Washington CNA Written Exam
UPDATED ACTUAL Exam Questions and
CORRECT ANSWERS
What is one important reason why the bed should remain wrinkle-free? - CORRECT
ANSWER✔✔- to help keep the skin healthy and prevent pressure injuries
what is the term for a device that replaces a missing body part? - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔-
prosthesis
Exercises that put each joint through its full arc of motion are called: - CORRECT
ANSWER✔✔- range of motion
which of the following is the correct way to remove a gown? - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔-
unfasten the gown at the neck and the waist and roll the dirty side in while holding the gown
away from the body
how many times can disposable gloves be worn before being discarded? - CORRECT
ANSWER✔✔- once
To best communicate with a visually impaired resident, the NA should - CORRECT
ANSWER✔✔- identify herself when she enters the room
The best way for an NA to provide foot care for a diabetic resident is to - CORRECT
ANSWER✔✔- observe the feet regularly for signs of sores or infection
If a resident starts to fall, the best thing an NA can do is to: - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔-
widen her stance and bring the residents body close to her
an NA should use friction for at least ____ seconds when washing her hands - CORRECT
ANSWER✔✔- 20
, which of the following is a term for a legal document that designates what kind of care a
person wants if he is unable to make that decision himself? - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔-
advance directive
Which temperature site is generally considered to be the most accurate? - CORRECT
ANSWER✔✔- rectal
which of the following tasks is outside the scope of practice for an NA? - CORRECT
ANSWER✔✔- prescribing a new medication
How should the NA respond if a resident tries to give him a gift? - CORRECT
ANSWER✔✔- the NA should refuse the gift but say thank you
what does the term empathy mean? - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- Empathy means being able
to identify with the feelings of others
To monitor a resident's pulse rate, the NA will most commonly check the ________ pulse. -
CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- radial
Slapping, shoving, and rough handling are all considered to be a type of - CORRECT
ANSWER✔✔- physical abuse
with which of the following people may an NA share a resident's medical information? -
CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- residents doctor
which of the following sentences is an example of a fact? - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- Mr.
Gomez ate half of his scrambled egg
which is/are the most essential nutrient(s) for life? - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- water
objective information is - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- information collected using the senses
UPDATED ACTUAL Exam Questions and
CORRECT ANSWERS
What is one important reason why the bed should remain wrinkle-free? - CORRECT
ANSWER✔✔- to help keep the skin healthy and prevent pressure injuries
what is the term for a device that replaces a missing body part? - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔-
prosthesis
Exercises that put each joint through its full arc of motion are called: - CORRECT
ANSWER✔✔- range of motion
which of the following is the correct way to remove a gown? - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔-
unfasten the gown at the neck and the waist and roll the dirty side in while holding the gown
away from the body
how many times can disposable gloves be worn before being discarded? - CORRECT
ANSWER✔✔- once
To best communicate with a visually impaired resident, the NA should - CORRECT
ANSWER✔✔- identify herself when she enters the room
The best way for an NA to provide foot care for a diabetic resident is to - CORRECT
ANSWER✔✔- observe the feet regularly for signs of sores or infection
If a resident starts to fall, the best thing an NA can do is to: - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔-
widen her stance and bring the residents body close to her
an NA should use friction for at least ____ seconds when washing her hands - CORRECT
ANSWER✔✔- 20
, which of the following is a term for a legal document that designates what kind of care a
person wants if he is unable to make that decision himself? - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔-
advance directive
Which temperature site is generally considered to be the most accurate? - CORRECT
ANSWER✔✔- rectal
which of the following tasks is outside the scope of practice for an NA? - CORRECT
ANSWER✔✔- prescribing a new medication
How should the NA respond if a resident tries to give him a gift? - CORRECT
ANSWER✔✔- the NA should refuse the gift but say thank you
what does the term empathy mean? - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- Empathy means being able
to identify with the feelings of others
To monitor a resident's pulse rate, the NA will most commonly check the ________ pulse. -
CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- radial
Slapping, shoving, and rough handling are all considered to be a type of - CORRECT
ANSWER✔✔- physical abuse
with which of the following people may an NA share a resident's medical information? -
CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- residents doctor
which of the following sentences is an example of a fact? - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- Mr.
Gomez ate half of his scrambled egg
which is/are the most essential nutrient(s) for life? - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- water
objective information is - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- information collected using the senses
