CNA Practice Test: Video 2 Answers (25 Questions) — Questions and Answers

Question 1: Which type of precaution is used for every resident, regardless of diagnosis?

Contact precautions only
Airborne precautions
Droplet precautions
Standard precautions (Correct answer)

Correct answer: Standard precautions

Standard precautions apply to all residents at all times. Droplet, airborne, and contact precautions are added only for specific known or suspected infections.

Question 2: A resident is on contact precautions for MRSA. Which item must the CNA put on before entering the room?

Face shield only
Shoe covers only
N95 respirator only
Gown and gloves (Correct answer)

Correct answer: Gown and gloves

Contact precautions require a gown and gloves because MRSA spreads by touch. A respirator is for airborne diseases such as tuberculosis.

Question 3: Which disease requires airborne precautions with an N95 respirator?

Tuberculosis (Correct answer)
Influenza
Hepatitis A
MRSA wound infection

Correct answer: Tuberculosis

Tuberculosis spreads through small airborne particles, so an N95 respirator and a negative-pressure room are used. Influenza is droplet; MRSA is contact.

Question 4: Where should a used needle or sharp be disposed of?

Regular trash can
Puncture-resistant sharps container (Correct answer)
Biohazard laundry bag
Recycling bin

Correct answer: Puncture-resistant sharps container

Sharps go straight into a rigid, puncture-resistant sharps container to prevent needlesticks. Trash and laundry bags can be pierced and injure staff.

Question 5: After removing gloves, the CNA should:

Put on new gloves immediately
Perform hand hygiene (Correct answer)
Touch the door handle first
Wipe hands on a uniform

Correct answer: Perform hand hygiene

Hand hygiene is required after glove removal because hands may be contaminated during removal. Gloves do not replace handwashing.

Question 6: A resident asks the CNA to keep a secret about feeling unsafe. The CNA should:

Promise to say nothing
Tell the resident's roommate
Ignore the comment
Explain that safety concerns must be reported to the nurse (Correct answer)

Correct answer: Explain that safety concerns must be reported to the nurse

A CNA cannot promise confidentiality about safety or possible abuse. Concerns must be reported to the nurse or supervisor promptly.

Question 7: Which statement best describes a resident's right to make choices?

Only family chooses meals
Staff decide all schedules
Residents may choose their clothing and daily routines when possible (Correct answer)
Choices apply only to visitors

Correct answer: Residents may choose their clothing and daily routines when possible

Residents have the right to make decisions about their daily lives, including clothing and routines. Staff should honor these within safety limits.

Question 8: Who may a CNA contact with a resident complaint when facility staff cannot resolve it?

A local newspaper
The long-term care ombudsman (Correct answer)
Any visiting salesperson
The resident's neighbor

Correct answer: The long-term care ombudsman

The long-term care ombudsman advocates for residents and investigates complaints. Reporting to the media or others breaches confidentiality.

Question 9: A resident with aphasia struggles to find words. The CNA should:

Finish every sentence quickly
Avoid talking to the resident
Allow time and use yes/no questions (Correct answer)
Speak louder and faster

Correct answer: Allow time and use yes/no questions

Giving extra time and asking simple yes/no questions supports communication. Rushing or ignoring the resident harms dignity.

Question 10: Knocking before entering a resident's room protects the right to:

Exercise
Privacy (Correct answer)
Nutrition
Transfer

Correct answer: Privacy

Knocking and waiting respects privacy and dignity. It is part of the resident's rights in long-term care.

Question 11: Which is an acceptable way to address a resident?

The name the resident prefers (Correct answer)
Honey
Sweetie
Grandma

Correct answer: The name the resident prefers

Using the resident's preferred name shows respect. Pet names and nicknames can feel demeaning.

Question 12: Before using a wheelchair to transport a resident, the CNA should:

Lock the brakes when stopping (Correct answer)
Leave footrests up while moving
Remove the seat cushion
Skip a safety check

Correct answer: Lock the brakes when stopping

Wheelchair brakes are locked whenever the chair is stationary, especially during transfers. Footrests should be in place during transport to protect the feet.

Question 13: What does the 'R' in the RACE fire response stand for?

Rescue (Correct answer)
Remove supplies
Radio
Reset

Correct answer: Rescue

RACE stands for Rescue, Alarm, Contain, and Extinguish or Evacuate. Rescuing those in immediate danger is the first step.

Question 14: What does the 'P' in PASS stand for when using a fire extinguisher?

Pull the pin (Correct answer)
Push the handle
Point at the smoke
Place on the floor

Correct answer: Pull the pin

PASS means Pull the pin, Aim at the base of the fire, Squeeze the handle, and Sweep side to side. The pin must be pulled first to operate it.

Question 15: A resident is choking and cannot speak or cough. The CNA should first:

Perform abdominal thrusts (Correct answer)
Give water
Leave to find a nurse
Pat the resident's back gently

Correct answer: Perform abdominal thrusts

A person who cannot speak or cough has a blocked airway and needs abdominal thrusts. Giving fluids could worsen the obstruction.

Question 16: Which action helps prevent falls in the resident's room?

Keeping the call light within reach (Correct answer)
Leaving spills until later
Raising all bed rails
Dimming the hallway lights

Correct answer: Keeping the call light within reach

Placing the call light within reach lets residents ask for help instead of trying to move alone. Spills should be cleaned immediately.

Question 17: How often should a bed-bound resident be repositioned to prevent pressure injuries?

Every 2 hours (Correct answer)
Every 8 hours
Every 12 hours
Once a day

Correct answer: Every 2 hours

Repositioning at least every 2 hours relieves pressure and keeps blood flowing to the skin. Longer intervals allow tissue damage to develop.

Question 18: When giving a bed bath, the CNA should wash the eyes:

Last
From inner to outer corner (Correct answer)
From outer to inner corner
With soap each time

Correct answer: From inner to outer corner

Eyes are washed from the inner corner to the outer corner using a clean part of the cloth each stroke. This prevents carrying germs toward the tear duct.

Question 19: What is the proper way to give a female resident perineal care?

Skip rinsing
Use one stroke back and forth
Wipe front to back (Correct answer)
Wipe back to front

Correct answer: Wipe front to back

Front to back moves away from the urethra and reduces urinary tract infection. Back to front spreads bacteria from the rectal area.

Question 20: When trimming a resident's nails, a CNA should NOT cut the nails of a resident who has:

A cold
Diabetes (Correct answer)
A mild headache
Dry skin

Correct answer: Diabetes

Residents with diabetes have poor circulation and are at risk of infection, so nail trimming is done by a nurse or podiatrist. A CNA may only file in many facilities.

Question 21: Which is a proper action when assisting a resident with oral care who is unconscious?

Skip oral care
Lay flat and use a large amount of water
Sit upright and give a drink
Position on the side and use minimal fluid (Correct answer)

Correct answer: Position on the side and use minimal fluid

Side positioning and minimal fluid reduce the risk of aspiration. Oral care is still needed to prevent infection and discomfort.

Question 22: A normal adult respiratory rate at rest is:

50 to 60 per minute
30 to 40 per minute
12 to 20 per minute (Correct answer)
6 to 10 per minute

Correct answer: 12 to 20 per minute

Normal adult respirations are 12 to 20 per minute. Rates outside this range may signal illness and should be reported.

Question 23: Which blood pressure reading is considered normal for an adult?

Less than 120/80 (Correct answer)
160/100
200/120
180/110

Correct answer: Less than 120/80

Normal blood pressure is under 120/80 mm Hg. Higher readings suggest hypertension and should be reported to the nurse.

Question 24: Which is a correct step when taking a manual blood pressure?

Use the arm with an IV
Inflate the cuff after removing it
Place the cuff snugly with the arrow over the brachial artery (Correct answer)
Apply the cuff over clothing

Correct answer: Place the cuff snugly with the arrow over the brachial artery

The artery arrow is placed over the brachial artery on bare upper arm. Never use an arm with an IV or dialysis access.

Question 25: One ounce of fluid equals approximately how many milliliters?

30 mL (Correct answer)
120 mL
15 mL
60 mL

Correct answer: 30 mL

One ounce equals about 30 mL, which is used to record intake and output. A cup (8 oz) is about 240 mL.

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