50 QUESTION CNA PRACTICE EXAM QUESTIONS

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50 QUESTION CNA PRACTICE EXAM QUESTIONS

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-Guarantee passing score -50 Questions and Answers -format set of multiple-choice -Expert-Verified Explanation Question 1: In the chain of infection link, the ____ describes the person who could become infected.

• mode of transmission
• portal of exit
• susceptible host
• causative agent

Answer:

• susceptible host

Question 2: To measure the height for the resident who cannot get out bed and who lays flat,

the Nurse Aide will :

• position resident supine and measure from top of head to bottom of feet.
• position resident lateral and measure from top of heat to bottom of feet.
• measure along the curves of the spine.
• use the mechanical lift to position resident on the standing scale.

Answer:

• position resident supine and measure from top of head to bottom of feet.

Question 3: The resident asks the nurse aide to view the facility's survey results. The best

response by the nurse aide is:

• "You don't need to look at that right now."
• "Why do you want to see that? You won't understand what you're reading."
• "Those results can be seen after you sign a release to view them."
• "Do you have a specific question I can answer for you?"

Answer:

• "Do you have a specific question I can answer for you?"

Question 4: Which statement is an example of subjective information?

• "There's a red rash to the resident's left upper arm."
• "The resident's breath smells like alcohol."
• "The resident's heart rate is 88 beats per minute.
• "The resident complains of nausea."

Answer:

• "The resident complains of nausea."

Question 5: Which vital sign is affected by the resident's hypertension?

• Blood pressure
• Pulse rate
• Respiratory rate
• Temperature

Answer:

• Blood pressure

Question 6: Which vital sign should be reported to the licensed nurse immediately?

• Blood pressure 138/88 mmHg
• Respiratory rate 28 breaths per minute
• Oral temperature 99.1 F
• Pulse rate 99 bpm

Answer:

• Respiratory rate 28 breaths per minute

Question 7: The nurse aide is allowed to perform which action?

• Pause an alarming IV pump.
• Rub medicated ointment on the resident's skin.
• Remove a nasogastric tube.
• Observe the resident for signs of infection.

Answer:

• Observe the resident for signs of infection.

Question 8: Which position is best for the resident who has difficulty breathing?

• Fowler's
• supine
• lateral
• None of the above
• All of the above

Answer:

• Fowler's

Question 9: Turing the resident without disturbing body alignment is known as:

• logrolling
• transferring
• ambulation
• pivoting

Answer:

• logrolling

Question 10: When caring for the resident with C-diff, the nurse aide should remember to:

• use sanitizing gel to hand hygiene before and after resident contact.
• use airborne precautions before entering the resident's room.
• only use standard precautions when caring for the resident.
• hand hygiene using soap and water.

Answer:

• hand hygiene using soap and water.

Question 11: The best way to prevent the spread of infection is:

• following precaution guidelines.
• performing hand hygiene.
• using standard precautions.
• wearing gloves.

Answer:

• performing hand hygiene.

Question 12: The resident was recently found to have pediculosis. This will require _____ precautions.

• airborne
• contact