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CNA EXAM Questions with correct answers1. The nurse aide is using an electric shaver to shave a client when it begins to
spark and smoke. Which of the following actions SHOULD the nurse aide take?
(A) Call the nurse in charge
(B) Finish shaving the client as quickly as possible
(C) Use the roommate's shaver to finish shaving the client
(D) Unplug the shaver Correct Answer - (D) Unplug the shaver
2. The nurse aide is caring for a client who has right-sided paralysis. The nurse
aide SHOULD place the signaling device:
(A) on the left side of the bed near the client's hand.
(B) on the right side of the bed near the client's hand.
(C) under the pillow.
(D) at the foot of the bed. Correct Answer - (A) on the left side of the bed near the
client's hand.
3. The nurse aide is preparing to lift a client using proper body mechanics. The
nurse aide SHOULD:
(A) keep both feet close together.
(B) lift with abdominal muscles.
(C) bend knees and keep back straight.
(D) hold the object away from the body. Correct Answer - (C) bend knees and
keep back straight.
4. The nurse aide is caring for a client who needs to be transferred. The nursing
care plan states, "Transfer with mechanical lift." However, the client is very
agitated. To transfer the client, the nurse aide SHOULD:
,(A) lift the client without the mechanical device.
(B) place the client in the lift.
(C) get assistance to move the client.
(D) keep wheels unlocked so the lift can move with the client. Correct Answer -
(C) get assistance to move the client.
5. The nurse aide is assisting a client with eating. The client begins to choke and
turn blue. The nurse aide SHOULD:
(A) immediately remove the client's food tray and go find the nurse in charge.
(B) slap the client on the back until the food dislodges.
(C) call for assistance and perform the Heimlich maneuver (abdominal thrust).
(D) give the client a drink of water. Correct Answer - (C) call for assistance and
perform the Heimlich maneuver (abdominal thrust).
6. The nurse aide is providing evening care for a client with a full set of dentures.
Proper procedure requires that the dentures be placed:
(A) in the client's bathroom on the sink.
(B) in tissue on the bedside stand.
(C) under the client's pillow.
(D) in a denture cup with the client's name on it. Correct Answer - (D) in a denture
cup with the client's name on it.
7. What type of fire can be put out with water?
(A) Electrical
(B) Grease
(C) Paper
(D) Chemical Correct Answer - (C) Paper
, 8. The nurse aide is responsible for all of the following fire prevention measures
EXCEPT:
(A) taking cigarettes and matches away from all clients and visitors. (B) being
aware of the locations of fire extinguishers.
(C) reporting all damaged wiring and/or sockets in clients' rooms.
(D) participating in fire drills. Correct Answer - (A) taking cigarettes and matches
away from all clients and visitors.
9. The nurse aide is preparing to help a client walk from the bed to a chair. Which
of the following SHOULD the nurse aide put on the client's feet?
(A) Socks or stockings only
(B) Cloth-soled slippers
(C) Rubber-soled slippers or shoes
(D) Nothing Correct Answer - (C) Rubber-soled slippers or shoes
10. The nurse aide understands that the MOST important reason for using soap and
water to clean the client's skin after elimination is to:
(A) keep the client happy.
(B) prevent soiling of bed linen.
(C) remove feces and urine from the skin.
(D) keep the linen costs down Correct Answer - (C) remove feces and urine from
the skin.
11. The nurse aide SHOULD refuse to perform a task if the:
(A) nurse aide has not been trained to do it.
(B) client is difficult to deal with.
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