CNA Ilinois State Exam Questions
When a resident experiences a seizure, what is the CNA's main concern?
A. Protecting the resident's head
B. immediately go get help
C. Hold the resident's wrists tightly - A
When a CNA is working with a resident on maintaining his/her abilities, typically the
orientation program begins each morning by...
A. reading them a magazine
B. telling the date and time to the resident
C. explaining all the daily activities planned ahead - B
When labeling a specimen for transfer to the lab, the CNA would complete the specimen
label info:
A. before collecting the specimen
B. by writing the info directly on the container lid with a pen
C. using a pencil so corrections can be made easily - ...
When a CNA is trying to communicate with a foreigner resident, it may be necessary to:
A. seek the aide of a translator
B. ask another resident to speak to the resident
C. use sign language and gestures - ...
An acceptable diversional activity for a CNA to suggest for a resident in long term care
facility would be:
A. participating in a scheduled recreational activity
B. discussing other residents personal problems
C. Walking around the facility discussing his or hers personal problems - ...
When calculating a resident's total fluid intake, the CNA notes that the resident consumed 6
oz. of soup, 4 oz. of coffee, 4 oz. of OJ, 7.5 oz of water, and 4 oz. of tea. What was the total
fluid intake?
A. 15.5 oz
B. 25.5 oz
C. 35.5 oz
D. 45.5 oz - B
While providing care for the resident, a visitor makes the CNA angry. The CNA should:
A. leave the resident's room immediately
B. Glare at the visitor but say nothing
C. Maintain composure, reply politely, and complete task - C
When a CNA is measuring a resident's respiration, the CNA should observe the resident for:
A. 30 seconds
, B. 45 seconds
C. 90 seconds
D. 120 seconds - ...
When the CNA addressed the resident, the name that the CNA should us is determined by:
A. resident
B. RNA
C. family member - A
When should the CNA trim a resident's fingernails?
A. AM care
B. After soaking the resident hands
C. After eating lunch - B
If a resident indicates to the CNA that they wish to speak with a minister, the CNA should:
A. tell the resident the request will be given to the supervisor immediately
B. make a mental note and tell the supervisor later
C. make a quick call to the local minister and tell them to come immediately - A
What position has the nurse assistant put the resident when he/she placed in a side-lying
position with a pillow under the head and shoulders and a pillow supporting the upper leg
and thigh?
A. Prone
B. Fowler
C. Lateral - C
Where in a resident's home would be the best place to put the emergency numbers?
A. on a clip board
B.in the drawer of the bedside table
C. next to all the phones in the residence - C
Which of the following would be a way for a CNA to help a resident to exercise his/her
citizenship right to be informed and involved?
A. Encourage the resident to rest as much as possible to conserve energy
B. Encourage the resident to watch TV and listen to the radio
C. Provide the resident with science fiction novels
D. Share details about the other residents - C
When reporting a resident's fluid intake for the 11-7 shift, the CNA determines that the
resident has consumed 21 oz of liquids. What would be the amount recorded in millimeters
as the resident fluid intake?
A. 300 ml
B. 450 ml
C. 630 ml
D. 645 ml - C
When a resident experiences a seizure, what is the CNA's main concern?
A. Protecting the resident's head
B. immediately go get help
C. Hold the resident's wrists tightly - A
When a CNA is working with a resident on maintaining his/her abilities, typically the
orientation program begins each morning by...
A. reading them a magazine
B. telling the date and time to the resident
C. explaining all the daily activities planned ahead - B
When labeling a specimen for transfer to the lab, the CNA would complete the specimen
label info:
A. before collecting the specimen
B. by writing the info directly on the container lid with a pen
C. using a pencil so corrections can be made easily - ...
When a CNA is trying to communicate with a foreigner resident, it may be necessary to:
A. seek the aide of a translator
B. ask another resident to speak to the resident
C. use sign language and gestures - ...
An acceptable diversional activity for a CNA to suggest for a resident in long term care
facility would be:
A. participating in a scheduled recreational activity
B. discussing other residents personal problems
C. Walking around the facility discussing his or hers personal problems - ...
When calculating a resident's total fluid intake, the CNA notes that the resident consumed 6
oz. of soup, 4 oz. of coffee, 4 oz. of OJ, 7.5 oz of water, and 4 oz. of tea. What was the total
fluid intake?
A. 15.5 oz
B. 25.5 oz
C. 35.5 oz
D. 45.5 oz - B
While providing care for the resident, a visitor makes the CNA angry. The CNA should:
A. leave the resident's room immediately
B. Glare at the visitor but say nothing
C. Maintain composure, reply politely, and complete task - C
When a CNA is measuring a resident's respiration, the CNA should observe the resident for:
A. 30 seconds
, B. 45 seconds
C. 90 seconds
D. 120 seconds - ...
When the CNA addressed the resident, the name that the CNA should us is determined by:
A. resident
B. RNA
C. family member - A
When should the CNA trim a resident's fingernails?
A. AM care
B. After soaking the resident hands
C. After eating lunch - B
If a resident indicates to the CNA that they wish to speak with a minister, the CNA should:
A. tell the resident the request will be given to the supervisor immediately
B. make a mental note and tell the supervisor later
C. make a quick call to the local minister and tell them to come immediately - A
What position has the nurse assistant put the resident when he/she placed in a side-lying
position with a pillow under the head and shoulders and a pillow supporting the upper leg
and thigh?
A. Prone
B. Fowler
C. Lateral - C
Where in a resident's home would be the best place to put the emergency numbers?
A. on a clip board
B.in the drawer of the bedside table
C. next to all the phones in the residence - C
Which of the following would be a way for a CNA to help a resident to exercise his/her
citizenship right to be informed and involved?
A. Encourage the resident to rest as much as possible to conserve energy
B. Encourage the resident to watch TV and listen to the radio
C. Provide the resident with science fiction novels
D. Share details about the other residents - C
When reporting a resident's fluid intake for the 11-7 shift, the CNA determines that the
resident has consumed 21 oz of liquids. What would be the amount recorded in millimeters
as the resident fluid intake?
A. 300 ml
B. 450 ml
C. 630 ml
D. 645 ml - C
