NURSING ASSISTANT CNA 2026 SKILLS AND
KNOWLEDGE EXAM
◉ chemotherapy. Answer: The use of drugs to treat diseases such as
cancer
◉ choking. Answer: Food or foreign object blocks the airway or
throat.
◉ chronic. Answer: Long-standing, constant. Opposite of acute
◉ COPD. Answer: chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
permanent, destructive pulmonary disorder that is a combination of
chronic bronchitis and emphysema
◉ circulation. Answer: Movement of blood through the body
◉ circulatory system. Answer: (aka cardiovascular system) This
system works as the transportation highway for the body. It consists
of the heart, blood, and blood vessels. It transports substances such
as oxygen, carbon dioxide, and nutrients in the body.
,◉ cleaning spills. Answer: apply gloves, wipe up immediately
(outside to inside), cleaning solution, be careful of sharp objects and
if spill gets on you, immediately tell proper people. wash hands.
◉ clear liquid diet. Answer: a diet that consists of foods that are
liquid at room temperature and leave little residue in the intestine.
Ex: Water, Sprite, Ginger Ale, all beverages without any residue,
broth, Jello
◉ cognitively impaired. Answer: loss of ability to think logically;
concentration and memory are affected
◉ cold application. Answer: Minimizes swelling and reduces
bleeding by constricting the blood vessels. Should never be done
directly to the skin as it will cause cell damage. Should never be done
for more than 20 minutes as damage may occur.
◉ cold compress. Answer: should be applied for 20 minutes at 59° to
relieve inflammation and edema, should observe for adverse
reactions such as burning skin, erythema, extreme paleness or
cyanosis
◉ cold pack. Answer: requires a temp of 23 degrees. apply cold pack
wrapped in moistened towel to area for 15 mins. application may
extend to 30 mins but requires observation every 10 minutes (for
,spasticity) can be applied every one to two hours for reduction of
inflammation and pain control.
◉ colostomy. Answer: the surgical creation of an artificial excretory
opening between the colon and the body surface
◉ colostomy care. Answer: Keep the patient as free of odors as
possible; empty the appliance frequently.
Inspect the patient's stoma regularly.
Note the size, which should stabilize within 6 to 8 weeks.
Keep the skin around the stoma site clean and dry.
Measure the patient's fluid intake and output.
Explain each aspect of care to the patient and self-care role.
Encourage patient to care for and look at ostomy.
◉ communicable. Answer: A disease that may be transmitted
directly or indirectly from one individual to another
◉ competency evaluation. Answer: an exam consisting of a written
portion and a skills portion that must be passed at the end of the
nursing assistant training course to obtain certification
◉ confidentiality. Answer: the act of holding information in
confidence, not to be released to unauthorized individuals
, ◉ CHF. Answer: congestive heart failure
the failure of the heart to pump efficiently, leading to excessive blood
or fluids in the lungs, the body, or both
◉ constipation. Answer: Hard, slow stools that are difficult to
eliminate; often a result of too little fiber in the diet
◉ constrict. Answer: narrow
◉ contamination. Answer: The presence, or the reasonably
anticipated presence, of blood or other potentially infectious
materials on an item's surface or visible debris or residues such as
dust, hair, and skin.
◉ contracture. Answer: the permanent tightening of fascia, muscles,
tendons, ligaments, or skin that occurs when normally elastic
connective tissues are replaced with nonelastic fibrous tissues
◉ converting measures. Answer: one milliliter (mL) is a unit of
measure equal to one cubic centimeter (cc). 1 oz.=30 mL or 30 cc.
1/4 cup= 2 oz.= 60 mL. 1/2cup= 4 oz.= 120 mL. 1 cup= 8 oz.= 240
mL.
KNOWLEDGE EXAM
◉ chemotherapy. Answer: The use of drugs to treat diseases such as
cancer
◉ choking. Answer: Food or foreign object blocks the airway or
throat.
◉ chronic. Answer: Long-standing, constant. Opposite of acute
◉ COPD. Answer: chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
permanent, destructive pulmonary disorder that is a combination of
chronic bronchitis and emphysema
◉ circulation. Answer: Movement of blood through the body
◉ circulatory system. Answer: (aka cardiovascular system) This
system works as the transportation highway for the body. It consists
of the heart, blood, and blood vessels. It transports substances such
as oxygen, carbon dioxide, and nutrients in the body.
,◉ cleaning spills. Answer: apply gloves, wipe up immediately
(outside to inside), cleaning solution, be careful of sharp objects and
if spill gets on you, immediately tell proper people. wash hands.
◉ clear liquid diet. Answer: a diet that consists of foods that are
liquid at room temperature and leave little residue in the intestine.
Ex: Water, Sprite, Ginger Ale, all beverages without any residue,
broth, Jello
◉ cognitively impaired. Answer: loss of ability to think logically;
concentration and memory are affected
◉ cold application. Answer: Minimizes swelling and reduces
bleeding by constricting the blood vessels. Should never be done
directly to the skin as it will cause cell damage. Should never be done
for more than 20 minutes as damage may occur.
◉ cold compress. Answer: should be applied for 20 minutes at 59° to
relieve inflammation and edema, should observe for adverse
reactions such as burning skin, erythema, extreme paleness or
cyanosis
◉ cold pack. Answer: requires a temp of 23 degrees. apply cold pack
wrapped in moistened towel to area for 15 mins. application may
extend to 30 mins but requires observation every 10 minutes (for
,spasticity) can be applied every one to two hours for reduction of
inflammation and pain control.
◉ colostomy. Answer: the surgical creation of an artificial excretory
opening between the colon and the body surface
◉ colostomy care. Answer: Keep the patient as free of odors as
possible; empty the appliance frequently.
Inspect the patient's stoma regularly.
Note the size, which should stabilize within 6 to 8 weeks.
Keep the skin around the stoma site clean and dry.
Measure the patient's fluid intake and output.
Explain each aspect of care to the patient and self-care role.
Encourage patient to care for and look at ostomy.
◉ communicable. Answer: A disease that may be transmitted
directly or indirectly from one individual to another
◉ competency evaluation. Answer: an exam consisting of a written
portion and a skills portion that must be passed at the end of the
nursing assistant training course to obtain certification
◉ confidentiality. Answer: the act of holding information in
confidence, not to be released to unauthorized individuals
, ◉ CHF. Answer: congestive heart failure
the failure of the heart to pump efficiently, leading to excessive blood
or fluids in the lungs, the body, or both
◉ constipation. Answer: Hard, slow stools that are difficult to
eliminate; often a result of too little fiber in the diet
◉ constrict. Answer: narrow
◉ contamination. Answer: The presence, or the reasonably
anticipated presence, of blood or other potentially infectious
materials on an item's surface or visible debris or residues such as
dust, hair, and skin.
◉ contracture. Answer: the permanent tightening of fascia, muscles,
tendons, ligaments, or skin that occurs when normally elastic
connective tissues are replaced with nonelastic fibrous tissues
◉ converting measures. Answer: one milliliter (mL) is a unit of
measure equal to one cubic centimeter (cc). 1 oz.=30 mL or 30 cc.
1/4 cup= 2 oz.= 60 mL. 1/2cup= 4 oz.= 120 mL. 1 cup= 8 oz.= 240
mL.
