CAL ACE CNA Exam Questions and Answers

CAL ACE CNA Exam Questions and Answers
Question 1
When a patient/resident experiences difficult, painful or labored breathing, it is known
as:
Correct Answer
dyspnea



Question 2
A confused patient/resident was recently moved to a private room at the family's
request. The Nurse Assistant understands that:
Correct Answer
C. Any change in routine can create any anxiety in a patient/resident



Question 3
When measuring liquid volume with a graduated cylinder, the Nurse Assistant should
do all of the following except:
Correct Answer
Hold the cylinder with bare hands



Question 4
While eating, a patient/resident suddenly has a problem breathing but is able to say,
"I'm choking" and is not coughing. Which of the following should the Nurse Assistant
do?
Correct Answer
. Administer abdominal thrusts




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,Question 5
When a patient/resident must be in a sitting or standing position in order to breathe,
this is known as:
Correct Answer
Orthopnea



Question 6
Mr. Johnson has cut his hand on a broken piece of glass and is bleeding heavily. The
Nurse Assistant should:

Correct Answer
Apply direct pressure (with a gloved hand) using a pad, raising the hand above the
level of the heart



Question 7
Your patient/resident is complaining that he is having pains in his chest. He is
sweating and breathing heavily. As the Nurse Assistant who is with the
patient/resident, you should:
Correct Answer
Stay with the patient/resident & call for the nurse in charge



Question 8
A sign that states NPO is posted on the door of a patient/resident. This means that
the patient/resident should:
Correct Answer
Have nothing by mouth



Question 9
A.M.

Correct Answer
ante meridian




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,Question 10
The Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (OBRA) includes all of the following
requirements for food served in long-term care facilities except:
Correct Answer
Special eating equipment and utensils must be provided by the patient/resident or
family



Question 11
Clean linens are held

Correct Answer
Away from your body and uniform



Question 12
In decubitus ulcer, tissues die and become black, cold and shriveled. This is
Correct Answer
Gangrene



Question 13
A verbal cue is:
Correct Answer
A short, simple phrase to prompt the patient/resident



Question 14
The successful Nurse Assistant should be:
Correct Answer
Honest
Dependable
Organized
*All of the above




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, Question 15
Mod 13:
The top layer of the skin is called
Correct Answer
Epidermis



Question 16
When the patient/resident takes his/her dentures out for the evening, the Nurse
Assistant should:

Correct Answer
Store them in a labeled container filled with cool water inside the bedside table
drawer



Question 17
A patient/resident has a fractured right hip. What position is usually not allowed?
Correct Answer
Right side lying position



Question 18
Mrs. Harvey is complaining that her chest and arm hurt very badly. She is breathing
heavily and sweating. While waiting for the nurse what should the Nurse Assistant do?
Correct Answer
Reassure patient/resident while putting her in a comfortable sitting position



Question 19
What action is essential before serving a meal tray to a patient/resident?
Correct Answer
Check the diet card and patient/resident identification




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