CNA STATE
EXAM
CERTIFIED NURSING ASSISTANT
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PROGRAM: NR (Nursing Program)
COURSE NAME: CERTIFIED NURSING ASSISTANT
EXAM NAME: STATE EXAM
CERTIFIED NURSING ASSISTANT
STATE EXAM
,When assisting a client in learning how to use a cane, the nurse aide must ensure
proper positioning to maintain safety, balance, and support during ambulation.
Incorrect positioning can increase the risk of falls or injury. Where should the
nurse aide stand when assisting a client with cane use?
A. Approximately two feet directly behind the client
B. About one foot from the client’s weak side
C. About one foot from the client’s strong side
D. Slightly behind the client on the client’s weak side
Correct Answer: D. Slightly behind the client on the client’s weak side
A client is diagnosed with urinary retention and is being monitored for changes in
urinary elimination patterns. The nurse aide is reviewing expected clinical findings
associated with this condition. What should the nurse aide expect in a client with
urinary retention?
A. Urinate large volumes
B. Be unable to urinate
C. Urinate frequently
D. Be incontinent of urine
Correct Answer: B. Be unable to urinate
,An elderly client is experiencing age-related changes in hearing that affect
communication and social interaction. The nurse aide is educating family
members about these expected changes. Which type of sound is most commonly
affected first in aging-related hearing loss?
A. High-pitched sounds
B. Low-pitched sounds
C. Slow sounds
D. Rapid sounds
Correct Answer: A. High-pitched sounds
A nurse aide must correctly identify a client before performing any procedure or
providing care. Proper identification is essential for patient safety and prevention
of errors. What is the safest method of client identification?
A. Asking the client’s name
B. Calling the client’s name and waiting for a response
C. Checking the bed plate
D. Checking the name tag
Correct Answer: D. Checking the name tag
, A client enrolled in a bowel and bladder training program has not had a bowel
movement for three days. The nurse aide is considering appropriate next steps
within their scope of practice. What is the most appropriate action?
A. Report it to the charge nurse
B. Give the client an enema
C. Offer the client prune juice
D. Encourage the client to drink more fluids
Correct Answer: A. Report it to the charge nurse
The nurse aide is reviewing commonly used medical abbreviations related to
medication administration schedules. Understanding these abbreviations is
essential for safe documentation and communication. What does the
abbreviation “a.c.” mean?
A. Before meals
B. Twice daily
C. After meals
D. Three times daily
Correct Answer: A. Before meals
EXAM
CERTIFIED NURSING ASSISTANT
QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED ANSWERS|
100% CORRECT| GRADED A+
EXAM COVER SHEET
PROGRAM: NR (Nursing Program)
COURSE NAME: CERTIFIED NURSING ASSISTANT
EXAM NAME: STATE EXAM
CERTIFIED NURSING ASSISTANT
STATE EXAM
,When assisting a client in learning how to use a cane, the nurse aide must ensure
proper positioning to maintain safety, balance, and support during ambulation.
Incorrect positioning can increase the risk of falls or injury. Where should the
nurse aide stand when assisting a client with cane use?
A. Approximately two feet directly behind the client
B. About one foot from the client’s weak side
C. About one foot from the client’s strong side
D. Slightly behind the client on the client’s weak side
Correct Answer: D. Slightly behind the client on the client’s weak side
A client is diagnosed with urinary retention and is being monitored for changes in
urinary elimination patterns. The nurse aide is reviewing expected clinical findings
associated with this condition. What should the nurse aide expect in a client with
urinary retention?
A. Urinate large volumes
B. Be unable to urinate
C. Urinate frequently
D. Be incontinent of urine
Correct Answer: B. Be unable to urinate
,An elderly client is experiencing age-related changes in hearing that affect
communication and social interaction. The nurse aide is educating family
members about these expected changes. Which type of sound is most commonly
affected first in aging-related hearing loss?
A. High-pitched sounds
B. Low-pitched sounds
C. Slow sounds
D. Rapid sounds
Correct Answer: A. High-pitched sounds
A nurse aide must correctly identify a client before performing any procedure or
providing care. Proper identification is essential for patient safety and prevention
of errors. What is the safest method of client identification?
A. Asking the client’s name
B. Calling the client’s name and waiting for a response
C. Checking the bed plate
D. Checking the name tag
Correct Answer: D. Checking the name tag
, A client enrolled in a bowel and bladder training program has not had a bowel
movement for three days. The nurse aide is considering appropriate next steps
within their scope of practice. What is the most appropriate action?
A. Report it to the charge nurse
B. Give the client an enema
C. Offer the client prune juice
D. Encourage the client to drink more fluids
Correct Answer: A. Report it to the charge nurse
The nurse aide is reviewing commonly used medical abbreviations related to
medication administration schedules. Understanding these abbreviations is
essential for safe documentation and communication. What does the
abbreviation “a.c.” mean?
A. Before meals
B. Twice daily
C. After meals
D. Three times daily
Correct Answer: A. Before meals
