Washington CNA Written Exam
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1. What is one important reason why the bed should remain wrinkle-free?: to help
keep the skin healthy and prevent pressure injuries
2. what is the term for a device that replaces a missing body part?: prosthesis
3. Exercises that put each joint through its full arc of motion are called:: range of
motion
4. which of the following is the correct way to remove a gown?: unfasten the gown at
the neck and the waist and roll the dirty side in while holding the gown away from the body
5. how many times can disposable gloves be worn before being discarded?: once
6. To best communicate with a visually impaired resident, the NA should: identify
herself when she enters the room
7. The best way for an NA to provide foot care for a diabetic resident is to: observe
the feet regularly for signs of sores or infection
8. If a resident starts to fall, the best thing an NA can do is to:: widen her stance and
bring the residents body close to her
9. an NA should use friction for at least ____ seconds when washing her hands: 20
10. which of the following is a term for a legal document that designates what
kind of care a person wants if he is unable to make that decision himself?: advance
directive
11. Which temperature site is generally considered to be the most accurate?: recta
12. which of the following tasks is outside the scope of practice for an NA?: pre-
scribing a new medication
13. How should the NA respond if a resident tries to give him a gift?: the NA should
refuse the gift but say thank you
14. what does the term empathy mean?: Empathy means being able to identify with the feelings of
others
15. To monitor a resident's pulse rate, the NA will most commonly check the
________ pulse.: radial
16. Slapping, shoving, and rough handling are all considered to be a type of: -
physical abuse
17. with which of the following people may an NA share a resident's medical
information?: residents doctor
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18. which of the following sentences is an example of a fact?: Mr. Gomez ate half of his
scrambled egg
19. which is/are the most essential nutrient(s) for life?: water
20. objective information is: information collected using the senses
21. which of the following statements is true of documentation: NAs should document
care right after it is done
22. standard precautions should be practiced: On every single person in the NA's care
23. which of the following statements is true of handwashing?: an NA should wash her
hands before and after touching a resident
24. using proper body mechanics includes: Standing with the legs shoulder-width apart
25. what is one of the first signs that a pressure injury is forming?: discoloration of the
skin
26. which of the following is an example of a physical need?: food
27. which of the following remarks is a cliche?: It will all work out in the end.
28. In which type of environment do microorganisms grow best?: dark
29. An axillary temperature is measured: in the armpit
30. if a resident has just had a glass of iced tea, how long should the NA wait
before measuring the resident's temperature via the oral method?: 10-20 mins
31. which of the following abbreviations means nothing by mouth?: NPO
32. which of the following canes has four rubber tipped feet?: quad cane
33. in which of the following situations must a NA always wear gloves?: while shaving
a resident
34. which type of toileting equipment is used for elimination for residents who
cannot assist with raising their hips onto a regular bedpan?: fracture pan
35. hypertension is the medical term for: high blood pressure
36. how often should an ostomy bag be emptied?: whenever stool is eliminated
37. how should an NA work when helping a resident with range of motion
exercises?: begin at the shoulders and work down the body
38. A(n) _______________ is the permanent and painful shortening of a muscle or
tendon: contracture
39. which of the following is generally used when documenting the amount of
fluid a resident drinks?: milliliters (mL)
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1. What is one important reason why the bed should remain wrinkle-free?: to help
keep the skin healthy and prevent pressure injuries
2. what is the term for a device that replaces a missing body part?: prosthesis
3. Exercises that put each joint through its full arc of motion are called:: range of
motion
4. which of the following is the correct way to remove a gown?: unfasten the gown at
the neck and the waist and roll the dirty side in while holding the gown away from the body
5. how many times can disposable gloves be worn before being discarded?: once
6. To best communicate with a visually impaired resident, the NA should: identify
herself when she enters the room
7. The best way for an NA to provide foot care for a diabetic resident is to: observe
the feet regularly for signs of sores or infection
8. If a resident starts to fall, the best thing an NA can do is to:: widen her stance and
bring the residents body close to her
9. an NA should use friction for at least ____ seconds when washing her hands: 20
10. which of the following is a term for a legal document that designates what
kind of care a person wants if he is unable to make that decision himself?: advance
directive
11. Which temperature site is generally considered to be the most accurate?: recta
12. which of the following tasks is outside the scope of practice for an NA?: pre-
scribing a new medication
13. How should the NA respond if a resident tries to give him a gift?: the NA should
refuse the gift but say thank you
14. what does the term empathy mean?: Empathy means being able to identify with the feelings of
others
15. To monitor a resident's pulse rate, the NA will most commonly check the
________ pulse.: radial
16. Slapping, shoving, and rough handling are all considered to be a type of: -
physical abuse
17. with which of the following people may an NA share a resident's medical
information?: residents doctor
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Study online at https://quizlet.com/_989t3d
18. which of the following sentences is an example of a fact?: Mr. Gomez ate half of his
scrambled egg
19. which is/are the most essential nutrient(s) for life?: water
20. objective information is: information collected using the senses
21. which of the following statements is true of documentation: NAs should document
care right after it is done
22. standard precautions should be practiced: On every single person in the NA's care
23. which of the following statements is true of handwashing?: an NA should wash her
hands before and after touching a resident
24. using proper body mechanics includes: Standing with the legs shoulder-width apart
25. what is one of the first signs that a pressure injury is forming?: discoloration of the
skin
26. which of the following is an example of a physical need?: food
27. which of the following remarks is a cliche?: It will all work out in the end.
28. In which type of environment do microorganisms grow best?: dark
29. An axillary temperature is measured: in the armpit
30. if a resident has just had a glass of iced tea, how long should the NA wait
before measuring the resident's temperature via the oral method?: 10-20 mins
31. which of the following abbreviations means nothing by mouth?: NPO
32. which of the following canes has four rubber tipped feet?: quad cane
33. in which of the following situations must a NA always wear gloves?: while shaving
a resident
34. which type of toileting equipment is used for elimination for residents who
cannot assist with raising their hips onto a regular bedpan?: fracture pan
35. hypertension is the medical term for: high blood pressure
36. how often should an ostomy bag be emptied?: whenever stool is eliminated
37. how should an NA work when helping a resident with range of motion
exercises?: begin at the shoulders and work down the body
38. A(n) _______________ is the permanent and painful shortening of a muscle or
tendon: contracture
39. which of the following is generally used when documenting the amount of
fluid a resident drinks?: milliliters (mL)
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