CNA Practice Test for Basic Nursing Skills (70 Questions)

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Open Ended

30 sec

1 pt

which medical term is often used for "burping, belching and passing gas"?

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flatus

Fill in the Blank

30 sec

1 pt

making a bed, whether occupied or unoccupied, should end with_____.

Open Ended

30 sec

1 pt

which of these is least likely to contribute to skin tears?

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length of hair

Open Ended

30 sec

1 pt

which of these treatment would be best to decrease swelling?

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cold compression

Open Ended

30 sec

1 pt

which of these is the least likely to signal impending death?

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increase in appetite

Open Ended

30 sec

1 pt

which medical position can be described as, " the patient's head is elevated with legs either bent

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fowlers position

Open Ended

30 sec

1 pt

which of these examples demonstrates using proper body mechanics when helping to lift a resident in bed?

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bending at the waist, knees partially flexed ,using leg muscles to lift.

Open Ended

30 sec

1 pt

the best use of alcohol- based sanitizer is____.

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when hands are no visibly soiled

Open Ended

30 sec

1 pt

which of these is incorrect in reference to wearing gloves?

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always wear latex gloves because they are the most impermeable option.

10.

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30 sec

1 pt

if you are walking with a resident and they fall, which of these is not an action you should take?

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help the resident off the floor and in to the nearest chair

11.

Open Ended

30 sec

1 pt

if you smell smoke and discover a resident smoking in his room, it is best to ____.

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have him stop and remind him of the facility policies because of the hazards it creates to ever resident

12.

Open Ended

30 sec

1 pt

A resident is supposed to have 240 milliliters of juice every 2 hours. Which one of these choices would be the most convenient to meet this requirement?

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8 oz. can of juice

13.

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30 sec

1 pt

all of these might be used dealing with contractures except_____.

14.

Open Ended

30 sec

1 pt

hypertension is a medical term for____.

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high blood pressure

15.

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30 sec

1 pt

to minimize the spread of bacteria, further infection, and contamination, which procedure should be used for washing the perineum of a resident with a catheter?

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was from the meatus out

16.

Open Ended

30 sec

1 pt

which of these should not be part of the process for cleaning a resident dentures?

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placing clean dentures on top of a tissue on the resident table.

17.

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30 sec

1 pt

A resident in your care has called you for help. he claim they can't find his dentures. As a nursing assistant, I is your responsibility to____.

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notify the supervising nurse

18.

Open Ended

30 sec

1 pt

applying friction in the handwashing process is very important. according to CDC recommendations, the scrubbing portion of hand washing should take____.

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20 seconds

19.

Fill in the Blank

30 sec

1 pt

all of these precautions should be followed when using a transefer- gait belt, except_____.

20.

Open Ended

30 sec

1 pt

which of these is considered an accurate method for counting respiration rate?

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the nursing assistant looks at the residents abdomen and a watch at the same time.

21.

Fill in the Blank

30 sec

1 pt

the medical term tetraplegia- meaning paralysis of all four extremities- is often used interchangeably with the term_____.

22.

Open Ended

30 sec

1 pt

which of these is not true when taking a blood pressure reading?

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the optimum position for the resident is lying down with his or her feet elevated

23.

Open Ended

30 sec

1 pt

a resident has the following symptoms: dizziness, feeling fait, blood pressure below 90/60 and cold, sweaty skin. the resident is most likely suffering from____.

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hypotension

24.

Open Ended

30 sec

1 pt

the normal pulse rate for an adult is 60-100 beats per minute. the normal pulse rate for children is ____.

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70-120 beats per minute

25.

Fill in the Blank

30 sec

1 pt

alcohol based hand cleanser is appropriate for all of these situations except______.

26.

Open Ended

30 sec

1 pt

which of these is not true about the proper procudere for taking a tympanic membrane temperature with an electric thermometer?

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be sure the ear is free of cerumen (earwax) before inserting the unit.

27.

Open Ended

30 sec

1 pt

If you are helping a resident put on a clean night shirt and it falls to the ground before you get started, it is best to:

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put the shirt in the hamper for cleaning and get another clean garment

28.

Open Ended

30 sec

1 pt

colvusions are associated with___.

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a seizure

29.

Open Ended

30 sec

1 pt

when muscle tissues shorten and then a joint becomes hard to move it is called ____.

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a contracture

30.

Open Ended

30 sec

1 pt

which of these tasks related to intravenous therapy is in the scope of responsibilities for a nursing assistant?

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watch the drip and report any problems

31.

Fill in the Blank

30 sec

1 pt

to obtain the most accurate patient weight, the nursing assistant should weigh the patient_____.

32.

Open Ended

30 sec

1 pt

a nursing assistant is instructed to take the oral temperature of a patine who just had a cold drink. the patient's temperature should be taken____.

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15 minutes after the drink was finished

33.

Open Ended

30 sec

1 pt

a nursing assistant is caring for a patient with MRSA and is wearing a gown and gloves whenever she provides the patient care. when she needs to go care for another patient she should dispose of her gown and gloves___.

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in the current patient's room

34.

Open Ended

30 sec

1 pt

another term for decubitus ulcer is

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pressure sore

35.

Open Ended

30 sec

1 pt

why is taking a resident's oral temperature the most commond means of obtaining a reading?

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it offers the most ease of access and least inconvenience to the resident

36.

Open Ended

30 sec

1 pt

when transferring a resident from a wheelchair to stationary chair, the nursing assistant should stand____.

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in front of the wheelchair

37.

Open Ended

30 sec

1 pt

which of these could be considered neglectful when assisting resident with showering?

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leaving the resident alone so they are motivated to care for themselves.

38.

Open Ended

30 sec

1 pt

a resident in your care is suffering chest pains. which of these is not a direction to follow?

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Answer explanation

have the resident take small sips of water and place them in a downright positions

39.

Open Ended

30 sec

1 pt

all of these are ways to prevent pressure sores except

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Answer explanation

providing extra blankets

40.

Open Ended

30 sec

1 pt

which of these describes stage 4 of a decubitus ulcer

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open area with damage reaching to the bone, joint, or tendons

41.

Open Ended

30 sec

1 pt

a resident is ill with the following symptoms: fever, swelling, redness, and chills. the resident most likely has ____.

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an infection

42.

Open Ended

30 sec

1 pt

which of these would most liely be used to protect a resident from inflicting immediate harm to themselves in a care facility setting?

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restraints

43.

Open Ended

30 sec

1 pt

which of these applies to proper hand washing procedures?

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use a paper towel to turn off the faucet

44.

Open Ended

30 sec

1 pt

why is an axillary reading generally lower than the other forms of taking a temperature ?

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it is not inside the body.

45.

Open Ended

30 sec

1 pt

which of these is the correct step in taking a radial pulse?

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Answer explanation

press lightly against the radial bone with your fingers

46.

Open Ended

30 sec

1 pt

which statement is false with regard to taking a rectal temperature?

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Answer explanation

mercury thermometers are preferred for accuracy

47.

Open Ended

30 sec

1 pt

a pulse can be taken in all of these areas except____.

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the back of the head

48.

Open Ended

30 sec

1 pt

which statement is incorrect regarding the Heimlich maneuver?

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if the resident is coughing violently ,proceed with the Heimlich maneuver immediately

49.

Open Ended

30 sec

1 pt

a nursing assistant may help in alleviating the use of restraints on a resident using all of these suggestions except___.

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Answer explanation

bringing out a restraint so the resident is reminded they will be used if the behavior

50.

Fill in the Blank

30 sec

1 pt

transmission based precautions are _____.

51.

Open Ended

30 sec

1 pt

which of these is not true about condom catheters

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Answer explanation

they are internal catheters and not as effective as external catheters.

52.

Fill in the Blank

30 sec

1 pt

after assisting a resident onto a bedpan, it will help to make the patient more comfortable if you_____.

53.

Open Ended

30 sec

1 pt

a resident has the following symptoms: expelled brown fluid from the rectum, excessive amounts of flatus, and light abdominal cramping. which of these is most likely the cause of these symptoms?

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Answer explanation

an enema

54.

Open Ended

30 sec

1 pt

which of these is not a signal for notifying the charge nurse regarding a resident's ostomy bag?

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Answer explanation

a temperature of 98.8

55.

Open Ended

30 sec

1 pt

the medical term for a device with two soft plastic prongs that attach to a plastic tube delivering oxygen is ____.

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a nasal cannula

56.

Open Ended

30 sec

1 pt

a resident with venous stasis has developed pressure sores under elastic stockings. what is the most likely cause?

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these are wrinkles in the elastic stockings

57.

Fill in the Blank

30 sec

1 pt

to avoid pulling the catheter when turning a patient, the catheter tube should be taped to the patient's_____.

58.

Open Ended

30 sec

1 pt

which is the standard for measuring urinary output?

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Answer explanation

millimeter

59.

Open Ended

30 sec

1 pt

which is the best advice if you are uncertain you are able to move an obese patient on your own when it is time for their scheduled re-posting?

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Answer explanation

ask another nursing aide to help

60.

Open Ended

30 sec

1 pt

which of these best describes the purpose of padded side rails?

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to protect a restraint from injury

61.

Open Ended

30 sec

1 pt

a cna is recording the 24 hour urine output of a patien with kidneys issues. what 24 hour urine value would warrant a report to the nurse?

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Answer explanation

600 cc

62.

Open Ended

30 sec

1 pt

a resident drinks 8 ounces of milk during lunch but the standard measurement of documentation in the facility centimeters(cc). what value would the nursing assistant record?

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240 cc approximately 30 cc in every ounce

63.

Open Ended

30 sec

1 pt

you are caring for a patient with a strict dysphagia diet. which item on the patient's tray would you question?

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peanut butter

64.

Open Ended

30 sec

1 pt

There is a sign that says "NPO" on your patient's door. You know this means:

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the patient can not have anything by mouth

65.

Open Ended

30 sec

1 pt

your patient has a low pulse, seems slightly confused, and has sweet, fruity-smelling breath. you suspect____.

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hyperglycemia

66.

Open Ended

30 sec

1 pt

which of these would be inappropriate when caring for a diabetic patient

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offering the patient a thermal foot soak once a day to relax

67.

Fill in the Blank

30 sec

1 pt

a fractured hip is _____.

68.

Fill in the Blank

30 sec

1 pt

as a CNA you become an advocate for the resident(s) that you care for. this means that you_____.

69.

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30 sec

1 pt

you should be careful when changing _____, as this is commond site for unintentionally discarded needles.

70.

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30 sec

1 pt

when having a conversation with a dysphasic patient( someone who has trouble speaking), it is important not to ______.

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