Arizona CNA State Exam Practice 2026 | Questions & Verified
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1. Bradycardia refers to a heart rate that is less than how many beats per minute
30
40
60
50
2. A nurse is using a computer to document care. Which standard is described
in the table?
eHealth Code of Ethics
Health on the Net Foundation (HON)
Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA)
10 Commandments of Computer Ethics
3. What is the primary focus of geriatrics in healthcare?
The management of acute infections.
The medical treatment and care of older adults.
The rehabilitation of sports injuries.
The prevention of childhood diseases.
4. What is the definition of body systems in the context of healthcare?
Groups of cells that form tissues in the body.
Sets of organs in the body that work together to maintain health and
life.
, Individual organs that function independently.
Systems that only deal with the skeletal structure.
5. In a scenario where a nursing assistant encounters a spill of a biohazardous
material, what is the most appropriate first action to take?
Follow the facility's biohazard spill protocol.
Ignore the spill and continue working.
Report it to a patient immediately.
Clean it up with regular cleaning supplies.
6. An autoimmune disease is
a result of the destruction of the immune system.
a response in which the immune cells attack the body's own tissues.
always caused by viruses.
inflammation that is always targeted to a specific location in the body.
active when organ transplantation is successful.
7. What does the term hemiplegia refer to in a medical context?
Loss of sensation in both legs
Inability to speak
Paralysis of one side of the body
Weakness in all four limbs
8. What is orthostatic hypotension?
, An increase in blood pressure caused by transitioning to high-intensity
exercise too quickly, without an adequate warm-up
Lightheadedness caused by overtraining in a hot and humid
environment
Dizziness or fainting caused by blood pooling in the lower extremities
A sharp drop in blood pressure often caused by transitioning from a
supine or seated position to standing
9. In a scenario where a patient collapses and is unresponsive, what immediate
actions should a nursing assistant take regarding CPR?
Check the patient's blood pressure and administer oxygen.
Perform external cardiac compressions and call for emergency
assistance.
Provide comfort measures and wait for the patient to regain
consciousness.
Initiate intravenous fluids and monitor the patient's heart rate.
10. What is the primary purpose of antibiotics in medical treatment?
To destroy harmful bacteria and cure infections
To promote healing of wounds
To enhance immune response
To relieve pain and reduce inflammation
11. Describe how assistive devices can impact the quality of life for individuals
with disabilities.
Assistive devices are only used for mobility and do not assist with
other daily tasks.
, Assistive devices enhance independence and enable individuals
with disabilities to perform daily activities more easily.
Assistive devices are primarily for elderly patients and not for those
with temporary disabilities.
Assistive devices are only used in hospitals and have no impact on
home care.
12. What condition is characterized by low blood sugar levels?
Hypoglycemia
Anemia
Hyperglycemia
Hypertension
13. Describe the importance of basic nursing skills in the context of patient care.
Basic nursing skills are optional for nurse aides.
Basic nursing skills are crucial for nurse aides to provide
competent care to residents.
Basic nursing skills are only needed in emergency situations.
Basic nursing skills are primarily for administrative tasks.
14. What does HIV stand for?
Human Immunodeficiency Virus
Human Immune Virus
Human Immunization Virus
Human Infection Virus
Answers | Latest Update | Graded A+
1. Bradycardia refers to a heart rate that is less than how many beats per minute
30
40
60
50
2. A nurse is using a computer to document care. Which standard is described
in the table?
eHealth Code of Ethics
Health on the Net Foundation (HON)
Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA)
10 Commandments of Computer Ethics
3. What is the primary focus of geriatrics in healthcare?
The management of acute infections.
The medical treatment and care of older adults.
The rehabilitation of sports injuries.
The prevention of childhood diseases.
4. What is the definition of body systems in the context of healthcare?
Groups of cells that form tissues in the body.
Sets of organs in the body that work together to maintain health and
life.
, Individual organs that function independently.
Systems that only deal with the skeletal structure.
5. In a scenario where a nursing assistant encounters a spill of a biohazardous
material, what is the most appropriate first action to take?
Follow the facility's biohazard spill protocol.
Ignore the spill and continue working.
Report it to a patient immediately.
Clean it up with regular cleaning supplies.
6. An autoimmune disease is
a result of the destruction of the immune system.
a response in which the immune cells attack the body's own tissues.
always caused by viruses.
inflammation that is always targeted to a specific location in the body.
active when organ transplantation is successful.
7. What does the term hemiplegia refer to in a medical context?
Loss of sensation in both legs
Inability to speak
Paralysis of one side of the body
Weakness in all four limbs
8. What is orthostatic hypotension?
, An increase in blood pressure caused by transitioning to high-intensity
exercise too quickly, without an adequate warm-up
Lightheadedness caused by overtraining in a hot and humid
environment
Dizziness or fainting caused by blood pooling in the lower extremities
A sharp drop in blood pressure often caused by transitioning from a
supine or seated position to standing
9. In a scenario where a patient collapses and is unresponsive, what immediate
actions should a nursing assistant take regarding CPR?
Check the patient's blood pressure and administer oxygen.
Perform external cardiac compressions and call for emergency
assistance.
Provide comfort measures and wait for the patient to regain
consciousness.
Initiate intravenous fluids and monitor the patient's heart rate.
10. What is the primary purpose of antibiotics in medical treatment?
To destroy harmful bacteria and cure infections
To promote healing of wounds
To enhance immune response
To relieve pain and reduce inflammation
11. Describe how assistive devices can impact the quality of life for individuals
with disabilities.
Assistive devices are only used for mobility and do not assist with
other daily tasks.
, Assistive devices enhance independence and enable individuals
with disabilities to perform daily activities more easily.
Assistive devices are primarily for elderly patients and not for those
with temporary disabilities.
Assistive devices are only used in hospitals and have no impact on
home care.
12. What condition is characterized by low blood sugar levels?
Hypoglycemia
Anemia
Hyperglycemia
Hypertension
13. Describe the importance of basic nursing skills in the context of patient care.
Basic nursing skills are optional for nurse aides.
Basic nursing skills are crucial for nurse aides to provide
competent care to residents.
Basic nursing skills are only needed in emergency situations.
Basic nursing skills are primarily for administrative tasks.
14. What does HIV stand for?
Human Immunodeficiency Virus
Human Immune Virus
Human Immunization Virus
Human Infection Virus
