CNA Practice Exam 1
In which of the following locations would a nursing assistant stand when assisting a
resident who has experienced a stroke to ambulate? - On the resident's affected side
Which of the following is appropriate care for a resident who is agitated and talking loudly?
- Speak to the resident in a calm, comforting manner
Gloves are to be worn when performing which of the following activities? - Performing
peri-care
Which of the following is an example of neglect? - Applying a restraint too tight
When a resident is dying, which sense is lost last? - Hearing
Which of the following is the first sign of a decubitus ulcer? - Redness
The nursing assistant demonstrates correct listening skills by which of the following
activities? - Leaning toward the resident and responding when appropriate
Which of the following locations is the body temperature of a resident taken most often? -
Oral
Which of the following is performed to increase muscle strength and joint mobility of a
resident who is unable to voluntarily move his or her limbs? - Passive range of motion
exercises
When a resident is being transferred to a wheelchair by the nursing assistant, which of the
following is the position for the nursing assistant during the transfer? - In front of the
wheelchair
What is the first action of a nursing assistant before performing a procedure? - Checking
the resident's identification
Which muscles are injured most often when a nursing assistant does not use proper body
mechanics for a procedure? - Back muscles
Which of the following choices is not a safety precaution used for showering a resident? -
Leaving the resident unattended in the shower
Which of the following phrases best defines the term STAT? - Immediately
Which of the following is the most appropriate action of the nursing assistant when a
resident complains of chest pain? - Call for help immediately
, A bed that is free of wrinkles is necessary to prevent which of the following complications?
- Pressure sore
In which of the following food groups is Vitamin D found? - Dairy
Which of the following is a true statement regarding religious beliefs? - Residents have a
right to practice their own religious beliefs
Which of the following choices is needed to communicate with a completely deaf resident? -
Pen and paper
The nurse administering the wrong medication to a resident is an example of which of the
following? - Malpractice
A nursing assistant threatening to restrain a resident is an example of which of the
following? - Assault
Select the appropriate equipment to use when giving mouth care to an unconscious
resident. - Soft toothette
Which of the following is a description of a stage one decubitus ulcer? - Redness
Which of the following is the medical term for intestinal gas? - Flatus
Which of the following statements by a nursing assistant suggests that he or she has an
understanding of cultural awareness? - Care is planned to include a resident's cultural
needs
The nursing assistant is offered a $10 tip by a family member for taking good care of her
mother. Which of the following is the best course of action for the nursing assistant? -
Refuse to accept money
Which of the following is the best action of the nursing assistant when assisting a resident
with a.m. (morning) care to encourage independence? - Allowing the resident to do as
much as possible for himself or herself and then assisting him or her with the rest of the
a.m. care
It is appropriate for the nursing assistant to share resident information with all of the
following persons, except: - A member of the resident's church
When assisting a resident who has right - sided weakness to get dressed in the morning,
which arm is placed in the sleeve of the shirt first? - Right side (the affected side)
Which of the following products are applied to a resident's skin before shaving? - Shaving
cream
In which of the following locations would a nursing assistant stand when assisting a
resident who has experienced a stroke to ambulate? - On the resident's affected side
Which of the following is appropriate care for a resident who is agitated and talking loudly?
- Speak to the resident in a calm, comforting manner
Gloves are to be worn when performing which of the following activities? - Performing
peri-care
Which of the following is an example of neglect? - Applying a restraint too tight
When a resident is dying, which sense is lost last? - Hearing
Which of the following is the first sign of a decubitus ulcer? - Redness
The nursing assistant demonstrates correct listening skills by which of the following
activities? - Leaning toward the resident and responding when appropriate
Which of the following locations is the body temperature of a resident taken most often? -
Oral
Which of the following is performed to increase muscle strength and joint mobility of a
resident who is unable to voluntarily move his or her limbs? - Passive range of motion
exercises
When a resident is being transferred to a wheelchair by the nursing assistant, which of the
following is the position for the nursing assistant during the transfer? - In front of the
wheelchair
What is the first action of a nursing assistant before performing a procedure? - Checking
the resident's identification
Which muscles are injured most often when a nursing assistant does not use proper body
mechanics for a procedure? - Back muscles
Which of the following choices is not a safety precaution used for showering a resident? -
Leaving the resident unattended in the shower
Which of the following phrases best defines the term STAT? - Immediately
Which of the following is the most appropriate action of the nursing assistant when a
resident complains of chest pain? - Call for help immediately
, A bed that is free of wrinkles is necessary to prevent which of the following complications?
- Pressure sore
In which of the following food groups is Vitamin D found? - Dairy
Which of the following is a true statement regarding religious beliefs? - Residents have a
right to practice their own religious beliefs
Which of the following choices is needed to communicate with a completely deaf resident? -
Pen and paper
The nurse administering the wrong medication to a resident is an example of which of the
following? - Malpractice
A nursing assistant threatening to restrain a resident is an example of which of the
following? - Assault
Select the appropriate equipment to use when giving mouth care to an unconscious
resident. - Soft toothette
Which of the following is a description of a stage one decubitus ulcer? - Redness
Which of the following is the medical term for intestinal gas? - Flatus
Which of the following statements by a nursing assistant suggests that he or she has an
understanding of cultural awareness? - Care is planned to include a resident's cultural
needs
The nursing assistant is offered a $10 tip by a family member for taking good care of her
mother. Which of the following is the best course of action for the nursing assistant? -
Refuse to accept money
Which of the following is the best action of the nursing assistant when assisting a resident
with a.m. (morning) care to encourage independence? - Allowing the resident to do as
much as possible for himself or herself and then assisting him or her with the rest of the
a.m. care
It is appropriate for the nursing assistant to share resident information with all of the
following persons, except: - A member of the resident's church
When assisting a resident who has right - sided weakness to get dressed in the morning,
which arm is placed in the sleeve of the shirt first? - Right side (the affected side)
Which of the following products are applied to a resident's skin before shaving? - Shaving
cream
