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CERTIFIED NURSING ASSISTANT (CNA)
EXAMS, PRACTICE EXAMS AND STUDY
GUIDE EXAMS WITH ACTUAL CORRECT
QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED DETAILED
RATIONALES ANSWERS 2024 (NEWEST)
ALREADY GRADED A+
CERTIFIED NURSING ASSISTANT (CNA) EXAMS
The most serious problem that wrinkles in the bed clothes can cause is...
a. restlessness.
b. sleeplessness.
c. decubitus ulcers.
d. bleeding and shock.
c. decubitus ulcers.
Restorative care begins...
a. as soon as possible.
b. when the client is ready.
c. when the client is discharged.
d. when the client is diagnosed as terminally ill.
a. as soon as possible.
Before placing a client in Fowler's position, the nurse aide should...
a. open the window.
b. explain the procedure to the client.
c. check with the client's family.
d. remake the bed.
b. explain the procedure to the client.
During hand washing, the nurse aide accidentally touches the inside of the sink while rinsing the soap
off. The next action is to...
a. allow the water to run over the hands for two minutes.
b. dry the hands and turn off the faucet with the paper towel.
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c. repeat the wash from the beginning.
d. repeat washing, but for half the time.
c. repeat the wash from the beginning.
How should a nurse aide dress for a job interview?
a. wearing a clean t-shirt and casual slacks
b. wearing a nurse aide uniform
c. wearing a business suit, dress, or pants and dress shirt
d. wearing formal attire
c. wearing a business suit, dress, or pants and dress shirt
An ambulatory client is newly admitted. Before leaving the client alone, the nurse aide should...
a. ask if the client is hungry.
b. inspect the client's skin.
c. assess the client's intake and output.
d. make sure the client knows how to use the call bell.
make sure the client knows how to use the call bell.
When lifting a heavy object, the correct method would be to bend at the...
a. waist, keeping your legs straight.
b. waist, rounding your shoulders.
c. knees, keeping your back straight.
d. knees and waist
c. knees, keeping your back straight.
When should nurse aides wash their hands?
a. after eating
b. before using the bathroom
c. after client care
d. before cleaning a bedpan
c. after client care
When assisting a client with eating, one of the first things the nurse aide should do is...
a. cut the food into bite-size pieces.
b. wash his own hands and the client's hands.
c. butter the client's bread.
d. provide the client with privacy.
b. wash his own hands and the client's hands.
A patient has a new cast on her right arm. While caring for her, it is important to first observe for...
a. pulse above the cast.
b. color and hardness of the cast.
c. warmth and color of fingers.
d. signs of crumbling at the cast end.
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c. warmth and color of fingers.
Encouraging a client to take part in activities of daily living, ADLs, such as bathing, combing hair, and
feeding is...
a. done only when time permits.
b. the family's responsibility.
c. necessary for rehabilitation.
d. a violation of client rights.
c. necessary for rehabilitation.
In caring for a confused elderly man, it is important to remember to...
a. keep the bed rails up except when you are at the bedside.
b. close the door to the room so that he does not disturb other patients.
c: keep the room dark and quiet at all times to keep the patient from becoming upset.
d. remind him each morning to shower and shave independently.
a. keep the bed rails up except when you are at the bedside.
Before assisting a client into a wheelchair, the first action would be to check if the...
a. client is adequately covered.
b. floor is slippery.
c. door to the room is closed.
d. wheels of the chair are locked.
d. wheels of the chair are locked.
A client has a weak left side. When transferring the client from the bed to the wheelchair, the nurse aide
should stand...
a. on the right side.
b. in front of the client.
c. on the left side.
d. behind the client.
c. on the left side.
While making rounds at 5:30 A.M., a nurse aide finds a patient lying on the floor. What should the nurse
aide do first?
a. Call 911.
b. Perform CPR.
c. Call for help.
d. Assess the client's pulse and respiration.
d. Assess the client's pulse and respiration.
When moving a wheelchair onto an elevator, the nurse aide should stay...
a. behind the chair and pull it toward the aide.
b. behind the chair and push it away from the aide.
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c. in front of the client to observe the client'scondition.
d. at the side of the wheelchair while openingthe door.
a. behind the chair and pull it toward the aide.
The Foley bag must be kept lower than the client's bladder so that...
a. urine will not leak out, soiling the bed.
b. urine will not return to the bladder, causing infection.
c. the bag will be hidden and the client will not be embarrassed.
d. the client will be more comfortable in bed.
b. urine will not return to the bladder, causing infection.
As an afternoon snack, the kitchen sent a diabetic client a container of chocolate ice cream. The nursing
assistant should first...
a. substitute diet soda for the ice cream.
b. hold the afternoon snack and report to the charge nurse.
c. call the kitchen and report the error.
d. allow the client to have half of the ice cream.
b. hold the afternoon snack and report to the charge nurse.
When assisting a client who is using the commode, it is important to...
a. leave the call light within reach.
b. lock the door to promote privacy.
c. stand next to the client until the client is finished.
d. restrain the client to prevent a fall.
a. leave the call light within reach.
Ensuring adequate circulation to tissues is a major factor in preventing skin breakdown. This can be
accomplished by doing all of the following EXCEPT...
a. positioning the patient every four hours.
b. using mechanical aids.
c. giving backrubs.
d. performing active or passive ROM exercises.
a. positioning the patient every four hours.
The purpose of cold applications is usually to...
a. speed the flow of blood to the area.
b. prevent heat exhaustion.
c. prevent or reduce swelling.
d. prevent the formation of scar tissue.
c. prevent or reduce swelling.
CERTIFIED NURSING ASSISTANT (CNA)
EXAMS, PRACTICE EXAMS AND STUDY
GUIDE EXAMS WITH ACTUAL CORRECT
QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED DETAILED
RATIONALES ANSWERS 2024 (NEWEST)
ALREADY GRADED A+
CERTIFIED NURSING ASSISTANT (CNA) EXAMS
The most serious problem that wrinkles in the bed clothes can cause is...
a. restlessness.
b. sleeplessness.
c. decubitus ulcers.
d. bleeding and shock.
c. decubitus ulcers.
Restorative care begins...
a. as soon as possible.
b. when the client is ready.
c. when the client is discharged.
d. when the client is diagnosed as terminally ill.
a. as soon as possible.
Before placing a client in Fowler's position, the nurse aide should...
a. open the window.
b. explain the procedure to the client.
c. check with the client's family.
d. remake the bed.
b. explain the procedure to the client.
During hand washing, the nurse aide accidentally touches the inside of the sink while rinsing the soap
off. The next action is to...
a. allow the water to run over the hands for two minutes.
b. dry the hands and turn off the faucet with the paper towel.
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c. repeat the wash from the beginning.
d. repeat washing, but for half the time.
c. repeat the wash from the beginning.
How should a nurse aide dress for a job interview?
a. wearing a clean t-shirt and casual slacks
b. wearing a nurse aide uniform
c. wearing a business suit, dress, or pants and dress shirt
d. wearing formal attire
c. wearing a business suit, dress, or pants and dress shirt
An ambulatory client is newly admitted. Before leaving the client alone, the nurse aide should...
a. ask if the client is hungry.
b. inspect the client's skin.
c. assess the client's intake and output.
d. make sure the client knows how to use the call bell.
make sure the client knows how to use the call bell.
When lifting a heavy object, the correct method would be to bend at the...
a. waist, keeping your legs straight.
b. waist, rounding your shoulders.
c. knees, keeping your back straight.
d. knees and waist
c. knees, keeping your back straight.
When should nurse aides wash their hands?
a. after eating
b. before using the bathroom
c. after client care
d. before cleaning a bedpan
c. after client care
When assisting a client with eating, one of the first things the nurse aide should do is...
a. cut the food into bite-size pieces.
b. wash his own hands and the client's hands.
c. butter the client's bread.
d. provide the client with privacy.
b. wash his own hands and the client's hands.
A patient has a new cast on her right arm. While caring for her, it is important to first observe for...
a. pulse above the cast.
b. color and hardness of the cast.
c. warmth and color of fingers.
d. signs of crumbling at the cast end.
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c. warmth and color of fingers.
Encouraging a client to take part in activities of daily living, ADLs, such as bathing, combing hair, and
feeding is...
a. done only when time permits.
b. the family's responsibility.
c. necessary for rehabilitation.
d. a violation of client rights.
c. necessary for rehabilitation.
In caring for a confused elderly man, it is important to remember to...
a. keep the bed rails up except when you are at the bedside.
b. close the door to the room so that he does not disturb other patients.
c: keep the room dark and quiet at all times to keep the patient from becoming upset.
d. remind him each morning to shower and shave independently.
a. keep the bed rails up except when you are at the bedside.
Before assisting a client into a wheelchair, the first action would be to check if the...
a. client is adequately covered.
b. floor is slippery.
c. door to the room is closed.
d. wheels of the chair are locked.
d. wheels of the chair are locked.
A client has a weak left side. When transferring the client from the bed to the wheelchair, the nurse aide
should stand...
a. on the right side.
b. in front of the client.
c. on the left side.
d. behind the client.
c. on the left side.
While making rounds at 5:30 A.M., a nurse aide finds a patient lying on the floor. What should the nurse
aide do first?
a. Call 911.
b. Perform CPR.
c. Call for help.
d. Assess the client's pulse and respiration.
d. Assess the client's pulse and respiration.
When moving a wheelchair onto an elevator, the nurse aide should stay...
a. behind the chair and pull it toward the aide.
b. behind the chair and push it away from the aide.
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c. in front of the client to observe the client'scondition.
d. at the side of the wheelchair while openingthe door.
a. behind the chair and pull it toward the aide.
The Foley bag must be kept lower than the client's bladder so that...
a. urine will not leak out, soiling the bed.
b. urine will not return to the bladder, causing infection.
c. the bag will be hidden and the client will not be embarrassed.
d. the client will be more comfortable in bed.
b. urine will not return to the bladder, causing infection.
As an afternoon snack, the kitchen sent a diabetic client a container of chocolate ice cream. The nursing
assistant should first...
a. substitute diet soda for the ice cream.
b. hold the afternoon snack and report to the charge nurse.
c. call the kitchen and report the error.
d. allow the client to have half of the ice cream.
b. hold the afternoon snack and report to the charge nurse.
When assisting a client who is using the commode, it is important to...
a. leave the call light within reach.
b. lock the door to promote privacy.
c. stand next to the client until the client is finished.
d. restrain the client to prevent a fall.
a. leave the call light within reach.
Ensuring adequate circulation to tissues is a major factor in preventing skin breakdown. This can be
accomplished by doing all of the following EXCEPT...
a. positioning the patient every four hours.
b. using mechanical aids.
c. giving backrubs.
d. performing active or passive ROM exercises.
a. positioning the patient every four hours.
The purpose of cold applications is usually to...
a. speed the flow of blood to the area.
b. prevent heat exhaustion.
c. prevent or reduce swelling.
d. prevent the formation of scar tissue.
c. prevent or reduce swelling.
