CNA WRITTEN EXAM NC EXPECTED QUESTIONS WITH
VERIFIED ANSWERS
Question 1.
With a complete bed bath, when should you change the water?
ANSWER
When it is dirty or gets cold
Question 2.
Preventing a resident from mov- ing freely about with or w/o force against their wishes?
ANSWER
False imprisonment
Question 3.
What should you do if you notice any skin breakdown?
ANSWER
Notify supervisor immediately.
Question 4.
If no injury results from an accident, do you still need to complete and file an incident report?
ANSWER
Yes, but it is not kept in the medical chart.
Question 5.
Diabetic diet consists of?
ANSWER
Low sugar
, Question 6.
Signs and symptoms of heart attack?
ANSWER
Shortness of breath, chest pain, pain the shoulder or arm.
Question 7.
What is required of CNA's due to the OBRA act? (Omnibus Budget Reconciliation)
ANSWER
Pass a competency evaluation before employed and regular 12 hours of in-service each year.
Question 8.
What is a DNR order?
ANSWER
Do Not Resuscitate- do NOT perform CPR
Question 9.
What should you do if a patient is having a seizure?
ANSWER
Lower them to the floor, have someone call the nurse, move furniture out of the way, protect
their head, do NOT restrain or put anything in mouth, and try to turn head to the side.
Question 10.
What are some ways to make feeding a more pleasant experience?
ANSWER
i. Offer a menu to encourage independence
ii. Social interaction
iii. Keep hot food hot & cold food cold
iv. Be patient with slow eaters
VERIFIED ANSWERS
Question 1.
With a complete bed bath, when should you change the water?
ANSWER
When it is dirty or gets cold
Question 2.
Preventing a resident from mov- ing freely about with or w/o force against their wishes?
ANSWER
False imprisonment
Question 3.
What should you do if you notice any skin breakdown?
ANSWER
Notify supervisor immediately.
Question 4.
If no injury results from an accident, do you still need to complete and file an incident report?
ANSWER
Yes, but it is not kept in the medical chart.
Question 5.
Diabetic diet consists of?
ANSWER
Low sugar
, Question 6.
Signs and symptoms of heart attack?
ANSWER
Shortness of breath, chest pain, pain the shoulder or arm.
Question 7.
What is required of CNA's due to the OBRA act? (Omnibus Budget Reconciliation)
ANSWER
Pass a competency evaluation before employed and regular 12 hours of in-service each year.
Question 8.
What is a DNR order?
ANSWER
Do Not Resuscitate- do NOT perform CPR
Question 9.
What should you do if a patient is having a seizure?
ANSWER
Lower them to the floor, have someone call the nurse, move furniture out of the way, protect
their head, do NOT restrain or put anything in mouth, and try to turn head to the side.
Question 10.
What are some ways to make feeding a more pleasant experience?
ANSWER
i. Offer a menu to encourage independence
ii. Social interaction
iii. Keep hot food hot & cold food cold
iv. Be patient with slow eaters
