CNA Practice Test 1 – Basics

Question 1

While eating dinner, a client starts to choke and turn blue. The nurse aide SHOULD
A. call for assistance and perform the Heimlich maneuver (abdominal thrusts).
B. give the client a drink of water.
C. immediately remove the client’s food tray and go find the nurse in charge.
D. slap the client on the back until the food dislodges.

Answer 1

A. call for assistance and perform the Heimlich maneuver (abdominal thrusts).

Question 2

For safety, when leaving a client alone in a room, the nurse aide SHOULD
A. place the signaling device within the client’s reach.
B. apply a restraint to the client.
C. leave the bed elevated in the highest position.
D. keep the door tightly closed.

Answer 2

A. place the signaling device within the client’s reach.

Question 3

Which of the following is a correct measurement of urinary output?
A. 300 mL
B. 1 quart
C. 40 oz
D. 2 cups

Answer 3

A. 300 mL

Question 4

To avoid pulling on the catheter while you're turning a male client, the catheter tube must be taped to his
A. upper thigh.
B. bed frame.
C. hip.
D. bedsheet.

Answer 4

A. upper thigh.

Question 5

The nurse aide notices that the client’s radio cord is draped across a chair to reach the nearest outlet. The FIRST thing the nurse aide should do is
A. tell the client the radio is a safety hazard and take it away.
B. take the radio to the activities room and tell the client to listen to it there.
C. see if any changes can be made so that the radio can be plugged in safely.
D. unplug the radio and ask the client not to use it.

Answer 5

C. see if any changes can be made so that the radio can be plugged in safely.

Question 6

A client is paralyzed on the right side. The nurse aide should place the signaling device
A. under the pillow.
B. at the foot of the bed.
C. on the left side of the bed near the client’s hand.
D. on the right side of the bed near the client’s hand.

Answer 6

C. on the left side of the bed near the client’s hand.

Question 7

To lift an object using good body mechanics, the nurse aide SHOULD
A. lift with the abdominal muscles.
B. bend the knees and keep the back straight.
C. hold the object away from the body.
D. keep both feet close together.

Answer 7

B. bend the knees and keep the back straight.

Question 8

To take an oral temperature, the nurse aide should
A. place the thermometer under the arm.
B. put lubricant on the thermometer.
C. place the thermometer in the rectum.
D. place the thermometer under the tongue.

Answer 8

D. place the thermometer under the tongue.

Question 9

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

Answer 9

A. legs.

Question 10

The nurse aide sees a client spill water on the floor in the hall. Another client is walking down the hall. The nurse aide SHOULD
A. clean up the spill.
B. leave the spill.
C. call housekeeping.
D. call the nurse.

Answer 10

A. clean up the spill.

Question 11

While making an empty bed, the nurse aide sees that the side rail is broken. The nurse aide SHOULD
A. tie the side rail in the raised position until it is fixed.
B. warn the client to be careful when he or she gets back into bed.
C. report the broken side rail immediately.
D. wait for the next safety check to report the broken side rail.

Answer 11

C. report the broken side rail immediately.

Question 12

Insulin, a hormone, regulates
A. the strength of the skeletal muscles.
B. the rhythm of the heart.
C. the amount of salt retained in the blood.
D. the amount of sugar in the blood.

Answer 12

D. the amount of sugar in the blood.

Question 13

A client is to be assisted out of bed to sit in a wheelchair. How can this procedure be made safe?
A. Release the wheel brakes.
B. Lower both footrest pedals.
C. Place the bed in the lowest position.
D. Place a pillow on the wheelchair seat.

Answer 13

C. Place the bed in the lowest position.

Question 14

When taking a client’s radial pulse, the nurse aide’s fingertips should be placed on the client’s
A. neck.
B. chest.
C. wrist.
D. elbow.

Answer 14

C. wrist.

Question 15

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

Answer 15

A. Prosthesis

Question 16

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

Answer 16

D. a blocked airway.

Question 17

Which type of fire can be put out with water?
A. Grease
B. Paper
C. Chemical
D. Electrical

Answer 17

B. Paper

Question 18

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

Answer 18

B. protect the client from injury.

Question 19

The equipment you need for oral care of an unconscious client includes
A. toothbrush.
B. toothpaste.
C. toothette/mouth swab.
D. all of the above.

Answer 19

C. toothette/mouth swab.

Question 20

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

Answer 20

A. 4

Question 21

When caring for a client who uses a protective device (restraint), the nurse aide SHOULD
A. assess the client once every hour.
B. ensure the protective device is tight.
C. check the client’s body alignment.
D. release the protective device once per shift.

Answer 21

C. check the client’s body alignment.

Question 22

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

Answer 22

B. at the same time of day.

Question 23

Physical restraints are used MOST often
A. at the family’s request.
B. when staff is short.
C. at the roommate’s request.
D. to prevent client injury.

Answer 23

D. to prevent client injury.

Question 24

Which of the following is the most comfortable position for a client with a respiratory problem?
A. Supine
B. Lateral
C. Fowler's
D. Prone

Answer 24

C. Fowler’s

Question 25

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

Answer 25

D. on the client’s weak side.

Question 26

The nurse aide is going to help the client walk from the bed to a chair. What should the nurse aide put on the client’s feet?
A. Rubber-soled slippers or shoes
B. Cloth-soled slippers
C. Nothing
D. Socks or stockings only

Answer 26

A. Rubber-soled slippers or shoes

Question 27

Which of the following is NOT considered a way to restrain a client?
A. Pain management
B. A sedative
C. A hand mitt
D. Lap buddy/tray

Answer 27

A. Pain management

Question 28

The electric shaver that the nurse aide is using to shave a client begins to spark and smoke. What should the nurse aide do FIRST?
A. Use the roommate’s shaver to finish the shave.
B. Unplug the shaver.
C. Finish shaving the client as quickly as possible.
D. Call the nurse in charge.

Answer 28

B. Unplug the shaver.

Question 29

The nurse aide is walking with a client confined to a wheelchair when the facility fire alarm system is activated. The client becomes excited from the noise. The nurse aide SHOULD
A. lock the client’s wheelchair and check the surrounding area for smoke.
B. leave the client to search for help.
C. push the wheelchair out of the hallway and carry the client out of the facility.
D. comfort the client while moving the person to a safe place.

Answer 29

D. comfort the client while moving the person to a safe place.

Question 30

Which of the following best helps reduce pressure on the bony prominences?
A. pillows
B. Flotation mattress
C. Sheepskin
D. Repositioning every shift

Answer 30

B. Flotation mattress

Question 31

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

Answer 31

A. ask another nurse aide to help.

Question 32

The nurse aide is responsible for the following fire prevention measures EXCEPT
A. taking cigarettes and matches away from all clients and visitors.
B. being aware of the locations of fire extinguishers.
C. participating in fire drills.
D. reporting all damaged wiring or sockets in clients’ rooms.

Answer 32

A. taking cigarettes and matches away from all clients and visitors.

Question 33

NPO means
A. Nothing by mouth except water
B. Nothing by mouth
C. Only ice chips in mouth
D. Nothing per ostomy

Answer 33

B. Nothing by mouth

Question 34

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

Answer 34

B. remove the client.

Question 35

Which of the following people provide treatment for persons who have difficulty talking due to disorders such as a stroke or physical defects?
A. Registered nurse
B. Physical therapist
C. Speech therapist
D. Occupational therapist

Answer 35

C. Speech therapist

Question 36

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

Answer 36

B. 30 mL

Question 37

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

Answer 37

D. put in the dirty linen container.

Question 38

When operating a manual bed, the nurse aide should remember to
A. lock the wheels when the cranks are folded.
B. keep the bed in the neutral position.
C. keep the client’s head elevated at all times.
D. fold the cranks under the bed.

Answer 38

D. fold the cranks under the bed.

Question 39

What is the FIRST thing a nurse aide should do when finding an unresponsive client?
A. Start compressions.
B. Call the client's family.
C. Call for help.
D. Close the door.

Answer 39

C. Call for help.

Question 40

The nursing care plan states, “Transfer with mechanical lift.” However, the client is very agitated. To transfer the client, the nurse aide SHOULD
A. get assistance to move the client.
B. lift the client without the mechanical device.
C. place the client in the lift.
D. keep the wheels unlocked so the lift can move with the client.

Answer 40

A. get assistance to move the client.