CNA Practice Test for Basic Nursing Skills (70
Questions) with 100% Correct Answers
which medical term is often used for "burping, belching and passing gas"? - ANSWER
flatus
making a bed, whether occupied or unoccupied, should end with_____. - ANSWER
washing hands
which of these is least likely to contribute to skin tears? - ANSWER length of hair
which of these treatment would be best to decrease swelling? - ANSWER cold
compression
which of these is the least likely to signal impending death? - ANSWER increase in
appetite
which medical position can be described as, " the patient's head is elevated with legs
either bent - ANSWER fowlers position
which of these examples demonstrates using proper body mechanics when helping to
lift a resident in bed? - ANSWER bending at the waist, knees partially flexed ,using leg
muscles to lift.
the best use of alcohol- based sanitizer is____. - ANSWER when hands are no visibly
soiled
which of these is incorrect in reference to wearing gloves? - ANSWER always wear latex
gloves because they are the most impermeable option.
, if you are walking with a resident and they fall, which of these is not an action you
should take? - ANSWER help the resident off the floor and in to the nearest chair
if you smell smoke and discover a resident smoking in his room, it is best to ____. -
ANSWER have him stop and remind him of the facility policies because of the hazards it
creates to ever resident
A resident is supposed to have 240 milliliters of juice every 2 hours. Which one of these
choices would be the most convenient to meet this requirement? - ANSWER 8 oz. can of
juice
all of these might be used dealing with contractures except_____. - ANSWER bandaging
hypertension is a medical term for____. - ANSWER high blood pressure
to minimize the spread of bacteria, further infection, and contamination, which
procedure should be used for washing the perineum of a resident with a catheter? -
ANSWER was from the meatus out
which of these should not be part of the process for cleaning a resident dentures? -
ANSWER placing clean dentures on top of a tissue on the resident table.
A resident in your care has called you for help. he claim they can't find his dentures. As a
nursing assistant, I is your responsibility to____. - ANSWER notify the supervising nurse
applying friction in the handwashing process is very important. according to CDC
recommendations, the scrubbing portion of hand washing should take____. - ANSWER
20 seconds
Questions) with 100% Correct Answers
which medical term is often used for "burping, belching and passing gas"? - ANSWER
flatus
making a bed, whether occupied or unoccupied, should end with_____. - ANSWER
washing hands
which of these is least likely to contribute to skin tears? - ANSWER length of hair
which of these treatment would be best to decrease swelling? - ANSWER cold
compression
which of these is the least likely to signal impending death? - ANSWER increase in
appetite
which medical position can be described as, " the patient's head is elevated with legs
either bent - ANSWER fowlers position
which of these examples demonstrates using proper body mechanics when helping to
lift a resident in bed? - ANSWER bending at the waist, knees partially flexed ,using leg
muscles to lift.
the best use of alcohol- based sanitizer is____. - ANSWER when hands are no visibly
soiled
which of these is incorrect in reference to wearing gloves? - ANSWER always wear latex
gloves because they are the most impermeable option.
, if you are walking with a resident and they fall, which of these is not an action you
should take? - ANSWER help the resident off the floor and in to the nearest chair
if you smell smoke and discover a resident smoking in his room, it is best to ____. -
ANSWER have him stop and remind him of the facility policies because of the hazards it
creates to ever resident
A resident is supposed to have 240 milliliters of juice every 2 hours. Which one of these
choices would be the most convenient to meet this requirement? - ANSWER 8 oz. can of
juice
all of these might be used dealing with contractures except_____. - ANSWER bandaging
hypertension is a medical term for____. - ANSWER high blood pressure
to minimize the spread of bacteria, further infection, and contamination, which
procedure should be used for washing the perineum of a resident with a catheter? -
ANSWER was from the meatus out
which of these should not be part of the process for cleaning a resident dentures? -
ANSWER placing clean dentures on top of a tissue on the resident table.
A resident in your care has called you for help. he claim they can't find his dentures. As a
nursing assistant, I is your responsibility to____. - ANSWER notify the supervising nurse
applying friction in the handwashing process is very important. according to CDC
recommendations, the scrubbing portion of hand washing should take____. - ANSWER
20 seconds
