CERTIFIED NURSING ASSISTANT (CNA) COMPREHENSIVE
EXAMINATION COMPLETE QUESTIONS WITH 100% VERIFIED
ANSWERS
1. Why is it important for a resident's bed to remain wrinkle-free?
A. To prevent the sheets from tearing
B. To help keep the skin healthy and prevent pressure sores
C. To make the bed look neat for visitors
D. To help the resident sleep longer
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Wrinkles in sheets create areas of constant pressure against the skin,
which can reduce blood flow and cause pressure injuries (bedsores). Keeping the
bed smooth is a key preventative measure for skin breakdown.
2. What is the term for a device that replaces a missing body part?
A. Orthosis
B. Prosthesis
C. Traction
D. Supportive device
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A prosthesis is an artificial device that replaces a missing body part,
such as a limb, to restore function or appearance.
3. To convert four ounces of water to milliliters (mL), the nursing assistant
should multiply four by which number?
A. 10
,B. 15
C. 30
D. 60
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: One ounce is approximately equal to 30 milliliters. Therefore, 4 ounces
x 30 mL/ounce = 120 mL.
4. Which healthcare setting is specifically for people expected to die within six
months?
A. Skilled nursing facility
B. Rehabilitation center
C. Hospice
D. Acute care hospital
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Hospice care is designed for individuals with a terminal illness and a life
expectancy of six months or less, focusing on comfort and quality of life rather
than curative treatment.
5. Which abbreviation means "nothing by mouth"?
A. NPO
B. ADL
C. PRN
D. BRP
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: NPO comes from the Latin "nil per os," meaning nothing by mouth. This
is a common medical instruction to withhold all food and fluids.
6. Exercises that put each joint through its full arc of motion are called what?
A. Passive exercises
B. Active exercises
C. Range of motion (ROM) exercises
D. Resistive exercises
,Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Range of motion exercises move each joint through its complete,
natural movement arc to maintain flexibility, prevent contractures, and improve
circulation.
7. What is the medical term for high blood pressure?
A. Hypotension
B. Hypertension
C. Hyperglycemia
D. Hypoglycemia
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: "Hyper-" means high or excessive, and "tension" refers to pressure.
Hypertension is the chronic medical condition of elevated blood pressure in the
arteries.
8. Which task is outside the scope of practice for a nursing assistant?
A. Measuring urine output
B. Inserting tubes into a resident's body
C. Providing perineal care
D. Repositioning a resident in bed
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Inserting tubes (such as urinary catheters or nasogastric tubes) is an
invasive sterile or aseptic procedure that requires licensed nursing or medical
training, making it outside the CNA's legal scope of practice.
9. How often should Standard Precautions be practiced?
A. Only when a resident has a known infection
B. Only when handling blood or body fluids
C. On every single person in your care
D. Only during morning care
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Standard Precautions assume every person's blood and body fluids are
, potentially infectious. They must be applied consistently with all residents
regardless of their diagnosis.
10. Which type of care helps restore a resident to the highest level of
functioning possible?
A. Palliative care
B. Maintenance care
C. Rehabilitation
D. Respite care
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Rehabilitation focuses on restoring function, improving abilities, and
helping residents regain independence after illness, injury, or surgery.
11. If an activity is not listed on the care plan, what is the responsibility of the
nursing assistant?
A. Perform the activity anyway if it seems helpful
B. Ask the resident's family for permission
C. Document that the activity was not done
D. Not perform the activity as it is not listed
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The care plan is a legal and professional guide developed by the
healthcare team. CNAs must follow it exactly and never perform tasks not listed
without specific instructions from the supervising nurse.
12. When can restraints be applied to a resident?
A. Whenever the resident becomes confused
B. To prevent the resident from falling
C. For staff convenience during a busy shift
D. Only with a doctor's written order
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Federal and state regulations (including OBRA) strictly limit restraint
use. A physician must assess the resident and issue a specific, time-limited order
before any restraint can be applied.
EXAMINATION COMPLETE QUESTIONS WITH 100% VERIFIED
ANSWERS
1. Why is it important for a resident's bed to remain wrinkle-free?
A. To prevent the sheets from tearing
B. To help keep the skin healthy and prevent pressure sores
C. To make the bed look neat for visitors
D. To help the resident sleep longer
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Wrinkles in sheets create areas of constant pressure against the skin,
which can reduce blood flow and cause pressure injuries (bedsores). Keeping the
bed smooth is a key preventative measure for skin breakdown.
2. What is the term for a device that replaces a missing body part?
A. Orthosis
B. Prosthesis
C. Traction
D. Supportive device
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A prosthesis is an artificial device that replaces a missing body part,
such as a limb, to restore function or appearance.
3. To convert four ounces of water to milliliters (mL), the nursing assistant
should multiply four by which number?
A. 10
,B. 15
C. 30
D. 60
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: One ounce is approximately equal to 30 milliliters. Therefore, 4 ounces
x 30 mL/ounce = 120 mL.
4. Which healthcare setting is specifically for people expected to die within six
months?
A. Skilled nursing facility
B. Rehabilitation center
C. Hospice
D. Acute care hospital
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Hospice care is designed for individuals with a terminal illness and a life
expectancy of six months or less, focusing on comfort and quality of life rather
than curative treatment.
5. Which abbreviation means "nothing by mouth"?
A. NPO
B. ADL
C. PRN
D. BRP
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: NPO comes from the Latin "nil per os," meaning nothing by mouth. This
is a common medical instruction to withhold all food and fluids.
6. Exercises that put each joint through its full arc of motion are called what?
A. Passive exercises
B. Active exercises
C. Range of motion (ROM) exercises
D. Resistive exercises
,Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Range of motion exercises move each joint through its complete,
natural movement arc to maintain flexibility, prevent contractures, and improve
circulation.
7. What is the medical term for high blood pressure?
A. Hypotension
B. Hypertension
C. Hyperglycemia
D. Hypoglycemia
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: "Hyper-" means high or excessive, and "tension" refers to pressure.
Hypertension is the chronic medical condition of elevated blood pressure in the
arteries.
8. Which task is outside the scope of practice for a nursing assistant?
A. Measuring urine output
B. Inserting tubes into a resident's body
C. Providing perineal care
D. Repositioning a resident in bed
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Inserting tubes (such as urinary catheters or nasogastric tubes) is an
invasive sterile or aseptic procedure that requires licensed nursing or medical
training, making it outside the CNA's legal scope of practice.
9. How often should Standard Precautions be practiced?
A. Only when a resident has a known infection
B. Only when handling blood or body fluids
C. On every single person in your care
D. Only during morning care
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Standard Precautions assume every person's blood and body fluids are
, potentially infectious. They must be applied consistently with all residents
regardless of their diagnosis.
10. Which type of care helps restore a resident to the highest level of
functioning possible?
A. Palliative care
B. Maintenance care
C. Rehabilitation
D. Respite care
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Rehabilitation focuses on restoring function, improving abilities, and
helping residents regain independence after illness, injury, or surgery.
11. If an activity is not listed on the care plan, what is the responsibility of the
nursing assistant?
A. Perform the activity anyway if it seems helpful
B. Ask the resident's family for permission
C. Document that the activity was not done
D. Not perform the activity as it is not listed
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The care plan is a legal and professional guide developed by the
healthcare team. CNAs must follow it exactly and never perform tasks not listed
without specific instructions from the supervising nurse.
12. When can restraints be applied to a resident?
A. Whenever the resident becomes confused
B. To prevent the resident from falling
C. For staff convenience during a busy shift
D. Only with a doctor's written order
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Federal and state regulations (including OBRA) strictly limit restraint
use. A physician must assess the resident and issue a specific, time-limited order
before any restraint can be applied.
