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CNA Written Exam Questions with correct answersThe charge nurse instructs the nurse aide to clean an ECF resident's closet. The
nurse aide should
A) ask the family to do it
B) get another nurse aide to do it
C) enlist help from the client
D) have the client do it Correct Answer -
Most communities have a common emergency telephone number that notifies the
Emergency Medical Service (EMS). Which of the following numbers is the
emergency number?
A. 911
B. 484
C. 411
D. 916 Correct Answer - A. 911
Mr. Johnson has cut his hand on a broken piece of glass and is bleeding heavily.
The Nurse Assistant should:
A. Apply a circular strap around the wrist to act as a tourniquet.
B. Call 911, STAT (immediately).
C. Have Mr. Johnson lower his hand below his heart to slow circulation to the site.
D. Apply direct pressure (with a gloved hand) using a pad, raising the hand above
the level of the heart. Correct Answer - D. Apply direct pressure (with a gloved
hand) using a pad, raising the hand above the level of the heart.
A resident has epilepsy. In the event of a seizure, the Nurse Assistant should:
A. Leave the resident to summon help.
,B. Protect the resident from injury.
C. Force the resident's mouth open.
D. Call for help in order to restrain the resident's movements. Correct Answer - B.
Protect the resident from injury.
Which of the following best describes the "universal choking sign" given by the
victim:
A. Both hands clasped around his/her neck.
B. His/her arms waving up and down.
C. Pointing to his mouth with one hand.
D. The victim coughs and calls for help. Correct Answer - A. Both hands clasped
around his/her neck.
The Nurse Assistant discovers an unconscious victim on the floor in the hall. What
action should the Nurse Assistant take first?
A. Move the victim to his room.
B. Search the victim for any areas of bleeding.
C. Call for assistance, then open the victim's airway and check for breathing.
D. Straighten out any obvious deformities in the victim's arms & legs. Correct
Answer - C. Call for assistance, then open the victim's airway and check for
breathing.
Your resident is complaining that he is having pains in his chest. He is sweating
and breathing heavily. As the Nurse Assistant who is with the resident, you should:
A. Tell the resident this happens to you when you eat spicy foods, also.
B. Stay with the resident & call for the nurse in charge.
C. Begin CPR.
,D. Tell the resident that he is having a heart attack. Correct Answer - B. Stay with
the resident & call for the nurse in charge.
What procedure is done for a conscious choking resident?
A. Chest compressions.
B. Rescue breathing.
C. Abdominal thrusts.
D. Head tilt, chin lift. Correct Answer - C. Abdominal thrusts.
Mr. D's family is present when Mr. D has a seizure. Which of the following actions
should the Nurse Assistant take for the family?
A. Ask them to wait in a nearby room.
B. Tell them how you feel the resident's condition is doing.
C. Ask them to stay with the resident as you get help.
D. Ask them to assist in holding the resident down. Correct Answer - A. Ask them
to wait in a nearby room.
Which of the following might be most helpful in preventing choking?
A. Have the resident eat all his solid foods before liquids.
B. Cut foods, especially meat into small, bite size pieces.
C. Feed the resident quickly to reduce the risk of choking.
D. Have the resident stand while eating so it will go down better. Correct Answer -
B. Cut foods, especially meat into small, bite size pieces.
Which of the following are causes for hypoglycemia?
A. Not enough insulin.
B. Decrease activity, vomiting, and undiagnosed diabetes.
, C. Too much insulin, omitting a meal, vomiting.
D. Stress, increased activity. Correct Answer - C. Too much insulin, omitting a
meal, vomiting.
11. Which of the following might be a sign of an obstructed airway?
A. Elevated temperature.
B. Pinpoint pupils.
C. Inability to speak.
D. Coughing. Correct Answer - C. Inability to speak.
When performing abdominal thrusts, place the fist in one hand:
A. Just above the pubis and below the navel (belly button).
B. On the neck.
C. Between the navel and end of the sternum (breast bone).
D. Over the ribs. Correct Answer - C. Between the navel and end of the sternum
(breast bone).
Mrs. Harvey is complaining that her chest and arm hurt very badly. She is
breathing heavily and sweating. While waiting for the nurse what should the Nurse
Assistant do?
A. Perform ROM on all extremities so resident will not lose function of joints.
B. Give resident oxygen.
C. Reassure resident while putting her in a comfortable sitting position.
D. Leave to get emergency equipment in case you need it. Correct Answer - C.
Reassure resident while putting her in a comfortable sitting position.
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