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Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Final Exam Questions and Answers, Exams of Nursing

A comprehensive set of questions and answers for a certified nursing assistant final exam. it covers a wide range of topics essential for cna practice, including resident care, safety protocols, communication techniques, and ethical considerations. The questions assess knowledge of medical terminology, procedures, and legal aspects of patient care, making it a valuable resource for students preparing for certification.

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Certified Nursing Assistant Final Exam
Questions and Answers (Verified Revised Full Exam)
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What is one important reason why bed linens should remain wrinkle-free
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: To help keep the skin healthy and prevent pressure ulcers
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What is the term for a device that replaces a missing body part
Ans>>: Prosthesis
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Exercises that put each joint through its full arc of motion are called:
Ans>> Range of motion
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Which of the following is the correct way to remove a gown
Ans>>: Unfasten gown at neck and waist and roll the dirty side in while holding gown away
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Questions and Answers (Verified Revised Full Exam)

  1. What is one important reason why bed linens should remain wrinkle-free Ans>>- : To help keep the skin healthy and prevent pressure ulcers
  2. What is the term for a device that replaces a missing body part Ans>>: Prosthesis
  3. Exercises that put each joint through its full arc of motion are called: Ans>> Range of motion
  4. Which of the following is the correct way to remove a gown Ans>>: Unfasten gown at neck and waist and roll the dirty side in while holding gown away from the body.
  1. How many times can disposable gloves be worn before being discarded Ans>>: - One time
  2. To best communicate with a visually impaired resident, the NA should: Ans>> Iden- tify herself when she enters the room
  3. The best way for an NA to provide foot care for a diabetic resident is to: Ans>>Observe the feet regularly for signs of sores or infection
  4. If a resident starts to fall, the best thing an NA can do is to: Ans>>Widen her stance and bring the resident's body close to her
  5. An NA should use friction for at least seconds when washing her hands Ans>> 20
  6. Which of the following is a term for a legal document that designates what kind of care a person wants if he is unable to make that decision himself
  1. Which temperature site is generally considered to be the most accurate Ans>>- : Rectum (rectal)
  2. Which of the following tasks is outside the scope of practice for an NA Ans>>: - Prescribing a new medication
  3. How should the NA respond if a resident tries to give him a gift Ans>>: The NA should refuse the gift but say thank you.
  4. What does the term empathy mean Ans>>: Empathy means being able to identify with the feelings of others.
  5. To monitor a resident's pulse rate, the NA will most commonly check the pulse Ans>> Radial
  6. Slapping, shoving, and rough handling are all considered to be a type of Ans>>: Physical abuse
  1. With which of the following people may an NA share a resident's medical information Ans>>: Resident's doctor
  2. Which of the following sentences is an example of a fact Ans>>: Mr. Gomez ate half of his scrambled egg.
  3. Which is/are the most essential nutrient(s) for life Ans>>: Water
  4. Objective information is: Ans>>Information collected using the senses

Ans>>: While shaving a resident

  1. Which type of toileting equipment is used for elimination for residents who cannot assist with raising their hips onto a regular bedpan Ans>>: Fracture pan
  2. Hypertension is the medical term for: High blood pressure
  3. How often should an ostomy bag be emptied Ans>>: Whenever stool is eliminated
  4. How should an NA work when helping a resident with range of motion exercises Ans>>: egin at the shoulders and work down the body
  5. (n) is the permanent and painful shortening of a muscle or tendon.- : Contracture
  6. Which of the following is used when documenting the amount of fluid a resident drinks Ans>>: Milliliters
  7. How should a fracture pan be positioned Ans>>: With the handle toward the foot of the bed
  8. In order to communicate with a resident who is hearing-impaired, the nursing assistant should: Face the resident directly when speaking
  9. Which of the following is an example of physical abuse Ans>>: Pinching a resident
  10. Joking with a resident's roommate about the resident's incontinence is what type of abuse Ans>>: Psychological abuse
  1. Which of the following statements is true of mental illness Ans>>: Mental illness is a disorder that produces signs and symptoms like any physical disorder.
  2. An appropriate resource for an NA to turn to if he is experiencing stress is: His supervisor
  3. In order for an object to be called clean in a healthcare setting, it must be: Free of pathogens
  4. Which of the following is an example of a whole grain food Ans>>: Whole wheat bread
  5. The serious condition that occurs when a person does not have enough fluid in the body is called: Dehydration
  6. Which of the following is an example of a plant-based protein Ans>>: Refried beans
  7. According to the USDA's MyPlate, most fruit choices should be: Whole fruit
  8. Which of the following statements is true of helping to prevent aspiration during eating Ans>>: The NA should place food in the stronger side of the mouth.
  9. Which of the following is true of Transmission-Based Precautions Ans>>: They are practiced in addition to Standard Precautions.
  10. An example of a physical restraint is: Raised side rails on a bed
  11. What does the abbreviation ADLs stand for Ans>>: Activities of daily living
  12. Which kind of care helps residents restore or improve function after an illness or injury Ans>>: Rehabilitation

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  1. How many ounces of water or other fluids should residents be encouraged to drink each day Ans>>: Response: 64 ounces
  2. The medical term for skin that is blue or gray is: Response: Cyanotic
  3. Which of the following shows the correct conversion of midnight (12:00 a.m.) to military time Ans>>: Response: 2400 hours
  4. The Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (OBRA) requires that nursing assistants complete at least hours of training before being able to work as nursing assistants Ans>> Response: 100
  5. How many ounces are equal to 90 milliliters Ans>>: Response: 3 ounces
  6. Regular inspections performed in facilities to make sure they are following state and federal regulations are called: Response: Surveys
  7. Which of the following is the best way for a nursing assistant to keep residents' health information confidential Ans>>: Response: Store, file, or shred doc- uments according to facility policy
  8. What are typical duties of an ombudsman Ans>>: Response: An ombudsman advocates for residents and helps settle disputes.
  9. Which of the following topics is required by OBRA to be covered during nursing assistant (NA) training Ans>>: Response: Promoting residents' independence
  10. Which of the following behaviors promotes Residents' Rights Ans>>: Response: Encouraging a resident to participate in care planning
  1. Which of the following terms means harming a person physically, mentally, or emotionally by failing to provide needed care Ans>>: Response: Neglect
  2. Which of the following terms means to steal, take advantage of, or improp- erly use the money, property, or other assets of another person Ans>>: Response: Financial abuse
  3. OBRA was passed as a response to: Response: Reports of poor care and abuse in long-term care facilities
  4. Which of the following statements is true of touch Ans>>:
  5. Tuberculosis is: Response: An airborne disease
  6. Which of the following statements is true of diabetes Ans>>: Response: People with diabetes must follow their diet instructions carefully.
  7. The most common form of diabetes is: Response: Type 2 diabetes
  8. HIV can be transmitted by: Response: Blood
  9. The key treatment for malignant tumors of the skin, breast, bladder, colon, rectum, stomach, and muscle is: Response: Surgery
  10. Baseline vital signs are: Response: Initial values that can be compared to future measurements

for eating or dressing Ans>>: Response: Occupational therapist

  1. When encountering a fire, an NA should first: Response: Remove residents from danger
  2. Nursing assistants are not allowed to: Response: Change sterile dressings
  3. A resident often carries a doll with her, treating it like her baby. One day she is wandering around crying that she can't find her baby. The nurse aide should (A) ask the resident where she last had the doll. (B) ask the activity department if they have any other dolls. (C) offer comfort to the resident and help her look for her baby. (D) let the other staff know the resident is very confused and should be watched closely Ans>> C offer comfort to the resident and help her look for her baby.
  4. A nurse aid is asked to change a urinary drainage bag attached to an indwelling urinary catheter. The nurse aid has never done this before.The best response by the nurse aide is to: ask a nurse aid to watch the nurse aid change the bag since it is the first time
  1. Before feeding a resident, which of the following is the best reason to wash the resident's hands Ans>> (A) The resident may still touch his/her mouth or food. (B) It reduces the risk of spreading airborne diseases. (C) It improves resident morale and appetite. (D) The resident needs to keep meal routines Ans>> A The resident may still touch his/her mouth or food.
  2. Which of the following is a job task performed by the nurse aid Ans>> A. Participating in resident care plannning conferences B. Taking a telephone order from a physician C. Giving medications to assigned residents D. Changing sterile wound dressings: A Participating in resident care plannning conferences
  3. Which of the following statements is true about range of motion excersis- es Ans>> A. Done just once a day B. Help prevent strokes and paralysis C. Require at least 10 reps of each excersise D. Are performed during adls such as bathing or dressing: D Are performed during adls such as bathing or dressing
  4. While the nurse aide tries to dress a resident who is confused, the resident

A. helping the resident through the stages of grief B. providing for the residents comfort C. keeping the residents routine, such as for bathing D. Giving the resident a lot of quiet time: B

  1. While giving a bedbath, the nurse aide hears the alarm from a nearby door suddenly go off. The nurse aide should (A) wait a few minutes to see if the alarm stops. (B) report the alarm to the charge nurse immediately. (C) make the resident being bathed safe and go check the door right away. (D) stop the bedbath and go check on the location of all assigned residents Ans>> C
  2. Gloves should be worn for which of the following procedures Ans>> (A) Emptying a urinary drainage bag (B) Brushing a resident's hair (C) Ambulating a resident (D) Feeding a resident: A
  3. When walking a resident, a gait or transfer belt is often (A) worn around the nurse aide's waist for back support. (B) used to keep the resident positioned properly in the wheelchair. (C) used to help stand the resident, and then removed before walking. (D) put around the resident's waist to provide a way to hold onto the resident.-

: D

  1. Which of the following statements is true about residents who are re- strained Ans>> A. They are at a greater risk for developing pressure sores B. They are at a lower risk for developing pnemonia C. Their posture and alignment are improved D. They are not at risk for falling: A
  2. A resident had diabetes.Which of the following is a common sign of a low bloodsugar Ans>> A. fever B. Shakiness C. Thirst D. Vomiting: B. Shakiness
  3. When providing foot care to a resident it is important for the nurse aide to A. remove calluses and corns.
  1. When a resident refuses a bedbath, the nurse aide should (A) offer the resident a bribe. (B) wait awhile and then ask the resident again. (C) remind the resident that people who smell don't have friends. (D) tell the resident that nursing home policy requires daily bathing Ans>> B
  2. When a resident is combative and trying to hit the nurse aide, it is important for the nurse aide to (A) show the resident that the nurse aide is in control. (B) call for help to make sure there are witnesses. (C) explain that if the resident is not calm a restraint may be applied. (D) step back to protect self from harm while speaking in a calm manner Ans>> D
  3. During lunch in the dining room, a resident begins yelling and throws a spoon at the nurse aide. The best response by the nurse aide is to

(A) remain calm and ask what is upsetting the resident. (B) begin removing all the other residents from the dining room. (C) scold the resident and ask the resident to leave the dining room immedi- ately. (D) remove the resident's plate, fork, knife, and cup so there is nothing else to throw Ans>> A

  1. Which of the following questions asked to the resident is most likely to encourage conversation Ans>> A. Are you feeling tired Ans>> B. Do you want to wear this outfit C. What are your favorite foods Ans>> D. Is the water warm: C.
  2. When trying to communicate with a resident who speaks a different language than the nurse aide, the nurse aide should (A) use pictures and gestures. (B) face the resident and speak softly when talking. (C) repeat words often if the resident does not understand. (D) assume when the resident nods his/her head that the message is under- stood Ans>> A
  3. While walking down the hall, a nurse aide looks into a resident's room and sees another nurse aide hitting a resident. The nurse aide is expected to