CNA Competency Exam 143 Questions
and correct Answers 2023
How long should you soak a patient's fingernails before performing nail care? -
✔️10-20 minutes (in warm water)
Some patients may have special nail care instructions due to circulatory issues in the
hands or feet. Name two diseases that are likely causes of these circulatory issues. -
✔️Raynaud's disease and diabetes
Signs and symptoms of shock may include -
✔️low blood pressure, tachycardia (rapid hears rate), clammy & pale skin
What are the two parts of the nervous system? -
✔️CNA-central nervous system (the brain & the spinal cord) and PNS- peripheral
nervous system (the body's nerves)
When not in use, where should dentures be stored? -
✔️In a denture cup filled with clean water
--Storing your dentures in a cup filled with clean water helps prevent damage to the
dentures.
When helping a patient who is recovering from a stroke to walk, the nurse aide
should assist where? -
✔️on the patient's weak side
When providing mouth care to a patient, which position should they be in? -
✔️Fowler's
-Fowler's is an upright position that helps minimize aspiration.
When feeding a patient, how often should you offer fluids? -
✔️At minimum, every 3 to 4 bites of food
When shaving a patient, you should always shave in the direction of what? -
✔️hair growth
--When shaving a patient's face, you should shave downward; when shaving the
neck, you should shave upward.
What is a partial bath? -
✔️A partial bath occurs in bed. It differs from a complete bed bath in that the patient
is able to perform some of the bath himself, and the healthcare worker is only there
for assistance.
When is the best time to bathe a patient? -
✔️When they choose.
--Although this may be inconvenient to the busy schedule of the nursing assistant,
patients have the right to choose when and how often they bathe.
, What are some ways you can ensure a safe showering experience for your
independent patient? -
✔️Check the water temperature before the patient gets in the shower, make sure the
floor is uncluttered and free of slippery substances, ensure the patency of safety rails
and chairs, and have all supplies in easy reaching distance of the patient.
What type of tooth brush bristle is considered the universal best choice? -
✔️soft
--Medium or hard bristle toothbrushes may be considered too irritating for some
patients.
What is the normal pulse rate in the average adult? -
✔️60-100 beats per minute
--The average adult should have a pulse rate of 60 beats to 100 beats per minute.
Where would you take a radial pulse? -
✔️On the radial (thumb) side of the patient's wrist
--The radial pulse should be taken using the index and middle fingers.
How far should an enema be inserted into the anus? -
✔️2-4 inches
--If you feel resistance or if the patient complains of pain, stop inserting the enema
and report the incident to the nurse.
What is the standard unit of measurement to record fluid intake and output? -
✔️Cubic centimeters (cc) or milliliters (ml)
--Although cc and ml are equal units of measurement, always use the value that is
preferred by your facility.
A bedridden patient has a urinary catheter. Where should the drainage bag be
stored? -
✔️The urinary drainage bag should be secured to the bed frame
--Never place the urinary drainage bag on a movable part of the bed (such as a side
rail) because that may dislodge the catheter.
Your patient has been placed on I&O this means you should... -
✔️Record all the fluid intake and output
Muscle astrophy -
✔️muscles decrease, typically due to lack of movement and exercise
Before meals & After meals -
✔️before= AC
After= PC
Muskuloskeletal System -
✔️gives the body framework, protects organs, allows movement, and maintains
structure
7 Signs of Cancer -
and correct Answers 2023
How long should you soak a patient's fingernails before performing nail care? -
✔️10-20 minutes (in warm water)
Some patients may have special nail care instructions due to circulatory issues in the
hands or feet. Name two diseases that are likely causes of these circulatory issues. -
✔️Raynaud's disease and diabetes
Signs and symptoms of shock may include -
✔️low blood pressure, tachycardia (rapid hears rate), clammy & pale skin
What are the two parts of the nervous system? -
✔️CNA-central nervous system (the brain & the spinal cord) and PNS- peripheral
nervous system (the body's nerves)
When not in use, where should dentures be stored? -
✔️In a denture cup filled with clean water
--Storing your dentures in a cup filled with clean water helps prevent damage to the
dentures.
When helping a patient who is recovering from a stroke to walk, the nurse aide
should assist where? -
✔️on the patient's weak side
When providing mouth care to a patient, which position should they be in? -
✔️Fowler's
-Fowler's is an upright position that helps minimize aspiration.
When feeding a patient, how often should you offer fluids? -
✔️At minimum, every 3 to 4 bites of food
When shaving a patient, you should always shave in the direction of what? -
✔️hair growth
--When shaving a patient's face, you should shave downward; when shaving the
neck, you should shave upward.
What is a partial bath? -
✔️A partial bath occurs in bed. It differs from a complete bed bath in that the patient
is able to perform some of the bath himself, and the healthcare worker is only there
for assistance.
When is the best time to bathe a patient? -
✔️When they choose.
--Although this may be inconvenient to the busy schedule of the nursing assistant,
patients have the right to choose when and how often they bathe.
, What are some ways you can ensure a safe showering experience for your
independent patient? -
✔️Check the water temperature before the patient gets in the shower, make sure the
floor is uncluttered and free of slippery substances, ensure the patency of safety rails
and chairs, and have all supplies in easy reaching distance of the patient.
What type of tooth brush bristle is considered the universal best choice? -
✔️soft
--Medium or hard bristle toothbrushes may be considered too irritating for some
patients.
What is the normal pulse rate in the average adult? -
✔️60-100 beats per minute
--The average adult should have a pulse rate of 60 beats to 100 beats per minute.
Where would you take a radial pulse? -
✔️On the radial (thumb) side of the patient's wrist
--The radial pulse should be taken using the index and middle fingers.
How far should an enema be inserted into the anus? -
✔️2-4 inches
--If you feel resistance or if the patient complains of pain, stop inserting the enema
and report the incident to the nurse.
What is the standard unit of measurement to record fluid intake and output? -
✔️Cubic centimeters (cc) or milliliters (ml)
--Although cc and ml are equal units of measurement, always use the value that is
preferred by your facility.
A bedridden patient has a urinary catheter. Where should the drainage bag be
stored? -
✔️The urinary drainage bag should be secured to the bed frame
--Never place the urinary drainage bag on a movable part of the bed (such as a side
rail) because that may dislodge the catheter.
Your patient has been placed on I&O this means you should... -
✔️Record all the fluid intake and output
Muscle astrophy -
✔️muscles decrease, typically due to lack of movement and exercise
Before meals & After meals -
✔️before= AC
After= PC
Muskuloskeletal System -
✔️gives the body framework, protects organs, allows movement, and maintains
structure
7 Signs of Cancer -
