CNA PRACTICE TEST 2025
HEADMASTER
ANSWER ALL QUESTIONS IN THIS SECTION
QUESTION 1
d) In hospice care, life-saving measures are taken to prolong life. - ANSWERS-
What is the main difference between palliative care and hospice care?
a) In hospice care, the focus of support is the family.
b) In palliative care, treatment of the disease may continue.
c) In palliative care, the person always remains at home.
d) In hospice care, life-saving measures are taken to prolong life.
QUESTION 2
Palliative Care - ANSWERS-________ ________ is care that involves relieving or
reducing the intensity of uncomfortable symptoms without producing a cure.
QUESTION 3
d) Is close to death. - ANSWERS-Cheyne-Stokes respirations (increased
respirations, labored breathing, periods of apnea) occur in a client who:
a) Has a history of chronic respiratory issues.
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b) Is unconscious.
c) Is recovering from an asthma attack.
d) Is close to death.
QUESTION 4
a) Tell the client to breathe as slowly and deeply as possible. - ANSWERS-A client
in the day room is having a panic attack. The nursing assistant should:
a) Tell the client to breathe as slowly and deeply as possible.
b) Have the client talk about the panic attack.
c) Encourage the client to verbalize their feelings.
d) Ask the client about the cause of the panic attack.
QUESTION 5
c) Provide re-assurance and explanations about care. - ANSWERS-Hearing is one
of the last functions lost, so it is important to:
a) Ask the person questions while giving care.
b) Talk in a loud voice so the person can hear you.
c) Provide re-assurance and explanations about care.
d) Ask the family to be quiet so they do not disturb.
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QUESTION 6
d) Semi-Fowler's position - ANSWERS-Because of breathing difficulties, the
dying person is generally more comfortable in the?
a) Supine position
b) Trendelenburg's position
c) Prone position
d) Semi-Fowler's position
QUESTION 7
c) Allow participation in care to promote a sense of independence. - ANSWERS-
Which of the following is a key part of care when administering a bath to a
resident?
a) Clean the perineal area of a patient before assisting them to clean their face.
b) Use cool water when bathing the patient to promote better circulation.
c) Allow participation in care to promote a sense of independence.
d) Perform all care for the resident in order to conserve their energy.
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HEADMASTER
ANSWER ALL QUESTIONS IN THIS SECTION
QUESTION 1
d) In hospice care, life-saving measures are taken to prolong life. - ANSWERS-
What is the main difference between palliative care and hospice care?
a) In hospice care, the focus of support is the family.
b) In palliative care, treatment of the disease may continue.
c) In palliative care, the person always remains at home.
d) In hospice care, life-saving measures are taken to prolong life.
QUESTION 2
Palliative Care - ANSWERS-________ ________ is care that involves relieving or
reducing the intensity of uncomfortable symptoms without producing a cure.
QUESTION 3
d) Is close to death. - ANSWERS-Cheyne-Stokes respirations (increased
respirations, labored breathing, periods of apnea) occur in a client who:
a) Has a history of chronic respiratory issues.
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b) Is unconscious.
c) Is recovering from an asthma attack.
d) Is close to death.
QUESTION 4
a) Tell the client to breathe as slowly and deeply as possible. - ANSWERS-A client
in the day room is having a panic attack. The nursing assistant should:
a) Tell the client to breathe as slowly and deeply as possible.
b) Have the client talk about the panic attack.
c) Encourage the client to verbalize their feelings.
d) Ask the client about the cause of the panic attack.
QUESTION 5
c) Provide re-assurance and explanations about care. - ANSWERS-Hearing is one
of the last functions lost, so it is important to:
a) Ask the person questions while giving care.
b) Talk in a loud voice so the person can hear you.
c) Provide re-assurance and explanations about care.
d) Ask the family to be quiet so they do not disturb.
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QUESTION 6
d) Semi-Fowler's position - ANSWERS-Because of breathing difficulties, the
dying person is generally more comfortable in the?
a) Supine position
b) Trendelenburg's position
c) Prone position
d) Semi-Fowler's position
QUESTION 7
c) Allow participation in care to promote a sense of independence. - ANSWERS-
Which of the following is a key part of care when administering a bath to a
resident?
a) Clean the perineal area of a patient before assisting them to clean their face.
b) Use cool water when bathing the patient to promote better circulation.
c) Allow participation in care to promote a sense of independence.
d) Perform all care for the resident in order to conserve their energy.
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