CNA Practice Test 50 Questions with Verified Answers
Which of the following is the most appropriate schedule for residents who are incontinent to
... [Show More] receive perineal care?
A. In the morning and at bedtime
B. At the beginning and near the end of a shift
C. Whenever the resident is soiled with urine or stool
D. Every two hours when the nurse aide checks on the resident - CORRECT ANSWER C
To help prevent burns to residents during meals, the nurse aide should
A. place a clothing protector on the resident.
B. wait to serve the food until hot food is cold.
C. add ice to any hot liquids, such as coffee or soup.
D. let residents know which foods and beverages are hot. - CORRECT ANSWER D
A resident, who is usually alert and oriented, is having difficulty remembering where he is today. What should the nurse aide do first?
A. Increase the resident's fluids since dehydration causes confusion.
B. Consider that some memory loss is a normal part of aging.
C. Ask where the resident believes he is.
D. Report the change to the charge nurse. - CORRECT ANSWER D
The purpose of a gait or transfer belt is to
A. limit physical contact with ill residents who are transferred or walked.
B. protect the nurse aide's back when walking or transferring a resident.
C. help steady and support a resident when transferring or walking.
D. allow residents to transfer or walk independently. - CORRECT ANSWER C
Why is it important to check the feet of a resident with diabetes at least once a day?
A. To look for sores on the feet the resident may not feel
B. To check if vision problems have resulted in foot injuries
C. To trim the toenails so they do not become long or jagged
D. To make sure the resident does not get a foot fungus - CORRECT ANSWER A
While performing range of motion exercises, the nurse aide notices that the resident's elbow is stiff and will not bend. The nurse aide should
A. continue exercises but move onto another joint.
B. continue since stiff joints are a normal part of aging.
C. apply very gentle pressure to try to bend the elbow slightly.
D. suggest the resident see a physical therapist for the elbow. - CORRECT ANSWER A
A resident's hands shake when trying to drink liquids, causing the liquids to spill. What is the best response by the nurse aide?
A. Thicken the liquid so it will not spill.
B. Place a clothing protector on the resident.
C. Seat the resident with other residents who also spill.
D. Suggest that the resident might do well with a cup with a lid. - CORRECT ANSWER D
The heart is an important muscle for which body system?
A. Urinary
B. Musculoskeletal
C. Circulatory
D. Digestive - CORRECT ANSWER C
Which of the following statements is true about how people experience pain?
A. Pain is usually worse in the morning.
B. Residents with dementia do not feel pain.
C. A person's culture can affect response to pain.
D. Younger people handle pain better than older adults. - CORRECT ANSWER C
While watching the residents in the dining room, a nurse aide notices that a resident is eating very little lunch. It is most important that the nurse aide
A. check if the resident was snacking before the meal.
B. ask if the resident would like something else to eat.
C. remind the resident that dinner is several hours away.
D. check when the resident last had a bowel movement. - CORRECT ANSWER B
A nurse aide is walking a resident using a gait belt. The resident tells the nurse aide she feels dizzy. The nurse aide should
A. hold the gait belt tighter and ask the resident to rest for a minute.
B. suggest the resident lean on the nurse aide for more support.
C. guide the resident over to the handrail and ask to hold.
D. ease the resident to the floor if a chair is not available. - CORRECT ANSWER D
Which member of the health care team counsels residents and their families and arranges for needed services?
A. Dietitian
B. Social worker
C. Physical therapist
D. Activities director - CORRECT ANSWER B
A resident must have assistance to walk. When leaving the resident in the resident's room, what must the nurse aide do before leaving the room?
A. Turn on the resident's television.
B. Make sure the resident's bedpan is within reach.
C. Place the call light where the resident can reach it.
D. Say to the resident, "Remember that you need help to walk." - CORRECT ANSWER C
A resident falls from her chair when she has a seizure. Before the nurse arrives, the seizure is finished and the nurse aide observes the resident is breathing. What should the nurse aide do next?
A. Get the emergency cart
B. Turn the resident onto her side
C. Check if the resident is able to talk
D. Help the resident back into the chair - CORRECT ANSWER B
A resident who is wearing a hearing aid keeps asking the nurse aide to repeat information. Which of the following actions should the nurse aide dofirst?
A. Speak loudly and directly into the hearing aid.
B. Check that the hearing aid is in the correct ear.
C. Ask when the hearing aid battery was replaced.
D. Make sure the hearing aid is turned on. - CORRECT ANSWER D
The use of a physical restraint helps
A. control a resident's behavior.
B. protect the resident from injury.
C. make staff members' jobs easier.
D. decrease how often staff need to check the resident. - CORRECT ANSWER B
A resident with a feeding tube is scheduled for a shower. The resident's feeding tube is connected to a pump. Which of the following is the appropriate response by the nurse aide?
A. Disconnect the feeding tube temporarily to give the shower
B. Protect the pump with a plastic bag before bringing into the shower room.
C. Ask the charge nurse for assistance with the feeding pump.
D. Give the resident a bed bath since the resident has a feeding tube. - CORRECT ANSWER C
A resident reports having a very large bowel movement two days ago. What should the nurse aide do first?
A. Report this to the charge nurse.
B. Ask if this is a normal pattern for the resident's body.
C. Suggest the resident drink more water and increase foods with fiber.
D. Check if the resident is getting a medication to help with bowel movements. - CORRECT ANSWER B
While helping the resident to get dressed, the nurse aide observes that the resident's breathing is faster. The resident says she feels tired. What should be the nurse aide's first action?
A. Dress the resident quickly.
B. Check the resident's vital signs.
C. Stop the dressing to let the resident rest.
D. Go to find a nurse to check the residents - CORRECT ANSWER C
While receiving personal care in bed, a resident begins to have a seizure. The nurse aide should
A. hold the resident down to reduce injury.
B. keep the airway open and prepare to do CPR.
C. call the charge nurse and remain with the resident.
D. place a tongue blade between the resident's teeth. - CORRECT ANSWER C
A nurse aide enters a room to help the resident to the bathroom. A trash can in the room is on fire. What should the nurse aide do first?
A. Use the resident's pitcher of water to put out the fire.
B. Open the window to allow smoke to escape.
C. Remove the resident from the room.
D. Yell "Fire!" along with the location. - CORRECT ANSWER C
What is the main purpose of a restorative care program?
A. Ensure the resident can return home
B. Provide meaningful activities for the resident
C. Help the resident improve his/her level of functioning
D. Provide assistance with activities of daily living (ADLs) - CORRECT ANSWER C
A nurse aide who is new to the unit, observes two residents go into a room and close the door. The nurse aide suspects that the two residents are going to have sex. What should the nurse aide do?
A. Check on the residents every few minutes.
B. Report the residents' behavior to the charge nurse.
C. Ask the nurse if the residents should be medicated.
D. Tell the residents that sex is not allowed in the nursing home. - CORRECT ANSWER B
A resident with an indwelling catheter says, "I need to urinate." Which of the following is the best response by the nurse aide?
A. Check to see if the tubing is kinked and draining properly.
B. Report to the charge nurse that the resident is very confused.
C. Remind the resident this is impossible since a catheter is in place.
D. Tell the resident to try to urinate since the urine will collect in the bag. - CORRECT ANSWER A
It is most important for the nurse aide to check the temperature of the water before
A. assisting the resident with mouth care.
B. soaking the resident's feet for foot care.
C. giving the resident a bed bath.
D. washing hands. - CORRECT ANSWER C
The nurse aide is taking routine vital signs on a resident. The resident's temperature is 101.4º Fahrenheit. The most appropriate response by the nurse aide is to
A. place a cool, wet washcloth to the resident's forehead.
B. cover the resident with extra blankets.
C. record and report the change at the end of the shift.
D. report the temperature promptly. - CORRECT ANSWER D
Which of the following best describes how persons affected by Parkinson's disease typically walk?
A. They tend to walk quickly.
B. They tend to lean back when walking.
C. They walk normally but with some shakiness.
D. They shuffle their feet while taking small steps. - CORRECT ANSWER D
How should the nurse aide respond when a resident tries to talk about the recent death of another resident?
A. Explain that HIPAA laws forbid staff from discussing residents that died.
B. Suggest the resident talk to other residents feeling the same loss.
C. Try distracting the resident with a more cheerful subject.
D. Allow the resident to talk about the resident who died. - CORRECT ANSWER A
A resident has returned from the hospital after a hip replacement. The nurse aide should expect that the resident will be
A. dependent and need total care.
B. confined to bed for several weeks.
C. going to physical therapy to increase mobility.
D. receiving range of motion (ROM) exercises to hip. - CORRECT ANSWER C
When caring for a resident who is comatose, the nurse aide is expected to
A. provide mouth care once a day.
B. avoid changing the resident's position.
C. talk to the resident while providing care.
D. keep the resident's room dark and quiet. - CORRECT ANSWER C
The nurse aide can help the resident have regular bowel movements by
A. making sure the resident gets a lot of rest.
B. providing a routine time for the resident to toilet.
C. giving the resident cereal for breakfast every morning.
D. keeping a bedpan within reach while the resident is in bed. - CORRECT ANSWER B
A resident with dementia tries to get out of bed without help during the night. The care plan states the resident needs assistance to get out of bed. What should the nurse aide do first?
A. Orient the resident to person, place and time.
B. Review how to use the call light with the resident.
C. Tell the resident to never get out of bed without help.
D. Try to find out if there is something the resident needs. - CORRECT ANSWER D
The goal when removing gloves that are soiled is to
A. remove quickly since there is a risk of exposure to germs.
B. dispose of the gloves in a biohazard-safe trash can.
C. avoid contact with the outside of the gloves.
D. keep germs in the trash can area. - CORRECT ANSWER C
The normal appearance of urine is
A. clear.
B. cloudy.
C. dark yellow.
D. strong smelling. - CORRECT ANSWER A
The nurse aide receives resident assignments from the charge nurse at the beginning of the shift. When planning priorities it will be most important for the nurse aide to
A. decide break times with other nurse aides.
B. review assignments with others to check if residents are divided evenly.
C. check all assigned residents to see if anyone has immediate needs.
D. check what the activity department has scheduled for residents during the shift. - CORRECT ANSWER C
A resident is being showered while sitting in a showerchair. The resident says, ""I feel weak. I think I am going to faint." The nurse aide's immediate concerns are calling for help and
A. making sure the water temperature is proper.
B. getting the resident back to her room right away.
C. finishing the shower quickly by washing only soiled areas.
D. keeping the resident safe and comfortable. - CORRECT ANSWER D
What should a nurse aide do with a used disposable razor?
A. Throw the razor away in a trash can.
B. Place the razor in a sharps container immediately.
C. Clean, rinse, and dry the razor so it can be used again.
D. Wrap the razor in a paper towel until it can be thrown away. - CORRECT ANSWER B
Which statement is true about the effects of aging?
A. The aging process can be reversed with good health care.
B. Bladder incontinence is a normal part of aging.
C. Joints tend to be less flexible as a person ages.
D. Sensitivity to pain increases with age. - CORRECT ANSWER C
A resident is admitted to the nursing home for rehabilitation after a stroke. The plan is for the resident to stay only a short time, before returning home. Which of the following shows the best support of the resident's needs?
A. Provide total care for the resident.
B. Set high standards for the resident's achievements.
C. Help the resident focus on even small accomplishments.
D. Remind the resident that she will be happier when she is home. - CORRECT ANSWER C
To help prevent residents who are confused from accidentally leaving the nursing home, the nursing home may
A. block exit doors.
B. restrain residents.
C. place large stop signs on doors.
D. keep confused residents in their rooms. - CORRECT ANSWER C
A resident is scheduled for a morning shower but is refusing to take one. The best response by the nurse aide is to
A. explain that the shower is required to keep clean and healthy.
B. try to motivate the resident by collecting clothing and supplies.
C. ask if the resident has another preference for bathing today.
D. remind the resident, "You do have the right to refuse care." - CORRECT ANSWER C
A resident says she is 5 feet 6 inches tall. When the nurse aide measures the resident's height, the resident is 5 feet 4 inches. What should the nurse aide do?
A. Record the resident's height as 5 feet 4 inches.
B. Record the resident's height as 5 feet 6 inches.
C. Explain that older people shrink with aging.
D. Measure the resident again. - CORRECT ANSWER D
A nurse aide is giving a resident a bed bath. Which of the following should the nurse aide do during the bed bath?
A. Keep the bed in the lowest position throughout bathing.
B. Keep the resident's body covered during the bath.
C. Open the window for fresh air during the bath.
D. Add a lot of soap to the water in the basin. - CORRECT ANSWER B
A resident whose husband died a few years ago, says, "I have got to get dinner started. My husband will be home from work soon." What is the best way for the nurse aide to respond?
A. Offer to walk with the resident to the activity department's kitchen.
B. Remind the resident that the nursing home prepares her meals.
C. Ask the resident about her husband's favorite dinners.
D. Explain gently that the resident's husband is dead. - CORRECT ANSWER C
A resident is restrained. What observation should the nurse aide report to the nurse immediately?
A. The resident states, "I do not like this thing."
B. The resident's position needs to be adjusted.
C. The resident has suddenly become very agitated.
D. The restraint was removed according to the care plan schedule. - CORRECT ANSWER C
When a person is receiving end-of-life care, the resident's care plan is likely to include
A. ways to best provide for the comfort of the resident.
B. exercises to help improve the resident's strength.
C. frequent observation to help prevent confusion.
D. instructions for providing post-mortem care. - CORRECT ANSWER A
A resident usually responds verbally to the nurse aide's greetings, but this morning the resident seems to be having trouble waking up. The resident is not talking but is breathing and warm. The nurse aide's next action should be to
A. try to wake the resident again in a few more minutes.
B. speak louder to make sure the resident can hear.
C. wipe the resident's face with a cool washcloth.
D. call for the charge nurse immediately. - CORRECT ANSWER D
When a resident wears a restraint, the nurse aide must make sure the
A. resident is wearing an incontinent brief.
B. resident is checked once every two hours.
C. restraint is applied following the manufacturer's instructions.
D. restraint is applied tightly and placed under the resident's clothing. - CORRECT ANSWER C
While feeding a resident, the nurse aide notices that the resident is coughing a lot after each drink of fluid. What is the appropriate response by the nurse aide?
A. Allow the resident more time to swallow.
B. Use a straw when giving the resident fluids.
C. Add a thickening product to the resident's fluids.
D. Stop feeding and ask a nurse to check the resident. - CORRECT ANSWER D
A nurse aide is assisting a resident at mealtime. The resident grabs his throat and cannot speak. What should the nurse aide do first?
A. Try to get the resident to take a few sips of water through a straw.
B. Reach around from behind the resident to provide abdominal thrusts.
C. Pat the resident's back and then reach in his mouth to remove the blockage.
D. Ask the resident to take a deep breath and cough. - CORRECT ANSWER B [Show Less]