INDIANA CNA PRACTICE TEST EXAM
2025 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
What should a CNA do if he or she sees a small fire in an unoccupied patient room? -
ANS Activate the fire alarm
Before entering a patient's room, a CNA should: - ANS knock on the resident's door before
entering
What needs are found on the lowest level of Maslow's hierarchy of needs? - ANS Physical
A patient's family asks the CNA caring for a loved one about the results of a recent blood test.
What should the CNA say? - ANS Let me find the nurse to talk to you about the results
A patient is refusing to drink fluids even though he is beginning to show signs of dehydration
(concentrated urine, headache, sunken eyes, low energy). What should the CNA do? -
ANS Explain the risks of dehydration, respect his decision, and inform the nurse about his
condition.
If a patient refuses treatment and the CNA performs this care on the patient anyway, what
could happen to the CNA? - ANS The CNA could be charged with assault or battery
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, Which is NOT a reason why a CNA should refuse an assignment? - ANS The CNA is upset
because of a personal conflict with the patient's family
Which should the CNA NOT do as a healthcare professional? - ANS work single-handedly to
take care of patients
While standing in the elevator, a CNA overhears his colleagues speaking about a resident's care.
What is this a violation of? - ANS patient confidentiality
How is residential nursing care paid for? - ANS Medicare, Medicaid, Private health insurance
While helping a resident sip hot tea, the CNA slips and accidentally spills hot tea on the resident
causing a burn. This is an example of: - ANS negligence
A CNA falsely reports that one of his colleagues accepted an expensive gift from the family of a
resident. This is an example of: - ANS defamation
Which of the following is NOT a normal part of changes in all older adults? - ANS the person
is confused all the time
When speaking with a resident, the CNA should NOT: - ANS Share intimate or personal
details of his or her life
A CNA should NOT: - ANS Delegate a task to another CNA
Which of the following is the first step in preventing the spread of germs? -
ANS handwashing
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, In which of the facilities to CNAs work? - ANS hospitals, long-term residential nursing care,
rehabilitative care
The term medical asepsis means: - ANS Practices designed to reduce the number of
pathogenic microorganisms and limit their growth and transmission in the patient's
environment.
When is a cold pack used? - ANS decrease swelling
Which of the following practices ensures adequate protection when wearing gloves? -
ANS handwashing before and after glove use
Which of the following is true about older residents? - ANS older residents sleep less deeply,
have slower reaction times, and have reduced sensitivity to touch and pain
When assisting a resident with a bed bath, what should the CNA do? - ANS close the curtain
to provide privacy
While a nursing assistant is caring for a resident, the CNA notices a foul smell coming from the
resident's wound. What should the CNA do? - ANS inform the nurse
Which of the following is not part of the admissions process? - ANS the resident goes home
If a patient's chart notes that he be placed in a lateral position, he should lie: - ANS On the
side with a pillow under the head, a second pillow under the top arm, and a pillow under the
top leg
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What does the diastolic blood pressure number, or bottom number, refer to? - ANS Diastolic
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2025 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
What should a CNA do if he or she sees a small fire in an unoccupied patient room? -
ANS Activate the fire alarm
Before entering a patient's room, a CNA should: - ANS knock on the resident's door before
entering
What needs are found on the lowest level of Maslow's hierarchy of needs? - ANS Physical
A patient's family asks the CNA caring for a loved one about the results of a recent blood test.
What should the CNA say? - ANS Let me find the nurse to talk to you about the results
A patient is refusing to drink fluids even though he is beginning to show signs of dehydration
(concentrated urine, headache, sunken eyes, low energy). What should the CNA do? -
ANS Explain the risks of dehydration, respect his decision, and inform the nurse about his
condition.
If a patient refuses treatment and the CNA performs this care on the patient anyway, what
could happen to the CNA? - ANS The CNA could be charged with assault or battery
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, Which is NOT a reason why a CNA should refuse an assignment? - ANS The CNA is upset
because of a personal conflict with the patient's family
Which should the CNA NOT do as a healthcare professional? - ANS work single-handedly to
take care of patients
While standing in the elevator, a CNA overhears his colleagues speaking about a resident's care.
What is this a violation of? - ANS patient confidentiality
How is residential nursing care paid for? - ANS Medicare, Medicaid, Private health insurance
While helping a resident sip hot tea, the CNA slips and accidentally spills hot tea on the resident
causing a burn. This is an example of: - ANS negligence
A CNA falsely reports that one of his colleagues accepted an expensive gift from the family of a
resident. This is an example of: - ANS defamation
Which of the following is NOT a normal part of changes in all older adults? - ANS the person
is confused all the time
When speaking with a resident, the CNA should NOT: - ANS Share intimate or personal
details of his or her life
A CNA should NOT: - ANS Delegate a task to another CNA
Which of the following is the first step in preventing the spread of germs? -
ANS handwashing
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, In which of the facilities to CNAs work? - ANS hospitals, long-term residential nursing care,
rehabilitative care
The term medical asepsis means: - ANS Practices designed to reduce the number of
pathogenic microorganisms and limit their growth and transmission in the patient's
environment.
When is a cold pack used? - ANS decrease swelling
Which of the following practices ensures adequate protection when wearing gloves? -
ANS handwashing before and after glove use
Which of the following is true about older residents? - ANS older residents sleep less deeply,
have slower reaction times, and have reduced sensitivity to touch and pain
When assisting a resident with a bed bath, what should the CNA do? - ANS close the curtain
to provide privacy
While a nursing assistant is caring for a resident, the CNA notices a foul smell coming from the
resident's wound. What should the CNA do? - ANS inform the nurse
Which of the following is not part of the admissions process? - ANS the resident goes home
If a patient's chart notes that he be placed in a lateral position, he should lie: - ANS On the
side with a pillow under the head, a second pillow under the top arm, and a pillow under the
top leg
3
What does the diastolic blood pressure number, or bottom number, refer to? - ANS Diastolic
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blood pressure is the pressure in the arteries when the heart rests
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