CNA Practice Exam Questions And
Answers
What is one important reason why the bed should remain wrinkle-free? –
to help keep the skin healthy and prevent pressure sores
What is the term for a device that replaces a missing body pat? –
prosthesis
To convert four ounces of water to milliters (ml or mL), the nurse assistant should multiply
four by: -
30
Which of the following healthcare settings is for people who will die in six months? –
hospice
Which of the following abbreviations means "nothing by mouth"? –
NPO
Exercises that put each joint through its full arc of motion are called: -
range of motion
What is the medical term for high blood pressure? –
hypertension
What is a task that is outside the scope of practice for an NA? –
inserting tubes into a resident's body
Standard Precautions should be practiced –
on every single person in your care
Which kind of care helps restore a resident to the highest level of functioning possible? –
rehabilitation
If an activity is not listed on the care plan, what is the responsibility of a NA? –
The NA should not perform the activity if it is not listed on the care plan.
Restraints can be applied: -
only with a doctor's orders
Generally, the last sense to leave a dying person is the sense of –
hearing
, What is a normal range of a blood pressure? –
varies 119/75 is an example
Incontinence may be caused by: -
nervous system diseases
Standing with the legs shoulder-width apart is using –
good body mechanics
Aftr an amputation, a resident may experience phantom sensation. Phantom sensation is –
pain or sensation caused by remaining nerve endings
How should a fracture pan be positioned? –
with the handle toward the foot of the bed
What does palliative care involve? –
pain relief and comfort
Nursing assistants do not usually perform procedures that require –
sterile technique
Insulin reaction can be caused by –
too little food
Which of the following is a requirement of OBRA? –
nursing assistants must have at least 75 hours of training
What is a good way for a nursing assistant to care for a mentally ill resident? –
support the resident and his or her family and friends
When should sheets be changed? –
whenever they are soiled, wrinkled, or damp
What does the chain of command do? –
describes the line of authority
What is a good way for a nursing assistant to respond to inappropriate sexual behavior? –
take the resident to a private area
What should a nursing assistant do if she suspects a resident is being abused? –
she should report it to the nurse immediately and let him/her handle it from there
What is one good way a nursing assistant can assist residents with normal changes of aging
related to the urinary system? –
offer frequent trips to the bathroom
Answers
What is one important reason why the bed should remain wrinkle-free? –
to help keep the skin healthy and prevent pressure sores
What is the term for a device that replaces a missing body pat? –
prosthesis
To convert four ounces of water to milliters (ml or mL), the nurse assistant should multiply
four by: -
30
Which of the following healthcare settings is for people who will die in six months? –
hospice
Which of the following abbreviations means "nothing by mouth"? –
NPO
Exercises that put each joint through its full arc of motion are called: -
range of motion
What is the medical term for high blood pressure? –
hypertension
What is a task that is outside the scope of practice for an NA? –
inserting tubes into a resident's body
Standard Precautions should be practiced –
on every single person in your care
Which kind of care helps restore a resident to the highest level of functioning possible? –
rehabilitation
If an activity is not listed on the care plan, what is the responsibility of a NA? –
The NA should not perform the activity if it is not listed on the care plan.
Restraints can be applied: -
only with a doctor's orders
Generally, the last sense to leave a dying person is the sense of –
hearing
, What is a normal range of a blood pressure? –
varies 119/75 is an example
Incontinence may be caused by: -
nervous system diseases
Standing with the legs shoulder-width apart is using –
good body mechanics
Aftr an amputation, a resident may experience phantom sensation. Phantom sensation is –
pain or sensation caused by remaining nerve endings
How should a fracture pan be positioned? –
with the handle toward the foot of the bed
What does palliative care involve? –
pain relief and comfort
Nursing assistants do not usually perform procedures that require –
sterile technique
Insulin reaction can be caused by –
too little food
Which of the following is a requirement of OBRA? –
nursing assistants must have at least 75 hours of training
What is a good way for a nursing assistant to care for a mentally ill resident? –
support the resident and his or her family and friends
When should sheets be changed? –
whenever they are soiled, wrinkled, or damp
What does the chain of command do? –
describes the line of authority
What is a good way for a nursing assistant to respond to inappropriate sexual behavior? –
take the resident to a private area
What should a nursing assistant do if she suspects a resident is being abused? –
she should report it to the nurse immediately and let him/her handle it from there
What is one good way a nursing assistant can assist residents with normal changes of aging
related to the urinary system? –
offer frequent trips to the bathroom
