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CNA NNAAP NURSE AIDE WRITTEN EXAM |
COMPREHENSIVE QUESTIONS WITH VERIFIED
ANSWERS 2026\2027
What is the term for a device used to take the place of a missing body
part?CORRECT ANSWER Prosthesis
when a client has left-sided weakness, what part of a sweater is put on
firstCORRECT ANSWER Left sleeve
It is appropriate for a nurse aide to share the information regarding a client's
status with: -
the most important way to prevent or avoid spreading infecton is to -
correctanswer-wash hands
when moving a person up in bed, you should ask - CORRECT ANSWER ask a co-
worker to help you
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A pt is on sodium-controlled diet. What type of food cannot they not
have?CORRECT ANSWER canned vegetables
elastic stockings should not? - CORRECT ANSWER should not have wrinkles or
creases after being applied
before bathing a person, you should - CORRECT ANSWER offer the bed pan or
urinal
when taking a rectal temperature, you insert the thermometer - CORRECT
ANSWER 1 inch
"touch" is a form of? - CORRECT ANSWER nonverbal comunication
you may share information about a persons care and condition to -
correctanswer-the staff caring for the person
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A person tells you he or she has pain upon urination. What should you
do?CORRECT ANSWER tell the nurse
what to do when a persons culture and religion are different from yours -
correctanswer-ask the person to explain his or her beliefs and practice to you
you need to wear gloves when you - CORRECT ANSWER whenever body fluid
contact is possible (e.g. give perineal & dental care)
A normally alert pt is confused. What should you do? - CORRECT ANSWER tell the
nurse
what to do when a client tells you they feel faint - CORRECT ANSWER have them
sit down
during bathing a pt what are they allowed? - CORRECT ANSWER a choice of what
product to use
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one myth about aging is that - CORRECT ANSWER mental function declines with
age What to check for when providing nail and foot care? - CORRECT ANSWER
check between the toes for cracks and sores
How to secure a condom catheter? - CORRECT ANSWER use elastic tape to secure
the catheter
for comfort during bowel elimination - CORRECT ANSWER leave the person alone
if possible
When transferring a person with an affected right side, where is the wheelchair
placed? - CORRECT ANSWER place the wheelchair on the left side of the bed (i.e.
their strong when they are sitting on edge of bed)
A nurse asks you to give a pt his meds when he is done in the bathroom. Your
response? - CORRECT ANSWER Politely apologize and say you are prohibited from
performing that task but can let them know when the pt is out of the bathroom.
A pt's signal light goes unanswered, he gets out of bed and falls, breaking his leg.
This is - CORRECT ANSWER Neglect
CNA NNAAP NURSE AIDE WRITTEN EXAM |
COMPREHENSIVE QUESTIONS WITH VERIFIED
ANSWERS 2026\2027
What is the term for a device used to take the place of a missing body
part?CORRECT ANSWER Prosthesis
when a client has left-sided weakness, what part of a sweater is put on
firstCORRECT ANSWER Left sleeve
It is appropriate for a nurse aide to share the information regarding a client's
status with: -
the most important way to prevent or avoid spreading infecton is to -
correctanswer-wash hands
when moving a person up in bed, you should ask - CORRECT ANSWER ask a co-
worker to help you
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A pt is on sodium-controlled diet. What type of food cannot they not
have?CORRECT ANSWER canned vegetables
elastic stockings should not? - CORRECT ANSWER should not have wrinkles or
creases after being applied
before bathing a person, you should - CORRECT ANSWER offer the bed pan or
urinal
when taking a rectal temperature, you insert the thermometer - CORRECT
ANSWER 1 inch
"touch" is a form of? - CORRECT ANSWER nonverbal comunication
you may share information about a persons care and condition to -
correctanswer-the staff caring for the person
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A person tells you he or she has pain upon urination. What should you
do?CORRECT ANSWER tell the nurse
what to do when a persons culture and religion are different from yours -
correctanswer-ask the person to explain his or her beliefs and practice to you
you need to wear gloves when you - CORRECT ANSWER whenever body fluid
contact is possible (e.g. give perineal & dental care)
A normally alert pt is confused. What should you do? - CORRECT ANSWER tell the
nurse
what to do when a client tells you they feel faint - CORRECT ANSWER have them
sit down
during bathing a pt what are they allowed? - CORRECT ANSWER a choice of what
product to use
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one myth about aging is that - CORRECT ANSWER mental function declines with
age What to check for when providing nail and foot care? - CORRECT ANSWER
check between the toes for cracks and sores
How to secure a condom catheter? - CORRECT ANSWER use elastic tape to secure
the catheter
for comfort during bowel elimination - CORRECT ANSWER leave the person alone
if possible
When transferring a person with an affected right side, where is the wheelchair
placed? - CORRECT ANSWER place the wheelchair on the left side of the bed (i.e.
their strong when they are sitting on edge of bed)
A nurse asks you to give a pt his meds when he is done in the bathroom. Your
response? - CORRECT ANSWER Politely apologize and say you are prohibited from
performing that task but can let them know when the pt is out of the bathroom.
A pt's signal light goes unanswered, he gets out of bed and falls, breaking his leg.
This is - CORRECT ANSWER Neglect
