Minnesota State CNA Final Exam
1. Which of the following is an essential nutrient?
A) Protein
B) Carbohydrates
C) Water
D) Vitamins
Answer: C) Water
2. How many ounces are in 30cc?
A) 0.5 oz
B) 1 oz
C) 2 oz
D) 3 oz
Answer: B) 1 oz
3. A person lying on their back is in the:
A) Prone position
B) Supine position
C) Fowler's position
D) Lateral position
Answer: B) Supine position
4. A person sitting up at a 90 degree angle is in:
A) Semi-Fowler's position
B) Supine position
C) Fowler's position
D) Trendelenburg position
Answer: C) Fowler's position
,5. A person with mental impairment:
A) Should have everything done for them
B) Should be encouraged to do as much as possible for themselves
C) Should be isolated from others
D) Should not be given choices
Answer: B) Should be encouraged to do as much as possible for themselves
6. A resident's bed should be in _____________ when
the resident is sitting on the side of the bed with
_____________________:
A) High position; feet dangling
B) Low position; bottoms of feet in nonskid footwear flat on the floor
C) Medium position; one foot on the floor
D) Raised position; feet elevated
Answer: B) Low position; bottoms of feet in nonskid footwear flat on the floor
7. A safety concern to remember when transferring,
lifting, or ambulating a patient is to:
A) Move quickly
B) Work alone
C) Be careful of any tubing the patient may have
D) Keep the bed elevated
Answer: C) Be careful of any tubing the patient may have
8. A stage 2 decubitus ulcer is characterized by:
A) Intact skin with redness
B) Skin may not be broken; blister-like sore could be present
, C) Full thickness skin loss
D) Exposed bone
Answer: B) Skin may not be broken; blister-like sore could be present
9. A therapeutic diet is ordered by a:
A) Nurse
B) Dietitian
C) Doctor
D) Nursing assistant
Answer: C) Doctor
10. A written outline which identifies a resident's needs
and how health care workers will meet them is:
A) Medical record
B) Care plan
C) Nursing notes
D) Treatment plan
Answer: B) Care plan
11. Areas of the body that are most likely to develop
pressure ulcers include:
A) Arms, legs, and hands
B) Ears, hips, and tailbone
C) Chest, abdomen, and back
D) Shoulders, knees, and elbows
Answer: B) Ears, hips, and tailbone
1. Which of the following is an essential nutrient?
A) Protein
B) Carbohydrates
C) Water
D) Vitamins
Answer: C) Water
2. How many ounces are in 30cc?
A) 0.5 oz
B) 1 oz
C) 2 oz
D) 3 oz
Answer: B) 1 oz
3. A person lying on their back is in the:
A) Prone position
B) Supine position
C) Fowler's position
D) Lateral position
Answer: B) Supine position
4. A person sitting up at a 90 degree angle is in:
A) Semi-Fowler's position
B) Supine position
C) Fowler's position
D) Trendelenburg position
Answer: C) Fowler's position
,5. A person with mental impairment:
A) Should have everything done for them
B) Should be encouraged to do as much as possible for themselves
C) Should be isolated from others
D) Should not be given choices
Answer: B) Should be encouraged to do as much as possible for themselves
6. A resident's bed should be in _____________ when
the resident is sitting on the side of the bed with
_____________________:
A) High position; feet dangling
B) Low position; bottoms of feet in nonskid footwear flat on the floor
C) Medium position; one foot on the floor
D) Raised position; feet elevated
Answer: B) Low position; bottoms of feet in nonskid footwear flat on the floor
7. A safety concern to remember when transferring,
lifting, or ambulating a patient is to:
A) Move quickly
B) Work alone
C) Be careful of any tubing the patient may have
D) Keep the bed elevated
Answer: C) Be careful of any tubing the patient may have
8. A stage 2 decubitus ulcer is characterized by:
A) Intact skin with redness
B) Skin may not be broken; blister-like sore could be present
, C) Full thickness skin loss
D) Exposed bone
Answer: B) Skin may not be broken; blister-like sore could be present
9. A therapeutic diet is ordered by a:
A) Nurse
B) Dietitian
C) Doctor
D) Nursing assistant
Answer: C) Doctor
10. A written outline which identifies a resident's needs
and how health care workers will meet them is:
A) Medical record
B) Care plan
C) Nursing notes
D) Treatment plan
Answer: B) Care plan
11. Areas of the body that are most likely to develop
pressure ulcers include:
A) Arms, legs, and hands
B) Ears, hips, and tailbone
C) Chest, abdomen, and back
D) Shoulders, knees, and elbows
Answer: B) Ears, hips, and tailbone
