CNA Written Exam Questions with Detailed
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Most communities have a common emergency telephone number that notifies the
Emergency Medical Service (EMS). Which of the following numbers is the emergency
number?
A. 911
B. 484
C. 411
D. 916 Ans: A. 911
Mr. Johnson has cut his hand on a broken piece of glass and is bleeding heavily. The
Nurse Assistant should:
A. Apply a circular strap around the wrist to act as a tourniquet.
B. Call 911, STAT (immediately).
C. Have Mr. Johnson lower his hand below his heart to slow circulation to the site.
D. Apply direct pressure (with a gloved hand) using a pad, raising the hand above the
level of the heart. Ans: D. Apply direct pressure (with a gloved hand) using a pad,
raising the hand above the level of the heart.
A resident has epilepsy. In the event of a seizure, the Nurse Assistant should:
A. Leave the resident to summon help.
B. Protect the resident from injury.
C. Force the resident's mouth open.
,D. Call for help in order to restrain the resident's movements. Ans: B. Protect the
resident from injury.
Which of the following best describes the "universal choking sign" given by the victim:
A. Both hands clasped around his/her neck.
B. His/her arms waving up and down.
C. Pointing to his mouth with one hand.
D. The victim coughs and calls for help. Ans: A. Both hands clasped around his/her
neck.
The Nurse Assistant discovers an unconscious victim on the floor in the hall. What
action should the Nurse Assistant take first?
A. Move the victim to his room.
B. Search the victim for any areas of bleeding.
C. Call for assistance, then open the victim's airway and check for breathing.
D. Straighten out any obvious deformities in the victim's arms & legs. Ans: C. Call for
assistance, then open the victim's airway and check for breathing.
Your resident is complaining that he is having pains in his chest. He is sweating and
breathing heavily. As the Nurse Assistant who is with the resident, you should:
A. Tell the resident this happens to you when you eat spicy foods, also.
B. Stay with the resident & call for the nurse in charge.
C. Begin CPR.
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,D. Tell the resident that he is having a heart attack. Ans: B. Stay with the resident &
call for the nurse in charge.
What procedure is done for a conscious choking resident?
A. Chest compressions.
B. Rescue breathing.
C. Abdominal thrusts.
D. Head tilt, chin lift. Ans: C. Abdominal thrusts.
Mr. D's family is present when Mr. D has a seizure. Which of the following actions
should the Nurse Assistant take for the family?
A. Ask them to wait in a nearby room.
B. Tell them how you feel the resident's condition is doing.
C. Ask them to stay with the resident as you get help.
D. Ask them to assist in holding the resident down. Ans: A. Ask them to wait in a
nearby room.
Which of the following might be most helpful in preventing choking?
A. Have the resident eat all his solid foods before liquids.
B. Cut foods, especially meat into small, bite size pieces.
C. Feed the resident quickly to reduce the risk of choking.
D. Have the resident stand while eating so it will go down better. Ans: B. Cut foods,
especially meat into small, bite size pieces.
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, Which of the following are causes for hypoglycemia?
A. Not enough insulin.
B. Decrease activity, vomiting, and undiagnosed diabetes.
C. Too much insulin, omitting a meal, vomiting.
D. Stress, increased activity. Ans: C. Too much insulin, omitting a meal, vomiting.
11. Which of the following might be a sign of an obstructed airway?
A. Elevated temperature.
B. Pinpoint pupils.
C. Inability to speak.
D. Coughing. Ans: C. Inability to speak.
When performing abdominal thrusts, place the fist in one hand:
A. Just above the pubis and below the navel (belly button).
B. On the neck.
C. Between the navel and end of the sternum (breast bone).
D. Over the ribs. Ans: C. Between the navel and end of the sternum (breast bone).
Mrs. Harvey is complaining that her chest and arm hurt very badly. She is breathing
heavily and sweating. While waiting for the nurse what should the Nurse Assistant do?
A. Perform ROM on all extremities so resident will not lose function of joints.
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Most communities have a common emergency telephone number that notifies the
Emergency Medical Service (EMS). Which of the following numbers is the emergency
number?
A. 911
B. 484
C. 411
D. 916 Ans: A. 911
Mr. Johnson has cut his hand on a broken piece of glass and is bleeding heavily. The
Nurse Assistant should:
A. Apply a circular strap around the wrist to act as a tourniquet.
B. Call 911, STAT (immediately).
C. Have Mr. Johnson lower his hand below his heart to slow circulation to the site.
D. Apply direct pressure (with a gloved hand) using a pad, raising the hand above the
level of the heart. Ans: D. Apply direct pressure (with a gloved hand) using a pad,
raising the hand above the level of the heart.
A resident has epilepsy. In the event of a seizure, the Nurse Assistant should:
A. Leave the resident to summon help.
B. Protect the resident from injury.
C. Force the resident's mouth open.
,D. Call for help in order to restrain the resident's movements. Ans: B. Protect the
resident from injury.
Which of the following best describes the "universal choking sign" given by the victim:
A. Both hands clasped around his/her neck.
B. His/her arms waving up and down.
C. Pointing to his mouth with one hand.
D. The victim coughs and calls for help. Ans: A. Both hands clasped around his/her
neck.
The Nurse Assistant discovers an unconscious victim on the floor in the hall. What
action should the Nurse Assistant take first?
A. Move the victim to his room.
B. Search the victim for any areas of bleeding.
C. Call for assistance, then open the victim's airway and check for breathing.
D. Straighten out any obvious deformities in the victim's arms & legs. Ans: C. Call for
assistance, then open the victim's airway and check for breathing.
Your resident is complaining that he is having pains in his chest. He is sweating and
breathing heavily. As the Nurse Assistant who is with the resident, you should:
A. Tell the resident this happens to you when you eat spicy foods, also.
B. Stay with the resident & call for the nurse in charge.
C. Begin CPR.
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,D. Tell the resident that he is having a heart attack. Ans: B. Stay with the resident &
call for the nurse in charge.
What procedure is done for a conscious choking resident?
A. Chest compressions.
B. Rescue breathing.
C. Abdominal thrusts.
D. Head tilt, chin lift. Ans: C. Abdominal thrusts.
Mr. D's family is present when Mr. D has a seizure. Which of the following actions
should the Nurse Assistant take for the family?
A. Ask them to wait in a nearby room.
B. Tell them how you feel the resident's condition is doing.
C. Ask them to stay with the resident as you get help.
D. Ask them to assist in holding the resident down. Ans: A. Ask them to wait in a
nearby room.
Which of the following might be most helpful in preventing choking?
A. Have the resident eat all his solid foods before liquids.
B. Cut foods, especially meat into small, bite size pieces.
C. Feed the resident quickly to reduce the risk of choking.
D. Have the resident stand while eating so it will go down better. Ans: B. Cut foods,
especially meat into small, bite size pieces.
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, Which of the following are causes for hypoglycemia?
A. Not enough insulin.
B. Decrease activity, vomiting, and undiagnosed diabetes.
C. Too much insulin, omitting a meal, vomiting.
D. Stress, increased activity. Ans: C. Too much insulin, omitting a meal, vomiting.
11. Which of the following might be a sign of an obstructed airway?
A. Elevated temperature.
B. Pinpoint pupils.
C. Inability to speak.
D. Coughing. Ans: C. Inability to speak.
When performing abdominal thrusts, place the fist in one hand:
A. Just above the pubis and below the navel (belly button).
B. On the neck.
C. Between the navel and end of the sternum (breast bone).
D. Over the ribs. Ans: C. Between the navel and end of the sternum (breast bone).
Mrs. Harvey is complaining that her chest and arm hurt very badly. She is breathing
heavily and sweating. While waiting for the nurse what should the Nurse Assistant do?
A. Perform ROM on all extremities so resident will not lose function of joints.
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