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Update 2026 | Comprehensive Prep
1. Why is it beneficial for a nurse aide to invite a resident to sit at the piano?
It encourages social interaction and engagement in a meaningful
activity.
It prevents the resident from wandering away.
It ensures the resident does not disturb others.
It allows the nurse aide to complete other tasks.
2. What is the method used to measure the height of a resident who cannot
stand?
having coworkers hold the resident upright to allow for the
measurement
estimating height based on previous measurements
using a specialized measuring device designed for seated residents
adding the length of legs, chest, and neck/head to calculate height
3. A resident consistently struggles with opening food containers during meal
times, leading to decreased food intake. Following best practices, what
should the CNA do FIRST?
Puree the resident's food to eliminate the need for containers.
Open all the containers for the resident without asking.
Tell the resident to ask another resident for help.
Ask the resident if they would like assistance opening the
containers.
,4. A nurse is assisting a patient to ambulate and using a gait belt. if the patient
begins to fall, what should the nurse do?
stand with feet together and form a strong base
grasp the belt at the waist
gently ease the patient to the floor
assess pulillary response
5. How will a nursing assistant measure the height of a resident who cannot get
out of bed?
The NA will estimate height by looking at the resident
The NA will use a scale
The NA will not be able measure height
The NA will use a tape measure
6. What is the primary reason for raising the head of the bed during patient
care?
enhance patient comfort
facilitate medication administration
decrease the risk of aspiration
improve blood circulation
7. A resident has asked the nurse assistant to assist her in using the commode
several times in the last hour, but has produced very little urine each time. The
nurse assistant should:
force fluids
ask the resident to stay on the commode longer
, call the doctor
Report this to the charge nurse
8. What is a DNR?
A do not resuscitate order
A do not rise directive
A do not relax directive
A do not respond to a doctor's order
9. The nurse is planning to shave a male patient's facial hair. What should the
nurse do?
Hold the razor perpendicular to the skin
Use a hot, wet washcloth to wrap the face before shaving
Shave in the direction of hair growth
Use long, downward strokes with the razor
10. Why is it important for a nurse aide to observe the rhythm of a resident's
heartbeat while counting their pulse?
The rhythm is only relevant if the resident is on medication.
It is not important; only the rate matters.
Observing the rhythm helps identify any irregularities that may
indicate a health issue.
The rhythm can be ignored if the pulse is strong.
, 11. A patient who has dementia is usually able to get dressed after prompting.
Today she is more confused and needs more help with all the ADLs. What
should the nurse aide do?
Ask another nurse aide to do the task
Leave the patient in the same clothes until the next shift
Provide extra help so the patient may not become frustrated
Try and orient the patient with validation therapy
12. What is the recommended method to soften a beard before shaving with a
disposable razor?
Massage the beard area of the face
Rub the beard in the direction of the hair growth
Lather the face with soap instead of shaving cream
Hold a warm, wet wash cloth against the face first
13. What is the first action a nurse aide should take when a resident is choking
and cannot speak?
Ask the resident to take a deep breath and cough
Pat the resident back and then reach in his mouth to remove the
blockage
Try and get the resident to take a few sips of water through a straw
Reach around from behind the resident to provide abdominal
thrusts
Update 2026 | Comprehensive Prep
1. Why is it beneficial for a nurse aide to invite a resident to sit at the piano?
It encourages social interaction and engagement in a meaningful
activity.
It prevents the resident from wandering away.
It ensures the resident does not disturb others.
It allows the nurse aide to complete other tasks.
2. What is the method used to measure the height of a resident who cannot
stand?
having coworkers hold the resident upright to allow for the
measurement
estimating height based on previous measurements
using a specialized measuring device designed for seated residents
adding the length of legs, chest, and neck/head to calculate height
3. A resident consistently struggles with opening food containers during meal
times, leading to decreased food intake. Following best practices, what
should the CNA do FIRST?
Puree the resident's food to eliminate the need for containers.
Open all the containers for the resident without asking.
Tell the resident to ask another resident for help.
Ask the resident if they would like assistance opening the
containers.
,4. A nurse is assisting a patient to ambulate and using a gait belt. if the patient
begins to fall, what should the nurse do?
stand with feet together and form a strong base
grasp the belt at the waist
gently ease the patient to the floor
assess pulillary response
5. How will a nursing assistant measure the height of a resident who cannot get
out of bed?
The NA will estimate height by looking at the resident
The NA will use a scale
The NA will not be able measure height
The NA will use a tape measure
6. What is the primary reason for raising the head of the bed during patient
care?
enhance patient comfort
facilitate medication administration
decrease the risk of aspiration
improve blood circulation
7. A resident has asked the nurse assistant to assist her in using the commode
several times in the last hour, but has produced very little urine each time. The
nurse assistant should:
force fluids
ask the resident to stay on the commode longer
, call the doctor
Report this to the charge nurse
8. What is a DNR?
A do not resuscitate order
A do not rise directive
A do not relax directive
A do not respond to a doctor's order
9. The nurse is planning to shave a male patient's facial hair. What should the
nurse do?
Hold the razor perpendicular to the skin
Use a hot, wet washcloth to wrap the face before shaving
Shave in the direction of hair growth
Use long, downward strokes with the razor
10. Why is it important for a nurse aide to observe the rhythm of a resident's
heartbeat while counting their pulse?
The rhythm is only relevant if the resident is on medication.
It is not important; only the rate matters.
Observing the rhythm helps identify any irregularities that may
indicate a health issue.
The rhythm can be ignored if the pulse is strong.
, 11. A patient who has dementia is usually able to get dressed after prompting.
Today she is more confused and needs more help with all the ADLs. What
should the nurse aide do?
Ask another nurse aide to do the task
Leave the patient in the same clothes until the next shift
Provide extra help so the patient may not become frustrated
Try and orient the patient with validation therapy
12. What is the recommended method to soften a beard before shaving with a
disposable razor?
Massage the beard area of the face
Rub the beard in the direction of the hair growth
Lather the face with soap instead of shaving cream
Hold a warm, wet wash cloth against the face first
13. What is the first action a nurse aide should take when a resident is choking
and cannot speak?
Ask the resident to take a deep breath and cough
Pat the resident back and then reach in his mouth to remove the
blockage
Try and get the resident to take a few sips of water through a straw
Reach around from behind the resident to provide abdominal
thrusts
