CNA WRITTEN EXAM PRACTICE 2023 REVISION
QUESTIONS WITH 100% CORRECT ANSWERS
1. Clients with osteoarthritis may be on bed rest for prolonged periods. The nursing
assistant is aware that she should:
A. encourage coughing and deep breathing and limit fluid intake.
B. provide only passive range of motion, and decrease stimulation.
C. have the client lie as still as possible, and give adequate massage.
D. turn the client every 2 hours, and encourage coughing and deep breathing.-
: D. turn the client every 2 hours, and encourage coughing and deep breathing.
2. Justine (CNA) was instructed by the staff nurse to elevate the client's casted left limb to
prevent swelling. Justine is elevating the casted extremity correctly when she does which
of the following?
A. Places the casted limb above the level of the heart.
B. Places the casted limb close to the body.
C. Places the casted limb below the level of the heart.
D. Places the casted limb at the level of the heart.: A. Places the casted limb above the
level of the heart.
3. A nurse obtains an order from a physician to restrain a client by using a jacket restraint
and delegates a nursing assistant to assist in the restraining of the client. Which of the
following observations indicates inappropriate application of the restraint by the nursing
assistant?
A. A safety knot in the restraint straps.
B. Restraint straps that are safely secured to the side rails.
C. Jacket restraint straps that do not tighten when force is applied against them.
D. Jacket restraint secured so that two fingers can slide easily between the restraint and
the client's skin.: B. Restraint straps that are safely secured to the side rails.
4. The nurse inserts a Foley catheter to relieve a client's urinary retention. Which of the
following is an inappropriate action in caring for clients with an indwelling catheter?
A. Emptying the drainage bag every 6-8 hours.
B. Attaching the drainage bag to the lowest part of the siderails near the client's feet.
C. Keeping the drainage bag below bladder level.
,D. Positioning the tubing without dependent loops.: B. Attaching the drainage bag to the
lowest part of the siderails near the client's feet.
5. Elderly patients are prone to stomach-aches and bloating. Which of the following foods
are avoided since they are gas-forming and contribute to the said condition?
A. Prunes
B. Cauliflower
C. Colas and sodas
D. Protein-rich foods: B. Cauliflower
6. In preparing a client for a hot Sitz bath, the nurse assistant should check the
temperature of the water. The ideal water temperature is:
A. Between 105°F and 120°F
B. Between 95°F and 110°F
C. Between 80°F and 93°F
D. Between 65°F and 80°F: B. Between 95°F and 110°F
7. The nurse has delegated the following order to you: obtain a urinary speci- men to test
for sugar and ketones in a client with a medical history of diabetes mellitus. You are aware
that you will obtain the specimen:
A. At bedtime
B. 30 minutes after meals and at bedtime
C. 30 minutes before meals and at bedtime
D. Before breakfast: C. 30 minutes before meals and at bedtime
8. The nurse aide was asked by the licensed nurse to change the nonsterile dressing of a
client. Which of the following statements is best when pertaining to this situation?
A. Tactfully refuse the delegated task because you are limited in changing dressings
on your own.
B. After the wound has been cleansed, apply clean dressings and tape com- pletely
around the edges of the bandage.
C. In cleansing the wound, start from the surrounding skin towards the wound in
longitudinal strokes.
D. In changing a dressing, always note the color, odor, amount, and consisten- cy of the
drainage on the old dressing.: D. In changing a dressing, always note the color, odor, amount,
and consistency of the drainage on the old dressing.
9. Which is correct about ostomy care?
A. It is done under sterile technique.
B. It needs doctor's order for changing of ostomy pouches.
C. Able clients can perform this procedure by themselves once they have been taught by
the nurse.
,D. The client can still defecate normally.: C. Able clients can perform this proce- dure by
themselves once they have been taught by the nurse.
10. A client has a deep vein thrombosis (DVT) and has orders by the doctor to apply
elastic stockings. The nursing assistant is correct in performing this when she:
A. applies the stockings while the client is on bed.
B. pplies the stockings while the client is sitting on the chair.
C. applies the stockings while the client is sitting on the bed and dangles her feet.
D. applies the stockings while the client is standing.: A. applies the stockings while the
client is on bed.
11. The nursing assistant is aware that the purpose of the elastic stockings is to:
A. prevent blood clots.
B. hold dressings in place.
C. reduce swelling after injury.
D. prevent pressure sores.: A. prevent blood clots.
12. A COPD client recently admitted to the floor needs constant oxygen ther- apy.
When assisting this patient, the nursing assistant can:
A. turn the oxygen on and off.
B. start the oxygen.
C. decide what device to use.
D. keep the connecting tubing secure and free of kinks.: D. keep the connecting tubing secure
and free of kinks.
13. After applying an elastic bandage to a client's right leg, you need to check the
color and temperature of the leg:
A. every 15 minutes.
B. every hour.
C. every 2 hours.
D. every shift.: B. every hour.
14. Which of the following statements is correct pertaining to binders applica- tion?
A. A breast binder can be applied for breastfeeding mothers to relieve discom- fort.
B. Straight abdominal binders are applied when the client is sitting on a chair.
C. The double T-binder is specifically used for male clients.
D. When securing a straight abdominal binder, help the client in a side-lying position to
close it at the back using safety pins.: C. The double T-binder is specifically used for male
clients.
15. Protective devices are often used to prevent and treat pressure ulcers and skin
breakdown. Which of the following devices is least likely used for this particular purpose?
A. Trochanter rolls
, B. Rubber sheet
QUESTIONS WITH 100% CORRECT ANSWERS
1. Clients with osteoarthritis may be on bed rest for prolonged periods. The nursing
assistant is aware that she should:
A. encourage coughing and deep breathing and limit fluid intake.
B. provide only passive range of motion, and decrease stimulation.
C. have the client lie as still as possible, and give adequate massage.
D. turn the client every 2 hours, and encourage coughing and deep breathing.-
: D. turn the client every 2 hours, and encourage coughing and deep breathing.
2. Justine (CNA) was instructed by the staff nurse to elevate the client's casted left limb to
prevent swelling. Justine is elevating the casted extremity correctly when she does which
of the following?
A. Places the casted limb above the level of the heart.
B. Places the casted limb close to the body.
C. Places the casted limb below the level of the heart.
D. Places the casted limb at the level of the heart.: A. Places the casted limb above the
level of the heart.
3. A nurse obtains an order from a physician to restrain a client by using a jacket restraint
and delegates a nursing assistant to assist in the restraining of the client. Which of the
following observations indicates inappropriate application of the restraint by the nursing
assistant?
A. A safety knot in the restraint straps.
B. Restraint straps that are safely secured to the side rails.
C. Jacket restraint straps that do not tighten when force is applied against them.
D. Jacket restraint secured so that two fingers can slide easily between the restraint and
the client's skin.: B. Restraint straps that are safely secured to the side rails.
4. The nurse inserts a Foley catheter to relieve a client's urinary retention. Which of the
following is an inappropriate action in caring for clients with an indwelling catheter?
A. Emptying the drainage bag every 6-8 hours.
B. Attaching the drainage bag to the lowest part of the siderails near the client's feet.
C. Keeping the drainage bag below bladder level.
,D. Positioning the tubing without dependent loops.: B. Attaching the drainage bag to the
lowest part of the siderails near the client's feet.
5. Elderly patients are prone to stomach-aches and bloating. Which of the following foods
are avoided since they are gas-forming and contribute to the said condition?
A. Prunes
B. Cauliflower
C. Colas and sodas
D. Protein-rich foods: B. Cauliflower
6. In preparing a client for a hot Sitz bath, the nurse assistant should check the
temperature of the water. The ideal water temperature is:
A. Between 105°F and 120°F
B. Between 95°F and 110°F
C. Between 80°F and 93°F
D. Between 65°F and 80°F: B. Between 95°F and 110°F
7. The nurse has delegated the following order to you: obtain a urinary speci- men to test
for sugar and ketones in a client with a medical history of diabetes mellitus. You are aware
that you will obtain the specimen:
A. At bedtime
B. 30 minutes after meals and at bedtime
C. 30 minutes before meals and at bedtime
D. Before breakfast: C. 30 minutes before meals and at bedtime
8. The nurse aide was asked by the licensed nurse to change the nonsterile dressing of a
client. Which of the following statements is best when pertaining to this situation?
A. Tactfully refuse the delegated task because you are limited in changing dressings
on your own.
B. After the wound has been cleansed, apply clean dressings and tape com- pletely
around the edges of the bandage.
C. In cleansing the wound, start from the surrounding skin towards the wound in
longitudinal strokes.
D. In changing a dressing, always note the color, odor, amount, and consisten- cy of the
drainage on the old dressing.: D. In changing a dressing, always note the color, odor, amount,
and consistency of the drainage on the old dressing.
9. Which is correct about ostomy care?
A. It is done under sterile technique.
B. It needs doctor's order for changing of ostomy pouches.
C. Able clients can perform this procedure by themselves once they have been taught by
the nurse.
,D. The client can still defecate normally.: C. Able clients can perform this proce- dure by
themselves once they have been taught by the nurse.
10. A client has a deep vein thrombosis (DVT) and has orders by the doctor to apply
elastic stockings. The nursing assistant is correct in performing this when she:
A. applies the stockings while the client is on bed.
B. pplies the stockings while the client is sitting on the chair.
C. applies the stockings while the client is sitting on the bed and dangles her feet.
D. applies the stockings while the client is standing.: A. applies the stockings while the
client is on bed.
11. The nursing assistant is aware that the purpose of the elastic stockings is to:
A. prevent blood clots.
B. hold dressings in place.
C. reduce swelling after injury.
D. prevent pressure sores.: A. prevent blood clots.
12. A COPD client recently admitted to the floor needs constant oxygen ther- apy.
When assisting this patient, the nursing assistant can:
A. turn the oxygen on and off.
B. start the oxygen.
C. decide what device to use.
D. keep the connecting tubing secure and free of kinks.: D. keep the connecting tubing secure
and free of kinks.
13. After applying an elastic bandage to a client's right leg, you need to check the
color and temperature of the leg:
A. every 15 minutes.
B. every hour.
C. every 2 hours.
D. every shift.: B. every hour.
14. Which of the following statements is correct pertaining to binders applica- tion?
A. A breast binder can be applied for breastfeeding mothers to relieve discom- fort.
B. Straight abdominal binders are applied when the client is sitting on a chair.
C. The double T-binder is specifically used for male clients.
D. When securing a straight abdominal binder, help the client in a side-lying position to
close it at the back using safety pins.: C. The double T-binder is specifically used for male
clients.
15. Protective devices are often used to prevent and treat pressure ulcers and skin
breakdown. Which of the following devices is least likely used for this particular purpose?
A. Trochanter rolls
, B. Rubber sheet
