CNA Practice Test 2022
Nursing assistants work in a lot of different places. One place that CNAs work is a
skilled nursing facility. This type of facility is also called a - THE CORRECT ASNWER
IS nursing home
Who developed the Hierarchy of Needs? - THE CORRECT ASNWER IS Maslow
You are a CNA caring for Mrs. Thomas. You see a notation on the nursing care plan
that states, "ambulate at least 10 yards qid". This patient will be assisted with
ambulation at which of the following times? - THE CORRECT ASNWER IS 10 am, 2
pm, 6 pm, and 10 pm
Which of the following lists the five senses? - THE CORRECT ASNWER IS hearing,
smell, taste, sight, and touch
Where would the wheelchair be placed when transferring a stroke patient from their bed
to the chair? - THE CORRECT ASNWER IS on the patient's strong side
A resident is ordered to be in High Fowler position for each meal. Which of the following
descriptions is the most accurate depiction of High Fowler position? - THE CORRECT
ASNWER IS the patient's bed is at a 90 degree angle and the patient is positioned
sitting up
What protective equipment should be worn when changing an incontinent patient? -
THE CORRECT ASNWER IS gloves and gown
Of the following symptoms, which one is most likely due to an infection in a resident? -
THE CORRECT ASNWER IS sudden onset confusion
The nursing assistant knows that the term "NPO" means: - THE CORRECT ASNWER
IS nothing by mouth
The nursing assistant should tell the nurse if the client with diabetes: - THE CORRECT
ASNWER IS does not touch their lunch tray
The nursing assistant knows that residents on bedrest must be turned ever: - THE
CORRECT ASNWER IS 2 hours
Which of the following pulses will be most commonly used by a nursing assistant when
acquiring vital signs? - THE CORRECT ASNWER IS radial
The nursing assistant is helping residents to eat in the dining room when, suddenly, a
resident stands from their seat and begins clutching their throat while coughing silently.
, The nursing assistant performs which of the following actions first? - THE CORRECT
ASNWER IS ask the resident if they are choking
A client at the facility receives a new roommate. While the roommate is in the bathroom,
the clients leans towards the nurse and whispers, "Why is she here anyway? Is she
sick?" The best response by the nursing assistant is: - THE CORRECT ASNWER IS
"I'm afraid I can't share that information with you."
A client with Alzheimer's wakes up more confused than usual one morning. The nursing
assistant know that, after breakfast, it is most important to support normal
gastrointestinal tract function by: - THE CORRECT ASNWER IS taking the client to the
bathroom
The client asks the nursing assistant to assist her to cut her toenails. The nursing
assistant knows the client has type two diabetes. Which of the following actions is best?
- THE CORRECT ASNWER IS check the chart for physician orders regarding nail
trimming
Which of the following options is the best method to prevent insomnia? - THE
CORRECT ASNWER IS encourage the client to take several walks around the facility
daily
The nursing assistant takes the temperature of an elderly client and finds it to be 100.6
degrees F. The client reports having just taken a sip of hot tea. Which of the following
actions is appropriate? - THE CORRECT ASNWER IS the nursing assistants waits at
least fifteen minutes before taking the temperature
A client under the nursing assistant's care suffers from chronic "foot drop". The nursing
assistant can expect to find which of the following devices in the client's room? - THE
CORRECT ASNWER IS positioning boots
A nursing assistant takes the blood pressure of a client and finds it to be 82/43. The
client reports feeling dizzy. The nursing assistant should: - THE CORRECT ASNWER
IS report the finding to the nurse
The range of motion term "abduction" means: - THE CORRECT ASNWER IS moving
the extremity away from the body
Which of the following most addresses a client's needs in regard to spirituality? - THE
CORRECT ASNWER IS assist the client to the facility's chapel every Sunday
Proper body mechanics when lifting clients involve which of the following? - THE
CORRECT ASNWER IS bending at the knees
Which of the following would be primary indication of hepatitis? - THE CORRECT
ASNWER IS jaundice
Nursing assistants work in a lot of different places. One place that CNAs work is a
skilled nursing facility. This type of facility is also called a - THE CORRECT ASNWER
IS nursing home
Who developed the Hierarchy of Needs? - THE CORRECT ASNWER IS Maslow
You are a CNA caring for Mrs. Thomas. You see a notation on the nursing care plan
that states, "ambulate at least 10 yards qid". This patient will be assisted with
ambulation at which of the following times? - THE CORRECT ASNWER IS 10 am, 2
pm, 6 pm, and 10 pm
Which of the following lists the five senses? - THE CORRECT ASNWER IS hearing,
smell, taste, sight, and touch
Where would the wheelchair be placed when transferring a stroke patient from their bed
to the chair? - THE CORRECT ASNWER IS on the patient's strong side
A resident is ordered to be in High Fowler position for each meal. Which of the following
descriptions is the most accurate depiction of High Fowler position? - THE CORRECT
ASNWER IS the patient's bed is at a 90 degree angle and the patient is positioned
sitting up
What protective equipment should be worn when changing an incontinent patient? -
THE CORRECT ASNWER IS gloves and gown
Of the following symptoms, which one is most likely due to an infection in a resident? -
THE CORRECT ASNWER IS sudden onset confusion
The nursing assistant knows that the term "NPO" means: - THE CORRECT ASNWER
IS nothing by mouth
The nursing assistant should tell the nurse if the client with diabetes: - THE CORRECT
ASNWER IS does not touch their lunch tray
The nursing assistant knows that residents on bedrest must be turned ever: - THE
CORRECT ASNWER IS 2 hours
Which of the following pulses will be most commonly used by a nursing assistant when
acquiring vital signs? - THE CORRECT ASNWER IS radial
The nursing assistant is helping residents to eat in the dining room when, suddenly, a
resident stands from their seat and begins clutching their throat while coughing silently.
, The nursing assistant performs which of the following actions first? - THE CORRECT
ASNWER IS ask the resident if they are choking
A client at the facility receives a new roommate. While the roommate is in the bathroom,
the clients leans towards the nurse and whispers, "Why is she here anyway? Is she
sick?" The best response by the nursing assistant is: - THE CORRECT ASNWER IS
"I'm afraid I can't share that information with you."
A client with Alzheimer's wakes up more confused than usual one morning. The nursing
assistant know that, after breakfast, it is most important to support normal
gastrointestinal tract function by: - THE CORRECT ASNWER IS taking the client to the
bathroom
The client asks the nursing assistant to assist her to cut her toenails. The nursing
assistant knows the client has type two diabetes. Which of the following actions is best?
- THE CORRECT ASNWER IS check the chart for physician orders regarding nail
trimming
Which of the following options is the best method to prevent insomnia? - THE
CORRECT ASNWER IS encourage the client to take several walks around the facility
daily
The nursing assistant takes the temperature of an elderly client and finds it to be 100.6
degrees F. The client reports having just taken a sip of hot tea. Which of the following
actions is appropriate? - THE CORRECT ASNWER IS the nursing assistants waits at
least fifteen minutes before taking the temperature
A client under the nursing assistant's care suffers from chronic "foot drop". The nursing
assistant can expect to find which of the following devices in the client's room? - THE
CORRECT ASNWER IS positioning boots
A nursing assistant takes the blood pressure of a client and finds it to be 82/43. The
client reports feeling dizzy. The nursing assistant should: - THE CORRECT ASNWER
IS report the finding to the nurse
The range of motion term "abduction" means: - THE CORRECT ASNWER IS moving
the extremity away from the body
Which of the following most addresses a client's needs in regard to spirituality? - THE
CORRECT ASNWER IS assist the client to the facility's chapel every Sunday
Proper body mechanics when lifting clients involve which of the following? - THE
CORRECT ASNWER IS bending at the knees
Which of the following would be primary indication of hepatitis? - THE CORRECT
ASNWER IS jaundice
