CNA Free Practice Test
1. A resident is on a bladder restringing program. The nurse aide can expect the resident to: a. Have a fluid intake restriction to prevent sudden urges to urinate. b. Wear an incontinent brief in case of an accident. c. Have an indwelling urinary catheter. d. Have a schedule for toileting. 2. A resident who has stress incontinence: a. Will have an indwelling catheter b. Should wear an incontinent brief at night. c. May leak urine when laughing or coughing. d. Needs toileting every 1-2 hours throughout the day. 3. The doctor has told the resident that his cancer is growing and he is dying. When the resident tells the nurse aide that there is a mistake, the nurse aide should: a. … [Read More...]
Free CNA Practice Test Online
1. A resident who is inactive is at risk of constipation. In addition to increased activity and exercise, which of the following actions helps to prevent constipation? a. Adequate fluid intake. b. Regular mealtimes. c. High protein diet. d. Low fiber diet. 2. When dry, hard stool fills the rectum and will not pass, it is called: a. Edema b. Incontinence. c. Atrophy d. Impaction. 3. A resident who is incontinent of urine has an increased risk for developing: a. Dementia. b. Urinary tract infections. c. Pressure sores. d. Dehydration. 4. When cleansing the genital area during peri care, the nurse aide should: a. Cleanse penis with circular motion starting from the base and … [Read More...]
CNA Practice Exam
1. When a resident is expressing anger, the nurse aide should: a. Correct residents misperceptions. b. Ask resident to speak in a kinder tone. c. Listen closely to resident's concerns. d. Remind resident that everyone gets angry. 2. When giving a backrub, nurse aide should: a. Apply lotion to the back directly from the bottle. b. Keep resident covered as much as possible. c. Leave extra lotion on skin when completing the procedure. d. Expect resident to lie on his/her stomach. 3. A nurse aide finds a resident looking in the refrigerator at the nurses' station at 5 a.m. The resident, who is confused, explains he needs breakfast before he leaves for work. The best response by the … [Read More...]
CNA Practice Test Sample Questions
1. During lunch in the dining room, a resident begins yelling and throws a spoon at the nurse aide. The best response by the nurse aide is to: a. Remain calm and ask what is upsetting the resident. b. Begin removing all other residents from the dining room. c. Scold the resident and ask the resident to leave the dining room immediately. d. Remove the resident's plate, fork, knife, and cup so there is nothing else to throw. 2. Which of the following questions asked to the resident is most likely to encourage conversation? a. Are you feeling tired today? b. Do you want to wear this outfit? c. What are your favorite foods? d. Is this water warm enough? 3. When trying to communicate … [Read More...]
CNA Test Preparations
1. How often should clients be repositioned during an eight-hour shift? a. qlh b. q2h c. q3h d. q4h 2. Which of the following is the correct procedure for serving a meal to a client who must be fed? a. Serve the tray along with all the other trays, and then come back to feed the client. b. Bring the tray to the client last; feed after you have served all the other clients. c. Bring the tray into the room when you are ready to feed the client. d. Have the kitchen hold the tray for one hour. 3. The most serious problem that wrinkles in the bedclothes can cause is a. restlessness. b. sleeplessness. c. decubitus ulcers. d. bleeding and shock. 4. Restorative care begins a. as soon … [Read More...]
CNA Test Practice Questions
1. When Mrs. Carter had a CVA (stroke), it was the result of decreased oxygen to her: a. heart b. hands c. brain d. feet 2. You make Mrs. Carter's occupied bed. You should: a. get her into a chair to make it easier for you b. make the bed any way you want c. change the sheets with Mrs. Carter in the bed d. put a toe pleat at the foot of the bed 3. Mrs. Carter's bed should be clean, neat, and free of wrinkles because: a. her family will be happy b. it will help prevent skin breakdown c. it will look nicer d. that's what the nurse told you to do 4. You will do range of motion (ROM) with Mrs. Carter. You should begin at the: a. hip b. shoulder c. foot d. fingers 5. You can … [Read More...]
CNA Exam Study Guide Reviews
1. When a person is admitted to the nursing home, the nurse aide should expect that the resident will: a. Have problems related to incontinence. b. Require a lot of assistance with personal care. c. Experience a sense of loss related to the life change. d. Adjust more quickly if admitted directly from the hospital. 2. A resident gets dressed and comes out of his room wearing shoes that are from two different pairs. The nurse aide should: a. Tease the resident by complimenting the resident's sense of style. b. Ask if the resident realizes that the shoes do not match. c. Remind the resident that the nurse aide can dress the resident. d. Ask if the resident lost some of his shoes. 3. … [Read More...]
CNA Exam Prep
1. When walking a resident, a gait or transfer belt is often: a. Worn around the nurse aide's waist for back support. b. Used to keep the resident positioned properly in the wheelchair. c. Used to help stand the resident, and then removed before walking. d. Put around the resident's waist to provide a way to hold onto the resident. 2. Which of the following statements is true about residents who are restrained? a. They are at a greater risk for developing pressure sores. b. They are at a lower risk for developing pneumonia. c. Their posture and alignment are improved. d. They are not at risk for falling. 3. A resident has diabetes. Which of the following is a common sign of a low … [Read More...]
Sample Questions for CNA Exam
1. Which of the following is an intake-and-output problem that the nurse aid MUST report? a. The client states that he is not hungry. b. The client requests a bedpan. c. The client ahs not voided in eight hours. d. The client's eight-hour output is 600 cc. 2. Mrs. Brown's water pitcher holds 600 cc. The pitcher is full at the beginning of the shift. Hallway through the shift, the pitcher is empty, and you refill it. At the end of the shift, the pitcher is one-half full. Total water intake for the shift. a. 1,200 cc. b. 600 cc. c. 900 cc. d. 300 cc. 3. Clients have the right to: a. smoke in any area of the facility b. have access to a telephone c. go anywhere in the facility d. … [Read More...]
Online CNA Training
1. While the nurse aide tries to dress a resident who is confused, the resident keeps trying to grab a hairbrush. The nurse aide should: a. Put the hairbrush away and out of sight b. Give the resident the hairbrush to hold. c. Try to dress the resident more quickly. d. Restrain the resident's hands 2. A resident who is lying in bed suddenly becomes short of breath. After calling for hlep, the nurse aide's next action should be to: a. Ask the resident to take deep breaths b. Take the resident's vital signs. c. Raise the head of the bed. d. Elevate the residents feet. 3. A resident who has cancer is expected to die within the next couple of days. Nursing care for this resident should … [Read More...]
