CNA Written Exam Questions and
Answers
1.A resident is restrained. What observation should the nurse aide report
to the nurse immediately?
A. The resident states, "I do not like this thing."
B. The resident's position needs to be adjusted.
C. The resident has suddenly become very agitated.
D. The restraint was removed according to the care plan schedule.
Answer C.The resident has suddenly become very agitated.
2.Areas of the body where bone lies close to the skin is known as
A.a skin fold.
B.a pressure ulcer.
C.skin breakdown.
D.a pressure point.
Answer C.skin breakdown.
3.When helping admit a new resident, the nurse aide notices the
resident's right-sided weakness from a stroke. The resident asks for help
to the bath- room. Before assisting the resident, the nurse aide should
A. ask how the resident went to the bathroom at home.
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, B. ask the resident to wait until the care plan is completed.
C. get instructions from the nurse about how to toilet the resident.
D. help the resident to the bathroom immediately, supporting the right-side.
Answer -
C.get instructions from the nurse about how to toilet the resident.
4.A resident reports having a very large bowel movement two days ago.
What should the nurse aide do first?
A. Report this to the charge nurse.
B. Ask if this is a normal pattern for the resident's body.
C. Suggest the resident drink more water and increase foods with fiber.
D.Check if the resident is getting a medication to help with bowel movements.-
Answer B.Ask if this is a normal pattern for the resident's body
5.Which statement is true about the effects of aging?
A. The aging process can be reversed with good health care.
B. Bladder incontinence is a normal part of aging.
C. Joints tend to be less flexible as a person ages.
D. Sensitivity to pain increases with age.
Answer C.Joints tend to be less flexible as a person ages.
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Answers
1.A resident is restrained. What observation should the nurse aide report
to the nurse immediately?
A. The resident states, "I do not like this thing."
B. The resident's position needs to be adjusted.
C. The resident has suddenly become very agitated.
D. The restraint was removed according to the care plan schedule.
Answer C.The resident has suddenly become very agitated.
2.Areas of the body where bone lies close to the skin is known as
A.a skin fold.
B.a pressure ulcer.
C.skin breakdown.
D.a pressure point.
Answer C.skin breakdown.
3.When helping admit a new resident, the nurse aide notices the
resident's right-sided weakness from a stroke. The resident asks for help
to the bath- room. Before assisting the resident, the nurse aide should
A. ask how the resident went to the bathroom at home.
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5
, B. ask the resident to wait until the care plan is completed.
C. get instructions from the nurse about how to toilet the resident.
D. help the resident to the bathroom immediately, supporting the right-side.
Answer -
C.get instructions from the nurse about how to toilet the resident.
4.A resident reports having a very large bowel movement two days ago.
What should the nurse aide do first?
A. Report this to the charge nurse.
B. Ask if this is a normal pattern for the resident's body.
C. Suggest the resident drink more water and increase foods with fiber.
D.Check if the resident is getting a medication to help with bowel movements.-
Answer B.Ask if this is a normal pattern for the resident's body
5.Which statement is true about the effects of aging?
A. The aging process can be reversed with good health care.
B. Bladder incontinence is a normal part of aging.
C. Joints tend to be less flexible as a person ages.
D. Sensitivity to pain increases with age.
Answer C.Joints tend to be less flexible as a person ages.
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