CNA Minnesota Exam
What should a CNA do if he or she sees a small fire in an unoccupied patient room? -
answers Activate the fire alarm
- When encountering a fire use the acronym RACE (Rescue, Activate the alarm,
Confine the fire, Extinguish the fire). Since no residents are in immediate danger, the
CNA should activate the alarm.
Before entering a patient's room, a CNA should: - answers Knock on the resident's door
before entering.
- It is important to remember that the residents live in the facility. This is their home.
Thus, it is important to knock on the door of a resident's room before walking in.
Understanding the care plan is very important, but the CNA may not need to read this
document before entering a resident's room on each and every occasion during a shift.
Restocking the resident's room is also important, but the CNA may not need to do this
each and every time that they walk into a resident's room.
What needs are found on the lowest level of Maslow's hierarchy of needs? - answers
Physical
All humans must meet their basic physical needs for survival first (which means food,
water, shelter, etc.). Once those are met, people need safety and security, followed by
love and belonging, self-esteem, and finally, self-actualization.
A patient's family asks the CNA caring for a loved one about the results of a recent
blood test. What should the CNA say? - answers Let me find the nurse to talk to you
about the results.
- The CNA should not comment on medical procedures or diagnostic information. The
patient has a right to privacy. When a family member asks about a patient's care or
health, help the family and ask the nurse on duty to speak with them about a procedure
of this kind.
A patient is refusing to drink fluids even though he is beginning to show signs of
dehydration (concentrated urine, headache, sunken eyes, low energy). What should the
CNA do? - answers Explain the risks of dehydration, respect his decision, and inform
the nurse about his condition.
- A patient has the right to refuse treatment even if this is not in his best interest. In this
situation, the CNA should explain that being hydrated is very important for a person's
health, and then let the nurse know that the patient is refusing treatment. Forcing a
patient to drink water is abuse. A CNA should NEVER hook up an IV and the CNA has
no authority to discharge a patient
If a patient refuses treatment and the CNA performs this care on the patient anyway,
what could happen to the CNA? - answers The CNA could be charged with assault or
battery.
,- A CNA can be charged with assault for threatening to perform care or battery for
touching a patient (providing care) without the patient's consent. A patient must give
consent for treatment. Treating a patient without the patient's consent violates the
patient's rights. A CNA could be fired or arrested for this kind of behavior.
Which is NOT a reason why a CNA should refuse an assignment? - answers The CNA
is upset because of a personal conflict with the patient's family.
Which should the CNA NOT do as a healthcare professional? - answers Work single-
handedly to take care of patients.
While standing in the elevator, a CNA overhears his colleagues speaking about a
resident's care. What is this a violation of? - answers Patient confidentiality
How is residential nursing care paid for? - answers All of the above
While helping a resident sip hot tea, the CNA slips and accidentally spills hot tea on the
resident causing a burn. This is an example of - answers Negligence
A CNA falsely reports that one of his colleagues accepted an expensive gift from the
family of a resident. This is an example of: - answers Defamation
- Lying about a colleague's behavior is considered defamation of character. Negligence
and malpractice are legal terms relating to health care providers' work with residents
(not co-workers), and insubordination is a term used to describe someone who does not
follow orders.
Which of the following is NOT a normal part of changes in all older adults? - answers
The person is confused all the time
- Not all older adults are confused or suffer from dementia. Older adults have more
brittle and weaker bones than younger adults. The skin of older adults is more fragile
than the skin of younger adults. Older adults will not see as well as night as younger
adults.
When speaking with a resident, the CNA should NOT: - answers Share intimate or
personal details of his or her life
- A CNA should not share intimate personal details of his or her private life. This is a
violation of professional boundaries. A CNA should address a resident using Mr., Mrs.
or Ms. and the resident's last name. A CNA should speak loudly and clearly enough so
that the resident can hear the CNA. The CNA should listen closely to what the resident
says.
A CNA should NOT: - answers Delegate a task to another CNA
Which of the following is the first step in preventing the spread of germs? - answers
Handwashing
,In which of the following facilities do CNAs work? - answers All of the above
The term medical asepsis means: - answers practices designed to reduce the number
of pathogenic microorganisms and limit their growth and transmission in the patient's
environment.
When is a cold pack used? - answers To decrease swelling
Which of the following practices ensures adequate protection when wearing gloves? -
answers Handwashing before and after glove use
Which of the following is true about older residents? - answers All of the above
When assisting a resident with a bed bath, what should the CNA do? - answers Close
the curtain to provide privacy.
While a nursing assistant is caring for a resident, the CNA notices a foul smell coming
from the resident's wound. What should the CNA do? - answers Inform the nurse.
Which of the following is not part of the admissions process? - answers The resident
goes home
If a patient's chart notes that he be placed in a lateral position, he should lie: - answers
On the side with a pillow under the head, a second pillow under the top arm, and a
pillow under the top leg.
What does the diastolic blood pressure number, or bottom number, refer to? - answers
Diastolic blood pressure is the pressure in the arteries when the heart rests
Who is the most important member of the care plan meeting? - answers The patient
Where can a CNA take a resident's temperature? - answers All of the above
A CNA is making an unoccupied bed and accidently drops a clean sheet on the floor.
What should the CNA do? - answers Place the linen in the hamper because it is now
soiled
When a resident has a seizure she: - answers convulsions
When performing oral care on an unconscious resident, a CNA must use: - answers A
soft toothette
If a resident can sit up, pivot, and get out of bed with little assistance but has difficulty
reaching the bathroom, which device is the most appropriate to use for elimination? -
answers Portable commode
, Which is the proper safety technique for a CNA to use when cleaning a resident's
dentures? - answers Place a cloth towel in the sink while cleaning the dentures.
A resident receives oxygen therapy through a face mask. When should the face mask
be removed? - answers For eating
Which of the following is an objective sign or symptom and can be directly observed by
a CNA? - answers Blood pressure measurement
A pulse oximeter can be effective when attached to a person's: - answers All of the
above
When putting anti-embolism stockings on a patient, the CNA should - answers Ensure
that the stockings have no wrinkles in them
Which intervention will NOT help a patient with edema? - answers Ice or cold pack
If a patient is actively dying, how often should a CNA record his or her vital signs? -
answers Never
When a resident complains of chest pains, what should a CNA do? - answers Call for
help immediately
Which device is used to transfer a resident from a bed to a stretcher? - answers Slide
Board
Which of the following positions will assist a patient who has difficulty with deep
breathing? - answers Fowler's position
What is the expected order of the five stages of grief? - answers Denial, anger,
bargaining, depression, acceptance
Which of the following is the goal of hospice care? - answers To meet the emotional,
spiritual, and physical needs of a dying person
15. How should a CNA conduct oneself regarding a resident's religious beliefs? -
answers Provide support and allow the resident to practice his religious beliefs
A new resident is having difficulty getting dressed. The CNA helps the resident. Which
document should the CNA use to record this information? - answers Flow sheet
If a CNA makes a mistake recording a patient's temperature, what should he do to
correct this notation? - answers Cross out the mistake and write the correct number
next to the mistake.
What should a CNA do if he or she sees a small fire in an unoccupied patient room? -
answers Activate the fire alarm
- When encountering a fire use the acronym RACE (Rescue, Activate the alarm,
Confine the fire, Extinguish the fire). Since no residents are in immediate danger, the
CNA should activate the alarm.
Before entering a patient's room, a CNA should: - answers Knock on the resident's door
before entering.
- It is important to remember that the residents live in the facility. This is their home.
Thus, it is important to knock on the door of a resident's room before walking in.
Understanding the care plan is very important, but the CNA may not need to read this
document before entering a resident's room on each and every occasion during a shift.
Restocking the resident's room is also important, but the CNA may not need to do this
each and every time that they walk into a resident's room.
What needs are found on the lowest level of Maslow's hierarchy of needs? - answers
Physical
All humans must meet their basic physical needs for survival first (which means food,
water, shelter, etc.). Once those are met, people need safety and security, followed by
love and belonging, self-esteem, and finally, self-actualization.
A patient's family asks the CNA caring for a loved one about the results of a recent
blood test. What should the CNA say? - answers Let me find the nurse to talk to you
about the results.
- The CNA should not comment on medical procedures or diagnostic information. The
patient has a right to privacy. When a family member asks about a patient's care or
health, help the family and ask the nurse on duty to speak with them about a procedure
of this kind.
A patient is refusing to drink fluids even though he is beginning to show signs of
dehydration (concentrated urine, headache, sunken eyes, low energy). What should the
CNA do? - answers Explain the risks of dehydration, respect his decision, and inform
the nurse about his condition.
- A patient has the right to refuse treatment even if this is not in his best interest. In this
situation, the CNA should explain that being hydrated is very important for a person's
health, and then let the nurse know that the patient is refusing treatment. Forcing a
patient to drink water is abuse. A CNA should NEVER hook up an IV and the CNA has
no authority to discharge a patient
If a patient refuses treatment and the CNA performs this care on the patient anyway,
what could happen to the CNA? - answers The CNA could be charged with assault or
battery.
,- A CNA can be charged with assault for threatening to perform care or battery for
touching a patient (providing care) without the patient's consent. A patient must give
consent for treatment. Treating a patient without the patient's consent violates the
patient's rights. A CNA could be fired or arrested for this kind of behavior.
Which is NOT a reason why a CNA should refuse an assignment? - answers The CNA
is upset because of a personal conflict with the patient's family.
Which should the CNA NOT do as a healthcare professional? - answers Work single-
handedly to take care of patients.
While standing in the elevator, a CNA overhears his colleagues speaking about a
resident's care. What is this a violation of? - answers Patient confidentiality
How is residential nursing care paid for? - answers All of the above
While helping a resident sip hot tea, the CNA slips and accidentally spills hot tea on the
resident causing a burn. This is an example of - answers Negligence
A CNA falsely reports that one of his colleagues accepted an expensive gift from the
family of a resident. This is an example of: - answers Defamation
- Lying about a colleague's behavior is considered defamation of character. Negligence
and malpractice are legal terms relating to health care providers' work with residents
(not co-workers), and insubordination is a term used to describe someone who does not
follow orders.
Which of the following is NOT a normal part of changes in all older adults? - answers
The person is confused all the time
- Not all older adults are confused or suffer from dementia. Older adults have more
brittle and weaker bones than younger adults. The skin of older adults is more fragile
than the skin of younger adults. Older adults will not see as well as night as younger
adults.
When speaking with a resident, the CNA should NOT: - answers Share intimate or
personal details of his or her life
- A CNA should not share intimate personal details of his or her private life. This is a
violation of professional boundaries. A CNA should address a resident using Mr., Mrs.
or Ms. and the resident's last name. A CNA should speak loudly and clearly enough so
that the resident can hear the CNA. The CNA should listen closely to what the resident
says.
A CNA should NOT: - answers Delegate a task to another CNA
Which of the following is the first step in preventing the spread of germs? - answers
Handwashing
,In which of the following facilities do CNAs work? - answers All of the above
The term medical asepsis means: - answers practices designed to reduce the number
of pathogenic microorganisms and limit their growth and transmission in the patient's
environment.
When is a cold pack used? - answers To decrease swelling
Which of the following practices ensures adequate protection when wearing gloves? -
answers Handwashing before and after glove use
Which of the following is true about older residents? - answers All of the above
When assisting a resident with a bed bath, what should the CNA do? - answers Close
the curtain to provide privacy.
While a nursing assistant is caring for a resident, the CNA notices a foul smell coming
from the resident's wound. What should the CNA do? - answers Inform the nurse.
Which of the following is not part of the admissions process? - answers The resident
goes home
If a patient's chart notes that he be placed in a lateral position, he should lie: - answers
On the side with a pillow under the head, a second pillow under the top arm, and a
pillow under the top leg.
What does the diastolic blood pressure number, or bottom number, refer to? - answers
Diastolic blood pressure is the pressure in the arteries when the heart rests
Who is the most important member of the care plan meeting? - answers The patient
Where can a CNA take a resident's temperature? - answers All of the above
A CNA is making an unoccupied bed and accidently drops a clean sheet on the floor.
What should the CNA do? - answers Place the linen in the hamper because it is now
soiled
When a resident has a seizure she: - answers convulsions
When performing oral care on an unconscious resident, a CNA must use: - answers A
soft toothette
If a resident can sit up, pivot, and get out of bed with little assistance but has difficulty
reaching the bathroom, which device is the most appropriate to use for elimination? -
answers Portable commode
, Which is the proper safety technique for a CNA to use when cleaning a resident's
dentures? - answers Place a cloth towel in the sink while cleaning the dentures.
A resident receives oxygen therapy through a face mask. When should the face mask
be removed? - answers For eating
Which of the following is an objective sign or symptom and can be directly observed by
a CNA? - answers Blood pressure measurement
A pulse oximeter can be effective when attached to a person's: - answers All of the
above
When putting anti-embolism stockings on a patient, the CNA should - answers Ensure
that the stockings have no wrinkles in them
Which intervention will NOT help a patient with edema? - answers Ice or cold pack
If a patient is actively dying, how often should a CNA record his or her vital signs? -
answers Never
When a resident complains of chest pains, what should a CNA do? - answers Call for
help immediately
Which device is used to transfer a resident from a bed to a stretcher? - answers Slide
Board
Which of the following positions will assist a patient who has difficulty with deep
breathing? - answers Fowler's position
What is the expected order of the five stages of grief? - answers Denial, anger,
bargaining, depression, acceptance
Which of the following is the goal of hospice care? - answers To meet the emotional,
spiritual, and physical needs of a dying person
15. How should a CNA conduct oneself regarding a resident's religious beliefs? -
answers Provide support and allow the resident to practice his religious beliefs
A new resident is having difficulty getting dressed. The CNA helps the resident. Which
document should the CNA use to record this information? - answers Flow sheet
If a CNA makes a mistake recording a patient's temperature, what should he do to
correct this notation? - answers Cross out the mistake and write the correct number
next to the mistake.
