
How does the procedure for midstream urine collection differ
from that of routine collection?
The perineal area must be cleansed
Complete Solutions
A nursing assistant knows that a second-degree burn has...
Blistering
What is a first responder?
The first person to arrive at an emergency
When giving Hands-Only CPR, you should...
Perform rescue breaths and chest compressions
Mrs.G is grabbing her throat with her hands. She is most likely...
Choking
How is CPR performed?
using chest compressions
On which type of burn should you NOT use cool water?
Third-degree burns
What is the difference between a disaster and a medical
emergency?
A disaster affects larger groups of people than a medical
emergency
Mr.D was recently admitted to a long-term care facility. When
you give him morning care, you notice that his right eyelid is
drooping and that he is having trouble speaking. These are
symptoms of a...
,Stroke
After arriving at a medical emergency, what is the first thing a
nursing assistant should do?
check for consciousness
When responding to a medical emergency in a healthcare
facility, nursing assistants should always...
follow facility policy
Mrs.C is eating lunch in the dining room and is showing signs of
fainting. What should you do after calling for help?
have Mrs.C bend forward to redirect her head in front of her
knees
Jody has a severe allergic reaction that affects her whole body
when she eats nuts. This is called...
Anaphylaxis
Which of the following is an important principle in giving first
aid?
know your limits when helping
Which medical instrument is used to examine the ears?
Otoscope
If a doctor uses her hands to feel a body part, she is
performing...
Palpation
, A nursing assistant helping Dr.James with a physical
examination wants to be sure the resident, Mrs.E is comfortable.
What is the best approach the nursing assistant can take?
double-drape Mrs.E to maintain her privacy
What makes a dipstick urine test different from other urine tests?
The dipstick test used a chemical strip that changes color.
Which position is usually used to examine a resident's legs and
feet?
Fowler's Position
Sputum is collected when a resident...
Cough
A resident was just told his test results were negative. What does
this mean?
The results were within normal range
How do nursing assistants use a biohazard specimen bag when
collecting specimens?
Nursing assistants put the specimen container in it for transport
Mr.P has been having rectal bleeding, and the doctor wants to
examine him. Which of the following positions may be used?
Sim's Position
How does the procedure for midstream urine collection differ
from that of routine collection?
The perineal area must be cleansed
