CNA PRACTICE EXAM 1 QUESTIONS AND DETAILED
ANSWERS|ALREADY GRADED A
In which of the following locations would a nursing assistant stand when
assisting a resident who has experienced a stroke to ambulate? Correct
Ans- On the resident's affected side
Which of the following is appropriate care for a resident who is agitated
and talking loudly? Correct Ans- Speak to the resident in a calm,
comforting manner
Gloves are to be worn when performing which of the following
activities? Correct Ans- Performing peri-care
Which of the following is an example of neglect? Correct Ans- Applying
a restraint too tight
When a resident is dying, which sense is lost last? Correct Ans- Hearing
Which of the following is the first sign of a decubitus ulcer? Correct
Ans- Redness
The nursing assistant demonstrates correct listening skills by which of
the following activities? Correct Ans- Leaning toward the resident and
responding when appropriate
, Which of the following locations is the body temperature of a resident
taken most often? Correct Ans- Oral
Which of the following is performed to increase muscle strength and
joint mobility of a resident who is unable to voluntarily move his or her
limbs? Correct Ans- Passive range of motion exercises
When a resident is being transferred to a wheelchair by the nursing
assistant, which of the following is the position for the nursing assistant
during the transfer? Correct Ans- In front of the wheelchair
What is the first action of a nursing assistant before performing a
procedure? Correct Ans- Checking the resident's identification
Which muscles are injured most often when a nursing assistant does not
use proper body mechanics for a procedure? Correct Ans- Back muscles
Which of the following choices is not a safety precaution used for
showering a resident? Correct Ans- Leaving the resident unattended in
the shower
Which of the following phrases best defines the term STAT? Correct
Ans- Immediately
Which of the following is the most appropriate action of the nursing
assistant when a resident complains of chest pain? Correct Ans- Call for
help immediately
ANSWERS|ALREADY GRADED A
In which of the following locations would a nursing assistant stand when
assisting a resident who has experienced a stroke to ambulate? Correct
Ans- On the resident's affected side
Which of the following is appropriate care for a resident who is agitated
and talking loudly? Correct Ans- Speak to the resident in a calm,
comforting manner
Gloves are to be worn when performing which of the following
activities? Correct Ans- Performing peri-care
Which of the following is an example of neglect? Correct Ans- Applying
a restraint too tight
When a resident is dying, which sense is lost last? Correct Ans- Hearing
Which of the following is the first sign of a decubitus ulcer? Correct
Ans- Redness
The nursing assistant demonstrates correct listening skills by which of
the following activities? Correct Ans- Leaning toward the resident and
responding when appropriate
, Which of the following locations is the body temperature of a resident
taken most often? Correct Ans- Oral
Which of the following is performed to increase muscle strength and
joint mobility of a resident who is unable to voluntarily move his or her
limbs? Correct Ans- Passive range of motion exercises
When a resident is being transferred to a wheelchair by the nursing
assistant, which of the following is the position for the nursing assistant
during the transfer? Correct Ans- In front of the wheelchair
What is the first action of a nursing assistant before performing a
procedure? Correct Ans- Checking the resident's identification
Which muscles are injured most often when a nursing assistant does not
use proper body mechanics for a procedure? Correct Ans- Back muscles
Which of the following choices is not a safety precaution used for
showering a resident? Correct Ans- Leaving the resident unattended in
the shower
Which of the following phrases best defines the term STAT? Correct
Ans- Immediately
Which of the following is the most appropriate action of the nursing
assistant when a resident complains of chest pain? Correct Ans- Call for
help immediately
