CNA FINAL EXAM REVIEW 100 QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS UPDATED 2025
What is one important reason why bed linens should remain wrinkle-free? - ANSWER To help
keep the skin healthy and prevent pressure ulcers
What is the term for a device that replaces a missing body part? - ANSWER Prosthesis
Exercises that put each joint through its full arc of motion are called - ANSWER Range of motion
Which of the following is the correct way to remove a gown? - ANSWER Unfasten gown at neck
and waist and roll the dirty side in while holding gown away from the body.
How many times can disposable gloves be worn before being discarded? - ANSWER One time
To best communicate with a visually impaired resident, the NA should - ANSWER Identify herself
when she enters the room
The best way for an NA to provide foot care for a diabetic resident is to - ANSWER Observe the
feet regularly for signs of sores or infection
If a resident starts to fall, the best thing an NA can do is to - ANSWER Widen her stance and
bring the resident's body close to her
An NA should use friction for at least _____ seconds when washing her hands. - ANSWER 20
Which of the following is a term for a legal document that designates what kind of care a person
wants if he is unable to make that decision himself? - ANSWER Advance directive
,Which temperature site is generally considered to be the most accurate? - ANSWER Rectum
(rectal)
Which of the following tasks is outside the scope of practice for an NA? - ANSWER Prescribing a
new medication
How should the NA respond if a resident tries to give him a gift? - ANSWER The NA should
refuse the gift but say thank you.
What does the term empathy mean? - ANSWER Empathy means being able to identify with the
feelings of others.
To monitor a resident's pulse rate, the NA will most commonly check the ___ pulse. - ANSWER
Radial
Slapping, shoving, and rough handling are all considered to be a type of _________ - ANSWER
Physical abuse
With which of the following people may an NA share a resident's medical information? -
ANSWER Resident's doctor
Which of the following sentences is an example of a fact? - ANSWER Mr. Gomez ate half of his
scrambled egg.
Which is/are the most essential nutrient(s) for life? - ANSWER Water
Objective information is - ANSWER Information collected using the senses
, Which of the following statements is true of documentation? - ANSWER NAs should document
care right after it has been done.
Standard Precautions should be practiced - ANSWER On every single person in the NA's care
Which of the following statements is true of handwashing? - ANSWER An NA should wash her
hands before and after touching a resident.
Using proper body mechanics includes - ANSWER Standing with the legs shoulder-width apart
What is one of the first signs that a pressure ulcer is forming? - ANSWER Discoloration of the
skin
Which of the following is an example of a physical need? - ANSWER Food
Which of the following remarks is a cliché? - ANSWER "It will all work out in the end."
In which type of environment do microorganisms grow best? - ANSWER Dark
An axillary temperature is measured - ANSWER In the armpit
If a resident has just had a glass of iced tea, how long should the NA wait before measuring the
resident's temperature via the oral method? - ANSWER 10 to 20 minutes
Which of the following abbreviations means nothing by mouth? - ANSWER NPO
ANSWERS UPDATED 2025
What is one important reason why bed linens should remain wrinkle-free? - ANSWER To help
keep the skin healthy and prevent pressure ulcers
What is the term for a device that replaces a missing body part? - ANSWER Prosthesis
Exercises that put each joint through its full arc of motion are called - ANSWER Range of motion
Which of the following is the correct way to remove a gown? - ANSWER Unfasten gown at neck
and waist and roll the dirty side in while holding gown away from the body.
How many times can disposable gloves be worn before being discarded? - ANSWER One time
To best communicate with a visually impaired resident, the NA should - ANSWER Identify herself
when she enters the room
The best way for an NA to provide foot care for a diabetic resident is to - ANSWER Observe the
feet regularly for signs of sores or infection
If a resident starts to fall, the best thing an NA can do is to - ANSWER Widen her stance and
bring the resident's body close to her
An NA should use friction for at least _____ seconds when washing her hands. - ANSWER 20
Which of the following is a term for a legal document that designates what kind of care a person
wants if he is unable to make that decision himself? - ANSWER Advance directive
,Which temperature site is generally considered to be the most accurate? - ANSWER Rectum
(rectal)
Which of the following tasks is outside the scope of practice for an NA? - ANSWER Prescribing a
new medication
How should the NA respond if a resident tries to give him a gift? - ANSWER The NA should
refuse the gift but say thank you.
What does the term empathy mean? - ANSWER Empathy means being able to identify with the
feelings of others.
To monitor a resident's pulse rate, the NA will most commonly check the ___ pulse. - ANSWER
Radial
Slapping, shoving, and rough handling are all considered to be a type of _________ - ANSWER
Physical abuse
With which of the following people may an NA share a resident's medical information? -
ANSWER Resident's doctor
Which of the following sentences is an example of a fact? - ANSWER Mr. Gomez ate half of his
scrambled egg.
Which is/are the most essential nutrient(s) for life? - ANSWER Water
Objective information is - ANSWER Information collected using the senses
, Which of the following statements is true of documentation? - ANSWER NAs should document
care right after it has been done.
Standard Precautions should be practiced - ANSWER On every single person in the NA's care
Which of the following statements is true of handwashing? - ANSWER An NA should wash her
hands before and after touching a resident.
Using proper body mechanics includes - ANSWER Standing with the legs shoulder-width apart
What is one of the first signs that a pressure ulcer is forming? - ANSWER Discoloration of the
skin
Which of the following is an example of a physical need? - ANSWER Food
Which of the following remarks is a cliché? - ANSWER "It will all work out in the end."
In which type of environment do microorganisms grow best? - ANSWER Dark
An axillary temperature is measured - ANSWER In the armpit
If a resident has just had a glass of iced tea, how long should the NA wait before measuring the
resident's temperature via the oral method? - ANSWER 10 to 20 minutes
Which of the following abbreviations means nothing by mouth? - ANSWER NPO
