CNA Practice Test: Video 1 Answers (25 Questions) — Questions and Answers

Question 1: What is the single most effective way to prevent the spread of infection?

Giving residents antibiotics
Opening windows daily
Proper hand hygiene (Correct answer)
Wearing a gown for all care

Correct answer: Proper hand hygiene

Hand hygiene, either handwashing or alcohol-based hand rub, is the most effective way to break the chain of infection. Gowns are used only when contact with body fluids is expected, and CNAs never give medications.

Question 2: When washing hands, the CNA should rub with soap for at least:

5 seconds
10 seconds
2 minutes
20 seconds (Correct answer)

Correct answer: 20 seconds

CDC guidance is to scrub all surfaces of the hands with soap for at least 20 seconds, keeping fingertips pointed down and rinsing from wrist to fingertips. Shorter times do not reliably remove microorganisms.

Question 3: What is the proper order for removing PPE?

Gown, mask, gloves
Gloves, goggles, gown, mask (Correct answer)
Goggles, mask, gloves, gown
Mask, gown, gloves

Correct answer: Gloves, goggles, gown, mask

Gloves are the most contaminated, so they come off first, followed by goggles or face shield, then the gown, and finally the mask or respirator. Hand hygiene is performed after removing all PPE.

Question 4: Which observation should a CNA report to the nurse for a resident with a urinary catheter?

Drainage bag hanging below the bladder
Clear, pale yellow urine
Tubing free of kinks
Cloudy urine with an unusual odor (Correct answer)

Correct answer: Cloudy urine with an unusual odor

Cloudy urine with a strong or unusual odor can signal a urinary tract infection, one of the most common catheter complications, so it must be reported to the nurse. Clear pale urine, a bag below bladder level and kink-free tubing are all normal, correct findings.

Question 5: Before giving any care, what must the CNA always do first?

Raise the bed to its highest level
Close the window blinds
Identify the resident and explain the procedure (Correct answer)
Put on sterile gloves

Correct answer: Identify the resident and explain the procedure

Correctly identifying the resident prevents care errors, and explaining the procedure respects the right to be informed and to refuse. Sterile gloves are not needed for routine care, and bed height is adjusted for the task, not maxed out.

Question 6: A family member asks to read their adult parent's medical chart. The CNA should:

Refer them to the charge nurse (Correct answer)
Hand over the chart, since they're family
Say no one can ever see the chart
Allow it while the resident sleeps

Correct answer: Refer them to the charge nurse

Access to medical records is protected by HIPAA and depends on the resident's consent or legal authority. The CNA cannot decide this alone, so the correct step is to refer the request to the charge nurse. Refusing outright is also wrong because authorized people can see the chart through the proper process.

Question 7: Which action protects a resident's privacy during personal care?

Discussing the care with a roommate
Telling visitors about the resident's condition
Leaving the door open for safety
Pulling the curtain and covering exposed areas (Correct answer)

Correct answer: Pulling the curtain and covering exposed areas

Closing the curtain or door and draping the resident so only the area being cared for is exposed protects privacy and dignity, which are legal resident rights. Sharing health information with roommates or visitors violates confidentiality.

Question 8: A resident refuses to take a shower. The CNA should:

Shower the resident anyway
Respect the refusal and report it to the nurse (Correct answer)
Skip it without telling anyone
Remove a privilege until they agree

Correct answer: Respect the refusal and report it to the nurse

Residents have the right to refuse care. The CNA may gently ask why and offer an alternative, but must not force the resident. The refusal is reported to the nurse and documented. Withholding privileges is a form of abuse.

Question 9: Which sign of abuse must a CNA report?

A resident who naps after lunch
Unexplained bruises on the upper arms (Correct answer)
A resident asking for a snack
A resident who enjoys music

Correct answer: Unexplained bruises on the upper arms

Unexplained bruises, especially in a grip pattern on the upper arms, can indicate physical abuse. CNAs are mandated reporters and must report suspected abuse to the nurse immediately, even without proof.

Question 10: The best way to communicate with a resident who has a hearing impairment is to:

Cover your mouth to reduce noise
Speak only to their family
Shout from across the room
Face them and speak clearly at a normal pace (Correct answer)

Correct answer: Face them and speak clearly at a normal pace

Face the resident in good lighting, get their attention first, and speak clearly at a normal pace and slightly lower pitch. Shouting distorts speech, and covering your mouth prevents lip-reading.

Question 11: A resident with dementia becomes agitated during bathing. The best response is to:

Finish quickly while holding them still
Stop, stay calm, and try again later (Correct answer)
Call security right away
Tell them firmly to cooperate

Correct answer: Stop, stay calm, and try again later

With dementia, agitation is often triggered by fear or confusion. Staying calm, stopping the task, and reapproaching later usually works best. Restraining a resident or forcing care violates their rights and can cause injury.

Question 12: A resident suddenly has a drooping face and slurred speech. The CNA should:

Report it to the nurse immediately (Correct answer)
Offer a glass of water
Help the resident lie down to rest
Check again in 30 minutes

Correct answer: Report it to the nurse immediately

Facial drooping and slurred speech are warning signs of a stroke, and treatment is time-critical. The CNA stays with the resident and gets the nurse immediately. Giving fluids is dangerous because swallowing may be impaired.

Question 13: When using a gait belt to help a resident walk, the CNA should stand:

On the stronger side, several feet away
In front of the resident
Slightly behind and to the weaker side (Correct answer)
Directly behind at arm's length

Correct answer: Slightly behind and to the weaker side

Standing slightly behind the resident on the weaker side, holding the gait belt, lets the CNA support them and guide a controlled fall if they lose balance. Standing in front blocks their path, and standing far away gives no support.

Question 14: If a resident starts to fall while walking, the CNA should:

Pull the resident back to standing
Catch the resident under the arms
Ease the resident gently to the floor (Correct answer)
Let go and call for help

Correct answer: Ease the resident gently to the floor

The CNA should keep a wide base of support, pull the resident close, and ease them gently to the floor while protecting the head. Then stay with the resident, call for help, and do not move them until the nurse assesses them.

Question 15: During passive range-of-motion exercises, the CNA should support the limb:

Only at the joint being moved
Above and below the joint (Correct answer)
At the far end only
At the near end only

Correct answer: Above and below the joint

Supporting the limb above and below the joint stabilizes it and prevents strain or injury while it is moved gently through its range. Each movement is done slowly, without forcing, and stopped if the resident reports pain.

Question 16: Which position helps relieve lower-back pain in a bed-bound resident?

Prone, arms overhead
Supine, legs fully extended
Semi-Fowler's, knees slightly raised (Correct answer)
Trendelenburg, head lowered

Correct answer: Semi-Fowler's, knees slightly raised

Semi-Fowler's position with the knees slightly flexed reduces tension on the lower back muscles. Lying flat with legs fully extended increases lumbar strain, and Trendelenburg is not used for comfort positioning.

Question 17: A resident with a weak left side needs help dressing. Which arm goes into the shirt first?

The right arm
The left arm (Correct answer)
Both at the same time
Whichever the resident prefers

Correct answer: The left arm

Dress the weak (affected) side first and undress the strong side first. Putting the weak arm in first needs the least movement of the affected limb and lets the strong arm do the work of reaching.

Question 18: When making an occupied bed, the CNA should:

Leave the bed in the highest position afterward
Place dirty linen on the floor
Keep one side rail up while working on the other side (Correct answer)
Shake the linens to remove crumbs

Correct answer: Keep one side rail up while working on the other side

When making an occupied bed, raise the side rail on the side where you are not working to keep the resident safe. Never shake linens, which spreads microorganisms, never put soiled linen on the floor, and lower the bed when finished.

Question 19: A reddened area over the tailbone does NOT blanch when pressed. This indicates:

Early bruising from a fall
Skin tear from friction
Normal response to repositioning
Stage 1 pressure injury (Correct answer)

Correct answer: Stage 1 pressure injury

Intact skin with non-blanchable redness over a bony prominence is the definition of a Stage 1 pressure injury. The CNA should relieve pressure from the area, avoid massaging it, and report it to the nurse right away.

Question 20: Which resident is at the highest risk for developing pressure injuries?

A resident who walks daily
A resident who sits in a chair for 15 minutes
A bed-bound resident who is incontinent (Correct answer)
A resident who feeds themself

Correct answer: A bed-bound resident who is incontinent

Immobility combined with moisture from incontinence greatly increases the risk of skin breakdown. These residents need repositioning at least every 2 hours and prompt incontinence care to keep the skin clean and dry.

Question 21: What is the normal adult resting pulse rate range?

60 to 100 beats per minute (Correct answer)
40 to 60 beats per minute
120 to 140 beats per minute
100 to 120 beats per minute

Correct answer: 60 to 100 beats per minute

A normal resting adult pulse is 60 to 100 beats per minute. A rate under 60 or over 100 should be reported to the nurse, along with any irregular rhythm.

Question 22: The correct way to measure an oral temperature after a resident drinks hot coffee is to:

Add one degree to the reading
Use the rectal route instead
Wait 15 to 20 minutes first (Correct answer)
Measure right away

Correct answer: Wait 15 to 20 minutes first

Eating, drinking, or smoking alters mouth temperature, so wait 15 to 20 minutes before taking an oral reading. Switching routes or adjusting the number is not an accepted practice.

Question 23: How should a CNA measure intake and output (I&O)?

Estimate amounts by looking
Measure in milliliters and record each amount (Correct answer)
Record only solid food eaten
Ask the resident at the end of the day

Correct answer: Measure in milliliters and record each amount

Intake and output must be measured accurately, usually in milliliters (mL), and recorded each time. The nurse uses these totals to judge fluid balance, so estimates or end-of-day recall are not acceptable.

Question 24: Which food is the safest choice for a resident with dysphagia on a pureed diet?

Mixed nuts
Smooth applesauce (Correct answer)
Dry crackers
Sliced raw carrots

Correct answer: Smooth applesauce

Residents with dysphagia (difficulty swallowing) are at risk of choking and aspiration. Smooth applesauce fits a pureed diet. Nuts, crackers and raw vegetables are hard, dry or crumbly foods that pose a choking risk.

Question 25: After a resident finishes a meal, which detail should the CNA record?

The percentage of food eaten (Correct answer)
Which staff member delivered the tray
The resident's opinion of the cook
The color of the plate

Correct answer: The percentage of food eaten

CNAs record the percentage of each meal eaten so the nurse and dietitian can monitor nutrition and spot weight-loss risk. A noticeable drop in intake should also be reported to the nurse.

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