CNA Practice test 2024 60 questions
The CNA is caring for a client who is experiencing an infection with Clostridium difficile
(C.DIFF). Which of the following should be used when caring for this client?
Gown and Gloves
The CNA is providing a back rub to a client as part of evening care. Which of the
following should be included in the correct technique for this intervention?
Use a light circular motion on skin over bony prominences
The CNA is assisting a client when a red rash is noted on their groin area. What should
the CNA do?
Notify the nurse
The CNA is assisting a client to shower. Which of the following should be completed
prior to bringing the client into the shower?
Test the water temperature
Upon entering a room the CNA finds a client who is not responsive. What should the CNA
do next?
Call for help
The CNA is caring for a client who is on precautions for Methicillin - resistant
staphylococcus aureus (MRSA). Which of the following precautions should the CNA
utilizes?
Contact Precautions
The CNA can promote autonomy in self image of the client through which of the
following interventions?
Asking the client how they would like their hair styled
The care plan for a client indicates they should be repositioned every two hours when in
bed. Which of the following is the rationale for this nursing intervention?
Prevent skin breakdown
, An immobile client requires transfer from a chair to their bed. which of the following
should the CNA utilize to transfer this client?
Mechanical lift
You are assisting a new client to reposition from bed to chair. you have not previously
assisted this client and are uncertain regarding their need for assistance to complete the
transfer process. Which of the following should be done to ensure the safety of the client
and staff?
Ask an additional staff member to assist
While assisting a client with bathing, the CNA notices an area of redness on the elbow of
the client. The area does not turn pink when light pressure is applied. Which of the
following should the CNA do next?
Notify the nurse
Which of the following interventions should the CNA use to promote autonomy for a
client regarding sleep and rest?
Ask the client what their Preferences are for bedtimes and waking.
you need to use a Hoyer lift to transfer a patient. The patient is a two-assist. You're in a
hurry. You bring the Hoyer lift into the room and the resident asks "Are you going to get
someone to help you?" what should you tell the patient?
Yes. I will get another CNA to help. Your safety come first.
The nurse asked you to take your resident orange juice. Once you get to the kitchen you
cant remember if the nurse asked you to take the resident orange juice or apple juice.
you take apple juice to the resident. The nurse gets angry with you and asks "cant you
do anything right?!" how do you respond?
I apologize. I forgot what kind of you you asked me to bring. next time I will try to
remember. please be kind and remember that we are all human.
You are taking care of a resident who began hospice last week. Today she us unable to
speak and you are unsure if she can hear. The patient's daughter is at the bedside. How
would you enter her room for private care?
Knock, introduce yourself, and explain to the other the daughter and the patient why you
are there proceed with care to be given.
The CNA is caring for a client who is experiencing an infection with Clostridium difficile
(C.DIFF). Which of the following should be used when caring for this client?
Gown and Gloves
The CNA is providing a back rub to a client as part of evening care. Which of the
following should be included in the correct technique for this intervention?
Use a light circular motion on skin over bony prominences
The CNA is assisting a client when a red rash is noted on their groin area. What should
the CNA do?
Notify the nurse
The CNA is assisting a client to shower. Which of the following should be completed
prior to bringing the client into the shower?
Test the water temperature
Upon entering a room the CNA finds a client who is not responsive. What should the CNA
do next?
Call for help
The CNA is caring for a client who is on precautions for Methicillin - resistant
staphylococcus aureus (MRSA). Which of the following precautions should the CNA
utilizes?
Contact Precautions
The CNA can promote autonomy in self image of the client through which of the
following interventions?
Asking the client how they would like their hair styled
The care plan for a client indicates they should be repositioned every two hours when in
bed. Which of the following is the rationale for this nursing intervention?
Prevent skin breakdown
, An immobile client requires transfer from a chair to their bed. which of the following
should the CNA utilize to transfer this client?
Mechanical lift
You are assisting a new client to reposition from bed to chair. you have not previously
assisted this client and are uncertain regarding their need for assistance to complete the
transfer process. Which of the following should be done to ensure the safety of the client
and staff?
Ask an additional staff member to assist
While assisting a client with bathing, the CNA notices an area of redness on the elbow of
the client. The area does not turn pink when light pressure is applied. Which of the
following should the CNA do next?
Notify the nurse
Which of the following interventions should the CNA use to promote autonomy for a
client regarding sleep and rest?
Ask the client what their Preferences are for bedtimes and waking.
you need to use a Hoyer lift to transfer a patient. The patient is a two-assist. You're in a
hurry. You bring the Hoyer lift into the room and the resident asks "Are you going to get
someone to help you?" what should you tell the patient?
Yes. I will get another CNA to help. Your safety come first.
The nurse asked you to take your resident orange juice. Once you get to the kitchen you
cant remember if the nurse asked you to take the resident orange juice or apple juice.
you take apple juice to the resident. The nurse gets angry with you and asks "cant you
do anything right?!" how do you respond?
I apologize. I forgot what kind of you you asked me to bring. next time I will try to
remember. please be kind and remember that we are all human.
You are taking care of a resident who began hospice last week. Today she us unable to
speak and you are unsure if she can hear. The patient's daughter is at the bedside. How
would you enter her room for private care?
Knock, introduce yourself, and explain to the other the daughter and the patient why you
are there proceed with care to be given.
