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ASSISTANT (CNA) EXAM | Q&A
WITH RATIONALES
1. What is the primary responsibility of a 1. What
is the primary role of a Certified Nursing
Assistant (CNA)?
A) Diagnose and treat illnesses
B) Provide basic care and assist residents with
daily living activities
C) Administer medications and perform
treatments
D) Supervise nursing staff
Correct answer: B
Rationale: CNAs provide basic care under the
supervision of licensed nurses, helping with
hygiene, mobility, and comfort. Diagnosing and
treating illnesses (A) are outside the CNA's
scope.
2. Before providing care to a resident, what
must the CNA do first?
,A) Gather supplies
B) Identify the resident and explain the
procedure
C) Close the door
D) Wash hands after the procedure
Correct answer: B
Rationale: Proper identification and
communication prevent errors and ensure
informed consent.
3. Hand hygiene should be performed:
A) Only before meals
B) Only after handling linens
C) Before and after all resident contact
D) Only if hands look dirty
Correct answer: C
Rationale: Hand hygiene before and after
contact prevents transmission of
microorganisms. Performing hand hygiene only
when hands look dirty (D) does not protect
against pathogens that are not visible.
,4. Which of the following is a resident's right?
A) To receive care regardless of refusal
B) To be free from restraints unless medically
necessary
C) To have all personal information shared with
family
D) To choose which staff members provide care
Correct answer: B
Rationale: Residents have the right to be free
from physical and chemical restraints unless
medically necessary and ordered by a
physician. Residents have the right to refuse
care (A is incorrect).
5. A resident refuses to take a bath, stating they
are too tired. What is the best response by the
CNA?
A) Tell the resident they must bathe to prevent
infection
B) Call the family to persuade the resident
, C) Respect the refusal and offer the bath at a
later time
D) Report the resident for non-compliance
immediately
Correct answer: C
Rationale: Residents have the right to refuse
care. The CNA should respect this autonomy
and attempt to provide the care at a more
convenient time for the resident.
6. When should a CNA report a change in a
resident's condition?
A) Only at the end of the shift
B) Only if the resident asks them to
C) Immediately to the nurse
D) Only during the morning report
Correct answer: C
Rationale: Changes in a resident's condition
must be reported immediately to ensure timely
medical intervention.
ASSISTANT (CNA) EXAM | Q&A
WITH RATIONALES
1. What is the primary responsibility of a 1. What
is the primary role of a Certified Nursing
Assistant (CNA)?
A) Diagnose and treat illnesses
B) Provide basic care and assist residents with
daily living activities
C) Administer medications and perform
treatments
D) Supervise nursing staff
Correct answer: B
Rationale: CNAs provide basic care under the
supervision of licensed nurses, helping with
hygiene, mobility, and comfort. Diagnosing and
treating illnesses (A) are outside the CNA's
scope.
2. Before providing care to a resident, what
must the CNA do first?
,A) Gather supplies
B) Identify the resident and explain the
procedure
C) Close the door
D) Wash hands after the procedure
Correct answer: B
Rationale: Proper identification and
communication prevent errors and ensure
informed consent.
3. Hand hygiene should be performed:
A) Only before meals
B) Only after handling linens
C) Before and after all resident contact
D) Only if hands look dirty
Correct answer: C
Rationale: Hand hygiene before and after
contact prevents transmission of
microorganisms. Performing hand hygiene only
when hands look dirty (D) does not protect
against pathogens that are not visible.
,4. Which of the following is a resident's right?
A) To receive care regardless of refusal
B) To be free from restraints unless medically
necessary
C) To have all personal information shared with
family
D) To choose which staff members provide care
Correct answer: B
Rationale: Residents have the right to be free
from physical and chemical restraints unless
medically necessary and ordered by a
physician. Residents have the right to refuse
care (A is incorrect).
5. A resident refuses to take a bath, stating they
are too tired. What is the best response by the
CNA?
A) Tell the resident they must bathe to prevent
infection
B) Call the family to persuade the resident
, C) Respect the refusal and offer the bath at a
later time
D) Report the resident for non-compliance
immediately
Correct answer: C
Rationale: Residents have the right to refuse
care. The CNA should respect this autonomy
and attempt to provide the care at a more
convenient time for the resident.
6. When should a CNA report a change in a
resident's condition?
A) Only at the end of the shift
B) Only if the resident asks them to
C) Immediately to the nurse
D) Only during the morning report
Correct answer: C
Rationale: Changes in a resident's condition
must be reported immediately to ensure timely
medical intervention.
