CNA EXAM QUESTIONS WITH COMPLETE
SOLUTIONS
A ________ ____________ measures the amount of oxygen in
the blood and the person's pulse rate.
Select one:
a. IV pole
b. pulse oximeter
c. air blood gas machine
d. blood pressure monitor Correct Answers pulse oximeter
A ___________ temperature is generally considered to be the
most accurate.
Select one:
a. rectal oral
b. temporal Correct Answers
A blood pressure reading of 130/80 mmHg or higher is generally
considered hypertension. Correct Answers
A CNA should report to the nurse if a resident has a fever.
Select one:
True
False Correct Answers true
A CNA should report to the nurse if a resident has a slow pulse.
Select one:
True
False Correct Answers true
,A CNA should report to the nurse if a resident has the same
blood pressure every time the CNA measures it.
Select one:
True
False Correct Answers false
A patient's temperature may vary depending on where you take
it.
Select one:
True
False Correct Answers true
A renewal notice will be MAILED to me so I must keep my
address current with the UNAR.
Select one:
True
False Correct Answers true
a. Position the patient's arm with palm up. The arm should be
level with the heart.
b. The position of the blood pressure cuff on the resident's arm
should be on the upper arm with the center of the cuff w/the
sensor/arrow placed over the brachial artery (1-1 ½ inches above
the elbow, toward inside of elbow)
c. At first, inflate the cuff to between 160 mmHg to 180 mmHg.
d. When measuring systolic pressure, you are listing for the first
pulse sound
e. For the diastolic pressure, continue listening for the last sound
of the pulse sound. The point at which the sound disappears is
the diastolic pressure. Correct Answers
, Abuse registry Correct Answers includes names of persons who
have abused, neglected, exploited or misappropiated the
property of vulnerable adults
An incident report is documentation of an unusual or concerning
event. It describes accidents, injuries to residents, hazards,
mistakes etc. Circle the description below that best describes an
incident that should be reported.
Select one:
e. An aide falls and cuts her hand Correct Answers
An incident report should be made to the following: GOT THIS
WRONG, PUT THE DOCTOR
Select one:
a. The family
b. Other CNAs
c. The doctor
d. The charge nurse
e. All staff on duty at the time of the incident
An incident report can describe injuries to an aide.
Select one:
True
An incident report is the best place to document complaints from
residents.
Select one:
False
If an aide doesn't feel comfortable reporting an incident, he/she
doesn't have to.
SOLUTIONS
A ________ ____________ measures the amount of oxygen in
the blood and the person's pulse rate.
Select one:
a. IV pole
b. pulse oximeter
c. air blood gas machine
d. blood pressure monitor Correct Answers pulse oximeter
A ___________ temperature is generally considered to be the
most accurate.
Select one:
a. rectal oral
b. temporal Correct Answers
A blood pressure reading of 130/80 mmHg or higher is generally
considered hypertension. Correct Answers
A CNA should report to the nurse if a resident has a fever.
Select one:
True
False Correct Answers true
A CNA should report to the nurse if a resident has a slow pulse.
Select one:
True
False Correct Answers true
,A CNA should report to the nurse if a resident has the same
blood pressure every time the CNA measures it.
Select one:
True
False Correct Answers false
A patient's temperature may vary depending on where you take
it.
Select one:
True
False Correct Answers true
A renewal notice will be MAILED to me so I must keep my
address current with the UNAR.
Select one:
True
False Correct Answers true
a. Position the patient's arm with palm up. The arm should be
level with the heart.
b. The position of the blood pressure cuff on the resident's arm
should be on the upper arm with the center of the cuff w/the
sensor/arrow placed over the brachial artery (1-1 ½ inches above
the elbow, toward inside of elbow)
c. At first, inflate the cuff to between 160 mmHg to 180 mmHg.
d. When measuring systolic pressure, you are listing for the first
pulse sound
e. For the diastolic pressure, continue listening for the last sound
of the pulse sound. The point at which the sound disappears is
the diastolic pressure. Correct Answers
, Abuse registry Correct Answers includes names of persons who
have abused, neglected, exploited or misappropiated the
property of vulnerable adults
An incident report is documentation of an unusual or concerning
event. It describes accidents, injuries to residents, hazards,
mistakes etc. Circle the description below that best describes an
incident that should be reported.
Select one:
e. An aide falls and cuts her hand Correct Answers
An incident report should be made to the following: GOT THIS
WRONG, PUT THE DOCTOR
Select one:
a. The family
b. Other CNAs
c. The doctor
d. The charge nurse
e. All staff on duty at the time of the incident
An incident report can describe injuries to an aide.
Select one:
True
An incident report is the best place to document complaints from
residents.
Select one:
False
If an aide doesn't feel comfortable reporting an incident, he/she
doesn't have to.
