Illinois CNA state Exam Practice Test
Questions and Correct Answers
Question 1
Which of these is not a sign of depression?
A. Increased amount of time sleeping.
B. A decrease in appetite.
C. Withdrawal
D. Increased interest in participating in social activities.
Correct Answer
D. Increased interest in participating in social activities.
Question 2
what are standard precautions?
a. hand washing or sanitizing between patients, wearing gloves if handling bodily
fluids
b. wearing gloves at all times, only hand washing between patients
c. wearing gloves and a mask while in the patient's room
d. gloves and hand washing is not required between patient rooms
Correct Answer
a. hand washing or sanitizing between patients, wearing gloves if handling bodily
fluids
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,Question 3
a resident drinks 8 oz of milk during lunch but needs to record it in cc. what value
would they record?
a. 240cc
b. 360cc
c. 120cc
d 8cc
Correct Answer
a. 240cc
Question 4
Define the term dyspnea
Correct Answer
difficulty breathing
Question 5
which of these examples demonstrates using proper body mechanics when helping to
lift a resident in bed?
a. bending at the waist, knees locked, using arm muscles to lift
b. bending at the waist, knees unlocked, using arm muscles to lift
c. bending at the waist, knees partially flexed, using leg muscles to lift
d. bending at the waist, knees unlocked, using back muscles to lift
Correct Answer
c. bending at the waist, knees partially flexed, using leg muscles to lift
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,Question 6
key considerations for bathing residents include safety, privacy, and which of these
a. quiet surroundings
b. providing security
c. swiftness in procedure
d. dim lighting
Correct Answer
b. providing security
Question 7
the chain of infection includes the:
a. germ, agent, reservoir, exit portal, mode of transmission, entry port, and susceptible
host
b. active natural, active artificial, passive natural, and passive artificial
c. opportunism, weakness, immunity, and colonization
d. intrinsic, extrinsic, internal, and external transmission
Correct Answer
a. germ, agent, reservoir, exit portal, mode of transmission, entry port, and
susceptible host
Question 8
if you are walking with a resident and they fall, which of these is not an action you
should take
a. supply information for the nurse for proper documentation
b. inform nurse
c. help the resident off the floor and in the nearest chair
d. keep the resident from moving until you can assess if they have injuries
Correct Answer
c. help the resident off the floor and in the nearest chair
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, Question 9
a resident with dementia has developed a fear of taking a shower, what can you do
a. remind them the importance of being clean
b. ask the client's family to convince them
c. give them a bed bath and try a shower another day
d. offer a reward if the client takes a shower
Correct Answer
c. give them a bed bath and try a shower another day
Question 10
A resident died and his roommate is upset and wants to discuss it with you. What is
the best action to take?
a. Remind the patient that death is a natural part of life and reassure him his
roommate had a great life and is in a better place.
B. Talk to the patient about a time you lost someone you loved and how you dealt
with it.
C. Try and distract the patient by changing the subject and bringing up something
happy.
D. Talk with the roommate and allow him to express his feelings.
Correct Answer
D. Talk with the roommate and allow him to express his feelings.
Question 11
all of these are proper precautions for residents who are unable to move by
themselves, expect
a. should be left clean and dry from incontinence
b. should be routinely checked for pressure sores
c. should be turned every 2 hours
d. should be turned once on every nursing assistant shift
Correct Answer
d. should be turned once on every nursing assistant shift
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Questions and Correct Answers
Question 1
Which of these is not a sign of depression?
A. Increased amount of time sleeping.
B. A decrease in appetite.
C. Withdrawal
D. Increased interest in participating in social activities.
Correct Answer
D. Increased interest in participating in social activities.
Question 2
what are standard precautions?
a. hand washing or sanitizing between patients, wearing gloves if handling bodily
fluids
b. wearing gloves at all times, only hand washing between patients
c. wearing gloves and a mask while in the patient's room
d. gloves and hand washing is not required between patient rooms
Correct Answer
a. hand washing or sanitizing between patients, wearing gloves if handling bodily
fluids
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,Question 3
a resident drinks 8 oz of milk during lunch but needs to record it in cc. what value
would they record?
a. 240cc
b. 360cc
c. 120cc
d 8cc
Correct Answer
a. 240cc
Question 4
Define the term dyspnea
Correct Answer
difficulty breathing
Question 5
which of these examples demonstrates using proper body mechanics when helping to
lift a resident in bed?
a. bending at the waist, knees locked, using arm muscles to lift
b. bending at the waist, knees unlocked, using arm muscles to lift
c. bending at the waist, knees partially flexed, using leg muscles to lift
d. bending at the waist, knees unlocked, using back muscles to lift
Correct Answer
c. bending at the waist, knees partially flexed, using leg muscles to lift
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,Question 6
key considerations for bathing residents include safety, privacy, and which of these
a. quiet surroundings
b. providing security
c. swiftness in procedure
d. dim lighting
Correct Answer
b. providing security
Question 7
the chain of infection includes the:
a. germ, agent, reservoir, exit portal, mode of transmission, entry port, and susceptible
host
b. active natural, active artificial, passive natural, and passive artificial
c. opportunism, weakness, immunity, and colonization
d. intrinsic, extrinsic, internal, and external transmission
Correct Answer
a. germ, agent, reservoir, exit portal, mode of transmission, entry port, and
susceptible host
Question 8
if you are walking with a resident and they fall, which of these is not an action you
should take
a. supply information for the nurse for proper documentation
b. inform nurse
c. help the resident off the floor and in the nearest chair
d. keep the resident from moving until you can assess if they have injuries
Correct Answer
c. help the resident off the floor and in the nearest chair
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, Question 9
a resident with dementia has developed a fear of taking a shower, what can you do
a. remind them the importance of being clean
b. ask the client's family to convince them
c. give them a bed bath and try a shower another day
d. offer a reward if the client takes a shower
Correct Answer
c. give them a bed bath and try a shower another day
Question 10
A resident died and his roommate is upset and wants to discuss it with you. What is
the best action to take?
a. Remind the patient that death is a natural part of life and reassure him his
roommate had a great life and is in a better place.
B. Talk to the patient about a time you lost someone you loved and how you dealt
with it.
C. Try and distract the patient by changing the subject and bringing up something
happy.
D. Talk with the roommate and allow him to express his feelings.
Correct Answer
D. Talk with the roommate and allow him to express his feelings.
Question 11
all of these are proper precautions for residents who are unable to move by
themselves, expect
a. should be left clean and dry from incontinence
b. should be routinely checked for pressure sores
c. should be turned every 2 hours
d. should be turned once on every nursing assistant shift
Correct Answer
d. should be turned once on every nursing assistant shift
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