CNA Practice FINAL (Basic Nursing Skills)
Questions with 100% Correct Answers
To obtain the most accurate patient weight, the nursing assistant should weigh the
patient ____.
directly after a meal
with two different scales
at the same time every day
3-4 hours after eating - ANSWER at the same time every day
A nursing assistant is instructed to take the oral temperature of a patient who just had a
cold drink. The patient's temperature should be taken ____.
immediately; a cold drink should not affect the reading of most oral thermometers
3-5 minutes after the drink was finished
15 minutes after the drink was finished
20-30 minutes after the drink was finished - ANSWER 15 minutes after the drink was
finished
A nursing assistant is caring for a patient with MRSA and is wearing a gown and gloves
whenever she provides the patient care. When she needs to go care for another patient,
she should dispose of her gown and gloves ____.
in the next patient's room before touching that patient
in the dirty utility room
in the hallway
in the current patient's room - ANSWER in the current patient's room
Another term for decubitus ulcer is ____.
pressure sore
,perforation
ulcerated tumor
ulcerated cyst - ANSWER pressure sore
When monitoring a client's temperature, which thermometer will provide the least
accurate reading?
rectal
oral
axillary
tympanic - ANSWER axillary
When transferring a resident from a wheelchair to stationary chair, the nursing assistant
should stand ____.
in front of the wheelchair
to the right side of the wheelchair
to the left of the side of the wheelchair
behind the wheelchair - ANSWER in front of the wheelchair
Which of these could be considered neglectful when assisting a resident with
showering?
respecting the fact that bathing and showering can be a scary activity for residents and
assuring them you will help them through the process
being sensitive to water temperature and testing it before beginning the procedure
leaving the resident alone so they are motivated to care for themselves
being patient and calm and explaining what you are going to do before you do it -
ANSWER leaving the resident alone so they are motivated to care for themselves
, A resident in your care is suffering chest pains. Which of these is not a direction to
follow?
Call for help immediately.
Have the resident take small sips of water and place them in a downright position.
Offer support and reassurance.
Talk and act in a calm manner. - ANSWER Have the resident take small sips of water and
place them in a downright position.
All of these are ways to prevent pressures sores except ____.
avoiding wrinkles in sheets
providing extra blankets
changing positions regularly
changing soiled sheets quickly - ANSWER providing extra blankets
Which of these describes stage 4 of a decubitus ulcer?
open area with redness
open area with damage reaching to the bone, joint, or tendons
superficial ulcer that looks blackened or like a deep crater
redness on the skin - ANSWER open area with damage reaching to the bone, joint, or
tendons
Which medical term is often used for "burping, belching and passing gas"?
fascia
Questions with 100% Correct Answers
To obtain the most accurate patient weight, the nursing assistant should weigh the
patient ____.
directly after a meal
with two different scales
at the same time every day
3-4 hours after eating - ANSWER at the same time every day
A nursing assistant is instructed to take the oral temperature of a patient who just had a
cold drink. The patient's temperature should be taken ____.
immediately; a cold drink should not affect the reading of most oral thermometers
3-5 minutes after the drink was finished
15 minutes after the drink was finished
20-30 minutes after the drink was finished - ANSWER 15 minutes after the drink was
finished
A nursing assistant is caring for a patient with MRSA and is wearing a gown and gloves
whenever she provides the patient care. When she needs to go care for another patient,
she should dispose of her gown and gloves ____.
in the next patient's room before touching that patient
in the dirty utility room
in the hallway
in the current patient's room - ANSWER in the current patient's room
Another term for decubitus ulcer is ____.
pressure sore
,perforation
ulcerated tumor
ulcerated cyst - ANSWER pressure sore
When monitoring a client's temperature, which thermometer will provide the least
accurate reading?
rectal
oral
axillary
tympanic - ANSWER axillary
When transferring a resident from a wheelchair to stationary chair, the nursing assistant
should stand ____.
in front of the wheelchair
to the right side of the wheelchair
to the left of the side of the wheelchair
behind the wheelchair - ANSWER in front of the wheelchair
Which of these could be considered neglectful when assisting a resident with
showering?
respecting the fact that bathing and showering can be a scary activity for residents and
assuring them you will help them through the process
being sensitive to water temperature and testing it before beginning the procedure
leaving the resident alone so they are motivated to care for themselves
being patient and calm and explaining what you are going to do before you do it -
ANSWER leaving the resident alone so they are motivated to care for themselves
, A resident in your care is suffering chest pains. Which of these is not a direction to
follow?
Call for help immediately.
Have the resident take small sips of water and place them in a downright position.
Offer support and reassurance.
Talk and act in a calm manner. - ANSWER Have the resident take small sips of water and
place them in a downright position.
All of these are ways to prevent pressures sores except ____.
avoiding wrinkles in sheets
providing extra blankets
changing positions regularly
changing soiled sheets quickly - ANSWER providing extra blankets
Which of these describes stage 4 of a decubitus ulcer?
open area with redness
open area with damage reaching to the bone, joint, or tendons
superficial ulcer that looks blackened or like a deep crater
redness on the skin - ANSWER open area with damage reaching to the bone, joint, or
tendons
Which medical term is often used for "burping, belching and passing gas"?
fascia
