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CNA KNOWLEDGE TEST

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-Guarantee passing score -56 Questions and Answers -format set of multiple-choice -Expert-Verified Explanation Question 1: When dressing a resident who has left sided weakness with an IV in the right

hand, you should:

• dress both arms at once
• dress the left side first
• dress the right side first
• put on the resident's pants first

Answer:

• dress the right side first

Question 2: When nursing assistants find equipment in need of repair, they should:

• throw it away
• fix it themselves
• continue to use the item
• report it to the appropriate personnel

Answer:

• report it to the appropriate personnel

Question 3: A nursing assistant must wear gloves when:

• feeding a resident
• doing peri-care
• giving a back rub
• doing range of motion

Answer:

• doing peri-care

Question 4: What drug, that is used to fight infection, have we abused:

• Hypertensives
• Antispasmodics
• Antibiotics
• Anti-inflammatories

Answer:

• Antibiotics

Question 5: The leading cause of injury to the elderly is:

• Choking
• Burns
• Falls
• Poisoning

Answer:

• Falls

Question 6: A resident has a nasogastric (NG) tube, this tube is inserted through the nose into

the:

• small bowel
• stomach
• small intestine
• esophagus

Answer:

• stomach

Question 7: Before transferring a resident from her bed to a wheelchair you should:

• Position the wheelchair away from the bed
• Lower the root rests
• Lock the wheelchair brakes
• Be sure she has a restraint in place

Answer:

• Lock the wheelchair brakes

Question 8: When bathing a resident who has fragile and dry skin, the nursing assistant must

remember to:

• use only cool water and soap
• scrub the resident daily
• do not bathe bony prominences
• pat the resident dry and apply lotion

Answer:

• pat the resident dry and apply lotion

Question 9: You are assigned to care for a new resident. You are not sure what to call her. You

should introduce yourself then:

• call her by her first name
• call her "dear" or "honey" to be friendly
• ask her by what name she would like to be called
• ask a family member what name to call him/her

Answer:

• ask her by what name she would like to be called

Question 10: Guided Imagery:

• encourages participation in enjoyed activities that distract from pain
• is a technique using words and music to promote relaxation
• is a technique that includes mediation and deep breathing
• encourages the use of head and cool application to promote pain relief and comfort

Answer:

• is a technique using words and music to promote relaxation

Question 11: A resident with Alzheimer's disease is yelling in the middle of the hallway. The

nursing assistant should:

• reassure the resident in a calm voice
• use a loud voice so the resident can hear
• explain to the resident he is disturbing others
• place the resident in a time out

Answer:

• reassure the resident in a calm voice