CNA MINNESOTA EXAM 230 QUESTIONS &
CORRECT ANSWERS LATEST 2025
What should a CNA do if he or she sees a small fire in an unoccupied patient
room? - ANSWER-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: - ANSWER-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? -
ANSWER-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? - ANSWER-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? - ANSWER-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? - ANSWER-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? - ANSWER-The
CNA is upset because of a personal conflict with the patient's family.
Which should the CNA NOT do as a healthcare professional? - ANSWER-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? - ANSWER-Patient confidentiality
,How is residential nursing care paid for? - ANSWER-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 - ANSWER-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: - ANSWER-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? -
ANSWER-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: - ANSWER-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: - ANSWER-Delegate a task to another CNA
, Which of the following is the first step in preventing the spread of germs? -
ANSWER-Handwashing
In which of the following facilities do CNAs work? - ANSWER-All of the above
The term medical asepsis means: - ANSWER-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? - ANSWER-To decrease swelling
Which of the following practices ensures adequate protection when wearing
gloves? - ANSWER-Handwashing before and after glove use
Which of the following is true about older residents? - ANSWER-All of the above
When assisting a resident with a bed bath, what should the CNA do? - ANSWER-
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? - ANSWER-Inform
the nurse.
Which of the following is not part of the admissions process? - ANSWER-The
resident goes home
If a patient's chart notes that he be placed in a lateral position, he should lie: -
ANSWER-On the side with a pillow under the head, a second pillow under the top
arm, and a pillow under the top leg.
CORRECT ANSWERS LATEST 2025
What should a CNA do if he or she sees a small fire in an unoccupied patient
room? - ANSWER-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: - ANSWER-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? -
ANSWER-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? - ANSWER-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? - ANSWER-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? - ANSWER-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? - ANSWER-The
CNA is upset because of a personal conflict with the patient's family.
Which should the CNA NOT do as a healthcare professional? - ANSWER-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? - ANSWER-Patient confidentiality
,How is residential nursing care paid for? - ANSWER-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 - ANSWER-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: - ANSWER-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? -
ANSWER-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: - ANSWER-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: - ANSWER-Delegate a task to another CNA
, Which of the following is the first step in preventing the spread of germs? -
ANSWER-Handwashing
In which of the following facilities do CNAs work? - ANSWER-All of the above
The term medical asepsis means: - ANSWER-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? - ANSWER-To decrease swelling
Which of the following practices ensures adequate protection when wearing
gloves? - ANSWER-Handwashing before and after glove use
Which of the following is true about older residents? - ANSWER-All of the above
When assisting a resident with a bed bath, what should the CNA do? - ANSWER-
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? - ANSWER-Inform
the nurse.
Which of the following is not part of the admissions process? - ANSWER-The
resident goes home
If a patient's chart notes that he be placed in a lateral position, he should lie: -
ANSWER-On the side with a pillow under the head, a second pillow under the top
arm, and a pillow under the top leg.
