CNA State Exam Review Questions
Active range of motion exercises are prescribed to prevent - answers loss of joint
motion.
When transporting and moving residents, a nurse assistant can protect himself or
herself from injury by using - answers good body mechanics.
When a nurse assistant obtains a blood pressure reading of 160/110; what is the best
action? - answers Report the reading to the supervisor
A nurse assistant counts 7 respirations for 30 seconds and record the respirations as -
answers 14
Spending time talking with residents is a good way: - answers to provide social
interaction.
A nurse assistant wears gloves when collecting a specimen to: - answers protect nurse
aide.
In the resident's room, privacy for the resident may be provided by: - answers drawing
curtains around bed.
When a resident has trouble hearing, the nurse assistant may communicate best by: -
answers facing the resident while talking
What will occur in long-term care facilities when the resident presses the signal button
beside his/her bed? - answers A light above the door to the resident's room will light up.
When a resident experiences a seizure, the nurse assistant's primary concern should be
to: - answers protect the resident's head
When a nurse assistant is working with a resident on maintaining his/her thinking
abilities, typically the orientation program begins each morning by: - answers telling the
date and time to the resident.
When preparing to give a tub bath to a resident, the water in the tub should be: -
answers 100 - 105 degrees Fahrenheit
When checking a resident's general/therapeutic diet documentation, the nurse assistant
sees the abbreviation NPO. The resident would be allowed: - answers nothing by
mouth.
, When a nurse assistant is instructed to position a resident in bed, the nurse assistant
must make sure he/she uses: - answers proper body mechanics
A nurse assistant has been assigned to assist an incontinent resident with bladder
training. During the bladder training period the nurse assistant should: - answers offer
fluids frequently and ensure that the resident eats a well-balanced diet
The most important reason for a nurse assistant to follow all state and federal
regulations while working in a long-term care setting is because: - answers regulations
are designed to protect the resident's health and ensure quality of care.
The nurse assistant is cleaning a resident's unit when a family member arrives to visit
the resident. Why is it important that the nurse assistant finishes the task that he/she is
doing and exit the room as soon as possible? - answers Because the resident has the
right to immediate and private access to family and friends.
A resident's care plan calls for a weekly visit from a physical therapist. The primary
responsibility of the physical therapist is to help the resident with: - answers regaining
strength and mobility.
When a nurse assistant has been assigned to wash a resident's hair, the nurse
assistant should: - answers protect the resident's eyes.
When should the nurse assistant trim the resident's fingernails? - answers After soaking
the resident's hands.
When a nurse assistant is instructed to place a resident into a supine position, the nurse
assistant would place the resident lying on his/her: - answers back.
Passive range of motion exercises are ordered for residents who: - answers cannot
exercise by themselves.
Which area on the resident should the nurse assistant clean last when giving a resident
a complete bed bath? - answers Perineal (genital) area
When a nurse assistant uses a standing pivot transfer to assist a resident with a left
side weakness from the bed to a wheelchair, the best place for the nurse assistant to
stand is: - answers in front and to the left side of the resident.
When a nurse assistant is instructed to provide oral hygiene to an unconscious resident,
the nurse assistant should clean the oral cavity using a: - answers sponge-tipped
applicator.
What is the best way for a nurse assistant to verify a patient's identity when distributing
food trays? - answers Check the resident's I.D. bracelet information
Active range of motion exercises are prescribed to prevent - answers loss of joint
motion.
When transporting and moving residents, a nurse assistant can protect himself or
herself from injury by using - answers good body mechanics.
When a nurse assistant obtains a blood pressure reading of 160/110; what is the best
action? - answers Report the reading to the supervisor
A nurse assistant counts 7 respirations for 30 seconds and record the respirations as -
answers 14
Spending time talking with residents is a good way: - answers to provide social
interaction.
A nurse assistant wears gloves when collecting a specimen to: - answers protect nurse
aide.
In the resident's room, privacy for the resident may be provided by: - answers drawing
curtains around bed.
When a resident has trouble hearing, the nurse assistant may communicate best by: -
answers facing the resident while talking
What will occur in long-term care facilities when the resident presses the signal button
beside his/her bed? - answers A light above the door to the resident's room will light up.
When a resident experiences a seizure, the nurse assistant's primary concern should be
to: - answers protect the resident's head
When a nurse assistant is working with a resident on maintaining his/her thinking
abilities, typically the orientation program begins each morning by: - answers telling the
date and time to the resident.
When preparing to give a tub bath to a resident, the water in the tub should be: -
answers 100 - 105 degrees Fahrenheit
When checking a resident's general/therapeutic diet documentation, the nurse assistant
sees the abbreviation NPO. The resident would be allowed: - answers nothing by
mouth.
, When a nurse assistant is instructed to position a resident in bed, the nurse assistant
must make sure he/she uses: - answers proper body mechanics
A nurse assistant has been assigned to assist an incontinent resident with bladder
training. During the bladder training period the nurse assistant should: - answers offer
fluids frequently and ensure that the resident eats a well-balanced diet
The most important reason for a nurse assistant to follow all state and federal
regulations while working in a long-term care setting is because: - answers regulations
are designed to protect the resident's health and ensure quality of care.
The nurse assistant is cleaning a resident's unit when a family member arrives to visit
the resident. Why is it important that the nurse assistant finishes the task that he/she is
doing and exit the room as soon as possible? - answers Because the resident has the
right to immediate and private access to family and friends.
A resident's care plan calls for a weekly visit from a physical therapist. The primary
responsibility of the physical therapist is to help the resident with: - answers regaining
strength and mobility.
When a nurse assistant has been assigned to wash a resident's hair, the nurse
assistant should: - answers protect the resident's eyes.
When should the nurse assistant trim the resident's fingernails? - answers After soaking
the resident's hands.
When a nurse assistant is instructed to place a resident into a supine position, the nurse
assistant would place the resident lying on his/her: - answers back.
Passive range of motion exercises are ordered for residents who: - answers cannot
exercise by themselves.
Which area on the resident should the nurse assistant clean last when giving a resident
a complete bed bath? - answers Perineal (genital) area
When a nurse assistant uses a standing pivot transfer to assist a resident with a left
side weakness from the bed to a wheelchair, the best place for the nurse assistant to
stand is: - answers in front and to the left side of the resident.
When a nurse assistant is instructed to provide oral hygiene to an unconscious resident,
the nurse assistant should clean the oral cavity using a: - answers sponge-tipped
applicator.
What is the best way for a nurse assistant to verify a patient's identity when distributing
food trays? - answers Check the resident's I.D. bracelet information
