IL CNA Practice Exam
Active range of motion exercises are prescribed to prevent:
A. Loss of joint motion
B. Arthritis
C. Circulation
D. Skin Breakdown - Answer-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 - Answer-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 - Answer-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 - Answer-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 - Answer-to provide social interaction
A nurse assistant wears gloves when collecting a specimen to:
A. To avoid having the supervisor find you
B. Look professional
C. Protect the nurse aide
D. Protect the resident from the nurse assistant's bare hands - Answer-Protect the nurse aide
In the resident's room, privacy for the resident may be provided by:
A. Drawing curtains around bed
B. Turning off lights
C. Placing a 'Do Not Disturb' sign on the door
D. Keeping the resident fully dressed - Answer-Drawing curtains around the bed
When a resident has trouble hearing, the nurse assistant may communicate best by:
A. Explaining everything twice
B. Facing the resident while talking
C. Using gestures to communicate
, D. Asking family members to communicate - 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?
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 - 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:
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 - 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:
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 - Answer-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
Active range of motion exercises are prescribed to prevent:
A. Loss of joint motion
B. Arthritis
C. Circulation
D. Skin Breakdown - Answer-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 - Answer-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 - Answer-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 - Answer-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 - Answer-to provide social interaction
A nurse assistant wears gloves when collecting a specimen to:
A. To avoid having the supervisor find you
B. Look professional
C. Protect the nurse aide
D. Protect the resident from the nurse assistant's bare hands - Answer-Protect the nurse aide
In the resident's room, privacy for the resident may be provided by:
A. Drawing curtains around bed
B. Turning off lights
C. Placing a 'Do Not Disturb' sign on the door
D. Keeping the resident fully dressed - Answer-Drawing curtains around the bed
When a resident has trouble hearing, the nurse assistant may communicate best by:
A. Explaining everything twice
B. Facing the resident while talking
C. Using gestures to communicate
, D. Asking family members to communicate - 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?
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 - 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:
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 - 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:
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 - Answer-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
