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CNA Practice Exams with Verified Questions and Answers, Exams of Nursing

A series of practice questions and answers for certified nursing assistant (cna) exams. It covers a wide range of topics relevant to cna practice, including patient care, safety, communication, and basic medical terminology. The questions are designed to test knowledge and understanding of essential cna skills and procedures.

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2024/2025

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CNA PRACTICE EXAMS WITH VERIFIED
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
___________is maintaining equal intake and output.
- ANSWERS-fluid balance
A ___________ is the permanent and painful stiffening of a joint and muscle.
- ANSWERS-contracture
A nursing assistant should wear gloves when
- ANSWERS-giving perineal care to a resident
A resident's proteced health information (PIH) may be shared with:
- ANSWERS-only those who need the information for care or processing of records
A way to prevent aspiration during oral care of unconscious residents include:
- ANSWERS-using as little liquid as possible when giving oral care
Aftr an amputation, a resident may experience phantom sensation. Phantom sensation is
- ANSWERS-pain or sensation caused by remaining nerve endings
An attitude that is helpful in hospice work is
- ANSWERS-respect privacy and independence
Before helping a resident eat, how should the nursing assistant position the resident?
- ANSWERS-sitting as upright as possible
Diabetes can lead to what complications:
- ANSWERS-impaired wound healing
During a seizure an NA should
- ANSWERS-keep the resident safe
Exercises that put each joint through its full arc of motion are called:
- ANSWERS-range of motion
For a nursing assitant, confidentiality means
- ANSWERS-keeping private things private
Generally, the last sense to leave a dying person is the sense of
- ANSWERS-hearing
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CNA PRACTICE EXAMS WITH VERIFIED

QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

___________is maintaining equal intake and output.

  • ANSWERS-fluid balance A ___________ is the permanent and painful stiffening of a joint and muscle.
  • ANSWERS-contracture A nursing assistant should wear gloves when
  • ANSWERS-giving perineal care to a resident A resident's proteced health information (PIH) may be shared with:
  • ANSWERS-only those who need the information for care or processing of records A way to prevent aspiration during oral care of unconscious residents include:
  • ANSWERS-using as little liquid as possible when giving oral care Aftr an amputation, a resident may experience phantom sensation. Phantom sensation is
  • ANSWERS-pain or sensation caused by remaining nerve endings An attitude that is helpful in hospice work is
  • ANSWERS-respect privacy and independence Before helping a resident eat, how should the nursing assistant position the resident?
  • ANSWERS-sitting as upright as possible Diabetes can lead to what complications:
  • ANSWERS-impaired wound healing During a seizure an NA should
  • ANSWERS-keep the resident safe Exercises that put each joint through its full arc of motion are called:
  • ANSWERS-range of motion For a nursing assitant, confidentiality means
  • ANSWERS-keeping private things private Generally, the last sense to leave a dying person is the sense of
  • ANSWERS-hearing

HIV can be transmitted

  • ANSWERS-to a fetus by an infected mother How can a nursing assistant help residents with their spirtual needs?
  • ANSWERS-learn about resident's beliefs and listen carefully How many rubber-tipped feet does a quad can have?
  • ANSWERS-four How should a fracture pan be positioned?
  • ANSWERS-with the handle toward the foot of the bed How should a resident with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) be positioned?
  • ANSWERS-sitting upright If a nursing assistant sees a letter for the resident at the front desk, she should
  • ANSWERS-take the opened letter to the resident's room If a resident starts to fall, the best thing an NA can do is to:
  • ANSWERS-widen her stance and bring the resident's body close to her If a resident with Alzheimer's disease has problems with dressing, the nursing assistant should:
  • ANSWERS-lay out clothes in the order they should be put on If a resident with Alzheimer's disease shows violent behavior, the nursing assistant should
  • ANSWERS-remove triggers If an activity is not listed on the care plan, what is the responsibility of a NA?
  • ANSWERS-The NA should not perform the activity if it is not listed on the care plan. In order to communicate with a resident who is hearing-impaired, the nursing assistant should
  • ANSWERS-face the resident directly when speaking In which of the following procedures must a nursing assistant always wear gloves?
  • ANSWERS-shaving Incontinence may be caused by:
  • ANSWERS-nervous system diseases Insulin reaction can be caused by
  • ANSWERS-too little food Joking with a resident's roommate about the resident's incontinence is what type of abuse?
  • ANSWERS-phychological abuse Nursing assistants do not usually perform procedures that require
  • ANSWERS-sterile technique

What does palliative care involve?

  • ANSWERS-pain relief and comfort What does the chain of command do?
  • ANSWERS-describes the line of authority What is a common "cliche"?
  • ANSWERS-It will all work out in the end. What is a function of the nervous system?
  • ANSWERS-senses and interprets information from outside the body What is a good way for a nursing assistant to care for a mentally ill resident?
  • ANSWERS-support the resident and his or her family and friends What is a good way for a nursing assistant to respond to inappropriate sexual behavior?
  • ANSWERS-take the resident to a private area What is a guideline for good skin care?
  • ANSWERS-check the resident's skin daily and report changes What is a normal range of a blood pressure?
  • ANSWERS-varies 119/75 is an example What is a task that is outside the scope of practice for an NA?
  • ANSWERS-inserting tubes into a resident's body What is a type of advance directive:
  • ANSWERS-Durable Power of Attorney for Health Care What is an example of a normal change of aging?
  • ANSWERS-weaker muscles What is an example of physical abuse?
  • ANSWERS-pinching a resident What is one good way a nursing assistant can assist residents with normal changes of aging related to the urinary system?
  • ANSWERS-offer frequent trips to the bathroom What is one important reason why the bed should remain wrinkle-free?
  • ANSWERS-to help keep the skin healthy and prevent pressure sores What is one way a nursing assistant can promote a resident's independence?
  • ANSWERS-allowing a resident to do a task by himself no matter how long it takes hime What is something a nursing assistant needs to observe and report regarding the musculoskeletal system:
  • ANSWERS-white, shiny, red, or warm areas over a joint

What is the correct conversion of 1900 hours to standard time?

  • ANSWERS-7:00p.m. What is the correct conversion of 4:10p.m. to military time?
  • ANSWERS-1610 hours What is the medical term for high blood pressure?
  • ANSWERS-hypertension What is the term for a device that replaces a missing body pat?
  • ANSWERS-prosthesis What may influence a food preference?
  • ANSWERS-religion What member of the care team might help a resident learn to use adaptive devices for eating or dressing?
  • ANSWERS-occupational therapist What should a nursing assistant do each time a patient is repositioned?
  • ANSWERS-should check residents'skin each time they are repositioned What should a nursing assistant do if she suspects a resident is being abused?
  • ANSWERS-she should report it to the nurse immediately and let him/her handle it from there What thermometer is used to take a temperature from the ear?
  • ANSWERS-tympanic thermometer When a resident has left-sided weakness, which sleeve should be put on first?
  • ANSWERS-left sleeve When assisting a patient with dentures, a nursing assistant should
  • ANSWERS-clean dentures should be returned to the resident or stored in a denture cup that is labeled When assisting a resident with a standard bedpan, where should the wider end of the bedpan be placed?
  • ANSWERS-in alignment with the resident's buttocks When communicating with a resident who is visually-impaired, the nursing assistant should
  • ANSWERS-tell the resident what the nursing assistant is doing while careing for him When encountering a fire, a nursing assistant should first
  • ANSWERS-remove resident from danger When leaving a resident's room, a nursing assistant should
  • ANSWERS-restock supplies and leave the call light within reach

Which of the following is used when documenting the amount of fluid a resident drinks?

  • ANSWERS-milliters Which of the following statements is true of pain?
  • ANSWERS-pain is a different experience for each person Which position is a resident in if he is lying on his stomach?
  • ANSWERS-prone position Which sense is usually last to leave the body when a person is dying?
  • ANSWERS-hearing Which temperature site is generally considered to be the most accurate?
  • ANSWERS-rectal Which type of urine speciment does not include the first and last urine in the sample?
  • ANSWERS-clean catch Why should a nursing assistant be concerned if he notices that areas of a resident's skin have become pale, white, or a reddened color?
  • ANSWERS-it could be the beginning of a pressure sore With whom may a nursing assistant share a resident's medical information?
  • ANSWERS-other staff members involved in the resident's care