CNA PRACTICE STATE TEST 1 Flashcards
For you to practice before taking your CNA state exam.
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1. In which of the following locations would a nursing assistant 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
A
A. On the resident’s affected side
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- Which of the following is appropriate care for a resident who is agitated and talking loudly?
❍ A. Tell the resident he or she needs to be quiet because he or 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.
A
B. Speak to the resident in a calm, comforting manner.
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- 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
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C. Performing Peri-care
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- Which of the following is an example of neglect?
❍ A. Changing the resident as soon as you discover he or 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
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D. Applying a restraint too tight
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5. When a resident is dying, which sense is lost last? ❍ A. Taste ❍ B. Smell ❍ C. Hearing ❍ D. Sight
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C. Hearing
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6. Which of the following is the first sign of a decubitus ulcer? ❍ A. Bleeding ❍ B. Redness ❍ C. Bruising ❍ D. Swelling
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B. Redness
7
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- The nursing assistant 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
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B. Leaning toward the resident and responding when appropriate
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8. Which of the following locations is the body temperature of a resident taken most often? ❍ A. Oral ❍ B. Rectal ❍ C. Axillary ❍ D. Tympanic
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A. Oral
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9. Which of the following is performed to increase muscle strength and joint mobility of a resident who is unable to voluntarily move his or her limbs? ❍ A. Resistance exercises ❍ B. Aerobic exercises ❍ C. Active range of motion exercises ❍ D. Passive range of motion exercises
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D. Passive range of motion exercises
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10. When a resident is being transferred to a wheelchair by the nursing assistant, which of the following is the position for the nursing assistant 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
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C. In front of the wheelchair
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- What is the first action of a nursing assistant 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
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B. Checking the resident’s identification
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12. Which muscles are injured most often when a nursing assistant does not use proper body mechanics for a procedure? ❍ A. Back muscles ❍ B. Shoulder muscles ❍ C. Neck muscles ❍ D. Leg muscles
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A. Back muscles
13
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- Which of the following choices is not a safety precaution used for showering a resident?
❍ A. Checking the water temperature before assisting the resident into the shower
❍ B. Locking the wheels on the shower chair
❍ C. Leaving the resident unattended in the shower
❍ D. Promptly drying and covering the resident after the shower is completed
A
C. Leaving the resident unattended in the shower
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14. Which of the following phrases best defines the term STAT? ❍ A. As soon as possible ❍ B. Within the next 2–3 hours ❍ C. By the end of the shift ❍ D. Immediately
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D. Immediately
15
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- Which of the following is the most appropriate action of the nursing assistant when a resident complains of chest pain?
❍ A. Provide the resident with water
❍ B. Place the resident in prone position
❍ C. Call for help immediately
❍ D. Check the resident’s blood sugar
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C. Call for help immediately
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16. A bed that is free of wrinkles is necessary to prevent which of the following omplications? ❍ A. Pressure sore ❍ B. Agitation ❍ C. Hypertension ❍ D. Infection
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A. Pressure sore
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17. In which of the following food groups is Vitamin D found? ❍ A. Bread and cereals ❍ B. Fruits and Vegetables ❍ C. Protein ❍ D. Dairy
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D. Dairy
18
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- Which of the following is a true statement regarding religious beliefs?
❍ A. Employees are to impose their religious beliefs on the residents.
❍ B. Employees are never to discuss religious beliefs with residents.
❍ C. Residents have a right to practice their own religious beliefs.
❍ D. Family members are responsible to bring the religious leaders in to speak to the
residents.
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C. Residents have a right to practice their own religious beliefs.
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19. Which of the following choices is needed to communicate with a completely deaf resident? ❍ A. An amplified phone system ❍ B. A loud voice ❍ C. Reduced noise ❍ D. Pen and paper
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D. Pen and paper
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20. The nurse administering the wrong medication to a resident is an example of which of the following? ❍ A. Negligence ❍ B. Malpractice ❍ C. Slander ❍ D. Assault
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B. Malpractice
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21. A nursing assistant threatening to restrain a resident is an example of which of the following? ❍ A. Assault ❍ B. Battery ❍ C. Slander ❍ D. Negligence
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A. Assault
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22. Select the appropriate equipment to use when giving mouth care to an unconscious resident. ❍ A. Toothbrush ❍ B. Toothpaste ❍ C. Mouthwash ❍ D. Soft Toothette
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D. Soft Toothette
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23. Which of the following is a description of a stage one decubitus ulcer? ❍ A. Redness ❍ B. Open area with redness ❍ C. Black area ❍ D. Open area with visible bone
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A. Redness
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24. Which of the following is the medical term for intestinal gas? ❍ A. Feces ❍ B. Flatus ❍ C. Flank ❍ D. Friction
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B. Flatus
25
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- Which of the following statements by a nursing assistant suggests that he or she has an understanding of cultural awareness?
❍ A. All cultures are the same.
❍ B. Once a person enters this country, he or she should learn the culture.
❍ C. Care is planned to include a resident’s cultural needs.
❍ D. Culture does not influence the care of residents.
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C. Care is planned to include a resident’s cultural needs.
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- The nursing assistant is offered a $10 tip by a family member for taking good care of her mother. Which of the following is the best course of action for the nursing assistant?
❍ A. Ask another nursing assistant what they would do.
❍ B. Say thank you and take the money.
❍ C. Refuse to accept the money.
❍ D. Instruct the family member to give the money to the supervisor.
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C. Refuse to accept the money.
27
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- Which of the following is the best action of the nursing assistant when assisting a resident with a.m. (morning) care to encourage independence?
❍ A. Allowing the resident to do as much as possible for himself or herself and then assisting
him or her with the rest of the a.m. care
❍ B. Waiting until the resident is well rested and then offering a.m. care
❍ C. Providing the resident with the needed materials and then leaving him or her alone to
complete the a.m. care without further assistance
❍ D. Waiting until the resident complains of the need to be cleaned and then he or she will
want to do more for himself or herself
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A. Allowing the resident to do as much as possible for himself or herself and then assisting
28
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- It is appropriate for the nursing assistant to share resident information with all of the following persons, except
❍ A. The physician caring for the resident
❍ B. A member of the resident’s church
❍ C. The nurse caring for the resident
❍ D. The nursing assistant who will be caring for the resident
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B. A member of the resident’s church
29
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- When assisting a resident who has right-sided weakness to get dressed in the morning, which arm is placed in the sleeve of the shirt first?
❍ A. Right side (the affected side)
❍ B. Left side (the non-affected side)
❍ C. Both sides at the same time
❍ D. Which ever side is easiest for the nursing assistant
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A. Right side (the affected side)
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30. Which of the following products are applied to a resident’s skin before shaving? ❍ A. Shaving cream ❍ B. Soap ❍ C. Warm water ❍ D. Lotion
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A. Shaving cream
