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A comprehensive set of practice exam questions for aspiring certified nursing assistants (cnas). It covers a wide range of topics essential for cna certification, including patient care, safety, communication, and legal and ethical considerations. The questions are designed to test knowledge and understanding of key concepts and procedures, helping candidates prepare for their certification exam.
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5.Which of the following abbreviations means "nothing by mouth" ANSNPO 6.Exercises that put each joint through its full arc of motion are called ANSrange of motion 7.What is the medical term for high blood pressure ANShypertension
17.Aftr an amputation, a resident may experience phantom sensation. Phan- tom sensation is ANSpain or sensation caused by remaining nerve endings 18.How should a fracture pan be positioned ANSwith the handle toward the foot of the bed 19.What does palliative care involve ANSpain relief and comfort 20.Nursing assistants do not usually perform procedures that require ANSsterile technique
21.Insulin reaction can be caused by ANStoo little food 22.Which of the following is a requirement of OBRA ANSnursing assistants must have at least 75 hours of training 23.What is a good way for a nursing assistant to care for a mentally ill resident ANSsupport the resident and his or her family and friends 24.When should sheets be changed ANSwhenever they are soiled, wrinkled, or damp 25.What does the chain of command do ANSdescribes the line of authority 26.What is a good way for a nursing assistant to respond to inappropriate sexual behavior ANStake the resident to a private area 27.What should a nursing assistant do if she suspects a resident is being abused ANSshe should report it to the nurse immediately and let him/her handle it from there 28.What is one good way a nursing assistant can assist residents with normal changes of aging related to the urinary system ANSoffer frequent trips to the bathroom 29.Which of the following is true of Transmission-Based Precautions ANSthey are practiced in addition to Standard Precautions
38.What is something a nursing assistant needs to observe and report regarding the musculoskeletal system ANSwhite, shiny, red, or warm areas over a joint 39.What is one way a nursing assistant can promote a resident's indepen- dence ANSallowing a resident to do a task by himself no matter how long it takes hime 40.To treat a minor burn, a nursing assistant should ANSuse cool, clean water 41.For a nursing assitant, confidentiality means ANSkeeping private things private 42.When leaving a resident's room, a nursing assistant should ANSrestock sup- plies and leave the call light within reach
43. What should a nursing assistant do each time a patient is repositioned?- ANSshould check residents'skin each time they are repositioned 44.Which is the most essential nutrient for life ANSwater 45. Which sense is usually last to leave the body when a person is dying ANS- hearing 46.What is a function of the nervous system
ANSsenses and interprets informa- tion from outside the body 47.During a seizure an NA should ANSkeep the resident safe 48.The ability to think logically and quickly is called ANScognition
49. How can a nursing assistant help residents with their spirtual needs ANS- learn about resident's beliefs and listen carefully 50.If a resident with Alzheimer's disease has problems with dressing, the nursing assistant should ANSlay out clothes in the order they should be put on 51.What is a type of advance directive ANSDurable Power of Attorney for Health Care 52.Which type of urine speciment does not include the first and last urine in the sample ANSclean catch
57. Which temperature site is generally considered to be the most accurate?- ANSrectal 58.What may influence a food preference ANSreligion 59.A is the permanent and painful stiffening of a joint and muscle. ANScontracture 60.Diabetes can lead to what complications ANSimpaired wound healing 61.Where should the call light be placed when a nursing assistant leaves a resident's room ANSwithin the resident's reach 62.Why should a nursing assistant be concerned if he notices that areas of a resident's skin have become pale, white, or a reddened color ANSit could be the beginning of a pressure sore 63.What can an overbed table be used for ANSplacement of meals 64.Pressure sores can lead to ANSlife-threatening infections 65.If a resident starts to fall, the best thing an NA can do is to ANSwiden her stance and bring the resident's body close to her
66.Ten ounces is equal to milliliters (mL) ANS 300 67.An attitude that is helpful in hospice work is ANSrespect privacy and indepen- dence 68.If a resident with Alzheimer's disease shows violent behavior, the nursing assistant should ANSremove triggers 69.In which of the following procedures must a nursing assistant always wear gloves ANSshaving 70.What thermometer is used to take a temperature from the ear ANStympanic thermometer 71.HIV can be transmitted ANSto a fetus by an infected mother 72.When assisting a resident with a standard bedpan, where should the wider end of the bedpan be placed ANSin alignment with the resident's buttocks 73.The artificial opening in the abdomen of a resident with an ostomy is called a ANSstoma 74.Which is true about nursing assistants and catheters ANSNAs observe and report regarding catheters 75.Which of the following statements is true of pain
76.What is a guideline for good skin care ANScheck the resident's skin daily and report changes 77.When a resident has left-sided weakness, which sleeve should be put on first ANSleft sleeve 78.With whom may a nursing assistant share a resident's medical informa- tion ANSother staff members involved in the resident's care 79.How many rubber-tipped feet does a quad can have ANSfour 80.If a nursing assistant sees a letter for the resident at the front desk, she should ANStake the opened letter to the resident's room 81.Where should the nursing assistant stand when helping a resident who is recovering from a stroke to walk ANSon the resident's weaker side 82.When communicating with a resident who is visually-impaired, the nurs- ing assistant should ANStell the resident what the nursing assistant is doing while careing for him 83.A nursing assistant should wear gloves when ANSgiving perineal care to a resident 84.In order to communicate with a resident who is hearing-impaired,
the nursing assistant should ANSface the resident directly when speaking 85.Before helping a resident eat, how should the nursing assistant position the resident ANSsitting as upright as possible 86.When speaking with residents, nursing assistants should ANSuse simple, non-medical terms 87.To prevent falls, a nursing assistant should ANSkeep walkways free of clutter 88.Which position is a resident in if he is lying on his stomach ANSprone position 89.When assisting a patient with dentures, a nursing assistant should ANSclean dentures should be returned to the resident or stored in a denture cup that is labeled 90.When providing perineal care for a female resident, the nursing assistant should ANSwipe from front to back 91.When observing catheters, a nursing assistant should be sure that ANSthe drainage bag is kept lower than the hips or bladder 92.Which member of the care team diagnoses disease and prescribes treat- ment ANSphysician (MD)
