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CNA Written Test Questions / Complete
Study Guide / Actual Exam Questions &
Correct Answers
The correct answer is A. Standing behind him and using a transfer belt protects
both the client and the aide.-correct-answer-When assisting a client in learning to
use a walker, it is important to:
A. stand behind him and use a transfer belt.
B. put padding all the way around the top rim.
C. let him walk by himself so he gains independence.
D. let him practice using the walker on the day he is discharged.
The correct answer is B. Urinary retention refers to an inability to urinate.
Retention of urine is a symptom that should be reported to the charge nurse as
soon as it is noted.-correct-answer-Urinary retention refers to
A. a normal output of urine.
B. an inability to urinate.
C. Incontinence.
D. a large output of urine
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The correct answer is A. Because of this aspect of hearing loss, the aged hear well
if you lower your voice. Shouting in a high-pitched voice does not help.-correct-
answer-Normal hearing loss in aging is usually related to the ability to hear
A. high-pitched sounds.
B. loud sounds.
C. all sounds.
D. rapid speech.
The correct answer is D. A confused patient may answer to any name or lie down
in any bed.-correct-answer-The best way to safely identify your patient is by
A. asking his name.
B. calling his name and waiting for his response.
C. checking the bed plate.
D. checking the name tag
The correct answer is A. The nurse aide should report it to the charge nurse. Nurse
aides cannot order a procedure or increase fluids. Anything unusual must be
reported to the nurse in charge.-correct-answer-Mrs. Jones is on a bowel and
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bladder training program. She has not had a bowel movement for three days.
What should the nurse aide do?
A. Report it to the charge nurse.
B. Give the patient an enema.
C. Offer prune juice.
D. Increase fluids.
The correct answer is C. The proper medical abbreviation for before meals is a.c.-
correct-answer-The proper medical abbreviation for before meals is
A. p.c.
B. b.i.d.
C. a.c.
D. t.i.d.
The correct answer is B. The proper medical term for high blood pressure is
hypertension-correct-answer-The proper medical term for high blood pressure is
A. diabetes.
B. hypertension.
C. hypotension.
CNA Written Test Questions / Complete
Study Guide / Actual Exam Questions &
Correct Answers
The correct answer is A. Standing behind him and using a transfer belt protects
both the client and the aide.-correct-answer-When assisting a client in learning to
use a walker, it is important to:
A. stand behind him and use a transfer belt.
B. put padding all the way around the top rim.
C. let him walk by himself so he gains independence.
D. let him practice using the walker on the day he is discharged.
The correct answer is B. Urinary retention refers to an inability to urinate.
Retention of urine is a symptom that should be reported to the charge nurse as
soon as it is noted.-correct-answer-Urinary retention refers to
A. a normal output of urine.
B. an inability to urinate.
C. Incontinence.
D. a large output of urine
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The correct answer is A. Because of this aspect of hearing loss, the aged hear well
if you lower your voice. Shouting in a high-pitched voice does not help.-correct-
answer-Normal hearing loss in aging is usually related to the ability to hear
A. high-pitched sounds.
B. loud sounds.
C. all sounds.
D. rapid speech.
The correct answer is D. A confused patient may answer to any name or lie down
in any bed.-correct-answer-The best way to safely identify your patient is by
A. asking his name.
B. calling his name and waiting for his response.
C. checking the bed plate.
D. checking the name tag
The correct answer is A. The nurse aide should report it to the charge nurse. Nurse
aides cannot order a procedure or increase fluids. Anything unusual must be
reported to the nurse in charge.-correct-answer-Mrs. Jones is on a bowel and
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bladder training program. She has not had a bowel movement for three days.
What should the nurse aide do?
A. Report it to the charge nurse.
B. Give the patient an enema.
C. Offer prune juice.
D. Increase fluids.
The correct answer is C. The proper medical abbreviation for before meals is a.c.-
correct-answer-The proper medical abbreviation for before meals is
A. p.c.
B. b.i.d.
C. a.c.
D. t.i.d.
The correct answer is B. The proper medical term for high blood pressure is
hypertension-correct-answer-The proper medical term for high blood pressure is
A. diabetes.
B. hypertension.
C. hypotension.
