General CNA Practice Activities of Daily Living Questions and Answers

Question 1

Which of the following is considered a basic Activity of Daily Living (ADL), as opposed to an Instrumental Activity of Daily Living (IADL)?

Accepted Answer

Bathing and showering

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Managing personal finances

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Shopping for groceries

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Preparing a meal

Question 2

A CNA is assisting a resident who has weakness on their right side with dressing. How should the CNA proceed?

Accepted Answer

Dress the right (weaker) side first.

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Dress the left (stronger) side first.

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Ask the resident to dress themselves to promote independence.

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Start with the lower body regardless of the side.

Question 3

Mr. Jones, a resident in your care, is on a toileting schedule and is to be assisted to the bathroom every two hours. When you enter his room at the scheduled time, he is resting in his chair and has not used his call light. What is the most appropriate action for the CNA to take?

Accepted Answer

Gently remind him that it's time for his scheduled bathroom visit and offer assistance.

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Wait for him to use the call light to ask for assistance.

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Document that the resident did not need to use the restroom at this time.

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Tell him to let you know when he is ready to go.

Question 4

To ensure a resident's dignity and privacy during a bed bath, which action is most important for the CNA to perform?

Accepted Answer

Exposing only the part of the body being washed at one time.

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Keeping the room door open to call for help if needed.

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Asking the resident's family to leave the room.

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Completing the bath as quickly as possible.

Question 5

Which of the following tasks falls under the category of an Instrumental Activity of Daily Living (IADL)?

Accepted Answer

Managing medications

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Transferring from bed to a chair

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Eating

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Controlling one's bladder

Question 6

A resident is identified as being NPO (nothing by mouth). When providing oral hygiene, what is the safest method for the CNA to use?

Accepted Answer

Using a moistened toothette or mouth swab.

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Brushing the teeth with a small amount of toothpaste and water.

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Offering the resident a small amount of water to swish and spit.

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Skipping oral care since the resident is not eating.