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CNA Practice Exam 2023 (Test -4) Questions Answers
| Name of the Test | CNA Practice Test 2023 |
| CNA Stands for | Certified Nursing Assistant |
| Administered by | Prometric, HDMaster, Pearson Vue |
| Test Type | Sample Test 4 |
| Total Questions | 50 (fifty) |
| Answers and Explanation | Available |
| Printable and Editable PDF | Available |
| Topics | Random |
| Test Part: | Oral portion / Written (Knowledge) Test. |
51. Decubitus ulcers may develop in patients who are
- a. incontinent
- b. paralyzed
- c. poorly nourished
- d. all of the above
52. The proper procedure for washing the female resident’s perineal area is to
- a. clean from front to back
- b. clean the rectal area last
- c. pat dry thoroughly
- d. do all of the above
53. Frequent mouth care should be given to residents who
- a. receive oxygen therapy
- b. are unconscious
- c. receive tube feedings
- d. all of the above
54. Using the Bass method, a patient’s teeth are to be brushed
- a. up and down
- b. for at least ten minutes
- c. with circular motions
- d. all of the above
55. When a resident complains that his dentures are hurting, you should
- a. encourage him to wear the dentures more often
- b. report the complaint to the charge nurse
- c. report the complaint to the physician
- d. put the dentures on the bedside table
56. The first thing you should do before giving a patient a tub bath is to
- a. make sure the tub is clean
- b. check the temperature of the water
- c. make sure there is an order for it
- d. gather necessary supplies
57. The resident’s religion forbids eating pork. Ham is being served for lunch. You should
- a. tell the resident to eat it because she needs protein
- b. tell the resident it’s all right since her doctor ordered the diet
- c. ask the nurse to call the kitchen
- d. tell the resident that restrictions don’t pertain in times of illness
58. It is important to remember that dying residents
- a. have the same needs for care as other patients
- b. need to be by themselves in a quiet room
- c. do not need to be consulted regarding their care
- d. are usually in pain
59. Dying residents and their families
- a. always pass through five stages of dying in order
- b. always accept death before it occurs
- c. may go back and forth among the five stages
- d. must go through all stages of dying before they die
60. A sign of dementia in elderly patients is
- a. a need to eat regular meals
- b. not knowing who and where they are
- c. an ability to figure out problems
- d. a good memory for recent events
61. Residents with Alzheimer’s disease may show which of the following signs/symptoms?
- a. physical and mental wasting away
- b. extremely clear memory
- c. frequent pacing or wandering
- d. a and c only
62. When a patient turns on the call bell every few minutes, the appropriate response is to
- a. ask the patient not to call so often
- b. stop by the room more often
- c. place the call bell out of reach
- d. tell the patient how busy you are
63. Many older adults suffer loss of
- a. income
- b. physical strength
- c. loved ones
- d. all of the above
64. How a patient reacts to illness and disability is most dependent on his or her
- a. age and stage of life
- b. spouse’s support
- c. income and level of education
- d. support system and life history
65. An 85-year-old resident tells you that his mother is coming to visit. Your best response would be,
- a. That’s impossible. Your mother can’t come to see you.
- b. That’s nice, when is she coming?
- c. Tell me how old your mother is.
- d. Are you wishing you could see your mother?
66. In the long-term care facility, the family members should be asked to
- a. leave during treatments
- b. attend care-planning meetings
- c. avoid visiting during mealtimes
- d. help perform patient care
67. Sexuality in long-term care patients may include all of the following EXCEPT
- a. needing private time with a partner
- b. caring about one’s physical appearance
- c. engaging in public fondling
- d. desiring sexual interaction
68. A patient hits you during lunch. You should
- a. call the charge nurse for help
- b. continue to feed her
- c. apply a restraint
- d. yell at her to stop hitting you
69. The nursing assistant must report abuse of a resident by
- a. the family
- b. the staff
- c. another patient
- d. all of the above
70. A cane should be used on
- a. the affected (weak) side of the body
- b. the unaffected (strong) side of the body
- c. the side with the strongest arm
- d. the weak side one day, strong side next day
71. When using crutches, the resident’s weight must rest on the
- a. armpits
- b. spine
- c. handrests
- d. knees
72. A walker may be used if the resident can
- a. support some weight
- b. use her hands well
- c. balance without help
- d. walk independently
73. Correct ROM for the neck includes
- a. pronation, supination, flexion
- b. rotation, abduction, adduction
- c. abduction, adduction, flexion, extension
- d. flexion, extension, rotation
74. Which of the following statements about ROM is FALSE?
- a. Active ROM means the resident does the exercises.
- b. Passive ROM means the nursing assistant does the exercises.
- c. Active ROM means the nursing assistant does the exercises.
- d. Active ROM is best, if possible.
75. If the patient is in traction, you should never
- a. monitor affected skin temperature
- b. give a total bed bath
- c. change the position of weights
- d. monitor distal pulses
76. To transfer a resident correctly from a bed to a stretcher, you must
- a. use good body mechanics
- b. use a Hoyer lift
- c. use at least six co-workers
- d. raise the far side rail of the stretcher first
77. If the chains on a mechanical Hoyer lift with a chair-type seat are uneven, then the
- a. shorter end goes toward the patient’s feet
- b. shorter end goes toward the patient’s head
- c. lift cannot be used
- d. it does not matter
78. When a resident with a cast complains of itching, the nursing assistant should
- a. wash the exposed skin and pat dry
- b. discourage the resident from scratching
- c. report it to the charge nurse
- d. do all of the above
79. Which statement about mentally handicapped patients is correct?
- a. They usually have no ADL skills.
- b. They are usually bedbound.
- c. They can learn, but at a slow pace.
- d. They are dangerous because they are always strong.
80. When helping a resident use a walker, you should tell him to
- a. move the walker and his feet at the same time
- b. move the walker, place the walker firmly, and step
- c. move the walker and then slide his feet
- d. take several steps, slide the walker, and then place the walker firmly
81. The purpose of correctly positioning the patient is to
- a. prevent skin breakdown
- b. maintain function of joints and muscles
- c. increase comfort
- d. do all of the above
82. To move a resident with a fractured hip, you would
- a. roll her toward the affected side
- b. roll her toward the unaffected side
- c. use an abduction pillow
- d. check the physician’s order
83. The most important goal of bladder training is to
- a. decrease the cost of care
- b. stop urinary incontinence
- c. prevent embarrassment to staff members
- d. reduce bed changes
84. Which statement about bowel and bladder training is correct?
- a. It should always be completed within two weeks.
- b. It should include every person on the health care team.
- c. It should include the use of diapers to prevent embarrassment.
- d. It is necessary for all residents.
85. Security for a resident’s dentures includes
- a. keeping them in a tissue in a dresser drawer
- b. placing them in a labeled denture cup
- c. insisting the resident wear the dentures
- d. placing an identifying mark on the dentures
86. If family members bring new clothes in for a resident, you should make sure the
- a. clothes are put in the resident’s dresser drawers
- b. clothes are labeled with the resident’s name
- c. family removes an equal number of old clothes
- d. charge nurse sees the clothes
87. The charge nurse instructs you to clean a resident’s closet. You should
- a. throw away all torn clothes
- b. ask the family to come do it
- c. enlist the help of the resident
- d. tell the nurse you are too busy
88. Before dressing a resident, you should
- a. close the door and pull the curtain
- b. choose the proper clothes
- c. check for a doctor’s order
- d. do all of the above
89. Confidentiality refers to
- a. never sharing information with anyone
- b. the right of the patient to privacy
- c. only sharing information with those involved in the resident’s care
- d. both b and c
90. A patient’s dentures are lost. You should
- a. notify the administrator
- b. look for them
- c. notify the doctor
- d. notify the charge nurse
91. As a nursing assistant, it is your responsibility to
- a. plan the resident’s care
- b. do the tasks the supervisor assigns to you
- c. do the best you can without asking for help
- d. compare assignments with your co-workers
92. Maintaining good interpersonal relationships depends on
- a. going along with the crowd
- b. communicating clearly with others
- c. following orders without questioning
- d. doing all of the above
93. If you do not know how to do an assigned task, you should
- a. call another nursing assistant for help
- b. ask the patient how she prefers to have it done
- c. call the charge nurse and ask for help
- d. follow the instructions in the procedural manual
94. Reporting exactly what you see is an example of a (an)_____ observation.
- a. clinical
- b. objective
- c. personal
- d. subjective
95. When caring for a resident who has just been placed on NPO, you should
- a. encourage the patient not to think about food and water
- b. encourage the resident to eat and drink
- c. remove the water pitcher and all items of food and drink
- d. give the patient meticulous mouth care
96. The purpose of using restraints is to
- a. position an atrophied extremity
- b. protect the resident and others from injury
- c. prevent wandering in the halls
- d. do all of the above
97. Failure to raise the side rails on the bed of a confused patient is an act of
- a. malpractice
- b. negligence
- c. overt commission
- d. breaking a criminal law
98. During a job interview you should tell the interviewer about your
- a. scheduling needs
- b. child care needs
- c. qualifications
- d. all of the above
99. When you are unable to work due to illness, you should
- a. arrange for someone to cover for you
- b. call the facility as early as possible
- c. call your charge nurse an hour before your scheduled time
- d. notify the facility at least 30 minutes before your scheduled time
100. The primary reason for laundering a nursing uniform after each day’s wearing is to
- a. look professional
- b. look neat
- c. remove body odor
- d. prevent the spread of germs
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