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Ace your Illinois CNA certification with this complete 2025 practice test pack featuring actual exam-style questions and confirmed correct answers. Designed to reflect the latest state testing standards, this resource covers patient care, safety, communication, infection control, and vital signs. All content is verified and tailored to help you pass confidently on the first try.
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The nurse asks you to ambulate a patient BID during your shift. This means you will ambulate the patient ____ times.
a. Four
b. Three
c. Two
d. One - CORRECT ANSWERS C. two
Sometimes the best response for a nursing assistant is to assure the resident you are listening. Which of these behaviors is the best way to exhibit good listening skills?
A. Speaking about your own experiences on the topic to direct the conversation.
B. Asking questions that direct the conversation further.
C. Talking to the resident while you continue to work.
D. Turning in the residents direction and responding when it is appropriate. - CORRECT ANSWERS D. Turning in the residents direction and responding when it is appropriate.
While emptying the trash in a client's room, you get stuck by a needle that should have been placed in the sharps container. What is the first thing to do?
a. Call your personal physician.
b. Wash the site for several minutes.
c. Fill out an Incident Report.
d. Try to squeeze blood out. - C ORRECT ANSWERS b. Wash the site for several minutes.
Infection control practices that prevent the transmission of disease are called
a. isolation protocols.
b. policies and procedures.
c. standard precautions.
d. hand hygiene mandates. - C ORRECT ANSWERS c. standard precautions.
A resident in your care is frustrated, upset, and raising his voice in complaint. Which of these is the best response to his actions?
b. Remind the resident to let you know when they need to use the bathroom.
c. Start to use an adult diaper to keep clothing and linens clean.
d. Watch for signs of discomfort so you can take the resident to the bathroom. - C ORRECT ANSWERS d. Watch for signs of discomfort so you can take the resident to the bathroom.
When a patient is dying, the last of the five senses the patient loses is ____?
a. Hearing
b. Touch
c. Taste
d. Sight - C ORRECT ANSWERS a. Hearing
If you have a resident who is completely deaf, which of these would be the most important for effective communication?
a. A laptop or pen and paper.
b. A loud voice that projects over noise.
c. An alarm that rings louder than in non-hearing impaired rooms.
d. A phone system with amplifiers. - C ORRECT ANSWERS a. A laptop or pen and paper.
When getting dressed, a client always wants to wear her favorite outfit. What is a good solution?
a. Hide the favorite outfit for a few days so she forgets.
b. Tell the resident that the outfit is dirty and she will have to choose another.
c. Ask the family to get several identical outfits.
d. Explain the benefits of variety and offer several other outfits. - C ORRECT ANSWERS c. Ask the family to get several identical outfits.
Blood-borne infections include
a. chicken pox
b. pneumonia
c. hepatitis
d. measles - C ORRECT ANSWERS c. hepatitis
Whenyouaredocumentingin* amedical record,whichoftheseisnotpart ofthe*process?
a.Authoridentification.
b.Usingcorrect*spelling.
c.Datingyour*entries.
d.Writinginpencilsoerasurescanmaketherecordclean.-CORRECT ANSWERS d.Writinginpencilsoerasures canmaketherecordclean.
Anurseaidefindsaresidentlookingintherefrigeratoratthenurses' stationat* 5 * a.m.Theresident,whoisconfused,explainsthatheneeds breakfastbeforeheleavesforwork.Thebestresponsebythenurseaide*is to____.
a.tellhimthatresidentsarenotallowedinthenurses'*station.
b.remindhimthatheisretiredfromhisjobandinanursinghome.
c.asktheresidentabouthisjobandifheis*hungry.
d.helptheresidentbacktohis* roomandintobed.-CORRECTANSWERS c. asktheresidentabouthisjobandifheishungry.
Aresidentwhohasnotbeendischargedinsistssheisgoinghome.What shouldthe* nurseaidedo?
a.Notifythechargenurse*immediately.
b.Putherinphysicalrestraintsuntilshecalms*down.
c.Tellhershecannotleavewithoutadoctor's*order.
d.Adviseherthatshecanleave* ifshewantsto.-CORRECTANSWERS a. Notifythechargenurseimmediately.
Whencaringforaconfusedresidentwhatshoulda* nursingassistantdo?
a.Saynothingtoavoidmoreconfusion.
b.Givesimple*directions.
c.Allowtheresidenttoplandaily*activities.
d.Givetheresidentactivities.-CORRECTANSWERS* b.Give*simple *directions.
Reality* orientationshouldinclude
a.Callingtheresident byhisname.
b.Usingnicknameslike"Granny".
c.Talkingaboutyour interests.
Topreventthespreadofinfection,howshouldthenurseaidehandlethe soiledlinensremovedfromaclient's*bed?
a.Shakethemintheairtoremoveany*dirt.
b.Carrythemclosetothenurseaide'sbody.
c.Puttheminthedirtylinen*container.
d.Placethem* inaneatpileonthefloor.-CORRECTANSWERS* c.Putthemin thedirtylinencontainer.
Aresidentwhoconsistentlybecomesmoreconfusedduringdusk,early evening,orduringthenightismostlikelysufferingfrom____.
a.*Psychosis
b.Alzheimer'sdisease
c.SundownersSyndrome
d.Dementia-CORRECTANSWERS * c.SundownersSyndrome
Theprimaryreasonforcombativebehaviorinaresident*is
A.*confusion
B.*resentment
C.*stubbornness
D.hunger-CORRECTANSWERS A.confusion
Itisimportantthataclient'sdressings*remain
A.snugtokeep out*bacteria.
B.loosetoadmitfresh*air.
C.cleanand*dry.
D.securedby* tape.-CORRECTANSWERS* C.cleananddry.
Aresidentcatchesyouoffguardwithacommentthatissexual.Yourbest responsewouldbeto____.
A.Changetheconversationtoadifferent* subject.
B.Walkawayandpretendyoudidnothear*it.
C.Makeahumorouscommentinreturn.
D.Lettheresidentknowthatthecommentisnotacceptabletoyou.-C ORRECTANSWERS* D.Lettheresidentknowthatthecommentisnot acceptableto*you.
A.Reportingittothe*physician.
B.Reportingittothefacilityadministrator.
C.Reportingit* tothenurse.
D.Callingtherelatives andaskingthemtowait.-CORRECTANSWERS* C. Reportingittothenurse.
WhichofthefollowingisNOTtrueofdementia?
A.Peoplewithdementiaareoftenfrightenedandanxious.
B.Groomingisdifficultforpatientswith*dementia.
C.Peoplewithdementiaactuncooperativeinordertobespiteful.
D.Patientscanhavevividhallucinations.-CORRECTANSWERS C.People withdementiaactuncooperativeinordertobe*spiteful.
InarealityorientationprogramyouwoulddoallofthefollowingEXCEPT
A.Askthemtoidentifythesmellsoftheir*meal.
B.Showthemtheweatheroutsidetheir* window.
C.Asktheresidentabouttheirchildhood.
D.Tellthemthedateandtimeeachmorning.-CORRECTANSWERS* C.Ask theresidentabouttheir* childhood.
Whenpreparingtogiveperi-caretoanincontinentfemaleresidentwith dementia,theCNAknows
A.theresidentmaybecome*tearful.
B.theresidentmayfeelsexuallyassaulted.
C.theresidentmaybecome*combative.
D.alloftheabove.-CORRECTANSWERS* D.allofthe*above.
Whichoftheseshouldbereportedto* thechargenurse*"STAT"?
A.Urinethatiscloudy.
B.Arespiratoryrateof*18.
C.Loosestools.
D.Aradialpulseof135.-* CORRECTANSWERS* D.A* radialpulse of*135.
whatdoestheabbreviationSTAT* mean?-CORRECTANSWERS* *immediately
A.*fungus
B.*virus
C.*bacteria
D.ebola-CORRECTANSWERS D.ebola
WhencaringforapatientwithMRSA,thenurseaideshould*wear
A.isolationsuit.
B.surgicalgoggles.
C.rebreathermask.
D.gownandgloves.-CORRECTANSWERS D.gownandgloves.
Aresidentispacing aroundhisroom,yellingandswearing.Whatisthefirst actionthenursingassistantshould*take?
A.theresidenttocalm*down.
B.Calltheresidentsfamilytoassistwiththe*situation.
C.Callthechargenurse.
D.Attempttoapplyrestraints.-CORRECTANSWERS* C.Callthecharge *nurse.
Whichoftheseisnotpartoftheprocessupon enteringaresidentsroom forthefirst*time?
A.Showing theresidentyourlicensingcard.
B.Knockingandwaitingafewsecondsbeforeentering.
C.Speakingtotheresidentusinghisorher*name.
D.Tellingtheresident yourname.-CORRECTANSWERS A.Showingthe residentyourlicensing*card.
Whatisanimportant waytohelptheresidentfeelcomfortableina* long- term*facility?
A.Discouragevisitorsuntiltheresidenthassettled in.
B.Allowtheresidenttoestablishtheirownschedule.
C.Bringtheresidenttoall activities.
D.Providespaceforpersonalpossessions.-CORRECTANSWERS D. Providespacefor*personal *possessions.
Residentswithcognitiveimpairmentsoftenhavedifficultysleeping. Whatcanbe*helpful?
A.Remindtheresidentoftheforgotten*information.
B.Makejokesandlaughtolightentheresidents*mood.
C.Makeeyecontact,sitwiththeresident,and*listen.
D.Leavetheresidentalonetominimizehisorheragitation.-CORRECT ANSWERS C.Makeeyecontact,sitwiththeresident,and*listen.
Whichoftheseisnotanormalbiologicalchangetothebodyfrom*the agingprocess?
A.Theabilitytomakedecisionsis*weakened.
B.Jointsbecomestifferandlessflexible.
C.Bonesbecomethinnerandlessstrong.
D.Themovementoffoodfromthedigestivesystembecomes slower.-C ORRECTANSWERS* A.Theabilitytomakedecisionsisweakened.
Whichoftheseisnotacommoncauseof*constipation?
A.Anincreaseinintestinal*motility.
B.Alowfiberdiet.
C.Ignoringtheurgeto*go.
D.Notdrinkingenoughwater.-CORRECTANSWERS* A.Anincreasein intestinalmotility.
Whichoftheseisnotasignofdepression?
A.Increasedamount* oftimesleeping.
B.Adecreaseinappetite.
C.*Withdrawal
D.Increasedinterestinparticipatinginsocialactivities.-CORRECT ANSWERS D.Increasedinterestinparticipatingin* social*activities.
WhileMr.Jonesisvisitinghiswife,younoticethatheissneezingand blowinghisnose.Whatisthebest*step?
A.Teachhimproperhand*washing.
B.Movethemtoa* private*area.
C.Askthenurseforadecongestant.
D.Tellhim* toleaveuntilheisbetter.-CORRECTANSWERS A.Teachhim properhandwashing.
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