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CNA 2025 EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
Which of the following is the BEST way to prevent the spreading of germs? - ANSWER hand washing before and after patient care
Which of the following is an example of subjective information? - ANSWER the patient's pain level is 7/
You need to use a hoyer lift to transfer a patient. The patient is a two-assist. You're in a hurry. You bring the hoyer lift into the room and the resident asks, "Are you going to get someone to help you?" What should you tell the patient? - ANSWER yes, I will get another CNA to help. your safety comes first.
You have a patient that is on a bowel regimen but he has not had a bowel movement in 4 days. What is your next step? - ANSWER report this to the charge nurse
You have a patient on strict dysphagia precautions. The cafeteria sent her up a lunch tray. What item would you question if it arrived on the patient's tray? - ANSWER regular orange juice
The patient is lying in the supine position. In what position is the patient's bed? - ANSWER flat
What is one reason why performing post-mortem care is essential? - ANSWER post mortem care is crucial in maintaining the dignity and respect of the patient
You are assisting a resident with ambulation. This patient uses a cane for ambulation. How should you assist this patient? - ANSWER stand on the patients weaker side
The Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) understands that volunteering in the community, joining a senior citizen group, and exploring new hobbies and interests can help make the elder person's life more fulfilling. These activities can do what for the resident's outlook? - ANSWER Give a sense of purpose
You are caring for a patient that tells you, "I overheard the nurse telling my roommate that my roommate has cancer. Is he going to be okay? What type of cancer is it?" You know that you should - ANSWER Explain to your patient that his roommate's health is confidential and that you are therefore unable to share any information.
Which of the following happens when a patient has a stroke? - ANSWER the patient may have drooping of one side of the face
Which of these are important for the care of a diabetic patient? - ANSWER keep his feet dry and warm with dry, clean socks
A resident is hitting and kicking you while you and another CNA are trying to provide care. What should you do? - ANSWER ask the second CNA to get the nurse
You are providing education to a female resident about proper perineal care to promote self care. You explain to your patient that it is important to wipe from the front to the back to prevent bacteria from spreading from the rectum to the what? - ANSWER urinary meatus
The CNA measures the blood pressure of a client to be 200/ 180. The client is not in distress. What should the CNA do next? - ANSWER Ensure the blood pressure cuff used is the correct size and repeat the measurement
Which of the following interventions should the CNA use to promote skin integrity? - ANSWER Pad bony prominences when in bed
The care plan for a client indicates they should be repositioned every two hours when in bed. Which of the following is the rationale for this nursing intervention? - ANSWER prevent skin breakdown
You have an infant that you are caring for on your unit. What is the MOST accurate way to retrieve a temperature on this patient? - ANSWER rectally
If asked to sign a resident's will, the CNA should: - ANSWER decline and notify the nurse
You are performing CPR with a second rescuer available to you. You are performing chest compressions. The second rescuer is giving oxygen via bag and mask. At what rate should CPR be performed? - ANSWER 30:
You have a resident that has specific religious beliefs and has asked the kitchen to not send certain items on her tray. Upon delivering her tray the resident tells you that she cannot eat this tray because of her religious beliefs. As the CNA, what is your next step? - ANSWER Take the tray out, contact the nurse in charge, and assure her that you will be back shortly with a tray that fits her religious beliefs.
You are turning a patient during your rounds. What is the best way to ensure you do not pull the Foley catheter out? - ANSWER Ensure that the catheter is secured to the inner thigh
The patient that is bed bound is at risk for which of the following? - ANSWER atrophy
Upon finding some unlabeled pills in a nightstand, the CNA should - ANSWER Notify the nurse
immediately.
When a resident is acting out or having behavioral disturbances, the Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) is aware of what action should be taken first? - ANSWER Provide for patient and staff safety
You assess your patient and he has a fever of 102.1, HR 101, RR 22. The patient appears sweaty. He most likely has what? - ANSWER an infection
You are performing CPR on an adult patient. At what rate should you use to properly provide CPR? - ANSWER 100-120 compressions per minute
What is the proper measurement for measuring bodily fluids? - ANSWER milliliters
A resident wants a copy of their medical records. The CNA should - ANSWER Provide the record release forms and advise the supervisor.
You as the CNA see a nurse give a patient milk, which the patient is allergic to. This nurse has been made aware of the patient's allergy multiple times and has been asked to stop giving the patient milk on several occasions. What is your next step? - ANSWER telling your nursing supervisor
Which is the BEST way to take an apical pulse? - ANSWER To the left of the sternum at the 5th intercostal space at the midclavicular line
Two unmarried residents are cuddling in a common area. The CNA should: - ANSWER Allow them to enjoy each other's company.
A CNA is asked by another CNA to help get a resident up from the floor but is not told what happened. The CNA should: - ANSWER Help the other CNA report the event to a supervisor.
You have a resident on day shift that is refusing a shower. He has not had a shower in 3 days. How would you respond to this resident? - ANSWER Explain to him that it is his right to not take a shower and that you can try again tomorrow.
A patient is experiencing dark stools. Which of the following conditions is the patient likely experiencing? - ANSWER GI bleed
You are using a pulse oximeter on a patient. You know a pulse oximeter is used to measure what? - ANSWER The amount of O2 in the patient's blood
You have a 75 year old patient that has multiple bruises in different stages of healing to the torso, arms, and back. What is the next step you should take? - ANSWER Report possible abuse to the abuse hotline/ adult protective services
A resident's room is sloppy and the resident won't tidy up. The CNA should: - ANSWER Let the resident know that some of the things are a safety hazard and help them relocate the items.
One of the residents gets confused at night and wanders into other residents' rooms. The CNA should - ANSWER Provide companionship and supervise the residents movements.
The Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) is aware of the importance of meeting the elderly resident's emotional needs. This can be accomplished by regularly checking on the resident, keeping the call light within reach, and modifications of equipment and use of devices to prevent falls. All of these measures meet what emotional need of the elder? - ANSWER safety and security
You are providing perineal care to a resident when a second CNA barges into the room without knocking. What would you say to the CNA? - ANSWER "I am providing care to this resident, please be sure to knock for the resident's privacy when entering the room."
Which of the following would the CNA anticipate participating in as part of client care during the shift assignment? - ANSWER assisting with bathing
