CNA Practice Exam
What is one important reason why the bed should remain wrinkle-free? - ANSto help keep the
skin healthy and prevent pressure sores
What is the term for a device that replaces a missing body pat? - ANSprosthesis
To convert four ounces of water to milliters (ml or mL), the nurse assistant should multiply four
by: - ANS30
Which of the following healthcare settings is for people who will die in six months? -
ANShospice
Which of the following abbreviations means "nothing by mouth"? - ANSNPO
Exercises that put each joint through its full arc of motion are called: - ANSrange of motion
What is the medical term for high blood pressure? - ANShypertension
What is a task that is outside the scope of practice for an NA? - ANSinserting tubes into a
resident's body
Standard Precautions should be practiced - ANSon every single person in your care
Which kind of care helps restore a resident to the highest level of functioning possible? -
ANSrehabilitation
If an activity is not listed on the care plan, what is the responsibility of a NA? - ANSThe NA
should not perform the activity if it is not listed on the care plan.
Restraints can be applied: - ANSonly with a doctor's orders
Generally, the last sense to leave a dying person is the sense of - ANShearing
What is a normal range of a blood pressure? - ANSvaries 119/75 is an example
Incontinence may be caused by: - ANSnervous system diseases
Standing with the legs shoulder-width apart is using - ANSgood body mechanics
Aftr an amputation, a resident may experience phantom sensation. Phantom sensation is -
ANSpain or sensation caused by remaining nerve endings
, How should a fracture pan be positioned? - ANSwith the handle toward the foot of the bed
What does palliative care involve? - ANSpain relief and comfort
Nursing assistants do not usually perform procedures that require - ANSsterile technique
Insulin reaction can be caused by - ANStoo little food
Which of the following is a requirement of OBRA? - ANSnursing assistants must have at least
75 hours of training
What is a good way for a nursing assistant to care for a mentally ill resident? - ANSsupport the
resident and his or her family and friends
When should sheets be changed? - ANSwhenever they are soiled, wrinkled, or damp
What does the chain of command do? - ANSdescribes the line of authority
What is a good way for a nursing assistant to respond to inappropriate sexual behavior? -
ANStake the resident to a private area
What should a nursing assistant do if she suspects a resident is being abused? - ANSshe
should report it to the nurse immediately and let him/her handle it from there
What is one good way a nursing assistant can assist residents with normal changes of aging
related to the urinary system? - ANSoffer frequent trips to the bathroom
Which of the following is true of Transmission-Based Precautions? - ANSthey are practiced in
addition to Standard Precautions
What can nursing assistants do in regards to IVs? - ANSNursing assistants will observe the IV
site for problems
Passive range of motion exercises are done - ANSwhen a resident cannot move on her own
Which of the following is used when documenting the amount of fluid a resident drinks? -
ANSmilliters
When encountering a fire, a nursing assistant should first - ANSremove resident from danger
What is a common "cliche"? - ANSIt will all work out in the end.
What is one important reason why the bed should remain wrinkle-free? - ANSto help keep the
skin healthy and prevent pressure sores
What is the term for a device that replaces a missing body pat? - ANSprosthesis
To convert four ounces of water to milliters (ml or mL), the nurse assistant should multiply four
by: - ANS30
Which of the following healthcare settings is for people who will die in six months? -
ANShospice
Which of the following abbreviations means "nothing by mouth"? - ANSNPO
Exercises that put each joint through its full arc of motion are called: - ANSrange of motion
What is the medical term for high blood pressure? - ANShypertension
What is a task that is outside the scope of practice for an NA? - ANSinserting tubes into a
resident's body
Standard Precautions should be practiced - ANSon every single person in your care
Which kind of care helps restore a resident to the highest level of functioning possible? -
ANSrehabilitation
If an activity is not listed on the care plan, what is the responsibility of a NA? - ANSThe NA
should not perform the activity if it is not listed on the care plan.
Restraints can be applied: - ANSonly with a doctor's orders
Generally, the last sense to leave a dying person is the sense of - ANShearing
What is a normal range of a blood pressure? - ANSvaries 119/75 is an example
Incontinence may be caused by: - ANSnervous system diseases
Standing with the legs shoulder-width apart is using - ANSgood body mechanics
Aftr an amputation, a resident may experience phantom sensation. Phantom sensation is -
ANSpain or sensation caused by remaining nerve endings
, How should a fracture pan be positioned? - ANSwith the handle toward the foot of the bed
What does palliative care involve? - ANSpain relief and comfort
Nursing assistants do not usually perform procedures that require - ANSsterile technique
Insulin reaction can be caused by - ANStoo little food
Which of the following is a requirement of OBRA? - ANSnursing assistants must have at least
75 hours of training
What is a good way for a nursing assistant to care for a mentally ill resident? - ANSsupport the
resident and his or her family and friends
When should sheets be changed? - ANSwhenever they are soiled, wrinkled, or damp
What does the chain of command do? - ANSdescribes the line of authority
What is a good way for a nursing assistant to respond to inappropriate sexual behavior? -
ANStake the resident to a private area
What should a nursing assistant do if she suspects a resident is being abused? - ANSshe
should report it to the nurse immediately and let him/her handle it from there
What is one good way a nursing assistant can assist residents with normal changes of aging
related to the urinary system? - ANSoffer frequent trips to the bathroom
Which of the following is true of Transmission-Based Precautions? - ANSthey are practiced in
addition to Standard Precautions
What can nursing assistants do in regards to IVs? - ANSNursing assistants will observe the IV
site for problems
Passive range of motion exercises are done - ANSwhen a resident cannot move on her own
Which of the following is used when documenting the amount of fluid a resident drinks? -
ANSmilliters
When encountering a fire, a nursing assistant should first - ANSremove resident from danger
What is a common "cliche"? - ANSIt will all work out in the end.
