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CNA Written Exam ALL QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
ANSWERS LATEST UPDATE THIS YEAR NEW!!
QUESTION: One way for a nursing assistant to communicate effectively with a visually-impaired
resident is to:
Speak as little as possible while providing care
Use the face of an imaginary clock to explain the position of objects
Wait until the resident speaks to her before identifying herself
Touch the resident on the arm before identifying herself to let her know the NA is there -
ANSWER-Use the face of an imaginary clock to explain the position objects
QUESTION: When communicating with a resident who has a functional barrier, the nursing
assistant should:
Insist that the resident speak
Insert the tracheostomy tube before the resident speaks
Give the resident time to speak
Remove oxygen before the resident speaks - ANSWER-Give the resident time to speak
QUESTION: When is it appropriate for a nursing assistant to hit a resident?
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When a resident threatens the nursing assistant or others
When a resident is uncooperative during care
When a resident hits the nursing assistant first
Never - ANSWER-Never
QUESTION: Which of the following would be the best response by a nursing assistant when a
resident becomes angry?
The NA can joke with the resident to make him laugh
The NA can share some of her personal problems with the resident to distract him
The NA can listen closely to the resident to try to find out what caused the anger
The NA can offer suggestions on how the resident can leave the facility - ANSWER-The NA can
listen closely to the resident to try to find out what caused the anger
QUESTION: Which of the following is an example of inappropriate sexual behavior?
A resident touching his genitals in the hallway
A male resident holding hands with another male resident
A resident noticeably flirting with another resident
Two residents hugging each other for a long time - ANSWER-A resident touching his genitals in
the hallway
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QUESTION: While distributing meal trays, Brenda gives the wrong meal to a resident who has
diabetes. She says that the resident distracted her by complaining about the food. Which
defense mechanism is she using?
Repression
Rationalization
Projection
Denial - ANSWER-Rationalization
QUESTION: ________ care involves the whole person, including his or her physical, social,
emotional, and spiritual needs.
Holographic
Hieroglyphic
Holistic
Histrionic - ANSWER-Holistic
A person in a coma may still be able to:
Hear
Walk
Speak
See - ANSWER-Hear
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QUESTION: A resident in a persistent vegetative state (PVS):
Will never open his eyes
Can cry occasionally
May have some facial movements
Might laugh at funny television shows - ANSWER-May have some facial movements
QUESTION: A resident refuses to believe his roommate has died. He continues to talk to staff
members and family and friends as if the roommate were still alive. Which defense mechanism
is this example illustrating?
Displacement
Projection
Denial
Repression - ANSWER-Denial
QUESTION: A resident who is disoriented might not be able to correctly identify the following:
The location of the emergency cart on the unit
The linen company the facility utilizes
The current season of the year
The car the administrator drives - ANSWER-The current season of the year
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CNA Written Exam ALL QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
ANSWERS LATEST UPDATE THIS YEAR NEW!!
QUESTION: One way for a nursing assistant to communicate effectively with a visually-impaired
resident is to:
Speak as little as possible while providing care
Use the face of an imaginary clock to explain the position of objects
Wait until the resident speaks to her before identifying herself
Touch the resident on the arm before identifying herself to let her know the NA is there -
ANSWER-Use the face of an imaginary clock to explain the position objects
QUESTION: When communicating with a resident who has a functional barrier, the nursing
assistant should:
Insist that the resident speak
Insert the tracheostomy tube before the resident speaks
Give the resident time to speak
Remove oxygen before the resident speaks - ANSWER-Give the resident time to speak
QUESTION: When is it appropriate for a nursing assistant to hit a resident?
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When a resident threatens the nursing assistant or others
When a resident is uncooperative during care
When a resident hits the nursing assistant first
Never - ANSWER-Never
QUESTION: Which of the following would be the best response by a nursing assistant when a
resident becomes angry?
The NA can joke with the resident to make him laugh
The NA can share some of her personal problems with the resident to distract him
The NA can listen closely to the resident to try to find out what caused the anger
The NA can offer suggestions on how the resident can leave the facility - ANSWER-The NA can
listen closely to the resident to try to find out what caused the anger
QUESTION: Which of the following is an example of inappropriate sexual behavior?
A resident touching his genitals in the hallway
A male resident holding hands with another male resident
A resident noticeably flirting with another resident
Two residents hugging each other for a long time - ANSWER-A resident touching his genitals in
the hallway
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QUESTION: While distributing meal trays, Brenda gives the wrong meal to a resident who has
diabetes. She says that the resident distracted her by complaining about the food. Which
defense mechanism is she using?
Repression
Rationalization
Projection
Denial - ANSWER-Rationalization
QUESTION: ________ care involves the whole person, including his or her physical, social,
emotional, and spiritual needs.
Holographic
Hieroglyphic
Holistic
Histrionic - ANSWER-Holistic
A person in a coma may still be able to:
Hear
Walk
Speak
See - ANSWER-Hear
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QUESTION: A resident in a persistent vegetative state (PVS):
Will never open his eyes
Can cry occasionally
May have some facial movements
Might laugh at funny television shows - ANSWER-May have some facial movements
QUESTION: A resident refuses to believe his roommate has died. He continues to talk to staff
members and family and friends as if the roommate were still alive. Which defense mechanism
is this example illustrating?
Displacement
Projection
Denial
Repression - ANSWER-Denial
QUESTION: A resident who is disoriented might not be able to correctly identify the following:
The location of the emergency cart on the unit
The linen company the facility utilizes
The current season of the year
The car the administrator drives - ANSWER-The current season of the year
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