Cna State Exam with Real Exam Questions and Correct Verified
Answers.
The nursing assistant knows that the responsibilities of the position do NOT include: - CORRECT
ANSWER-Administering a medication.
Which of the following would be considered an example of battery toward a patient? - CORRECT
ANSWER-The nursing assistant bathes the resident without his or her permission.
The nursing assistant suspects that a resident in the facility is being abused due to multiple unexplained
bruises, refusal to answer most questions, and refusal of ADLs. Which of the following actions should the
nursing assistant take next? - CORRECT ANSWER-Report the suspected situation to the nursing
assistant's immediate supervisor.
MRSA is an example of which of the following? - CORRECT ANSWER-A resistant strain of bacteria that is
difficult to treat with antibiotics.
What is the best way for a nursing assistant to prevent infection? - CORRECT ANSWER-Frequent hand
washing
Which of the following is a key part of care when administering a bath to a resident? - CORRECT
ANSWER-Allow participation in care to promote a sense of independence.
A nursing assistant cares for a resident. Which of the following skin care measures are correct? -
CORRECT ANSWER-The nursing assistant notes an unblanchable red area on the resident's sacrum and
reports it to the nurse.
Before shaving a resident, the nursing assistant checks for which of the following items in the resident's
care plan? - CORRECT ANSWER-Shaving instructions related to problems or issues clotting.
Fecal impaction may present with which of the following symptoms? - CORRECT ANSWER-Small, watery
leakage of stool.
,Dyspnea is a term that refers to difficulty with which of the following? - CORRECT ANSWER-Breathing.
Which of the following statements is true about Alzheimer's residents? - CORRECT ANSWER-It is
important to maintain a routine to avoid confusion and overstimulation.
Which of the following is a correct aspect of making an occupied bed? - CORRECT ANSWER-Lower the
bed to the lowest level when the procedure is complete.
Which of the following is an example of a pulse rate that should be reported to the nurse? - CORRECT
ANSWER-anything outside of the range of 60-100 BPM
The nursing assistant knows that signs of hypoglycemia include which of the following? - CORRECT
ANSWER-Sweating, as well as confusion and tremors, are signs of hypoglycemia.
Which of the following guidelines regarding residents who are hard of hearing would be considered
correct? - CORRECT ANSWER-Speak clearly and slowly as you face the resident.
A resident is ordered to be in High Fowler position for each meal. Which of the following descriptions is
the most accurate depiction of High Fowler position? - CORRECT ANSWER-The patient's bed is at a 90
degree angle and the patient is positioned sitting up.
What protective equipment should be worn when changing an incontinent patient? - CORRECT
ANSWER-Gloves and gown.
Of the following symptoms, which one is most likely due to an infection in a resident? - CORRECT
ANSWER-Sudden onset confusion
The nursing assistant knows that the term "NPO" means: - CORRECT ANSWER-Nothing by mouth.
, The nursing assistant should tell the nurse if the client with diabetes: - CORRECT ANSWER-does not
touch their lunch tray
The nursing assistant knows that residents on bedrest must be turned every: - CORRECT ANSWER-2
hours
The nursing assistant knows that residents on bedrest must be turned every: - CORRECT ANSWER-radial
The nursing assistant is helping residents to eat in the dining room when, suddenly, a resident stands
from their seat and begins clutching their throat while coughing silently. The nursing assistant performs
which of the following actions first? - CORRECT ANSWER-Ask the resident if they are choking.
A client at the facility receives a new roommate. While the roommate is in the bathroom, the clients
leans toward the nurse and whispers, "Why is she here anyway? Is she sick?" The best response by the
nursing assistant is: - CORRECT ANSWER-"I'm afraid I can't share that information with you."
A client with Alzheimers wakes up more confused than usual one morning. The nursing assistant knows
that, after breakfast, it is most important to support normal gastrointestinal tract function by: -
CORRECT ANSWER-taking the client to the bathroom
The client asks the nursing assistant to assist her to cut her toenails. The nursing assistant knows this
client has type two diabetes. Which of the following actions is best? - CORRECT ANSWER-Check the chart
for physician orders regarding nail trimming.
Which of the following options is the best method to prevent insomnia? - CORRECT ANSWER-Encourage
the client to take several walks around the facility daily.
The nursing assistant takes the temperature of an elderly client and finds it to be 100.6 degrees F. The
client reports having just taken a sip of hot tea. Which of the following actions is appropriate? -
CORRECT ANSWER-The nursing assistants waits at least fifteen minutes before retaking the
temperature.
Answers.
The nursing assistant knows that the responsibilities of the position do NOT include: - CORRECT
ANSWER-Administering a medication.
Which of the following would be considered an example of battery toward a patient? - CORRECT
ANSWER-The nursing assistant bathes the resident without his or her permission.
The nursing assistant suspects that a resident in the facility is being abused due to multiple unexplained
bruises, refusal to answer most questions, and refusal of ADLs. Which of the following actions should the
nursing assistant take next? - CORRECT ANSWER-Report the suspected situation to the nursing
assistant's immediate supervisor.
MRSA is an example of which of the following? - CORRECT ANSWER-A resistant strain of bacteria that is
difficult to treat with antibiotics.
What is the best way for a nursing assistant to prevent infection? - CORRECT ANSWER-Frequent hand
washing
Which of the following is a key part of care when administering a bath to a resident? - CORRECT
ANSWER-Allow participation in care to promote a sense of independence.
A nursing assistant cares for a resident. Which of the following skin care measures are correct? -
CORRECT ANSWER-The nursing assistant notes an unblanchable red area on the resident's sacrum and
reports it to the nurse.
Before shaving a resident, the nursing assistant checks for which of the following items in the resident's
care plan? - CORRECT ANSWER-Shaving instructions related to problems or issues clotting.
Fecal impaction may present with which of the following symptoms? - CORRECT ANSWER-Small, watery
leakage of stool.
,Dyspnea is a term that refers to difficulty with which of the following? - CORRECT ANSWER-Breathing.
Which of the following statements is true about Alzheimer's residents? - CORRECT ANSWER-It is
important to maintain a routine to avoid confusion and overstimulation.
Which of the following is a correct aspect of making an occupied bed? - CORRECT ANSWER-Lower the
bed to the lowest level when the procedure is complete.
Which of the following is an example of a pulse rate that should be reported to the nurse? - CORRECT
ANSWER-anything outside of the range of 60-100 BPM
The nursing assistant knows that signs of hypoglycemia include which of the following? - CORRECT
ANSWER-Sweating, as well as confusion and tremors, are signs of hypoglycemia.
Which of the following guidelines regarding residents who are hard of hearing would be considered
correct? - CORRECT ANSWER-Speak clearly and slowly as you face the resident.
A resident is ordered to be in High Fowler position for each meal. Which of the following descriptions is
the most accurate depiction of High Fowler position? - CORRECT ANSWER-The patient's bed is at a 90
degree angle and the patient is positioned sitting up.
What protective equipment should be worn when changing an incontinent patient? - CORRECT
ANSWER-Gloves and gown.
Of the following symptoms, which one is most likely due to an infection in a resident? - CORRECT
ANSWER-Sudden onset confusion
The nursing assistant knows that the term "NPO" means: - CORRECT ANSWER-Nothing by mouth.
, The nursing assistant should tell the nurse if the client with diabetes: - CORRECT ANSWER-does not
touch their lunch tray
The nursing assistant knows that residents on bedrest must be turned every: - CORRECT ANSWER-2
hours
The nursing assistant knows that residents on bedrest must be turned every: - CORRECT ANSWER-radial
The nursing assistant is helping residents to eat in the dining room when, suddenly, a resident stands
from their seat and begins clutching their throat while coughing silently. The nursing assistant performs
which of the following actions first? - CORRECT ANSWER-Ask the resident if they are choking.
A client at the facility receives a new roommate. While the roommate is in the bathroom, the clients
leans toward the nurse and whispers, "Why is she here anyway? Is she sick?" The best response by the
nursing assistant is: - CORRECT ANSWER-"I'm afraid I can't share that information with you."
A client with Alzheimers wakes up more confused than usual one morning. The nursing assistant knows
that, after breakfast, it is most important to support normal gastrointestinal tract function by: -
CORRECT ANSWER-taking the client to the bathroom
The client asks the nursing assistant to assist her to cut her toenails. The nursing assistant knows this
client has type two diabetes. Which of the following actions is best? - CORRECT ANSWER-Check the chart
for physician orders regarding nail trimming.
Which of the following options is the best method to prevent insomnia? - CORRECT ANSWER-Encourage
the client to take several walks around the facility daily.
The nursing assistant takes the temperature of an elderly client and finds it to be 100.6 degrees F. The
client reports having just taken a sip of hot tea. Which of the following actions is appropriate? -
CORRECT ANSWER-The nursing assistants waits at least fifteen minutes before retaking the
temperature.
