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Prepare to pass your Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) exam on the first try with this comprehensive practice test. This resource features over 100 real-world exam questions and their correct answers, covering every major topic you will encounter on the state competency exam. From fundamental patient care skills—such as taking oral temperatures, performing passive range of motion exercises, and preventing pressure sores—to critical safety protocols like proper body mechanics and emergency response, this guide mirrors the actual testing format. You will master key concepts including the correct use of restraints, infection control through proper handwashing and glove use, and communication techniques for residents with special needs, such as those who are deaf or experiencing sundowner's syndrome. Beyond basic clinical skills, this practice exam thoroughly addresses resident rights, legal and ethical issues, and restorative nursing. You will learn how to identify the first signs of a decubitus ulcer (redness), distinguish between neglect and assault, and understand the correct procedures for transferring residents with stroke-related weakness or ambulating with a gait belt. The guide also covers essential end-of-life care, including the last sense lost (hearing) and the meaning of DNR and STAT orders. Each question is designed to test your critical thinking and application of knowledge in real healthcare settings, making this an invaluable tool for nursing assistant students, career changers, and anyone seeking certification through the NNAAP or state boards. Whether you are studying for your initial license or preparing for a renewal exam, this question-and-answer bank offers the targeted practice you need to succeed.

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CNA PRACTICE EXAM 1 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS




Which of the following locations is the body temperature of a resident taken
most often? - 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? - 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? - ANS.... -In front of the wheelchair


In which of the following locations would a nursing assistant stand when assisting
a resident who has experienced a stroke to ambulate? - ANS.... -On the resident's
affected side


Which of the following is appropriate care for a resident who is agitated and
talking loudly? - ANS.... -Speak to the resident in a calm, comforting manner


Gloves are to be worn when performing which of the following activities? -
ANS.... -Performing peri-care


Which of the following is an example of neglect? - ANS.... -Applying a restraint
too tight

, When a resident is dying, which sense is lost last? - ANS.... -Hearing


Which of the following is the first sign of a decubitus ulcer? - ANS.... -Redness


The nursing assistant demonstrates correct listening skills by which of the
following activities? - ANS.... -Leaning toward the resident and responding when
appropriate


What is the first action of a nursing assistant before performing a procedure? -
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? - ANS.... -Back muscles


Which of the following choices is not a safety precaution used for showering a
resident? - ANS.... -Leaving the resident unattended in the shower


Which of the following phrases best defines the term STAT? - ANS.... -
Immediately


Which of the following is the most appropriate action of the nursing assistant
when a resident complains of chest pain? - ANS.... -Call for help immediately


A bed that is free of wrinkles is necessary to prevent which of the following
complications? - ANS.... -Pressure sore

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