Washington CNA Written Updated Actual
Question and Answer (2026/2027) | A+
Verified
• What is one important reason why the bed should remain wrinkle-free? -✓✓ to help
keep the skin healthy and prevent pressure injuries
• what is the term for a device that replaces a missing body part? -✓✓ prosthesis
• Exercises that put each joint through its full arc of motion are called: -✓✓ range of
motion
• which of the following is the correct way to remove a gown? -✓✓ unfasten the gown at
the neck and the waist and roll the dirty side in while holding the gown away from the
body
• how many times can disposable gloves be worn before being discarded? -✓✓ once
• To best communicate with a visually impaired resident, the NA should -✓✓ identify
herself when she enters the room
• The best way for an NA to provide foot care for a diabetic resident is to -✓✓ observe
the feet regularly for signs of sores or infection
• If a resident starts to fall, the best thing an NA can do is to: -✓✓ widen her stance and
bring the residents body close to her
• an NA should use friction for at least ____ seconds when washing her hands -✓✓ 20
• which of the following is a term for a legal document that designates what kind of care
a person wants if he is unable to make that decision himself? -✓✓ advance directive
• Which temperature site is generally considered to be the most accurate? -✓✓ rectal
• which of the following tasks is outside the scope of practice for an NA? -✓✓
prescribing a new medication
• How should the NA respond if a resident tries to give him a gift? -✓✓ the NA should
refuse the gift but say thank you
, • what does the term empathy mean? -✓✓ Empathy means being able to identify with
the feelings of others
• To monitor a resident's pulse rate, the NA will most commonly check the ________
pulse. -✓✓ radial
• Slapping, shoving, and rough handling are all considered to be a type of -✓✓ physical
abuse
• with which of the following people may an NA share a resident's medical information? -
✓✓ residents doctor
• which of the following sentences is an example of a fact? -✓✓ Mr. Gomez ate half of
his scrambled egg
• which is/are the most essential nutrient(s) for life? -✓✓ water
• objective information is -✓✓ information collected using the senses
• which of the following statements is true of documentation -✓✓ NAs should document
care right after it is done
• standard precautions should be practiced -✓✓ On every single person in the NA's care
• which of the following statements is true of handwashing? -✓✓ an NA should wash her
hands before and after touching a resident
• using proper body mechanics includes -✓✓ Standing with the legs shoulder-width
apart
• what is one of the first signs that a pressure injury is forming? -✓✓ discoloration of the
skin
• which of the following is an example of a physical need? -✓✓ food
• which of the following remarks is a cliche? -✓✓ It will all work out in the end.
• In which type of environment do microorganisms grow best? -✓✓ dark
• An axillary temperature is measured -✓✓ in the armpit
• if a resident has just had a glass of iced tea, how long should the NA wait before
measuring the resident's temperature via the oral method? -✓✓ 10-20 mins
Question and Answer (2026/2027) | A+
Verified
• What is one important reason why the bed should remain wrinkle-free? -✓✓ to help
keep the skin healthy and prevent pressure injuries
• what is the term for a device that replaces a missing body part? -✓✓ prosthesis
• Exercises that put each joint through its full arc of motion are called: -✓✓ range of
motion
• which of the following is the correct way to remove a gown? -✓✓ unfasten the gown at
the neck and the waist and roll the dirty side in while holding the gown away from the
body
• how many times can disposable gloves be worn before being discarded? -✓✓ once
• To best communicate with a visually impaired resident, the NA should -✓✓ identify
herself when she enters the room
• The best way for an NA to provide foot care for a diabetic resident is to -✓✓ observe
the feet regularly for signs of sores or infection
• If a resident starts to fall, the best thing an NA can do is to: -✓✓ widen her stance and
bring the residents body close to her
• an NA should use friction for at least ____ seconds when washing her hands -✓✓ 20
• which of the following is a term for a legal document that designates what kind of care
a person wants if he is unable to make that decision himself? -✓✓ advance directive
• Which temperature site is generally considered to be the most accurate? -✓✓ rectal
• which of the following tasks is outside the scope of practice for an NA? -✓✓
prescribing a new medication
• How should the NA respond if a resident tries to give him a gift? -✓✓ the NA should
refuse the gift but say thank you
, • what does the term empathy mean? -✓✓ Empathy means being able to identify with
the feelings of others
• To monitor a resident's pulse rate, the NA will most commonly check the ________
pulse. -✓✓ radial
• Slapping, shoving, and rough handling are all considered to be a type of -✓✓ physical
abuse
• with which of the following people may an NA share a resident's medical information? -
✓✓ residents doctor
• which of the following sentences is an example of a fact? -✓✓ Mr. Gomez ate half of
his scrambled egg
• which is/are the most essential nutrient(s) for life? -✓✓ water
• objective information is -✓✓ information collected using the senses
• which of the following statements is true of documentation -✓✓ NAs should document
care right after it is done
• standard precautions should be practiced -✓✓ On every single person in the NA's care
• which of the following statements is true of handwashing? -✓✓ an NA should wash her
hands before and after touching a resident
• using proper body mechanics includes -✓✓ Standing with the legs shoulder-width
apart
• what is one of the first signs that a pressure injury is forming? -✓✓ discoloration of the
skin
• which of the following is an example of a physical need? -✓✓ food
• which of the following remarks is a cliche? -✓✓ It will all work out in the end.
• In which type of environment do microorganisms grow best? -✓✓ dark
• An axillary temperature is measured -✓✓ in the armpit
• if a resident has just had a glass of iced tea, how long should the NA wait before
measuring the resident's temperature via the oral method? -✓✓ 10-20 mins
