CNA WRITTEN EXAM NC EXPECTED QUESTIONS WITH
VERIFIED ANSWERS
Question 1.
What is the difference between active ROM and passive ROM?
ANSWER
Active ROM are exercises done by a resident himself, while Passive ROM are staff-assisted.
Question 2.
Neglecting what you were taught by omitting care or performing incorrect care which causes harm to
the resident? (not putting up bedrails)
ANSWER
Negligence
Question 3.
What is PHI? (Part of HIPPA)
ANSWER
Protected health information.
Question 4.
What should you do if you find a resident on the floor?
ANSWER
Try to see if you can get a response then call for help immediately.
Question 5.
What should you do if you notice any skin breakdown?
ANSWER
Notify supervisor immediately.
, Question 6.
What is Phantom Sensation?
ANSWER
The term used when a person feels that the body part is still there although it is not.
Question 7.
What areas of the body are bedsores or ulcers most common?
ANSWER
Tail bone, hip, back, elbow, spine, back of head, & heels
Question 8.
How is the highly contagious lung disease tuberculosis (TB) transmitted?
ANSWER
When a person infected talks, coughs, laughs, sings, or sneezes- special masks must be worn
in close quarters.
Question 9.
Diabetes occurs when glucose levels are too _____ in the blood stream.
ANSWER
High
Question 10.
CNA's are prohibited to engage in certain activities, including but not limited to:
ANSWER
Give medications, take verbal orders from MD, insert tubes or IVs, apply sterile dressings
Question 11.
To ambulate means to what?
ANSWER
To walk
VERIFIED ANSWERS
Question 1.
What is the difference between active ROM and passive ROM?
ANSWER
Active ROM are exercises done by a resident himself, while Passive ROM are staff-assisted.
Question 2.
Neglecting what you were taught by omitting care or performing incorrect care which causes harm to
the resident? (not putting up bedrails)
ANSWER
Negligence
Question 3.
What is PHI? (Part of HIPPA)
ANSWER
Protected health information.
Question 4.
What should you do if you find a resident on the floor?
ANSWER
Try to see if you can get a response then call for help immediately.
Question 5.
What should you do if you notice any skin breakdown?
ANSWER
Notify supervisor immediately.
, Question 6.
What is Phantom Sensation?
ANSWER
The term used when a person feels that the body part is still there although it is not.
Question 7.
What areas of the body are bedsores or ulcers most common?
ANSWER
Tail bone, hip, back, elbow, spine, back of head, & heels
Question 8.
How is the highly contagious lung disease tuberculosis (TB) transmitted?
ANSWER
When a person infected talks, coughs, laughs, sings, or sneezes- special masks must be worn
in close quarters.
Question 9.
Diabetes occurs when glucose levels are too _____ in the blood stream.
ANSWER
High
Question 10.
CNA's are prohibited to engage in certain activities, including but not limited to:
ANSWER
Give medications, take verbal orders from MD, insert tubes or IVs, apply sterile dressings
Question 11.
To ambulate means to what?
ANSWER
To walk
