CNA FINAL UPDATED Exam Questions
and CORRECT ANSWERS
An acute illness is - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- A sudden illness from which the person is
expected to recover
Persons living in nursing centers are called - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- residents
The nursing team involves the following except - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- Doctors
You have an important role in meeting standards and in the survey process. You must do the
following except - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- Interview patients and family
The Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1987 is a - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- Federal
Law
OBRA requires retraining and/or new competency evaluation for persons who - CORRECT
ANSWER✔✔- Have not worked as a nursing assistant for 2 years
Does a nurse have to delegate a task to you? - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- No. The nurse
makes delegation decisions that are best for the person
A nursing assistant is also an EMT who works for the fire dept. In her EMT role, she is
allowed to start IVs. On the weekend, she works as a nursing assistant at a nursing center.
The RN asks her to start an IV on a resident. What should the nursing assistant do? -
CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- Politely refuse to do the task and explain why
Unlawful restraint or restriction of a person's movement is - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- False
imprisonment
You see a nursing assistant hitting a resident. What should you do? - CORRECT
ANSWER✔✔- Tell the nurse
,Work ethics mean - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- Behavior in the workplace
You should wear a wristwatch that - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- Has a sweep hand
Treating the person with dignity is - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- Respectfulness
A nursing center wants to hire you. Which is NOT required? - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- A
photo
You see two health team members talking quietly to each other. You tell your co-worker what
you overhear. This is - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- Gossip
You need to talk to the nurse about a patient or resident. Where should you do this? -
CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- In private
Before leaving the unit for a break, you need to - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- Tell the nurse
A patient's care is assigned to Sally. The patient needs to use the bathroom. Sally is on a meal
break. Who will help the patient? - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- Any staff member on the unit
will help
Which will NOT protect patients, residents, and you from harm? - CORRECT
ANSWER✔✔- Making excuses or blaming others for your actions
Stress is - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- The response or change in the body caused by any
emotional, physical, social, or economic factor
Which of the following are used to record frequent measurements or observations? -
CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- Flow sheets
When should you report changes in the person's condition? - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- At
once
, These statements are about charting, Which is incorrect? - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- You
can chart a procedure before completing it
When charting, you should record - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- Safety measures performed
Messages sent through facial expressions, gestures, posture, and body movements is -
CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- Body language
Which is correct? - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- Calling patients and residents by their titles
(Mr./Mrs./Ms./Dr.) promotes dignity and shows respect
You can help a new resident fel safe and secure by - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- Listening to
the person's concerns
Family and friends usually help meet the person's - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- Love and
belonging needs
Which is a common response to illness and disability - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- Anger
You ask a patient a question. You should - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- Give the person time
to process what you asked
Which is important when communicating with persons who are disabled? - CORRECT
ANSWER✔✔- Your attitude
The process of cell division in called - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- Mitosis
The point at which two or more bones meet is a - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- Joint
Which is NOT a main part of the brain? - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- Spinal cord
and CORRECT ANSWERS
An acute illness is - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- A sudden illness from which the person is
expected to recover
Persons living in nursing centers are called - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- residents
The nursing team involves the following except - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- Doctors
You have an important role in meeting standards and in the survey process. You must do the
following except - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- Interview patients and family
The Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1987 is a - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- Federal
Law
OBRA requires retraining and/or new competency evaluation for persons who - CORRECT
ANSWER✔✔- Have not worked as a nursing assistant for 2 years
Does a nurse have to delegate a task to you? - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- No. The nurse
makes delegation decisions that are best for the person
A nursing assistant is also an EMT who works for the fire dept. In her EMT role, she is
allowed to start IVs. On the weekend, she works as a nursing assistant at a nursing center.
The RN asks her to start an IV on a resident. What should the nursing assistant do? -
CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- Politely refuse to do the task and explain why
Unlawful restraint or restriction of a person's movement is - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- False
imprisonment
You see a nursing assistant hitting a resident. What should you do? - CORRECT
ANSWER✔✔- Tell the nurse
,Work ethics mean - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- Behavior in the workplace
You should wear a wristwatch that - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- Has a sweep hand
Treating the person with dignity is - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- Respectfulness
A nursing center wants to hire you. Which is NOT required? - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- A
photo
You see two health team members talking quietly to each other. You tell your co-worker what
you overhear. This is - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- Gossip
You need to talk to the nurse about a patient or resident. Where should you do this? -
CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- In private
Before leaving the unit for a break, you need to - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- Tell the nurse
A patient's care is assigned to Sally. The patient needs to use the bathroom. Sally is on a meal
break. Who will help the patient? - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- Any staff member on the unit
will help
Which will NOT protect patients, residents, and you from harm? - CORRECT
ANSWER✔✔- Making excuses or blaming others for your actions
Stress is - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- The response or change in the body caused by any
emotional, physical, social, or economic factor
Which of the following are used to record frequent measurements or observations? -
CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- Flow sheets
When should you report changes in the person's condition? - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- At
once
, These statements are about charting, Which is incorrect? - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- You
can chart a procedure before completing it
When charting, you should record - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- Safety measures performed
Messages sent through facial expressions, gestures, posture, and body movements is -
CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- Body language
Which is correct? - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- Calling patients and residents by their titles
(Mr./Mrs./Ms./Dr.) promotes dignity and shows respect
You can help a new resident fel safe and secure by - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- Listening to
the person's concerns
Family and friends usually help meet the person's - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- Love and
belonging needs
Which is a common response to illness and disability - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- Anger
You ask a patient a question. You should - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- Give the person time
to process what you asked
Which is important when communicating with persons who are disabled? - CORRECT
ANSWER✔✔- Your attitude
The process of cell division in called - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- Mitosis
The point at which two or more bones meet is a - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- Joint
Which is NOT a main part of the brain? - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- Spinal cord
