CNA : STATE BOARD SAMPLE TEST QUESTIONS

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CNA : STATE BOARD SAMPLE TEST QUESTIONS

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-Guarantee passing score -100 Questions and Answers -format set of multiple-choice -Expert-Verified Explanation Question 1: Which of the following options is NOT considered verbal communication?

• speaking clearly
• asking open-ended questions
• avoiding eye contact
• clarifying what you heard

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avoiding eye contact Question 2: Which of the following options is NOT considered nonverbal communication?

• Smiling at the patient's joke
• Rolling your eyes at the patient's inabilities
• Congratulating a patient on their success
• Giving a patient a hug

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Congratulating a patient on their success Question 3: Which of the following options is the primary cause of death for individuals who are 85 years or older?

• injuries related to falling
• cancer
• strokes
• hypertension

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injuries related to falling Question 4: When applying a mitt restraint on a patient, you should ensure:

• That the patient's fingers are not free to move
• That the patient can slightly flex his or her fingers
• That the patient's fingers are completely restrained
• That the patient's arm is free to move

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That the patient can slightly flex his or her fingers Question 5: Which of the following statements is TRUE in regards to providing perineal care to a female patient?

• Begin washing the genital area at the perineum
• Use a soap-free washcloth to wash the genital area
• Wash the genital area from back to front
• Rinse the genital area with a fresh washcloth

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Rinse the genital area with a fresh washcloth Question 6: Which of the following locations is the appropriate location to store a patient's bedpan?

• On the patient's overbed table
• Under the patient's bed on the floor
• On top of the patient's bedside table
• In the bottom drawer of the patient's bedside table

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In the bottom drawer of the patient's bedside table Question 7: One of your patients is blind and it is your responsibility to assist with feeding her

lunch. While feeding the patient you should do all of the following EXCEPT:

• Inform the patient what she will be eating
• Conserve energy by pacing the patient's bites
• Provide liquids for the patient to sip
• Keep silent so the patient can enjoy her meal

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Keep silent so the patient can enjoy her meal

Question 8: You are assigned a hemiplegia patient. Which of the following options BEST describes what the patient's medical condition is?

• The patient has been diagnosed with a blood condition
• The patient's entire right side of his or her body is paralyzed
• The patient has blood clots in his or her lower extremities
• The patient's lower half of his or her body is paralyzed

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The patient's entire right side of his or her body is paralyzed Question 9: Which of the following statements is TRUE in regards to administering a cleansing enema?

• The enema bag should be hung on the IV pole with the tubing at the bottom
• The enema bag should be hung at 24 inches above the bed
• The enema bag should be placed at the same height as the patient's anus
• The enema bag should be secured to the bed frame

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The enema bag should be hung on the IV pole with the tubing at the bottom Question 10: Which of the following options is NOT when you would use a gait belt on a patient?

• When you are moving a patient from a chair to a bed
• When you are moving a patient from the supine position to the Sim's position
• When you are moving a patient from a bed to a wheelchair
• When you are moving a patient from a bed to a stretcher

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When you are moving a patient from the supine position to the Sim's position Question 11: You are asked to take the patient's radial pulse, where on the patient's body would you perform this task?

• neck
• wrist
• apex
• behind the ear

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wrist

Question 12: If a patient wakes up confused, or delirious, this is a sign that indicates:

• The patient is in a great deal of pain
• The patient is receiving too much sleep during the day
• The patient's sugar levels are not in line
• The patient is not getting enough oxygen to the brain

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The patient is not getting enough oxygen to the brain Question 13: Which of the following patients would benefit the MOST from large print reading materials?

• a hearing impaired patient
• a visually impaired patient
• a hyperglycemic patient
• an anemic patient

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a visually impaired patient Question 14: When taking a patient's blood pressure, where should you place the bell of the stethoscope diaphragm?

• Over the cystic artery
• Over the brachial artery
• Over the femoral artery
• Over the fibular artery

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Over the brachial artery Question 15: If you are asked to place a patient in the Sim's position, how will you place them?

• On his or her side with both arms positioned in front of the patient
• On his or her side with the patient's undermost arm positioned at his or her back
• On his or her back with the arms at his or her sides
• Sitting up leaning over his or her overbed table

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On his or her side with the patient's undermost arm positioned at his or her back

Question 16: Which of the following options BEST defines hazardous waste?

• Waste matter that has been contaminated with blood
• Waste matter that has been contaminated with chemical agents
• All waste matter that has the potential to cause infection
• Only waste matter that is identified as hazardous material

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