CNA Practice Test – Part 5

1. A client under the nursing assistant’s care suffers from chronic foot drop. The nursing assistant can expect to find which of the following devices in the client’s room?

2. A client at the facility receives a new roommate. While the roommate is in the bathroom, the client leans toward the nurse and whispers, “Why is she here anyway? Is she sick?” The best response by the nursing assistant is:

3. A client with Alzheimer’s wakes up more confused than usual one morning. The nursing assistant knows that after breakfast, it is most important to support normal gastrointestinal tract function by:

4. Which of the following is an example of a pulse rate that should be reported to the nurse?

5. A client with a Foley catheter is ordered to ambulate twice daily. Before ambulating the client, the nursing assistant should:

6. The nursing assistant knows that residents on bed rest must be turned every:

7. One of the patients on the unit is on airborne precautions due to suspected tuberculosis. To rule out the disease, the doctor has ordered sputum specimens to be collected. What is the best daily time for the nursing assistant to collect the specimens?

8. Before dressing an EF resident, the nursing assistant should:

9. Incontinence means that the patient is:

10. Of the following symptoms, which one is most likely due to an infection in a resident?

11. Which of the following residents is demonstrating orthopneic position?

12. Which of the following is a correct aspect of making an occupied bed?

13. A resident is ordered to be in high Fowler position for each meal. Which of the following descriptions is the most accurate depiction of high Fowler position?

14. Which of the following options is the best method to prevent insomnia?

15. Proper body mechanics and lifting clients involve which of the following?

16. The nursing assistant is helping residents to eat in the dining room when suddenly a resident stands from their seat and begins clutching their throat while coughing silently. The nursing assistant performs which of the following actions first?

17. Shane Stokes respirations occur in a client who:

18. The client asks the nursing assistant to assist her to cut her toenails. The nursing assistant knows this client has Type 2 diabetes. Which of the following actions is best?

19. Fecal impaction may present with which of the following symptoms?

20. Which of the following most addresses a client’s needs in regard to spirituality?

21. Which of the following statements is true about Alzheimer’s residence?

22. The nursing assistant cares for a client who is extremely agitated; she yells, screams, and frequently tries to bite staff. The nursing assistant should:

23. When a client constantly ignores the urge to void, the client is putting themselves in danger of what complication?

24. A nursing assistant cares for a resident. Which of the following skin care measures are correct?

25. A resident comes out of their room saying they have burned their leg after they dropped hot soup on it. The skin looks blistered and red. The nursing assistant knows this is a:

26. When helping a client with left-sided weakness due to a CVA, the nursing assistant should position the client’s cane:

27. What is the best way for a nursing assistant to prevent infection?

28. A patient is on a clear liquid diet which of the following is not allowed on this diet?

29. The nursing assistant walks into a patient’s room and discovers him masturbating. Which of the following actions is correct?

30. What type of client may opt to receive hospice care?

31. What protective equipment should be worn when changing an incontinent patient?

32. The range of motion term abduction means:

33. A client with a terminal illness tells the nurse that he has begun praying every night. The client states, “If I pray every night, God will forgive me.” This represents which stage of grief?

34. Which of the following would be a primary indication of hepatitis?

35. Which of the following aspects of care is important for a confused client?

36. The nursing assistant prepares to give a patient a bed bath. Before turning the patient to rub their back, the nursing assistant notices that he has a Foley catheter in place. Where should the nursing assistant secure the catheter to ensure it is not pulled during the bath?

37. Log rolling is a technique best used for which of the following patient diagnoses?

38. The nursing assistant helps a patient who recently had a right-sided stroke to bathe. Which of the following describes the best method to support the patient’s independence?

39. A nursing assistant enters a client’s room and finds a fire burning in a trash can. The nursing assistant’s first action is to:

40. A nursing assistant takes the blood pressure of a client and finds it to be 82/43. The client reports feeling dizzy. The nursing assistant should:

41. The nursing assistant knows that signs of hypoglycemia include which of the following?

42. Which of the following is a key part of care when administering a bath to a resident?

43. The nursing assistant should tell the nurse if the client with diabetes:

44. The nursing assistant takes the temperature of an elderly client and finds it to be 100.6 °F. The client reports having just taken a sip of hot tea. Which of the following actions is appropriate?

45. A client in the day room is having a panic attack. The nursing assistant should:

46. Dysphagia is a term that refers to difficulty with which of the following?

47. A patient is on bed rest wearing antibiotic stockings. How often should the stockings be removed?

48. Which of the following items is necessary in order to place a patient in restraints?

49. A walker may be used if the client can:

50. Which of the following pieces of assistive equipment would be most helpful in moving an immobile client from their bed to a chair?

51. CPR cardiopulmonary resuscitation should be performed when a:

52. A client who has not had a bowel movement in 4 days would receive the most benefit from which of the following procedures?

53. Which of the following guidelines regarding residents who are hard of hearing would be considered correct?

54. A patient has just received news about the death of his spouse. He states to the nursing assistant, “I can’t believe this has happened to me. I don’t know what to do. How can I live without my wife?” The nursing assistant best responds by stating:

55. A client eats a bagel and one large glass of orange juice. What is the correct way to record the amount of juice?

56. A resident is choosing items for breakfast; which of the following items contains the most amount of potassium?

57. Which of the following types of grief is considered a normal and healthy part of grieving?

58. Before shaving a resident, the nursing assistant checks for which of the following items in the Resident care plan?

59. Which of the following pulses will be most commonly used by a nursing assistant when acquiring vital signs?

60. While emptying the trash in a client’s room you get stuck by a needle that should have been placed in the sharps container what is the first thing to do?