CNA Oregon State Exam Newest 2026 Test Bank| 2
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1. A resident refuses to wear their call light. What should you
do?
A. Respect their refusal and check on them every 15 minutes
B. Tell the nurse they are being non-compliant
C. Make them wear it anyway
D. Ignore the refusal
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Residents have the right to refuse non-essential safety
devices. However, you must increase supervision (e.g., q15 min
checks) to ensure safety. Forcing a call light is restraint.
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,2. When taking an oral temperature, where should you place
the thermometer?
A. Under the tongue in the front of the mouth
B. In the posterior sublingual pocket
C. On top of the tongue
D. Between the cheek and gum
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The posterior sublingual pocket (back, side of tongue)
contains the sublingual artery, giving the most accurate core
temperature.
3. You notice a resident’s oxygen tubing is kinked. What is
your priority action?
A. Call the nurse immediately
B. Straighten the tubing
C. Remove the oxygen
D. Increase the flow rate
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,Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A kink blocks oxygen flow. CNAs can correct simple
mechanical issues like straightening tubing. Never adjust flow
rate (nurse’s role).
4. Which position is best for a resident having difficulty
breathing?
A. Supine
B. Prone
C. Fowler’s (semi-sitting)
D. Trendelenburg
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Fowler’s position uses gravity to lower the diaphragm
and expand lungs, easing dyspnea.
5. A resident is on aspiration precautions. How should you
position them for meals?
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, A. Lying flat
B. Side-lying only
C. Upright at 90 degrees
D. Reverse Trendelenburg
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Upright 90° (or as close as possible) prevents
food/liquid from entering the airway. Oregon state rules stress
this for dysphagia.
6. What is the normal adult pulse range?
A. 40-60 bpm
B. 50-70 bpm
C. 60-100 bpm
D. 80-120 bpm
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Standard adult resting heart rate is 60–100 beats
per minute. Report rates below 60 or above 100.
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Latest Versions (Version A & B) with 400 Actual Exam
Questions and Correct Verified Answers/ Graded A+||
Brand New!!
1. A resident refuses to wear their call light. What should you
do?
A. Respect their refusal and check on them every 15 minutes
B. Tell the nurse they are being non-compliant
C. Make them wear it anyway
D. Ignore the refusal
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Residents have the right to refuse non-essential safety
devices. However, you must increase supervision (e.g., q15 min
checks) to ensure safety. Forcing a call light is restraint.
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,2. When taking an oral temperature, where should you place
the thermometer?
A. Under the tongue in the front of the mouth
B. In the posterior sublingual pocket
C. On top of the tongue
D. Between the cheek and gum
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The posterior sublingual pocket (back, side of tongue)
contains the sublingual artery, giving the most accurate core
temperature.
3. You notice a resident’s oxygen tubing is kinked. What is
your priority action?
A. Call the nurse immediately
B. Straighten the tubing
C. Remove the oxygen
D. Increase the flow rate
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,Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A kink blocks oxygen flow. CNAs can correct simple
mechanical issues like straightening tubing. Never adjust flow
rate (nurse’s role).
4. Which position is best for a resident having difficulty
breathing?
A. Supine
B. Prone
C. Fowler’s (semi-sitting)
D. Trendelenburg
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Fowler’s position uses gravity to lower the diaphragm
and expand lungs, easing dyspnea.
5. A resident is on aspiration precautions. How should you
position them for meals?
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, A. Lying flat
B. Side-lying only
C. Upright at 90 degrees
D. Reverse Trendelenburg
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Upright 90° (or as close as possible) prevents
food/liquid from entering the airway. Oregon state rules stress
this for dysphagia.
6. What is the normal adult pulse range?
A. 40-60 bpm
B. 50-70 bpm
C. 60-100 bpm
D. 80-120 bpm
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Standard adult resting heart rate is 60–100 beats
per minute. Report rates below 60 or above 100.
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