CNA (Written Exam Practice Questions) with Correct
answers
What is the term for a device used to take the place of a missing body part Correct
answers - prosthesis
when a client has left-sided weakness, what part of a sweater is put on first Correct
answers - left sleeve (weak side 1st)
it is appropriate for a nurse aide to share the information regarding a client's status
with Correct answers - the staff on the next shift
when helping a client who is recovering from a stroke to walk, the nurse aid should
assist Correct answers - on the client's weak side
the nurse aide is caring for a client who is agitated. the nurse aide should Correct
answers - talk in a slow, calm, reassuring manner
the purpose for padding side rails on the client's bed is to Correct answers - protect
the client from injury
exercises that move each muscle and joint are called Correct answers - range of
motion
how can the nurse aide best help a client who is not accepting a loss Correct
answers - encourage a client to talk
the heimlich maneuver (abdominal thrust) is used for a client who has Correct
answers - a blocked airway
,to BEST communicate with a client who is totally deaf, the nurse aide should
Correct answers - write out information
the nurse aide is asked by a confused client what day it is, the nurse aide should
Correct answers - point to the date on a calendar and say the date
to avoid pulling the catheter when turning a male client, the catheter tube must be
taped to the clients Correct answers - upper thigh
a nurse aide can assist clients with their spiritual needs by Correct answers -
allowing clients to talk about their beliefs
a nurse aide MUST wear gloves when Correct answers - doing peri-care
when getting ready to dress a client, the nurse aide SHOULD Correct answers -
give the client a choice of what to wear
if the nurse aide discovers fire in a client's room, the FIRST thing to do is Correct
answers - remove the client
in order to communicate clearly with a client who has hearing loss, the nurse aid
should Correct answers - look directly at the client when speaking
which of the following stages of dying is usually the FINAL STAGE Correct
answers - acceptance (once you've accepted it, it's kinda like you can move on and
forward)
, if a client says, "God is punishing me" or "Why me", how should the nurse aide
respond Correct answers - listen quietly
the role of the ombudsman is to Correct answers - work with the nursing home to
protect the client's rights
a nurse aide who is active in her church is assigned to care for a client who is not a
member of any religious group, the nurse aid should Correct answers - respect the
client's beliefs and avoid starting religious discussions
the nurse aide notices that a client's mail has been delivered to the client's room,
the nurse aide should Correct answers - give the client the unopened mail and offer
help as needed
which is the following correct measurement of Urinary Output Correct answers -
300cc
the client offers a nurse aide a twenty dollar bill as a thank you for all that the
nurse aid has done, the nurse aid should Correct answers - politely refuse the
money
all of the following situations are examples of abuse or neglect EXCEPT Correct
answers - restraining a client according to a physician's order
if a client is sitting in a chair in his room masturbating, the nurse aid should
Correct answers - leave the client alone and provide privacy
to convert 4oz of juice to milliliters (mL) ,the nurse aide should multiply Correct
answers - 4 x 30mL (because 1oz=30mL)
answers
What is the term for a device used to take the place of a missing body part Correct
answers - prosthesis
when a client has left-sided weakness, what part of a sweater is put on first Correct
answers - left sleeve (weak side 1st)
it is appropriate for a nurse aide to share the information regarding a client's status
with Correct answers - the staff on the next shift
when helping a client who is recovering from a stroke to walk, the nurse aid should
assist Correct answers - on the client's weak side
the nurse aide is caring for a client who is agitated. the nurse aide should Correct
answers - talk in a slow, calm, reassuring manner
the purpose for padding side rails on the client's bed is to Correct answers - protect
the client from injury
exercises that move each muscle and joint are called Correct answers - range of
motion
how can the nurse aide best help a client who is not accepting a loss Correct
answers - encourage a client to talk
the heimlich maneuver (abdominal thrust) is used for a client who has Correct
answers - a blocked airway
,to BEST communicate with a client who is totally deaf, the nurse aide should
Correct answers - write out information
the nurse aide is asked by a confused client what day it is, the nurse aide should
Correct answers - point to the date on a calendar and say the date
to avoid pulling the catheter when turning a male client, the catheter tube must be
taped to the clients Correct answers - upper thigh
a nurse aide can assist clients with their spiritual needs by Correct answers -
allowing clients to talk about their beliefs
a nurse aide MUST wear gloves when Correct answers - doing peri-care
when getting ready to dress a client, the nurse aide SHOULD Correct answers -
give the client a choice of what to wear
if the nurse aide discovers fire in a client's room, the FIRST thing to do is Correct
answers - remove the client
in order to communicate clearly with a client who has hearing loss, the nurse aid
should Correct answers - look directly at the client when speaking
which of the following stages of dying is usually the FINAL STAGE Correct
answers - acceptance (once you've accepted it, it's kinda like you can move on and
forward)
, if a client says, "God is punishing me" or "Why me", how should the nurse aide
respond Correct answers - listen quietly
the role of the ombudsman is to Correct answers - work with the nursing home to
protect the client's rights
a nurse aide who is active in her church is assigned to care for a client who is not a
member of any religious group, the nurse aid should Correct answers - respect the
client's beliefs and avoid starting religious discussions
the nurse aide notices that a client's mail has been delivered to the client's room,
the nurse aide should Correct answers - give the client the unopened mail and offer
help as needed
which is the following correct measurement of Urinary Output Correct answers -
300cc
the client offers a nurse aide a twenty dollar bill as a thank you for all that the
nurse aid has done, the nurse aid should Correct answers - politely refuse the
money
all of the following situations are examples of abuse or neglect EXCEPT Correct
answers - restraining a client according to a physician's order
if a client is sitting in a chair in his room masturbating, the nurse aid should
Correct answers - leave the client alone and provide privacy
to convert 4oz of juice to milliliters (mL) ,the nurse aide should multiply Correct
answers - 4 x 30mL (because 1oz=30mL)
