CNA Practice Exam I Questions with Complete Solutions

CNA Practice Exam I Questions with Complete Solutions The electric shaver that the nurse aide is using to shave a client begins to spark and smoke. What should the nurse aide do FIRST? (A) Call the nurse in charge (B) Finish shaving the client as quickly as possible (C) Use the roommate's shaver to finish the shave (D) Unplug the shaver - ANSWER D A client is paralyzed on the right side. The nurse aide should place the signaling device: (A) on the left side of the bed near the client's hand. (B) on the right side of the bed near the client's hand. (C) under the pillow. (D) at the foot of the bed. - ANSWER A To lift an object using good body mechanics, the nurse aide SHOULD: (A) keep both feet close together. (B) lift with abdominal muscles. (C) bend knees and keep back straight. (D) hold the object away from the body. - ANSWER C The nursing care plan states, "Transfer with mechanical lift." However, the client is very agitated. To transfer the client, the nurse aide SHOULD: (A) lift the client without the mechanical device. (B) place the client in the lift. (C) get assistance to move the client. (D) keep wheels unlocked so the lift can move with the client. - ANSWER C While eating dinner a client starts to choke and turn blue. The nurse aide SHOULD: (A) immediately remove the client's food tray and go find the nurse in charge. (B) slap the client on the back until the food dislodges. (C) call for assistance and perform the Heimlich maneuver (abdominal thrust). (D) give the client a drink of water. - ANSWER C When the nurse aide gives evening care to a client with a full set of dentures, proper procedure requires that the dentures be placed: (A) in the client's bathroom on the sink. (B) in tissue on the bedside stand. (C) under the client's pillow. (D) in a denture cup with the client's name on it. - ANSWER D What type of fire can be put out with water? (A) Electrical (B) Grease (C) Paper (D) Chemical - ANSWER C The nurse aide is responsible for all of the following fire prevention measures EXCEPT: (A) taking cigarettes and matches away from all clients and visitors. (B) being aware of the locations of fire extinguishers. (C) reporting all damaged wiring and/or sockets in clients' rooms. (D) participating in fire drills. - ANSWER A The nurse aide is going to help the client walk from the bed to a chair. What should the nurse aide put on the client's feet? (A) Socks or stockings only (B) Cloth-soled slippers (C) Rubber-soled slippers or shoes (D) Nothing - ANSWER C The MOST important reason for using soap and water to clean a client's skin after elimination is to: (A) keep the client happy. (B) prevent soiling of bed linen. (C) remove feces and urine from the skin. (D) keep the linen costs down. - ANSWER C The nurse aide should refuse to perform a task if the: (A) nurse aide has not been trained to do it. (B) client is difficult to deal with. (C) nurse aide can find someone else to do it. (D) nurse aide is at the end of the shift. - ANSWER A Before helping a client into a bath or shower, the nurse aide should FIRST: (A) check the temperature of the water. (B) shampoo the client's hair. (C) soak the client's feet. (D) apply lotion or oil to the client's skin. - ANSWER A