CNA WRITTEN TEST QUESTIONS AND DETAILED
ANSWERS|ALREADY GRADED A
The correct answer is A. Standing behind him and using a transfer belt
protects both the client and the aide. Correct Ans- When assisting a
client in learning to use a walker, it is important to:
A. stand behind him and use a transfer belt.
B. put padding all the way around the top rim.
C. let him walk by himself so he gains independence.
D. let him practice using the walker on the day he is discharged.
The correct answer is B. Urinary retention refers to an inability to
urinate. Retention of urine is a symptom that should be reported to the
charge nurse as soon as it is noted. Correct Ans- Urinary retention refers
to
A. a normal output of urine.
B. an inability to urinate.
C. Incontinence.
D. a large output of urine
The correct answer is A. Because of this aspect of hearing loss, the aged
hear well if you lower your voice. Shouting in a high-pitched voice does
not help. Correct Ans- Normal hearing loss in aging is usually related to
the ability to hear
,A. high-pitched sounds.
B. loud sounds.
C. all sounds.
D. rapid speech.
The correct answer is D. A confused patient may answer to any name or
lie down in any bed. Correct Ans- The best way to safely identify your
patient is by
A. asking his name.
B. calling his name and waiting for his response.
C. checking the bed plate.
D. checking the name tag
The correct answer is A. The nurse aide should report it to the charge
nurse. Nurse aides cannot order a procedure or increase fluids. Anything
unusual must be reported to the nurse in charge. Correct Ans- Mrs. Jones
is on a bowel and bladder training program. She has not had a bowel
movement for three days. What should the nurse aide do?
A. Report it to the charge nurse.
B. Give the patient an enema.
C. Offer prune juice.
D. Increase fluids.
, The correct answer is C. The proper medical abbreviation for before
meals is a.c. Correct Ans- The proper medical abbreviation for before
meals is
A. p.c.
B. b.i.d.
C. a.c.
D. t.i.d.
The correct answer is B. The proper medical term for high blood
pressure is hypertension Correct Ans- The proper medical term for high
blood pressure is
A. diabetes.
B. hypertension.
C. hypotension.
D. CVA.
The correct answer is D. A mechanical soft diet is easy to chew,
swallow, and digest. Correct Ans- A patient who has difficulty chewing
or swallowing will need what type of diet?
A. clear liquid
B. low residue
C. bland
ANSWERS|ALREADY GRADED A
The correct answer is A. Standing behind him and using a transfer belt
protects both the client and the aide. Correct Ans- When assisting a
client in learning to use a walker, it is important to:
A. stand behind him and use a transfer belt.
B. put padding all the way around the top rim.
C. let him walk by himself so he gains independence.
D. let him practice using the walker on the day he is discharged.
The correct answer is B. Urinary retention refers to an inability to
urinate. Retention of urine is a symptom that should be reported to the
charge nurse as soon as it is noted. Correct Ans- Urinary retention refers
to
A. a normal output of urine.
B. an inability to urinate.
C. Incontinence.
D. a large output of urine
The correct answer is A. Because of this aspect of hearing loss, the aged
hear well if you lower your voice. Shouting in a high-pitched voice does
not help. Correct Ans- Normal hearing loss in aging is usually related to
the ability to hear
,A. high-pitched sounds.
B. loud sounds.
C. all sounds.
D. rapid speech.
The correct answer is D. A confused patient may answer to any name or
lie down in any bed. Correct Ans- The best way to safely identify your
patient is by
A. asking his name.
B. calling his name and waiting for his response.
C. checking the bed plate.
D. checking the name tag
The correct answer is A. The nurse aide should report it to the charge
nurse. Nurse aides cannot order a procedure or increase fluids. Anything
unusual must be reported to the nurse in charge. Correct Ans- Mrs. Jones
is on a bowel and bladder training program. She has not had a bowel
movement for three days. What should the nurse aide do?
A. Report it to the charge nurse.
B. Give the patient an enema.
C. Offer prune juice.
D. Increase fluids.
, The correct answer is C. The proper medical abbreviation for before
meals is a.c. Correct Ans- The proper medical abbreviation for before
meals is
A. p.c.
B. b.i.d.
C. a.c.
D. t.i.d.
The correct answer is B. The proper medical term for high blood
pressure is hypertension Correct Ans- The proper medical term for high
blood pressure is
A. diabetes.
B. hypertension.
C. hypotension.
D. CVA.
The correct answer is D. A mechanical soft diet is easy to chew,
swallow, and digest. Correct Ans- A patient who has difficulty chewing
or swallowing will need what type of diet?
A. clear liquid
B. low residue
C. bland
