CNA Written Exam | 200 Questions| WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS
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1. When providing foot care, the nurse aide observes an open sore on the resident's foot. The nurse aide should?
Pat gently to dry and cover with a dry dressing before applying a sock
Stop the foot care immediately and ask the resident what happened
Report the skin opening to the charge nurse as...
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COMPLETE SOLUTIONS
1. When providing foot care, the nurse aide observes an open sore on the resident's foot. The
nurse aide should?
Pat gently to dry and cover with a dry dressing before applying a sock
Stop the foot care immediately and ask the resident what happened
Report the skin opening to the charge nurse as soon as possible
Check the resident's sock for any wound damage Correct Answer: Report the skin opening to
the charge nurse as soon as possible
2. A resident's hands shake when trying to drink liquids, causing the liquids to spill. What is the
best response by the nurse aide?
Thicken the liquid so it will not spill
Place a clothing protector on the resident
Seat the resident with other residents who also spill
Suggest that the resident might do well with a cup with a lid Correct Answer: Suggest that the
resident might do well with a cup with a lid
3. When a resident's husband begins telling the nurse aide how to care for his wife, the nurse aide
should
Accept that the husband has always been in charge
Explain that the nurse aide is certified and able to care for his wife
Suggest that the husband participate in his wife's resident care conference
Understand that the husband wants staff aware of his wife's needs Correct Answer: Understand
that the husband wants staff aware of his wife's needs
4. Which of the following is the most appropriate schedule for residents who are incontinent to
receive perineal care?
In the morning and t bedtime
At the beginning and near the end of a shift
Whenever the resident is soiled urine or stool
Every two hours when the nurse aide checks on the resident Correct Answer: Whenever the
resident is soiled urine or stool
5. A resident is restrained. What observation should the nurse aide report to the nurse
immediately?
The resident states, "I do not like this thing."
The resident's position needs to be adjusted.
The resident has suddenly become very agitated.
The resident was removed according to the care plan schedule. Correct Answer: The resident
has suddenly become very agitated.
6. What is the best reason for giving frequent perineal care to residents?
,It increases comfort
It decreases sexual responses
It helps prevent skin breakdown
It prevents incontinence Correct Answer: It helps prevent skin breakdown
7. A resident has an indwelling urinary catheter. When the resident sits in a wheelchair, where
should the nurse aide place the drainage bag?
On the floor directly next to the wheelchair, positioned well below the resident's bladder
Tucked at the resident's side on the seat of the chair to keep the drainage bag level with the
resident's bladder
Hung from back of the wheelchair so that it is out of the resident's view and above the bladder
Attached to the seat of the wheelchair, positioned below the level of the resident's bladder
Correct Answer: Attached to the seat of the wheelchair, positioned below the level of the
resident's bladder
8. To help soften the beard before shaving with a disposable razor, the nurse aide should
Message the beard area of the face gently
Rub the beard in the direction of the hair growth
Hold a warm, wet wash cloth against the face first
Lather the face with soap instead of shaving cream Correct Answer: Hold a warm, wet wash
cloth against the face first
9. The nurse aide is assisting a resident at mealtime. The resident grabs his throat and cannot
speak. What should the nurse aide do first?
Try to get the resident to take a few sips of water through a straw
Reach around from behind the resident to provide abdominal thrusts
Pat the resident's back and then reach in his mouth to remove the blockage
Ask the resident to take a deep breath and cough Correct Answer: Reach around from behind the
resident to provide abdominal thrusts
10. Why should residents who are unable to change their own positions, have their positions
changed by staff at least every two hours?
Correct residents' posture
Improve the residents' breathing
Promote circulation at pressure points
Provide an opportunity for incontinent care Correct Answer: Promote circulation at pressure
points
11. A nurse aide is assigned to a resident with Alzheimer's disease. The nurse aide notices that
today the resident is restless and is pacing a lot. The resident is also observed rubbing his
stomach. The nurse aide should report this change to the nurse and
Ask the resident when he had his last bowel movement
Check if the resident is hungry or needs to go to the bathroom
Try to keep the resident close to observe the resident throughout the shift
Allow the resident to move around as long he does not harm the other residents Correct Answer:
Check if the resident is hungry or needs to go to the bathroom
,12. A resident is choking. The first response by the nurse aide should be to
Go find the charge nurse
Get the suction machine
Call emergency services (911)
Begin abdominal thrusts Correct Answer: Begin abdominal thrusts
13. When a resident is unable to stand, the resident's height is generally obtained by
Having coworkers hold the resident upright to allow for the measurement
Adding the length of legs, chest, and neck/head to determine height
Asking the resident's height and subtracting an inch for age-related shrinkage
Taking the measurement from head to heels while the resident is flat in bed Correct Answer:
Taking the measurement from head to heels while the resident is flat in bed
14. A resident who is Roman Catholic is dying. The resident comments that she has not been to
confession and she worries that she will die in a state of sin. Which of the following is the best
response by the nurse aide?
"Don't you think God knows you are in a nursing home?"
"Would you like it arranged for a priest to visit you?"
"Sounds like you are not ready to die."
"Have you considered praying?" Correct Answer: "Would you like it arranged for a priest to
visit you?"
15. An alert resident has requested to be left alone with her husband who is visiting. The resident
closes the door to her room. What should the nurse aide do?
Allow the resident to be alone with her spouse
Suggest that the husband take the resident home for a visit
Explain that the facility's policies do not allow for this type of visiting
Remind the resident that this is a nursing home and not a hotel Correct Answer: Allow the
resident to be alone with her spouse
16. A resident likes to eat breakfast in the dining room with the other resident's. The resident is
slow when getting dressed each morning so the resident's friends are often leaving when the
resident gets to the dining room. The nurse aide should
Set out clothing that the resident can dress in more quickly
Dress the resident to make sure the resident gets to breakfast earlier
Ask if there is any help the resident would like in the morning
Remind the resident that the friends will also be at activities later Correct Answer: Ask if there
is any help the resident would like in the morning
17. A resident with advanced directives has a DNA order. This means that the resident
Does not remember
Should not be restrained
Does not respond to instructions
Should not be resuscitated Correct Answer: Should not be resuscitated
, 18. When cleansing which area of the body, it is important to change the spot on the washcloth
for each washing and rinsing stroke?
Arms and hands
Abominable area
Face and neck
Perineal area Correct Answer: Perineal area
19. Which action is most helpful to decrease a resident's incontinence?
Leaving the bedpan in place for extra time
Putting an incontinent brief on the resident
Answering the resident's call light quickly
Controlling fluid intake throughout the day Correct Answer: Answering the resident's call light
quickly
20. When helping admit a new resident, the nurse aide notices the resident's right-sided weakness
from a stroke. The resident asks for help to the bathroom. Before assisting the resident, the nurse
aide should
Ask how the resident went to the bathroom at home
Ask the resident to wait until the care plan is completed
Get instructions from the nurse about how to toilet the resident
Help the resident to the bathroom immediately, supporting the right-side Correct Answer: Get
instructions from the nurse about how to toilet the resident
21. A nurse aide enters a room just as a resident's wife slaps the resident. The resident does not
seem upset or hurt. What should the nurse aide do?
Leave the room and close the door to allow privacy
Consider if this behavior for this couple
Report the observation to charge nurse immediately
Tell the wife that she must leave the facility for the day Correct Answer: Report the observation
to charge nurse immediately
22. Which of the following is an example of disinfection?
Washing a resident's hands after toileting
Using a wipe to clean around a resident's stoma
Cleaning a shower chair with a chemical cleanser
Cleaning a resident's bath basin with soap after use Correct Answer: Cleaning a shower chair
with a chemical cleanser
23. To help prevent burns to residents during meals, the nurse aide should
Place a clothing protector on the resident
Wait to serve the food until hot food is cold
Add ice to any hot liquids, such as coffee or soup
Let residents know which foods and beverages are hot Correct Answer: Let residents know
which foods and beverages are hot
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