CERTIFIED NURSING ASSISTANT (CNA) ACTUAL
EXAM NEWEST EXAM 2 VERSIONS (VERSION A
AND B) COMPLETE ACCURATE EXAM QUESTIONS
WITH DETAILED VERIFIED ANSWERS /ALREADY
GRADED A+
abdominal thrusts - ANSWER a method of attempting to remove an object from the
airway of someone who is choking
abduction - ANSWER moving a body part away from the midline of the body
abrasion - ANSWER an injury that rubs off the surface of the skin
absorption - ANSWER the transfer of nutrients from the intestines to the cells
abuse - ANSWER purposeful mistreatment that causes physical, mental, or
emotional pain or injury to someone
active neglect - ANSWER the purposeful failure to provide needed care, resulting in
harm to a person
activities of daily living (ADLs) - ANSWER daily personal care tasks, such as
bathing; dressing; caring for skin, nails, hair, and teeth; dressing; toileting; eating and
drinking; walking; transferring; and elimination
acute care - ANSWER 24-hour skilled care given in hospitals and ambulatory
surgical centers for people who require short-term, immediate care for illnesses or
injuries
adaptive devices - ANSWER special equipment that helps a person who is ill or
disabled to perform ADLs; also called assistive devices.
adduction - ANSWER moving a body part toward the midline of the body
adult day services - ANSWER care for people who need some help during certain
hours, but who do not live in the facility where care is given
advance directives - ANSWER legal documents that allow people to choose what
medical care they wish to have if they are unable to make those decisions
themselves
affected side - ANSWER a side of the body that is weakened due to a stroke or
injury; also called weaker or involved side
,ageism - ANSWER prejudice toward, stereotyping of, and/or discrimination against
older persons or the elderly
Alzheimer's disease - ANSWER a progressive, incurable disease that causes
tangled nerve fibers and protein deposits to form in the brain, which eventually cause
dementia
ambulation - ANSWER walking
ambulatory - ANSWER capable of walking
amputation - ANSWER the surgical removal of some or all of a body part, usually a
hand, arm, leg, or foot
angina pectoris - ANSWER chest pain, pressure, or discomfort
antimicrobial - ANSWER an agent that destroys, resists, or prevents the
development of pathogens
anxiety - ANSWER uneasiness, worry, or fear, often about a situation or condition
apathy - ANSWER a lack of interest in activities
aspiration - ANSWER the inhalation of food, fluid, or foreign material into the lungs
assault - ANSWER a threat to harm a person, resulting in the person feeling fearful
that she or he will be harmed
assisted living - ANSWER residences for people who do not need skilled, 24-hour
care, but do require some help with daily care
assisted devices - ANSWER special equipment that helps a person who is ill or
disabled perform activities of daily living; also called adaptive devices
atrophy - ANSWER the wasting away, decreasing in size, and weakening of muscles
from lack of use
autoimmune illness - ANSWER an illness in which the body's immune system
attacks normal tissue in the body
battery - ANSWER the intentional touching of a person without her or his consent
bipolar disorder - ANSWER a type of mood disorder characterized by mood swings,
changes in energy levels and the ability to function, periods of extreme activity, and
periods of extreme depression
bloodborne pathogens - ANSWER microorganisms found in human blood, body fluid,
draining wounds, and mucous membranes that can cause infection and disease in
humans
, body mechanics - ANSWER the way the parts of the body work together when a
person moves
bony prominences - ANSWER areas of the body where the bone lies close to the
skin
brachial pulse - ANSWER the pulse located inside the elbow, about one to one-and-
a-half inches above the elbow
cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) - ANSWER medical procedures used when a
person's heart or lungs have stopped working
care plan - ANSWER a plan developed for each resident to achieve certain goals; it
outlines the steps and tasks that the care team must perform
catastrophic reaction - ANSWER reacting to something in an unreasonable,
exaggerated way
catheter - ANSWER a thin tube inserted into the body to drain or inject fluids
causative agent - ANSWER a pathogenic microorganism that causes disease
Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) - ANSWER a federal
governmental agency that issues guidelines to protect the health of individuals and
communities
cerebrovascular accident (CVA) - ANSWER a condition that occurs when blood
supply to a part of the brain is blocked or a blood vessel leaks or ruptures within the
brain; also called a stroke.
chain of command - ANSWER the line of authority within a facility
chain of infection - ANSWER a way of describing how disease is transmitted from
one being to another
charting - ANSWER documenting information and observations about residents
Cheyne-Stokes - ANSWER alternating periods of slow, irregular breathing and rapid,
shallow breathing, along with periods of not breathing
chronic - ANSWER long-term or long-lasting
cite - ANSWER in a long-term care facility, to find a problem through a survey
claustrophobic - ANSWER the fear of being in a confined space
clean - ANSWER in health care, a condition in which objects are not contaminated
with pathogens
EXAM NEWEST EXAM 2 VERSIONS (VERSION A
AND B) COMPLETE ACCURATE EXAM QUESTIONS
WITH DETAILED VERIFIED ANSWERS /ALREADY
GRADED A+
abdominal thrusts - ANSWER a method of attempting to remove an object from the
airway of someone who is choking
abduction - ANSWER moving a body part away from the midline of the body
abrasion - ANSWER an injury that rubs off the surface of the skin
absorption - ANSWER the transfer of nutrients from the intestines to the cells
abuse - ANSWER purposeful mistreatment that causes physical, mental, or
emotional pain or injury to someone
active neglect - ANSWER the purposeful failure to provide needed care, resulting in
harm to a person
activities of daily living (ADLs) - ANSWER daily personal care tasks, such as
bathing; dressing; caring for skin, nails, hair, and teeth; dressing; toileting; eating and
drinking; walking; transferring; and elimination
acute care - ANSWER 24-hour skilled care given in hospitals and ambulatory
surgical centers for people who require short-term, immediate care for illnesses or
injuries
adaptive devices - ANSWER special equipment that helps a person who is ill or
disabled to perform ADLs; also called assistive devices.
adduction - ANSWER moving a body part toward the midline of the body
adult day services - ANSWER care for people who need some help during certain
hours, but who do not live in the facility where care is given
advance directives - ANSWER legal documents that allow people to choose what
medical care they wish to have if they are unable to make those decisions
themselves
affected side - ANSWER a side of the body that is weakened due to a stroke or
injury; also called weaker or involved side
,ageism - ANSWER prejudice toward, stereotyping of, and/or discrimination against
older persons or the elderly
Alzheimer's disease - ANSWER a progressive, incurable disease that causes
tangled nerve fibers and protein deposits to form in the brain, which eventually cause
dementia
ambulation - ANSWER walking
ambulatory - ANSWER capable of walking
amputation - ANSWER the surgical removal of some or all of a body part, usually a
hand, arm, leg, or foot
angina pectoris - ANSWER chest pain, pressure, or discomfort
antimicrobial - ANSWER an agent that destroys, resists, or prevents the
development of pathogens
anxiety - ANSWER uneasiness, worry, or fear, often about a situation or condition
apathy - ANSWER a lack of interest in activities
aspiration - ANSWER the inhalation of food, fluid, or foreign material into the lungs
assault - ANSWER a threat to harm a person, resulting in the person feeling fearful
that she or he will be harmed
assisted living - ANSWER residences for people who do not need skilled, 24-hour
care, but do require some help with daily care
assisted devices - ANSWER special equipment that helps a person who is ill or
disabled perform activities of daily living; also called adaptive devices
atrophy - ANSWER the wasting away, decreasing in size, and weakening of muscles
from lack of use
autoimmune illness - ANSWER an illness in which the body's immune system
attacks normal tissue in the body
battery - ANSWER the intentional touching of a person without her or his consent
bipolar disorder - ANSWER a type of mood disorder characterized by mood swings,
changes in energy levels and the ability to function, periods of extreme activity, and
periods of extreme depression
bloodborne pathogens - ANSWER microorganisms found in human blood, body fluid,
draining wounds, and mucous membranes that can cause infection and disease in
humans
, body mechanics - ANSWER the way the parts of the body work together when a
person moves
bony prominences - ANSWER areas of the body where the bone lies close to the
skin
brachial pulse - ANSWER the pulse located inside the elbow, about one to one-and-
a-half inches above the elbow
cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) - ANSWER medical procedures used when a
person's heart or lungs have stopped working
care plan - ANSWER a plan developed for each resident to achieve certain goals; it
outlines the steps and tasks that the care team must perform
catastrophic reaction - ANSWER reacting to something in an unreasonable,
exaggerated way
catheter - ANSWER a thin tube inserted into the body to drain or inject fluids
causative agent - ANSWER a pathogenic microorganism that causes disease
Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) - ANSWER a federal
governmental agency that issues guidelines to protect the health of individuals and
communities
cerebrovascular accident (CVA) - ANSWER a condition that occurs when blood
supply to a part of the brain is blocked or a blood vessel leaks or ruptures within the
brain; also called a stroke.
chain of command - ANSWER the line of authority within a facility
chain of infection - ANSWER a way of describing how disease is transmitted from
one being to another
charting - ANSWER documenting information and observations about residents
Cheyne-Stokes - ANSWER alternating periods of slow, irregular breathing and rapid,
shallow breathing, along with periods of not breathing
chronic - ANSWER long-term or long-lasting
cite - ANSWER in a long-term care facility, to find a problem through a survey
claustrophobic - ANSWER the fear of being in a confined space
clean - ANSWER in health care, a condition in which objects are not contaminated
with pathogens
