Washington CNA Written Exam Questions and Answers
2023 with complete solution
What is one important reason why the bed should remain wrinkle-free?
to help keep the skin healthy and prevent pressure injuries
what is the term for a device that replaces a missing body part?
prosthesis
Exercises that put each joint through its full arc of motion are called:
range of motion
which of the following is the correct way to remove a gown?
unfasten the gown at the neck and the waist and roll the dirty side in while holding the
gown away from the body
how many times can disposable gloves be worn before being discarded?
once
To best communicate with a visually impaired resident, the NA should
identify herself when she enters the room
The best way for an NA to provide foot care for a diabetic resident is to
observe the feet regularly for signs of sores or infection
If a resident starts to fall, the best thing an NA can do is to:
widen her stance and bring the residents body close to her
an NA should use friction for at least ____ seconds when washing her hands
20
which of the following is a term for a legal document that designates what kind of
care a person wants if he is unable to make that decision himself?
advance directive
Which temperature site is generally considered to be the most accurate?
rectal
which of the following tasks is outside the scope of practice for an NA?
prescribing a new medication
How should the NA respond if a resident tries to give him a gift?
the NA should refuse the gift but say thank you
what does the term empathy mean?
Empathy means being able to identify with the feelings of others
To monitor a resident's pulse rate, the NA will most commonly check the
________ pulse.
radial
Slapping, shoving, and rough handling are all considered to be a type of
physical abuse
with which of the following people may an NA share a resident's medical
information?
residents doctor
which of the following sentences is an example of a fact?
Mr. Gomez ate half of his scrambled egg
which is/are the most essential nutrient(s) for life?
water
, objective information is
information collected using the senses
which of the following statements is true of documentation
NAs should document care right after it is done
standard precautions should be practiced
On every single person in the NA's care
which of the following statements is true of handwashing?
an NA should wash her hands before and after touching a resident
using proper body mechanics includes
Standing with the legs shoulder-width apart
what is one of the first signs that a pressure injury is forming?
discoloration of the skin
which of the following is an example of a physical need?
food
which of the following remarks is a cliche?
It will all work out in the end.
In which type of environment do microorganisms grow best?
dark
An axillary temperature is measured
in the armpit
if a resident has just had a glass of iced tea, how long should the NA wait before
measuring the resident's temperature via the oral method?
10-20 mins
which of the following abbreviations means nothing by mouth?
NPO
which of the following canes has four rubber tipped feet?
quad cane
in which of the following situations must a NA always wear gloves?
while shaving a resident
which type of toileting equipment is used for elimination for residents who cannot
assist with raising their hips onto a regular bedpan?
fracture pan
hypertension is the medical term for
high blood pressure
how often should an ostomy bag be emptied?
whenever stool is eliminated
how should an NA work when helping a resident with range of motion exercises?
begin at the shoulders and work down the body
A(n) _______________ is the permanent and painful shortening of a muscle or
tendon
contracture
which of the following is generally used when documenting the amount of fluid a
resident drinks?
milliliters (mL)
How should a fracture pan be positioned?
with the handle toward the foot of the bed
2023 with complete solution
What is one important reason why the bed should remain wrinkle-free?
to help keep the skin healthy and prevent pressure injuries
what is the term for a device that replaces a missing body part?
prosthesis
Exercises that put each joint through its full arc of motion are called:
range of motion
which of the following is the correct way to remove a gown?
unfasten the gown at the neck and the waist and roll the dirty side in while holding the
gown away from the body
how many times can disposable gloves be worn before being discarded?
once
To best communicate with a visually impaired resident, the NA should
identify herself when she enters the room
The best way for an NA to provide foot care for a diabetic resident is to
observe the feet regularly for signs of sores or infection
If a resident starts to fall, the best thing an NA can do is to:
widen her stance and bring the residents body close to her
an NA should use friction for at least ____ seconds when washing her hands
20
which of the following is a term for a legal document that designates what kind of
care a person wants if he is unable to make that decision himself?
advance directive
Which temperature site is generally considered to be the most accurate?
rectal
which of the following tasks is outside the scope of practice for an NA?
prescribing a new medication
How should the NA respond if a resident tries to give him a gift?
the NA should refuse the gift but say thank you
what does the term empathy mean?
Empathy means being able to identify with the feelings of others
To monitor a resident's pulse rate, the NA will most commonly check the
________ pulse.
radial
Slapping, shoving, and rough handling are all considered to be a type of
physical abuse
with which of the following people may an NA share a resident's medical
information?
residents doctor
which of the following sentences is an example of a fact?
Mr. Gomez ate half of his scrambled egg
which is/are the most essential nutrient(s) for life?
water
, objective information is
information collected using the senses
which of the following statements is true of documentation
NAs should document care right after it is done
standard precautions should be practiced
On every single person in the NA's care
which of the following statements is true of handwashing?
an NA should wash her hands before and after touching a resident
using proper body mechanics includes
Standing with the legs shoulder-width apart
what is one of the first signs that a pressure injury is forming?
discoloration of the skin
which of the following is an example of a physical need?
food
which of the following remarks is a cliche?
It will all work out in the end.
In which type of environment do microorganisms grow best?
dark
An axillary temperature is measured
in the armpit
if a resident has just had a glass of iced tea, how long should the NA wait before
measuring the resident's temperature via the oral method?
10-20 mins
which of the following abbreviations means nothing by mouth?
NPO
which of the following canes has four rubber tipped feet?
quad cane
in which of the following situations must a NA always wear gloves?
while shaving a resident
which type of toileting equipment is used for elimination for residents who cannot
assist with raising their hips onto a regular bedpan?
fracture pan
hypertension is the medical term for
high blood pressure
how often should an ostomy bag be emptied?
whenever stool is eliminated
how should an NA work when helping a resident with range of motion exercises?
begin at the shoulders and work down the body
A(n) _______________ is the permanent and painful shortening of a muscle or
tendon
contracture
which of the following is generally used when documenting the amount of fluid a
resident drinks?
milliliters (mL)
How should a fracture pan be positioned?
with the handle toward the foot of the bed
