CNA STATE FINAL EXAM 2024
ACTUAL EXAM 2 VERSIONS (VERSION
A AND B) COMPLETE 400 QUESTIONS
WITH DETAILED VERIFIED ANSWERS
(100% CORRECT ANSWERS)
/ALREADY GRADED A+
"You have a 70-year-old patient that is usually pleasant and easy going. Today she has cognitive delays, is
hitting and kicking, and does not know who the staff are. Which condition is the patient likely
experiencing? - CORRECT ANSWER=> urinary tract infection"
"You are assisting a diabetic patient with eating and he only finished 25% of his meal. What should you
do? - CORRECT ANSWER=> report this to the nurse in charge"
"You have been busy during your 12 hour shift and haven't been able to empty your patient's Foley bag.
You go in right before your shift is over to document output. What output amount would bring caution? -
CORRECT ANSWER=> 350ml"
"You have a patient experiencing the end of life. What would you expect the plan of care to include? -
CORRECT ANSWER=> ways to provide optimal comfort to the patient and family"
"Which of the following represents the correct selection of size for a blood pressure cuff? - CORRECT
ANSWER=> The width of the cuff is approximately 40% of the circumference of the arm"
"The resident refuses to eat vegetables with meals or as snacks. The CNA should: - CORRECT
ANSWER=> Notify the nurse so their nutritional status can be evaluated."
"The Certified Nursing Assistant is aware that the resident sleeping more than usual, lack of interest in
once-loved activities, and withdrawal from family and friends can be a sign of what condition? -
CORRECT ANSWER=> depression"
"Which of the following interventions should the CNA use to promote skin integrity? - CORRECT
ANSWER=> Pad bony prominences when in bed"
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,"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? - CORRECT ANSWER=> prevent skin
breakdown"
"You have an infant that you are caring for on your unit. What is the MOST accurate way to retrieve a
temperature on this patient? - CORRECT ANSWER=> rectally"
"If asked to sign a resident's will, the CNA should: - CORRECT ANSWER=> decline and notify the nurse"
"You are performing CPR with a second rescuer available to you. You are performing chest compressions.
The second rescuer is giving oxygen via bag and mask. At what rate should CPR be performed? -
CORRECT ANSWER=> 30:2"
"You have a resident that has specific religious beliefs and has asked the kitchen to not send certain
items on her tray. Upon delivering her tray the resident tells you that she cannot eat this tray because of
her religious beliefs. As the CNA, what is your next step? - CORRECT ANSWER=> Take the tray out,
contact the nurse in charge, and assure her that you will be back shortly with a tray that fits her religious
beliefs."
"You are turning a patient during your rounds. What is the best way to ensure you do not pull the Foley
catheter out? - CORRECT ANSWER=> Ensure that the catheter is secured to the inner thigh"
"The patient that is bed bound is at risk for which of the following? - CORRECT ANSWER=> atrophy"
"Upon finding some unlabeled pills in a nightstand, the CNA should - CORRECT ANSWER=> Notify the
nurse immediately."
"When a resident is acting out or having behavioral disturbances, the Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) is
aware of what action should be taken first? - CORRECT ANSWER=> Provide for patient and staff safety"
"You assess your patient and he has a fever of 102.1, HR 101, RR 22. The patient appears sweaty. He
most likely has what? - CORRECT ANSWER=> an infection"
"You are performing CPR on an adult patient. At what rate should you use to properly provide CPR? -
CORRECT ANSWER=> 100-120 compressions per minute"
"What is the proper measurement for measuring bodily fluids? - CORRECT ANSWER=> milliliters"
"A resident wants a copy of their medical records. The CNA should - CORRECT ANSWER=> Provide the
record release forms and advise the supervisor."
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, "You as the CNA see a nurse give a patient milk, which the patient is allergic to. This nurse has been
made aware of the patient's allergy multiple times and has been asked to stop giving the patient milk on
several occasions. What is your next step? - CORRECT ANSWER=> telling your nursing supervisor"
"Which is the BEST way to take an apical pulse? - CORRECT ANSWER=> To the left of the sternum at
the 5th intercostal space at the midclavicular line"
"Two unmarried residents are cuddling in a common area. The CNA should: - CORRECT ANSWER=>
Allow them to enjoy each other's company."
"The CNA is assisting a client who is on swallowing precautions after a cerebral vascular accident. Which
of the following should be incorporated into the plan of care for this client? - CORRECT ANSWER=>
Client should not be left unattended when eating"
"Which of the following should be included when beginning to reposition a patient higher in the bed? -
CORRECT ANSWER=> lower the head of the bed"
"You have a patient that has incontinence who wears briefs. What is necessary for patients with stress
incontinence? - CORRECT ANSWER=> Frequent toileting breaks throughout the day"
"A resident's family member provided them with a pornographic magazine. The CNA should: - CORRECT
ANSWER=> Ask them to keep it in their room to avoid offending others."
"You are performing CPR on an adult patient. What is the correct depth per compression you should
use? - CORRECT ANSWER=> 2 inches"
"Contact precautions include what? - CORRECT ANSWER=> gloves, gown"
"You have a patient that has recently been to his oncologist. The oncologist informed the patient's
daughter that the patient's cancer is back. The daughter informs you of this but asks you not to tell the
patient. How would you approach this situation? - CORRECT ANSWER=> Encourage the daughter to
inform the patient of the diagnosis because the patient has a right to know"
"Seniors like to make their own decisions and can do so unless they are cognitively declining. The
Certified Nursing Assistant is aware that one of the best ways to respect the resident's decisions is to do
what? - CORRECT ANSWER=> actively listen to the residents"
"You have a patient who is sweating, has a low heart rate, fruity smelling breath, and can barely speak to
you. What is the next step you would take? - CORRECT ANSWER=> obtain a POC glucose"
"A CNA is asked by another CNA to help get a resident up from the floor but is not told what happened.
The CNA should: - CORRECT ANSWER=> Help the other CNA report the event to a supervisor."
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ACTUAL EXAM 2 VERSIONS (VERSION
A AND B) COMPLETE 400 QUESTIONS
WITH DETAILED VERIFIED ANSWERS
(100% CORRECT ANSWERS)
/ALREADY GRADED A+
"You have a 70-year-old patient that is usually pleasant and easy going. Today she has cognitive delays, is
hitting and kicking, and does not know who the staff are. Which condition is the patient likely
experiencing? - CORRECT ANSWER=> urinary tract infection"
"You are assisting a diabetic patient with eating and he only finished 25% of his meal. What should you
do? - CORRECT ANSWER=> report this to the nurse in charge"
"You have been busy during your 12 hour shift and haven't been able to empty your patient's Foley bag.
You go in right before your shift is over to document output. What output amount would bring caution? -
CORRECT ANSWER=> 350ml"
"You have a patient experiencing the end of life. What would you expect the plan of care to include? -
CORRECT ANSWER=> ways to provide optimal comfort to the patient and family"
"Which of the following represents the correct selection of size for a blood pressure cuff? - CORRECT
ANSWER=> The width of the cuff is approximately 40% of the circumference of the arm"
"The resident refuses to eat vegetables with meals or as snacks. The CNA should: - CORRECT
ANSWER=> Notify the nurse so their nutritional status can be evaluated."
"The Certified Nursing Assistant is aware that the resident sleeping more than usual, lack of interest in
once-loved activities, and withdrawal from family and friends can be a sign of what condition? -
CORRECT ANSWER=> depression"
"Which of the following interventions should the CNA use to promote skin integrity? - CORRECT
ANSWER=> Pad bony prominences when in bed"
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,"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? - CORRECT ANSWER=> prevent skin
breakdown"
"You have an infant that you are caring for on your unit. What is the MOST accurate way to retrieve a
temperature on this patient? - CORRECT ANSWER=> rectally"
"If asked to sign a resident's will, the CNA should: - CORRECT ANSWER=> decline and notify the nurse"
"You are performing CPR with a second rescuer available to you. You are performing chest compressions.
The second rescuer is giving oxygen via bag and mask. At what rate should CPR be performed? -
CORRECT ANSWER=> 30:2"
"You have a resident that has specific religious beliefs and has asked the kitchen to not send certain
items on her tray. Upon delivering her tray the resident tells you that she cannot eat this tray because of
her religious beliefs. As the CNA, what is your next step? - CORRECT ANSWER=> Take the tray out,
contact the nurse in charge, and assure her that you will be back shortly with a tray that fits her religious
beliefs."
"You are turning a patient during your rounds. What is the best way to ensure you do not pull the Foley
catheter out? - CORRECT ANSWER=> Ensure that the catheter is secured to the inner thigh"
"The patient that is bed bound is at risk for which of the following? - CORRECT ANSWER=> atrophy"
"Upon finding some unlabeled pills in a nightstand, the CNA should - CORRECT ANSWER=> Notify the
nurse immediately."
"When a resident is acting out or having behavioral disturbances, the Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) is
aware of what action should be taken first? - CORRECT ANSWER=> Provide for patient and staff safety"
"You assess your patient and he has a fever of 102.1, HR 101, RR 22. The patient appears sweaty. He
most likely has what? - CORRECT ANSWER=> an infection"
"You are performing CPR on an adult patient. At what rate should you use to properly provide CPR? -
CORRECT ANSWER=> 100-120 compressions per minute"
"What is the proper measurement for measuring bodily fluids? - CORRECT ANSWER=> milliliters"
"A resident wants a copy of their medical records. The CNA should - CORRECT ANSWER=> Provide the
record release forms and advise the supervisor."
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, "You as the CNA see a nurse give a patient milk, which the patient is allergic to. This nurse has been
made aware of the patient's allergy multiple times and has been asked to stop giving the patient milk on
several occasions. What is your next step? - CORRECT ANSWER=> telling your nursing supervisor"
"Which is the BEST way to take an apical pulse? - CORRECT ANSWER=> To the left of the sternum at
the 5th intercostal space at the midclavicular line"
"Two unmarried residents are cuddling in a common area. The CNA should: - CORRECT ANSWER=>
Allow them to enjoy each other's company."
"The CNA is assisting a client who is on swallowing precautions after a cerebral vascular accident. Which
of the following should be incorporated into the plan of care for this client? - CORRECT ANSWER=>
Client should not be left unattended when eating"
"Which of the following should be included when beginning to reposition a patient higher in the bed? -
CORRECT ANSWER=> lower the head of the bed"
"You have a patient that has incontinence who wears briefs. What is necessary for patients with stress
incontinence? - CORRECT ANSWER=> Frequent toileting breaks throughout the day"
"A resident's family member provided them with a pornographic magazine. The CNA should: - CORRECT
ANSWER=> Ask them to keep it in their room to avoid offending others."
"You are performing CPR on an adult patient. What is the correct depth per compression you should
use? - CORRECT ANSWER=> 2 inches"
"Contact precautions include what? - CORRECT ANSWER=> gloves, gown"
"You have a patient that has recently been to his oncologist. The oncologist informed the patient's
daughter that the patient's cancer is back. The daughter informs you of this but asks you not to tell the
patient. How would you approach this situation? - CORRECT ANSWER=> Encourage the daughter to
inform the patient of the diagnosis because the patient has a right to know"
"Seniors like to make their own decisions and can do so unless they are cognitively declining. The
Certified Nursing Assistant is aware that one of the best ways to respect the resident's decisions is to do
what? - CORRECT ANSWER=> actively listen to the residents"
"You have a patient who is sweating, has a low heart rate, fruity smelling breath, and can barely speak to
you. What is the next step you would take? - CORRECT ANSWER=> obtain a POC glucose"
"A CNA is asked by another CNA to help get a resident up from the floor but is not told what happened.
The CNA should: - CORRECT ANSWER=> Help the other CNA report the event to a supervisor."
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