CNA State Final Exam Questions and
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When assisting a patient in learning how to use a cane, the nurse aide stands
a. approximately two feet directly behind the
patient.
b. about one foot from the patient's weak side.
c. about one foot from the patient's strong side.
d. slightly behind the patient on the patient's weak
side. - CORRECT-d. slightly behind the patient on the patient's
weak side.
When working with a patient who has urinary
retention, the nurse aide can expect that the
patient will
a. urinate large volumes.
b. be unable to urinate.
c. urinate frequently.
d. be incontinent of urine. - CORRECT-b. be unable to urinate.
Aging-related hearing changes result in older
patients gradually losing their ability to hear
a. high-pitched sounds.
b. low-pitched sounds.
c. slow sounds.
d. rapid sounds. - CORRECT-a. high-pitched sounds.
The best way to safely identify your patient is by
a. asking his name.
b. calling his name and waiting for his
response.
c. checking the bed plate.
d. checking the name tag. - CORRECT-d. checking the name tag.
A patient is on a bowel and bladder training
program and has not had a bowel movement in
three days. The nurse aide should
a. report it to the charge nurse.
b. give the patient an enema.
c. offer the patient prune juice.
d. encourage the patient to drink more fluids. - CORRECT-a. report it to the charge nurse.
The proper medical abbreviation for before
,meals is
a. p.c.
b. b.i.d.
c. a.c.
d. t.i.d. - CORRECT-c. a.c.
A patient diagnosed with hypertension will most
likely have a history of
a. low blood pressure.
b. high blood pressure.
c. low blood sugar.
d. high blood sugar. - CORRECT-b. high blood pressure.
A patient who has difficulty chewing or
swallowing will need what type of diet?
a. clear liquid
b. low residue
c. bland
d. mechanical soft - CORRECT-d. mechanical soft
An elderly resident with Alzheimer's disease
cannot find her room. How can the nurse aide
help the patient feel more independent?
a. Tell her to stay in the room.
b. Have her roommate secretly watch her.
c. Place a familiar object on the patient's door.
d. Write the room number on a piece of paper. - CORRECT-c. Place a familiar object
on the patient's door.
How often should a patient's intake and output
records be totaled?
a. once each shift
b. twice a day
c. every four hours
d. every 12 hours - CORRECT-a. once each shift
Which of the following should the nursing
assistant observe and record when admitting a
patient?
a. freckles
b. wrinkles
c. short nails
d. bruises - CORRECT-d. bruises
When responding to a patient on the intercom,
the nursing assistant should say
, a. "Hello, who is calling, please?"
b. "What is it that you want?"
c. "This is [nursing assistant name and position], can I help you?"
d. "Please hold; I'll have the nurse CORRECT your
call." - CORRECT-c. "This is [nursing assistant name and position], can I help you?"
Which of the following things should the nurse
aide do to familiarize new patients with their
surroundings?
a. Demonstrate the location and use of the call
light.
b. Explain that the TV is not to be used.
c. Instruct family to leave the room after the
aide is finished with the admission.
d. Raise the bed to the high position and raise
the safety rails. - CORRECT-a. Demonstrate the location and use of the call
light.
When arranging a patient's room, the nursing
assistant should do all of the following
EXCEPT
a. checking the placement of the call bell.
b. adjusting the back rest as directed.
c. administering the patient's medications.
d. adjusting the lighting as appropriate. - CORRECT-c. administering the
patient's medications.
When assisting a patient out of bed, the nurse
aide should always
a. employ body mechanic techniques.
b. get another nurse aide to assist.
c. raise the bed to its maximum height.
d. lower all safety rails. - CORRECT-a. employ body mechanic techniques.
How often should patients be repositioned
during an eight-hour shift?
a. qlh
b. q2h
c. q3h
d. q4h - CORRECT-b. q2h
Which of the following is the correct procedure
for serving a meal to a patient who must be
fed?
a. Serve the tray along with all the other trays,
and then come back to feed the patient.
b. Bring the tray to the patient last; feed after
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