CNA Practice Exam 2 Correct Questions & Answers

A. on the resident's affected side - ANSWER in which of the following locations would a NA stand when assisting a resident who has experienced a stroke to ambulate? A. on the resident's affected side B. behind the resident C. on the resident's unaffected side D. in front of the resident B. speak to the resident in a calm, comforting manner - ANSWER which of the following is appropriate care for a resident who is agitated and talking loudly? A. tell the resident he/she needs to be quiet because he/she is disturbing the other residents B. speak to the resident in a calm, comforting manner C. ask to have your assignment changed D. report the behavior to the nurse C. performing peri-care - ANSWER gloves are to be worn when performing which of the following activities? A. changing the resident's clothes B. feeding the resident C. performing peri-care D. changing the resident's position in the chair D. applying a restraint too tight - ANSWER which of the following is an example of neglect? A. changing the resident as soon as you discover he/she is soiled B. leaving the floor after reporting to your supervisor C. calling for assistance when needed to care for the resident D. applying a restraint too tight C. hearing - ANSWER when a resident is dying, which sense is lost last? A. taste B. smell C. hearing D. sight B. redness - ANSWER which of the following is the first sign of a decubitus ulcer? A. bleeding B. redness C. bruising D. swelling B. leaning toward the resident and responding when appropriate - ANSWER the NA demonstrates correct listening skills by which of the following activities? A. speaking at the same time as the resident B. leaning toward the resident and responding when appropriate C. talking to the resident while continuing to work D. asking the right questions to lead the direction of the conversation A. oral - ANSWER which of the following locations is the body temperature of a resident taken most often? A. oral B. rectal C. axillary D. tympanic D. passive range of motion exercises - ANSWER which of the following is performed to increase muscle strength and joint mobility of a resident who is unable to voluntarily move his/her limbs? A. resistance exercises B. aerobic exercises C. active range of motion exercises D. passive range of motion exercises C. in front of the wheelchair - ANSWER when a resident is being transferred to a wheelchair by the NA, which of the following is the position for the NA during the transfer? A. left side of the wheelchair B. right side of the wheelchair C. in front of the wheelchair D. behind the wheelchair B. checking the resident's identification - ANSWER what is the first action of a NA before performing a procedure? A. informing the nurse that you are going to the resident's room to perform the procedure B. checking the resident's identification C. providing privacy D. documenting the procedure A. back muscles - ANSWER which muscles are injured most often when a NA does not use proper body mechanics for a procedure? A. back muscles B. shoulder muscles C. neck muscles D. leg muscles C. leaving the resident unattended in th