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GNA Geriatric Nursing Assistant
Certification ExamV2 2026/2027 | Complete
Exam Review | Practice Questions, Detailed
Answer Rationales & Long-Term Care
Nursing Assistant Prep
What are the recommended steps for proper hand washing according to the Centers for Disease
Control and Prevention (CDC)?
Wet hands, apply soap, scrub for at least 20 seconds, rinse, and dry with a clean towel
2. How do isolation precautions impact the psychological well-being of patients, and how can
CNAs help mitigate these effects?
They can lead to feelings of loneliness and anxiety, and CNAs can help by providing regular
emotional support and maintaining open communication
3. Explain the importance of proper PPE selection based on the type of patient care activity
A. Proper PPE selection is crucial to provide appropriate protection against specific pathogens or
hazards encountered in different patient care activities
4. Identify the types of items that must be disposed of in a sharps container after use in patient
care.
A. Needles, syringes, and lancets
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5. Describe the types of linen that should be disposed of in a biohazard bag rather than being sent
to laundry.
A. Linen that is heavily soiled with blood or bodily fluids and is deemed unsalvageable or poses
a risk of infection.
6. What is the most common type of accident for clients in healthcare settings?
falls
7. What steps should CNAs take to ensure the safety of clients during a severe weather warning?
A. Follow the facility's emergency plan, ensuring clients are moved to safe areas and have access
to emergency kits
8. What initial steps should a CNA take upon hearing an active shooter alert in their healthcare
facility?
A. Seek immediate shelter, locking or barricading doors if possible, and ensuring silence in their
area
9. What is the importance of understanding a client's code status for a CNA?
A. To ensure appropriate emergency response actions are taken
10. What immediate actions should a CNA take to ensure client safety during a sudden power
outage?
GNA Geriatric Nursing Assistant
Certification ExamV2 2026/2027 | Complete
Exam Review | Practice Questions, Detailed
Answer Rationales & Long-Term Care
Nursing Assistant Prep
What are the recommended steps for proper hand washing according to the Centers for Disease
Control and Prevention (CDC)?
Wet hands, apply soap, scrub for at least 20 seconds, rinse, and dry with a clean towel
2. How do isolation precautions impact the psychological well-being of patients, and how can
CNAs help mitigate these effects?
They can lead to feelings of loneliness and anxiety, and CNAs can help by providing regular
emotional support and maintaining open communication
3. Explain the importance of proper PPE selection based on the type of patient care activity
A. Proper PPE selection is crucial to provide appropriate protection against specific pathogens or
hazards encountered in different patient care activities
4. Identify the types of items that must be disposed of in a sharps container after use in patient
care.
A. Needles, syringes, and lancets
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5. Describe the types of linen that should be disposed of in a biohazard bag rather than being sent
to laundry.
A. Linen that is heavily soiled with blood or bodily fluids and is deemed unsalvageable or poses
a risk of infection.
6. What is the most common type of accident for clients in healthcare settings?
falls
7. What steps should CNAs take to ensure the safety of clients during a severe weather warning?
A. Follow the facility's emergency plan, ensuring clients are moved to safe areas and have access
to emergency kits
8. What initial steps should a CNA take upon hearing an active shooter alert in their healthcare
facility?
A. Seek immediate shelter, locking or barricading doors if possible, and ensuring silence in their
area
9. What is the importance of understanding a client's code status for a CNA?
A. To ensure appropriate emergency response actions are taken
10. What immediate actions should a CNA take to ensure client safety during a sudden power
outage?
