CNA Practice Test 2 (Headmaster-Minnesota) 70 Questions with Verified Answers
To avoid injury, you should:
a. avoid reaching
b. use proper body
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c. let resident know what you are going to do
d. all of the above - CORRECT ANSWER d. all of the above
Be sure you know the facility's emergency procedures by:
a. understanding fire and evacuation procedures
b. knowing the location of all exits
c. knowing where the fire extinguisher and alarms are
d. all of the above - CORRECT ANSWER d. all of the above
When you are communicating 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 - CORRECT ANSWER c. face the resident and make eye contact
You can help stop the spread of infection in a facility by:
a. following infection control guidelines
b. recognizing that infection control is everyone's responsibility
c. understanding what causes infections and how they are spread
d. all of the above - CORRECT ANSWER d. all of the above
Wear gloves whenever:
a. your hands are dirty
b. your hands are cold
c. you may be exposed to a cold
d. you are in contact with body fluids - CORRECT ANSWER d. you are in contact with body fluids
Many back injuries that are common to nursing assistants can be prevented by:
a. wearing a back brace
b. proper body mechanics
c. bending from the waist
d. keeping the knees locked - CORRECT ANSWER b. proper body mechanics
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 ticklish - CORRECT ANSWER b. you could dislocate her shoulders
Your personal hygiene and grooming are considered:
a. not too important
b. very important
c. difficult to maintain
d. not important to residents - CORRECT ANSWER b. very important
When doing perineal care, you should clean:
a. from front to back
b. from back to front
c. back and forth several times
d. whichever way is easiest - CORRECT ANSWER a. from front to back
Before transferring a resident from her bed to a wheelchair you should:
a. position the wheelchair away from the bed
b. lower the foot rests
c. lock the wheelchair brakes
d. be sure she has a restraint in place - CORRECT ANSWER c. lock the wheelchair brakes
When working with a dying resident, nursing assistants should:
a. talk with the resident about the dying process
b. be there to listen and comfort the resident
c. say "I understand how you feel"
d. leave the dying resident alone - CORRECT ANSWER b. be there to listen and comfort the resident
The basic nutrients include all except:
a. fats
b. carbohydrates
c. chemicals
d. proteins - CORRECT ANSWER c. chemicals
The first thing you should do if a person has a seizure is:
a. leave the room to find help
b. hold the person's hand
c. restrain the person
d. protect the person from injury - CORRECT ANSWER d. protect the person from injury
All the following are kinds of blood vessels except:
a. calculi
b. arteries
c. veins
d. capillaries - CORRECT ANSWER a. calculi
If you feel something is wrong with one of the residents, you should:
a. call the family
b. tell your charge nurse
c. see if a co-worker noticed it
d. do nothing until you know what the problem is - CORRECT ANSWER b. tell your charge nurse
Mrs. Jackson is an insulin dependent diabetic. She has not eaten any of her breakfast. As a nursing assistant you should:
a. ignore it - it is OK if she was not hungry
b. force her to eat
c. report the information
d. throw the food away - CORRECT ANSWER c. report the information
Constipation is mostly likely caused by:
a. too much activity
b. high fiber diet
c. excessive fluid intake
d. medications - CORRECT ANSWER d. medications
When caring for an insulin dependent diabetic, you would report all of the listed signs and symptoms EXCEPT:
a. euphoria
b. dizziness
c. sweating
d. drowsiness - CORRECT ANSWER a. euphoria
Sense organs carry messages about all of the following EXCEPT:
a. incontinence
b. taste
c. pain
d. smell - CORRECT ANSWER a. incontinence
To be an effective care giver for residents with memory loss, you should include all EXCEPT:
a. give them many choices at once, so they will at least remember one of the choices
b. answer all questions about time, place, and recent events no matter how many times the resident has asked you
c. give simple, one step instructions
d. be calm, understanding, and always treat them with respect - CORRECT ANSWER a. give them many choices at once, so they will at least remember one of the choices
Which of the following is NOT a feeling that family members have about someone suffering from dementia:
a. hope
b. anger
c. frustration
d. despair - CORRECT ANSWER a. hope
When caring for a resident with a tracheostomy, which of the following should you report immediately:
a. resident needs suctioning
b. resident is having breathing difficulties
c. the trachea tube came out
d. all of the above - CORRECT ANSWER d. all of the above
The most important information you should list on your resume is:
a. your religion preference
b. the number of children you have
c. your educational background
d. your political party affiliation - CORRECT ANSWER c. your educational background
The person that spends more time with the resident than any other member of the healthcare team is the:
a. doctor
b. nursing assistant
c. licensed staff
d. floor administrator - CORRECT ANSWER b. nursing assistant
The state survey team enters your building for a survey. You should:
a. ignore them
b. do your job as you were taught
c. stay in the utility room
d. complain to them about any problems you are having with your job - CORRECT ANSWER b. do your job as you were taught
The most critical characteristic needed to be a good nursing assistant is:
a. to have a negative attitude
b. to have a positive attitude
c. to be lethargic
d. to feel comfortable eating with the residents - CORRECT ANSWER b. to have a positive attitude
As a nursing assistant, you can comfort a lonely resident by:
a. showing them that you care
b. leaving them alone most of the time
c. avoiding eye contact when you can
d. bringing them small inexpensive gifts - CORRECT ANSWER a. showing them that you care
When getting Mrs. Thompson up, you ask her which outfit she would like to wear. You are following her right to:
a. privacy
b. choose
c. freedom from abuse
d. confidentiality - CORRECT ANSWER b. choose
When collecting a stool specimen, the sample should be transferred from the bedpan to the specimen container using:
a. forceps
b. a tongue depressor
c. a specimen lid
d. a specimen spoon - CORRECT ANSWER b. a tongue depressor
When caring for residents with dementia, it is important to remember that:
a. they have the same needs as everyone else
b. you can ignore them because they aren't aware
c. they really don't need much love because they can't respond to it
d. you don't need to explain things because they can't understand instructions - CORRECT ANSWER a. they have the same needs as everyone else
Some reasons a person may wander and pace include all BUT:
a. they are looking for loved ones or security
b. this is how they handle stress
c. they want to cause more work for the staff
d. they are looking for their home - CORRECT ANSWER c. they want to cause more work for the staff
According to the Resident Bill of Rights, all of the following are true EXCEPT:
a. having the right to manage their own affairs
b. having the right to choose an attending physician
c. having the right to file a grievance with the proper authorities
d. having the right not to pay their bill - CORRECT ANSWER d. having the right not to pay their bill
The nursing assistant should wear a gown for PPE when:
a. entering or leaving a resident's room
b. touching or handling surfaces close to the resident
c. suspects that the resident has an infection or open wound
d. coming into contact with blood or body fluids is likely - CORRECT ANSWER d. coming into contact with blood or body fluids is likely
When transporting waste items that are contaminated by blood, body fluids, secretions, or excretion, the items should be transported in a bag labeled with:
a. a resident's name
b. a red sticker
c. the word "waste"
d. a biohazard symbol - CORRECT ANSWER d. a biohazard symbol
Being able to care for oneself is called:
a. orientation
b. independence
c. positioning
d. holistic care - CORRECT ANSWER b. independence
When washing your hands, you should:
a. wash hands for 20 seconds and turn the sink off with clean hands
b. wash hands for 15 seconds and turn sink off with clean, dry paper towel
c. wash hands for at least 15 seconds and turn sink off with clean hands
d. wash hands for at least 20 seconds and turn sink off with clean, dry paper towel - CORRECT ANSWER d. wash hands for at least 20 seconds and turn sink off with clean, dry paper towel
You should wipe the ear pieces and diaphragm of the stethoscope before and:
a. during your shift
b. during use with each resident
c. after use with each resident
d. after your shift - CORRECT ANSWER c. after use with each resident
During your resident's shower, you noticed that one of your gloves has become torn and you have been exposed to bodily fluids. Your best steps are:
a. remove gloves, dispose of gloves, perform hand hygiene, replace gloves, continue with shower
b. remove gloves, replace gloves, continue with shower
c. call for help, remove gloves, perform hand hygiene, replace gloves, continue with shower
d. call for help, perform hand hygiene, replace gloves, continue with shower - CORRECT ANSWER c. call for help, remove gloves, perform hand hygiene, replace gloves, continue with shower
Julia plans to reposition Mrs. Smith in bed without changing the alignment of her head, back and legs. Julia realizes this procedure is known as:
a. pivoting
b. logrolling
c. turning away from
d. trochanter roll - CORRECT ANSWER b. logrolling
While performing post-mortem care on Mr. Smith, he produced a sound from his mouth while being repositioned. The nurse aide realizes this is:
a. normal, he was resuscitated successfully, regaining his life
b. normal, moving Mr. Smith's body can expel air resulting in the production of sound
c. not normal, deceased persons should never be able to make noise
d. not normal, this only occurs in extreme circumstances and should be reported immediately - CORRECT ANSWER b. normal, moving Mr. Smith's body can expel air resulting in the production of sound
An elevated temperature may be a sign of:
a. cancer
b. diabetes
c. choking
d. an infection - CORRECT ANSWER d. an infection
To reduce swelling in an injured ankle, the CNA might be asked to:
a. apply a warm compress
b. hold pressure on the area
c. apply a tourniquet
d. apply a cold compress - CORRECT ANSWER d. apply a cold compress
When using the tympanic thermometer for obtaining a temperature, the nursing assistant should pull the ear lobe _______________________ prior to inserting probe into ear canal.
a. down and back
b. down and forward
c. up and forward
d. up and back - CORRECT ANSWER d. up and back
The resident should be in the _____________________________ position while receiving tube feedings.
a. left side-lying
b. supine
c. semi-fowlers
d. lateral - CORRECT ANSWER c. semi-fowlers
Personal protective equipment worn when body fluids might spatter onto clothing would include:
a. mask
b. gown
c. hairnet
d. shoe covers - CORRECT ANSWER b. gown
You are walking down the hall and you noticed a spill of body fluids on the floor. Your immediate actions are:
a. don gloves, follow facility policy on cleaning up spills, dispose in designated container and disinfect the spill area
b. guard the area, call housekeeping, follow facility policy on cleaning up spills and disinfect the spill area
c. don gloves, call housekeeping, disinfect the spill area and wash hands
d. guard area, don gloves, disinfect the spill area and dispose in designated co - CORRECT ANSWER a. don gloves, follow facility policy on cleaning up spills, dispose in designated container and disinfect the spill area
A mask would always be used for:
a. contact precautions
b. nosocomial precautions
c. droplet precautions
d. ventilation precautions - CORRECT ANSWER c. droplet precautions
A nurse aide was accused of using a resident's credit card to purchase groceries for herself. This would be reported immediately as:
a. sexual abuse
b. emotional or mental abuse
c. physical abuse
d. financial exploitation or misappropriation - CORRECT ANSWER d. financial exploitation or misappropriation
A task that offers an opportunity to ensure a resident's dignity is providing:
a. water or beverage
b. good grooming
c. conversation
d. repositioning - CORRECT ANSWER b. good grooming
Bed Rails:
a. are not considered a medical device
b. are always used for residents at risk for falling out of bed
c. place a resident at risk for strangulation
d. are used for staff convenience - CORRECT ANSWER c. place a resident at risk for strangulation
The ombudsman:
a. enforces the regulations for all the care provided in the nursing home
b. approves the payment source for care for the resident
c. transfers residents from one nursing home to another
d. is a person required by law to investigate complaints by residents - CORRECT ANSWER d. is a person required by law to investigate complaints by residents
Signs and symptoms of depression in older adults include:
a. increase in endurance and activity level
b. participation in more social activities and family events
c. feelings of hopelessness and thoughts of death
d. increase in sexual interest and participation - CORRECT ANSWER c. feelings of hopelessness and thoughts of death
A resident was diagnosed with an ischemic stroke. You notice she has trouble swallowing her food and is coughing and choking while she is attempting to eat. The nursing assistant recognizes this may be:
a. dysarthria
b. dysrhythmia
c. dyspnea
d. dysphagia - CORRECT ANSWER d. dysphagia
Providing quality care and ensuring quality of life begins with:
a. a good pre-admission screening by the interdisciplinary team
b. the resident's first contact with staff and environment
c. sticking to the resident welcome handbook and contract
d. the resident's expectations for perfection - CORRECT ANSWER b. the resident's first contact with staff and environment
Mr. Thomas is on restricted fluids. He can have 1200 ml per day. For breakfast she drank 120 ml of coffee, 90 ml of juice, he had an 8 oz glass of water at around 10 am. For lunch he consumed and 8 oz glass of apple juice and another cup of 120 ml coffee. The amount of fluid he has left to consume for the day is:
a. 346
b. 390
c. 810
d. 854 - CORRECT ANSWER b. 390
Mr. Jones needs his blood pressure taken 1 1/2 hours after his medication. The nurse gave the medication at 930 am. You would take his blood pressure at:
a. 1000 am
b. 1030 am
c. 1100 am
d. 1130 am - CORRECT ANSWER c. 1100 am
Back massages:
a. should be performed on every resident as part of routine care
b. can be performed even if its not on the care plan and no consent is required by the resident
c. should be performed while the resident is in prone position and under the direction of the nurse/care plan
d. require lotion - CORRECT ANSWER c. should be performed while the resident is in prone position and under the direction of the nurse/care plan
If the confused resident is resisting care, your best approach is to:
a. provide a detailed explanation about why you need to provide care
b. point out why the resident should allow you to continue
c. avoid pushing the resident to allow the care
d. contact the family to talk to the resident - CORRECT ANSWER c. avoid pushing the resident to allow the care
During respirations, inhalation refers to:
a. breathing air into lungs
b. breathing air out of the lungs
c. carbon dioxide leaving the lungs
d. chest falls - CORRECT ANSWER a. breathing air into lungs
Strategies to prevent pressure injury for a immobile resident include:
a. keeping head up at least 30 degrees and adding linen underneath the resident
b. re-positioning every 1 to 2 hours to prevent friction/shearing
c. massage bony prominence and lightly apply powder on the sheets
d. using wedges for repositioning and remind resident to call when ready to be moved - CORRECT ANSWER b. re-positioning every 1 to 2 hours to prevent friction/shearing
During active range-of-motion (AROM) the resident moves:
a. no limbs with or without assistance
b. one limb with limited assistance
c. all limbs freely, with no assistance
d. limbs with assistance - CORRECT ANSWER c. all limbs freely, with no assistance
When feeding a visually impaired resident you should:
a. explain the position of their food items using an imaginary clock
b. provide the resident with one food item at a time
c. assist with feeding the resident only in their room
d. ask the family to come in and assist the resident with feeding - CORRECT ANSWER a. explain the position of their food items using an imaginary clock
The care plan is a document that:
a. the nurse uses to chart care that was given to the resident
b. the CNA uses to chart the resident's vital signs
c. lists approaches the team will use to care for the resident
d. is used to chart accident incidences - CORRECT ANSWER c. lists approaches the team will use to care for the resident
The most serious complication of restraints is:
a. depression
b. anger
c. agitation
d. strangulation - CORRECT ANSWER d. strangulation
When experiencing a conflict with your coworker, you should:
a. immediately address it with the coworker so it does not fester
b. discuss it with your supervisor in a private location to request advice
c. ask the resident to make a decision that will resolve the conflict
d. report your coworker to the board of nursing - CORRECT ANSWER b. discuss it with your supervisor in a private location to request advice
Demonstrating good listening skills involves:
a. repeating what you heard the resident say when she has finished speaking
b. asking the resident questions whenever they pause in conversation
c. standing in an attentive manner as close as possible to the resident
d. setting your 'internal' timer and ending the conversation when the timer goes off - CORRECT ANSWER a. repeating what you heard the resident say when she has finished speaking
Physical changes in aging that affect the nervous system include:
a. increased sensitivity of nerve receptors in the skin (heat, cold, pain, pressure)
b. decreased blood flow to the brain, which may result in mental confusion and memory loss
c. an increase in more relaxed sleep patterns resulting in better sleep throughout the night
d. improved balance and coordination with a significant decline in falls - CORRECT ANSWER b. decreased blood flow to the brain, which may result in mental confusion and memory loss
Restorative care can be defined as:
a. improving verbal communication skills
b. maintaining the highest level of function
c. preserving well being and self awareness
d. maintaining safety including fall prevention - CORRECT ANSWER b. maintaining the highest level of function
Changes in the integumentary system as a person ages may include:
a. dry skin, wrinkling, graying hair
b. stiff joints, brittle bones, loss of strength
c. constipation, poor absorption of nutrients
d. frequent urination, dehydration - CORRECT ANSWER a. dry skin, wrinkling, graying hair
The goal of restorative nursing is to:
a. prepare the resident's to transition to another facility
b. prevent further disability
c. rehab the resident enough to return home
d. postpone the resident's progress - CORRECT ANSWER b. prevent further disability [Show Less]