CNA PRACTICE EXAM ACTUAL QUESTIONS
AND CORRECT ANSWERS COMPLETE
STUDY GUIDE
●● A client is paralyzed on the right side. The nurse aide should place
the signaling device:
(A) on the left side of the bed near the client's hand.
(B) on the right side of the bed near the client's hand. (C) under the
pillow.
(D) at the foot of the bed.
Answer: A
●● To lift an object using good body mechanics, the nurse aide
SHOULD:
(A) keep both feet close together.
(B) lift with abdominal muscles.
(C) bend knees and keep back straight.
(D) hold the object away from the body.
Answer: C
●● The nursing care plan states, "Transfer with mechanical lift."
However, the client is very agitated. To transfer the client, the nurse aide
SHOULD:
,(A) lift the client without the mechanical device.
(B) place the client in the lift.
(C) get assistance to move the client.
(D) keep wheels unlocked so the lift can move with the client.
Answer: C
●● While eating dinner a client starts to choke and turn blue. The nurse
aide SHOULD:
(A) immediately remove the client's food tray and go find the nurse in
charge.
(B) slap the client on the back until the food dislodges. (C) call for
assistance and perform the Heimlich maneuver (abdominal thrust).
(D) give the client a drink of water.
Answer: C
●● When the nurse aide gives evening care to a client with a full set of
dentures, proper procedure requires that the dentures be placed:
(A) in the client's bathroom on the sink.
(B) in tissue on the bedside stand.
(C) under the client's pillow.
(D) in a denture cup with the client's name on it.
Answer: D
, ●● What type of fire can be put out with water?
(A) Electrical
(B) Grease
(C) Paper
(D) Chemical
Answer: C
●● The nurse aide is responsible for all of the following fire prevention
measures EXCEPT: (A) taking cigarettes and matches away from all
clients and visitors. (B) being aware of the locations of fire
extinguishers. (C) reporting all damaged wiring and/or sockets in clients'
rooms. (D) participating in fire drills.
Answer: A
●● The nurse aide is going to help the client walk from the bed to a
chair. What should the nurse aide put on the client's feet?
(A) Socks or stockings only
(B) Cloth-soled slippers
(C) Rubber-soled slippers or shoes
(D) Nothing
Answer: C
●● The MOST important reason for using soap and water to clean a
client's skin after elimination is to:
AND CORRECT ANSWERS COMPLETE
STUDY GUIDE
●● A client is paralyzed on the right side. The nurse aide should place
the signaling device:
(A) on the left side of the bed near the client's hand.
(B) on the right side of the bed near the client's hand. (C) under the
pillow.
(D) at the foot of the bed.
Answer: A
●● To lift an object using good body mechanics, the nurse aide
SHOULD:
(A) keep both feet close together.
(B) lift with abdominal muscles.
(C) bend knees and keep back straight.
(D) hold the object away from the body.
Answer: C
●● The nursing care plan states, "Transfer with mechanical lift."
However, the client is very agitated. To transfer the client, the nurse aide
SHOULD:
,(A) lift the client without the mechanical device.
(B) place the client in the lift.
(C) get assistance to move the client.
(D) keep wheels unlocked so the lift can move with the client.
Answer: C
●● While eating dinner a client starts to choke and turn blue. The nurse
aide SHOULD:
(A) immediately remove the client's food tray and go find the nurse in
charge.
(B) slap the client on the back until the food dislodges. (C) call for
assistance and perform the Heimlich maneuver (abdominal thrust).
(D) give the client a drink of water.
Answer: C
●● When the nurse aide gives evening care to a client with a full set of
dentures, proper procedure requires that the dentures be placed:
(A) in the client's bathroom on the sink.
(B) in tissue on the bedside stand.
(C) under the client's pillow.
(D) in a denture cup with the client's name on it.
Answer: D
, ●● What type of fire can be put out with water?
(A) Electrical
(B) Grease
(C) Paper
(D) Chemical
Answer: C
●● The nurse aide is responsible for all of the following fire prevention
measures EXCEPT: (A) taking cigarettes and matches away from all
clients and visitors. (B) being aware of the locations of fire
extinguishers. (C) reporting all damaged wiring and/or sockets in clients'
rooms. (D) participating in fire drills.
Answer: A
●● The nurse aide is going to help the client walk from the bed to a
chair. What should the nurse aide put on the client's feet?
(A) Socks or stockings only
(B) Cloth-soled slippers
(C) Rubber-soled slippers or shoes
(D) Nothing
Answer: C
●● The MOST important reason for using soap and water to clean a
client's skin after elimination is to:
