CNA WRITTEN TEST QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS VERIFIED A+
1. 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.
Correct Answer A. Standing behind him and using a transfer belt protects both the client and the aide.
2. Urinary retention refers to
A. a normal output of urine.
B. an inability to urinate.
C. Incontinence.
D. a large output of urine
Correct Answer 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.
3. 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.
Correct Answer 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.
4. 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
Correct Answer D. A confused patient may answer to any name or lie down in any bed.
5. 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.
Correct Answer 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.
6. The proper medical abbreviation for before meals is
, A. p.c.
B. b.i.d.
C. a.c.
D. t.i.d.
Correct Answer C. The proper medical abbreviation for before meals is a.c.
7. The proper medical term for high blood pressure is
A. diabetes.
B. hypertension.
C. hypotension.
D. CVA.
Correct Answer B. The proper medical term for high blood pressure is hypertension
8. A patient who has difficulty chewing or swallowing will need what type of diet?
A. clear liquid
B. low residue
C. bland
D. mechanical soft
Correct Answer D. A mechanical soft diet is easy to chew, swallow, and digest.
9. Mrs Smith is an 81-year-old resident with Alzheimer's disease and cannot find her
ANSWERS VERIFIED A+
1. 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.
Correct Answer A. Standing behind him and using a transfer belt protects both the client and the aide.
2. Urinary retention refers to
A. a normal output of urine.
B. an inability to urinate.
C. Incontinence.
D. a large output of urine
Correct Answer 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.
3. 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.
Correct Answer 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.
4. 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
Correct Answer D. A confused patient may answer to any name or lie down in any bed.
5. 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.
Correct Answer 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.
6. The proper medical abbreviation for before meals is
, A. p.c.
B. b.i.d.
C. a.c.
D. t.i.d.
Correct Answer C. The proper medical abbreviation for before meals is a.c.
7. The proper medical term for high blood pressure is
A. diabetes.
B. hypertension.
C. hypotension.
D. CVA.
Correct Answer B. The proper medical term for high blood pressure is hypertension
8. A patient who has difficulty chewing or swallowing will need what type of diet?
A. clear liquid
B. low residue
C. bland
D. mechanical soft
Correct Answer D. A mechanical soft diet is easy to chew, swallow, and digest.
9. Mrs Smith is an 81-year-old resident with Alzheimer's disease and cannot find her
