CNA HEADMASTER QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS NEW
2025/2026 UPDATED NEW!!
to avoid injury you should
A) avoid reaching
B) use proper body mechanics
C)let the resident know what you are doing
D) all of the above
D
The nursing assistant should
A) encourage the resident to be independent
b) tell the family about problems with the resident
C) dress and feed the residents, even if they are able to do it themselves
d) discourage residents from discussing their feelings
A
AD
When you are communica!ng with residents, you need to remember to
a; look away when they make direct eye contact
b; speak rapidly and loudly
c;face the resident and make eye contact
d; finish all their sentences for them
C
the main purpose of isola!on precau!ons is to
a; prevent the spread of germs to others
b; help the resident heal faster
c;keep your uniform clean
d;keep unwanted visitors away
A
many back injuries that are common to nursing assistants can be prevented by
a; wear a back brace
b; proper body mechanics
,c; bending from the waist
d;keeping the knees locked
B
When doing a transfer you should never pull up on the resident's arms because
a. you could get in her space
b. you could dislocate her shoulders
c. she might be unable to see behind you
d. she might be !cklish
B
Your personal hygiene and grooming are considered
a. not too important
b. very important
c. difficult to maintain
d. not important to residents
B
The leading cause of injury to the elderly is
a. choking
b. burns
c. falls
d. poisoning
C
A nursing assistant may
a. start an IV, take a pulse, and insert a indwelling catheter
b. take temperature, pulse, and respira!on
c. insert a indwelling catheter, take respira!ons, and start an IV
d. change a sterile dressing, take a pulse and temperature
B
A nursing assistant can help a dying resident
a. by keeping the resident comfortable
b. by keeping the resident isolated
c. by decreasing touching as death approaches
d. by not bothering the resident, when possible
A
,The measurement of the body's heat is called
a. pulse
b. respira!on
c. blood pressure
d. temperature
D
All of the following are defini!ons of joint movement, EXCEPT
a. flexion
b. extension
c. abduc!on
d. supini!on
D
AD
When caring for residents suffering from demen!a it is most important to remember that
a. you can let them be taken advantage of
b. they should be allowed to infringe on the rights of other residents
c. they have the same rights as everyone else
d. they like to be in a dimly lighted room
C
All of the following are assis!ve devices to aid with ambula!on except
a. a cane
b. a walker
c. crutches
d. restraints
D
A diet for a diabe!c resident would NOT include
a. fresh fruit
b. coffee
c. candy
d. carrots
B
Proper posi!oning is necessary for all of the following reasons except
a. improving circula!on to a part of the body
, b. maintaining proper body alignment
c. increasing the risk of contractures
d. increasing sensory s!mula!on
C
Temperature is the measurement of
a. calories used for energy
b. body heat
c. pressure in the vessels
d. daily output
B
he lack of proper blood supply can lead to
a. stroke
b. demen!a
c. myocardial infarc!on
d. all of the above
D
. All of the following are nursing ac!ons recommended when caring for residents who have had
a stroke on the RIGHT side of the brain EXCEPT
a. allow them to do what they can do for themselves
b. re-teach them how to use combs, and other tools so they can do their own ADL's
c. only frown at them when they knock something over to let them know that they came into
contact with an object
d. make sure their plate is turned if they only see one half of their plate
C
All of these devices can be used to help a person to use regular toile!ng facili!es with more
ease EXCEPT
a. elevated toilet seat
b. bedside commode
c. grab bars on the wall next to the toilet
d. eggcrate ma7ress
D
Mrs. Green has had a stroke on the le9 side of her brain. Her symptoms include
a. paralysis on the right side of her body
2025/2026 UPDATED NEW!!
to avoid injury you should
A) avoid reaching
B) use proper body mechanics
C)let the resident know what you are doing
D) all of the above
D
The nursing assistant should
A) encourage the resident to be independent
b) tell the family about problems with the resident
C) dress and feed the residents, even if they are able to do it themselves
d) discourage residents from discussing their feelings
A
AD
When you are communica!ng with residents, you need to remember to
a; look away when they make direct eye contact
b; speak rapidly and loudly
c;face the resident and make eye contact
d; finish all their sentences for them
C
the main purpose of isola!on precau!ons is to
a; prevent the spread of germs to others
b; help the resident heal faster
c;keep your uniform clean
d;keep unwanted visitors away
A
many back injuries that are common to nursing assistants can be prevented by
a; wear a back brace
b; proper body mechanics
,c; bending from the waist
d;keeping the knees locked
B
When doing a transfer you should never pull up on the resident's arms because
a. you could get in her space
b. you could dislocate her shoulders
c. she might be unable to see behind you
d. she might be !cklish
B
Your personal hygiene and grooming are considered
a. not too important
b. very important
c. difficult to maintain
d. not important to residents
B
The leading cause of injury to the elderly is
a. choking
b. burns
c. falls
d. poisoning
C
A nursing assistant may
a. start an IV, take a pulse, and insert a indwelling catheter
b. take temperature, pulse, and respira!on
c. insert a indwelling catheter, take respira!ons, and start an IV
d. change a sterile dressing, take a pulse and temperature
B
A nursing assistant can help a dying resident
a. by keeping the resident comfortable
b. by keeping the resident isolated
c. by decreasing touching as death approaches
d. by not bothering the resident, when possible
A
,The measurement of the body's heat is called
a. pulse
b. respira!on
c. blood pressure
d. temperature
D
All of the following are defini!ons of joint movement, EXCEPT
a. flexion
b. extension
c. abduc!on
d. supini!on
D
AD
When caring for residents suffering from demen!a it is most important to remember that
a. you can let them be taken advantage of
b. they should be allowed to infringe on the rights of other residents
c. they have the same rights as everyone else
d. they like to be in a dimly lighted room
C
All of the following are assis!ve devices to aid with ambula!on except
a. a cane
b. a walker
c. crutches
d. restraints
D
A diet for a diabe!c resident would NOT include
a. fresh fruit
b. coffee
c. candy
d. carrots
B
Proper posi!oning is necessary for all of the following reasons except
a. improving circula!on to a part of the body
, b. maintaining proper body alignment
c. increasing the risk of contractures
d. increasing sensory s!mula!on
C
Temperature is the measurement of
a. calories used for energy
b. body heat
c. pressure in the vessels
d. daily output
B
he lack of proper blood supply can lead to
a. stroke
b. demen!a
c. myocardial infarc!on
d. all of the above
D
. All of the following are nursing ac!ons recommended when caring for residents who have had
a stroke on the RIGHT side of the brain EXCEPT
a. allow them to do what they can do for themselves
b. re-teach them how to use combs, and other tools so they can do their own ADL's
c. only frown at them when they knock something over to let them know that they came into
contact with an object
d. make sure their plate is turned if they only see one half of their plate
C
All of these devices can be used to help a person to use regular toile!ng facili!es with more
ease EXCEPT
a. elevated toilet seat
b. bedside commode
c. grab bars on the wall next to the toilet
d. eggcrate ma7ress
D
Mrs. Green has had a stroke on the le9 side of her brain. Her symptoms include
a. paralysis on the right side of her body
