CNA Training Practice Test

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• In which healthcare setting does a nursing assistant likely work?
• What is the term for a device that replaces a missing body part?
• Which department oversees the state's nursing assistant registry?
• Ideally speaking, how many pages long should a résumé be?
• The OBRA standard requires a minimum of how many training hours for nurse assistants?
• One reason that the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) was created is to
• Restraints should be used only with what authorization?
• OBRA's required training hours for CNAs equal at least how many hours?
• According to OBRA, nursing assistants must complete at least how many training hours before starting work?
• Which statement is correct about honoring advance directives?
• What position is described as lying on the stomach with arms at the sides?
• A resident who has her head and shoulders elevated in a semisitting position (45 to 60 degrees) is in which position?
• In which phase of the heartbeat does the heart primarily fill with blood?
• As required by OBRA, the minimum hours of training needed to work as a nursing assistant is?
• To protect a resident's privacy and dignity during care, you should
• Which of the following blood pressure readings should be reported to the nurse?
• Which practice helps prevent pressure ulcers in immobile residents?
• Which of the following is true of incident reports?
• A decubitus ulcer is a ____.
• Which type of residents may have an order for thickened liquids?
• If a resident suddenly becomes short of breath, you should
• Which statement about advance directives is true?
• The abbreviation TPN stands for which?
• Which of the following is an example of objective information?
• What should be verified about the transfer belt fit before use?
• Which is the reason to keep the Foley bag below the bladder?
• Which statement correctly identifies the Gastrointestinal system?
• Which of the following is a physiological need?
• Which components are included in the F.A.S.T. stroke assessment?
• OBRA requires CNAs to complete at least how many hours of training prior to employment?
• Before employment as a nursing assistant under OBRA, a trainee must complete at least how many training hours?
• Which of the following rates of respiration should be reported immediately to a nurse?
• In autoimmune illnesses such as rheumatoid arthritis, the body's which system is involved?
• A slipknot is used when securing a restraint so that
• Which nonverbal action best communicates that a nursing assistant respects a resident?
• Which action would be least helpful when caring for a confused resident?
• Which statement is an example of constructive feedback?
• What is hemiparesis?
• If a resident's private information could be overheard in a shared room, what should the NA do to protect the resident's privacy?
• The normal respiration rate for adults falls within which range?
• Observing meal plates after meals helps identify changes in what aspect of the resident?
• RACE is an acronym for a safety rule. What does it stand for?
• Which statement about incident reporting is true?
• Which body system includes the stomach and intestines?
• For which common difficult behavior of Alzheimer's disease is redirecting the resident's attention helpful?
• When giving a backrub, the nurse aide should
• What is the OBRA mandated minimum training hours for a nursing assistant?
• Which statement about preventing falls is true?
• Residents with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) have trouble with which function?
• What does an abduction pillow do?
• In an emergency situation, what does it mean to 'assess the victim'?
• What is the position called when the head and shoulders are elevated in a semisitting posture of about 45 to 60 degrees?
• Which action best demonstrates respectful communication with a resident?
• Which of these is a form of involuntary seclusion?
• What is the correct way to handle bed linens before washing?
• An NA can respond to sundowning by?
• If a family member makes a rude comment about a resident's appearance, which action is most appropriate?
• Which breathing pattern is associated with approaching death?
• The OBRA regulation requires that CNA trainees complete a minimum of how many training hours before they can work?
• What is one way a nursing assistant can promote a resident's independence?
• To help prevent aspiration, residents should be in which position during meals?
• Which behavior would best demonstrate professional body language during conflict resolution?
• What does the stroke assessment acronym 'F.A.S.T.' stand for?
• When bath water temperature is tested for a resident who cannot read the thermometer, what is the best practice?
• Which term describes the alternated slow and rapid shallow breathing that may indicate approaching death?
• The term scope of practice refers to
• Which sense is not used to make observations?
• Which action is appropriate when caring for a resident who is confused?
• What is the proper term for brittle bone?
• Which statement best describes palliative care?
• Which statement correctly reflects a nursing assistant's role in restorative care?
• Which temperature site is used to measure a rectal temperature?
• Which statement is an example of objective data about a resident's condition?
• Which statement about the draw sheet is true?
• What are the first two actions to take when approaching an emergency?
• Which of the following needs are listed in correct order according to Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs?
• What is one function of the chain of command?
• Regular inspections performed in facilities to ensure compliance with state and federal regulations are called what?
• Forcing a resident to do something against their will is which term?
• Continuing education hours for CNAs are required annually.
• Which of the following Is a correct measurement of urinary output?
• In restorative care, which finding should be reported to the nurse?
• Which action constitutes involuntary seclusion?
• What does palliative care involve?
• Which thermometer provides the fastest reading?
• Which is a normal change of the aging gastrointestinal system?
• The most common pulse site used for measuring pulse rate is the radial pulse.
• When assisting a resident with dementia to eat, the NA should
• The phase when the heart is at rest is called ___.
• Respiration consists of which processes?
• Which statement describes the minimum frequency of oral care?
• At what angle should residents be positioned for eating?
• Which shows the correct conversion of 9:00 p.m. to military time?
• Which thermometer measures temperature from the ear?
• Which is an example of a psychosocial need?
• Osteoporosis causes which of the following?
• How many bones are in the adult human body?
• Which statement best describes the purpose OBRA was enacted?
• Which statement about the importance of a job description is correct?
• Which of the following demonstrates a barrier to communication?
• If a newly admitted resident asks to be called by a different name, what should the NA do?
• During a fall, what is the recommended action for staff to minimize injury?
• When language is a barrier, which approach is most appropriate?
• To protect staff and residents from infection by using protective equipment and hygiene, including handwashing is an example of which concept?
• How should an NA address a newly admitted resident?
• What position should a resident be in to receive an enema?
• To refer to a resident's weakened side when assisting with dressing, which term is appropriate?
• Which statement about properly positioning a standard bedpan is true?
• Which statement about reporting falls is true?
• Which is a tip regarding appropriate body language when resolving conflict?
• What best describes Medicaid?
• How many hours of in-service education does OBRA require for nursing assistants every year?
• What urine observation should the nursing assistant report as abnormal?
• After cleaning dentures, where should they be stored?
• Which of the following is one of the body's systems?
• OBRA sets the minimum training hours for CNAs at which value?
• Which statement about osteoporosis is true?
• Which statement about Alzheimer's disease is true?
• What is the medical term for a heart attack?
• Which of the following preferences may be attributed to a resident's cultural background?
• Oral care should be performed at least how many times per day?
• How should you handle contaminated laundry?
• Where are the bronchioles located?
• When turning a resident toward herself, the NA should
• How many times should each range of motion exercise be performed for each body part?
• With whom would it be appropriate for an NA to discuss her work-related stress?
• Which term describes when a resident with dementia leaves a safe location unsupervised?
• Dangling means which position?
• Which healthcare setting is generally for people who will die in six months or less?
• Threatening to harm a resident if he tells another caregiver about a problem is an example of which type of abuse?
• What term describes the rate at which the heart beats per minute?
• What does NPO stand for in medical orders?
• Which action demonstrates proper hand hygiene in healthcare settings?
• What is the first step a nursing assistant should take when cleaning up a spill?
• A healthcare-associated infection (HAI) is
• Which device is used to raise the hips onto a bedpan when a resident cannot assist?
• How often should bedbound residents be repositioned to prevent pressure injuries?
• OBRA mandates a minimum of how many training hours for certified nursing assistants?
• Which of the following statements regarding different temperature sites is correct?
• Which of the following is an example of a nursing assistant providing holistic care?
• Ignorance of harassment by a coworker is an example of which misconduct?
• Which symptom of depression should be reported?
• Which option correctly reflects a resident's right to decide about their care?
• The federal government requires that NAs have ___ hours of continuing education each year.
• Which of the following is an example of an ADL?
• To put out a fire, where should the fire extinguisher be aimed at?
• Which sense may still be preserved in unconscious residents?
• Which of the following would be less appropriate to say to a potential employer when interviewing for a job?
• Which of the following is a physiological need?
• Which option reflects the OBRA mandated training hours for nursing assistants before employment?
• When a fire is discovered, what is the first priority action?
• What kind of abuse is described when a family member shouts at a resident about her drooping face?
• Which temperature site is generally considered least accurate for core body temperature?
• Which of the following is true of converting from standard to military time?
• When feeding a client, it is important to wipe/wash their hands to ___
• A resident has purchased a special gift for her nursing assistant. What would be the best response by the nursing assistant?
• Holistic care focuses on which aspects of a person?
• Which minimum hour requirement is specified by OBRA for CNA training?
• Which of the following is one reason a job description is important?
• The sex glands in males and females are called what?
• The best response an NA can give to hostile criticism is
• What position is described as lying on the left side with the upper knee flexed and raised toward the chest?
• Which statement about a resident's rights regarding personal possessions is true?
• Which of the following is an example of the nursing assistant acting unprofessionally?
• When should a resident's vomit be shown to a nurse before being discarded?
• What is the normal adult respiration rate range?
• You enter a resident's room and see a trash can on fire. What should you do first?
• OSHA rules require all health care workers to be offered immunization against which?
• Why is it important to have the resident test the water before he bathes or showers?
• In OBRA guidelines, the minimum training hours for a nursing assistant before the job is how many?
• During the discharge of a resident, when does a facility's responsibility for that resident officially end?
• Which description best defines holistic care?
• Which temperature site is considered to be the most accurate?
• HAI stands for infection acquired in a healthcare setting.
• In restorative care, when a resident experiences a setback, the NA should:
• What is the wasting of a muscle called?
• Which statement best describes the proper content of an incident report?
• Which of the following is true of a transfer belt?
• You observe a co-worker sexually harassing a resident and choose to ignore it. This is an example of which?
• What is a recommended action for a candidate to take before attending an interview?
• A resident's personal possessions should not be taken or used without permission. Which statement supports this principle?
• ________ is the special care that focuses on the dignity and comfort of a dying person.
• Swelling Is caused by excess fluid in the body called ____.
• What is the proper order to don personal protective equipment (PPE)?
• When using a transfer belt, the NA should place it?
• Tuberculosis may be transmitted by which method?
• An NA should reposition immobile residents at least every how many hours?
• Eight ounces are equal to ______ milliliters.
• How often should residents in wheelchairs be repositioned to maintain comfort and circulation?
• Stage 1 pressure injury is characterized by
• If a resident starts to fall, the best thing an NA can do is to?
• Which is the most common cause of dementia in older adults?
• Under OBRA, what is the minimum number of training hours required before a person can work as a nursing assistant?
• Development in children from 6 to 10 years old centers on cognitive development. Cognitive development means which of the following?
• In a facility's chain of command, to whom does the charge nurse report?
• Which of the following blood pressures falls within the normal range?
• For resident falls, which statement is true?
• Which of the following statements is true of job applications?
• What term describes bone loss that increases fracture risk in older adults?
• When should gloves be worn?
• Which change is a normal aging change of the gastrointestinal system?
• Under OBRA, the minimum number of training hours required for nurse aides is what?
• A resident with a head or spinal cord injury should be repositioned at least every ___ hours.
• Which type of urinary catheter remains inside a person for a period of time?
• Which of the following are considered forms of identification?
• A resident lying on her stomach with her arms at her sides is in which position?
• Which example illustrates the defense mechanism displacement?
• Which of the following is a condition that increases the risk of pressure injuries?
• In the RACE fire-safety protocol, what is the second action?
• During oral care for an unconscious resident, which practice helps prevent aspiration?
• In proper body mechanics, which statement is true?
• Tuberculosis may be transmitted by coughing. Which option best reflects this fact?
• Which of the following is a warning sign that should be reported about a resident's mental health?
• When dressing a resident with unilateral weakness, which side should be dressed first?
• Which direction is correct when cleaning the perineal area?
• Residents receiving an enema are usually placed ____.
• The resident's PHI may be shared with which of the following?
• Which urine characteristic should be reported as abnormal?
• Delirium can be caused by which of the following conditions?
• What must you do if you see a spill on the floor at the nursing facility you work at?
• The Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (OBRA) sets minimum standards for which of the following?
• An example of an NA following Standard Precautions is
• Which term describes swelling due to excess fluid in the body?
• Which statement is most appropriate when handling hostile criticism during a conversation with a supervisor?
• Which of the following are helpful communication tools for residents with a hearing impairment?
• Which body system function helps regulate body temperature?
• Which statement about grief is true?
• Which statement about dentures is true?
• When is it acceptable for a nursing assistant to share his religious beliefs with a resident?
• The normal pulse rate for adults is?
• After assisting a resident with their bedpan, what Is the first thing you should do?
• Which practice best prevents infection during resident care?
• For enema administration, which side is typically used?
• An overbed table is used for what?
• Which of the following is an example of a psychosocial need?
• Which blood pressure reading is outside the normal range?
• Which of the following is a function of the circulatory system?
• What is a scald?
• When assisting a resident with a hip replacement to get dressed, which side should the NA start with?
• What is the normal oral temperature range?
• When a nursing assistant is performing a procedure on a resident, what should they do?
• Which statement about body mechanics is true?
• Which statement is true of assisted living?
• Which of the following statements regarding different temperature sites is correct?
• To address sundowning, which practice is recommended?
• What is a draw sheet?
• The Sims' position is best described as lying on the left side with the upper knee flexed toward the chest. Which option below correctly describes this position?
• Which action is NOT consistent with Standard Precautions?
• Which term means harming a person physically, mentally, or emotionally by failing to provide needed care?
• Why should an NA always identify a resident by name?
• OBRA was passed to ___.
• A resident who is lying on her left side with her upper knee flexed and raised toward the chest is in which position?
• Which statement is true about Alzheimer's disease?
• In the proper order to don PPE, which item is put on last?
• Why is it important for NAs to observe plates and meal trays when residents have finished eating?
• What is the most appropriate boundary practice for nursing assistants regarding gifts from residents?
• What is the term for the person assigned by law to be the legal advocate for residents?
• Which term describes taking air into the lungs?
• Which system is primarily responsible for carrying blood to the cells?
• When washing hands, how long should friction be applied?
• A resident who is lying on either her left or her right side is in which position?
• If a resident is being transferred from bed into a wheelchair, where should the wheelchair be placed?
• High blood pressure is defined as a consistent measurement of 130/80 or higher. Which option reflects this statement?
• For whom are nursing assistants responsible?
• Which of the following is a typical task that an NA performs?
• Which of the following is included in the Client's Bill of Rights?
• To convert ounces to milliliters, you should multiply by which number?
• A resident who is lying flat on his back with his head and shoulders supported by a pillow is in which position?
• Which approach best promotes independence and dignity during grooming?
• What is the term for high blood pressure?
• What does the term scope of practice refer to?
• In autoimmune illnesses, which body system attacks normal tissue?
• Which device is used for residents who cannot assist to raise their hips onto a bedpan?
• Why is safety a concern for residents who are confused?
• One way that COVID-19 is transmitted is through which of the following?
• TPN refers to which nutrition method?
• Activities of daily living (ADLs) include which of the following?
• Which catheter type is designed to remain inside the body for an extended period?
• What are the sex glands called that produce reproductive cells?
• Dangling means which position?
• What does the abbreviation NPO mean?
• Which statement is part of The Dying Person's Bill of Rights?
• Which term describes end-of-life care that emphasizes comfort and dignity?
• Which statement is true of references?
• Which department often maintains a state's nursing assistant registry?
• Which observation about restorative care should be reported to the nurse?
• What should a nursing assistant do when a resident with dementia uses verbally abusive language?
• What is the most common cause of dementia in the elderly?
• When bathing a resident, which practice should the NA follow?
• If a resident with dementia becomes upset when routines change, the NA should
• What is true about delirium?
• The legal term for being held responsible for providing care according to an accepted standard is which?
• Which is the most empathetic response a nursing assistant can give to a new resident who is depressed about no longer having a job?
• Which of the following describes proper behavior when a resident asks for help?
• Which statement is true when dressing a resident with weakness on one side?
• One way to help a visually impaired resident navigate is to describe positions using an imaginary clock.
• The foley bag should be kept lower than the resident's bladder so that ___
• Before weighing a resident, the scale should be balanced at which setting?
• What should be done with bed linens?
• Which area is at a higher risk of skin breakdown?
• Nursing assistants are responsible for which group?
• Which statement describes the correct practice for using proper body mechanics when lifting?
• When filling out a job application, which practice is appropriate for questions that do not apply to you?
• Which of the following is true when selecting references for a CNA job?
• Which of the following tasks is outside the scope of practice for a nursing assistant?
• Which of the following is a common symptom in the early stages of Alzheimer's disease?
• When atrophy occurs, what happens to the muscle?
• Which shows the correct conversion of 0530 to regular time?
• Restraints may be used only under which condition?
• When using a transfer belt, which placement is correct?
• Why might an employer perform a criminal background check on newly hired nursing assistants?
• If a resident asks for medical advice, the nursing assistant should