CNA PRACTICE EXAM COMPREHENSIVE
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS VERIFIED PREP
SET
●● When your charge nurse corrects you it would be best if you
A. Became defensive
B. Made sure your union representative spoke to the charge nurse on
your behalf
C. Learned from your mistake
D. Made sure your charge nurse understood that someone else was to
blame
Answer: C. Learned from your mistake
●● An example of an orthotic device is
A. A cast to stabilize a fracture
B. A splint to prevent contractures
C. A sling to stabilize an arm
D. An artificial leg
Answer: B. A splint to prevent contractures
●● Before transferring a resident from her bed to a wheelchair you
should
,A. Position the wheelchair away from the bed
B. Lower the foot rests
C. Lock the wheelchair brakes
D. Be sure she has a restraint in place
Answer: C. Lock the wheelchair brakes
●● All the following are kinds of blood vessels except
A. Calculi
B. Arteries
C. Veins
D. Capillaries
Answer: A. Calculi
●● Which one of the following is an activity that a confused resident
most likely would not enjoy
A. Helping you with chores
B. Listening to quiet background music
C. Listening to loud music
D. Playing checkers
Answer: C. Listening to loud music
●● Mrs. Jackson is an insulin dependent diabetic. She has not eaten any
of her breakfast. As a nursing assistant you should
, A. Ignore it-it is ok if she was not hungry
B. Force her to eat
C. Report the information
D. Throw the food away
Answer: C. Report the information
●● Loss of position sense means
A. The resident is unable to sit up
B. No ambulation is allowed
C. The resident is unable to tell where the affected foot is
D. For you not to change position on this person
Answer: C. The resident is unable to tell where the affected foot is
●● Supportive equipment for positioning includes all the following
except
A. Bath blankets and towels
B. Pillows
C. Footboard
D. Close contact with the family
Answer: D. Close contact with the family
●● Giving a resident with Alzheimer's disease an environment in which
they can be safe often requires
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS VERIFIED PREP
SET
●● When your charge nurse corrects you it would be best if you
A. Became defensive
B. Made sure your union representative spoke to the charge nurse on
your behalf
C. Learned from your mistake
D. Made sure your charge nurse understood that someone else was to
blame
Answer: C. Learned from your mistake
●● An example of an orthotic device is
A. A cast to stabilize a fracture
B. A splint to prevent contractures
C. A sling to stabilize an arm
D. An artificial leg
Answer: B. A splint to prevent contractures
●● Before transferring a resident from her bed to a wheelchair you
should
,A. Position the wheelchair away from the bed
B. Lower the foot rests
C. Lock the wheelchair brakes
D. Be sure she has a restraint in place
Answer: C. Lock the wheelchair brakes
●● All the following are kinds of blood vessels except
A. Calculi
B. Arteries
C. Veins
D. Capillaries
Answer: A. Calculi
●● Which one of the following is an activity that a confused resident
most likely would not enjoy
A. Helping you with chores
B. Listening to quiet background music
C. Listening to loud music
D. Playing checkers
Answer: C. Listening to loud music
●● Mrs. Jackson is an insulin dependent diabetic. She has not eaten any
of her breakfast. As a nursing assistant you should
, A. Ignore it-it is ok if she was not hungry
B. Force her to eat
C. Report the information
D. Throw the food away
Answer: C. Report the information
●● Loss of position sense means
A. The resident is unable to sit up
B. No ambulation is allowed
C. The resident is unable to tell where the affected foot is
D. For you not to change position on this person
Answer: C. The resident is unable to tell where the affected foot is
●● Supportive equipment for positioning includes all the following
except
A. Bath blankets and towels
B. Pillows
C. Footboard
D. Close contact with the family
Answer: D. Close contact with the family
●● Giving a resident with Alzheimer's disease an environment in which
they can be safe often requires
