CNA Practice Test: Video 6 Answers (25 Questions) — Questions and Answers

Question 1: Of the symptoms below, which one is most associated with Rheumatoid Arthritis?

Stiffness and discomfort in the joints.
Joints are warm, red, painful and swollen (Correct answer)
Inflamed but painless joints
Inflamed, black and blue patches around joints

Correct answer: Joints are warm, red, painful and swollen

Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) is a chronic inflammatory autoimmune disease that primarily affects the joints. Characteristic symptoms include inflammation, which manifests as warmth, redness, pain, and swelling in the affected joints. This inflammation can lead to joint damage and deformity over time, making the correct answer the most accurate description of its symptoms.

Question 2: Most of our calories should come from

carbohydrates (Correct answer)
fats
vitamins
protein

Correct answer: carbohydrates

A balanced diet is essential for health. When nutrients are taken in the right combination of calories, the client's desired weight is maintained. Carbohydrates supply fuel for the body, so 45-65% of calories should come from carbohydrates. The energy is stored in the muscles and the liver for immediate or future use, as well as for the brain to function. Fat and protein have important roles, but are not good for energy sources.

Question 3: When nursing assistants find equipment in need of repair, they should

continue to use the item until it is replaced.
report it to the appropriate personnel. (Correct answer)
wait for the safety inspection.
fill out an Incident Report.

Correct answer: report it to the appropriate personnel.

If a nursing assistant finds equipment in need of repair, their immediate responsibility is to report it to the appropriate personnel, such as the nurse, supervisor, or maintenance department. Using faulty equipment can pose a significant safety risk to both patients and staff. Reporting ensures the item can be repaired or replaced promptly, maintaining a safe environment.

Question 4: On what side should the patient lie for an enema?

The side closer to the restroom.
Right.
Whichever side is more comfortable.
Left (Correct answer)

Correct answer: Left

For an enema, the patient is typically positioned on their left side in a Sim's position (left side-lying with the right knee flexed). This position allows gravity to assist the flow of the enema solution into the sigmoid colon and descending colon, which are located on the left side of the abdomen, facilitating better retention and effectiveness of the enema.

Question 5: If a nurse aide needs to wear a gown to care for a patient in isolation, the nurse aide should

remove the gown in the dirty utility room.
take the gown off before leaving the patient’s room. (Correct answer)
wear the same gown to care for the next patient.
leave the gown untied to take it off quickly.

Correct answer: take the gown off before leaving the patient’s room.

Gowns are worn in isolation to prevent the spread of pathogens from the patient's room to other areas. Removing the gown *before* leaving the room ensures that any contaminants on the gown are contained within the isolation environment. This is a critical step in infection control protocols, protecting other patients, staff, and visitors from potential exposure.

Question 6: Proper oral hygiene _______________.

is only necessary once a day.
allows buildup of tartar and plaque.
isn't appropriate for unconscious residents.
prevents mouth odor, decay, and infection (Correct answer)

Correct answer: prevents mouth odor, decay, and infection

Proper oral hygiene is crucial for overall health, as it prevents common issues like mouth odor (halitosis), tooth decay (cavities), and gum infections. Regular cleaning removes plaque and bacteria, contributing to comfort, appetite, and preventing systemic infections. It is important for all residents, including unconscious ones, to maintain good oral health.

Question 7: Aids to position a patient include all the following except

Bath blankets and towels
Pillows
Hoyer lift (Correct answer)
Footboard

Correct answer: Hoyer lift

Pillows, bath blankets, towels, and footboards are all common aids used to position a patient in bed or a chair to maintain proper alignment, prevent pressure injuries, and provide comfort. A Hoyer lift, however, is a mechanical device used for transferring patients who cannot bear weight, not for positioning them within a bed or chair.

Question 8: When the nurse aide gives evening care to a client with a full set of dentures, proper procedure requires that the dentures be placed

in a tissue on the client's bedside stand.
in the client’s bathroom on the sink.
in a denture cup with the client’s name on it. (Correct answer)
under the client’s pillow.

Correct answer: in a denture cup with the client’s name on it.

Proper denture care requires storing them in a clean, labeled denture cup, typically filled with water or a denture cleaning solution, when not in use. This prevents the dentures from drying out, becoming warped, damaged, or lost. Placing them in tissue, under a pillow, or on a sink is unsanitary and risks damage or misplacement.

Question 9: What is important to know about making an occupied bed?

To complete one side and then the other (Correct answer)
To finish the bottom, then top of bed
The patient is usually uncomfortable
The privacy curtain is not necessary

Correct answer: To complete one side and then the other

When making an occupied bed, the correct and safest procedure is to complete one side of the bed from top to bottom before moving to the other side. This method minimizes disturbance to the patient, maintains their privacy, and ensures the bed is made efficiently and safely around them. It also reduces the risk of falls or injury.

Question 10: When helping a client to eat, the first thing a CNA should do is

Give the client some privacy.
Wash the client's hands. (Correct answer)
Cut the food into bite sized pieces.
Make sure all food groups are present.

Correct answer: Wash the client's hands.

Before assisting a client with eating, the most important initial step is to ensure proper hygiene by washing the client's hands. This prevents the transfer of germs from their hands to their mouth and food, reducing the risk of infection. It's a fundamental infection control practice that precedes other actions like cutting food or ensuring privacy.

Question 11: Raising the bed to a comfortable position will help prevent

Back strain (Correct answer)
Arm strain
Neck strain
Leg strain

Correct answer: Back strain

Raising the bed to a comfortable working height is a fundamental principle of good body mechanics for the nurse aide. This prevents the aide from having to bend excessively at the waist, significantly reducing strain on their back. Maintaining proper posture while providing care helps prevent occupational injuries.

Question 12: What is the term for a device used to take the place of a missing body part?

Pronation
Practicum
Prosthesis (Correct answer)
Prognosis

Correct answer: Prosthesis

A prosthesis is an artificial device designed to replace a missing body part, such as a limb, eye, or tooth. Its purpose is to restore function and/or appearance. The other terms listed have different medical meanings.

Question 13: A contracture (tightening, or shortening of a muscle) is caused by

old age
pressure on the muscle
lack of movement of the muscle (Correct answer)
too much exercise

Correct answer: lack of movement of the muscle

A contracture is the permanent shortening of a muscle or joint, often resulting from prolonged immobility or lack of movement. When muscles and joints are not regularly moved through their full range of motion, the connective tissues can stiffen and shorten, leading to a fixed, often painful, position. Regular range of motion exercises are crucial in preventing contractures.

Question 14: A cane should be used on the ________.

preferred side
dominant side
weak side
strong side (Correct answer)

Correct answer: strong side

A cane should always be used on the strong side of the body to provide maximum support and stability. This allows the stronger leg to bear more weight while the cane assists the weaker side by providing an additional point of balance. Using it on the weak side would not offer adequate support.

Question 15: Pressure sores can often be prevented if the client is

turned or repositioned every two hours (Correct answer)
dressed in loosely fitting clothing.
positioned with a pillow under the head.
placed in an incontinence brief.

Correct answer: turned or repositioned every two hours

Pressure sores (also known as decubitus ulcers or bedsores) develop when sustained pressure on the skin reduces blood flow, leading to tissue damage. Regularly turning or repositioning a client, typically every two hours, relieves this pressure, allowing blood to circulate and preventing skin breakdown. This is a fundamental and highly effective preventative measure.

Question 16: What is the normal adult respiratory rate range?

30–40 breaths per minute
24–30 breaths per minute
12–20 breaths per minute (Correct answer)
4–8 breaths per minute

Correct answer: 12–20 breaths per minute

Normal adult respirations are 12–20 breaths per minute. Rates above or below this range should be reported to the nurse.

Question 17: What does a rapid, shallow respiratory pattern suggest?

Hyperventilation only
Normal breathing
Deep sleep
Respiratory distress (Correct answer)

Correct answer: Respiratory distress

Rapid, shallow breathing (tachypnea with decreased tidal volume) often indicates respiratory distress, pain, anxiety, or pulmonary conditions and must be reported.

Question 18: Which instrument is used to measure blood pressure?

Stethoscope alone
Sphygmomanometer and stethoscope (Correct answer)
Pulse oximeter
Thermometer

Correct answer: Sphygmomanometer and stethoscope

A sphygmomanometer (blood pressure cuff) combined with a stethoscope is used to measure blood pressure by listening for Korotkoff sounds.

Question 19: A resident's temperature is 104°F. What should the CNA do?

Give the resident water and recheck in 2 hours
Report the reading to the nurse immediately (Correct answer)
Document and continue other tasks
Apply a heating pad

Correct answer: Report the reading to the nurse immediately

A temperature of 104°F (40°C) is dangerously high and must be reported to the nurse immediately, as it can indicate serious infection or heat stroke requiring prompt intervention.

Question 20: The term 'tachycardia' refers to:

Heart rate below 60 bpm
Irregular heartbeat
Heart rate above 100 bpm (Correct answer)
Normal heart rate

Correct answer: Heart rate above 100 bpm

Tachycardia is a resting heart rate above 100 beats per minute. Causes include fever, pain, anxiety, dehydration, and heart conditions.

Question 21: Residents have the right to

go anywhere in the facility.
have access to a telephone. (Correct answer)
smoke in any area of the facility.
ask about their roommate's status.

Correct answer: have access to a telephone.

Residents in long-term care facilities have the right to communicate privately with people outside the facility, which includes access to a telephone. This right is crucial for maintaining social connections and personal autonomy. The other options are either not universal rights or are generally restricted for safety and privacy reasons.

Question 22: When a resident is expressing anger, the nurse aide should _________.

listen closely to the resident’s concerns (Correct answer)
ask the resident to speak in a kinder tone
remind the resident that everyone gets angry
correct the resident’s misperceptions

Correct answer: listen closely to the resident’s concerns

When a resident expresses anger, the most appropriate response for a nurse aide is to listen actively and empathetically to their concerns. This approach validates their feelings, helps the aide understand the underlying cause of the anger, and can de-escalate the situation. Correcting the resident or dismissing their feelings can worsen the situation and damage trust.

Question 23: Which of the following statements about aging is true?

Most elderly people are confused.
Most older people are alert and oriented. (Correct answer)
Most older people live in nursing homes.
Most older people are sick and helpless.

Correct answer: Most older people are alert and oriented.

While some older adults may experience cognitive decline, the majority remain mentally alert and oriented throughout their lives. Stereotypes often portray the elderly as confused or helpless, but this is inaccurate and can lead to ageism. CNAs should approach each resident as an individual, recognizing their cognitive capabilities.

Question 24: A new resident refuses to wear a clothing protector at lunch. The nurse aide SHOULD

Tell the resident that he must wear it
Respect the resident’s wishes (Correct answer)
Report the resident to the nurse in charge
Put the clothing protector on the resident

Correct answer: Respect the resident’s wishes

Residents have the right to make choices about their personal care and preferences, as long as it does not endanger themselves or others. Refusing a clothing protector is a personal choice that should be respected, even if the CNA believes it's beneficial. The CNA's role is to provide care, not to force compliance on non-essential items.

Question 25: A client wakes up during the night and asks for something to eat. The nurse aide SHOULD

check client’s diet before offering nourishment. (Correct answer)
tell the client that eating is not allowed during the night.
explain that breakfast is coming in three hours.
tell the client nothing is available at night.

Correct answer: check client’s diet before offering nourishment.

Before offering any food or drink to a client, especially outside of scheduled meal times, the nurse aide must always check the client's diet orders. Clients may have specific dietary restrictions (e.g., NPO, diabetic, thickened liquids) or allergies that could be harmful if not followed. This ensures patient safety and adherence to medical orders.

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