CNA 2024 Exam questions with correct answers
Which of the following is the BEST way to prevent the spreading of germs?
Correct Answer - hand washing before and after patient care
Which of the following is an example of subjective information? Correct Answer -
the patient's pain level is 7/10
You need to use a hoyer lift to transfer a patient. The patient is a two-assist. You're
in a hurry. You bring the hoyer lift into the room and the resident asks, "Are you
going to get someone to help you?" What should you tell the patient? Correct
Answer - yes, I will get another CNA to help. your safety comes first.
You have a patient that is on a bowel regimen but he has not had a bowel
movement in 4 days. What is your next step? Correct Answer - report this to the
charge nurse
You have a patient on strict dysphagia precautions. The cafeteria sent her up a
lunch tray. What item would you question if it arrived on the patient's tray? Correct
Answer - regular orange juice
The patient is lying in the supine position. In what position is the patient's bed?
Correct Answer - flat
What is one reason why performing post-mortem care is essential? Correct Answer
- post mortem care is crucial in maintaining the dignity and respect of the patient
You are assisting a resident with ambulation. This patient uses a cane for
ambulation. How should you assist this patient? Correct Answer - stand on the
patients weaker side
, The Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) understands that volunteering in the
community, joining a senior citizen group, and exploring new hobbies and interests
can help make the elder person's life more fulfilling. These activities can do what
for the resident's outlook? Correct Answer - Give a sense of purpose
You are caring for a patient that tells you, "I overheard the nurse telling my
roommate that my roommate has cancer. Is he going to be okay? What type of
cancer is it?" You know that you should Correct Answer - Explain to your patient
that his roommate's health is confidential and that you are therefore unable to share
any information.
Which of the following happens when a patient has a stroke? Correct Answer - the
patient may have drooping of one side of the face
Which of these are important for the care of a diabetic patient? Correct Answer -
keep his feet dry and warm with dry, clean socks
A resident is hitting and kicking you while you and another CNA are trying to
provide care. What should you do? Correct Answer - ask the second CNA to get
the nurse
You are providing education to a female resident about proper perineal care to
promote self care. You explain to your patient that it is important to wipe from the
front to the back to prevent bacteria from spreading from the rectum to the what?
Correct Answer - urinary meatus
The CNA measures the blood pressure of a client to be 200/ 180. The client is not
in distress. What should the CNA do next? Correct Answer - Ensure the blood
pressure cuff used is the correct size and repeat the measurement
Which of the following is the BEST way to prevent the spreading of germs?
Correct Answer - hand washing before and after patient care
Which of the following is an example of subjective information? Correct Answer -
the patient's pain level is 7/10
You need to use a hoyer lift to transfer a patient. The patient is a two-assist. You're
in a hurry. You bring the hoyer lift into the room and the resident asks, "Are you
going to get someone to help you?" What should you tell the patient? Correct
Answer - yes, I will get another CNA to help. your safety comes first.
You have a patient that is on a bowel regimen but he has not had a bowel
movement in 4 days. What is your next step? Correct Answer - report this to the
charge nurse
You have a patient on strict dysphagia precautions. The cafeteria sent her up a
lunch tray. What item would you question if it arrived on the patient's tray? Correct
Answer - regular orange juice
The patient is lying in the supine position. In what position is the patient's bed?
Correct Answer - flat
What is one reason why performing post-mortem care is essential? Correct Answer
- post mortem care is crucial in maintaining the dignity and respect of the patient
You are assisting a resident with ambulation. This patient uses a cane for
ambulation. How should you assist this patient? Correct Answer - stand on the
patients weaker side
, The Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) understands that volunteering in the
community, joining a senior citizen group, and exploring new hobbies and interests
can help make the elder person's life more fulfilling. These activities can do what
for the resident's outlook? Correct Answer - Give a sense of purpose
You are caring for a patient that tells you, "I overheard the nurse telling my
roommate that my roommate has cancer. Is he going to be okay? What type of
cancer is it?" You know that you should Correct Answer - Explain to your patient
that his roommate's health is confidential and that you are therefore unable to share
any information.
Which of the following happens when a patient has a stroke? Correct Answer - the
patient may have drooping of one side of the face
Which of these are important for the care of a diabetic patient? Correct Answer -
keep his feet dry and warm with dry, clean socks
A resident is hitting and kicking you while you and another CNA are trying to
provide care. What should you do? Correct Answer - ask the second CNA to get
the nurse
You are providing education to a female resident about proper perineal care to
promote self care. You explain to your patient that it is important to wipe from the
front to the back to prevent bacteria from spreading from the rectum to the what?
Correct Answer - urinary meatus
The CNA measures the blood pressure of a client to be 200/ 180. The client is not
in distress. What should the CNA do next? Correct Answer - Ensure the blood
pressure cuff used is the correct size and repeat the measurement
