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Exam Solution
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CNA State Exam CNA State Exam 2026 A+ GRADE ASSU
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RED COMPLETE SOLUTIONS AND VERIFIED ANSWERS (
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FE6DD)
QUESTION 1 zm
What is one example of nonverbal communication that assists the therapeutic commu
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nication? a)making good eye contact
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b) scrolling through ones phone
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c) giving a look of boredom or disinterest
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d) looking at the door constantly
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ANSWER
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QUESTION 2 zm
Which of the following is the proper abbrev for weight?
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a) lb b)kg c)wa d)wt
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ANSWER
d)wt
QUESTION 3 zm
When employing proper lifitng techinque which of the following should the nursing as
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sistant do? 1. balance on one foot 2. avoid twisting and awkward positions 3.lift with t
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he legs not the back 4. try to lift residents alone as much as possible w/o asking for h
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elp, so as not to interrupt other NAs work
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a) all the above
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b) 2,3
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c) 2,3,4
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d) 1,2,3
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ANSWER
,b) 2,3
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QUESTION 4 zm
Delirium differs from dementia in what way? a)delirium is slow, progressive and untr
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eatable
b) delirium has an acute onset and is treatable
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c) delirium includes inc alertness d)the cause of delirium is unidentifiable
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ANSWER
b) delirium has an acute onset and is treatable
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QUESTION 5 zm
In order to maintain certification, most states require the nurse aid to do which of th
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e following?
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a) present a special wavier from his/her facility
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b) retake the state certification exam every year
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c) show proof twelve hrs of continuing education (CE) credits d)show proof of twelve
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hrs of community service
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ANSWER
c) show proof twelve hrs of continuing education (CE) credits
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QUESTION 6 zm
What is the typical flow rate for oxygen administered via nasal cannula?
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a) 2-4LPM b)2-4mL/s c)10L/s d)20mL/hr
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ANSWER
a) 2-4LPM
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QUESTION 7 zm
What is the right of the resident to make their own health care decisions called?
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a) self expression b)confidentiality
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c) privacy d)self determination
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ANSWER
d)self determination
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QUESTION 8 zm
,A fax containing resident info and prescriptions is sent from the doctors office. This is
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what type of communication.
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a) verbal b)written c)nonverbal d)non sequential
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ANSWER
b)written
QUESTION 9 zm
What is something the NA can do to alleviate the dry mouth caused by mouth breathi
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ng in the dying resident
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a) the aide can encourage the resident to close his mouth which will help with increa
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sing salivation b)the aide can do nothing
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c) the aide can encourage lots of fluids that way the resident will feel better
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d) the aide can use mouth sponges to wet the mouth cavity
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ANSWER
d) the aide can use mouth sponges to wet the mouth cavity
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QUESTION 10 zm
The NA sees that the resident has a sign on the door that says "NPO." What does that
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mean?
a) sign does not have an important meaning
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b) the sign means that the resident is on a normal diet
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c) the sign means nothing by mouth
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d) the sign means that the resident gets a renal diet
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ANSWER
c) the sign means nothing by mouth
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QUESTION 11 zm
the NA must be able to prioritize time wisely. which of the following situations would
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be the highest privacy on the NA to do list?
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a) delivering a meal tray to a resident
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b) checking a routine vital signs on resident
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c) turning/repositioning a resident who is due to be turned in 15min
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d) assisting a nurse with a resident who has just fallen
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ANSWER
d) assisting a nurse with a resident who has just fallen
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, QUESTION 12 zm
the NA notices there is a doctor who wears a small, round hat on the back of his head
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every day. she makes fun of it when talking with other NA. Her supervisors finds out
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and takes her aside and likely talks to her about what?
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a) prioritizing tasks over conversation with coworkers
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b) cultural diversity in the workplace
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c) respecting residents right
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d) proper body mechanics
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ANSWER
a) prioritizing tasks over conversation with coworkers
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QUESTION 13 zm
Acute Illness zm
ANSWER
Sudden illness and expected to recover
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QUESTION 14 zm
Chronic illness zm
ANSWER
On-going illness with no cure (arthritis)
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QUESTION 15 zm
Terminal Illness zm
ANSWER
Will not recover (AD & COPD)
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QUESTION 16 zm
ALR
ANSWER
Assisted living residence
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QUESTION 17 zm
Exam Solution
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CNA State Exam CNA State Exam 2026 A+ GRADE ASSU
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RED COMPLETE SOLUTIONS AND VERIFIED ANSWERS (
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FE6DD)
QUESTION 1 zm
What is one example of nonverbal communication that assists the therapeutic commu
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nication? a)making good eye contact
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b) scrolling through ones phone
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c) giving a look of boredom or disinterest
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d) looking at the door constantly
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ANSWER
a)making good eye contact zm zm zm
QUESTION 2 zm
Which of the following is the proper abbrev for weight?
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a) lb b)kg c)wa d)wt
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ANSWER
d)wt
QUESTION 3 zm
When employing proper lifitng techinque which of the following should the nursing as
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sistant do? 1. balance on one foot 2. avoid twisting and awkward positions 3.lift with t
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he legs not the back 4. try to lift residents alone as much as possible w/o asking for h
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elp, so as not to interrupt other NAs work
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a) all the above
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b) 2,3
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c) 2,3,4
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d) 1,2,3
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ANSWER
,b) 2,3
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QUESTION 4 zm
Delirium differs from dementia in what way? a)delirium is slow, progressive and untr
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eatable
b) delirium has an acute onset and is treatable
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c) delirium includes inc alertness d)the cause of delirium is unidentifiable
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ANSWER
b) delirium has an acute onset and is treatable
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QUESTION 5 zm
In order to maintain certification, most states require the nurse aid to do which of th
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e following?
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a) present a special wavier from his/her facility
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b) retake the state certification exam every year
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c) show proof twelve hrs of continuing education (CE) credits d)show proof of twelve
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hrs of community service
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ANSWER
c) show proof twelve hrs of continuing education (CE) credits
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QUESTION 6 zm
What is the typical flow rate for oxygen administered via nasal cannula?
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a) 2-4LPM b)2-4mL/s c)10L/s d)20mL/hr
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ANSWER
a) 2-4LPM
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QUESTION 7 zm
What is the right of the resident to make their own health care decisions called?
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a) self expression b)confidentiality
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c) privacy d)self determination
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ANSWER
d)self determination
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QUESTION 8 zm
,A fax containing resident info and prescriptions is sent from the doctors office. This is
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what type of communication.
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a) verbal b)written c)nonverbal d)non sequential
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ANSWER
b)written
QUESTION 9 zm
What is something the NA can do to alleviate the dry mouth caused by mouth breathi
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ng in the dying resident
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a) the aide can encourage the resident to close his mouth which will help with increa
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sing salivation b)the aide can do nothing
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c) the aide can encourage lots of fluids that way the resident will feel better
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d) the aide can use mouth sponges to wet the mouth cavity
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ANSWER
d) the aide can use mouth sponges to wet the mouth cavity
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QUESTION 10 zm
The NA sees that the resident has a sign on the door that says "NPO." What does that
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mean?
a) sign does not have an important meaning
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b) the sign means that the resident is on a normal diet
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c) the sign means nothing by mouth
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d) the sign means that the resident gets a renal diet
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ANSWER
c) the sign means nothing by mouth
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QUESTION 11 zm
the NA must be able to prioritize time wisely. which of the following situations would
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be the highest privacy on the NA to do list?
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a) delivering a meal tray to a resident
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b) checking a routine vital signs on resident
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c) turning/repositioning a resident who is due to be turned in 15min
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d) assisting a nurse with a resident who has just fallen
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ANSWER
d) assisting a nurse with a resident who has just fallen
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, QUESTION 12 zm
the NA notices there is a doctor who wears a small, round hat on the back of his head
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every day. she makes fun of it when talking with other NA. Her supervisors finds out
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and takes her aside and likely talks to her about what?
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a) prioritizing tasks over conversation with coworkers
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b) cultural diversity in the workplace
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c) respecting residents right
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d) proper body mechanics
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ANSWER
a) prioritizing tasks over conversation with coworkers
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QUESTION 13 zm
Acute Illness zm
ANSWER
Sudden illness and expected to recover
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QUESTION 14 zm
Chronic illness zm
ANSWER
On-going illness with no cure (arthritis)
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QUESTION 15 zm
Terminal Illness zm
ANSWER
Will not recover (AD & COPD)
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QUESTION 16 zm
ALR
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Assisted living residence
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QUESTION 17 zm
