CNA Written Exam Questions and
Answers
1.When a resident refuses to take blood pressure from CNA.
Answer report this to nurse
2.A CNA may share a resident's medical information with which of the
follow- ing.
Answer Only other members of the health care team
3.To the best communicate with a resident who has a hearing impairment,
the CNA should.
Answer Use short sentences and simple words
4.If a CNA suspects that a residents is being abused she should.
Answer Report it to the nurse immediately
5.An ombudsman is a person who...
Answer Is a legal advocate for resident and helps protect their rights
6.To best respond to a resident with Alzheimers disease who is repeating a
question over and over again
Answer questions each time they are asked, using the same wording
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, 7.With regard to a resident's toenails, a nursing assistant should
Answer Never cut them
8.When providing personal care the CNA should.
Answer Provide privacy for the resi- dent
9.Generally the last sense to leave a dying person is the sense of..
Answer Hearing
10.Which temperature site is considered the most accurate?
Answer Rectal
11.How should a standard bedpan be positioned
Answer Wider end aligned with resi- dent's buttocks
12. A resident tells a CNA that she is scare of dying. How should CNA
respond-
Answer Listen quietly and ask questions when appropriate
13.To prevent DEHYDRATION, CNA should...
Answer Offer fresh water and other fluids often
14.When giving perineal care to a female
Answer Wipe from front to back
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Answers
1.When a resident refuses to take blood pressure from CNA.
Answer report this to nurse
2.A CNA may share a resident's medical information with which of the
follow- ing.
Answer Only other members of the health care team
3.To the best communicate with a resident who has a hearing impairment,
the CNA should.
Answer Use short sentences and simple words
4.If a CNA suspects that a residents is being abused she should.
Answer Report it to the nurse immediately
5.An ombudsman is a person who...
Answer Is a legal advocate for resident and helps protect their rights
6.To best respond to a resident with Alzheimers disease who is repeating a
question over and over again
Answer questions each time they are asked, using the same wording
1/
8
, 7.With regard to a resident's toenails, a nursing assistant should
Answer Never cut them
8.When providing personal care the CNA should.
Answer Provide privacy for the resi- dent
9.Generally the last sense to leave a dying person is the sense of..
Answer Hearing
10.Which temperature site is considered the most accurate?
Answer Rectal
11.How should a standard bedpan be positioned
Answer Wider end aligned with resi- dent's buttocks
12. A resident tells a CNA that she is scare of dying. How should CNA
respond-
Answer Listen quietly and ask questions when appropriate
13.To prevent DEHYDRATION, CNA should...
Answer Offer fresh water and other fluids often
14.When giving perineal care to a female
Answer Wipe from front to back
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