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ILLINOIS CNA FINAL EXAM PRACTICE | 2025 - 2026 |
REAL 90 EXAM QUESTIONS& ANSWERS|UPDATED
2025 SPRING| A+ GRADE ASSURED
Active range of motion exercises are prescribed to prevent: A. Loss of joint motion B. Arthritis C. Circulation D. Skin Breakdown โ ANS:->>> Loss of joint motion When transporting and moving residents, a nurse assistant can protect himself or herself from injury by using: A. Good body mechanics B. Helpers C. Extra equipment D. A co-worker's advice โ ANS:->>> Good body mechanics When a nurse assistant obtains a blood pressure reading of 160/110; what is the best action? A. Record the reading as usual
B. Call the family C. Call the doctor D. Report the reading to the supervisor โ ANS:->>> Report the reading to the supervisor A nurse assistant counts 7 respirations for 30 seconds and record the respirations as; A. 7 B. 12 C. 14 D. 21 - ANS:->>> 14 Spending time talking with residents is a good way: A. for the nurse assistant to rest B. to provide social interaction C. for residents to understand the nurse assistant's problems D. to avoid having the supervisor find you โ ANS:->>> to provide social interaction A nurse assistant wears gloves when collecting a specimen to:
What will occur in long-term care facilities when the resident presses the signal button beside his/her bed? A. A siren will sound B. A light above the door to the resident's room will light up C. A pager carried by the nurse assistant will beep or vibrate D. A light inside the resident's room will off and on โ ANS:->>> A light above the door to the resident's room will light up When a resident experiences a seizure, the nurse assistant's primary concern should be to: A. Protect the resident's head B. Restrain the resident's body movement C. Hold the resident's wrists tightly D. Immediately go get help โ ANS:->>> Protect the resident's head When a nurse assistant is working with a resident on maintaining his/her thinking abilities, typically the orientation program begins each morning by: A. Reading a magazine to the resident B. Telling the date and time to the resident
C. Asking the resident long, detailed questions D. Explaining the entire days planned activities โ ANS:->>> B. Telling the date and time to the resident When preparing to give a tub bath to a resident, the water in the tub should be: A. 67 - 75 Fahrenheit B. 65 - 75 Celsius C. 100 - 105 Celsius D. 100 - 105 Fahrenheit โ ANS:->>> D. 100 - 105 Fahrenheit When checking a resident's general/therapeutic diet documentation, the nurse assistant sees the abbreviation NPO. The resident would be allowed: A. Only water B. Nuts, prunes, and oranges C. Nothing by mouth D. No pure orange โ ANS:->>> C. Nothing by mouth When a nurse assistant is instructed to position a resident in bed, the nurse assistant must make sure he/she uses:
C. Failure to follow regulations could result in sanctions against the employer D. Observing regulations will make the nurse assistant popular and well liked by the residents - ANS:->>> A. Regulations are designed to protect the resident's health and ensure quality of care The nurse assistant is cleaning a resident's unit when a family member arrives to visit the resident. Why is it important that the nurse assistant finishes the task that he/she is doing and exit the room as soon as possible? A. So the nurse assistant does not have to ANS:->>> questions the family members might have. B. Because the resident has the right to immediate and private access to family and friends C. Because the arrival of the family members provides a good opportunity for the nurse assistant to take a break D. So the nurse assistant has time to talk with the family member about the resident's problems outside the room - ANS:->>>B. Because the resident has the right to immediate and private access to family and friends A resident's care plan calls for a weekly visit from a physical therapist. The primary responsibility of the physical therapist is to help the resident with: A. Speech problems
B. Eating and drinking problems C. regaining strength and mobility D. completion of activities of daily living - ANS:->>>C. regaining strength and mobility When a nurse assistant has been assigned to wash a resident's hair, the nurse assistant should: A. use cool water B. open privacy curtains C. protect the resident's eyes D. apply the shampoo and then use a comb to remove tangles - ANS:->>>C. protect the resident's eyes When should the nurse assistant trim the resident's fingernails? A. during a.m care B. before taking a shower C. before taking a tub bath D. after soaking the resident's hands - ANS:->>>D. after soaking the resident's hands When a nurse assistant is instructed to place a resident into a supine
B. back C. side D. side with pillow supporting the spine - ANS:->>>B. back Passive range of motion exercises are ordered for residents who: A. cannot exercise by themselves B. Can move and exercise without assistance C. Can get out of bed and walk by themselves D. Exercises too frequently - ANS:->>>A. cannot exercise by themselves Which area on the resident should the nurse assistant clean last when giving a resident a complete bed bath? A. Perineal (genital) area B. Pedal (legs, ankles, feet) area C. Facial (eye, mouth, nose) area D. Abdominal (chest, stomach, back) area - ANS:->>>A. Perineal (genital) area
When a nurse assistant uses a standing pivot transfer to assist a resident with a left side weakness from the bed to a wheelchair, the best place for the nurse assistant to stand is: A. directly behind the resident. B. away from the resident. C. in front and to the left side of the resident. D. in front and to the right side of the resident. - ANS:->>>C. in front and to the left side of the resident. When a nurse assistant is instructed to provide oral hygiene to an unconscious resident, the nurse assistant should clean the oral cavity using a: A. wash cloth B. soft toothbrush C. tongue blade D. sponge-tipped applicator - ANS:->>>D. sponge-tipped applicator What is the best way for a nurse assistant to verify a patient's identity when distributing food trays? A. Ask another resident to identify the resident
The nurse assistant has been assigned to transport two residents in wheelchairs to the dining hall. The safest way for the nurse assistant to move the two residents in wheelchairs is to: A. push one wheelchair at a time. B. pull two wheelchairs at a time. C. push one wheelchair while pulling the other. D. line the wheelchairs up side by side and push both wheelchairs at the same time. - ANS:->>>push one wheelchair at a time. When preparing an ice bag to be applied to a resident's body part, the nurse assistant should use crushed ice in the bag because the ice bag will be: A. faster to fill with ice. B. warmer to the resident's touch. C. easier to mold to the body part. D. frozen and reused again later. - ANS:->>>easier to mold to the body part. When the nurse assistant applies petroleum jelly to an irritated area on a resident's skin, the petroleum jelly is considered to be a (an):
A. Anti perspirant B. Skin deodorant C. Topical ointment D. Medicated ointment - ANS:->>>C. Topical ointment A therapeutic bath that a nurse assistant might provide to a resident would be a: A. Cool tub bath B. Partial bath C. Sponge bath D. Whirlpool bath - ANS:->>>D. Whirlpool bath When a nurse assistant is administering a hot soak to a resident's body part, the body part should remain in the soak for: A. 3 - 5 minutes. B. 8 - 10 minutes. C. 15 - 20 minutes. D. 30 - 40 minutes. - ANS:->>>C. 15 - 20 minutes.
palm is down, then turn the hand so the palm is up.
When a nurse assistant provides a backrub to a resident, kneading refers to: A. the tapping of the nurse assistant's fingers up and down on the resident's skin. B. the use of circular motion with the palm of the nurse assistant's hand on the resident's skin. C. lightly striking the resident's skin with the sides of the nurse assistant's hand. D. gently grasping the resident's skin between the thumb and fingers of the nurse assistant's hand. - ANS:->>>D. gently grasping the resident's skin between the thumb and fingers of the nurse assistant's hand. When a nurse assistant applies a warm compress to a resident's body part, the compress is covered with plastic and wrapped in a towel to keep the: A. compress moist B. compress warm C. resident from getting wet D. Compress from transferring heat to the body part - ANS:->>>B. compress warm What type of resident data would typically be obtained through a resident family interview? A. Resident's family financial status
An acceptable diversional activity for a nurse assistant to suggest for a resident in a long-term care facility would be: A. participating in scheduled recreational activities B. Walking around the facility discussing his/her personal problems C. discussing other residents personal problems. D. following the nurse assistant while he/she does rounds. - ANS:->>>A. participating in scheduled recreational activities When the nurse assistant applies an ankle foot orthosis (AFO) on a resident, the nurse assistant first positions the AFO: A. around the resident's leg and calf area. B. on the weak side of the resident's ankle. C. on the inside of the resident's shoe. D. around the weak side of the ankle. - ANS:->>>on the inside of the resident's shoe. When a nurse assistant is trying to communicate with a limited English proficient resident, it may be necessary to:
A. seek the aide of a translator. B. speak loudly or shout at the resident. C. ask another resident to speak to the resident. D. use pictures and gestures. - ANS:->>>use pictures and gestures. When applying a cold compress to a resident's body part for 20 minutes, how often must the nurse assistant check the area of the resident's skin that is in direct contact with the cold compress? A. Every minute B. Every five minutes C. Every ten minutes D. Every fifteen minutes - ANS:->>>B. Every five minutes Which of the following emergency treatments could be utilized by a nurse assistant to help bring down a high fever in a resident? A. Provide an epsom salt enema B. Submerge the entire resident's body in an ice water bath C. Give the resident aspirin at a rate of 10 grams per pound of body weight
