CNA - Basic Nursing Skills (Unit 2)
Ultimate Exam Pack – Real Questions with Perfect-Score Answers
When transferring a resident from a wheelchair to stationary chair, where should the nursing
assistant stand?
to the right side of the wheelchair
in front of the wheelchair
to the left of the side of the wheelchair
behind the wheelchair - The correct answer is:
in front of the wheelchair
Explanation:
Standing in front of the wheelchair is the most ergonomic way for the nursing assistant to pivot
a resident into a stationary chair. The other options are not as effective for allowing this.
Which of the following could be considered neglectful when assisting a resident with
showering?
Being sensitive to water temperature and testing it before beginning the procedure.
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 patient and calm and explaining what you are going to do before you do it.
Leaving the resident alone so they are motivated to care for themselves. - The correct
answer is:
Leaving the resident alone so they are motivated to care for themselves.
Explanation:
,Residents left alone in the shower could slip and fall and leaving a resident alone is considered
neglect. All of the other options show care for the patient and his/her rights.
A resident in your care is suffering chest pains. Which of the following is NOT a direction to
follow?
Offer support and reassurance.
Call for help immediately.
Have the resident take small sips of water and place them in a downright position.
Talk and act in a calm manner. - The correct answer is:
Have the resident take small sips of water and place them in a downright position.
Explanation:
Patients suffering chest pains should not have water or foods until they can be assessed by
other members of the healthcare team. A prone position is not appropriate for chest pains. All
of the other options are important in the treatment of your resident.
All of the following are ways to prevent pressures sores EXCEPT:
changing soiled sheets quickly
avoiding wrinkles in sheets
providing extra blankets
changing positions regularly - The correct answer is:
providing extra blankets
Explanation:
,Providing extra blankets will not necessarily help with pressure sores. The other options all
assist in pressure sore prevention.
Which of the following describes stage 4 of a decubitus ulcer?
Open area with damage reaching to the bone, joint or tendons.
Redness on the skin.
Superficial ulcer that looks blackened or like a deep crater.
Open area with redness. - The correct answer is:
Open area with damage reaching to the bone, joint or tendons.
Explanation:
Damage to the bone, joint or tendons signals stage 4; stage 1 being just redness, stage 2 being
both redness and an open sore, and stage 3 may indicate a blackened or crater-like appearance.
Which medical term is often used for, "Burping, belching and passing gas"?
Flatus.
Flank.
Fascia.
Familial. - The correct answer is:
Flatus.
Explanation:
The medical term for intestinal gas is Flatus. Familial is a condition more common in certain
families than the general population. Fascia is the medical term for a tissue lining under the
skin. Flank is used for a side of the back.
, Making a bed, whether occupied or unoccupied, should end with which of the following?
Moving the call light.
Adjusting the height of the bed.
Washing your hands.
Mitering the corners. - The correct answer is:
Washing your hands.
Explanation:
Hands should be washed after making the bed. The other options are part of the process but
not the last step.
Which of the following is least likely to contribute to skin tears?
Equipment.
Length of nails.
Length of hair.
Resident falls. - The correct answer is:
Length of hair.
Explanation:
The length of a resident or caregiver's hair is the least likely to cause a skin tear. The other
options are all considered common causes of skin tears for both the elderly and very young.
Which of the following treatments would be best to decrease swelling?
Ultimate Exam Pack – Real Questions with Perfect-Score Answers
When transferring a resident from a wheelchair to stationary chair, where should the nursing
assistant stand?
to the right side of the wheelchair
in front of the wheelchair
to the left of the side of the wheelchair
behind the wheelchair - The correct answer is:
in front of the wheelchair
Explanation:
Standing in front of the wheelchair is the most ergonomic way for the nursing assistant to pivot
a resident into a stationary chair. The other options are not as effective for allowing this.
Which of the following could be considered neglectful when assisting a resident with
showering?
Being sensitive to water temperature and testing it before beginning the procedure.
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 patient and calm and explaining what you are going to do before you do it.
Leaving the resident alone so they are motivated to care for themselves. - The correct
answer is:
Leaving the resident alone so they are motivated to care for themselves.
Explanation:
,Residents left alone in the shower could slip and fall and leaving a resident alone is considered
neglect. All of the other options show care for the patient and his/her rights.
A resident in your care is suffering chest pains. Which of the following is NOT a direction to
follow?
Offer support and reassurance.
Call for help immediately.
Have the resident take small sips of water and place them in a downright position.
Talk and act in a calm manner. - The correct answer is:
Have the resident take small sips of water and place them in a downright position.
Explanation:
Patients suffering chest pains should not have water or foods until they can be assessed by
other members of the healthcare team. A prone position is not appropriate for chest pains. All
of the other options are important in the treatment of your resident.
All of the following are ways to prevent pressures sores EXCEPT:
changing soiled sheets quickly
avoiding wrinkles in sheets
providing extra blankets
changing positions regularly - The correct answer is:
providing extra blankets
Explanation:
,Providing extra blankets will not necessarily help with pressure sores. The other options all
assist in pressure sore prevention.
Which of the following describes stage 4 of a decubitus ulcer?
Open area with damage reaching to the bone, joint or tendons.
Redness on the skin.
Superficial ulcer that looks blackened or like a deep crater.
Open area with redness. - The correct answer is:
Open area with damage reaching to the bone, joint or tendons.
Explanation:
Damage to the bone, joint or tendons signals stage 4; stage 1 being just redness, stage 2 being
both redness and an open sore, and stage 3 may indicate a blackened or crater-like appearance.
Which medical term is often used for, "Burping, belching and passing gas"?
Flatus.
Flank.
Fascia.
Familial. - The correct answer is:
Flatus.
Explanation:
The medical term for intestinal gas is Flatus. Familial is a condition more common in certain
families than the general population. Fascia is the medical term for a tissue lining under the
skin. Flank is used for a side of the back.
, Making a bed, whether occupied or unoccupied, should end with which of the following?
Moving the call light.
Adjusting the height of the bed.
Washing your hands.
Mitering the corners. - The correct answer is:
Washing your hands.
Explanation:
Hands should be washed after making the bed. The other options are part of the process but
not the last step.
Which of the following is least likely to contribute to skin tears?
Equipment.
Length of nails.
Length of hair.
Resident falls. - The correct answer is:
Length of hair.
Explanation:
The length of a resident or caregiver's hair is the least likely to cause a skin tear. The other
options are all considered common causes of skin tears for both the elderly and very young.
Which of the following treatments would be best to decrease swelling?
