General CNA Practice CNA Practice Activities of Daily Living 4

Question 1

The CNA notices a resident's cast on the arm feels warm and the resident complains of increased pain. The CNA should:

Accepted Answer

Report findings to the nurse immediately

Answer

Warmth and increased pain under a cast may indicate circulatory compromise or infection, requiring prompt nurse assessment.

Question 2

Which situation requires the CNA to change gloves during perineal care on the same resident?

Accepted Answer

After washing the front perineal area before cleaning the anal area

Answer

Gloves must be changed before moving from the front perineal area to the anal area to prevent transferring bacteria.

Question 3

A resident with dysphagia is most safely fed foods that are:

Accepted Answer

Thick, moist, or pureed consistencies per the care plan

Answer

Thick or pureed consistencies move more slowly and are easier to control, reducing aspiration risk in residents with swallowing difficulties.

Question 4

When making an occupied bed, the CNA should:

Accepted Answer

Fan-fold soiled linen to one side, reposition the resident, then remove it

Answer

Fan-folding linen to one side while the resident is repositioned to the other keeps the resident safely in bed and prevents falls.

Question 5

A resident states they feel dizzy when the CNA helps them sit at the edge of the bed. The BEST response is:

Accepted Answer

Have the resident sit at the edge for a few minutes and reassess

Answer

Allowing the resident to dangle at the bedside gives the body time to adjust blood pressure and resolve orthostatic hypotension before standing.

General Practice Test