CNA Practice Exam

BEFORE taking the oral temperature of a client who has just finished a cold drink the nurse aide should wait: A. 10 to 20 minutes B. 25 to 35 minutes C. 45 to 55 minutes D. at least 1 hour

A. 10 to 20 minutes

Which of the following is a job task performed by the nurse aide? A. Participating in resident care planning conferences B. Taking a telephone order from a physician C. Giving medications to assigned residents D. Changing sterile wound dressings

A. Participating in resident care planning conferences

The nurse aide enters a client's room, and the client states that he has pain. What should the nurse aide do? A. Report it to the nurse in charge B. Tell the client to get out of bed for a while C. Tell the client that the pain will go away soon D. Ignore the client's statement

A. Report it to the nurse in charge

Before feeding a resident, which of the following is the best reason to wash the resident's hands? A. The resident may still touch his/her mouth or food B. It reduces the risk of spreading airborne diseases C. It improves resident morale and appetite D. The resident needs to keep meal routines

A. The resident may still touch his/her mouth or food

If a nurse aide finds a client who is sad and crying, the nurse aide should: A. ask the client if something is wrong B. tell the client to cheer up C. tell the client to stop crying D. call the client's family

A. ask the client if something is wrong

A client wakes up during the night and asks for something to eat. The nurse aide SHOULD A. check client's diet before offering nourishment B. tell the client nothing is available at night C. explain that breakfast is coming in three hours D. tell the client that eating is not allowed during the night

A. check client's diet before offering nourishment

To prevent dehydration of the client, the nurse aide SHOULD: A. offer fluids frequently while the client is awake B. wake the client hourly during the night to offer fluids C. give the client frequent baths D. feed the client salty food to increase thirst

A. offer fluids frequently while the client is awake

In giving care according to the client's Bill of Rights, the nurse aide SHOULD: A. provide privacy during the client's personal care B. open the client's mail without permission C. use the client's personal possessions for another client D. prevent the client from complaining about care

A. provide privacy during the client's personal care

All of the following situations are examples of abuse or neglect EXCEPT: A. restraining a client according to a physician's order B. leaving a client alone in a bathtub C. threatening to withhold a client's meals D. leaving a client in a wet and soiled bed

A. restraining a client according to a physician's order

Which of the following is a correct measurement of urinary output? A. 40 oz B. 30 cc C. 2 cups D. 1 quart

B. 300 cc

Which of the following stages of dying is usually the final stage? A. Anger B. Acceptance C. Bargaining D. Depression

B. Acceptance

What would be the BEST way for a nurse aide to promote client independence in bathing a client who has had a stroke? A. Give the client a complete bath only when the client requests it B. Encourage the client to do as much as possible and assist as needed C. Leave the client alone and assume the client will do as much as she can D. Limit the client to washing her hands

B. Encourage the client to do as much as possible and assist as needed

If a client says "God is punishing me" or "Why me?", how should the nurse aide respond? A. Reply, "God doesn't punish people" B. Listen quietly C. Ignore the client D. Make jokes

B. Listen quietly

The Heimlich maneuver (abdominal thrust) is used for a client, who has: A. a bloody nose B. a blocked airway C. fallen out of bed D. impaired eyesight

B. a blocked airway

A nurse aide can assist clients with their spiritual needs by: A. taking clients to the nurse aide's church B. allowing clients to talk about their beliefs C. avoiding any religious discussions D. talking about the nurse aide's own spiritual beliefs

B. allowing clients to talk about their beliefs

The nurse aide finds a conscious client lying on the bathroom floor. The FIRST thing the nurse aide should do is: A. help the client into a sitting position B. call for assistance from the nurse in charge C. offer the client a drink of water D. check for signs of injury

B. call for assistance from the nurse in charge

A nurse aide MUST wear gloves when: A. feeding a client B. doing peri-care C. giving a back rub D. doing range of motion

B. doing peri-care

When getting ready to dress a client, the nurse aide SHOULD: A. get the first clothes the nurse aide can reach in the closet B. give the client a choice of what to wear C. use the clothes the client wore the day before D. choose clothes that the nurse aide personally likes

B. give the client a choice of what to wear

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. see other client's medical reports

B. have access to a telephone

The LAST sense a dying client will lose is: A. smell B. hearing C. taste D. sight

B. hearing

When helping a client who is recovering from a stroke to walk, the nurse aide should assist: A. on the client's strong side B. on the client's weak side C. from behind the client D. with a wheelchair

B. on the client's weak side

The client offers a nurse aide a twenty dollar bill as a thank you for all that the nurse aide has done. The nurse aide SHOULD: A. take the money so as not to offend the client B. politely refuse the money C. take the money and buy something for the floor D. ask the nurse in charge what to do

B. politely refuse the money

Exercises that move each muscle and joint are called: A. adduction B. range of motion C. abduction D. rotation

B. range of motion

The nurse aide can BEST show that he is listening to the client by: A. changing the subject frequently B. responding when appropriate C. correct the client's mistakes D. directing the conversation

B. responding when appropriate

The nurse aide is in the employee dining room. A group of nurse aides are eating lunch together and begin discussing how rude a certain client was acting. The nurse aide SHOULD: A. join in the conversation B. suggest that this is not the place to discuss the client C. be quiet and not say anything to the other nurse aides D. return to the unit and tell the client what was said

B. suggest that this is not the place to discuss the client

To avoid pulling the catheter when turning a male client, the catheter tube must be taped to client's: A. bed sheet B. upper thigh C. bed frame D. hip

B. upper thigh

Proper use of a waist restraint requires that the nurse aide: A. release the restraint every four hours B. watch for skin irritation C. tie restraints to the siderail D. apply the restraint tightly so the client cannot move

B. watch for skin irritation

The role of the ombudsman is to: A. run a group of nursing homes B. work with the nursing home to protect client's rights C. control the nursing home budget D. prepare classes that nurse aides take to learn about client hygiene

B. work with the nursing home to protect clients' rights

When a client has left-sided weakness, what part of a sweater is put on first? A. Both sleeves B. Left sleeve C. Client's choice D. Right sleeve

B.Left sleeve

What is the beginning sign of a pressure sore? A. Swelling B. Numbness C. Discoloration D. Coolness

C. Discoloration

How can the nurse aide BEST help a client who is not accepting a loss? A. Leave the client alone B. Convince the client to accept the loss C. Encourage the client to talk D. Discourage individual activity

C. Encourage the client to talk

What is the process of restoring a disabled client to the highest level of functioning possible? A. Responsibility B. Retention C. Rehabilitation D. Reincarnation

C. Rehabilitation

Which of the following methods is the CORRECT way to remove a dirty isolation gown? A. Pull it over the head B. Let it drop to the floor and step out of it C. Roll it dirty side in and away from the body D. Pull it off by the sleeve and shake it out

C. Roll it dirty side in and away from the body

A client needs to be re-positioned but is heavy, and the nurse aide is not sure she can move the client alone. The nurse aide should: A. try to move the client alone B. have the family do it C. ask another nurse aide to help D. go on to another task

C. ask another nurse aide to help

To be sure that a client's weight is measured accurately, the client should be weighed: A. after a meal B. by a different nurse aide C. at the same time of day D. after a good night's sleep

C. at the same time of day

When transferring a client, MOST of the client's weight should be supported by the nurse aide's: A. back B. shoulders C. legs D. wrists

C. legs

The normal aging process is BEST defined as the time when: A. people become dependent and childlike B. Alzheimer's disease begins C. normal body functions and senses decline D. people are over sixty-five years of age

C. normal body functions and senses decline

The nurse aide is asked by a confused client what day it is. The nurse aide should: A. explain that memory loss is natural and the date is not important B. ignore the request C. point to the date on a calendar and say the date D. provide the date and then test the client later

C. point to the date on a calendar and say the date

The purpose for padding side rails on the client's bed is to: A. use them as a restraint B. have a place to connect the call signal C. protect the client from injury D. keep the client warm

C. protect the client from injury

If a nurse aide needs to wear a gown to care for a client in isolation, the nurse aide MUST: A. wear the same gown to care for all other assigned clients B. leave the gown untied C. take the gown off before leaving the client's room D. take the gown off in the dirty utility room

C. take the gown off before leaving the client's room

The nurse aide is caring for a client who is agitated. The nurse aide SHOULD: A. speak loudly so the client can hear the instructions B. ask to reassign the care of this client C. talk in a slow, calm, reassuring manner D. tell the client to be quiet

C. talk in a slow, calm, reassuring manner

A safety device used to assist a DEPENDENT client from a bed to a chair is called a: A. posey vest B. hand roll C. transfer/gait belt D. foot board

C. transfer/gait belt

To convert four ounces of juice to milliliters (mL), the nurse aide should multiply: A. 4 x 5 mL B. 4 x 10 mL C. 4 x 15 mL D. 4 x 30 mL

D. 4 x 30 mL

What is the term for a device used to take the place of a missing body part? A. Pronation B. Abduction C. External rotation D. Prosthesis

D. Prosthesis

To prevent the spread of infection, how should the nurse aide handle the soiled linens removed from a client's bed? A. shake them in the air B. Place them in a neat pile on the floor C. Carry them close to the nurse aide's body D. Put them in the dirty linen container

D. Put them in the dirty linen container

Which temperature is considered MOST accurate? A. Oral B. Axillary C. Groin D. Rectal

D. Rectal

A client is upset and crying over the recent death of her husband. How should the nurse aide respond? A. Tell her not to cry because it will make her feel sad B. Close the door and leave the client to cry alone C. Take the client to an activity to help her forget her husband D. Sit with the client and allow her to talk about her feelings

D. Sit with the client and allow her to talk about her feelings

A nurse aide is asked to change a urinary drainage drainage bag attached to an indwelling urinary catheter. The nurse aide has never done this before. The best response by the nurse aide is to: A. change the indwelling catheter at the same time B. ask another nurse aide to change the urinary drainage bag C. change the bag asking for help only if the nurse aide has problems D. ask a nurse to watch the nurse aide change the bag since it is the first time

D. ask a nurse to watch the nurse aide change the bag since it is the first time

The BEST time to prepare for a disaster is: A. While evacuating residents B. during lunch C. when everyone is safely in bed D. before it happens

D. before it happens

When changing an unsterile dressing, the nurse aide should wash hands; A. before the procedure B. after the procedure C. before and after the procedure D. before, after removal of the soiled dressing, and after the procedure

D. before, after removal of the soiled dressing, and after the procedure

The nurse aide notices that a client's mail has been delivered to the client's room. The nurse aide SHOULD: A. open the mail and leave it on the client's table B. open the mail and read it to the client C. read the mail to make sure it doesn't contain upsetting news D. give the client the unopened mail and offer help as needed

D. give the client the unopened mail and offer help as needed

If a client is confused, the nurse aide should: A. ignore the client until he starts to make sense B. restrain the client so that he does not hurt himself C. keep the client away from other clients D. help the client to recognize familiar things and people

D. help the client to recognize familiar things and people

If a client is sitting in a chair in his room masturbating, the nurse aide SHOULD: A. report the incident to the other nurse aides B. Tell the client to stop C. laugh and tell the client to go in the bathroom D. leave the client alone and provide privacy

D. leave the client alone and provide privacy

In order to communicate clearly with a client who has hearing loss, the nurse aide should: A. speak in a high pitched tone of voice B. stand behind the client when speaking C. speak in a loud and slow manner D. look directly at the client when speaking

D. look directly at the client when speaking

Clean bed linen placed in a client's room but NOT used should be: A. returned to the linen closet B. used for a client in the next room C. taken to the nurse in charge D. put in the dirty linen container

D. put in the dirty linen container

When making an occupied bed the nurse aide SHOULD: A. put the dirty sheets on the floor B. help the client to sit in a chair while the bed is being made C. lower both sides of the rails before changing the sheets D. raise side rail on unattended side

D. raise the side rail on unattended side

If the nurse aide discovers fire in a client's room, the FIRST thing do is: A. Call the nurse in charge B. try to put out the fire C. open a window D. remove the client

D. remove the client

While assisting a client with denture care the nurse aide observes that the upper plate is cracked. The nurse aide should: A. clean the dentures and return them to the client's mouth B. call the client's family C. call the dentist and make an appointment D. report the damage to the nurse in charge

D. report the damage to the nurse in charge

A new client refuses to wear a clothing protector at lunch. The nurse aide SHOULD: A. tell the client that he must wear it B. put the clothing protector on the client C. report this to the nurse in charge D. respect the client's wishes

D. respect the client's wishes

It is appropriate for a nurse aide to share the information regarding a client's status with? A. any one the nurse aide sees fit B. the client's family members C. the client's roommate D. the staff on the next shift

D. the staff on the next shift

To BEST communicate with a client who is totally deaf, the nurse aide should: A. smile frequently and speak loudly B. smile often and talk rapidly C. avoid eye contact D. write out information

D. write out information

How many tips does a quad-cane base have? A. 1 B. 2 C. 3 D. 4

D.4

A resident often carries a doll with her like her baby. One day she is wandering around crying that she can't find her baby. The nurse aide should A. ask the resident where she last had the doll B. ask the activity department if they have any other dolls C. offer comfort to the resident and help her look for her baby D. let the other staff know the resident is very confused and should be watched closely

c. offer comfort to the resident and help her look for her baby

A nurse aide who is active in her church is assigned to care for a client who is not a member of any religious group. The nurse aide SHOULD: A. help the client understand the nurse aide's faith B. tell the client that it is important for the client to join some church, even if it is not the nurse aide's church C. respect the client's beliefs and avoid starting religious discussions D. arrange to have the nurse aide's clergyman visit the client

c. respect the client's eliefs and avoid starting religious discussions