CNA written state exam practice test

a nursing assistant may share a resident’s medical information with which of the following?

other members of the healthcare team

when the NA is communicating with a resident with a hearing impairment the NA should…

use short sentences and simple words

an ombudsman is a person who…

is a legal advocate for residents and helps protect their rights

which temp site is considered the most accurate?

rectal

to prevent dehydration, the NA should…

offer fresh water and other fluids often

what order should range of motion exercises be performed?

start from the shoulders and work down

the best way to communicate with a resident who has a vision impairment, the NA should…

identify his/her self when entering the room

the first stage of a pressure injury may have skin that is this color…

red

which of the following statements is generally true of a normal aging process and late adulthood?

people remain active and engaged

abdominal thrusts help to…

remove a blockage from an airway

when donning PPE which of the following should be donned first?

gown

what is the purpose of the health insurance portability and accountability act (HIPPA)?

to keep protected health information private and secure

one safety device that helps transfer resident is called a…

gait belt

at which site is body temp measured via the forehead?

temporal

a restraint can be applied…

with a dr order

how many mL equal one ounce?

30 mL

when working with a urinary catheter is important for an NA to remember that…

the drainage bag should be kept lower than the hips or the bladder

when assisting a resident that had a stroke the NA should…

lead with the strong side when transferring

the process of helping restore a person to their highest level of functioning is called…

rehabilitation

an oral temp should not be taken o na resident who has eaten or had fluids in the last ___ minutes?

10-20

when working with a resident who has right sided weakness, how should the clothing be applied first?

on right side/weak side

a resident offers a gift to the NA for being very helpful and kind. The NA should…

politely refuse the gift

call lights should be placed…

within the residents reach

according to the Omnibus budget reconciliation act (OBRA) NA must complete at least ___ hours of training and must pass the competency evaluation before they can be employed.

75 hours

how long should NA’s use friction when lathering and washing their hands?

20 seconds

another term for gait belt is…

transfer belt

the abbreviation NWB means…

non weight baring

after an NA takes vital signs on a paper and documents it, the paper should go where?

in the designated shred container

the urinary catheter showed 6.5 ounces of output in the graduate, how many mL does that equal?

195 mL

the individualized plan that is developed to help achieve the goal of care and meet the individual’s specific needs is called…

care plan

24 hour skilled care that is given in a hospital or ambulatory surgical center that is for patients who require short-term immediate care for injury or illness or short surgery-stays is known as…

acute care

the federal health insurance program that was established for people age 65 and older is known as…

medicare

the correct conversion of 3:00 pm to military time?

1500 hours

an ____ can occur when the blood supply to part of the brain is blocked or a blood vessel leaks or ruptures within the brain…

cerebrovascular accident

moving a body part away from the midline is…

abduction

loss of interest in everything a person once cared about and may interfere with person’s ability to work, sleep, and eat is called…

depression

an NA can assist residents with their spiritual needs by,,,

listening to the resident talk about their beliefs

the normal Fahrenheit range for an oral temperature is…

97.6-99.6

which of the following is considered within normal limits for pulse and respirations…

12 respirations, 62 BPM

when walking a resident with right sided weakness, the NA should stand…

on the right side, to the back and the side

the two levels of precautions within the infection prevention system are…

standard precautions and transmission based precautions

this type of bedpan is used if a person cannot raise their hips…

fracture bedpan

which of the following would be considered subjective information?

mr. jones says her feet are really hurting today

Mr. Myrtle had 4.5 ounces of apply juice and 120 cc of water with his lunch. How many cc of liquid did Mr. Myrtle consume in total?

255 cc

the abbreviation DNR stands for…

do not resuscitate

injuries resulting in skin deterioration and shearing are known as…

pressure injuries

which of the following is an example of a cliche?

everything will be fine

the set of methods practiced in healthcare facilities to prevent and control the spread of disease is known as…

Infection prevention

this type of diet allows fish and seafood but eliminates all other meats and poultry…

pescatarian diet

the best way to prevent the spread of infection is…

hand hygiene