CNA Practice Exam

Questions and Answers


  1. What is the term used to take place of a missing body part?
    A.
    Pronation

B.
Abduction

C.
External rotation

D.
Prosthesis

Correct Answer
D. Prosthesis


  1. When the client has a left sided weakness, which part of the sweater is put on first?
    A.
    Both sleeves

B.
Left sleeves

C.
Clients choice

D.
Right sleeve

Correct Answer
B. Left sleeves


  1. Its appropriate for the nurses aide to share information regarding a clients status with:
    A.
    Anyone the nurse aide sees fit

B.
The clients family members

C.
The clients roommates

D.
The staff on the next shift

Correct Answer
D. The staff on the next shift


  1. When helping a client who is recovering from a stroke to walk, the nurse aide should assist:
    A.
    On the clients strong side

B.
On the clients weak side

C.
From behind the client

D.
With a wheelchair

Correct Answer
B. On the clients weak side


  1. The nurse aide is caring for a client that is agitated.The Nurse aide SHOULD:
    A.
    Speak loudly so the client can hear the instructions

B.
Ask to reassign the care of the client

C.
Talk in a slow,calm,reassuring manner

D.
Tell the client to be quiet

Correct Answer
C. Talk in a slow,calm,reassuring manner


  1. The purpose for padding side rails on the clients bed is to:
    A.
    Use them as restraints

B.
Have a place to connect the call signal

C.
Protect the client from injury

D.
Keep the client warm

Correct Answer
C. Protect the client from injury


  1. Exercises that move each muscle and joint are called:
    A.
    Adduction

B.
Range of motion

C.
Abduction

D.
Rotation

Correct Answer
B. Range of motion


  1. How can a nurse aid BEST best help a client who is accepting a loss?
    A.
    Leave the client alone

B.
Convience the client to accept the loss

C.
Encourage the client to talk

D.
Discourage individual activity

Correct Answer
C. Encourage the client to talk


  1. The Heimlech manuever (abdominal thrust) is used for a client who:
    A.
    A bloody nose

B.
A blocked airway

C.
Fallen out of bed

D.
Impaired eyesight

Correct Answer
B. A blocked airway


  1. 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 loudly

C.
Avoid eye contact

D.
Write out information

Correct Answer
D. Write out information


  1. The nurse aide is asked by a confused client what day it is, the nurse aide should :
    A.
    Explain that memory loss natural and the date is not important

B.
Ignore the request

C.
Point to the date on the calender and say the date

D.
Provide the date and test the date later

Correct Answer
C. Point to the date on the calender and say the date


  1. To avoid pulling the catheter when turning the male client, the catheter tube should be taped to :
    A.
    Bed sheet

B.
Upper thigh

C.
Bed frame

D.
Hip

Correct Answer
B. Upper thigh


  1. A nurse aide can assist a client with spritual needs by:
    A.
    Taking clients to the nurse aides church

B.
Allowing clients to talk about their beliefs

C.
Avoiding any religious discussions

D.
Talking about the nurse aide own beliefs

Correct Answer
B. Allowing clients to talk about their beliefs


  1. A nurse aide Should wear gloves when:
    A.
    Feeding a client

B.
Doing peri-care

C.
Giving a back rub

D.
Doing range of motion

Correct Answer
B. Doing peri-care


  1. When getting a client dressed the nurse aide SHOULD:
    A.
    Get the first clothes that 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

Correct Answer
B. Give the client a choice of what to wear

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