Copy of CNA Exam Prep

Importance of Bed Linens

Question 1: Why should bed linens remain wrinkle-free?

(A) To help keep the skin healthy and prevent pressure injuries ✅

(B) To keep nursing assistants (NAs) from having to change the sheets too often

(D) To reduce dirt on the sheets

Medical Devices and Terminology

Question 2: What is a device that replaces a missing body part?

(A) Pronation

(B) Prone

(D) Prosthesis ✅

Range of Motion Exercises

Question 3: Exercises that put each joint through its full arc of motion are called:

(A) Weightlifting

(B) Range of motion ✅

(D) Rotation

Proper Gown Removal

Question 4: Correctly removing a gown involves:

(A) Unfastening at neck and waist, rolling the dirty side in while holding away from the body ✅

(B) Unfastening at neck and waist, pulling over the head

(D) Unfastening and dropping it to the floor

Disposable Gloves Usage

Question 5: How many times can disposable gloves be worn?

(A) One time ✅

(B) Two times

(D) Multiple times if washed in between

Communicating with Residents

Question 6: Best way for an NA to communicate with a resident with visual impairment:

(A) Ask the resident to “see” what is in front

(B) Identify herself when she enters the room ✅

(D) Touch the resident before identifying herself

Foot Care for Diabetics

Question 7: Best way for an NA to provide foot care for a diabetic resident:

(A) Encourage going barefoot

(B) Apply lotion between the toes

(D) Observe feet for sores/infection ✅

Handling Falls

Question 8: If a resident starts to fall, the best response for an NA is:

(A) Catch under the arms

(B) Widen stance and bring body close ✅

(D) Reverse the fall if less than halfway down

Proper Handwashing

Question 9: Friction duration while washing hands:

(A) 60 seconds

(B) 30 seconds

(D) 10 seconds

Legal Document for Healthcare Decisions

Question 10: Legal document designating healthcare preferences:

(A) Bill of Rights

(B) Advance directive ✅

(D) Code of ethics

Vital Sign Measurements Accuracy of Temperature Sites

Question 11: Most accurate site for temperature measurement:

(A) Rectum (rectal) ✅

(B) Ear (tympanic)

(D) Armpit (axilla)

Scope of Practice for NAs

Question 12: Task outside the NA's scope of practice:

(A) Counting pulse rates

(B) Cleaning after incontinence

(D) Assisting with a cane

Receiving Gifts from Residents

Question 13: NA's response if a resident offers a gift:

(A) Accept if reciprocating

(B) Refuse but thank the resident ✅

(D) Accept if the resident can't return it

Understanding Empathy

Question 14: Definition of empathy:

(A) Being alert

(B) Documenting honestly

(D) Taking responsibility for actions

Monitoring Pulse Rate

Question 15: Common pulse site for NAs to check:

(A) Radial ✅

(B) Temporal

(D) Brachial

Types of Abuse

Question 16: Slapping, shoving, and rough handling are:

(A) Neglect

(B) Physical abuse ✅

(D) Verbal abuse

Sharing Medical Information

Question 17: Individuals with whom NAs may share medical information:

(A) Resident’s doctor ✅

(B) NA’s friend

(D) Resident’s priest

Fact vs. Opinion

Question 18: Example of a fact:

(A) Mr. Gomez ate half of his scrambled egg. ✅

(B) Mr. Gomez was not hungry.

(D) Mr. Gomez is too sick to eat.

Essential Nutrients

Question 19: Most essential nutrient(s) for life:

(A) Proteins

(B) Carbohydrates

(D) Water ✅

Objective Information

Question 20: Definition of objective information:

(A) Cannot be observed

(B) Collected using senses ✅

(D) Untrue information

Documentation Practices

Question 21: Correct documentation practice:

(A) Document before care if time insufficient

(B) Document the next day before starting work

(D) Residents help document their own care

Standard Precautions

Question 22: Standard Precautions should be practiced:

(A) Only on those who appear ill

(B) On every person in care ✅

(D) Only for infectious cases

Handwashing Protocol

Question 23: True statement about handwashing practices:

(A) Wash hands before and after resident contact ✅

(B) No need for frequent handwashing

(D) Water should run up arms during washing

Body Mechanics

Question 24: Proper body mechanics include:

(A) Twisting at the waist

(B) Carrying objects far from the body

(D) Keeping knees locked while lifting

Pressure Injury Signs

Question 25: First sign of a pressure injury:

(A) Discoloration of skin ✅

(B) Non-intact skin

(D) Exposed muscle and bone

Physical Needs

Question 26: Example of a physical need:

(A) Social interaction

(B) Food ✅

(D) Spirituality Cliché

Communication

Question 27: Example of a cliché:

(A) “Would you like me to go with you?”

(B) “It will all work out in the end.” ✅

(D) “I understand you’re feeling scared.”

Microorganisms and Health Microorganism Growth Conditions

Question 28: Microorganisms grow best in:

(A) Bright environments

(B) Light environments

(D) Dark environments ✅

Axillary Temperature Measurement

Question 29: Axillary temperature is measured:

(A) In the mouth

(B) In the rectum

(D) In the ear

Temperature Measurement Wait Time

Question 30: Wait time after consuming iced tea before measuring oral temperature:

(A) 5 to 10 minutes ✅

(B) 10 to 20 minutes

(D) 60 minutes

Medical Abbreviations

Question 31: Abbreviation for nothing by mouth:

(A) NBM

(B) NOC

(D) NWB

Cane Types

Question 32: Cane with four rubber-tipped feet:

(A) Quadcane ✅

(B) Functional grip cane

(D) Curved cane

Use of Gloves

Question 33: Situation where NA must wear gloves:

(A) While feeding a resident

(B) While shaving a resident ✅

(D) While transferring a resident

Toileting Equipment Question 34: Equipment used for residents who cannot raise hips onto regular bedpan:

(A) Urinal

(B) Portable commode

(D) Fracture pan ✅

Hypertension

Question 35: Medical term for high blood pressure:

(A) High blood pressure ✅

(B) Rapid pulse rate

(D) Rapid heartbeat

Ostomy Bag Care

Question 36: How often an ostomy bag should be emptied:

(A) Every two days

(B) Once per hour

(D) Whenever stool is eliminated ✅

Resident Care Practices Range of Motion Exercise Assistance

Question 37: Working with a resident during range of motion exercises involves:

(A) Begin at the feet and work up

(B) Begin at the shoulders and work down

(D) Begin at knees and work up to shoulders ✅

Contractures

Question 38: Permanent shortening of a muscle or tendon:

(A) Abrasion

(B) Contracture ✅

(D) Fracture

Fluid Intake Monitoring

Question 39: Unit of measurement for fluid intake:

(A) Milliliters ✅

(B) Cups

(D) Inches

Fracture Pan Positioning

Question 40: Positioning a fracture pan:

(A) Handle toward the head of the bed ✅

(B) Handle toward the foot of the bed

(D) Handle facing the window

Communication with Hearing Impaired Residents

Question 41: Proper communication with a hearing-impaired resident:

(A) Face the resident directly ✅

(B) Stand behind resident when speaking

(D) Use a high-pitched voice

Physical Abuse Examples

Question 42: Example of physical abuse:

(A) Isolating a resident

(B) Pinching a resident ✅

(D) Theft from a resident

Psychological Abuse

Question 43: Joking about a resident's incontinence is:

(A) Psychological abuse ✅

(B) Physical abuse

(D) Involuntary seclusion

Mental Health Disorders

Question 44: True statement about mental health disorders:

(A) Control over symptoms is possible ✅

(B) Symptoms resemble those of physical disorders

(D) Rarely disrupt normal function

Resources for NA Stress

Question 45: Appropriate resource for NA stress:

(A) Resident

(B) Supervisor ✅

(D) Resident's friends

Clean Standards in Healthcare

Question 46: For cleanliness in healthcare, objects must be:

(A) Contaminated with pathogens

(B) Free of pathogens ✅

(D) Soaked in water

Whole Grain Foods

Question 47: Example of a whole grain food:

(A) White rice

(B) Hard-boiled egg

(D) Raw strawberries

Dehydration Question 48: Serious condition due to insufficient fluid in the body:

(A) Fluid balance

(B) Edema

(D) Aspiration

Plant-Based Proteins

Question 49: Example of a plant-based protein:

(A) Fried chicken

(B) Poached salmon

(D) Refried beans ✅

MyPlate Guidance

Question 50: Per USDA MyPlate, most fruit choices should be:

(A) Fruit smoothies

(B) Fruit juice

(D) Fruit flavored drinks

Aspiration Prevention

Question 51: True statement for preventing aspiration during eating:

(A) Help into a reclining position

(B) Offer large food pieces

(D) Place food on the weaker side of the mouth

Transmission-Based Precautions

Question 52: Statement about Transmission-Based Precautions:

(A) No need for Standard Precautions if practicing these

(B) Practiced in addition to Standard Precautions ✅

(D) No longer used

Physical Restraints

Question 53: Example of a physical restraint:

(A) Wheelchair at head of bed

(B) Bed with blankets folded at foot

(D) Bedside commode next to bed

Activities of Daily Living (ADLs)

Question 54: Meaning of the abbreviation ADLs:

(A) As doctor likes

(B) Activities of daily living ✅

(D) Active data learning

Rehabilitation Care

Question 55: Type of care that restores function after illness or injury:

(A) Subacute care

(B) Acute care

(D) Rehabilitation ✅

Angina Pectoris

Question 56: Medical term for chest pain:

(A) Atherosclerosis

(B) Nitroglycerin

(D) Angina pectoris ✅

Ethical Behavior in NA Practices

Question 57: Ethical behavior can be demonstrated by:

(A) Protecting resident’s privacy ✅

(B) Changing care plans if inappropriate

(D) Accepting gifts from residents

Military Time Conversion

Question 58: Correct conversion of 4:00 p.m. to military time:

(A) 1400 hours

(B) 1500 hours

(D) 1700 hours

Barriers to Communication

Question 59: Example of a barrier to communication:

(A) Using medical terminology ✅

(B) Asking resident to repeat

(D) Clear communication with professional tone

Non-Verbal Communication

Question 60: Example of non-verbal communication:

(A) Resident yells for drink

(B) Resident asks for a glass of water

(D) Daughter requests water for mother

Reporting Incidents Incident Reporting Requirements

Question 61: Incident requiring a report:

(A) NA arrives late for shift

(B) Resident requests non-dietary food

(D) Signs of improvement

Hepatitis B Vaccination Requirement

Question 62: Employer must offer free vaccine for:

(A) Cancer

(B) HIV

(D) Chickenpox

Draw Sheet Use

Question 63: Purpose of draw sheets:

(A) Comfort for residents

(B) Keeping residents warm

(D) Preventing wet beds from incontinence

Standard Bedpan Assistance

Question 64: Wider end of bedpan placement:

(A) Toward the foot of the bed

(B) In alignment with buttocks ✅

(D) Side of bed where NA is standing

Blood Pressure Measurement

Question 65: Device used for measuring blood pressure:

(A) Thermometer

(B) Watch

(D) Sphygmomanometer ✅

Transfer Devices

Question 66: Safety device for resident transfer:

(A) Waist restraint

(B) Posey vest

(D) Geriatric chair

Daily Fluid Intake Guidelines

Question 67: Recommended daily intake fluid amount:

(A) 64 ounces ✅

(B) 48 ounces

(D) 36 ounces

Cyanosis Definition

Question 68: Medical term for blue or gray skin:

(A) Dermatitic

(B) Cyanotic ✅

(D) Necrotic

Midnight in Military Time

Question 69: Correct conversion of midnight (12:00 a.m.):

(A) 2400 hours ✅

(B) 1200 hours

(D) 0400 hours

OBRA Training Requirements

Question 70:

Required training hours by OBRA for nursing assistants:

(A) 75 ✅

(B) 120

(D) 50

Fluid Measurement Conversion

Question 71: Ounces equal to 90 milliliters:

(A) 3 ounces ✅

(B) 30 ounces

(D) 120 ounces

Regulatory Inspections

Question 72: Regular inspections for state and federal compliance:

(A) Surveys ✅

(B) Citations

(D) Licenses

Confidentiality and Advocacy Keeping Health Information Confidential

Question 73: Keeping health information confidential:

(A) Discussing privately outside facilities

(B) Bringing friends to meet residents

(D) Posting updates on social media

Ombudsman Duties

Question 74: Duties of an ombudsman:

(A) Advocates for staff in disputes

(B) Advocates for residents and settles disputes ✅

(D) Organizes activities for residents

OBRA Training Topics

Question 75: Required training topics by OBRA:

(A) Healthcare for NAs

(B) Promoting residents’ independence ✅

(D) NA work schedules

Promoting Residents’ Rights

Question 76: Behavior promoting residents’ rights:

(A) Keeping care plan changes confidential

(B) Treating residents poorly after complaints

(D) Borrowing money from residents

Neglect Definition

Question 77: Definition of neglect:

(A) Failing to provide needed care ✅

(B) Assault

(D) Abuse

Financial Abuse

Question 78: Definition of financial abuse:

(A) Substance abuse

(B) Taking advantage of another’s assets ✅

(D) Sexual abuse

Purpose of OBRA

Question 79: Reason OBRA was passed:

(A) Funding issues for long-term care

(B) Reports of poor care and abuse ✅

(D) Inaccurate work hour reporting

Touch and Communication

Question 80: True statement about touch in care:

(A) Everyone likes to be touched

(B) NAs don’t need to touch residents

(D) Minimal physical contact makes residents comfortable

Tuberculosis Awareness

Question 81: TB is considered:

(A) Bloodborne disease

(B) Sexually transmitted disease

(D) Eradicated

Diabetes Management

Question 82: True about diabetes management:

(A) Skipping meals conserves energy

(B) Diet instructions must be followed carefully ✅

(D) Monitor protein more than carbohydrates

Common Diabetes Type

Question 83: Most common form of diabetes:

(A) Type 1

(B) Type 2 ✅

(D) Gestational diabetes

HIV Transmission

Question 84: HIV can be transmitted through:

(A) Telephones

(B) Toilets

(D) Blood ✅

Cancer Treatments

Question 85: Common cancer treatment:

(A) Surgery ✅

(B) Meditation

(D) Herbal supplements

Baseline Vital Signs

Question 86: Definition of baseline vital signs:

(A) Initial values for comparison ✅

(B) Normal ranges for vitals

(D) Changes in vital signs

Communicating with Cancer Patients

Question 87: Best communication for a resident with cancer:

(A) Insisting on sharing feelings

(B) Giving medical advice when asked

(D) Listening if they wish to talk ✅

Restraining Practices

Question 88: Example of physically restraining a resident:

(A) Asking to stay in bed

(B) Instructing a roommate to press call button

(D) Keeping both side rails up ✅

Eating with AIDS

Question 89: Resident with mouth infection may need to eat:

(A) Spicy food

(B) Soft food ✅

(D) Hot food

Fluid Measurement Conversion

Question 90: Convert four ounces to milliliters:

(A) Multiply by 15 ✅

(B) Multiply by 20

(D) Multiply by 30

Military Time Standard Conversion

Question 91: Correct conversion of 1900 hours to standard time:

(A) 7:00 a.m.

(B) 10:00 a.m.

(D) 10:00 p.m.

Long-Term Care Settings

Question 92: Where long-term care is offered:

(A) Adult day services

(B) Hospitals

(D) Ambulatory surgical centers

Urinary Incontinence

Question 93: Statement about urinary incontinence:

(A) Occurs normally with age

(B) NAs should limit fluids for affected residents

(D) Nervous system diseases can cause it ✅

Phantom Sensation

Question 94: Phantom sensation is:

(A) Not real

(B) Feeling that the amputated part is there ✅

(D) The removal of a body part

Bed Sheet Changes

Question 95: When to change bed sheets:

(A) Daily

(B) Twice a week

(D) When soiled or damp ✅

Advanced Directives

Question 96: Example of an advance directive:

(A) Durable Power of Attorney for Health Care ✅

(B) Power of Attorney

(D) Last Will and Testament

Fluid Balance

Question 97: Term for taking in and eliminating equal fluid amounts:

(A) Dehydration

(B) Input

(D) Fluid restriction

Adaptive Devices

Question 98: Care team member assisting with adaptive device usage:

(A) Speech-language pathologist

(B) Occupational therapist ✅

(D) Registered dietitian

Fire Safety Protocols

Question 99: First action when encountering a fire:

(A) Put out the fire

(B) Leave through the closest exit

(D) Gather personal belongings

Nursing Assistant Responsibilities

Question 100: Nursing assistants are not allowed to:

(A) Change sterile dressings ✅

(B) Bathe residents

(D) Assist with elimination needs