CNA Practice Exam Test Questions and Answers Graded A+
What is one important reason why the bed ANSWER -rehabilitation
should remain wrinkle-free? - ANSWER -to
help keep the skin healthy and prevent pressure
sores If an activity is not listed on the care plan, what is
the responsibility of a NA? - ANSWER -The
NA should not perform the activity if it is not listed
What is the term for a device that replaces a on the care plan.
missing body pat? - ANSWER -prosthesis
Restraints can be applied: - ANSWER -only
To convert four ounces of water to milliters (ml or with a doctor's orders
mL), the nurse assistant should multiply four by: -
ANSWER -30
Generally, the last sense to leave a dying person
is the sense of - ANSWER -hearing
Which of the following healthcare settings is for
people who will die in six months? -
ANSWER -hospice What is a normal range of a blood pressure? -
ANSWER -varies 119/75 is an example
Which of the following abbreviations means
"nothing by mouth"? - ANSWER -NPO Incontinence may be caused by: -
ANSWER -nervous system diseases
Exercises that put each joint through its full arc of
motion are called: - ANSWER -range of Standing with the legs shoulder-width apart is
motion using - ANSWER -good body mechanics
What is the medical term for high blood Aftr an amputation, a resident may experience
pressure? - ANSWER -hypertension phantom sensation. Phantom sensation is -
ANSWER -pain or sensation caused by
remaining nerve endings
What is a task that is outside the scope of
practice for an NA? - ANSWER -inserting
tubes into a resident's body How should a fracture pan be positioned? -
ANSWER -with the handle toward the foot
of the bed
Standard Precautions should be practiced -
ANSWER -on every single person in your
care What does palliative care involve? -
ANSWER -pain relief and comfort
Which kind of care helps restore a resident to the
highest level of functioning possible? - Nursing assistants do not usually perform
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procedures that require - ANSWER -sterile
technique Which of the following is true of Transmission-
Based Precautions? - ANSWER -they are
practiced in addition to Standard Precautions
Insulin reaction can be caused by -
ANSWER -too little food
What can nursing assistants do in regards to
IVs? - ANSWER -Nursing assistants will
Which of the following is a requirement of observe the IV site for problems
OBRA? - ANSWER -nursing assistants
must have at least 75 hours of training
Passive range of motion exercises are done -
ANSWER -when a resident cannot move on
What is a good way for a nursing assistant to her own
care for a mentally ill resident? -
ANSWER -support the resident and his or
her family and friends Which of the following is used when documenting
the amount of fluid a resident drinks? -
ANSWER -milliters
When should sheets be changed? -
ANSWER -whenever they are soiled,
wrinkled, or damp When encountering a fire, a nursing assistant
should first - ANSWER -remove resident
from danger
What does the chain of command do? -
ANSWER -describes the line of authority
What is a common "cliche"? - ANSWER -It
will all work out in the end.
What is a good way for a nursing assistant to
respond to inappropriate sexual behavior? -
ANSWER -take the resident to a private What member of the care team might help a
area resident learn to use adaptive devices for eating
or dressing? - ANSWER -occupational
therapist
What should a nursing assistant do if she
suspects a resident is being abused? -
ANSWER -she should report it to the nurse A way to prevent aspiration during oral care of
immediately and let him/her handle it from there unconscious residents include: - ANSWER -
using as little liquid as possible when giving oral
care
What is one good way a nursing assistant can
assist residents with normal changes of aging
related to the urinary system? - ANSWER - Providing privacy while giving care is a patient's -
offer frequent trips to the bathroom ANSWER -legal right
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What is one important reason why the bed ANSWER -rehabilitation
should remain wrinkle-free? - ANSWER -to
help keep the skin healthy and prevent pressure
sores If an activity is not listed on the care plan, what is
the responsibility of a NA? - ANSWER -The
NA should not perform the activity if it is not listed
What is the term for a device that replaces a on the care plan.
missing body pat? - ANSWER -prosthesis
Restraints can be applied: - ANSWER -only
To convert four ounces of water to milliters (ml or with a doctor's orders
mL), the nurse assistant should multiply four by: -
ANSWER -30
Generally, the last sense to leave a dying person
is the sense of - ANSWER -hearing
Which of the following healthcare settings is for
people who will die in six months? -
ANSWER -hospice What is a normal range of a blood pressure? -
ANSWER -varies 119/75 is an example
Which of the following abbreviations means
"nothing by mouth"? - ANSWER -NPO Incontinence may be caused by: -
ANSWER -nervous system diseases
Exercises that put each joint through its full arc of
motion are called: - ANSWER -range of Standing with the legs shoulder-width apart is
motion using - ANSWER -good body mechanics
What is the medical term for high blood Aftr an amputation, a resident may experience
pressure? - ANSWER -hypertension phantom sensation. Phantom sensation is -
ANSWER -pain or sensation caused by
remaining nerve endings
What is a task that is outside the scope of
practice for an NA? - ANSWER -inserting
tubes into a resident's body How should a fracture pan be positioned? -
ANSWER -with the handle toward the foot
of the bed
Standard Precautions should be practiced -
ANSWER -on every single person in your
care What does palliative care involve? -
ANSWER -pain relief and comfort
Which kind of care helps restore a resident to the
highest level of functioning possible? - Nursing assistants do not usually perform
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procedures that require - ANSWER -sterile
technique Which of the following is true of Transmission-
Based Precautions? - ANSWER -they are
practiced in addition to Standard Precautions
Insulin reaction can be caused by -
ANSWER -too little food
What can nursing assistants do in regards to
IVs? - ANSWER -Nursing assistants will
Which of the following is a requirement of observe the IV site for problems
OBRA? - ANSWER -nursing assistants
must have at least 75 hours of training
Passive range of motion exercises are done -
ANSWER -when a resident cannot move on
What is a good way for a nursing assistant to her own
care for a mentally ill resident? -
ANSWER -support the resident and his or
her family and friends Which of the following is used when documenting
the amount of fluid a resident drinks? -
ANSWER -milliters
When should sheets be changed? -
ANSWER -whenever they are soiled,
wrinkled, or damp When encountering a fire, a nursing assistant
should first - ANSWER -remove resident
from danger
What does the chain of command do? -
ANSWER -describes the line of authority
What is a common "cliche"? - ANSWER -It
will all work out in the end.
What is a good way for a nursing assistant to
respond to inappropriate sexual behavior? -
ANSWER -take the resident to a private What member of the care team might help a
area resident learn to use adaptive devices for eating
or dressing? - ANSWER -occupational
therapist
What should a nursing assistant do if she
suspects a resident is being abused? -
ANSWER -she should report it to the nurse A way to prevent aspiration during oral care of
immediately and let him/her handle it from there unconscious residents include: - ANSWER -
using as little liquid as possible when giving oral
care
What is one good way a nursing assistant can
assist residents with normal changes of aging
related to the urinary system? - ANSWER - Providing privacy while giving care is a patient's -
offer frequent trips to the bathroom ANSWER -legal right
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