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
