CNA Exam 1 UPDATED ACTUAL Exam
Questions and CORRECT Answers
equipment's can be sterilized by? - CORRECT ANSWER - Using high temperature to kill
all germs
a visitor brings a kitten to the facility and places it in a residents lap. the resident smiles as she
cuddles the kitten. what basic need is most likely being met by the kittens visit? - CORRECT
ANSWER - love
what is the most important communication tool all residents use? - CORRECT
ANSWER - call light
your home health client is diabetic when you go to his home, you find him very lethargic, but
able to follow commands. He cant tell you when he last ate. you should do what first? -
CORRECT ANSWER - give him orange juice with sugar.
the first thing you should do if a person has a seizure is? - CORRECT ANSWER - protect
the person from injury
the normal temperature range for an axillary temperature for an elderly adult is between? -
CORRECT ANSWER - 96 degrees F and 98 degrees F
Mrs. brady complains of abdominal discomfort. watery stool has been leaking from her rectum,
this is probably? - CORRECT ANSWER - diarrhea
factors affecting the respiratory rate include ? - CORRECT ANSWER - age, elevated
temperature, exercise, (all of the above)
the best care for a person suffering from depression would be to? - CORRECT
ANSWER - make sure the resident has their hearing aid if needed
, the abbreviation ADL stands for - CORRECT ANSWER - activities of daily living
hair care improves appearance and morale. a nursing assistant may safely perform only? -
CORRECT ANSWER - a shampoo
aphasia is the loss of? - CORRECT ANSWER - ability to speak
which of the following is a common cause of falls in the home? - CORRECT ANSWER -
throw rugs
the most common cause of accidents in the home results from? - CORRECT ANSWER -
falls
persons with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) usually need to be placed on a ventilator to ? -
CORRECT ANSWER - aid their breathing
the one common factor to all communication is ? - CORRECT ANSWER - there is a
transfer of a message
documentation should always be? - CORRECT ANSWER - written in pen
when working with a dying resident , nursing assistants should? - CORRECT ANSWER -
be there to listen and comfort the resident
when the area between the genitals and the anus is cleaned for a female resident, the area should
be wiped ? - CORRECT ANSWER - downward toward the anus
when a resident ambulates for the first time the nursing assistant should? - CORRECT
ANSWER - watch for signs of dizziness and fatigue
Questions and CORRECT Answers
equipment's can be sterilized by? - CORRECT ANSWER - Using high temperature to kill
all germs
a visitor brings a kitten to the facility and places it in a residents lap. the resident smiles as she
cuddles the kitten. what basic need is most likely being met by the kittens visit? - CORRECT
ANSWER - love
what is the most important communication tool all residents use? - CORRECT
ANSWER - call light
your home health client is diabetic when you go to his home, you find him very lethargic, but
able to follow commands. He cant tell you when he last ate. you should do what first? -
CORRECT ANSWER - give him orange juice with sugar.
the first thing you should do if a person has a seizure is? - CORRECT ANSWER - protect
the person from injury
the normal temperature range for an axillary temperature for an elderly adult is between? -
CORRECT ANSWER - 96 degrees F and 98 degrees F
Mrs. brady complains of abdominal discomfort. watery stool has been leaking from her rectum,
this is probably? - CORRECT ANSWER - diarrhea
factors affecting the respiratory rate include ? - CORRECT ANSWER - age, elevated
temperature, exercise, (all of the above)
the best care for a person suffering from depression would be to? - CORRECT
ANSWER - make sure the resident has their hearing aid if needed
, the abbreviation ADL stands for - CORRECT ANSWER - activities of daily living
hair care improves appearance and morale. a nursing assistant may safely perform only? -
CORRECT ANSWER - a shampoo
aphasia is the loss of? - CORRECT ANSWER - ability to speak
which of the following is a common cause of falls in the home? - CORRECT ANSWER -
throw rugs
the most common cause of accidents in the home results from? - CORRECT ANSWER -
falls
persons with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) usually need to be placed on a ventilator to ? -
CORRECT ANSWER - aid their breathing
the one common factor to all communication is ? - CORRECT ANSWER - there is a
transfer of a message
documentation should always be? - CORRECT ANSWER - written in pen
when working with a dying resident , nursing assistants should? - CORRECT ANSWER -
be there to listen and comfort the resident
when the area between the genitals and the anus is cleaned for a female resident, the area should
be wiped ? - CORRECT ANSWER - downward toward the anus
when a resident ambulates for the first time the nursing assistant should? - CORRECT
ANSWER - watch for signs of dizziness and fatigue
