CNA NNAAP Nurse Aide Written Exam
UPDATED ACTUAL Questions and
CORRECT Answers
What is the term for a device used to take the place of a missing body part? - CORRECT
ANSWER - Prosthesis
when a client has left-sided weakness, what part of a sweater is put on first - CORRECT
ANSWER - Left sleeve
It is appropriate for a nurse aide to share the information regarding a client's status with: -
CORRECT ANSWER - the staff on the next shift
When helping a client who is recovering from a stroke to walk, the nurse aide should assist -
CORRECT ANSWER - on the client's weak side
The nurse aide is caring for a client who is agitated. The nurse aide SHOULD: - CORRECT
ANSWER - talk in a slow, calm, reassuring manner
the purpose for padding side rails on the client's bed is to: - CORRECT ANSWER - protect
the client from injury
exercises that move each muscle and joints are called - CORRECT ANSWER - range of
motion
How can the nurse aide BEST help a client who is not accepting a loss - CORRECT
ANSWER - Encourage the client to talk
BEST method of communication w\ a deaf client - CORRECT ANSWER - written
,The Nurse is asked by a confused client what day it is. The nurse should - CORRECT
ANSWER - point to the date on a calendar and say the date
To avoid pulling the catheter when turning a male client, the catheter tube must be taped to the
clients - CORRECT ANSWER - upper thigh
A nurse can assist client with their spiritual needs by: - CORRECT ANSWER - allowing
clients to talk about their beliefs
When getting ready to dress a client, the Nurse should: - CORRECT ANSWER - give the
client choice of what to wear
if the nurse discovers fire in a clients room, The FIRST thing to do - CORRECT
ANSWER - remove the client
In order to comminicate clearly with a client who has hearing loss, the nurse aide should. -
CORRECT ANSWER - look directly at the client when speaking
what is the final stage of dying - CORRECT ANSWER - acceptance
If a client says, "God is punishing me" or "Why me," how should you respond? - CORRECT
ANSWER - listen quietly
The role of ombudsman is to - CORRECT ANSWER - work with the nursing home to
protect clients rights
A nurse who is active in her church is assigned to care for a client who is not a member of any
religious group. The nurse SHOULD: - CORRECT ANSWER - respect the clients beliefs
and avoid starting religious discussions
,The nurse notices that a client mail has been delivered to the clients room. The nurse SHOULD:
- CORRECT ANSWER - give the client the unopened mail and offer help as needed.
the clients offers a nurse aide a twenty dollar bill as a thank you for all that the nurse has done.
The nurse aid should - CORRECT ANSWER - politely refuse the money
When is restraining not abuse or neglect? - CORRECT ANSWER - restraining a client
according to a physician's order
if a client is sitting in a chair in his room masturbating, the nurse aide should - CORRECT
ANSWER - leave the client alone and provide privacy
In giving care according to the clients Bill of Rights, the nurse SHOULD: - CORRECT
ANSWER - provide privacy during the clients personal care
The last sense a dying client will lose - CORRECT ANSWER - hearing
a client wakes up during the night and asks for something to eat, you should FIRST - CORRECT
ANSWER - check client's diet order before offering nourishment
The normal aging process is BEST defined as the time when: - CORRECT ANSWER -
normal body functions and senses decline
If a client's confused, The nurse SHOULD: - CORRECT ANSWER - help the client to
recognize familiar things and people
What is the process of restoring a disabled client to the highest level of functioning possible. -
CORRECT ANSWER - Rehabilitation
When changing an unsterile dressing, the Nurse should wash hands - CORRECT
ANSWER - before, after removal of the soiled dressing, and after the procedure
, Clean bed linen placed in a clients room but NOT used should be: - CORRECT
ANSWER - put in the dirty linen container
The nurse aide finds an unconscious client lying on the bathroom floor. The FIRST thing the
nurse aide should do is: - CORRECT ANSWER - call for assistance from the nurse in
charge
If the nurse aide finds a client who is sad and crying, the nurse aide should: - CORRECT
ANSWER - ask the client if something is wrong
clients have the right to: - CORRECT ANSWER - have access to a telepone
Proper use of a waist restraints requires that the nurse aide: - CORRECT ANSWER -
watch for skin irritation
a client needs to be repositioned but is heavy, the nurse aide is not sure she can move the client
alone. The nurse should - CORRECT ANSWER - ask another nurse aide to help
to prevent dehydration of the client, the nurse SHOULD: - CORRECT ANSWER - offer
fluids frequently while the client is awake
When transferring a client, MOST of the clients weight should be supported by the nurses aide's
- CORRECT ANSWER - legs
To be sure that a client weight was measured accurately, the client should be weighed: -
CORRECT ANSWER - at the same time of the day
BEFORE taking the oral temperature of the client who has just finished a cold drink, the nurse
aide should wait: - CORRECT ANSWER - 10-20 minutes
UPDATED ACTUAL Questions and
CORRECT Answers
What is the term for a device used to take the place of a missing body part? - CORRECT
ANSWER - Prosthesis
when a client has left-sided weakness, what part of a sweater is put on first - CORRECT
ANSWER - Left sleeve
It is appropriate for a nurse aide to share the information regarding a client's status with: -
CORRECT ANSWER - the staff on the next shift
When helping a client who is recovering from a stroke to walk, the nurse aide should assist -
CORRECT ANSWER - on the client's weak side
The nurse aide is caring for a client who is agitated. The nurse aide SHOULD: - CORRECT
ANSWER - talk in a slow, calm, reassuring manner
the purpose for padding side rails on the client's bed is to: - CORRECT ANSWER - protect
the client from injury
exercises that move each muscle and joints are called - CORRECT ANSWER - range of
motion
How can the nurse aide BEST help a client who is not accepting a loss - CORRECT
ANSWER - Encourage the client to talk
BEST method of communication w\ a deaf client - CORRECT ANSWER - written
,The Nurse is asked by a confused client what day it is. The nurse should - CORRECT
ANSWER - point to the date on a calendar and say the date
To avoid pulling the catheter when turning a male client, the catheter tube must be taped to the
clients - CORRECT ANSWER - upper thigh
A nurse can assist client with their spiritual needs by: - CORRECT ANSWER - allowing
clients to talk about their beliefs
When getting ready to dress a client, the Nurse should: - CORRECT ANSWER - give the
client choice of what to wear
if the nurse discovers fire in a clients room, The FIRST thing to do - CORRECT
ANSWER - remove the client
In order to comminicate clearly with a client who has hearing loss, the nurse aide should. -
CORRECT ANSWER - look directly at the client when speaking
what is the final stage of dying - CORRECT ANSWER - acceptance
If a client says, "God is punishing me" or "Why me," how should you respond? - CORRECT
ANSWER - listen quietly
The role of ombudsman is to - CORRECT ANSWER - work with the nursing home to
protect clients rights
A nurse who is active in her church is assigned to care for a client who is not a member of any
religious group. The nurse SHOULD: - CORRECT ANSWER - respect the clients beliefs
and avoid starting religious discussions
,The nurse notices that a client mail has been delivered to the clients room. The nurse SHOULD:
- CORRECT ANSWER - give the client the unopened mail and offer help as needed.
the clients offers a nurse aide a twenty dollar bill as a thank you for all that the nurse has done.
The nurse aid should - CORRECT ANSWER - politely refuse the money
When is restraining not abuse or neglect? - CORRECT ANSWER - restraining a client
according to a physician's order
if a client is sitting in a chair in his room masturbating, the nurse aide should - CORRECT
ANSWER - leave the client alone and provide privacy
In giving care according to the clients Bill of Rights, the nurse SHOULD: - CORRECT
ANSWER - provide privacy during the clients personal care
The last sense a dying client will lose - CORRECT ANSWER - hearing
a client wakes up during the night and asks for something to eat, you should FIRST - CORRECT
ANSWER - check client's diet order before offering nourishment
The normal aging process is BEST defined as the time when: - CORRECT ANSWER -
normal body functions and senses decline
If a client's confused, The nurse SHOULD: - CORRECT ANSWER - help the client to
recognize familiar things and people
What is the process of restoring a disabled client to the highest level of functioning possible. -
CORRECT ANSWER - Rehabilitation
When changing an unsterile dressing, the Nurse should wash hands - CORRECT
ANSWER - before, after removal of the soiled dressing, and after the procedure
, Clean bed linen placed in a clients room but NOT used should be: - CORRECT
ANSWER - put in the dirty linen container
The nurse aide finds an unconscious client lying on the bathroom floor. The FIRST thing the
nurse aide should do is: - CORRECT ANSWER - call for assistance from the nurse in
charge
If the nurse aide finds a client who is sad and crying, the nurse aide should: - CORRECT
ANSWER - ask the client if something is wrong
clients have the right to: - CORRECT ANSWER - have access to a telepone
Proper use of a waist restraints requires that the nurse aide: - CORRECT ANSWER -
watch for skin irritation
a client needs to be repositioned but is heavy, the nurse aide is not sure she can move the client
alone. The nurse should - CORRECT ANSWER - ask another nurse aide to help
to prevent dehydration of the client, the nurse SHOULD: - CORRECT ANSWER - offer
fluids frequently while the client is awake
When transferring a client, MOST of the clients weight should be supported by the nurses aide's
- CORRECT ANSWER - legs
To be sure that a client weight was measured accurately, the client should be weighed: -
CORRECT ANSWER - at the same time of the day
BEFORE taking the oral temperature of the client who has just finished a cold drink, the nurse
aide should wait: - CORRECT ANSWER - 10-20 minutes
