CNA State Exam Review Questions
Active range of motion exercises are prescribed to prevent - Answer-loss of joint motion.
When transporting and moving residents, a nurse assistant can protect himself or herself from injury by
using - Answer-good body mechanics.
When a nurse assistant obtains a blood pressure reading of 160/110; what is the best action? - Answer-
Report the reading to the supervisor
A nurse assistant counts 7 respirations for 30 seconds and record the respirations as - Answer-14
Spending time talking with residents is a good way: - Answer-to provide social interaction.
A nurse assistant wears gloves when collecting a specimen to: - Answer-protect nurse aide.
In the resident's room, privacy for the resident may be provided by: - Answer-drawing curtains around
bed.
When a resident has trouble hearing, the nurse assistant may communicate best by: - Answer-facing the
resident while talking
What will occur in long-term care facilities when the resident presses the signal button beside his/her
bed? - Answer-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: - Answer-
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: - Answer-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: - Answer-100 - 105
degrees Fahrenheit
When checking a resident's general/therapeutic diet documentation, the nurse assistant sees the
abbreviation NPO. The resident would be allowed: - Answer-nothing by mouth.
When a nurse assistant is instructed to position a resident in bed, the nurse assistant must make sure
he/she uses: - Answer-proper body mechanics
A nurse assistant has been assigned to assist an incontinent resident with bladder training. During the
bladder training period the nurse assistant should: - Answer-offer fluids frequently and ensure that the
resident eats a well-balanced diet
The most important reason for a nurse assistant to follow all state and federal regulations while working
in a long-term care setting is because: - Answer-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? - Answer-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: - Answer-regaining strength and mobility.
, When a nurse assistant has been assigned to wash a resident's hair, the nurse assistant should: -
Answer-protect the resident's eyes.
When should the nurse assistant trim the resident's fingernails? - Answer-After soaking the resident's
hands.
When a nurse assistant is instructed to place a resident into a supine position, the nurse assistant would
place the resident lying on his/her: - Answer-back.
Passive range of motion exercises are ordered for residents who: - Answer-cannot exercise by
themselves.
Which area on the resident should the nurse assistant clean last when giving a resident a complete bed
bath? - Answer-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: - Answer-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: - Answer-sponge-tipped applicator.
What is the best way for a nurse assistant to verify a patient's identity when distributing food trays? -
Answer-Check the resident's I.D. bracelet information
Routine care tasks that the nurse assistant helps the resident perform before and after the resident eats
breakfast is referred to as: - Answer-A.M. care.
Active range of motion exercises are prescribed to prevent - Answer-loss of joint motion.
When transporting and moving residents, a nurse assistant can protect himself or herself from injury by
using - Answer-good body mechanics.
When a nurse assistant obtains a blood pressure reading of 160/110; what is the best action? - Answer-
Report the reading to the supervisor
A nurse assistant counts 7 respirations for 30 seconds and record the respirations as - Answer-14
Spending time talking with residents is a good way: - Answer-to provide social interaction.
A nurse assistant wears gloves when collecting a specimen to: - Answer-protect nurse aide.
In the resident's room, privacy for the resident may be provided by: - Answer-drawing curtains around
bed.
When a resident has trouble hearing, the nurse assistant may communicate best by: - Answer-facing the
resident while talking
What will occur in long-term care facilities when the resident presses the signal button beside his/her
bed? - Answer-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: - Answer-
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: - Answer-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: - Answer-100 - 105
degrees Fahrenheit
When checking a resident's general/therapeutic diet documentation, the nurse assistant sees the
abbreviation NPO. The resident would be allowed: - Answer-nothing by mouth.
When a nurse assistant is instructed to position a resident in bed, the nurse assistant must make sure
he/she uses: - Answer-proper body mechanics
A nurse assistant has been assigned to assist an incontinent resident with bladder training. During the
bladder training period the nurse assistant should: - Answer-offer fluids frequently and ensure that the
resident eats a well-balanced diet
The most important reason for a nurse assistant to follow all state and federal regulations while working
in a long-term care setting is because: - Answer-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? - Answer-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: - Answer-regaining strength and mobility.
, When a nurse assistant has been assigned to wash a resident's hair, the nurse assistant should: -
Answer-protect the resident's eyes.
When should the nurse assistant trim the resident's fingernails? - Answer-After soaking the resident's
hands.
When a nurse assistant is instructed to place a resident into a supine position, the nurse assistant would
place the resident lying on his/her: - Answer-back.
Passive range of motion exercises are ordered for residents who: - Answer-cannot exercise by
themselves.
Which area on the resident should the nurse assistant clean last when giving a resident a complete bed
bath? - Answer-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: - Answer-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: - Answer-sponge-tipped applicator.
What is the best way for a nurse assistant to verify a patient's identity when distributing food trays? -
Answer-Check the resident's I.D. bracelet information
Routine care tasks that the nurse assistant helps the resident perform before and after the resident eats
breakfast is referred to as: - Answer-A.M. care.
